Lifestyle
The Career Plateau Is Real - Here's How to Break Through It Without Burning Out
A clear-eyed playbook for the senior manager stuck at the wall: how to diagnose your plateau, build the right next move, and run a 90-day exit experiment without torching yourself.
By Jasmine Price·13 min read
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Fanti Tukuwei
Hey, I'm Fanti
I built this to be the site I wished existed when I was looking for a great pair of jeans in a size 18.
Content creator covering fashion, beauty, hair, and the soft-life essentials for curvy women. What you'll find here is what I actually wear, use, and recommend, tested on a real plus-size body, not styled on a sample-size form.
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Fanti's Picks
View all stories →This week, on the journal.
What Your Gut Is Trying to Tell You: The Signals Past IBS
By Kira Morales·13 min read
Charlotte Tilbury vs NARS Blush: Which One Actually Sits Better on Deeper Skin
By Brielle Carter·11 min read
The Honest Breakdown of What a Passport and Travel Documentation Actually Cost in 2026
The honest 2026 breakdown of what a passport, Global Entry, TSA PreCheck, Real ID, visas, an IDP, and travel insurance actually cost. Real fees, real timelines, real ways to claw money back through the right travel credit card.
By Zoe Adams·11 min read
We are not a trend, a moment, or a market segment to be captured. We are the majority, and this site is built like it.Fanti Tukuwei · Founder, Curvy Girl Journal
The Lookbook
Shop the edit →Looks for every curve.
Styled by Fanti in real sizes, photographed on real bodies, and built around pieces you can actually buy. No tiny-mannequin styling, no "size up" disclaimers, just outfits that work.
Look 01FashionThe Dress Code Decoder: What Every Wedding Invitation Term Actually Means in 2026
Look 02Plus-Size Wedding & EventsThe Plus-Size-Friendly Guide to Affordable Wedding Dress Alterations (Real Costs, Where to Go, What to DIY)
Look 03FashionThe Most Flattering Swimsuit Cuts for Every Body - According to a Swim Designer
Look 04FashionPlus-Size Wedding Guest Dresses With Sleeves (Arm Coverage Without Overheating)
Look 05FashionPlus-Size-Friendly Brand Review: Girly Officewear Brands With Extended Sizes in 2026
Look 06FashionPlus-Size Relationships: How to Build a 'Date Night Drawer' in Your Closet
Look 07Plus-Size FashionHow Emma Grede Built Good American Into the Size-Inclusive Denim Standard
Look 08Plus-Size FashionPattern Beauty as Industry Case Study - What Tracee Ellis Ross Actually Built
Beauty
All beauty stories →Routines, rituals, and real reviews.
Charlotte Tilbury vs NARS Blush: Which One Actually Sits Better on Deeper Skin
By Brielle Carter·11 min read
What Your Foundation Shade Says About How Well the Brand Understands Deeper Skin Tones
By Brielle Carter·12 min read
The 15-Minute Skincare Routine That Does the Work of a 10-Step One
By Brielle Carter·14 min read
La Roche-Posay Review for Plus-Size Skin: 14 Months on Body Acne, Chafing, and KP
By Brielle Carter·15 min read
The Full Body Skincare Routine Most Women Skip
By Brielle Carter·19 min read
What Happened When I Tried 5 Viral TikTok Hair Growth Hacks for 30 Days
By Brielle Carter·22 min read
Hair
All hair stories →Coils, curls, and crowning glory.
Why Your Hair Isn't Growing (Spoiler: It Probably Is)
By Brielle Carter·11 min read
Briogeo's Dream Makers Founder Grant - What It Actually Does and Why the Brand Behind It Matters
By Brielle Carter·11 min read
Best Edge Controls for Natural Hair in 2026 - Sleek Edges Without Flaking or Breakage
By Brielle Carter·13 min read
5 DIY Hair Growth Oil Recipes for Natural Hair - Homemade Blends That Boost Length
By Brielle Carter·15 min read
Deep Conditioning for Natural Hair - How Often, Best Products, and DIY Recipes
By Brielle Carter·11 min read
Crochet Hairstyles for 2026 - Quick, Affordable, and Gorgeous Protective Styles to Try
By Brielle Carter·13 min read
Travel
All travel stories →On the road, with every curve.
The Honest Breakdown of What a Passport and Travel Documentation Actually Cost in 2026
By Zoe Adams·11 min read
What I Learned Wearing Plus Clothes From 10 Different Countries
By Zoe Adams·12 min read
Plus-Size-Friendly Travel Outfit Formulas for Long Flights (Anti-Chafe, Anti-Swelling)
By Zoe Adams·13 min read
Plus-Size-Friendly Guide to Road Trips: Comfort, Snacks, Stretching, and Outfits
By Zoe Adams·14 min read
Plus-Size-Friendly Wetsuit and Water Sports Gear for 2026
By Zoe Adams·19 min read
Best All-Inclusive Resorts for Plus-Size Women - Caribbean and Mexico Edition
By Zoe Adams·14 min read
Lifestyle
All lifestyle stories →The soft life, lived out loud.
The Career Plateau Is Real - Here's How to Break Through It Without Burning Out
By Jasmine Price·13 min read
What Happened When 5 Women Tried the Same Viral Outfit Trend at 5 Different Sizes
By Tanya Fields·12 min read
The Cost of Plus-Size Bridesmaid Dresses in 2026 (And How to Actually Save)
By Jasmine Price·19 min read
Plus-Size-Friendly Guide to Airport Lounge Access and Comfort as a Larger Traveler
By Zoe Adams·14 min read
How to Negotiate a Remote Work Arrangement at Your Current Job
By Jasmine Price·15 min read
What Happened When I Stopped Wearing Black for 30 Days at Size 18
By Kira Morales·13 min read
Reviews
All reviews →Tested, tried, told straight.
Hyper Skin Review for Plus-Size Body Hyperpigmentation: 9 Months of Receipts
By Jasmine Price·11 min read
Plus-Size-Friendly Brand Review: Sustainable and Ethical Plus-Size Clothing Labels
By Jasmine Price·22 min read
Plus-Size-Friendly Brand Review: Wide-Calf Boot Brands That Truly Fit
By Jasmine Price·22 min read
Plus-Size-Friendly Brand Review: European Retailers That Ship Plus Sizes to the US
By Jasmine Price·27 min read
Cuup Review Plus-Size: 10 Months Wearing a 38G, The Honest Take
By Jasmine Price·11 min read
Elomi Cate Bra Review: A Year of Wear Tests on Three Friends
By Jasmine Price·11 min read