Instagram Swimsuit Challenge
I’m challenging YOU to take a photo of yourself in a swimsuit and post it to Instagram with #whimsysoul! Let me tell you a story first: I have eczema, and…
Body Positivity
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Our founder Kara is a fierce advocate for body positivity and body neutrality. Together with our team of talented women, we bring you personal stories on body image issues and body acceptance, mental health, history of beauty standards, and resources around the body positivity movement. We also share size inclusive fashion roundups and help break down fatphobia in media, so all people can love their bodies, minds and life.
My Roundup Of Swimsuits For All Women
Summer is HERE! After what feels like a very long winter I’ve been trying to soak up all the sunshine I can get. We just got back from a trip…
Biking Around Santa Barbara In This Cute Swimsuit
Grab me 5 years ago and I would not have believed that I’d ever get to a point where I’d feel comfortable enough in a swimsuit (and my own skin!)…
My Journey To Feeling Comfortable In Shorts Again
Outfit Details: Loft scallop shorts, Club Monaco sweater, Ego mules (similar), vintage rattan purse (similar) As a size 10, curvy woman, shorts have never, ever been my friend. Most of…
Jumpsuits For Curvy Women
Outfit Details: Free People Jumpsuit, Nine West shoes (similar, similar), Old Navy Purse (similar), Jcrew Earrings c/o I used to hate jumpsuits and rompers, until I realized that not all…
Why I Never Weigh Myself – And You Shouldn’t Either
Ahh, that headline is a snappy one, eh? Well, I’m going to let you know right away that it’s a bit of a click bait, as I do weight myself,…
Winter Over The Knee Boots
Back home in Wisconsin, there’s a running joke that late fall/early winter is Han Solo Season. As in, all the girl whip out their almost matching mid-calf brown faux leather…
21 Shifts Dresses That Will Make You Feel Beautiful
Shift dress…man, as a curvy gal, I have a love/hate relationship with shift dresses. On one hand, shift dresses are very comfortable. When you may not be the most comfortable…
Can Curvy Girls Wear Crop Tops?
I think one of the scariest pieces of clothing for anyone with curves is the crop top. When I was in college, I swear I woke up one day too young…
How to Feel Confident In A Swimsuit
Man oh man, the warm months are right around the corner and every summer I get comments from woman on Instagram that say things like…. “Wow I wish I could…
How To Find The Best Dress Shape For Your Body
If you told 14 year old Kara that in 11 years my closet would be mostly skirts and dress, I would have never believed you. . I was such a…