Month: September 2020

Reading, Watching, Listening

Hey ya’ll. Time to share with you what I have been reading, watching and listening to.

Reading: I recently started reading The Art of War by Sun Tzu. This isn’t something I would normally read, however, I always hear such great things about it that I thought, why not read it.

There are also some other books that I am reading and will share in future posts.

Watching: Since I’ve watched nearly every episode of my favorite shows I decided to start watching a new show. We chose to start Schitt’s Creek and it has been a laugh fest ever since. Schitt’s Creek is about a wealthy family that loses it all and ends up in a beat up town that the father figure purchased as a joke for his son.

It stars Chris Elliot as the creepy mayor that lends to a lot of cringe-worthy moments. The parentals are played by Eugene Levy and Catherine O’Hara and I think they make a great on screen couple.

Listening: Aside from listening to old school R&B I have also been listening to newer music as well. Though I’m not up-to-date on every new artist I have been enjoying ones that I have discovered along the way.

New music is always great – especially when I discover a new artist that makes a great project, however,when an artist that I used to listen to comes out with a new project I can’t help but take a listen. When I found out that Brandy had a new album out I couldn’t help but dive right in. Her new album is called B7 and it does not disappoint.

If you’re on Insta you may have watched the recent Verzuz with her and Monica – that really took me back to when I was a teenager thinking I knew what love was all about. I sat there reminiscing.

Her beautifully raspy voice and harmonies took me back to all her other projects. She had me swaying back and forth as well as bopping to the groove. I still can’t believe this is her seventh album. I missed going through all of her more recent projects and only listened to a few songs here and there but I chose to listen to this album in its entirety – and I am so glad I did. This album seems a but more personal for her and like that she is being vulnerable. My favorites are Say Something, Rather Be and Borderline.

What have you been watching, reading and listening to? Let us know in the comments.

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Reading, Watching, Listening

Reading: I am currently reading Pulse by Lydia Kwa. It is a novel about a woman that finds out her ex lovers son has suddenly died. I love how detailed the author is. She is a great storyteller and makes me feel as if I am there watching as the story unfolds right in front of my eyes.

Watching: We have nearly every streaming service that is available but we tend to often go right back to old faithful (Netflix). Ever since Supermarket Sweep was added we having been watching the episodes and yelling out answers at the television screen. Fun family time.

Listening: Not really something I would normally listen to but I discovered LightSkinKeisha album Clones on the XXL website and thought I would check it out and see if I would like it. Well, lets just say it has some bops on it. I especially love Baby Fatha, Demon Time and Queen Kong. The songs make you feel like a bad b*tch. Definitely worth a listen if you’re a female rap fan. Aside from the music I also love her style.

What have you been watching, reading and listening to? Let us know in the comments.

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Link Love: Episode 1

If you’re anything like me there you frequent a lot of websites and blogs around the globe – there really is a blog/website available for nearly everything. I read a lot of blogs and visit a lot of websites but I thought it would be cool to share a couple of my favorite ones that I continue to go back to.

MayaElious.com: If you’re looking to upgrade your personal branding Maya is the perfect person to contact. She gives a lot of free tips if you’re not ready to work 1 on 1 with her just yet, however, from the reviews I have seen she will really help you to focus on your brand and take it to another level. Make sure you also follow her on Insta.

GalaDarling.com: I have been reading Galas blog for as long as I can remember. I think of her as my magical friend that I have never met. If you’re ready to turn into a manifestor of your best life Gala offers so many great tips. She is also into EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique) and has a bunch of FREE videos to help you. Also follow her Insta and YT channel.

SheKnows.com: This websites main focus is on parenting, however, they offer a lot of practical solutions for everyone. They have fitness & nutrition tips, recipes and mind & body articles as well.

ABeautifulMess.com: This lifestyle blog is one of my favorite places to go for inspiration and tips. They have a lot of great tips and advice about crafting, cooking/entertaining and style. Make sure to follow them on Insta for tons of beautiful images.

Dooce.com: I have been following this blog for as long as I can remember. I love that Heather is so honest and shares bit of her life with the world. Make sure to also check out the podcast!

PositivelyPresent.com: If you’re looking for some positive inspiration and tips on self-love and being present, be sure to check out Dani’s website. She has so many great articles that I sometimes spend hours just reading through them and getting inspired. If you want to take it up another level you can check out one of her books as well.

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Where To Purchase Plus Size Bras

Hello there. And a special hello to my plus size readers. If you’re like me you wear plus size clothes as well as plus size bras and for whatever reason it is often difficult to find plus size bras (that are actually plus size).

To help my plus size gals out I gathered some of the places to shop for plus size bras. Some of the places/brands I have shopped with before, whereas others are ones that have been recommended by other plus size women.

Before you start shopping for bras I would definitely recommend getting a professional bra fitting. You can also google “bra fitting directions/fit guide” and do your fitting at home. You just need one of those soft measuring tapes. You may need someone to help you do the measuring but it will totally be worth it.

Lane Bryant (Cacique): The Lane Bryant brand has been around for years and their Cacique lingerie line is one of my favorite for plus size lingerie and I swear by their bras. This is the main brand of bras that I purchase for myself. I love that they offer different styles/cuts as well a variety of fashion colors and prints. Shop: www.lanebryant.com/cacique

Bare Necessities: This website offers many different brands and styles of bras in an abundance of sizes. Shop: www.bareneccessities.com

Wacoal: They offer many different styles including minimizer bras if that is something you are looking for. Shop: www.wacoal-america.com

Ashley Stewart: They offer a lot of full coverage bras to choose from – they have their butterfly bra, underwire and wireless bras. Ocassionally you can also find fashion colors and prints. Shop: www.ashleystewart.com/bras

Harlow & Fox: Shop: www.harlowandfox.com

Savage X Fenty: If you’re looking for different styles of bras as well as fashion colors and prints this is the place to go. Shop: www.savagex.com

Elomi: They offer full coverage bras in a variety of fashion colors Shop: Amazon.com as well as at BareNeccessities.com

Lunaire: This brand offers underwire and soft cup bras in a variety of styles. From what I have seen they have mainly neutral colored bras. Shop: www.herroom.com and Amazon.com

Lively: If you’re looking for neutral colored bras in a variety of styles/cuts this is the place to go. They go up to DDD in size. Shop: www.wearlively.com

Warner’s: Find racer back, smoothing and t-shirt bras in a variety of sizes. Availble in mainly neutral tones. Shop: www.warners.com and Warner’s on Amazon.com

Nubian Skin: If you’re looking for a bra in your skin tone this is the perfect place to shop for bras. I love that they have a wide range of sizes available. Shop: www.nubianskin.com

Third Love: Third Love offers many different styles of bras including wireless, strapless and maternity bras. Shop: www.thirdlove.com

Torrid: Torrid has great t-shirt bras in a variety of styles and prints. Shop: www.torrid.com

Adore Me: Go here and fill out their style quiz and they will curate the perfect bra(s) for you. Shop: www.adoreme.com

Bali: Different styles and neutral tones are available for your shopping pleasure. Shop: www.herroom.com and Bali bras at Amazon.com

Playtex: Shop: Playtex on Amazon.com , www.herroom.com and www.justmysize.com

Fantasie: Smoothing bras are available in a variety of colors and stylels. Shop: www.herroom.com

Amazon: You can search for a lot of lingerie and bras and find different brands that you may not have heard of before. Some of the brands listed above can be found there as well and I tried to link to them. Shop: Plus size bras on Amazon.com

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