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Brands and Faking Their Fat

Blog Fashion Featured October 25, 2017 1 Comments

I’m no expert on the retail industry, but I do know a thing or two about business. And I’m pretty sure the whole point of starting one is to help people, not just meet your goals for Q4. Anywho… I feel betrayed by some fashion brands who make the claim of inclusion by incorporating plus sizes, but they’re being faker than Hazel…

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Am I Not Plus Enough to be Featured?

Blog Featured Lifestyle October 18, 2017 0 Comments

First of All… Yes! You are. You are perfect as is, and eff anyone who says otherwise. Whew. Let’s move on, shall we? I’ve gathered that there is definitely a certain type of woman that gets represented in traditional media. You know the type…Thin, white, and blonde. And while there’s nothing wrong with that look, there are millions of real people…

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Being Plus Doesn’t Make You the D.U.F.F (Designated Ugly Fat Friend)

Blog Featured Lifestyle October 4, 2017 4 Comments

So I used to be the girl… that would always be indifferent when the pretty girls were into a guy I was crushing on. I always immediately assumed “Well, he’s probably not gonna be interested in me since I’m the fat one.” And I KNOW I’m not the only curvy girl who’s mulled over these thoughts at an early age, otherwise…

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