Repost: 6 body image issues I don’t want my daughter to inherit from her beauty queen grandmother

Please check out this heartfelt post written by my friend Rosemond Cranner for http://www.Sheknows.com. My mother let being a beauty queen rule her life and mine – and I don’t want my daughter to grow up with those body image issues. Source: 6 body image issues I don’t want my daughter to inherit from her … Continue reading →

The Editor’s Desk – 2015: The Year In Curves!

Happy New Year lovely Swaggerettes! I wish for you a 2016 filled with self-love, laughter and prosperity. As we kick 2015 to the curb I look back on a great year for curves. The Revolution marches on and picking up speed with a message of inclusion and awareness that curves are beautiful too.   1.I had … Continue reading →

Repost: 15 Celebrities Who Fought Back Against Body Shaming: Celebrity Trends: allure.com

Here, we recount 15 times celebrities demonstrated grace–and badass self-confidence–to shut down the haters. Source: 15 Celebrities Who Fought Back Against Body Shaming: Celebrity Trends: allure.com Continue reading →

Wellness Repost: 23 Truths About Breast Cancer That Survivors Want You to Know

When my mother was diagnosed with Cancer many years ago I was devastated and petrified, not really knowing how to talk to her about it. Since then I have made it a point to look at this horrible disease from the patient’s perspective. Here is a repost of a story from Yahoo Health listing the 25 truths … Continue reading →

Editor’s Desk: A Date With Oprah – Super Soul Sessions

My friend Casandra gave me the most amazing gift ever when she invited me to attend the Los Angeles Super Soul Sessions hosted by the ultimate curvy lady – Oprah! From the moment she called it was countdown since my week left me in need of some serious spiritual healing. (8) eight hours and (10) ten healers in … Continue reading →

Curvy U: What Is Strength?

I met Maryam Faresh over a decade ago, she became a very dear friend/healer and introduced me to my mentor (Curvy U Contributor) Amankeda and together they changed my life. A very gifted psychic and counselor I knew Maryam would have an interesting perspective on how women can define strength in a much healthier way. Continue reading →

Swaggerette Profile: Sharyn Hillyer Chan – Sharyn From U.N.C.L.E

I am very excited about the new Guy Ritchie film “Man From U.N.C.L.E” because I was so obsessed with the 1960’s television show. I loved all the spy series from that era and this one had it all, from a dark handsome lead (Robert Vaughn) to the amazing clothes and strong, sexy, smart women characters … Continue reading →