Not My Golden Birthday But I’m Gilded
When I was a kid, I was painfully shy. Like having to hug a relative felt terrifying to me. I felt invisible and uncomfortable with the feeling that I was asking for people to see me. My birthday was the one day a year when I felt like it was okay to be seen. And as […]
Three Ways To Edge Up A Classic Look
“How would you describe your personal style?” As a plus size fashion blogger, it’s a question I’ve been getting a lot lately and every time I struggle to answer it. Mostly because I feel like my style is full of contradictions: it’s not at all uncommon for me yet I also . Sometimes I  and sometimes I’m […]
Proud Mary Fashion
This is a unique #StareStyle post in that it features looks from both myself wearing a favorite brand and the designer of that brand wearing Ready to Stare. So meta. So good. I first met Jessica of when she approached me about carrying Ready to Stare in her store and I am proud to say […]
Fat Barbie Looks and My Love-Hate Relationship With Malls
So I took these #StareStyle photos during the summer and never around to posting but I say better late than never. This post was inspired by a shopping experience with my mom, my straight size cousin and my plus size best friend. We decided to take a day trip to a big outdoor mall in […]
Woman’s Touch Apparel
On the heels of my about sexual assault and the objectification of women, I couldn’t think of a more appropriate edition of #StareStyle. This “I’m Fukin Feminist” t-shirt is from the brand, Woman’s Touch Apparel. The Phoenix-based brand is owned by entrepreneurial powerhouse Jenesis Laforcarde. I first met Jenesis when I had a booth at […]
Dia&Co.
I am so excited to tell y’all about my experience working with new plus size styling service, . I know you’re probably thinking what does a designer need with a styling service and I was initially thinking the same thing. But my experience with the company from start to finish wasn’t just pleasant but also […]
Bustle Outtakes
One month ago, I officially became a , my favorite news site. I get to write about plus size fashion, lipstick, body positivity, shopping and I even get to take original photos of myself for the site. As I have adjusted to writing for Bustle, I have neglected updating my blog here. But I promise that […]
Chubby Cartwheels
It’s rare for me to find a designer where I would wear basically every item they make; it’s even more rare that they would make everything in my size. And that is why Chubby Cartwheels is one of my absolute favorite designers! When I first discovered Chubby Cartwheels, I was so impressed not only by […]
Ready to Stare X BLAIR
I remember when BLAIR first opened in Chicago’s Wicker Park neighborhood. I couldn’t believe that there was a plus size only boutique in my city let alone on my block. BLAIR happened to be the closest retail store to my old apartment in Chicago. It was fate! When BLAIR first opened in July 2012, Ready […]