reclaiming my time

5 Great Reasons to Do a Lingerie Photoshoot, No Matter Your Age

Ever thought about doing a lingerie photoshoot? Not as a gift for a partner, be it their birthday or Valentine’s Day. I’m talking about getting out of your comfort zone, embracing vulnerability, and celebrating your one, beautiful feminine self. It can be scary to wear next to nothing for a photographer. But who says you have […]

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2018

Planning the New Year by Looking Back at What I Did in 2018

Every January, for the past several, I’ve gotten together with friends to create a yearly vision board. I’ve never been big on resolutions, but a visual reminder of my personal goals works for me. I can post it on the fridge or keep it at my writing desk, or focus on it during meditation. One of […]

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fat positive

20 Fat Positive Instagrammers You Must Follow

The last time I went out to dinner with my parents, we got into what would have been a knock-down drag-out fight except for the fact that we were at a table in a fancy restaurant. It all started when my dad claimed that fat people didn’t have the right to buy nice work pants. […]

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lingerie trends

Lingerie Trends: What’s Staying and What’s New for 2018

Part of what fascinates me in writing about lingerie is why people buy the things they do. Why did velvet just take off this past season? Why has the strappy bra trend refused to die? Can we ever escape the all-encompassing reign of black mesh lingerie? Is what we buy dictated by lingerie trends? Whether […]

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9 Curve Friendly Velvet Lingerie Pieces for Your Inner Movie Star

Velvet lingerie is always around when colder weather sets in, but the flavor of the trend can vary. Last year it was all ’90s inspired, which was not my thing. But I love the 1930s Devore velvet inspired pieces that are starting to pop up this year. To me, velvet always feels like the ultimate […]

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