Category: Body Image

Body Image, Fashion

My Strapless Bra & Shapewear Guide

I went from a size 28 to 18 and now my tummy rolls and back fat are a bit... um... UNRULY. I keep my confidence up with foundation garments... Some might ask if foundation garments are "body positive". That's a decision you have to make for yourself. Walking into a meeting feeling self conscious about my back fat pulls my focus away from work. If sliding on some Shapewear keeps my mind on building a better future for plus size women, as I build theCURVYcon then it’s a body positive decision for me. Here is my Guide to Flawless Shapewear & Strapless Bras:

Body Image, Fashion

Plus Size Summer Outfit: White Denim Skirt

I know my confidence is growing when this happens:Warm weather comes... and I put away my sweaters.For many years, I wore hoodies and sweaters all year round in an effort to hide my body. If you happened to see a girl walking around in the blazing heat on the 4th of July, wearing a maxi dress and a long sleeve cardigan... that was me. My bad.But each summer, the more my self confidence grew, the easier it became to get dressed. I learned to show my arms, my legs and eventually wear a bikini at the beach!

Body Image, Fashion, Life

My New Podcast: Cocktails & Confidence

Chastity Garner and CeCe Olisa are asked everyday about their level of confidence, from fashion to building their own business, and how they get the confidence to do what they do. Each week, CeCe and Chastity will explore what it takes to be confident, over cocktails.