(This article was originally written for, and appeared on, Refinery29. You can read the original here.) There seems to always be some controversy within the modeling industry. A straight-size model will frequently be accused of being “too…
The “Fatkini” Makes An Amazing Comeback With GabiFresh X SwimsuitsForAll
This article was originally written for and appeared on Refinery29. You can view and comment on the original here. A little over a year ago, the word “fatkini” wasn’t in our lexicon. After one blog entry of the bikini-clad Gabi Gregg from…
Why Is There Such A Weighty Debate About Plus-Size Mannequins?
This article originally was published on Refinery29. You can read (and comment) on the original here: As you may have already seen, a photo of two mannequins from Swedish department store Åhléns has been circling the Interwebs. While two…
Last Thursday I attended the Lane Bryant Flagship launch party. Thank the fashion gods that they’ve opened a store right in the heart of NYC! (There use to be one on 34th st a few years ago, but that’s been closed for a while). With the launch…
Meet 6 Superstar Models, The Faces Of Plus-Size Fashion
(This article was originally written by me and published on Refinery29.) Say the word “supermodel” and one immediately thinks of women like Kate Moss, Naomi Campbell, Cindy Crawford, Iman, etc. But with the broadening body- acceptance movement…
Spotted During NYFW
It was disgustingly hot & humid during the first half of NYFW, so finding a light & airy outfit was key to fashion survival. I wore a similar outfit before (different, shirt, bag & shoes) but I felt it was perfect to break out in…