Transition Your Skin for Fall with These 5 Must-Have Skin Saviors
As the crisp autumn breeze rolls in and the days grow shorter, it’s time to switch up more than just your wardrobe—your skincare routine needs a seasonal refresh too! The transition from summer’s...
View ArticleYou’ve Had a Weighted Blanket, but What About a Weighted Pillow? Quiet Mind...
As someone who has dealt with anxiety, has gone through bouts of depression, one who NOW does not play about sleep and who advocates for positive mental well-being, when I came across a weighted...
View Article8 Self-Care Practices to Improve Your Relationship with Your Body
Endless curated images and unrealistic beauty standards on social media are placing overwhelming pressure on the younger generation to achieve a so-called “perfect” body. According to new research by...
View ArticleWhat Is Inclusive Fitness? How All Bodies Can Take Up Space
Hey, curvy besties! What is inclusive fitness? You probably heard of it before or know the basics, but did you know it allows you to take up space in the fitness world? These spaces have been...
View ArticleNavigating College as a Plus Size Person: 7 Tips for Success
Starting college is a big deal, and it can come with its own set of challenges, especially when it comes to body image as a plus size person. It’s essential to embrace who you are while navigating the...
View ArticleTABLE FOR WHO?!: 5 Things People Say at Thanksgiving Dinner That Piss Us Off
While dry turkey, boxed stuffing, and whole cranberry sauce may be at the top of many’s list of “Gratitude Day Icks,” there are things people say at Thanksgiving dinner that piss us off more than any...
View Article#NoNoNo: Items You Should NOT Gift a Plus Size Person During This Time of the...
Cue Mariah Carey’s famous jingle because it’s tiiimeeee! With December rolling up (so quickly) as if she has a whole problem with us this year, we can’t help but think about the Christmas season and...
View ArticleA Holiday Boudoir Photoshoot as a Gift? Yes! It’s the Gift that Keeps On Giving!
Have you thought giving a holiday boudoir photoshoot to your loved one? As a boudoir photographer, you’d be surprised how many clients I have shot for their very own holiday boudoir gift! Oh, honey,...
View ArticleRETURN TO SENDER: 6 Ways to Handle a Holiday Breakup
From matching pajamas to blocking numbers, this year’s “Christmas Love Story” isn’t ideal if you’ve recently suffered a split from your (once) favorite person. While most are bumping mugs at the...
View ArticleOp-Ed: Sad, ‘Fat’ Girl — How Seasonal Depression Took Over My Life
On January 30, 2016, my world was forever changed. That was the day that it came crashing down. This is the day that I tell you how seasonal depression took over my life because of it.My name is Ashley...
View Article5 Therapeutic Tools To Help You Through the Holiday Season
Although the majority of pop-culture depiction of the holidays leaves a warm, fuzzy, and connected familial feeling, it is important to acknowledge and validate that the holidays can be hard for many...
View Article9 Playful Holiday Plus Size Lingerie Finds To Put You In A Festive Mood This...
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View ArticleDo You Make and Keep Your New Year’s Resolutions?
It’s that time again, fellow Curvy Fashionistas! As the year draws to a close, many of us start reflecting on what we’ve accomplished and where we want to grow. New Year’s resolutions often come to...
View ArticleCreate a New Year’s Theme Instead of New Year’s Resolution!
I’ve noticed a growing trend in shifting away from traditional New Year’s resolutions. Instead, more people are embracing the idea of a New Year’s Theme — a guiding principle that helps shape...
View Article5 Tips to Help You Face Diet Culture In the New Year
It’s that time of year once again! The horrible time of year when everyone talks about their weight loss goals, how “bad” they were during the holidays, and how they plan to repent come January 1st....
View ArticleNew Year, More Me: 7 meaningful New Year’s Resolutions Beyond Weight Loss
Hey gorgeous! Can you believe it’s that time of year again? The confetti has settled, the bubbly has fizzled out, and here we are, staring at a shiny new calendar with 12 fresh months ahead of us. The...
View ArticleOwning our Thrones: Hooking Up with Weight-Inclusive Fit Pros is a Good Look...
So, let’s chat about something super important for us plus size queens navigating the fitness world. I know it can feel like a minefield out there, but things are changing, and it’s all thanks to...
View ArticleLooking for A Plus Size Sport Bra That Gives You All The Support? Here Are 9...
The new year brings on new years resolutions, cheap gym memberships, and a want to explore new exercise options. And with all those spin/kickboxing/Zumba classes out there to explore, a good plus size...
View ArticleChanging Focus to Celebrate Joyful Movement
If you grew up in a plus size body, it’s very likely that you were “encouraged” or even coerced into sports or some sort of physical activity by family or friends. This is, of course, an idea rooted in...
View ArticleSetting 2025 Goals? Getting Quality Sleep Should Be at The Top of Your List!
Life has been just a tad bit stressful ya’ll. The past year was certainly a wake-up call for so many of us that self-care is hella important. In these past few months, I realized just how important...
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