It’s hard to take a good OOTD photo when you don’t have an available photographer or full-length mirror but I wanted to show off a couple of my latest acquisitions from fullbeauty.com that will keep you cool and breezy on hot, summer days. I’ll post a better photo if I can get someone to take… Continue reading OOTD – Bathroom Pic Edition
This past Saturday I spent the night at a local hospital’s sleep center for a study because it’s been a long time since I’ve had a good night’s rest. My doctor wanted to know whether I have sleep apnea, a disorder in which one’s breathing stops or becomes shallow while asleep. That’s where I met… Continue reading Concern Trolling Is Not Your Job
Yesterday my youngest, Jason, graduated from Law School. Of course this proud mama couldn’t wear just any outfit. I needed something stylish that would keep me cool and comfortable in the 80+ degree, humid heat. I decided on the Valentina Racerback dress from SmartGlamour which was custom made to my measurements with white and navy… Continue reading OOTD – Proud Mama Edition
Happy Thursday! My boss and I were goofing around taking pictures at lunchtime so I figured I’d post about today’s outfit: Petite Dress with Button Front, Empire Waist by Only Necessities from fullbeauty.com. I’m 5’2″ and this “petite” dress is almost down to my ankles. I’d probably be tripping all over the hem if this… Continue reading OOTD – 5/19 Edition
To paraphrase @ProBirdRights: “I’m working on my summer body. It’s exactly the same as my winter body but has more popsicles in it.” This should be on a t-shirt. In the meantime, I made a meme… and am looking up recipes for yummy, fruity popsicles.
Happy Friday the 13th! Not letting superstition or impending rain dampen my spirits so I accessorized my outfit with a flowered necklace and matching earrings that I rediscovered in my jewelry box. Curves Are Trending T-shirt: Boutique+ from JCPenney Capri Jeggings: Faded Glory from Walmart Demin Vest: Avenue – mine is from last year but… Continue reading Triskaidekaphobic? Not me!
Last week I Heart My Body, a Facebook page, posted a video showing 3 fat women, including Marcy Cruz from Fearlessly Just Me, as they faced their insecurities and fears to try on a 2-piece swimsuit. I loved Marcy’s double take when she looked at herself in the mirror and her declaration “I look amazing!”.… Continue reading Zoning Out
If, like me, you’re a fan of the Harry Potter books and movies you’ll remember how Voldemort was initially referred to as “He Who Must Not Be Named”. However, Professor Dumbledore encouraged Harry to “always use the proper name for things. Fear of a name increases fear of the thing itself.” That quote has come… Continue reading Don’t #DropThePlus
Lane Bryant’s once again in the spotlight… this time for claiming size discrimination by TV networks ABC and NBC for not approving their latest ad. Haven’t we heard this before? Why, yes we have. In 2014, ABC and Fox rejected LB’s Cacique ad featuring Ashley Graham for air before 9pm. Lane Bryant, wanting it to run… Continue reading No Double Standard Here
It is amazing how many people think my fat body is their business. It seems that no matter what I do, someone has an opinion and it usually starts with “should you…?” As in: “Should you let your hair get long like that? Older women keep their hair short. Oh, you should lighten it too.”… Continue reading “Should you…?”
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