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29 Curvy Plus-Size Latina Models to Follow on Instagram

Yvette MontoyaSeptember 9, 2019August 4, 2020

by Yvette MontoyaSeptember 9, 2019August 4, 20201193494

Our culture has a serious obsession with women having bodies that are deemed socially acceptable and beautiful. The standards that have been thrown at us have varied over the years. But the unifying factor has always been that women have...

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I’m a Size 20 and I Tried SAVAGE X FENTY Lingerie By Rihanna

HipLatinaJune 12, 2018September 28, 2020

by HipLatinaJune 12, 2018September 28, 202017677

Disclaimer: This is not a sponsored post. Our writer purchased the products herself and wrote her real experience with the lingerie for HipLatina. After seeing how inclusive Fenty Beauty was in shades of foundation and how amazing the products were,...

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22 Plus-Size Swimsuits That Will Make You Slay This Summer

HipLatinaJune 9, 2018September 28, 2020

by HipLatinaJune 9, 2018September 28, 202005644

There’s nothing like celebrating summer by enjoying a nice day on the beach. For many women, that means sporting stylish bikinis and one-pieces. For plus-size women like myself, we’re often forced to wear shorts and shirts in efforts to hide...

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20 Plus-Size Outfits That Will Make You Want To Show Off Skin This Summer

HipLatinaMay 22, 2018October 8, 2020

by HipLatinaMay 22, 2018October 8, 202002928

Before I learned that I could be fat and stylish, summer was a rough time. Trying to stay cool in 90 degree weather while still hiding my arms, belly and thighs made it close to impossible. When I discovered other...

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Ashley Graham’s New Rag & Bone Campaign Stirs Controversy But Brand Confirms Extended Sizes

HipLatinaMay 1, 2018October 2, 2020

by HipLatinaMay 1, 2018October 2, 202011367

You can’t talk about body positivity without mentioning Ashley Graham. Ever since the plus-size model was featured on Sports Illustrated she has become the face of body diversity and has been representing plus-size women in various fashion campaigns. Ashley Graham’s...

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8 Winter Coats That Curvy Women Will Love

Yvette MontoyaDecember 10, 2017November 25, 2020

by Yvette MontoyaDecember 10, 2017November 25, 202007887

For many of us who are not a size two, sweater season is like walking a tight rope between frumpy and puffy. A lot of times even the right knits add a little too much volume and the wrong bomber...

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How Plus-Size Model Vanessa Romo Went From Baggy Clothes to Bikinis

Yvette MontoyaNovember 3, 2017December 8, 2020

by Yvette MontoyaNovember 3, 2017December 8, 20203 11449

Vanessa Romo has come a long way from hiding herself under baggy clothes and planning her next crash diet. She went from hating her body to becoming a model, which takes so much bravery in a society that constantly devalues...

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This Model Shared the Frustrating Truth of What Swimsuit Shopping Is Really Like for Plus-Size Women

Yvette MontoyaJune 29, 2017January 18, 2021

by Yvette MontoyaJune 29, 2017January 18, 202103691

When a body positive plus-size British model posted a photo showing the harrowing experience of shopping for a bathing suit, women around the world gave a collective slow clap. In the pic, Sonny Turner is seen in a situation many of...

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Beyoncé’s Stylist Has a Brilliant Anti-Chafing Hack

Jessica MolinaJune 28, 2017January 18, 2021

by Jessica MolinaJune 28, 2017January 18, 202101332

You know the saying, ‘thick thighs save lives?’ I love it and live by it! I’ve dropped more than a few fries that I thought were doomed to restaurant floor filth only to see my faithful curvy thighs had saved the day....

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6 Brands Serving Up Fierce Plus-Size Fashion

Jessica MolinaMarch 14, 2017February 10, 2021

by Jessica MolinaMarch 14, 2017February 10, 202111069

It’s been a few weeks since Prabal Gurung released his highly anticipated plus-size fashion line with Lane Bryant, and curvy fashionistas are loving it! Following the collection’s release, the high-end fashion designer spoke to CBS This Morning, and revealed that his...