Pattern Beauty as Industry Case Study - What Tracee Ellis Ross Actually Built
Pattern Beauty has become the case study every beauty brand cites when talking about inclusivity that actually shipped. A fashion-editor read on what Tracee Ellis Ross built, what the industry copied, and what the brand still owes its customers.
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.
This week, on the journal.
How Much Does a Sew In Cost in 2026? A Real Price Breakdown
How Much Do Hair Extensions Cost in 2026?
How Betsie Larkin Built Honeylove Into Shapewear's Third Name
How Betsie Larkin walked away from a singer-songwriter career, co-founded Honeylove with her husband Adam in 2018, and built the brand into the third name on every shapewear shortlist next to Spanx and Skims.
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
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.
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Olaplex vs Briogeo: A Bond-Repair Comparison for Textured Hair
Briogeo's Dream Makers Founder Grant - What It Actually Does and Why the Brand Behind It Matters
CeraVe vs La Roche-Posay: 8 Months of Side-by-Side Use on NC45 Acne-Prone Skin
On the road, with every curve.
Best All-Inclusive Resorts for Plus-Size Women - Caribbean and Mexico Edition
Best Airlines for Plus-Size Passengers - Ranked by Seat Width and Policies
The Best Anti-Chafe Products Every Curvy Traveler Needs in Her Bag
The soft life, lived out loud.
Ozempic vs Mounjaro for Type 2 Diabetes: A Plain-English Comparison
30 Mental Health Journal Prompts to Process Your Feelings and Find Clarity
