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Plus Size Lingerie and Loungewear Round Up With Adore Me
So excited to start the new year off with some amazing pieces from Adore Me! From spicy and sweet to comfy and cozy, there’s a little something for everyone in this round up/ try on haul. A little about Adore Me; they offer a wide range of sizes and styles from petite to plus, with their bra sizes ranging from 30-46 bands, A-G cups and panties from XS-4X. Watch the try on haul below and a brief description of each set I tried on. This beautiful and cozy robe is the ‘Anabell Plus” and it fit like a dream, the robe has a smooth liner on the inside while the…
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3 Easy Plus Size DIY Halloween Looks Featuring We Love Colors
Three Easy Last Minute DIY Plus Size Costume Ideas With We Love Colors! Featuring Body Tank Leotard and accessories to compliment each look.
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Plus Size Fashion Feature Fashion To Figure: Six Denim Styles You Need Now!
Plus Size Fashion Feature with Fashion To Figure: Six Denim Styles To Try Now!
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Baking Fun With WildGrain Subscription Bread Box
Baking bread at home with WildGrain Subscription Bread Box!
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3 Items That Helped My Migraines
Three items that I have found to be helpful on my pain management journey with chronic migraines.
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Hello Loves!
Welcome to Kat Stroud XO! So excited to have you here with us! Just a little introduction! We cover everything from fat positivity to plus fashion, mental health and self love, to parenting! We like being eclectic and cover a broad range of topics. So let’s dive right in, I’d like to take a moment to introduce myself, my name is Kat Stroud. I identify as she/her and respect all others and their pronouns. I am a bisexual woman who happens to be in a CIS appearing relationship and I do like to discuss aspects of my relationship to help others relate who are in similar relationships. As a community…
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Plus Size Fashion Feature with ELOQUII
Eloquii Plus Size Fashion Feature showcasing three summer looks!
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Skin Care with Rodan & Fields; A Guide For Sensitive Skin Care with SOOTHE Regimen
Skin Care with Rodan & Fields; A Guide For Sensitive Skin Care with the new SOOTHE Regimen!
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Fashion Feature: Adore Me Plus Size Lingerie
Fashion Feature: Adore Me Plus Size Lingerie! So many styles - from lingerie and swimwear, to comfy jammies and robes! Come check it out Loves!
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Fashion Feature: Kixies Thigh Highs
Fashion Feature: Kixies Thigh Highs Today on the blog I’m chatting all about Kixies Thigh Highs, from fit to styling advice! Until next time, Kat XO
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Holiday Gift Guide $25 & Under
Fun and easy budget friendly gift guide for the holidays!
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Unboxing with Bloomi
Unboxing Self Care Package with Bloomi - Clean hygiene, sex and period products.
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Sydney: Bra Fit, Try On, and Style Session
Style, fit, and style session with plus size lingerie brand SYDNEY! Kat XO
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Eloquii Summer Fashion Haul
Eloquii Summer Fashion Haul Enjoy this fun and stylish piece on a few styled summer looks featuring pieces from Eloquii!
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Quarantine Quality Time: How To Do Gel Nails From Home
Quarantine Quality Time: How To Do Gel Nails From Home! I was feeling so down and was missing my nail salon appointments, something about getting my nails done felt like a great treat and way to pamper myself! And so I decided to learn how to do them myself and then share it with you Loves!
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Social Distancing Distraction: Repurposing Fashion; Wardrobe Repeats Please!
Social Distancing Distraction: Repurposing Fashion; Wardrobe Repeats Please! In a society of “one and done” media looks it can be easy to disregard an outfit once it’s been “gramed” (you know posted on social media like Instagram and what not). Well, I’m not the type to throw something away just because I’ve worn it once - I’ve become a pro at restyling and changing up the looks of garments - so today, I wanted to to share some of my tricks with you all! Kat XO
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Rainy Day Review: Kiwi Co Crate
Rainy day review with Kiwi Co Crate - the perfect activity crate for your little one! Kat XO
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Valentines Day Lingerie Round Up: Plus Size Lingerie for Sizes 20+
Plus Size Lingerie Roundup! This Valentine’s treat yourself to something sultry and sexy or comfortable and sweet. I’ve done the work for you and have rounded up some of my favorite lingerie brands so you can treat yo’self this Valentine’s Day!
