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…
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…
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…
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’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…