Matthew, my boyfriend, and I started this series in February where we recreate iconic movie scenes but with our plus size bodies. I came up with the concept because I wanted to continue to center fat bodies, create the representation I needed to see in film and television and start a conversation. Plus, we love couple costumes! See that post… View Post
Let’s talk about the word fat. The FAT Collective By Violette Tilley When I was younger, there were no bloggers, certainly no PLUS-SIZE bloggers, plus-size models were a size 8 and IF there were any body-positive activists fighting for examples of my body to be a part of main-stream media, I was completely unaware. However, from a very young age, I was acutely aware… View Post
My boyfriend, Matthew, came into my life out of nowhere. I was so on my own sh*t and not focused on (plus size) dating, that he caught me off guard. I’m so glad he did. Today, is mine and Matthew’s anniversary and I wanted to write about our relationship, how much I love him, how I love creating with him,… View Post
Let’s talk side hustles and self care. Written by Jenae Thompson It was approaching the end of 2014, and I had just gotten hired to basically be a glorified secretary at a super fancy office space in Pasadena, CA. The months leading up to the joyous occasion were torture. I didn’t want to sit at a desk and take down… View Post
I’m sure, I’m not the first to tell you this… but fat people experience prejudice. As fat people, we can struggle with finding proper health care, issues while traveling, judgements in gyms and being passed up on job opportunities or promotions. Plus size business needs a boost. “Women affected by obesity face a steep wage penalty, tending to earn 6 percent… View Post
