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Curves and a Carry On

Travel. Style. Authenticity.

Experiences

#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

#CurvesandaCollab: Lidi on Losing Labels and Finding Self Love!

This world is a wondrous place. Lidice and I connected on Facebook! She had taken a photo expedition trip as a model with The Boudoir Divas (y'all know how much I love and adore those amazing women), and reached out to me after her experience! We have connected over our love of travel, and passion ... Read More

#CurvesandaCollab: Shelby’s Life-Changing Experience in Cape Town, South Africa!

I was fortunate to virtually link up with Shelby when I started looking for stories to share for #CurvesandaCollab! I think her story is so powerful, and so beautiful. It's truly amazing that she uses her talents to help others, and that she got such a life-changing print on her heart from her time ... Read More

#CurvesandaCollab: Alicia H on Finding Health and Purpose!

I met Alicia in high school, over 13 years ago! I was a TA in her AVID class, and I loved her energy. She always had a smile on her face, and I laugh as I write this, because once I found out she and I share the same birthday, our similarities made a LOT of sense! She has always been a giver, and ... Read More

  • Aaaaaaand It’s time to celebrate the amazing @meganp711 🎉🎉🎉 . . It’s been just over a year since we met, and I am so grateful to have you in my life! I knew the moment we met in Mexico (specifically, as we sang @iamcardib in the streets for the public to enjoy) that you were someone special, and I am so glad when I said “We need to hang out when we get home!” that you agreed! 🙌🏽 . . Thank you for always being a voice of reason, a calm in a storm, and down for anything (also, you’re always ready for coffee and food dates and that’s really the most solid foundation any friendship could ask for)! 💪🏽 . . I am so excited to celebrate YOU and everything amazing you’ve done and WILL DO today! Your talents and passions know absolutely NO bounds, and I am consistently BLOWN AWAY by you! I am so lucky to have you! 💕 LUH YOU BOO! 😘 . . #happybirthday #itsyourbigday #canweeatnow #loveyou #bff
  • Nine years ago today, my roomie invited me to celebrate her birthday with her, and we’ve been partners in crime ever since! #bfff 👯‍♀️ . . Happy Birthday, @albaby28 🎉 . . You are the epitome of a best friend and I’m so glad that “God gave me you!” 🙏🏽 . . Thank you for always being your amazing, spontaneous, supportive, and beautiful self. Life with out you would be a lot less interesting, and you are one of the best parts of the last decade. 🙌🏽 . . I love you and can’t wait to see you soon! May your day (ahem, month...year...life...)be every single that you wish for! You deserve it all! Here’s to many more memories and adventures!💕 #thatsmybestfriend #happybirthday #711 #bfff #bestfuckingfriendsforever
  • This weeks #wcw and #curvesandacollab contributor is @kelsey.pfleiderer 🙌🏽 . . Kelsey and I connected here on Instagram, and I am so, so glad we did! 🙏🏽 Check out the link in bio to read it now! . . In her feature, Kelsey shared how she underwent surgery for a neurofibroma removal, how it changed her life, and ultimately how she decided to embrace and rock her scars...and chase her passion for writing! 💪🏽 . . Your story is powerful. Your scars are your stripes. Your trophies. Your testimony. Make sure to give her a follow @kelsey.pfleiderer and her bridal page @lovelettersco_fl 💝 . . Her story and her philosophy are both beyond inspiring, and I know you’ll love her as much as I already do! 💕 . . #curvesandacollab #curvesandacarryon #writers #bloggers #selflove #scars #neurofibroma #selfcare #healing #newpost #newblogpost
  • I had to do it. 💁🏽‍♀️ . . All this wedding planning made me realize how many amazing resources exist for planning a wedding (or any other big event), and I had to share! . . Custom disposable napkins? Seating charts with a virtual view of your venue? Registry 101? #mamagotyou . . Check out the link in my bio to head to the blog and find all those and much more! Tag a bride-to-be! 👰🏽 . . #wedding #weddingplanning #bridetobe #weddingreceptionideas #weddingblog #newpost #brides #sandiegoweddings #socalweddings #somethingborrowed #weddingtip #weddinghacks #curvesandacarryon #zola #weddingwire #theknot
  • This weeks #wcw and #curvesandacollab contributor is the amazing @rushapaenga 🙌🏽 A New Zealand native now living in and navigating through Valencia, Spain! 🇪🇸 . Check our her travel guide, fresh up on the blog, for all things Valencia! Make sure to give her a follow, check out her blog, and read her guest post on Curvesandacarryon.com {LINK IN BIO}! ⬆️ . . #curvesandacollab #curvesandacarryon #travel #bloggers #glt #girlslovetravel #gltlove #travelbloggers #realwomenrealstories #wanderlust #travelguide #valencia #spain #spaintravelguide #valenciatravelguide #guestpost #guestblogger
  • This weeks #wcw and #curvesandacollab contributor is the amazing @alyssamarie.blog 🙌🏽 Alyssa is a Personal Growth blogger with a passion for Self Improvement!💪🏽 . . Alyssa shares her story about how she shifted her perspective and cultivated kindness towards herself. Personal Growth. Self Love. And persevering when life throws you for a loop. 👏🏽 I know you’ll admire her, and relate to her! 😍 Make sure to give her a follow, check out her blog, and read her guest post on Curvesandacarryon.com {LINK IN BIO}! ⬆️ . . #curvesandacollab #curvesandacarryon #astoldbywomen #growth #bloggers #selfimage #effyourbeautystandards #realwomenrealstories #targetstyle #personalgrowth #selflove #guestpost #guestblogger
  • I am so excited for @booksmart to hit theatres on 5/24!📽 I was lucky enough to see an advanced screening a couple of weeks ago with my #rideordie @ashleyfmadden and I was ACTUALLY crying laughing! . This movie already has a 100% rating on @rottentomatoes! It’s got a bad-ass, mostly female cast. It’s directed by badass @oliviawilde. My most favorite thing about this movie? It’s a truly authentic picture of best friends and the high school experience. They kept 👏🏽 it 👏🏽 real! . Click the link in my bio for advance tickets starting this Friday, 5/17!🎟 . I’ll be going back to see it again! Let me know if you’re in #sandiego and wanna join! . . . #hbtbooksmart #ad #booksmartmovie #booksmart #oliviawilde #rideordies #bffs
  • Yellow wall + red dress = YES. 🙌🏽 . . Looking for some of the most instagrammable spots in San Diego? Little Italy is a must! This beautiful yellow wall at Princess Pub and Grille fits the bill! See more of it, and some of my other favorite @littleitalysd spots over on the blog {link in bio}! ⬆️ . . 👗: @prettylittlething x@ashleygraham 🧥: @targetstyle 👠: @targetstyle 💄: @maccosmetics in “Ruby Woo” 📷: @meganporrasphotography . . #littleitaly #littleitalysd #sandiego #staycation #thingstodoinsandiego #discoversd #travelblogger #newpost #plussizeootd #plussizefashion #prettylittlethingplus #prettylittlething #plusmodelmag #curvemodel #curvesandacarryon #glt #gltlove #girlslovetravel #sandiegoblogger #socalblogger #springlookbook #thebeautyofcurves #nonairbrushedme #effyourbeautystandards