I had the honor of attending the Aesthetics of Breast Cancer Fashion Show, presented by SMGA Media and Jermell Keys and hosted by Chantelle-Nickson Clark. This event was held at the beautiful Third Degree Glass Factory earlier this October, which if you didn’t know if Breast Cancer Awareness month. The event was inspired by Jermell’s grandmother,…
DIY Halloween: Repurposing Your Plus Size Prom Dress
So you get a formal dress and then what? Where else are you going to wear such a dress again? You can always get it dyed, or tailored to a cocktail length, but that’s a lot of work. If you’re looking to get another wear out of your formal dress, as is, I say rock…
#BeinYourSkin
I’m so excited to announce that I’m featured in the #BeinYourSkin calendar presented by Brianna McDonell from The B Word. This Calendar is meant for inspiration and admiration of women of all shapes and sizes. It’s an editorial take on plus size fashion and it is beautiful. It’s a 12-month calendar featuring models, bloggers, influencers…
Lit Lace Front Wigs for Every Occasion
Every woman needs a wig, whether you want one for Halloween, a bad hair day, the weekend, or the work week. And, a lot more women wear wigs than you may think – even some of your faves. Beyonce, Olivia Pope, and even Mellie Grant – yes Mellie – wear wigs. I personally have a…
Sydney’s Closet Magic
I know, first hand, how hard it is to find a flattering plus size formal dress in a traditional bridal shop. In fact, about this time last year, I found myself super excited to be a bridesmaid in my friends wedding but horrified when the size 26 dress I ordered didn’t fit. Normally, I would…
The Makers Mart Lip Scrub
As you may know by now, I’m on a skincare journey. And, part of taking care of my skin is making sure these big beautiful lips are in tact. You may not realize it, but your lips get a lot of wear and tear. Lipsticks and other things that come into contact with your mouth…
Sweet Home Airbnb
There’s so much going on in the world today, from disgraceful politics to natural disasters. So I wanted to escape my day-to-day grind and get somewhere that I was unreachable. Somewhere totally relaxing. No phones, no nightlife, just relaxing and quality time. Airbnb came though for the win. A working farm tucked away in rural…
Reclaiming My Skin with Nerium
People always compliment me on my skin. But, as I’ve gotten older, the dark spots and… life – I guess – has taken it’s toll. I kind of think that no matter who you are, we all see room for improvement as far as out skin is concerned. So when I met Terri, from Nerium, I…
GCGMe x Finesse Curves for the TCF EXPO Red Carpet
My looks from the 2017 TCF Style Expo were so fabulous that they deserved their own post. Let me tell you why. This year, I collaborated with GCGme to bring you two exciting red carpet looks. I love this brand because their dresses can be styled for any occasion. What’s more? They go up to…