Remember my post about my decision to be a fat bride? I am SO glad I didn’t stress about my weight before my wedding. I got all my […]
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Chicken Enchilada Cupcakes
If you have had enough of my cupcake recipes, get outta here! Not really. Stay, but just skip this recipe. Actually, this might not be the one to […]
Flirty Plus Size OOTD & NEW HAIR!
So, I guess my outfit isn’t the TOTAL focus of this post. I really just wanted to talk a ton about my new hair. Here are the details […]
Boscia BB Cream Light
Boscia BB Cream Light I had every intention of using my garage sale money to pick up some of the Diorskin Nude BB Cream over the weekend. […]
Review: Glamglow Powermud Dualcleanse Treatment
Glamglow Powermud Dualcleanse Treatment What I liked: The scent: This product smells of apples! It’s probably one of the strangest scented masks I have ever used, but it was […]
Plus Size Outfit & New Hair Cut
Do you guys love my haircut?! I sure do…I just think it’s so chic and a bit edgy. I’ve colored it since the weekend, so I can’t […]
Plus Size Casual July 4th OOTD
If you’re like me, you are just casually hanging out today. No concrete plans except that I am going to be based out of my Mom & Dad’s […]
No Buy UPDATE & Haul?
Seems kind of like an oxymoron to have a haul mixed in with my NO BUY update, but let me explain it to you all! First of all, […]
How to Make Some Extra Cash
Oh you know you need some extra spending money. Whether you are saving for something extra special, you need the extra money for bills/life (which can get SO […]
PCOS Symptom Synopsis: Miscarriages
Blog 9 in Series: PCOS If you don’t know what PCOS is, then please take the time to read the first post in this series, which can be found here. […]
Plus Size OOTD: Red White Black & Blue
I’m glad to take part in the “big girls can wear stripes too” movement, but I never thought I couldn’t in the first place. Yeah, yeah, yeah…horizontal stripes […]
Mrs. Mason Update
Hello all! I hope you’ve been having a lovely week! I’ve been asked a lot lately when I will be posting wedding photos and makeup, and I just […]
Plus Size OOTD: High Waisted Floral Shorts
There’s more to this picture than just my pasty white legs. (That gift is year-round, friends!) This is an adorable outfit I only got to wear for […]
PCOS Symptom Synopsis: Acne Concealing & Cover Up
Blog 8 in Series: PCOS If you don’t know what PCOS is, then please take the time to read the first post in this series, which can be found here. This post […]
No Buy in June AND July
WHAT IS A NO BUY? I’ve had about a million people ask me this. A “No Buy” is basically where you do not buy ANYTHING extra. You can […]
Plus Size OOTD: High Tea & Hyde Park
If you didn’t know that I took my honeymoon to London, well…now you do! It was an amazing trip!! My husband and I spent the trip exploring the […]
PCOS Symptom Synopsis: Beginner’s Guide to Acne Prevention
Blog 7 in Series: PCOS If you don’t know what PCOS is, then please take the time to read the first post in this series, which can be found here. Walk in […]
PCOS Symptom Synopsis: Cystic & Hormonal Acne
Blog 6 in Series: PCOS If you don’t know what PCOS is, then please take the time to read the first post in this series, which can be found here. The Nitty […]
Plus Size Outfit – Road Trip Comfy Chic
Last weekend, Brett and I made a 4 hour trip to attend his sister’s wedding reception. It was a beautiful day and she had it in a big […]
Drop the Wedding Diet: Why I Decided to be a Fat Bride
My friend Nina got married a few weeks ago now and confidently rocked an amazing dress! She looked whimsical and girly! She also used the same photographer I […]
Review: Sally Hansen Brush-On Hair Remover
On the left in these pictures, you see a picture I posted on my last blog of some hair removal tools. I LOVE the Sally Hansen Spray-On Remover […]
PCOS Symptom Synopsis: Hirsutism
Blog 5 in Series: PCOS If you don’t know what PCOS is, then please take the time to read the first post in this series, which can be […]
Spray Tanning Tips for the Plus Size Gal
Both pictures include VERY minimal amounts of the SAME makeup. Both pictures were taken in the SAME spot, same lighting, same time 1 day apart. I got lash […]
PCOS Symptom Synopsis: Hidradenitis Suppurativa
Blog 4 in Series: PCOS There are many, many, many underlying symptoms to PCOS. Some, you might not even realize are related…but they probably are! The Nitty Gritty: […]
Neutral Mac Eyeshadow Palette
Woo-hoo for completed MAC palettes! I can honestly say I had never really cared to do this before, but lately I have had a really specific look […]
English-Inspired Bridal Shower
This weekend, my Maid of Honor and my “Sister of Honor” (which is a new term coined by me specifically for my big day) threw me a beautiful […]
PCOS Symptom Synopsis: Weight Gain/Loss
Blog 3 in Series: PCOS If you don’t know what PCOS is, then please take the time to read the first post in this series, which can be […]
PCOS Symptom Synopsis: Missed Periods/Infertility
Blog 2 in Series: PCOS If you don’t know what PCOS is, then please take the time to read my last post in this series, which can be […]
Plus Size OOTD: Hunter Green
It’s cold again in Indiana. I walked outside this morning to 4 degree weather. My snot was freezing inside my nose! Just..not cool. I bundled up and […]
Glam Glow Thirstymud Hydrating Treatment
Being a victim of dry skin is rough. (Punny, huh?) But really, it is. It makes applying makeup an absolute terror. It makes you look like you […]
Curb Your Office Hunger
I feel like when I don’t have snacks in my desk drawer at work, it could easily become the Hunger Games up in my office space. I could […]
What Is Plus Size, Anyway?
