— Plus-size Community —

Should I Care That Some People (and Brands) Find My Fat Body Unattractive?

June 2, 2024

At some point recently, I read something that altered the algorithm of my newsfeed. I’ve gotten more posts related to “BBWs and the people who love them.” Frankly speaking, it is refreshing to read pieces about plus-size women that are positive. I saw comments from men who are attracted to fuller-figured women, as opposed to… Read More Should I Care That Some People (and Brands) Find My Fat Body Unattractive?

— Keys in life —

WWBBW: Three Things I Am No Longer Wearing and Neither Should You

November 25, 2023

The fact that I like clothes isn’t a secret. I find enjoyment in locating items that fit my personality and style in my size. I am a firm believer in buying and wearing clothes that I like and feel complement my body type. I also like to encourage others to do the same. If it… Read More WWBBW: Three Things I Am No Longer Wearing and Neither Should You

— B Magazine —

Introducing…B Magazine

September 23, 2023

Earlier this year a casual and unexpected conversation inspired the creation of a quarterly online magazine. This is another vehicle on the “Towanda’s Voice” platform designed for sharing encouragement, love, and personal stories of people who are doing amazing things. Once again, you are invited deeper into the mind of this Buxom Beauty! Check out… Read More Introducing…B Magazine

— Love & Happiness —

I’m Still Learning to Love Myself: Confessions of a Self-Love Advocate

July 27, 2023

“Brethren, I count not myself to have apprehended: but this one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind, and reaching forth unto those things which are before, I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus.” Philippians 3:13-14 KJV Have you ever had to rebuke… Read More I’m Still Learning to Love Myself: Confessions of a Self-Love Advocate

— Liberty & the Pursuit of Happiness —

I Watched “Survival of the Thickest” on Netflix and Now I Feel More Awesome

July 23, 2023

There were two reasons why I wanted to check out “Survival of the Thickest“ on Netflix: 1. The main character, Michelle Buteau, is a plus-size woman of color who has done and is doing things I aspire to do. 2. My gorgeous—and equally talented—bestie, Ambre Anderson guest starred as “Dr. Britta” in episodes 7 and… Read More I Watched “Survival of the Thickest” on Netflix and Now I Feel More Awesome

— Keys in life —

I’m Glad You’re Here, God. It’s Me, Towanda—Again.

June 11, 2023

There were two things I was looking forward to getting last week: an Ankara African dress from House of Izzi I ordered from Etsy and the digital release of the movie “Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret.” We’ll get to the dress, but right now, I want to focus on the book and movie.… Read More I’m Glad You’re Here, God. It’s Me, Towanda—Again.

— WWBBW —

What Would B.B. Wear?: Let’s Get Intimate, Again; Curated Plus-Size Lingerie

May 6, 2023

When you visited the Diary of a Stylish Buxom Beauty website, you were greeted by a Facebook Messenger pop-up, which was added to allow more engagement and serve as a vehicle to ask questions and share ideas. Last month, a few inquiries were submitted—one of which is being highlighted in this post. Based on the… Read More What Would B.B. Wear?: Let’s Get Intimate, Again; Curated Plus-Size Lingerie

— Fashionista, WWBBW —

WWBBW: Knee-Lenth-ish Dresses—”Accentuate the Positive and Eliminate the Negative”

January 3, 2023

If you follow me on social media, specifically Facebook, you may have seen the below post I shared in November. My mother encouraged me to wear dresses and skirts that accentuate my legs more. I liked the look of the Koinshha bodycon dress from Amazon so much that it inspired me to create more looks… Read More WWBBW: Knee-Lenth-ish Dresses—”Accentuate the Positive and Eliminate the Negative”

— Liberty & the Pursuit of Happiness, Plus-size Community —

News Flash: I Am An Overweight Black Woman

December 11, 2022

Although I have been overweight for the majority of my life, I haven’t experienced a lot of mistreatment or slurs to my face about it. I’ve also never felt like I couldn’t or shouldn’t take up space as a fat person. However, a recent event made me think about it. An incident occurred at work… Read More News Flash: I Am An Overweight Black Woman

— Fashionista, WWBBW —

WWBBW: “Aspirations In Color”—An Outfit I Found On Amazon That Reminded Me To Be Happy

December 3, 2022

Last week I started writing a post highlighting two “leopard and color” looks I created that were inspired by Pinterest. I intended to share my thoughts on the clothing—and another snippet of my creative side—but I saw something on social media that influenced me to change my mind, slightly anyway. The post I saw was… Read More WWBBW: “Aspirations In Color”—An Outfit I Found On Amazon That Reminded Me To Be Happy