20 Years of Target Designer Collabs & You Can Shop Them Again!
Growing up in New Jersey, the land of diners & malls, shopping was always a big part of my socialization. Black Friday was an annual tradition with the women in my family, and my best friend and I could count on more than one visit a month…
When Mother’s Day Hurts
I’m still here. I thought dealing with a sick parent was the hardest emotional blow, but losing a parent…it’s a whole new experience. It’s only been about four months since my mom died, but it simultaneously feels like it just happened and…
The Breast Whisperer
No, that’s not my new nickname, although I can totally see why you’d think that with all my bra posts… I’ve written multiple times about how life-changing it was when I was properly fit for a bra. I know it sometimes can seem like hyperbole…
Euro Trip Part Two – In Bruges
So before we went on our trip, I, of course, did a little research. Meaning, I posted in the Girls Love Travel facebook group to see what recommendations people had for Brussels. And the main recommendation was, don’t go to Brussels, go to…
Euro Trip Part One – Brussels
This isn’t the first time I’ve fallen in love with a country I never planned to visit. The first time was Iceland, where I had a stop over four years ago on my way to Paris. I spent less than 48 hours there and I was stunned by how much I…
Another Year, Another Exclusatory Victoria’s Secret Runway Show (Now With Shitty Comments From The CMO of VS!)
Sometimes we assume something…but until it’s confirmed, until we get that closure, we hold out hope that things might change or improve. Well, let’s stop holding out hope that the Victoria’s Secret runway show will ever be truly diverse. I…
PS BKLYN Pop Up Is Back By Popular Demand!
One of the biggest challenges facing plus size fashion is the dearth of brick-and-mortar locations. If I wanted to go shopping in person right now, I’d have as meager amount of options where I could even potentially find something in my…
Find Your Right Size With MYSIZEID
There are so many frustrating things about shopping as a plus size woman. Often brands don’t even offer above a size 14, and when they do they tend to relegate those items to be online-only. Although there are benefits to shopping online (no…
Find Your Summer Style With Loralette & Me!
Your worth cannot be defined by any number; not what’s on the scale or the size on the tag. Stop waiting to hit some imaginary benchmark to wear the things that bring you joy. Life is too short to wear boring clothes! When people ask me to…
The Best Bra Brands For Big Busts & Full Figures
I’ve been battling breasts since I was in elementary school…they seemingly sprouted overnight, but my prepubescent chubbiness allowed my mom and I to ignore the growing issue. By the time 6th grade rolled around I was a C cup, as I learned…