Tag Archives: plus-size

The Self-Deprecating Rabbit Hole

Posted on February 6, 2013 by Queerie Bradshaw

It’s amazing how quickly I can fall down the self-deprecating rabbit hole. One simple image sends a million negative thoughts racing to the front of my brain and soon I’m falling over, tripping into the void of despair, hating things … Continue reading →

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Stuff We Love: Plus-sized Shopping Sprees

Posted on May 1, 2012 by Queerie Bradshaw

It’s been said before and I’m sure I’ll say it again, but it fucking sucks shopping when you’re above a size 14.   It’s practically impossible to go on a shopping spree, as spree implies buying more than one outfit, … Continue reading →

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Dating Issues: I Hate Hearing "I Just Love Big Women!"

Posted on September 6, 2011 by Queerie Bradshaw

It’s no secret that we live in a superficial world where “thin is in” and “big is out.” For decades upon decades, the media has highlighted the beauty of thin women everywhere making them the mainstream ideal in advertisement. As … Continue reading →

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A Good Fit: Zahara Boutique – Portland, OR

Posted on September 3, 2011 by Queerie Bradshaw

One of my favorite things to do this summer has been walking up and down Mississippi – grabbing some 50 Licks ice cream or Divine frozen yogurt or a Ruby Jewel ice cream sandwich on my way – and window shopping … Continue reading →

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A Healthy Challenge: Accountability

Posted on August 29, 2011 by Queerie Bradshaw

I’m only a few words into this post and I can already tell it’s going to be one of the hardest I’ve ever written. In the past few months my sister’s had an emergency C-section, my brother’s been diagnosed with … Continue reading →

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