On January 25, 2017 we lost a television and cultural icon, her name was Mary Tyler Moore. The day she passed I had an interesting conversation with my mother. I can recall my mother talking about how much she enjoyed watching The Dick Van Dyke Show, which co-starred Ms. Moore. I learned that this woman changed the… Read More National Women’s Month: Mary Tyler Moore & the Diamond Knit Jumpsuit
The plus-size world is making it’s mark in the fashion industry. From growing acceptance of fuller-figured models in mainstream media to the introduction of clothing lines to accommodate the plus size shopper by major companies like Nike. These advances are showing the world we matter. A little closer to home – my hometown to be exact, we… Read More The District’s Got Curves and They’re Ready to Flaunt Them
At some point last week I used the hashtag #bodygoals in a post on social media. I’ve used the hashtag before, but for some reason I began to question what it means to me. The peculiar thing about this is, I started writing about my thoughts concerning the hashtag, but I wasn’t really making a connection with it until… Read More #Bodygoals: Why Self-Acceptance Means So Much to Me
When I received an email from Hulu announcing the addition of the Golden Girls as a viewing option I got excited. I recall watching the show as a child and enjoying it. But, it wasn’t until I was much older that I started to enjoy the show at a deeper level. I am quite fond… Read More Dear Diary, Am I Likeable?
When I was younger some of the other children in school thought I was weird because I didn’t wear pants. I was raised with the belief that women are not to wear clothing pertaining to a man, and that was translated to mean women should not wear pants. Honestly, this difference made me feel like… Read More Building Self-esteem: Everyone is Not Going to Accept You
Honestly speaking, I debated over writing something about Valentine’s Day. I can count on one hand the amount of times I actually celebrated this occasion and enjoyed myself. When I was much younger I always viewed the day as a celebration for couples. I thought you were supposed to have a date who would bring flowers… Read More Valentine’s Day…Bah humbug
Like most words, reflection has several definitions. There are two that stand out to me; A thing that is a consequence of, or arises from something else, or serious thought or consideration. I made a collage of four photos of myself from 2009 to 2016. In all honesty I was amazed to see that I look… Read More Reflection: Looking Into The Windows to My Soul
“…Put your best dress on like a diva should…Walk above it all in your winner shoes.” – “Ten Foot Stilettos” by Chrisette Michele There is nothing like a high heel shoe. To me, they are the epitome of sexy. Slipping on a pair of heels changes my entire mindset – I feel like I can… Read More Five Feet High and Risin’
From polyester leisure suits to bell bottom jeans and every thing else in between, trends in fashion have changed numerous times through the years and they will continue to evolve as long as the earth keeps turning. Even though I am a member of Generation X, I am drawn to the vintage fashion of the 1950s.… Read More Embracing the Curve: B.B.’s Guide to Dressing Curves
Confidence is the state of being certain. When one is certain, the subject at hand is known for sure or established beyond doubt. Regardless of what anyone says, confidence can exist in any body – not just the thin ones. There is an expectation from some people that those of us with body fat should be… Read More Fat + Confident = Possible
