Keys in life

Am I truly an Advocate for Self-acceptance?: What I Learned from a Pair of Shorts

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

Fashionista, Keys in life

Are You Fearing the Tag? The Importance of Well-fitting Clothing

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

Fashionista, Keys in life, Woman-hood

National Women’s Month: Mary Tyler Moore & the Diamond Knit Jumpsuit

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

Fashionista

The District’s Got Curves and They’re Ready to Flaunt Them

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

Fashionista, Woman-hood

Embracing the Curve: B.B.’s Guide to Dressing Curves

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

Fashionista

Dear Designers, Plus-Size Models Exist…Use Them

During one of my strolls through the internet in search of clothing I don’t need, I decided to check out adoreme.com – I’m a sucker for a cute bra and panty duo. I cannot deny the fact that adoreme.com has very cute and sexy lingerie that is available for full-figured women. As I was “screen shopping” I found… Read More Dear Designers, Plus-Size Models Exist…Use Them

Love & Happiness

Being Big and Beautiful is Not an Anomaly

  “She’s  a pretty girl, but she should lose a few pounds.” As fond as I am of words, I can get pretty annoyed by the use of the word “but” as an indication of the impossibility of a full-figured woman being attractive. I recently had a conversation with a friend about the time she was told… Read More Being Big and Beautiful is Not an Anomaly