You know that moment? The one where you're supposed to be wrapping gifts, writing out cards, or doing whatever other festive activities...but you end up snuggled up and doing a whole bunch of nothin' (or watching the Hallmark Channel, but that's none of my business)? I have the perfect outfit for ... Read More
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12 Days of Holiday Style: Dinner Party Glam!
I always look forward to this time of year! People are generally in brighter spirits, things look more festive all over the city, and retailers bring allll the glitz and glam out! This year, I was compelled to put together some of my favorite looks, and interestingly enough, the most ... Read More
#CurvesandaCollab: Kelsey P. on Rocking Your Scars!
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
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!
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 scheduled vacation this year (we were going to go to ... Read More