I can tell you what it’s not! It’s not a size 8! And you know what? I would KILL to be a size 12, so I don’t think […]
New You in 2014: Keep Your Plans Organized
In the last few months of the year I took to keeping my plans and bills organized. I find that it’s really easy to do and it keeps […]
New You in 2014: How to Get Active for (Basically) Free (Part 2)
Yesterday was long and stressful and by the time I got around to blogging, I was just worn out. By my own mistake, I didn’t include a […]
New You in 2014: How to Get Active for (Basically) Free
I bought a Planet Fitness membership last year in February. I didn’t even start out doing well with going. I thought I wanted to run. I suck at […]
New You in 2014: Happy New Year!!
Happy New Year to you all! I hope you’ve had a happy and safe holiday season with your families and friends. I’ve read a lot on social […]
New You in 2014: Be Your Best
Beeee youuuurrr BEST! Be your best! Put your own service to the test! That was a lame intro. Beauty & the Beast “Be Our Guest” reference if you […]
New You in 2014: Unclutter Your Life
At any given time I can have 15 apps open on my phone, 35 junk emails waiting on me to delete, 4-5 tasks I agreed to do but […]
New You in 2014: How to Count Calories
If you’re like millions of Americans, you will be starting a diet this new year. I remember when I was first starting, I didn’t know which way to […]
New You in 2014: 6 Tips for Goal Setting
Today, I am going to talk about setting goals. Not just ANY goals, but REALISTIC goals. I’m pretty good about setting goals, but I lack the follow up […]
New Blog Series: New You in 2014
*My year in review! When I look back at 2013, I can’t be mad. I can’t complain. I’ve had a GREAT year. 1. I started a weight loss […]
Red Lips & Heavy Lashes
I just thought I would show you all this make up look from the other night because I am totally in love with it. You know what […]
New: Revlon ColorBurst Balms
Just when you guys didn’t think I could review or show you any more lip stuff, here comes more! (And I have a ton more to show […]
Review: Naked 2 by Urban Decay
It only makes sense that by the time I actually get around to purchasing the Naked 2 palette by Urban Decay that they would come out with […]
Using New Makeup
No, guys…these pictures haven’t been edited at all. It’s seriously my makeup that is making me look flawless and glowy. I’ve used a bit of the newest products […]
NARS Guy Bourdin One Night Stand Cheek Palette
NARS Guy Bourdin One Night Stand Cheek Palette This palette is one I couldn’t resist. There had been others I’ve seen and let go, but not this […]
Review: YSL Babydoll Mascara
YSL Babydoll Mascara The thing I love the most about this mascara is the smell. I know that sounds crazy, but I can’t be the only one […]
Elixir ColorSensational by Maybelline
If I had to choose one drugstore makeup brand…heck…ANY makeup brand to buy for the rest of my life, I would choose Maybelline. I feel like they have […]
Rockateur Blush by Benefit Cosmetics
Benefit Cosmetics is famous for their gorgeous, pinup-esque packaging and marketing, with one of their most iconic products being their boxed blushes. I had never been compelled to […]
British Inspired Plus Size Outfit
Recently, I am obsessed with English fashion and beauty. From the way that they dress over the top and on trend almost all the time, to the fact […]
Pinspired Plus Size OOTD
I swear, I use Pinterest more than I use anything else. Why wouldn’t I? It has all the things I like: low calorie recipes, fashion, makeup, home […]
Amber Riley – Plus Size Inspo
I had this idea in my head to do some plus size celebrity outfits of the day. So when I posted a poll to get some feedback about […]
“MEOW”tfit of the Day (Plus Size)
I love big cat shirts so much. Do you guys remember when I posted about the things I ordered from Forever 21+ last month? Well now is the […]
Plus Size Outfit 9/26/2013
I really need to get over my fear of having someone else take my OOTD pics. I just feel like it’s an awkward thing to do. “Uh…hey, wanna […]
Brush Bath: How to Clean Your Makeup Brushes
Do you ladies wash your brushes at least once a week? I don’t. I know, SO GROSS…but I forget to! (My bad.) I probably do it every 3-4 […]
Quinoa Breakfast Bites- Turkey Sausage Omelet
As I am sure I have told you all, I am awful at mornings. I have the BEST intentions to wake up early, take my time getting ready, […]
Glam Glow Super-Mud Mask
Glam Glow Super-Mud Mask I get probably 20-25 samples per month. I usually try 2-5 of them per month. However, I was super excited to see a […]
Top 5 Kitchen Tips to Make Dieting Easy
I would be lying if I said I have been good on my dieting lately. I went off it for a good 3 months. By went off, I […]
Mani Monday: Red, White, Blue & I Do
Red, White, Blue & I Do In honor of my favorite holiday, Independence Day or the 4th of July, this week’s mani is red, white & blue. How […]
The Righteous Butter by Soap & Glory
The Righteous Butter by Soap & Glory Every time I go to Sephora, I hold the Soap & Glory products and think about purchasing them and then […]