Author: asifweb
Happy New Year! I hope your new year has gone well so far and that 2024 will be better than you can even envision right now. My holidays and New Year were very quiet and peaceful on the outside, which means the noise in my head has been deafeningly loud. The new year brings up so many things: the reflection of the previous 12 months, the pressure of defining what you want in 2024, and weight loss messaging everywhere (heightened significantly this year by injections.) I found myself trying to numb the noise in my head by decorating all the…
Content warning: Mentions of body size, intentional weight loss, anti-fat bias. TL;DR: Big body feelings. In my last blog post, I mentioned that there have been a lot of complicated conversations in my head that I want to move to this blog. It’s easier said than done, because these discussions are deep in the weeds about bodies, diet culture, anti-fat bias, and honestly, just existing in a fat* body. Yet, I feel like there are others out there who are also trying to negotiate these same big feelings. Maybe this post will make you feel less alone, or at the…
Disclosure: This blog post is not sponsored by Universal Standard, but I did receive a free (US) Club Box in exchange for showcasing the outfit on Instagram. If you use my link or coupon code in this post to make a purchase, I will receive a small commission on the sale at no additional cost to you. Thank you for supporting my work! Universal Standard, one of my favorite brands with a size range inclusive of sizes 00-40, has launched The (US) Club. In this post, I’ll share: What is the (US) Club? How is The (US) Club different from…
Disclosure: This blog post is not sponsored by Universal Standard, but there are affiliate links in this post. If you use my link or coupon code in this post to make a purchase, I will receive a small commission on the sale at no additional cost to you. Thank you for supporting my work! Exciting news! Size-inclusive brand Universal Standard is coming to Louisville March 7-10. Shop with their stylists and experience the brand firsthand. With sizes 00-40, excellent fit and quality, I know you’ll find something you love. I already made my appointment and wanted to share the details…
Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links. If you click them and purchase something, I earn a small commission, at no additional cost to you. Thank you for supporting my work! The Diane von Furstenberg x Target Collection launches tomorrow, March 23rd at 3 am Eastern time. Yes, 3AM! I’ve been an avid shopper of these Target designer collaborations since 2015 (the Lilly Pulitzer drop), and want to share some tips for successfully shopping the drops. The items go QUICKLY, and having a plan is key to securing specific pieces. As a plus size person, I usually approach these designer drops…
Content note: parental death (past) and mention of depression Hi friends – I wrote this for myself today as part of journaling. As soon as I finished writing it, it felt like a weight shifted. It didn’t become lighter, but it became easier to carry. I don’t know if it will help anyone facing similar feelings of grief, but in any event, it doesn’t hurt to put it here. This morning, I didn’t want to get out of bed. This isn’t uncommon – I’m a night owl with insomnia and detest mornings. Once I was upright, I didn’t want to…
Disclosure: This blog post is not sponsored by Universal Standard, but it does include affiliate links. If you use my link or coupon code in this post to make a purchase, I will receive a small commission on the sale at no additional cost to you. Thank you for supporting my work! Have you ever hesitated to buy clothes because you don’t want to spend a lot of money because your size is changing? Or perhaps you’re someone like me who buys items in multiple sizes because I fear they won’t be available again if my size changes. Size fluctuation…
Disclosure: This blog post is not sponsored by Universal Standard, but it does include affiliate links. If you use my link or coupon code in this post to make a purchase, I will receive a small commission on the sale at no additional cost to you. Thank you for supporting my work! Hands down, one of the most size-inclusive brands is Universal Standard, with sizes 00-40. I share their styles so much because they consistently fit my body at a size 28 and have quality fabrics. While I love to buy many statement pieces, prints, ruffles, swishy dresses, etc., the…
Disclosure: This blog post is not sponsored, but it does include affiliate links. If you use my link or coupon code in this post to make a purchase, I will receive a small commission on the sale at no additional cost to you. Thank you for supporting my work! I don’t need to tell most of you this, but it’s HOT outside. When I stepped outside to take a couple of photos this morning, it was like I’d snuggled up into Satan’s sweaty armpit. There were sweat pools under my eyes, a sweatstache, and a silent prayer that I remembered…
Disclosure: I’m not being compensated for this post, however, there are affiliate links. This means that if you click through and order anything through them, I will earn a small commission at no additional cost to you. These commissions help me continue my work here, and I greatly appreciate the support! It’s time for the annual Universal Standard Sample Sale. I’ll share details and recommendations below, but the TL;DR is to use code INFS-AMBAUTHEMMIE for an additional 15% discount off the already reduced prices! About Universal Standard Universal Standard continues to be one of my all-time favorite brands because of their…