Unapologetically embracing fashion, food, fandom, and fun
Spring has sprung and vacation season is just around the corner. That means hemlines are getting shorter, sleeves are disappearing, and the world is gonna see a whole lot more of our bodies. As someone in a fat body, that can be really intimidating, especially when it comes to wearing a swimsuit. Suddenly, people start… Continue reading Changing Body, Changing Swimwear
I have always been a lover of film. Whether it was watching a classic on AMC with my mom, watching a Disney movie on VHS, seeing an indie gem with my husband, or gathering for the latest summer blockbuster with a group of pals, movies have played a large role in my life. So much… Continue reading Empire Waist: The Film My Heart Needed
Summer vacation is my time to dive into a giant pile of books. You know, the ones I've been meaning to read for months and never seem to find the time during the school year. I love reading from a variety of genres, but I especially love when the books focus on the things I… Continue reading Body Positive Book Reviews: Fat Talk
Words are the most powerful thing in the world. They have the ability to completely uplift or utterly destroy in a single sentence. Each day, we are presented with hundreds of opportunities to affect the people around us with our words. Like it or not, each person is responsible for the words they utter every… Continue reading This Is Not A Compliment
Last night I came across a photo that kind of took my breath away. Not in a "wow, this picture is amazing" way... more like a "holy crap, what have you done to yourself" way. I can't scrub it from my mind today, and it's making me feel uncomfortable in my own skin. The picture… Continue reading Learning To Love Yourself
Forty Fat and Fabulous 