P.S. It's Fashion

Did you go to summer camp? I did, and I loved it! Sleepaway camp was my fave, and I’m not kidding when I say it was a life-changing experience when I was a teen. So I guess I should’ve known that being a speaker at last year’s #bodypositive #fatcamp would also be life changing! Head to @fromannettewithlove and click her blog to learn more about #fatcamp2019 or check out the @broadly video on @youtube about it! (Also happy to answer any questions about it in the comments or DMs!) Hope to see you there this summer! ☀️ #bodypositivity #bopo #bopowarrior #bodyacceptance #bodyconfience #loveyourself #selflove #selflovebringsbeauty #swimsuitsforall #fatkini #fatfashion #fatshion #plussizefashion #plussizeswimwear #happiertimes #fatgirl #summercamp #summercamp2019 https://www.instagram.com/p/Bv1yYQOHbiN/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=tgwddb0ael7n

Happy first day of spring! I’ve been taking things day by day, making plenty of time to stop and smell the roses (and all the other flowers too), and indulging in some much-needed self care. But I’m excited for things to start blooming...and I can only hope I blossom as well. What are you most excited for this spring? 🌻🌼🌸🌺🌹🌷💐 #spring #firstdayofspring #springtime #xoq #flowers #flower #floral #plussizefashion #plussize #honormycurves #celebratemysize #springstyle #plusfashion #fatfashion #fatshion #psitsfashion https://www.instagram.com/p/BvPwcc5Hr02/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=gfb6wskmb7ox

12ish years ago, well before I worked in fashion, my mom & I watched Project Runway together. Episode 1, we knew @csiriano was going to win. Years later I got invited to one of his shows, and I excitedly told my mom, who was just as thrilled as I was. Every season I’d regale her about the designs, show her photos and videos, and it would bring her such joy. When I could finally tell her that he had cast plus models in his show, she and I were both thrilled that people who looked like us were being represented. When I stopped by his press preview in December, I shared this story, and I left @the.curated.nyc with a book for my mom that Christian had signed. I gave it to her for Christmas, unsure if she would still remember who he was. As I showed her the inscription, she burst into tears, thanking me for “the most beautiful gift” she had received in years. It was an incredibly emotional moment that I’ve replayed in my mind over the last month. Today was beautiful, as expected, but it was so much more than that. She was there with me. (at Top of the Rock NYC) https://www.instagram.com/p/Btrm98Cnzvb/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=13q56kw5r2ib7

Grief is strange. I’m existing in a fog, some purgatory between reality and not, where nothing feels right. Is this real life? Who am I in this world? I’ve lost my mom, but I’ve lost so much more in this process...I’ve lost myself. Who even am I? How can life exist in such a contradictory space? How can it simultaneously feel like she just died and that she’s been gone forever? How can I find joy in the things I once did? Everything turns to ashes in my mouth, my soul aches, every step feels like wading through water. Nothing feels right anymore. https://www.instagram.com/p/BtjcG17HY2f/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1uayg2e2t9b2o

How was your #2018 ? It’s been an enlightening year for me - 2018 was about saying yes to opportunities, especially if they were drastically out of my comfort zone. A couple highlights: 1. Traveling to Vancouver for @vanfashionweek & experiencing a relaxing fashion week. 2. #Coachella with @simplybeusa - I was convinced I was going to HATE it, but I LOVED it! (It didn’t hurt that the bloggers I went with were fabulous - @curvily @plusjones @curvesonabudget13 @stylishcurves ) 3. I created not one, but TWO #plussize pop ups at @citypointbklyn - being able to connect brands like @eloquii @chromat @alpinebutterflyswim @tamaramalas to all of you was so exciting! I am not an event planner, but I loved seeing it all come together. 4. I finally took a real vacation with my husband. It reignited my love of international travel & reminded me that I need to prioritize it in my life. 5. I went to a #bodypositive “Fat Camp” with @curvily - I poured my heart out & shared my #bodyacceptance journey with the campers...and anyone who watched the @broadly doc. 6. I hit 10 years of working in the #fashion industry & I covered #NYFW for @11honore - seeing a decade of evolution of acceptance & diversity has been amazing. This year has also had some intense downs...watching my parents get sicker & lose more abilities has been soul-crushing, but ultimately it’s been a powerful reminder about how precious our time is. So I go into 2019 with a few strong motivators, some reminders from 2018 & some goals for the future. I will continue to say yes to things that challenge me. I will remember that self care is more than face masks & foot soaks, it’s taking care of my mental health & knowing how to set boundaries, knowing how to stop working. I will open up more of my life, & share my journey with you all. And I will have a first draft of my book before the end of 2019 - because it will only exist if I fucking do it. So, if you actually made it to the end of this, congrats - you get a gold star in my heart. Now, I want to hear from you - what are you proud of doing in 2018? What are your goals for 2019? Happy New Year! https://www.instagram.com/p/BsEke0yHjAS/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1u4ccuvbxwh2v

