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Chic Tn The City W/ Universal Standard

Chic Tn The City W/ Universal Standard

photos by: Brittany Nikole  I am so excited to finally be sharing this collaboration with you all because I’ve been really excited about it for weeks! Universal Standard sent me the gorgeous Marano Wrap Top in white, and I am in love. I’m such a huge fan of theirs because they create the most chic clothing all catered to women sizes 10-28! The mission behind their brand is to change the way the world see’s curvy women and most importantly how they see themselves. Every piece they create is simple and comfortable, yet effortlessly stylish and flattering. What more could you want in a clothing brand? “IT FEELS LIKE WOMEN’S CHOICES AND MODES OF SELF-EXPRESSION ARE RANDOMLY DICTATED BY THEIR SIZE. THAT HAS TO CHANGE, AND WE’RE CHANGING IT.” – Alex Waldman, Cofounder/CCO It took me a long time to learn to love my body, so I get extra passionate when working with, and supporting companies that preach body positivity. Of course I absolutely believe that working out and eating the right things are important for your overall mental and physical health, but there is way too much pressure to change your body to fit an unrealistic “standard” these days, and that’s not the kinds of women I want my future daughter to look up to. I want her to

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Pretty Little White Eyelet

Pretty Little White Eyelet

Photos: Brittany Nikole Photo How adorable is this little white eyelet dress?! It’s from one of my favorite brands and fits like a glove. It would be perfect for a bridal shower, baby shower, or just a day date with your man. I would say it is definitely TTS as well which is another thing I love about this brand. I styled it with some platform sandals and my light wash denim jacket that I wear wayy too much haha! If you guys follow me on Instagram, be sure to stay up on my Insta-Stories today because I’m taking you all along on my shoot with Tara Lynn’s Boutique! I know you’re probably wondering why I’m modeling for a clothing company when I’m not a size 2, but that is actually the point of it all. More and more companies (especially boutiques) are realizing that their customers want to see their pieces on all different types of bodies. I can’t tell you how many times I’ve been shopping online and seen something really cute on a teeny tiny model and wondered what it would look like on someone with my body type. So here’s to breaking the barrier that models have to be a certain size or shape. As long as you feel good, that is all that matters! Love

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When Life Gives You Lemons

Photo’s by: Kaci Baum Photography Everytime I look at this top I think Of Queen Bey’s album Lemonade! I have a minor Beyonce obsession if you haven’t noticed. I made the mistake of watching her digital album for Lemonade while pregnant and sobbed for like three days after. It was so raw and amazing and just gave me ALL the feels. If you haven’t seen it, do it, you will loooove it. Wow, that was random haha. What I really wanted to chat about today was the best hack for gals that are around my size (L,10) for shopping at Forever 21! Their clothes are so inexpensive and fun that I love shopping there but hate how teeny tiny the sizes run in some items. Seriously sometimes I can’t tell if something is children’s or not! Which is great for thin women but that’s not the case for me. So a few years back I discovered that in the ‘plus size’ section they sometimes have XL or 0x size clothes and they are usually the perfect fit for me! I know there is a huge stigma that comes along with shopping in the plus sized area but I’m here to say WHO THE HELL CARES! Honestly though, who cares about a number on a tag? Not me. And you know

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eShakti Review

eShakti Review

Photos by: Instagram Hubby(: Hi guys! You all know how passionate I am about body positivity and feeling confident in the clothes you’re wearing, so I was really excited to get the opportunity to work with eShakti since they cater to literally every women and even body type (size 0-36W). Everything they design is customizable from the sleeves, to the neckline, and even the length. I love that eShakti want’s to make clothes to fit YOUR body, not the other way around. So cool! I chose this fun cream top to customize and I love how it turned out. I made it 3 quarter sleeved with a boat neck, and tunic length. I didn’t add my exact measurements, but I definitely will in the future and recommend you do as well. It is a little big on me, but since I layered it with a cardigan I don’t think it’s too noticeable! eShakti made the process really smooth and fast. I will admit the website was really slow the first few times I tried to customize my piece, but the last time I tried it went through perfectly! I threw on some liquid leather leggings with my tunic, and finished the look off with a statement necklace and some over the knee boots! I’m so excited to share these boots

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I AM AMAZING BECAUSE

I AM AMAZING BECAUSE

Photo by: Brittany Summers With a brand new year comes new goals and aspirations we set for ourselves in an effort to better our lives. While there is absolutely nothing wrong with this (I do it too) I want to let you know that you are still great just the way you are. Just because we’re celebrating a new year, doesn’t mean there needs to be a new you. This you is amazing! So when I heard Natashia from Canary Jane was doing this campaign, I was so excited to get involved. As bloggers and women in general I think it’s important to empower and uplift each other. So if you don’t make it to the gym, don’t declutter your house, or don’t stick to your new diet, don’t be so hard on yourself. You rock! It’s so easy to pick ourselves apart, but today I am telling you why I AM AMAZING! I AM AMAZING BECAUSE: I am a dedicated mother I am a loving wife I have compassion for everyone I have confidence in myself I have overcome heartache I am easy to forgive Now it’s your turn! Join me in this campaign and tell me why you are amazing! Let’s lift eachother up and empower one another in 2017! Getting involved is easy. Just print one of the templates below,

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Texture Mixing!

Texture Mixing!

Hello there! After the craziest day of traveling yesterday, we finally made it back home to California and I am so stoked. We had the most amazing week In Utah visiting all of our family and friends, but there truly is no place like home. Also, the 55 degree weather is much more my style! This shoot in the snow was SO COLD but SO FUN! I forgot how freaking freezing Utah really is. I worked with Brittany of Brittany Nikole Photo and she did not disappoint! If you need photos in the Salt Lake area, she’s your girl! She also got my photos back super fast and I was really impressed considering it was Christmas and all! She’s awesome. I’ve always been a fan of mixing textures, but this look might be my very favorite in that category! I found these liquid leather leggings and thought they wouldn’t be very flattering, but they seriously are! They are my new go to bottoms. This sweater is on sale right now at AE for suuuuper cheap. Like 50% off cheap and it the softest thing you’ll ever put on your body. It’s also super stretchy so BE SURE to size down at least one size. I’m wearing a M here. I love wearing it with a chunky statement necklace to add a

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