Woman-hood

SHHHH!!!…Unmentionables: Foundation Revisited

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

Keys in life

Do You Compare?

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?

Woman-hood

What Are You Saying?

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?

Keys in life

Bruised, But Not Broken

Life is a precious gift that I have learned to appreciate more with each passing day. The things I used to take for granted now cause me to savor their existence. I have experienced quite a few things during the thirty-something years I’ve been in this world, some things were good, some were bad, and… Read More Bruised, But Not Broken

Love & Happiness

That Forbidden Fruit

It had been my desire to entertain the concept of shopping for body types in the pursuit of body consciousness and self-love as the subject of this post. As I was pondering over the subject, I stumbled upon an interesting article that influenced me to change my mind – slightly. After reading the aforementioned article, I began… Read More That Forbidden Fruit

Love & Happiness

Are You In Love?

What comes to mind when you hear the word, love? I immediately think of family and a significant other. To be completely honest, I didn’t immediately think of myself. I think that is the thought pattern for most non-narcissistic people. As women, we tend to make ourselves last on our list of priorities. “After I… Read More Are You In Love?

Love & Happiness

Confidence: The Quintessential Accessory

When I think of confidence, a particular person comes to my mind whom I think exemplifies confidence in spite of the negative words that have been stated about her. The person I am referring to is Gabourey Sidibe. …we’re back in fifth grade, and I just had been rejected by 28 kids in a row.… Read More Confidence: The Quintessential Accessory

Love & Happiness

The Beauty of Imperfection

Perfect – having all the required or desirable elements, qualities, or characteristics; as good as it is possible to be. I have blemishes on my right cheek, and sometimes my knees crack when I walk. I have the tendency to repeat myself when I am talking, and I can be extremely junky. I am a habitual… Read More The Beauty of Imperfection

Fashionista

Stylish Plus Size Clothing is Not an Oxymoron

In the past, I found it a bit difficult finding plus-size clothing that was well structured, reasonably priced, and looked nice.  I have seen some plus-size clothing that either lacked a modern edge, aged me beyond my years, or it looked – frankly speaking, tawdry. Shopping was frustrating and discouraging at times. I am so glad I “discovered” some places that offered exactly what… Read More Stylish Plus Size Clothing is Not an Oxymoron

Love & Happiness

The Butterfly Effect

The butterfly effect is a theory that describes how small changes to a seemingly unrelated thing can affect large systems, meaning that an apparently minute influence on one part of a system can have a huge effect on another part. I think words can have a “butterfly effect” on people. Words are often seen as small and insignificant, but… Read More The Butterfly Effect