In a fictitious world with unicorns and mermaids everyone is probably accepted regardless of what they look like and how they choose to live their lives -but, that is not reality. Our world consists of hatred, judgement, ridicule, and non-acceptance which is why I choose to promote love, understanding, celebration, and self-acceptance. A few weeks… Read More Is Being Socially Accepted a Necessity?
In the past I considered shorts to be the cutest yet, the most annoying and intimidating piece of clothing I had ever put on my body – I absolutely despised them. Why you ask? Well, since I am “thick in the thighs”, shorts can have the tendency to rise directly below the crotch area while… Read More Am I truly an Advocate for Self-acceptance?: What I Learned from a Pair of Shorts
The above question came to my mind about two months ago. I’m not sure what I was doing at the time that caused it to surface, however I think it would be fair to say the thought derived from the knowledge of discontent with certain labels within our society. There are a lot of people… Read More What if We Stop Allowing Others to Define Us and Start Defining Ourselves?
Several years ago my boyfriend at the time asked for my dress size. He was planning to purchase clothes as a birthday present for me. I told him I wore a size 12, but I actually wore a size 14. Back then I feared the tag. In retrospect, my actions were utterly ridiculous. What is… Read More Are You Fearing the Tag? The Importance of Well-fitting Clothing
Like everything in life, there are numerous opinions regarding what is wrong with the plus-size fashion industry. There are those who believe there aren’t enough clothing options available to us nor are we accurately represented in the media. Being the selective realist that I am – I do not foresee a resolution. Why? Because you cannot satisfy… Read More The Problem with Plus-size Fashion is: You Cannot Satisfy Everyone
Sometimes I wonder if I live in a mental bubble. I say this because I tend to disagree with the masses more often than not – and this trend holds true with my thoughts on the term “plus-size.” The phrase is defined as being larger than the normal range. Um – what is “the normal range?” Regardless of how… Read More More Tea; What’s Wrong with the Term “Plus-size?”
Over the past few weeks I have been focusing on personal betterment by identifying my issues. I’ve mentioned on numerous occasions that it is my desire to inspire and encourage others through the words that I write. Even though I consider blogging as a creative outlet and a vehicle to hopefully help others, I often… Read More Being You Requires Compromising Elsewhere
Summer officially ends on Friday, September 22nd, and soon it will be time for sweaters, jackets and boots. When it comes to seasonal fashion, fall is my favorite time of year. There is so much versatility in layering to accommodate the cooler weather. From cardigans to blazers and printed tights with skirts – the varying looks… Read More Falling for Fall; The Buxom Beauty’s Autumn Season Favorites
From time to time I like to read my blog posts and reflect on the words I’ve written. In some cases I still agree with the thoughts I had during the time I captured them, but there are some where I see how I have evolved. The word evolve means to develop gradually, and what time… Read More Happy Birthday Towanda, Another Year Older Another Year Wiser; The Evolution of Me
