Essiebutton and Liana Beauty are a few of my favorite YouTubers and bloggers. I have been meaning to do this tag for a while and am just getting around […]
The Pretty Plus
Products I’ve Used Up- Empties #1 (Video)
These are my “empties” or the products I’ve used up within the last few months. I love this kind of video, mainly because I’m nosey, but also […]
Weekend Update: Canada, Kate Spade & Casinos
Weekend Update My husband and I went on a weekend road trip to Canada to celebrate a friend’s wedding. Our friend Janelle helped SO much with our wedding. […]
Review: Clinique Take Off the Day Cleansing Balm
Clinque Take the Day Off Cleansing Balm What I liked: The Performance: When I have a full face of makeup, I put this stuff on and it takes […]
Moving Toward Mauve
A good mauve can go a long way! I mean, that is simply my opinion, but I feel like it should be a fact. The pinkish color with […]
Chic, Plus Size Night Out Look
Brett and I were lucky enough to celebrate with some of our dear friends this weekend. Kathy and Liza got married and it was lovely and wonderful!! The night […]
PCOS Symptom Synopsis: 7 Hair Loss Solutions
Blog 12 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. If you […]
Plus Size Workouts: Consider Yoga
Plus Size Workouts Going for a work out as a bigger girl can be daunting. Let’s face it, most of us aren’t as flexible or lack stamina […]
PCOS Symptom Synopsis: Thinning Hair- My Go-To Products
Blog 11 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. Happy […]
Plus Size OOTD: Perfect, Flowy, Dressy Goodness
I can honestly tell you that the moment I put this dress on I was just SO EXCITED. I love it a whole ton. You know those dresses […]
Plus Size OOTD: SPORTS
Did you guys think I would be like, dressed to play tennis or something? NOPE! Not happening. I just didn’t have another way to let you guys know […]
Mini Buffalo Chicken Rolls
Give me won tons or give me death! I really don’t know what I would do without won tons when I am dieting. They help get too much […]
Lorac Skinny Palette- Nude
Like I don’t have enough neutral eyeshadow palettes, right? I know a billion other girls can relate. Between all 3 Naked palettes by Urban Decay, my customized MAC […]
What’s in My Weekend Getaway Makeup Bag?
My husband’s family lives in Cleveland, so we take quite a few weekend trips. (5 hour drives!) I remember the first time we went for the weekend. I […]
July Ipsy & Water Park Day Trip
Last weekend, Brett and I joined Mell and her family at a small, local water park that happens to be at the halfway point between both of our […]
The Nudes Palette (With Swatches)
When I first saw a picture of The Nudes by Maybelline, I knew I wanted it. In all honesty, I didn’t need ANOTHER nude eye shadow palette, but […]
Blogger Event: Bagger Dave’s
About a week ago, I was invited to a happy hour/tasting party to sample some of Bagger Dave’s newest signature drinks. (Spoiler alert: They are all delicious!) […]
PCOS Symptom Synopsis: Trying to Conceive 101
Blog 10 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. Since you all […]
Review: First Aid Beauty Purifying Mask
First Aid Beauty Purifying Mask with Red Clay What I liked: The texture: This is a sticky, gel-like texture that feels cooling when applied. I liked it a lot. […]
Hottest Fat Bride Ever! (Plus Size Bridal OOTD)
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 […]
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 […]
Bridal Party Gifts: Robes & Rings
When I thought of gifts for my bridal party, I wanted to get them something that they could use the day of the wedding and something they would […]
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 […]
What Is PCOS?
Blog 1 in Series: PCOS What is PCOS? (Polycystic Ovary Syndrome) Polycystic ovary syndrome (say “pah-lee-SIS-tik OH-vuh-ree SIN-drohm”) is a problem in which a woman’s hormones are out of balance. […]
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 […]