body positivity

You asked, I delivered!  After months of testing, I'm finally sharing my favorite sticky bras for women with larger bust sizes.  The issue came up recently when I was preparing for my friends' wedding and found myself in need of a bra option that 1) offered support in a deep

Turning Points in My Recovery image courtesy of hoka one one // photographer matt trappe *Trigger warning: this post discusses eating disorders and body dysmorphia. If you or someone you know is suffering, please contact the NEDA helpline or chat for anonymous support, resources and treatment options.* My journey to finding recovery

A few years ago, a special person unexpectedly slid into my DMs and quickly became my ride-or-die virtual BFF - Bailey Peyton. Ever since, we have encouraged one another, lifted each other up in hard times, been a spring-board for new ideas and a helping hand when it came to

The second week of the 21 Day Body Love Challenge is in full swing and our big focus is adding movement (a.k.a. exercise) to our daily routine.  Movement is such an incredible way to honor your body.  I think sometimes when we hear “exercise” our mind automatically goes to an

If there has been one constant in the history of fashion, it’s the limitations that have been put on what women “should” wear and what is considered appropriate for each body type.  We have been led to believe that only women of a certain size could wear the latest trends

shop the look Approaching the close of 2018, I realized I was in desperate need of a retreat.  I needed a break to recover, reset and refocus.  The past year was filled with many ups and downs, a lot of successes and failures turning points that brought with them plenty of hard

When I first decided I wanted to shoot swimwear looks, I knew that it would be a challenge.  I was pushing myself out of my comfort zone. To be completely transparent, I have never felt comfortable in a bikini. In fact, I didn’t wear one until I was in high

I FEEL PRETTY is officially out in theaters today and it is a film that you, your mom, sister, aunt, cousin, best friend and every female you’ve ever met should go see. I had the chance to go see an early screening of I FEEL PRETTY by STXfilms earlier this