Plus Size Fashion
For a long time I was angry at my body. Mad at my thick things, bulging belly, and bountiful breasts for being part of my body. I daydreamed about slicing off slabs of fat and flesh, wishing I could whittle my body to its perfect form. I felt…
2016 has been a tough year for everyone. We all know why, it’s pointless for me to list all the horribly depressing reasons here. But good things happened this year…didn’t they? Sometimes it feels as if nothing positive happened in 2016, but…
New Jersey is known for many things… The Sopranos, the infamous Jersey Shore, The Real Housewives Of New Jersey… Big hair, bold nails, over-sized accessories, and, of course, animal print. Although I don’t feel I embody most typical Joisey…
Blingle bells, blingle bells, blingle all the way… Oh what fun it is to wear, clothes that can literally blind people in your path. I love sparkle. I loooooove sparkle. Fucking love it. If I could eat glitter, all my meals would sparkle. If I…
Thanksgiving used to be my favorite holiday, before I learned the truth of what it was we were “celebrating.” Now that I know it wasn’t buckle-hatted pilgrims and be-feathered Native Americans breaking bread at a communal table (plus with all…
One of the most frequent comments I see on Instagram is “Body Goals.” It might be posted on someone’s bikini or lingerie photo; a shot where stomachs are cinched, busts are big, and every curve is cellulite-free. The shared collective of people…
I just voted for a woman for the first time in my life… I’m trying to let that fully sink in. It’s 2016, and in my lifetime, this has been my first opportunity to ever vote for a woman. I would say I’m shocked, but Drumpf is proof that we…
I’ve never been one for thinking inside the box…or, when it comes to Halloween costumes, inside the bag. I’ve literally never worn a pre-packaged costume in my life, choosing to eschew the banal for something cobbled together by my own wits…
Today, I want to talk about the “F” word. No, not “fuck,” and not “fat,” either. I’m talking about “flattering.” Everyone has their trigger word, and that F bomb is mine. Let’s be honest, when we declare something “flattering,” it means that my…
I’ve always been a fan of Refinery29. They’re like the quirky-cool girl that just seems to effortlessly pull off the most unique trends, have the scoop on the hottest gossip, and the insight about the newest food mash-up/iPhone app/travel…