This post has been a long time in coming. I’ve talked about my lifelong weight struggles before, but not with any consistency. Last year, I shared a post about why I don’t share photos of myself online that resonated with so many of you. In all, there were hundreds of comments here, on social media and via email. It blew my mind. It humbled me. It made me realize that I am so far from being alone in my internal battle to feel “good enough” despite my weight. I committed then that we would talk about this more. I pledged to try and push myself a bit to step out in front of the camera and to open up a dialogue. I haven’t done an exceptional job of that as of yet, but it’s something I am still passionate about doing. (But ultimately afraid of, too.) So here we are! Today we’re talking plus size fashion. Someday soon I want to talk more about weight in general (and how we’re all so paralyzed by it), some changes I’m starting to make in my own life and generally just get into some of this more. In the meantime, it’s all about my favorite places to shop for plus size clothing! I am such a clothes horse and lover of fashion, and while it’s certainly more difficult as a woman of a particular size, I’m still committed to looking and feeling my best at my current weight. Over the years I’ve developed a list of go-to shopping destinations and since I tend to get a lot of compliments on my wardrobe from women of all sizes, I thought it might be helpful to share some of my favorites with you! Any other favorites of your own? Sharing is caring, friends, chime in below!
Fashion
Good morning and happy Monday, everyone! I hope everyone had a really great weekend and that those of you here in the States celebrated the 4th of July in fine fashion. (Popsicles, fireworks, ice cream. Yes? Good.) It dawned on me over the weekend that somewhere along the weekend that I had unknowingly abandoned this …
This morning I was taking a look at the schedule for the upcoming weekend and realized we have no fewer than four picnics and barbecues to attend. You’ve gotta love summer for that one! Once the weather is nice, people just love firing up the grill and celebrating everything from the average Saturday to the …
There’s no denying that leather is a huge trend in fashion this fall. (Or faux leather if you want to keep it animal-friendly!) I find myself loving the way a cool leather jacket can edge up an outfit, without putting off that biker vibe I know known of us are after. Pair it with a …
I love bold statement jewelry to inject a bit of personality into a wardrobe. A little black dress is instantly jazzy with the addition of something playful and bright. A casual wedding dress becomes a canvas for ultra chic wedding style with a killer necklace or the perfect earrings. I love all of the drama …