I am so, so thrilled that Kelsey and I were able to connect on Instagram. Her story is one of bravery, resilience, and being a complete badass! I was so moved by how she turned her experiences into her passion and calling, and I know you'll be equally amazed by her submission, aptly titled: ... Read More
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Wedding Resources for Brides that Make Life WAY Easier!
My wedding is officially less than 5 months away. I think I'm supposed to be hyperventilating or something? So far, that's not the case! I needed wedding resources that were going to make my life way easier, and planning a lot more fun! I had a lot of cool tools to help me get "the big day" on the ... Read More
10 Retailers with Dreamy Plus Size Wedding Gowns for Every Budget!
When I started the search for the perfect wedding gown, I remember I came across several articles like this one from Brides Magazine...articles that were sharing the "best wedding dresses for plus sized/curvy women" but actually gave you a list of what you should avoid when choosing your dream gown. ... Read More
Style Guide: Summer Swimsuits for EVERY Body at Walmart!
You guys....I wasn't ready. I never thought of all the companies floating around social media and the internet, that in the quest for size inclusive swimwear, we'd be talking about Walmart! But here we are, and I am so excited to share my style guide for summer swimsuits for EVERY body at ... Read More
#SelfLoveWithSondra: Learning to Take Up Space
Self Love is one of those tricky topics. Funnily enough, we all have some level of expertise in this arena. We can all share a story of how our love for ourselves was questioned, compromised, or misplaced for awhile. In this new series, #SelfLoveWithSondra, I want to explore some of these topics ... Read More
#SelfLoveWithSondra: Mastering My Five Steps to Self Love
I originally wrote this post as a guest author on the Hot Pink and Glitter blog (original post here) as a collaboration with the amazing Callie over at Rocking and Roeing Social Boutique. I just started writing about my journey and the things that made me so passionate about sharing my story and ... Read More
Style Guide: Why I Chose to Design My Own Wedding Gown with Anomalie!
Yo...planning a wedding is stressful. That's coming from a woman who works 3-4 12 hour overnight shifts per week, dealing with other people's emergencies at a 911 Call Center! And when I'm not doing that, I'm trying to catch up on sleep, eat like I have some idea of what a vegetable is, and ... Read More
A Surprise Trip: A Week in New Orleans!
A Week In New Orleans Curves and a Carry On 2018 Let's be honest: I'm not super easy to surprise. I've been with Sean for almost 7 years, and known him for almost 10. So it's not going to be easy for him to completely leave me in the dark...period. However, he proposed using our previously ... Read More
10 Body Positive Lingerie Companies You Can Support Instead of Victoria’s Secret
Listen...I'm the first to tell people how much I love the Victoria's Secret Sport Total Knockout leggings. THEY HAVE COMPRESSION AND POCKETS AND PRETTY COLORS! And I thought we were making progress when I saw size XL creeping into stores and online for Victorias Secret and Pink, little by ... Read More
Style Guide: Size Inclusive Holiday Wardrobe Staples
I'm a big fan of bold, sparkly, and colorful holiday styles. I think the holiday season is perfectly complemented by the shiny embellishments, luxe colors, and the occasional kitschy print! While I love this about the holidays, it can be tough to find just what you're looking for when it ... Read More
