We’re curvaceous, audacious, bold, beautiful, voluptuous, sensuously shapely, and we dress to show off our beautiful selves! We live in our perfectly shaped world comfortably fashion-forward and proud of it. We celebrate ourselves and our world. Reposted from Oct 27, 2007, to reiterate as we launch our Wardrobe Strategies series this week.
Ohio College Student is Featured for Efforts on Size Acceptance
01/25/2008 By
I just caught the MTV True Life episode where, among other stories, Jessica Patton is featured as she starts the Body Beautiful on-campus group with the goal to promote size acceptance and positive body image reinforcement through sharing. Her segment on this plus size show was most encouraging, and speaks volumes for those of her [...]
Three Cheers, Betty Suarez and Daniel Meade
01/13/2008 By
Thursday’s episode of Ugly Betty spoke volumes, about real world-size models, body image and acceptance, the fashion industry’s perception of the needs of its demographic, the reluctance to change. It was, sadly, a television comedy-drama and, as such, was probably not viewed for the message. Nevertheless, it was refreshing, if only for the fact that [...]
Plus Size Shopping and the Diplomacy Dilemma
11/14/2007 By
Every day we are bombarded by advertising, admonishing us to get brighter teeth, bouncier hair, clearer skin, more vibrant smiles, higher energy, slimmer waistlines, better investments, cleaner kitchens, fresher breath, faster cars, more energy efficient refrigerators, more rewarding jobs… and if we do all that, we will be as carefree and happy and wonderful as [...]