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Fat Positive Sacramento: Galore Studios
Hey Loves! I've decided to add a new feature to my blog and we're calling it: Fat Positive Sacramento! In these features I'll introduce you Loves to businesses that are not only accepting of fat bodies but don't shame them in anyway shape or form. I'll discuss accessibility, how I was treated, what service I bought or was provided for so on. This is my way of letting plus bodies know that these businesses respect your body and that's where you should be spending those fat dollars 😉 So in this first feature of Fat Postive Sacramento I wanted to introduce you all the amazing woman owned salon that is…
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Treat yourself on a Budget: Barefoot Scientist
Treat yourself on a Budget: Barefoot Scientist So as a mostly single income family home we live pretty strictly to our budget, which usually means things like pedicures get put pretty low on the list of priorities... BUT self care is important and I love taking care of my feet. I mean, let's face it - it's one of the body parts that tends to get abused the most. So in an effort to keep taking care of my feet I've found a budget friendly treatment that feels oh so nice and helped clear away the callus build up. My feet have never felt better and the whole process was…
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Body Love Box Subscription Review
Body Love Box Subscription Review! Venture with me into the Body Love Box and help support 3-5 artists earn a living wage while encouraging self love and love of the skin you are in! Until next time, Kat XO
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NYFW: Dream Walk Fashion Runway Show
Oh My Loves… I don’t even know where to begin. Let’s start with a little chunky girl obsessed with fashion that she already knew she’d never fit in, she grew in to a teen who decided she’d make her own fashion and joined an ROP fashion 101 course where she won blue ribbons for her designs… Dreams of glittery runways, bright lights, beautiful fabrics draped in gorgeous designs while the hustle of the city created its own web of magic that entranced and made all dreams possible filled this fat teens head. Somewhere along the way this teen was discouraged by the lack of plus size representation and back shelved…
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Having A Drink With Winc!Review: Winc Wine Subscription Service
Review: Winc Wine Subscription Service In this article I chat about the Winc Wine Subscription service, I include a video with the review and how to experience your very own Winc experience! You Loves will get a $22 discount and complimentary shipping which comes out to 4 bottles of wine for less than $40! Want to read more about the recipes Winc suggested with my wine? Or how about how Lilith and I got creative with the packaging? Take a read!
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Amazing Intimacy Box Review
Dating is what led you to committing to your partner and as your relationship grows there will be times where it can feel like the intimacy your sharing is growing stale. So how do you spice things up? Well, The Amazing Intimacy Box has a few ideas!
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Leading Lady Review: Plus Size Bra
Leading Lady Review: Plus Size Bra We’re talking color, fit, & support over on the blog today! Kat XO
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Part & Parcel : Plus Size Fashion and Plus To Plus Shopping
Part & Parcel : Plus Size Fashion and Plus To Plus Shopping! Come celebrate the launch of Part & Parcel over on the blog : dimensional sizing for plus fashion and selling Plus To Plus!
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PinkClove UK: Plus Size Clothing Review
PinkClove : Plus Size Clothing Review - fun and flirty fashion styles for Summer!
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Kearney Street Workshop: Celebrate Your Body 2019 Runway Event
Kearney Street Workshop: Celebrate Your Body 2019 Runway Event Over 300 attendees celebrated a night of diverse fashion and the diverse bodies that wear it! See shots and behind the scene images of myself and a few recognizable faces from the Bay Area in this body positive show!
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Wardrobe Remix: Three Looks, One Item: ELOQUII Shimmer One Piece
I'm back from my short break with this years first Wardrobe Remix: Three Looks, One Item! And Oh my, Loves - say hello to the Shimmer One Piece from ELOQUII! This Swimsuit - this beautiful shimmery bronze swimsuit is what summer dreams are made of and not only did I rock it as a suit but incorporated it in to two different outerwear looks! Head on over and tell me if you'd rock a suit as outerwear! Kat XO
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Fun Inside Craft/Baking Activities For You & The Little One!
As a stay at home Mom I know trying to find fun and fulfilling activities for my little one is an on-going effort, I'm always looking for fun and interactive things to keep our day filled so below are some of my favorite activities and what you'll need to try them out! I'll continue to add this list so make sure to check back often.
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A Holiday Look With Eloquii : Review
I just love a little sparkle for the Holidays! And this jumpsuit from Eloquii is such a stunning bit of sparkle that I not only felt festive but fabulous wearing it.
