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Cacique Comfort

Happy Monday all!

Undergarments to me are just as important as the clothes I wear.  I was taught by my mother that they are the foundation of your outfit. A good bra and panty set is a must for me.  I’ve been wearing Cacique by Lane Bryant for over 10 years.  Lane Bryant has some of the best bras and panties out there. As a busty plus size woman it is important for me to have the proper support for the girls.  Support for me always meant underwire bras.  I wouldn’t allow myself to wear a wire free bra in fear it wouldn’t support my breasts. Well this Cacique No Wire Full Support Bra has proven me wrong.  My breasts were supported and lifted in the molded cups.  The bra is super comfortable and moved well with me.   While I’m still Team Underwire its good to know I have other bra options available o me. 

Have a good day!

Disclaimer: This is a sponsored post. All opinions expressed are my own. 

Robe: c/o Lane Bryant (here)/ Bra: c/o Lane Bryant (here)/Panty: c/o Lane Bryant (here)

Back Outside With Lane Bryant

Happy Hump Day all!

Now that outside has “reopened” I’ve been (safely) taking advantage of it. One of the things I learned about myself during  the quarantine is that I am a very social person. I like being around my friends and family. I love the freedom of going where I want whenever I want. That freedom being stifled last year was one of the reasons why I got vaccinated back in March.   Once the weather began to warm up I was outta here!  The only problem was I needed new “outside” clothes. I had sold a lot of my clothing so I’ve been rebuilding my Summer wardrobe.  Cute and casual Summer dresses were on the top of my list. And of course Lane Bryant had just what I was looking for.  Lightweight, breezy and fun this stripe maxi dress can be dressed up or down.  I’m a sucker for ruffles so this dress was a must have for me. So don’t be surprised if you see me in this dress sipping on cocktails at a rooftop bar! 

Have a wonderful day y’all! 

This is a sponsored post. Opinions expressed are my own. 

Dress: c/o Lane Bryant (here)/ Earrings: c/o Lane Bryant (here)/Bracelets: c/o Lane Bryant (here)

All Bodies Are Summer Bodies

Happy Monday all!

Summer is here and that means less clothing which can be anxiety producing for a lot of people.  Unfortunately we get very negative messages surrounding who is “Summer body” worthy.  Usually those people look nothing like us so it’s easy to slide down into negativity.  This Summer I challenge all of us to reclaim the notion of what is a “Summer body”.  ALL BODIES ARE SUMMER BODIES!!! Its okay to have cellulite, stretch marks and jiggly parts.  It’s okay to let them show or not.  What is not okay is destroying yourself because you have them.  No one is perfect, NO ONE.  The perfect body is the one you already have so be kind to yourself.  Go easy on your jiggly parts.  Give your stretch marks grace.  Resist the urge to pick yourself apart.  You deserve to have a wonderful relaxing Summer free of body negativity.  

Have a wonderful day!

 

 

Dress: Hanifa

 

 

Finding Joy

Happy Hump Day all!

This  Spring I’ve become obsessed with botanical gardens and lush landscapes.  I booked tickets for tulip picking and got lost in the bloom of cherry blossoms.  I have day trips planned for the New York Botanical Gardens and Longwood Gardens. I find that being in these gorgeous spaces I’m relaxed and at peace with myself.  I never thought I would find joy and happiness amongst the flowers.  Witnessing all this beauty soothes my soul and I find myself craving that more and more. So while the weather is gorgeous and mild I plan to soak up as much joy as I can.  During the Summer the beach and pool are my places of solace.  For the Spring it’s the flowers.

How have you been finding your joy these days?

Have a wonderful evening!

Blazer: HM (not available, similar here)  Skirt: Eloquii (here) Cami: Lane Bryant (Old)  Sandals: Shoe Dazzle (old, similar here)

Life Update

Happy Tuesday y’all!

So y’all know I try to be as transparent as possible.  Many of you have followed me for years so I felt it was important to address my recent weight loss.   Last Fall I had gastric sleeve surgery.  I did it for health reasons  (although there isn’t a “right” or “wrong” reason to have the procedure).  I have no problem with being plus size nor do I want to be “skinny”.  I wanted to move from an unhealthy situation to a healthier one. My mother died at 57 of the illnesses I am currently diagnosed with.   At 49yrs old I know I could end up having a massive stroke  like my mother if I didn’t take charge of my health. I feel very comfortable saying if my mother were alive she would’ve supported my decision 100 percent. Trust me if I could have remained at my previous weight without health complications surgery would have never been an option.  This was not a decision that was made lightly.  I’m fortunate to have a PCP who doesn’t believe all my aliments are weight related.  I approached him about surgery after I had a health scare back in 2019.  That was the “come to Jesus moment” I needed to finally get help.  

With that said you will never see me advocate for weight loss surgery (in fact I don’t recommend it), become some fitness guru or do “before & after” comparisons.   I will  continue to share pics of me at my previous size. I traveled to 18 countries, started a blog, stopped hating my body and wore my first two piece bathing suit at my former weight.  I will continue to live my life just as before. As Cece Olisa  stated “don’t wait on your weight to live your life” and I couldn’t agree more. 

Have a wonderful day!

 

 

Blazer: Eloquii (not available)  Pants: Eloquii (color not available) Cami: Lane Bryant (old)  Sandals: Shoe Dazzle (old) Bag: Brahmin (old)