The fact that I like clothes isn’t a secret. I find enjoyment in locating items that fit my personality and style in my size. I am a firm believer in buying and wearing clothes that I like and feel complement my body type. I also like to encourage others to do the same. If it… Read More WWBBW: Three Things I Am No Longer Wearing and Neither Should You
“Brethren, I count not myself to have apprehended: but this one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind, and reaching forth unto those things which are before, I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus.” Philippians 3:13-14 KJV Have you ever had to rebuke… Read More I’m Still Learning to Love Myself: Confessions of a Self-Love Advocate
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
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
Considering this Buxom Beauty wore leggings, a t-shirt, and a headwrap every day during the latest self-isolation time, it was a bit of a struggle to find a topic for this WWBBW post. I’m usually inspired by something I’ve worn or something I’d like to add to my wardrobe. In addition to not being in… Read More What Would B.B. Wear (WWBBW): The Buxom Beauty’s Style
Almost five years ago I started a quest to promote and instill self-love and acceptance through the words that I write. I also decided to follow a suggestion to share my fashion choices as a part of this pursuit. When I settled down to write this week’s WWBBW post I pondered over what to share.… Read More What Would B.B. Wear (WWBBW): A Look Back at B.B.’s Fashion Picks
This is the third WWBBW post and I didn’t want to highlight another look or trend without taking the time to focus on what I consider to be the most important part of any outfit—foundation. To me, getting dressed is a lot like building a structure—there are multiple layers to creating a look. And the… Read More What Would B.B. Wear (WWBBW): ThirdLove—Good Bras Doing Great Things
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
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
