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Find Swimsuits That You Will Love (And Actually Wear)

2022-05-14

It can be a challenge to find a swimsuit if you have curves! Here is how I shop for my suits that fit my curves and feel comfy too. Continue Reading

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What You Don’t Want in a White Dress

2022-05-14

A white dress when done right is phenomenal! However, when done wrong, it is a disaster. Here are tips to get the right white dress for you. Continue Reading

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Three Wedding Guest Dresses That Will Make An Entrance

2022-05-10

You have a wedding to go to but you have nothing to wear. You want to look amazing. Here are three dresses that will get the job done!Continue Reading

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How to Relaunch a Habit After Getting Off Track

2022-05-01

You were on track until you weren’t. You got off track. Here’s how to relaunch habits to reach your goals. Continue Reading

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Three Maxi Dress Styles You Need to Try

2022-04-03

A maxi dress is a spring and summer staple. Here are some styles that will definitely turn heads when you walk into the room.Continue Reading

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How to Nail Jeans and a Cute Top Every Time

2022-01-08

Jeans and a cute top is an easy outfit to put together. However, you need the right tops and jeans to make it work. Here are my tips!Continue Reading

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Here’s How to Rock a Catsuit and Love it

2021-12-02

A catsuit is not something I thought I could pull off! I was wrong and now it is one of my favorite items. Here is how to style it!Continue Reading

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Pencil Skirt: How to Style it and Not Look Old-Fashioned

2021-11-28

The pencil skirt is a timeless item. However, it’s easy to look old-fashioned with this skirt. Here are fresh ways to wear this classic.Continue Reading

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A Shacket: The Trend You Need to Try

2021-10-21

The Shacket! Who knew that my brother’s flannel from the 90s would be trending. Here is why I am so into this item!Continue Reading

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Here is a Way to Wear that Mini Dress and Love it

2021-10-21

You can wear it to run errands or get coffee. It just depends on how you style it! Here is how I create a casual vibe with a mini dress.Continue Reading

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How to Style a Midi Pleated Skirt with Curves

2021-10-20

Should I wear pleats? Is what you may be asking if you are a woman with curves. The answer: Absolutely – You can and you should.Continue Reading

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I Have Curves And This is What Makes Me Feel Confident

2021-10-10

“You are so confident” is what I hear often. The assumption is that I shouldn’t be confident. Here’s how I gained my confidence with curves!Continue Reading

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Why This is the Perfect Time to Start a Blog

2021-09-29

It is the perfect time to start a blog. It can take some time but it is so worth it. Here are the reasons to launch (or relaunch) your blog. Continue Reading

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You Can Pull Off a Bodycon Dress: Here is How

2021-08-18

I’m so into Bodycon dresses right now. You may think that you can’t pull this off. I didn’t think I could either until I followed these tips.Continue Reading

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Three Tips to Love Going to the Gym (Really!)

2021-08-14

Working out and going to the gym. We need physical activity but it is so hard to do it! I got some tips to go from hating to loving the gym.Continue Reading

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How to Create a Morning Routine You Can Sustain (And Actually Look Forward to)

2021-07-28

I decided to create a morning routine that I love. Also, I have been able to keep it up. Here is what I did to sustain it.Continue Reading

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I’m Midsize, Love it (and You Can Love It Too)

2021-04-25

I obsessed about being under a size 10 for years. I had clothes I was saving for when I was “smaller”. I got over that and embraced being midsize.Continue Reading

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Spanx Items That Look and Feel Amazing On

2021-02-25

There is nothing like an item that not only looks good but also FEELS amazing. I got some items from Spanx that do both.Continue Reading

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How to Wear Tulle Skirt and Love It

2021-02-14

A tulle skirt isn’t just for Carrie Bradshaw. You can wear one too. Here is how I style this whimsical skirt. Continue Reading

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How to Create Content Consistently and Still Enjoy Blogging

2021-01-11

I’ve been blogging since 2014 and it still brings me joy. I have some tips on how to create content consistently and still enjoy blogging. Continue Reading

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How to Find a Two Piece Swimsuit for Curves that You will Adore
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Here’s a White Swimsuit for Curvy Girls that Feels Fantastic
Here’s a White Swimsuit for Curvy Girls that Feels Fantastic
A Retro Swimsuit that will fit Curves and Feels Dynamite
A Retro Swimsuit that will fit Curves and Feels Dynamite
Affordable Self-Care Essentials that will Brighten Your Mood
Affordable Self-Care Essentials that will Brighten Your Mood
Three Maxi Dresses You Need to Get
Three Maxi Dresses You Need to Get
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The Loungewear Pieces You Will Love and Keep Wearing
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I wasn’t sure about this cutout top until tried I wasn’t sure about this cutout top until tried it! Something different 😀!

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And… Loving the asymmetrical wrap style hem 🤍 And… Loving the asymmetrical wrap style hem 🤍 . Wearing an xl. 

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Now I’m inspired to get more pencil skirts for S Now I’m inspired to get more pencil skirts for Spring 💐 & Summer ☀️! 

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“When I can sit and still feel comfortable in i “When I can sit and still feel  comfortable in it” - that’s when I know a dress fits! Am I right? Long gone are the days of wearing anything that doesn’t make me feel good. How do you know when something fits? #wearwhatyoulove 🤍💚

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Fun little dress 💙! Now I need to go to a brunc Fun little dress 💙! Now I need to go to a brunch 🥂

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Dr. Vivian Rodriguez

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Hey! I’m Dr.Vivian Rodriguez, an Educational Psychologist, Mom, Midsize and Curvy Style Blogger, Afrolatina, and Podcaster. I love talking about life, style, creating, and wellness. I’m also an Amazon Live Creator! Quick way to remember me – If Jackie Brown and Brene Brown had a baby, that would be me 🙂

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