So basically, the makings of a perfect Curve Confessions post, am I right? You've all most likely caught on to my obsession with Ashley Graham by now, which actually all started around the time of last year's Sports Illustrated swimsuit edition. While the magazine has featured the typical, stick thin models in the past, Graham … Continue reading Sports Illustrated’s 2017 Swimsuit Edition Theme is “Size and Body Diversity”
Tonight, viewers everywhere are tuning in to the 59th Grammy Awards, which will honor the best artists in the music business. I've been pretty excited about the Grammys for a while now, and it got me to thinking about the inspiration some of the nominees can serve us all - but around the topic of … Continue reading Best Quotes on Body Image from 59th Grammy Awards Nominees
Let's kick this post off with some positives - Lady Gaga absolutely slayed the half time show last night. She's so talented, looked amazing, and her songs are fire. Not going to lie, she totally inspired me for those 12 minutes. She's just a really cool, artistic person and sends a great message (Born This … Continue reading How I Feel About Lady Gaga’s Body Shamers
Wow guys, it's been a while. The past few weeks have been INSANE (happy 2017?) and I have missed y'all. But I have the perfect post to keep things short and sweet today, so during the next coffee break you have at work - have a read. Per the title, no it's not The Curve … Continue reading Why you Need to Drop Everything and Follow Celeste Barber on Instagram
It's crazy to think we're about to have another year under our belts, y'all. But 2017 is upon us, so I know you've all been setting your "resolutions" to head into the New Year right. I feel very fortunate to say this year has been one of my best yet - and I'm genuinely excited … Continue reading New Year’s Resolutions from the Curves
When I was young, bullying mainly happened in person, or maybe over a computer on instant messaging. But today, it can happen a lot more places than that - like on social media. I just came across an article about Simone Biles, 19 year old olympic gymnast, who was recently body shamed on Twitter. Let's … Continue reading The Downfalls of Social Media – and a Lesson Simone Biles Can Teach Us
Scrolling through my social media feeds and flipping through magazines, I’ve questioned my fair share of photos for their authenticity. Airbrushing, tightening, whitening, and everything in between HAPPENS, and probably a lot more than we think. We all look at these perfect people depicted in magazines or on Instagram gawking at them, but do we … Continue reading The Media’s Photoshop Problem – and this Lane Bryant Model’s Perfect Photo Clap Back
My blog wasn't originally intended for the fashion side of things - but it's been really fun showing you all my style thus far. And back when I created the blog, an old classmate asked if I'd consider doing a post around dressing your body type - well, here it is! Hopefully this helps you shape your personal … Continue reading Fall Fashion Tips from the Curves
The olympics may have come and gone, but gymnast Aly Raisman has remained an inspiration. But this time, in the body image movement. In case you missed it, she recently posted an Instagram calling out "all the boys in middle school who made fun of her for being 'too strong'" (see post here), as part of … Continue reading #PerfectNever
If you missed the American Music Awards and Selena Gomez’s acceptance speech for Favorite Female Artist last night – she just got real. If you didn’t know, Selena recently had to take a break from everything for self-recovery (including canceling shows in her Revival Tour), due to her struggles with depression and anxiety. She says … Continue reading Selena Gomez’s Powerful AMA Acceptance Speech
