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If anyone knows me personally, you know that my beauty sleep is a must. After moving 2000 miles away from home and buying an Amazon mattress, sleep was not as comfortable. But finally I found a bed and frame specifically designed for larger bodies! Big Fig Mattress came through with the entire sleep system, also made in the USA by the way! With the highest quality coils, individually wrapped for…

Hello Spring 2023! As we move from the winter season into a new season of blooming (Both in life and landscape) we embrace changes and the beauty that comes with those changes! In fashion that’s putting away the sweaters and coats and breaking out the spring dresses and fun leisure wear! With summer peeking behind, swimwear is an entire category of its own! I’ve already started here in…

Quarantine has created a unique time for us all. A time of reflection and of change, of being uncomfortable and moving past any doubt and barriers. This recent photo shoot represents the feeling of suppression and lack of identity being locked away in quarantine. The shedding of cloak of doubt helps create a new beginning, a new me shedding the darkness and embracing what is to come. Breaking…

Social Media Blackout : An Influencer Nightmare or a blessing in disguise? Why you should diversify your platforms.

As I sit here working on a Monday as usual from the dark living room, I begin to see discussions of Facebook and then Instagram not accessible. Co-workers and friends messaged in dismay, some panicked, some bewildered, and some actually happy about the situation! Considering I had already finished my social media work for the day I didn’t even know an issue was happening! Wow, has social media…

Sustainable Fashion is the new Cool Fashion! No more Walk of Shame with the Weekender Bag! It’s the Walk of Fame!

Let’s talk sustainability in fashion. A topic we have seen periodically peppered throughout the fashion industry, trending on runways showcasing state of the art repurposed fashion, and these sustainable brands are leading the way into the future of a new sustainable world. With the talk of global warming, the worldwide initiatives to end emissions in 30 years, and the wasteful factors…

Cute bohemian fashion has always appealed to me so it was no wonder that while scrolling the gram one day that I ran across Kantha Bae who caught my eye. I was so impressed with the free flowing movement of the pieces, the boho vibe, look of comfort, yet the pieces still screamed a bit of a city chic vibe.  I knew I had to have one.  Then, my wish came true! Kantha Bae Ruana photo by Anthony…

Shein has sponsored a few hauls this year from spring to summer swimsuits and now a winter haul to finish up 2020 and into 2021. I chose these looks based primarily on comfort with soft, warm, and wearable fabrics that would work for a vacation to the valley. This Vegas trip wouldn’t have been the same without the Shein pieces that were comfortable and doable with our daily activities. From the…

Dear-Lover.com sponsored this fall/winter collaboration to show you how a wholesale supplier can help provide you affordable fashion year round for you or to stock your online or local boutique or storefront. Note that most of these items are bought in bulk as well as a $99 minimum at Dear-Lover.com. Affordable fashion and pretty cute! Click here to see these looks in action on the full Youtube…

Part 1 of 3: 2020-2021 Winter Plus Size Fashion Inspiration: Comfy, Casual, and Cute! Roaso.com Plus Size Haul

This fall/winter has shown no signs of stopping here in the Midwest and winter was felt as early as October. This pushed me to jump into winter fashion full speed to end the year warm and in style! I reviewed a few brands that have great price points, good quality, and stylish/trendy options to choose from. Installment 1 is Roaso.com. CODE•SUSAN10 save 15% on anything on the sight! This online…

WE LOVE COLORS • PLUS SIZE TIGHTS & MORE

We Love Colors is based out of Miami, FL, USA where the tights are dyed and most produced in the warehouse. The company embraces the love of oneself and others and full acceptance of all making that clear with their brand message. Photo by Carl Hurst : Love Yourself Event. OKC The tights feature high quality materials so your threads will stretch and last through multiple wears (even the…

Fashion to Figure remains a go to for my wardrobe and the latest sponsored haul as an FTFBABE didn’t dissapoint! The pieces I selected feature denim, flowey tops, and casual pieces to wear around the city or a day outdoors. When you checkout use code FTFSUGGA and save 15% at www.fashiontofigure.com.

Look 1: Casual Beach Day Look

This look features a sweater dress with the collab from…

Fa•Shein Fall Plus Size Fashion Haul – 4 looks from Day to Evening!

This fall fashion lineup consists of comfortable pieces yet versatile and simple to transition into fall and winter.  Casual fashion is all the rage right now with many office jobs virtual or working from home in the United States.  All pieces were gifted from Shein.com as part of their Walk the Runway fall campaign releasing boho, city chic, and other unique styles ranging from a small up to a…

As an official FTF Babe I am bringing you the latest, and hottest fashion for the curves from Fashion to Figure. This fashion sells out quick and if you don’t buy it quick enough it may be gone from your cart in less than 60 seconds. Code FTFSUGGA will save you at checkout. I found a few summer pieces to showcase a more feminine side of myself with inspiration from my recent trips to nature and…