Plus Size Fashion
When I was four, my mom signed me up to take ballet lessons. I was an awkward jumble of stubby limbs and energy, more interested in my floaty tutu than actually learning the moves. I loved the contrast of the pale pink against my black dance…
Last year I collaborated with photographer Kristiina Wilson and her studio, You Do You, on “What Is Sample Size.” I had hoped to challenge the fashion industry to open their minds on what their “sample size” was, to allow greater body diversity…
When you’re building a house, a stable foundation is essential – without a strong base the entire thing will crumble. The same is true when building a bra wardrobe. The wrong bra — or the wrong size — will send your entire look crashing down…
Too often when a new plus-size collection is launched, accolades are awarded for it being a plus-size collection, even if the designs look like everything we’ve seen before. Thankfully, this is one time where the accolades are totally deserved…
There are so many “don’ts” when it comes to dressing while fat. Don’t wear bright colors. Don’t wear stripes. Don’t wear loud prints. And definitely, definitely, don’t ever wear white. Fuck that antiquated nonsense. There’s only one fashion…
If I ever write a memoir, I think I’ll call it “Just Put It On: How I Came To Love My Body Through Fashion”… When I was younger, I’d go shopping with my mom. As a size 24/26, she could barely find places to clothe her whatsoever, so she lived…
So as an honorary New Yorker, I wear a lot of black. It’s the unofficial uniform of choice, always chic, and easy to style. There’s something to be said about effortless dressing, but I’m more of a fan of a challenge. So when I was invited to…
When I think of summer style, my mind wanders to sundresses, swimsuits, sandals, and…pajamas? Well, it does now. Now that I have this chic set from Eloquii, I may be seeking out similar sets to add to my wardrobe rotation. So in truth, these…
Approximately 80% of women are in the wrong bra size, and you’re most likely part of that percentage. Want to know your true bra size? Check out this video I did for Curvy Couture and Gwynnie Bee to learn how you can measure yourself at…
Ever since the first time I went to Iceland, I’ve been searching for something even remotely similar to the Blue Lagoon. I’ve heard of a few infamous spas around NYC; like the one where that guy died, or the one where people are apparently…