“When life gives you lemons, make lemonade” Most of us are familiar with this famous phrase. It is primarily used to encourage optimism and a “yes, I can” attitude in the face of distress. Lemons suggest sourness or difficulty in life, and lemonade is known for its sweetness and providing refreshment. But, you need more than just… Read More Got Lemons?
According to Merriam-Webster, uncomfortable means causing a feeling of being embarrassed or uneasy. The word uncomfortable is one of my least favorite words in the English language – mainly because it is a word I heard often while I was married, but I digress. While I was searching for inspiration for this blog, I stumbled upon… Read More Uncomfortable
Sizeism is defined as discrimination against someone on the basis of their physical size, especially against people considered to be overweight. Several months ago I read a post entitled, Sizism – One of the Last “Safe” Predjudices. When I read the post I considered those of us who are labeled as “plus-sized” to be discriminated against by some individuals of… Read More Sizeism and the Plus-Size World
sexy – sexually attractive or exciting. synonyms: sexually attractive, seductive, desirable, alluring, toothsome, sensual, sultry, slinky, provocative, tempting, tantalizing; nubile, voluptuous, luscious, lush, hot, beddable, foxy, cute A few days ago I read a post on my newsfeed that I did not agree with – like that is a newsflash – but, I digress. The… Read More You Can Call Me Sexy
Several months ago I posted my thoughts concerning the importance of taking pride in our appearance, and I feel the need to revisit it. I recognize there are some people who think clothing and one’s appearance is trivial, and there are far more important things in life to spend time thinking about than this. I am inclined… Read More What Did You Say?
A paradox is a statement or proposition that, despite sound (or apparently sound) reasoning from acceptable premises, leads to a conclusion that seems senseless, logically unacceptable, or self-contradictory. It is quite unfortunate that there are some people in this world who don’t believe full-figured women can be considered attractive and dateable. However, as I have stated… Read More The Full-Figured Beauty Paradox
As I sit here – in my black Michael Kors jumpsuit, I am pondering over my previous remarks and views concerning plus-size fashion acceptance, and I wonder if my original perspective is flawed. Acceptance is the action or process of being received as adequate or suitable, typically to be admitted into a group. Based on… Read More A Fashion Epiphany
Segregation is the action of setting someone or something apart from people or things or being set apart. Fashion is a vehicle for self-expression. One’s personality and individual style can be visible through clothing choices. This is one of the reasons why I adore fashion. Clothing gives us the opportunity to speak without using words. I… Read More Fashion Segregation
Quite a few conversations transpired after publishing my post about foundation. Some people told me they learned a lot from what I shared, and they were interested in learning more. So, I decided it would be a good idea to revisit the world of foundation. Foundation is the basis or groundwork of anything – and… Read More SHHHH!!!…Unmentionables: Foundation Revisited
A few days ago I began to ponder over the context of the things I have written in regards to self-confidence and self-esteem. I began to question the process of moving from insecure to self-assured. How does one get there? I recognize the importance of being comfortable in one’s skin, but how is it achieved?… Read More Do You Compare?
