Y'all, I have been making jokes about "falling" into fall fashion SO MUCH the last few week, I'm surprised no one has been groaning in response. ????????
It's important to laugh at your own jokes, just saying!
Okay, so I snagged some fall pieces from Torrid, that I LOVED! I teamed up...
Well, hello cutie!
After my blog post on plus size sewing resources was published, I had a few friends and community members reach out to me – asking for advice on purchasing a sewing machine.
There's a lot to consider when purchasing a sewing machine, so let's talk about what you...
Y'all, it's no secret I love New York. While the city can be a tad overwhelming, there's such an incredible mix of people, art & culture, and just this ENERGY in the air there.
Aaaaand, NYC is home to one of my fave plus size boutiques: plus BKLYN.
I met the...
If you're a plus size babe learning to sew clothes, you may find that the options for plus-size garments are LIMITED. I've spent hours googling, "Where Can I Buy Plus Size Sewing Patterns?" Because, while you can always "grade up" patterns to fit you, that takes a lot of time,...
I've had a Vogue subscription for years, thinking it was the only go-to for fashion news/opinions/etc.
Boy, was I wrong!
As I've worked on my collection, and done my damndest to self-educate about the fashion industry, I've found some really helpful resources. This tweet from Arlan really bring it home:
https://twitter.com/ArlanWasHere/status/1046044818026246150
https://twitter.com/ArlanWasHere/status/1046046226045636611
I make...
Are you thinking about going fabric shopping in Los Angeles? Can't decide if it's worth it and you're looking for some hot takes?
Well friend, you are in the right place!!!
Tips for Fabric Shopping in the Los Angeles Garment District
As I've worked on my collection, I've learned a LOT about...
For the past few years, Chromat has staged a press takeover for NYFW. Their PR agency is definitely kept busy, through a dynamic combination of diverse casting, interesting pieces and their rallying cry for women and femmes to become a #ChromatBabe.
While I wait for Chromat to drop a 4X...
Are you intrigued by the plus size options at Leota? Then this post is for you! Leota sent me a few pieces to review, so let's get into it!
Finding professional or workwear options as a plus size babe is HARD. I don't know why, but a lot of brands...
This past weekend I attended the TCFStyle Expoin Atlanta, Georgia. The event is in its fourth year, and was created by the one and only Marie Denee of The Curvy Fashionista. I attended the event as the #official Barkwood Clothing Brand Ambassador.
Below, I've shared an event recap (with tips for next year!!), as...
Over the last few years, there has been an enormous increase in the plus size clothing offering. Brands have sold out of fashion forward clothing overnight, and existing brands have extended their size offerings (not always with great success).
Despite moving forward, there is still a decided lack in contemporary...
