Let’s start this blog post off the only way I know how… by just keeping it 100% real with you: I don’t like wearing underwear…..but I do love these plus size seamless thongs.

If I have the choice…I am going commando. But because going commando isn’t very conducive to wearing my favorite outfits and for the simple fact that I live in an apartment with wall-to-wall windows, I have to wear plus size underwear.

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When I was a teenager, I loved all things Betsey Johnson. To me, the brand represented self expression in its purest and wildest form. I loved the sequins, sparkle, bold prints, and bright colors that graced everything Betsey Johnson designed. So when I heard about the Torrid Betsey Johnson lingerie collection, I was so excited—to say the least. I am a huge fan of Torrid lingerie and their plus size bras.

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Lately, I have been really excited about either nude-toned lingerie or bras and panties that boost confidence that boast bold colors like neon green. I have usually always stuck to plus size black lingerie, but I have been trying to enhance my collection of sultry bras and panties that I can wear around the house when I need an extra dose of confidence.

How bras and panties boost my confidence

I used to throw on lingerie here and there when I was having a rough day to shift my mood, but I have done it even more so while in quarantine because experiencing days of isolation can be extremely hard on my self esteem and anxiety.

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Rihanna is an icon. Okay…my post is over. That’s all that needs to be said, right? Obviously, when I found out that Rihanna started Savage X Fenty plus size lingerie, I knew I had to try it.

You all know that I am no stranger to wearing lingerie around my apartment for a little confidence boost. So why not add some more pieces to my wardrobe? Savage x Fenty runs pretty true to size—in my opinion—and goes up to a size 3X and 46 H (in some styles).

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If this quarantine has taught me anything, it would be the importance of having loungewear or pajamas that make you feel vibrant. Usually, when I get home from a long day, my hair goes up in a bun and I slide on the baggiest sweat pants and T-shirt I can find. These outfits usually weren’t cute, which was fine because I looked cute all day and I only wore these fits up until I went to bed.

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One of the qualities that I admire most about myself is that I am always challenging myself. Whether that means diving deeper into learning about myself or conquering the goals I set, I am always looking forward. So when I heard about Elomi Lingerie’s Live Limitless Challenge, I couldn’t resist entering!

Before the Live Limitless Challenge, I had never heard of Elomi. So I decided to go to Nordstrom and get fitted for an Elomi bra.

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What would the world look like if we stopped searching for validation in how beautiful we thought we were compared to other women? Let me tell you a little story about how I came to the realization that comparing myself to others was taking away from the beauty I already had within myself and needed to appreciate.

These photos were taken on a Saturday morning. I had an appointment with my photographer to shoot at 11 a.m., but I totally forgot, and somehow forgot to sync my calendar to my phone.

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I grew up feeling that my body wasn’t valuable, beautiful, or worthy because I was fat. Today, I stand proud in my body. When I look in the mirror, I find beauty in every curve, dimple, and scar. So much so that it’s almost hard to recall what influences made me feel so inferior and ashamed of my body as I was growing up. But when I hear about companies like Victoria’s Secret telling the mass media that fat bodies cannot be a part of their “perfect fantasy,” the emptiness of feeling unworthy starts to feel all to familiar.

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It seems like a new subscription box service pops up every month, but I have really been enjoying how much convenience and excitement they bring to my life. Think about it: Clothing subscription boxes give you the opportunity to let someone else make your style choices for you, and they have also helped me step outside of my comfort zone.

The most recent subscription box service I’ve decided to try is Burgundy Fox, a company that curates quality lingerie and sleepwear.

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Over the past year, lingerie has become something I turn to when I am not feeling my best. It’s almost like the right bra and panties are magic to me as they can totally change my entire mood. My whole life, I’ve turned to fashion as a way to boost my confidence, and I guess tapping lingerie to put me in a good mood is no different.

But that doesn’t mean that any old bra or pair of panties can do the trick.

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