The Essence of A Curvy Girl

Your life is worth living. You matter. You are loved. You are not alone. Today marks the start of Suicide Awareness Week and is also National Suicide Awareness Day. The month of September is dedicated to shining a light on a topic that is often brushed aside and rarely discussed because the subject matter is uncomfortable for many. Suicide, depression, anxiety, and mental health issues affects so many people and families. Mental illness is real. Depression and self loathing i

Hey there Curvy Girls, So it is officially summer and that means swimsuit season! For many plus size or curvy women, this time of year gives many of us a sense dread or brings up our body insecurities. Growing up curvy, I noticed that body shaming and unwanted criticism was at an all time high during the summer and it made me feel ugly and simply unattractive. Overtime, I had to block out the noise and just LIVE my truth while loving the skin I was in. I grew weary and tired

Hey there Curvy Girls, This Memorial Day weekend, I took a little girls trip with my group of best friends, and let's just say it was a blast! We did everything from shopping, to eating divine food, gambling, and of course enjoyed the nightlife there. I am not a bigger club or party goer but when I do, I tend to step out of my comfort zone with my outfit choice. My clubwear for AC was no different, and let me tell you I stepped all the way out! Im use to wearing flirty, softe

Hey there Curvy girls, Happy Women's History month and welcome to March! Today's post is all about my interview with the lovely ladies over at SideBar! SideBar is a weekly podcast hosted by two sisters, Keeks and Ken, who talk about everything from relationships to career issues and advice with the occasional guests and ever present cocktail. In my episode, the girls and I discuss the power of journalism and owning your story and your size. In this authentic conversation, we

Hey there Curvy Girls, This week I would like to issue a challenge to all my readers. The challenge is a task that will push you emotionally, mentally, and spiritually and will be beneficial to you on your worst days. The task is to LOVE, ENCOURAGE, AND BELIEVE in YOURSELF! That’s right, I am asking you to love yourself this week. Love yourself, love your flaws, boost your own confidence, and be your own cheerleader. The Self - Love Challenge, is inspired by two communities c

Hey there Curvy Girls, We all know that mainstream media and the worlds of fashion and beauty have done a poor job when it comes to representing and including all types of beauty and sizes in the images and articles they put out. So many groups of women, have been left out and underrepresented in media, especially women of color and women who do not fit the "beauty norm". These women have been fighting for their beauty to be seen and welcomed into the world and have champione