“Are you sure you want to eat all that food?” My uncle said to me while I was happily filling up my plate with delicious Christmas food on the way to the table. I felt a knot in my stomach and no longer wanted to eat. I was still a child but I understood the connotation. Women are supposed to…
Category: Influencers
Best Affordable Swimsuits for Plus Size Bodies- ZAFUL
Swimsuit season can trigger panic even in the most generally relaxed and confident woman. Being semi-naked in front of others can be intimidating. I grew up in the Caribbean, so water based activities abounded. Based on the subtle disapproving looks from adults whenever I put on a bathing suit, overhearing my parents complain to others about how fat I was and listening…
A Plus Sized Model from Trinidad
Today I begin the adventure of a lifetime. With my life’s belongings distilled into a single suitcase I dive into the belly of the beast. I move into the center of the global fashion industry, New York City. Almost two years ago I offered up myself to the universe as a catalyst for change. After being shamed for so long…
What I Wanted to Say- #BloggersGiveBack
The historical event #BloggersGiveBack took place at the FIT Design Entrepreneurs Collaborative 520 8th Avenue Suite 1202, New York, NY 10018 from 6:30-9:30PM Tuesday, Nov. 13, 2018. A highly curated and diverse group of 200 of New York City’s top influencers and bloggers, models, celebrities, modeling and PR agencies, media and brands with a combined global reach of well over 20 million, have come together to provide clothing donations to Housing Works and in partnership with the media, redefine the terms “Blogger/ Influencer” as being someone who only works for their own benefit, to being someone who can affect positive change in society.