“…for I am fearfully and wonderfully made; marvellous are thy works..” Psalm 139:14 KJV Over the weekend I watched an episode of one of my favorite classic sitcoms, The Golden Girls. I enjoyed watching this show as a child, but now that I am older I have a greater appreciation for it. There are so many… Read More Marvelousness: This is Why I Shine
Sizeism is defined as discrimination against someone on the basis of their physical size, especially against people considered to be overweight. Several months ago I read a post entitled, Sizism – One of the Last “Safe” Predjudices. When I read the post I considered those of us who are labeled as “plus-sized” to be discriminated against by some individuals of… Read More Sizeism and the Plus-Size World
As I sit here – in my black Michael Kors jumpsuit, I am pondering over my previous remarks and views concerning plus-size fashion acceptance, and I wonder if my original perspective is flawed. Acceptance is the action or process of being received as adequate or suitable, typically to be admitted into a group. Based on… Read More A Fashion Epiphany
“A role model is defined as a person whose behavior, example, or success is or can be emulated by others, especially younger people.” While I waited for my oil change, I noticed the September 2015 edition of Ebony magazine on the rack, and I decided to check it out. The cover read “…And we are… Read More Role Models
It amazes me that I have had haters since I was the ripe age of nine. I can recall being told I was not liked because I was stuck up and thought I was cute. It amuses me now, but at the age of nine it hurt. This was the case for a couple of reasons;… Read More Being Uniquely You…
As a young adult, shopping was my therapist- I thought I had unsurmountable problems back then if I only knew what was to come. There is something about a new dress, skirt or a pair of shoes that seem to lighten and ease a mental burden. Maybe it’s the idea of having something new to admire… Read More Retail Therapy
Segregation is the action of setting someone or something apart from people or things or being set apart. Fashion is a vehicle for self-expression. One’s personality and individual style can be visible through clothing choices. This is one of the reasons why I adore fashion. Clothing gives us the opportunity to speak without using words. I… Read More Fashion Segregation
Quite a few conversations transpired after publishing my post about foundation. Some people told me they learned a lot from what I shared, and they were interested in learning more. So, I decided it would be a good idea to revisit the world of foundation. Foundation is the basis or groundwork of anything – and… Read More SHHHH!!!…Unmentionables: Foundation Revisited
A few days ago I began to ponder over the context of the things I have written in regards to self-confidence and self-esteem. I began to question the process of moving from insecure to self-assured. How does one get there? I recognize the importance of being comfortable in one’s skin, but how is it achieved?… Read More Do You Compare?
Our appearance makes a statement about us before we utter a single word. In most cases, as discriminatory as it may be, people typically form an opinion about us based on our appearance. I don’t think a lot of people give thought to this occurrence on a daily basis. We usually think about it when… Read More What Are You Saying?
