I think our goal should be to sparkle and shine bright all year long, but this is especially true when you're headed out for the Holidays. Sequins just seem to shine a little bit brighter under the twinkle of Holiday lights. Let's talk about this jumpsuit from Lane Bryant. I love this for special events, [...]
Author: Dee Ellerbe
Summer to Fall A+by Anthropologie
The air is starting to get crisp and the leaves are turning from green to hues of yellow and orange creating a back-drop for pumpkin patches, gools and goblins, and of course boots, sweaters, and all things cool and cozy. Well not really… We are still experiencing 90+ degrees here in Los Angeles and it’s [...]
Is it Fall Yet?
Since I can remember I have loved fashion, playing dress-up, following trends, and being creative. I also remember that it wasn’t always easy. The hunt for cool finds in my size was exhausting yet exciting and finding them still gives me a rush! I wanted to share a couple of newest items that Lane Bryant [...]
Sit Down and Be Quiet!
Society: You're too big, please make yourself as plain and muted as possible to atone. Me: Puts on hot pink dress and struts even harder. Shhhhhh! You are supposed to be seen and not heard. Time and time again there is usually someone trying to shush women, especially big women, and damn it... don't be [...]
Lane Bryant and My New Friend Allie
You Deserve to Shine!
"You Deserve to Shine"! -Ashley Poirier What do you do when you finally find what you were looking for AND it comes in your size? You shout about it! This is me shouting! I really appreciate that more retailers are extending their clothing lines to be size inclusive. In-store and online shopping continues to get better [...]
It All Works Out
The other day I was driving and reflecting, and an incredible sense of serenity and peace came over me, followed by an overwhelming feeling of gratitude. I can’t explain it but at that moment I knew that what I had been struggling with for quite some time now was over. I had an understanding of [...]
Curvy Couture: Summer Time, Summer Time!
Power Suit
"Power is the ability to do good things for others"- Brooke Astor There is a thought floating around that power comes from what we gain. Wealth, position, admiration, respect, or influence. I am a firm believer in power comes from what we give. Love, encouragement, or support. Don’t get me wrong, wealth, position, and influence [...]