The burlesque and drag worlds are rife with diversity, vibrancy and 'alternative' ways of living - some of which, sadly, don't get the representation that they deserve in mainstream society. The world is an unforgiving place and rarely extends the arm of acceptance out to those who appear 'different' in the eyes of a society … Continue reading An Interview With… Tyler T Love
Burlesque has long been a hip-swaying, shoulder-shimmying, bum-jiggling space that sparks self-love and confidence in the minds of many. It is a space that doesn't accept hate or negativity, and encourages all manner of body diversity - in fact, burlesque is made from the confidence that it emanates. As if you needed anymore encouragement to take … Continue reading 7 Plus-Size Burlesque Babes Who Will Inspire You To Love Yourself…
The pin-up girl has become a sassy, cutesy and feminist icon in recent years - and the plus-size community has embraced the idea of the pin-up girl with open arms. Here are 11 plus-size pin-ups that you need to follow on Instagram! 1. This babe who I am absolutely bananas about https://www.instagram.com/p/BQ693nVDJnb/?taken-by=pureivorydotca 2. This … Continue reading 11 Plus-Size Pin-Ups You Need to Follow on Instagram…
For much of my life, my body has held me back. Actually, let me clarify. For much of my life, I've allowed my body to hold me back. It had been firmly ingrained in my mind that I was too big to do the things that I wanted to do, that I would fail because … Continue reading Bravery & Bustiers – How a Burlesque Class Helped Me Conquer My Fears
We live in a society that is neither ashamed or embarrassed of having and talking about sex. But if like me, you're a plus-sized babe you'll have struggled to see yourself represented by mainstream media when it comes to feeling and looking sexy. This lack of representation and the general treatment that plus-size bodies have … Continue reading 7 WAYS TO FIND YOUR BODY POSITIVE FLOW IN THE BEDROOM…
If you're not too familiar with the art of burlesque, you might be forgiven for thinking that it only extends the arm of acceptance as far as one single body type. In fact, the only mainstream reference to burlesque has been Christina Aguilera and Cher's rendition of the art of the tease in 'Burlesque'. But, as … Continue reading 7 Reasons Why Burlesque Rocks the BoPo World…
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