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I really, REALLY appreciate the Plus Size fashion industry. I love that there are brands out there, trying to create an inclusive space for all bodies to feel beautiful and worthy. I know that sometimes our bodies are hard to work with and that designers don't exactly know what to do with us. I also… Continue reading Five Plus Size Fashion Trends That Should Just Die Already
Autumn is the most wonderful time of the year! The trees burst with color... the temperatures become cool and crisp... we get ready to celebrate with family during the coming months... and the world prepares in wonder to enjoy the beauty of change and renewal. Now, October has arrived... that means autumn has officially arrived,… Continue reading My Autumn Style Essentials
Shopping can be an exercise in frustration for a Plus Sized person. Yes, there are brands out there that cater to Plus Size customers, (thank goodness for Arula and Torrid), but sometimes, you just want to go shopping with everyone else. It’s just annoying to stand by while everyone else shops... or making everyone wait… Continue reading Bodequality Is Here!
What are the items in your wardrobe that you can't live without? What are the garments that are essential to the essence of YOU? What do you own in multiple silhouettes and colors? What are the icons that everyone looks fantastic in and everyone should own? In my Style Staples series, I hope to convince… Continue reading Style Staples: The Denim Jacket
The surprise is out… as of today, A’Beautiful Soul is now Arula. The Mid-Size and Plus Size sister brand of Altar'd State has been hinting of a change on the horizon for a few weeks. Well, the website has been launched and storefronts have been rebranded to reflect the new moniker. The marketing team is… Continue reading Arula: New Store Name, Same Great Experience
Forty Fat and Fabulous 