Fashionista, Plus-size Community

What’s Behind #FindingAshleyStewart?: A Conversation with Tamara Ivey and Theresa Larsen Royals

Over the last six months Ashley Stewart (AS) has been on a quest to find Ashley Stewart 2018 – and on Saturday, 15 September she will be named. #FindingAshleyStewart is an event the brand created for their customers who have been supporting AS for over 20 years. In partnership with local businesses, churches, sororities, influencers, and judges… Read More What’s Behind #FindingAshleyStewart?: A Conversation with Tamara Ivey and Theresa Larsen Royals

Liberty & the Pursuit of Happiness

I’ve Fallen In Love with the Crescent City

Is it possible to fall in love with a place? After my recent excursion through the streets of New Orleans, Louisiana – I am a strong believer that it is. To say I enjoyed my trip would be a huge misrepresentation of the feelings that were ignited within me during my stay in the Crescent… Read More I’ve Fallen In Love with the Crescent City

Keys in life, Plus-size Community

Pop the Cork, the Diary of a Stylish Buxom Beauty is 3 Years Old

They say time flies when you’re having fun – I do think three years have flown by, however I can’t say it has been totally fun. There have been days when I struggled to determine a topic, searched desperately for inspiration, and fought through feelings of despair and disappointment. Be that as it may, I also… Read More Pop the Cork, the Diary of a Stylish Buxom Beauty is 3 Years Old

Keys in life, Love & Happiness

Four Things I Never Want to Experience Again

There I was staring at a blank screen for about two hours hoping for inspiration – or at least a partial idea to hit me and knock out a fabulous blog post to no avail, when a short conversation with my mother changed everything. I recently made some changes to my diet; no fried foods… Read More Four Things I Never Want to Experience Again

Keys in life, Love & Happiness

It is Time I Stop Watching and Start Doing – Again; Another Late Night Confession

For the past few weeks I haven’t spent much time on social media or my blog. The reason for my absence is both good and bad. I’ve been spending more time interacting with people face-to-face rather than virtually, which is a good thing. However, the other reason for my lapse in social media activities isn’t… Read More It is Time I Stop Watching and Start Doing – Again; Another Late Night Confession

Keys in life, Love & Happiness

Should I Be Eating Chips and Guacamole Right Now?: A Late Night Confession

Dear Diary, It is 10:32 pm Sunday, January 8, 2018  and I am eating chips and guacamole. In my defense, I can’t sleep when my belly wants food. I realize this is a horrible excuse because I need to be asleep – especially considering I haven’t been at work since the last Friday in December.… Read More Should I Be Eating Chips and Guacamole Right Now?: A Late Night Confession

Keys in life

I’ve Heard the Phrase, “Why be Eye Candy When You Can be Soul Food?” But, Who Said You Can’t be Both?

Some time ago I saw a message on social media that read, “Why be eye candy when you can be soul food?” I realize this is a rhetorical question, but I still think it deserves a good challenge. To me, soul food is substance prepared with love, to provide nourishment, comfort, and strength to endure. My definition of… Read More I’ve Heard the Phrase, “Why be Eye Candy When You Can be Soul Food?” But, Who Said You Can’t be Both?

Keys in life

Dear Diary; The Current Thoughts of this Buxom Beauty

Dear Diary, Today is December 26, 2017 and I am in complete awe over how fast this year has gone by. I can recall the days of my youth when I felt like time moved so slowly. I remember thinking I couldn’t wait for the weekend, summer vacation, my birthday, and even Christmas. And it… Read More Dear Diary; The Current Thoughts of this Buxom Beauty