Author: BB

Self-acceptance advocate born and raised in Baltimore, Maryland who adores fashion and style and all it entails. Believes the perfect look begins and ends with confidence. Desires to instill and reinforce confidence in the true beauty found in all of us - inside and out.
— WWBBW —

What Would B.B. Wear?: Let’s Get Intimate, Again; Curated Plus-Size Lingerie

May 6, 2023

When you visited the Diary of a Stylish Buxom Beauty website, you were greeted by a Facebook Messenger pop-up, which was added to allow more engagement and serve as a vehicle to ask questions and share ideas. Last month, a few inquiries were submitted—one of which is being highlighted in this post. Based on the… Read More What Would B.B. Wear?: Let’s Get Intimate, Again; Curated Plus-Size Lingerie

— Fashionista, WWBBW —

WWBBW: Knee-Lenth-ish Dresses—”Accentuate the Positive and Eliminate the Negative”

January 3, 2023

If you follow me on social media, specifically Facebook, you may have seen the below post I shared in November. My mother encouraged me to wear dresses and skirts that accentuate my legs more. I liked the look of the Koinshha bodycon dress from Amazon so much that it inspired me to create more looks… Read More WWBBW: Knee-Lenth-ish Dresses—”Accentuate the Positive and Eliminate the Negative”

— Liberty & the Pursuit of Happiness, Plus-size Community —

News Flash: I Am An Overweight Black Woman

December 11, 2022

Although I have been overweight for the majority of my life, I haven’t experienced a lot of mistreatment or slurs to my face about it. I’ve also never felt like I couldn’t or shouldn’t take up space as a fat person. However, a recent event made me think about it. An incident occurred at work… Read More News Flash: I Am An Overweight Black Woman

— Fashionista, WWBBW —

WWBBW: “Aspirations In Color”—An Outfit I Found On Amazon That Reminded Me To Be Happy

December 3, 2022

Last week I started writing a post highlighting two “leopard and color” looks I created that were inspired by Pinterest. I intended to share my thoughts on the clothing—and another snippet of my creative side—but I saw something on social media that influenced me to change my mind, slightly anyway. The post I saw was… Read More WWBBW: “Aspirations In Color”—An Outfit I Found On Amazon That Reminded Me To Be Happy

— Fashionista, WWBBW —

WWBBW: What I Wore This Week

November 19, 2022

After some thought and consideration of my time, I decided to share everything I wore this week in one post on the blog instead of trying to share pictures daily. I also figured it would be great to capture my thoughts on the pieces I wore along with where I purchased them. So, here’s what… Read More WWBBW: What I Wore This Week

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WWBBW: I am a Fan of Slow Fashion; My Thoughts on the Extra Buttoned Long Sleeve Shirt and the Black Kaftan Linen Dress from AAKASHA

November 12, 2022

A lot of time had passed since I purchased something new from AAKASHA on Etsy. I made my first purchase from this gem in 2020, which I blogged about. I returned to AAKASHA because of the bag I bought and wrote about from there two years ago. I hadn’t carried the bag in quite some… Read More WWBBW: I am a Fan of Slow Fashion; My Thoughts on the Extra Buttoned Long Sleeve Shirt and the Black Kaftan Linen Dress from AAKASHA

— DOSBB Podcast Season Three: "I'm Still Here" —

It’s Time for Another Episode…”What is Body Positivity?” with Sinceysays

September 29, 2022

In this week’s episode, fellow podcaster Sinceysays discusses what body positivity is. Check it out, the link is provided below! “What is Body Positivity?“ Until the next time be you—and more important—love you. Being uniquely you is being uniquely beautiful. -B.B. 💋

— Liberty & the Pursuit of Happiness —

Hey Everybody, Comparing is Bad for the Soul!

September 17, 2022

The thought to write about comparing came to my mind about a week or so ago. It stemmed from something I noticed within me, but the urge to whip out my laptop and write came after an unexpected conversation I had with a co-worker. Now I believe the discussion confirmed my need to share my… Read More Hey Everybody, Comparing is Bad for the Soul!

— Plus-size Community —

Body Positivity: Does Personal Preference or “Brutal” Honesty Within a Relationship Cancel Out Love?

May 21, 2022

A little over a year ago, I received a message asking if I give body positivity advice. In all honesty, I don’t consider myself to be an expert or even an influencer—to an extent anyway. I have affected some fashion choices and purchases, but I don’t know if I’ve swayed anyone’s behavior or thoughts about… Read More Body Positivity: Does Personal Preference or “Brutal” Honesty Within a Relationship Cancel Out Love?

— Product Reviews, What Would B.B. Wear? —

WWBBW Product Review: I Tried Truly Beauty—Is It Worth the Price?

May 7, 2022

An ad for Truly Beauty popped up on my newsfeed sometime ago. My interest in the brand was piqued due to its packaging. What can I say—I’m a sucker for cuteness. The first items I tried were the Coco Cloud Whipped Luxury Shave Butter, the Coco Cloud After Shave Serum, the Life Saver Starter Razor,… Read More WWBBW Product Review: I Tried Truly Beauty—Is It Worth the Price?