Don’t you guys love when you have a hot date? That super fun, really exciting time leading up to it when you’re getting ready- anticipating the evening? ME […]
The Pretty Plus
#PSOOTD: Floral & Flirty at the First Indy Blog Society Social
What better kind of outfit for a blogger social than a floral & flirty dress and a chic black hat? Okay, you’re right…I didn’t wear the hat all […]
Getting Cozy & Intimate with K-Y® LOVE Sensuality Pleasure Gel
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone.#KYTrySomethingNew #CollectiveBias I love my husband. I love spending time with […]
#PSOOTD: Plaid & Beer at Fat Head’s in Cleveland
AMERICA! That’s what I want to scream every time I think about the fact that I wore red, white, and blue plaid to sample some beer at Fat […]
Top 4 Blogger Basics
Top 4 Blogger Basics: 1. Find & Solidify Your Voice/Purpose We talked a lot about what goes into the process of making a blog. One of the main […]
Plus Size Baseball Game Outfit
Can we all just agree that baseball is the best sport? No matter what teams are playing, if the option of a baseball game comes up, 9 times […]
Plus Size OOTD: From Work to Wine
Last week, I had the pleasure of getting out on the town and meeting a few local bloggers. I’m going to start my #PSOOTD post by telling you […]
Weighing Heavily: Obesity, PCOS, & Diabetes
Last week, I updated you all on my PCOS story, but also let you know I had some results pending. My tests came back and my doctor confirmed […]
#SoFabUOTR: My Weekend in Chicago!
It’s been a little over two weeks, and I am still buzzing from the wonderful blogger’s conference that was Social Fabric University On the Road. It was my […]
The Problem with PCOS
I say “problem” like there aren’t a million problems with PCOS. (If you don’t know what PCOS, please take the time to read more about it here.) It’s […]
Drugstore Makeup Haul (Video)
Who doesn’t just LOVE a good makeup haul?! I think they are so fun to watch, because it’s always interesting to see what people pick up from […]
Sunday Pampering
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #BioréStripDown #CollectiveBias Do you ever have those weekends that feel […]
Plus Size Haul: Collective Brand Video
It’s been a loooong time since I have done a plus size haul, which is strange, because I feel like I am shopping just about all the […]
Packing Light for a Weekend Getaway
Summer is the queen of weekend getaways. From road trips to beach trips, shopping trips, or weekends at the casino, Summer seems to be the host of people […]
PCOS Hair Removal: Using an Epilator
As a lady with PCOS, I am always looking for great ways to remove unwanted hair. While I still loooove my Tinkle Razors to provide a quick fix, […]
Review: Origins Out of Trouble 10 Minute Mask
Origins Out of Trouble 10 Minute Mask What I liked: The Feeling: I always love the minty feeling, and this one has just that. It feels really fresh and […]
My First ColourPop Cosmetics Haul & Try On!
Have you heard of ColourPop Cosmetics? I had, and for some reason, I just put it out of my mind! It wasn’t until I saw a video […]
QUIZ: Should You Boycott Lilly Pulitzer for Fat Shaming?
In case you haven’t heard, Lilly Pulitzer is under fire recently because of the “fat shaming decor” that was hung and captured in a photograph featured by The Cut (see […]
Joan Maxi by SWAK Designs | PSOOTD
Who doesn’t love a pretty maxi dress? You know, the kind you can dress down with sandals or dress up with heels and some pretty jewelry? Ahhh, it’s […]
Lilly Pulitzer for Target Plus Size Lookbook
As promised, I am happy to share some of the things I picked up from the phenomenon that was #lillyfortarget. I was only able to purchase one of […]
Life on Sundays: My Favorite Moms
I’m beyond lucky to have so many great moms around me. While I think I may love my cat more than they love any of their kids, […]
Mother’s Day Care Package
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and Walmart Family Mobile. All opinions are mine alone. #MobileMemories #CollectiveBias Mother’s Day is quickly approaching, and I am […]
Curvy Girl Workout Gear: Livi Active by Lane Bryant
Livi Active by Lane Bryant Since I began blogging, I can easily say my style has changed by leaps and bounds. I remember 4 years ago when I […]
La Palette Nude 2 by L’Oreal
Of course L’Oreal couldn’t just bring one palette out…they had to do two at a time! Last week, I wrote about La Palette Nude 1, and now I […]
Cleveland Eats
By now, you may or may not know that I frequent the Cleveland area. My husband’s family lives there, so we are bound to be there once every […]
La Palette Nude 1 by L’Oreal
When I started seeing British beauty bloggers/vloggers talking about La Palette Nude Beige- I was sold. I thought the packaging was really smart and it seemed to be […]
Sweet Italian Turkey Meatballs
I know what you’re thinking. You’re thinking, “But, Brittney, you don’t even LIKE ground turkey!” You’re right. It’s not my preference, but for some reason that is […]
PCOS Survival Kit
*Que “Survivor” by Destiny’s Child* By now, if you have been a regular reader, you know what PCOS is. If you have just tuned in, and you need some […]
Life on Sundays: My Perfect Wedding Day
It’s been 9 wonderful months since my husband and I said “I do.” I’ve been meaning to post all these pictures for a while now! (I have hundreds, […]
Looks Like PCOS to Me: A Visual Guide to Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome
I’m like a poster child for Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome. I have pretty much every outward and inward symptom you could think of for PCOS. I also know that […]
Curvy Girl Workout Gear: My Favorite Shirt of ALL TIME