Happy one year adoptaversary to my sweet Princess Peach! I never thought I would be a little dog person, but she converted me easily. I love my quirky little lap dog, with her precious smile and big personality. (Swipe to see her in all her regal glory!) Do you have a pet? Tell me about them in the comments below! 🐶🐶🐶🐶🐶🐶🐶🐶🐶🐶🐶🐶🐶🐶 #adoptdontshop #adoptaversary #anniversary #dogsofinstagram #puppiesofinstagram #puppylove #ilovemydog #ilovemypuppy #mixeddog #dogoftheday #dogstagram #dogs_of_instagram #dog_features #dogs_of_world #doglover #doggo #doggie https://www.instagram.com/p/BsBQFkUHtTr/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=22dt40zs1y1v

Have you ever slept in a bra? Well, I do! Specifically, @thebreastwhisperer - a seamless, wire-free bralette that’s super comfy & supports my size 40H chest. Head to my site to read more about it & tell me in the comments how you feel about the bras in your life! bit.ly/thebreastwhisperer 💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖 #thebreastwhisperer #sleepbra #bralette #comfy #comfyoutfit #sleepwear #visiblyplussize #plussize #plussizefashion #plussizelife #plussizestyle #selflovebringsbeauty #selfcare #wirefree #curvywomen #fatfashion #timeforbed #loungewear #bodypositivity #bodypositive #bopo https://www.instagram.com/p/Brh_nZ3H2HP/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=104uxexrrq68

What would you buy on @11honore with $1100? Well, today’s your last chance to find out with this fabulous giveaway! It’s so easy to enter, the info is right in the image, but go to bit.ly/11honoresweepstakes for all the details! (Ends today!) #11hseasonofchic #sweepstakes https://www.instagram.com/p/BrgFGDrnbbT/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=fdwwzxuqfodv

What do you love about your looks? Too often we get stuck on what we hate, and that negativity can escalate when we commiserate to friends, in a kind of Mean Girls mirror scene-esq loop. When your friends complain about their looks or body do you add on what you hate about yourself, or do you shut that shit down ASAP and start a compliment choir? Instead of bemoaning what you hate, let’s praise what you love! Personally, I love my smile - it’s genuine, a little asymmetrical, and my entire face lights up when I do. So tell me, what do you love about your looks? 😄😄😄😄😄😄😄😄😄😄😄😄😄😄 #selflove #loveyourself #smile #effyourbeautystandards #effyourbodystandards #goldenconfidence #bodypositive #bodypositivity #bodyacceptance #bodyconfidence #bopo #bopowarrior #loveyoursmile #plussizefashion #xoq #psootd #visiblyplussize #andigetdressed #selflovebringsbeauty #selflovequotes #pinkhair #fatfashion #fatshion https://www.instagram.com/p/BrVend1nmE3/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=13tvbrbq8ax2w