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Anxiety & Bondage
Bondage & Anxiety: One of the techniques/tricks/tools I've learned while dealing with my own anxiety is that bondage wear can help drastically cut down on any social anxiety I may be experiencing. To read more about this topic and leave your own thoughts head on over now! Kat XO
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Timeless: MVMT Avenue Watch Review
I'll have to admit that I've never been a watch wearer and am a girl who likes to keep her accessories to a minimum. With MVMT's timeless designs I think I may be changing my tune on the no watch policy. Head on over to check it out Loves! Until next time, Kat Stroud XO
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Getting In To The Holiday Spirit With Curve Girl
There is just something about sequins that enhance a look and make it a tad more festive and this gorgeous sequined beauty from Curve Girl has me feeling holly & jolly for this Holiday season! Head on over to check out this Holiday look! Until next time Loves, Kat Stroud XO
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Fighting Seasonal Depression
Every year around this time I experience seasonal gloomies (meaning my depression/seasonal affective disorder rears its ugly head with the oncoming change of winter season). So I thought I’d share a few tips and tricks of mine to that have helped me deal with this gloomy time of year for anybody else who may be experiencing this as well. I hope you Loves are having a fabulous week! Until next time, Kat XO
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CurveGirl Review: Cropped Comfort Romper
Come check out how I styled the Cropped Comfort Romper from CurveGirl. The perfect effortlessly chic look you’ve been waiting for! Enjoy the rest of the week Loves! Until next time, Kat Stroud XO
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Playful Promises x Gabi Fresh: Review
Feminine with a touch of strength. I absolutely loved my two pieces from the recent Gabi Fresh x Playful Promises collaboration. To see this sexy set and my thoughts on the lingerie head on over! Kat XO
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Big Fig Mattress Review : Designed For Larger Bodies
Enter KATSTROUD for $$ Off At Checkout! As a plus size woman, well, let's just say it's hard to find a mattress that doesn't start to dip after six months; or in my husband's case (who happens to be over 6ft tall) has trouble just fitting without having his heels hanging over the edge. So that's why I'm so excited to introduce Big Fig Mattress to you Loves!! A mattress, box springs, and foundation designed with larger bodies in mind. I'm talking about specially made with Big and Tall folks in mind! Kat XO
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Where is the Body Diversity when it comes to Photography Art?
I have a bone to pick with designers/creators/costumers: where are the fat bodies at? I'm not talking about slim bodies in fat suits or making a joke out of plus bodies. No, what I'm referring to are the stylish campaigns like we see with high fashion events and magazine editorials. Now a dear friend of mine would tell me to stop complaining and do something about changing this situation and so with the help of a very talented friend - I did just that!
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Torrid: 50’s HouseWife Glam
So for those of you who have been with me for some time know my passion for vintage and Pinup! Those of you just joining this program already in progress should know I LOVE Vintage and the fashion styles of the 20’s, 40’s, 50’s and 60/70’s. So any time I can go thrifting or antique shopping it’s a good day. Now with that being said – I do tend to search modern brands of plus size clothing for Pinup inspired designs and I have to say… My Loves, Torrid has yet again surpassed my lil plus size hearts desire! Now, I’ve always been a Torrid fan. Let’s face it, for…
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April Showers, Bring May Flowers: Always For Me Swimsuit Review
I don’t know about you Loves but I have a bit of an obsession when it comes to vintage inspired fashion, I also collect actual vintage pieces but that’s for another day, so to say I adore this retro-feeling one piece is an understatement. Now I’m all for a bikini but there is just something timeless about this design in particular that speaks to my inner pinup. Now let’s talk details! One of my favorite features of this suit is the built in underwire bust support, as a woman who wears a 38 DDD this support is absolutely wonderful and completely took stress away from the straps so they weren’t putting…
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Plus Size Fashion Feature With RebDolls
So excited to introduce you Loves to the incredible black woman owned brand, RebDolls – fashion made by women for women and they carry sizes from Small to 5X. Hello Size Inclusive!! Not only does Rebdolls come through with the fit of the garment but bold colors, fun prints, and the variety of garments will not leave you wanting! If you happen to fall in love with any of the amazing looks you see make sure to use KAT20 at checkout to save! Now, lets dive in to these amazing outfits! This white beauty above is the Essential Tank Body Con Dress and fits like a G L O V…
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First Haircut in Over Year Since Pandemic Struck, Here’s How It Went…
Local review with Hair Extraordinaire Mone’t Ha-Sidi and Sector 7 Salon!