Sometimes You Have to Encourage Yourself Are you surrounded by loved ones who encourage and uplift you every day? If so, consider yourself blessed. Many women are not that fortunate. There is no one else. Maybe it is because you are divorced or an empty nester. For those women and all of us, it is important to know that sometimes,… View Post
Hello Curvy Ladies. What is the key to an amazing plus size wardrobe? Proper fit! It is not tons of money (which IS nice). It took me a long time to figure out the importance of wearing properly fitting clothes. For so many years, my motto was to buy it if the items were on sale and wear them as… View Post
80% of women are wearing the wrong size bra Did you know that according to industry standards, 80% of women are wearing the wrong size bra? This probably means you. To measure for a correct bra sizing, be sure that you are NOT a victim of the above bra offenses courtesy of Bare Necessities also found at https://www.barenecessities.com/feature.aspx?pagename=fit_sizing. For help,… View Post
Stay Safe in Style. Since we are smack in the middle of a pandemic, the highest priority is to stay safe. If you have to venture outside, stay safe by wearing a mask. And, why not be in style at the same time? Cultured Curves is offering African headwrap and face mask sets so that you can slay all day…. View Post
Faux Leather Moto Jacket. Be cool this fall! Short for motorcycle, the plus size moto jacket continues to be all of the rage. Also known as a biker jacket, in varying fabric and designs, the plus-size moto jacket adds instant cool to any wardrobe. One of my favorites is Eloquii’s faux leather peplum plus size moto jacket in sizes up… View Post
This message is simple. In a world where we are bombarded with images of what we should look like, who we should emulate, and how we should behave in order to be happy is numbing. Be brave. Be yourself. The first step is acceptance, including all of the flaws and insecurities. When we let go of somebody’s else idea of… View Post
Experts say that the first step to resolving a problem is admitting there is one. You don’t have to fake fine. It’s okay not to be okay. As women over 50, we are expected to have it all together all of the time. During this pandemic, we are programmed to answer “fine” when asked the question, “How are you doing?”… View Post
I came across this saying and it is everything!!! You are not fat. You have fat. You also have fingernails. You are not fingernails. How many times has the word “fat” been used to hurt, harm, deflate, or depress? It is another parameter that too many people, whether in business, fashion, or society, etc. use to exclude or belittle. This… View Post
Christian Siriano I love Christian Siriano. As a plus-size woman, I was thrilled to attend his New York Fashion Week Pre-Launch party on Friday, September 6, 2019. Christian Siriano’s high end plus size women’s clothing has propelled the industry into the future. His store, The Curated NYC, is located at 5 West 54th Street in New York. It is a… View Post
Exercise because you love your body, not because you hate it. We as plus-sized women often identify a part of our bodies that we “hate” and decide to change it. But “hate” never leads to anything good. We should love our bodies enough to make whatever changes we deem necessary for satisfaction. Loving our bodies will lead to a much… View Post
This post is especially for you amply endowed ladies who just want beautiful bras that fit your blessings. Listed below is an array of retailers that carry sizes such as 58K, 52N, and 48P! From lace to soft cup to underwire, there is a little pretty something for everyone! To correctly find your bra size, go to my blog, What… View Post
Valentine’s Day Plus Size Lingerie Valentine’s Day is near. It is time to be kind to yourself. Big bust (check), fat butt (check), and dimpled thighs (check). We are still wonderfully and marvelously made. It took many years for me to be even this comfortable in my skin, so here I am. There are many retailers that offer sexy gorgeous… View Post
I love vintage clothes and resale stores. Some of my most unique fashion finds come from great consignments shops. Why buy at plus-size resale and consignment stores? Resale and consignment stores that are plus-size friendly offers a huge variety of unique and vintage items. For example, my vintage lambswool hat is from the 1950s. My blue cape is from one… View Post
I had a blast helping to launch Lane Bryant LIVI Plus Size Workout and Athleisure wear. Their line is great for fit, comfort, and function. I love the fact that they come in separates so items fit your particular body. As a pear shape, I wear a smaller size on the top than I do at the bottom. And, their… View Post
