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
"Stand up for curves. Confidence is sexy." is a tagline straight from her website. Gosh, I love her. You guys have heard about her before on the blog - but it's finally time to do a post on one of my biggest inspirations in the body image movement - Ashley Graham. I was first introduced … Continue reading All About Ashley
Okay, so at this point you guys have to know I love quotes (yep, I'm pretty cheesy). This quote is compliments of the Vallette Cleaners sign in my hometown - but it couldn't be more true and completely stuck with me this past week. So heck, why not do a post focused on it? Since … Continue reading “Surround yourself with people who want to see you grow”
Joey Julius, kicker of Penn State University's football team, is a superb athlete. But what you may not know about him is that he has struggled with body image issues and binge eating disorder almost his whole life. If you're unfamiliar, binge eating disorder is one of the most prevalent eating disorders among adults, characterized … Continue reading Penn State Football Kicker’s Inspiring and Brave Body Image Story
In tandem with World Mental Health Day earlier this week, Yahoo Finance posted an eye opening and emotional video of best friends saying negative things they've thought to themselves about their bodies, but aloud to each other. Check it out here: https://m.youtube.com/watch?feature=youtu.be&v=LzT2ZzDXceg Watching this video brought tears to my eyes. To hear these women body … Continue reading Next Time You Talk Negative, Think of Your Best Friend
Meet the invisible majority. 67% of American women are plus-size (considered size 14 and up), but they make up less than 2% of the images we see in mainstream media. Refinery 29 is making an effort to change that. If you’re unfamiliar, Refinery 29 is an online lifestyle site focused on fashion, beauty and style. … Continue reading Refinery 29’s Moving Campaign: #SeeThe67
“To some I’m too curvy. To others I’m too tall, too busty, too loud, and, now, too small — too much, but at the same time not enough. When I post a photo from a ‘good angle,’ I receive criticism for looking smaller and selling out. When I post photos showing my cellulite, stretch marks, … Continue reading Coffee Break: Shamed If I do, Shamed If I don’t
In today's fast-paced world, it's tough to find time for yourself. Even more so, it's tough finding time to sit down and dig into a good read. Today, I'm launching a new series of posts called "Coffee Break" - which will consist of short, super easy and impactful reads. True to the name, these posts … Continue reading Introducing “Coffee Breaks”
