Tag: plus size blogger

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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?

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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

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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.

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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”

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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

— Product Reviews, WWBBW —

What Would B.B. Wear? Product Review: Adore Me Carries Plus-Size Bras, But Do They Lift the Girls High to the Heavens or Leave Them Hanging Low to the Flo’?

February 11, 2022

In one of the earliest posts I wrote for this blog, I shared my love for matching bras and panties. So, it isn’t surprising that I decided to check out Adore Me since they claim to carry plus-size lingerie. But before I get into my thoughts surrounding the pieces I bought, let me tell you… Read More What Would B.B. Wear? Product Review: Adore Me Carries Plus-Size Bras, But Do They Lift the Girls High to the Heavens or Leave Them Hanging Low to the Flo’?

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WWBBW: Should I Buy From Brands or Companies That Don’t Consider Me Wholly As a Consumer When They Create Their Products?

December 23, 2021

Some people refer to me as a clotheshorse, and I am inclined to agree. Shopping is at the top of my “favorite things to do” list following sleeping and eating. Although I am a huge fan of clothes, I like shoes more, and a purchase I made fairly recently influenced the question above. Over the… Read More WWBBW: Should I Buy From Brands or Companies That Don’t Consider Me Wholly As a Consumer When They Create Their Products?

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I Just Recognized My Plus-Size Privilege; Now What Do I Do About it?

June 5, 2021

The word “privilege” has been used a lot lately, usually in the context of racial inequality. So, when I read an article recently that speaks about it in relation to the plus-size community, I was a bit baffled. I was perplexed because I hadn’t thought about the possibility of having privilege as a plus-size person.… Read More I Just Recognized My Plus-Size Privilege; Now What Do I Do About it?

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WWBBW: “You Should Have a Blog”; Confessions of a Fashionista Part Deux

February 5, 2021

The words that comprise the title of this post were spoken to me by one of my new-ish co-workers. I think it was my second day in the office when she said, “I think I’m going to like the way you dress.” It is no secret that I like clothes. Shopping is high on my… Read More WWBBW: “You Should Have a Blog”; Confessions of a Fashionista Part Deux