Welcome to Day 8 of #FeelGoodFebruary! DISCOVER We often go through our days doing the same things at the same time. We are creatures of habit, and sometimes it can be refreshing to break these habits! It doesn’t have to be anything big – do you normally take lunch at your desk? How about going … Continue reading #FeelGoodFebruary Day 8: Discover
Unless you've been living under a rock (or a shell, in this case), you won't have missed the influx of mermaid-related goodies being available in most mainstream shops. Nor would the popularity of mermaid-themed make-up have passed you by. But what happens when mermaiding is more than just a trend or Instagram-worthy post? What happens … Continue reading The Secret Life of a Mermaid…
If you're involved in the body positive community, the chances are you've come across the badass, lingerie-wearing, body confident babe that is Niamh Morrison (HCupChronicles). Not only does she post knee-quiveringly good lingerie posts with captions to boot, but she does a lot of work towards better visibility in the LGBTQI* community. Here, I interview … Continue reading An Interview With… HCupChronicles
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…
If you follow me on social media you'll know that my most recent endeavour has been burlesque. For a long time, I've been interested in taking lessons but it's only been since I've discovered body positivity that I've actually booked the damned classes! And what can I say - after winning a 'gold star' for … Continue reading Body Lovin’ Burlesque | Q&A with the Expert…
Last year, I wrote an article for The Independent discussing why the plus-size community shouldn't be let down by its own brands. My comments were a reaction to Evans' 'body positive' clothing campaign #StyleHasNoSize. Disappointingly, Evans seemed to take a severely lacklustre approach to diversity and completely missed a golden opportunity to make a prominent and … Continue reading Dear Curvy Kate, you’re doing it right…
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