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On a Body Like Mine

5 years ago, during New York Fashion Week, Avenue Plus Size Clothing Shop held a runway show for customers at its Third Avenue store to showcase the upcoming collection. The models were all approximately size 12/14 which prompted a woman, standing next to me, to say aloud what I was thinking: “I wanna see what those clothes… Continue reading On a Body Like Mine

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A Night with L&T and LB

Last night I attended 2 events celebrating plus-size style during New York Fashion Week. First was Curvy Night Out, presented by CURVY Magazine and Lord & Taylor. The event was emceed by Patty Hughes, CURVY Magazine’s creative director, and Lord & Taylor’s personal shopper/stylist, Micah Feliciano. It was a pleasure to meet the magazine’s editor, Keke Simot… Continue reading A Night with L&T and LB

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Because I Love My Body (aka In Defense of Corissa)

One of the fashion bloggers I enjoy following is Corissa of Fat Girl Flow. I love her style and “I’m fat and don’t give a fuck what anyone says about it” attitude. Recently she posted a video where she stated “Do not look me in the eye, tell me you are on Weight Watchers and… Continue reading Because I Love My Body (aka In Defense of Corissa)

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Ashley Nell Tipton for JC Penney

When I was younger, there weren’t many stylish clothing choices for plus size women much less for women who wore extended sizes. If there had been, perhaps I wouldn’t have hidden behind oversized dresses and tops. Then again, I might have still hidden since that was more about my lack of self love and esteem… Continue reading Ashley Nell Tipton for JC Penney