What was the worst job you ever had? I’ve had a bunch of odd office experiences, but one of the things I loathed was the dress code at a few of my first professional jobs. No personal style was encouraged, they just wanted us all buttoned up in stiff suits, so for years I’ve avoided them like the plague. But now suiting is stunning - gone are those basic blacks and dull designs - now suits are colorful, stylish, and even comfortable. It’s funny, it would take me leaving the corporate world for me to finally love wearing suits! 🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤 #xoq #psitsfashion #11honoré #suitup #suit #suitstyle #suits #suituptime #worstjobever #questiontime #psootd #plussize #andigetdressed #visiblyplussize #whatfatgirlsactuallywear #honormycurves #celebratemysize #size18 #designerstyle #fatshion #fatfashion #pinkhair #curvyfashion #curvyfashionista #effyourbeautystandards #goldenconfidence (at The Curated NYC) https://www.instagram.com/p/BrS-4qyH2Dz/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=5kwla95bh27f

What are you having for dinner? We’re attempting to clear out our fridge a bit and eat leftovers, or “mustgoes” as my parents always called them. Did your parents ever have any funny terms that have stuck in your vocabulary? #psitsfashion https://www.instagram.com/p/BrRCmVtnik7/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1qwgrt013dej9

Have you ever been to Amsterdam? I was there recently and absolutely loved it so much that I wanted to bring not just you all with me, but also @eloquii 's followers! Head to their IG page now to check out my instastory takeover and tell me what what travel destination is next on your list! #xoq #amsterdam (at Amsterdam, Netherlands) https://www.instagram.com/p/BrOgUMQncQ1/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1n089abzxpkzv

What hidden gem do you love to visit? For me, it's @sojospaclub in Edgewater NJ. After I visited the @bluelagoonis in Iceland, I was desperate to find something similar by me, so I was thrilled when I learned that Sojo was less 10 miles from me. Yesterday was a much-needed day of relaxation, and today I feel refreshed and rejuvenated. How do you take care of yourself when you need to destress? #notsponsored #sojospaclub (at SoJo Spa Club) https://www.instagram.com/p/BrNyPQKn2lC/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1hqvsq46vez1p

Goal for 2019: take more photos sitting down. I think we’re programmed to believe that we should be standing in our photos, looking as long and lean as possible, making sure that everything is “flattering” (my least favorite F word). What do you do that’s considered “unflattering” but brings you joy? 💖 #xoq #fuckflattering #bodypositive #bodyacceptance https://www.instagram.com/p/BrGJBA8HQNe/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=cihkw3xhw7c1

Of course I travel with my own ring light everywhere I go, don't you? Thanks to @covergirl for this stylish set up at their new store in #timessquare ✨ Want an extra treat? Swipe through to see an outtake that I've been laughing at for days. 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 #covergirl https://www.instagram.com/p/BrDyvlmHNa_/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=148iouebv2myo

Have you ever been to #bruges in Belgium? I recently went and I absolutely fell in love with the medieval beauty of it all. Want to learn more about my trip there? Head to my site to learn more! www.psitsfashion.com 🇧🇪🇧🇪🇧🇪🇧🇪🇧🇪🇧🇪🇧🇪🇧🇪🇧🇪🇧🇪🇧🇪🇧🇪🇧🇪🇧🇪 #belgium #travelblogger #fatgirlstraveling #girlslovetravel #andigetdressed #whatfatgirlsactuallywear #exploringtheglobe #dametraveler #fromwhereistand #darlingescapes #travelstoke #travelstyle #wearetravelgirls #sheisnotlost #stayandwander #brugge #gltlove #traveldeeper #traveleroftheweek #shetravels #passionpassport #instatravel #lifeofadventure #seetheworld #travelinspiration #womenwhoexplore #girlswhotravel #speechlessplaces #iamtb (at Bruges,belgium) https://www.instagram.com/p/BrB1XJGHdr2/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=12lvv6me2c07v

Pro tip: wanna feel rich even when you're not? Put on a velvet suit that feels like pajamas but gets you oodles of compliments everywhere you go. (Don't let the luxury fool ya, I'm only closet rich!) 💸💸💸💸💸💸💸💸 #xoq #andigetdressed #whatfatgirlsactuallywear #goldenconfidence #nycstreetstyle #plussizefashion https://www.instagram.com/p/BrA-KmPn00c/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=93dymcsp359r