2013

Plus Size Style, Style

Chic Grunge

It has been so chilly lately! All I want to do is cuddle up in warm sweaters and leggings with a cup of hot chocolate. Unfortunately, there’s this thing called work and I have look to presentable. At the end…

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Be Jeweled

7 Ways to Tell if a Pearl is Real

A few months ago, I was at a vintage bazaar scouring racks of beautiful clothes, handbags, shoes, and jewelry. I went in anticipating that I wouldn’t find anything but then I saw them – sitting on a jewelry display –…

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Plus Size Style, Style

Fall Office Style

It seems awfully strange to not be sharing a dress with you today, but the fall (and soon-to-be-winter) season means less bare legs! I find myself wearing pants, jeans, or leggings more often than not these days, but they’re fun…

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Body Image

Dear Anonymous: Thank You

Today marks one year since my “Am I Too Fat?” post. Dear Anonymous, Not a day goes by that I don’t think about you. I wonder if I know you or if you truly were some anonymous troll out there….

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Plus Size Style, Style

A Lady in a Red Dress

With fall here it’s certainly time to start wearing more appropriate-for-fall dresses which means adding in tights, sweaters, or scarves, darker colors and warmer materials. I’m sure it comes as no surprise that I’m wearing a dress, but this one…

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Body Image

An Open Letter to Lululemon

Not too long ago, I had no idea who or what a “Lululemon” was. You don’t carry my size so why would I know who you are? A few friends sang your praises and, intrigued, I decided to have a…

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Events

Atomic Bombshells: Lost In Space

Back by popular demand for its’ third run, Seattle’s burlesque all-stars blast off with their glittering sci-fi spectacle and fan favorite: The Atomic Bombshells are…”LOST IN SPACE!” Named “the city’s most dazzling burlesque troupe” (Seattle Weekly), and “Seattle’s most venerable burlesque dancers”…

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Beauty, Style

Lash Extensions from Wink

My beauty regiment is pretty basic. I wash my face, apply my lotions and potions (as recommended by my dermatologist), and I have the same makeup routine. I might switch it up by applying a dark purple eyeshadow instead of…

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