When it comes to athletic gear and curvy girls, it’s all about comfort. Okay, that’s not true. It’s like, 4 parts comfort and 1 part fashion. In any […]
3 Ingredient Sweet Pork Tacos (Crockpot)
When you’re ballin’ on a budget (like yours truly,) you tend to buy the pork tenderloin. There are many reasons to purchase a pork tenderloin, but my main […]
Big Girls on TV: Reality Shows
There are two “big” shows on television right now that focus on plus size women. I’m not talking about those medical shows (shout out to My 600 lb […]
So You Were Diagnosed with PCOS…
Being diagnosed with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome is a lot to swallow. For me, I had this overwhelming sense of fear for my future husband’s sake (Brett, obvi, who I […]
Curvy Girl Workout Gear: Plus Size Yoga
I’ve found that you get out of yoga just as much as you put in. If you go in with a lazy mindset, you can just half-ass everything […]
Cancel Your Valentine’s Day Reservations
Not everyone is fancy. I know I’m not! Brett and I had reservations at a “fancy” restaurant here in Indianapolis, but ultimately decided to back out of it. […]
Curvy Girl Workout Gear: Major Sweat Sesh
Get it girl. You’re working out, you have a routine (or you’re trying to get a routine, if you’re anything at all like me.) Just get it. […]
Curvy Girl Workout Gear: Plus Size Outdoor Outfit
First of all, thank you everyone for all the positive feedback on my first installment of Curvy Girl Workout Gear! I am so excited about this series and […]
January Favorites 2015 feat. Lola (Video)
Over the weekend, my mini bestie, Lola, stayed with me. We had an awesome time! We did dinner, had a tea party, decorated cupcakes, watched movies…but the best […]
Curvy Girl Workout Gear: Plus Size Running Outfit
Your resolution is set and in motion, but you are SICK of going to the gym and being uncomfortable or feeling frumpy. You keep looking at blogs […]
7 Reasons to Love Yourself NOW & Not Just When You Lose the Weight
It’s the beginning of a fresh new year, and you’ve made your resolutions. Always and forever, one of the biggest, most popular resolutions is to lose weight. I […]
I Wish Plus Size Clothing…
How many times have you walked through the store, head hung down, making the loooong trek to the back of the store to get to your tiny, little […]
Top 8 Lessons I’ve Learned
A great, big happy birthday to myself! January 8th is one of my favorite days of each year. I think I love the new year for so many […]
My Top 14 Beauty Picks of 2014
2014 was the best of times, and it was the worst of times. I don’t know why I said that. Below are my picks for the […]
Pollo Packs (Mexican Chicken Foil Pack Recipe)
Oh my glob. I love this recipe. I’ve made it many times, but this last time I decided to really load it up with some extra veggies. And […]
Top 14 Favorite Moments of 2014
Happy Sunday, friends! Today, I am happy to walk you through my favorite moments in 2014 with some photos. It’s been a big, eventful year, that’s for sure! […]
2015 Resolutions: Health, Wealth, Local Eats, Books & Beauty
Happy New Year to some of my favorite people! I hope 2014 treated you well, and I am sure 2015 has many, many great things in store for […]
What I Did Right in 2014 & Major Resolution Fails
Have you ever gotten to the end of a year and decided to look back on everything? To really take a step back and evaluate all that you […]
Life on Sundays: Wisconsin Trip & Outlet Haul (Video)
Last weekend, Brett and I went on a little road trip to meet up with one of my very best friends, Melanie. She lives in Minnesota, so we […]
Lazy Christmas Day Makeup Tutorial (Video)
Everyone loves a good, getting fancy makeup tutorial for Christmas. I mean, I even did one this year…and then ended up not even going to a Christmas party! […]
How to Construct: The Perfect Cozy Gift Basket
Whether you’re just shopping a bit last minute or you are trying to find a genius way to assemble the cozy gifts you’ve gotten your friends, this is […]
Review: Triple Oxygen Facial in a Box by Bliss
I went into Sephora last weekend, just browsing. My $20 off a $50 purchase was burning a hole in my pocket, so I was wanting to just spend […]
Curvy Girl’s Guide to Workout Gear
Curvy Girl’s Guide to Workout Gear I can’t be the only one who is doing the big gear up for my new year’s resolutions! I’m talking spending […]
TARTE Chic to Cheek Blush Set
TARTE Chic to Cheek Blush Set You guuuuys! I love this set! It was my first purchase of the holiday season, and I couldn’t be happier with it. […]
Beginner’s Guide to the Finishing Touches (Video)
This is my last video in my series of 4 super basic makeup application tutorials. I hope you’ve enjoyed! You can see the list of products I’ve used […]
Beginner’s Guide to SUPER Simple Bronze Eyeshadow (Video)
Bronze Eyeshadow I need to start out by apologizing for the blurriness of this video. I didn’t know it was blurry until about a month after I […]
Beginner’s Guide to Bronzer, Blush, & Highlight (Video)
Bronzer, Blush, & Highlight Blush is my favorite part of makeup! It’s so bright and cheery and perks up your complexion so well. This video is a really […]
Beginner’s Guide to Applying Foundation, Concealer & Powder
Foundation, Concealer & Powder This is my first in a four part series on how I apply my makeup. I can’t stress enough that I am not […]
Beginner’s Drugstore Makeup Kit (Video)
I get asked almost weekly about what beginners should purchase, so I am glad that I finally took the time to record a video to do a really […]
9 Essential Makeup Brushes for Beginners
Makeup Brushes for Beginners Below, you will find my 9 essential makeup brushes for beginners. If you’re not used to the “makeup brush” type of application yet, I […]