Fashion
How to See Your Own Closet Again When You Have Stopped Wearing Most of It
$1,800 to Pamela Salvador. 30 outfits, 9 burgundy blazer repetitions, $480 in new purchases, $1,400 in prevented purchases.
By CGJ Style Desk·9 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 the Evidence Says About the Viral Skincare Routines on TikTok
By CGJ Beauty Desk·10 min read
Plus-Size-Friendly Windbreakers and Packable Jackets for Travel
By CGJ Travel Desk·9 min read
How a Buy Nothing New Year Actually Works, and What It Saves
$7,341 on Amazon in 2024 to $1,847 total in 2025. The pact, the spreadsheet, the swaps that worked, and the framework that survives into 2026.
By CGJ Wellness Desk·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 01FashionHow to See Your Own Closet Again When You Have Stopped Wearing Most of It
Look 02Plus-Size FashionWhich Plus-Size Fashion TikTok Trends Are Worth Trying
Look 03Plus-Size FashionPlus Size Halloween Costumes That Are Not a Joke: Where Sizing Actually Goes to 5X
Look 04Plus-Size FashionMinimizer Bras, Honestly Explained: What They Do, What They Cannot Do, and Who They Actually Help
Look 05Plus-Size FashionSwim Dresses and Swim Skirts for Plus Size Bodies: The Styles That Work and the Ones That Fight You
Look 06Plus-Size FashionPlus Size Bridesmaid Dresses That Actually Come in Size 30 and Up: Real Options by Color and Budget
Look 07Plus-Size FashionBra Straps Digging Into Your Shoulders: Why It Happens and How to Actually Fix It
Look 08Plus-Size FashionAmazon Essentials Plus Size, Honestly Reviewed: The Basics Worth Buying and the Ones to Skip
Beauty
All beauty stories →Routines, rituals, and real reviews.
What Actually Happens When You Wear the Same Perfume Every Day
By CGJ Beauty Desk·7 min read
BeautyJessica Alba's Beauty and Wellness Secrets - Clean Skin, Confident Style, and the Routines Behind Her Glow
By CGJ Beauty Desk·9 min read
Melanie Martinez's Signature Aesthetic - How to Recreate Her Pastel Gothic Beauty Looks
By CGJ Beauty Desk·9 min read
Charlotte Tilbury vs NARS Blush for Deeper Skin: Shade Range, Price Per Gram and What the Ratings Say
By CGJ Beauty Desk·10 min read
Foundation Shade Ranges for Deep Skin: Which Brands Publish an Undertone at Their Deepest Shades
By CGJ Beauty Desk·12 min read
The 15-Minute Skincare Routine That Does the Work of a 10-Step One
By CGJ Beauty Desk·14 min read
Hair
All hair stories →Coils, curls, and crowning glory.
Beaded Braids and Beyond - Protective Styles Worth Recreating at Any Age
By CGJ Beauty Desk·9 min read
Why Your Hair Isn't Growing (Spoiler: It Probably Is)
By CGJ Beauty Desk·12 min read
Briogeo's Dream Makers Founder Grant - What It Actually Does and Why the Brand Behind It Matters
By CGJ Beauty Desk·11 min read
Best Edge Controls for Natural Hair in 2026 - Sleek Edges Without Flaking or Breakage
By CGJ Beauty Desk·14 min read
5 DIY Hair Growth Oil Recipes for Natural Hair - Homemade Blends That Boost Length
By CGJ Beauty Desk·15 min read
Deep Conditioning for Natural Hair - How Often, Best Products, and DIY Recipes
By CGJ Beauty Desk·11 min read
Travel
All travel stories →On the road, with every curve.
Airline Seatbelt Lengths, Compared: Will You Actually Need an Extender? (Every Major US Airline)
By CGJ Travel Desk·16 min read
Plus Size at Cedar Point: The Ride-by-Ride Fit Guide Nobody Wrote
By CGJ Travel Desk·15 min read
How to Plan a Stress-Free Disneyland Paris Trip - The Curvy Traveler's Complete Guide
By CGJ Travel Desk·10 min read
Flying While Curvy - The Complete Guide to Comfortable, Stress-Free Air Travel for Plus-Size Women
By CGJ Travel Desk·11 min read
The Honest Breakdown of What a Passport and Travel Documentation Actually Cost in 2026
By CGJ Travel Desk·11 min read
Plus-Size Shopping in 10 Countries: Sizing, Size Ranges and Custom Tailoring Compared
By CGJ Travel Desk·10 min read
Lifestyle
All lifestyle stories →The soft life, lived out loud.
How a Buy Nothing New Year Actually Works, and What It Saves
By CGJ Wellness Desk·11 min read
Plus-Size-Friendly Windbreakers and Packable Jackets for Travel
By CGJ Travel Desk·9 min read
Taking a Break From Caffeine: What to Expect and What to Drink Instead
By CGJ Wellness Desk·8 min read
Plus-Size Money: How to Avoid "Panic Buying" Before Events
By CGJ Reviews Desk·14 min read
Plus-Size Travel Accessories: Compression Socks, Neck Pillows and Wraps
By CGJ Travel Desk·12 min read
Plus-Size Fitness: What to Wear for Yoga When You're Plus Size
By CGJ Wellness Desk·20 min read
Reviews
All reviews →Tested, tried, told straight.
The Best Subscription Boxes for Women Who Love Fashion, Beauty, or Books
By CGJ Reviews Desk·12 min read
Plus-Size-Friendly Brand Review: Adidas and Nike Plus Activewear
By CGJ Reviews Desk·14 min read
Anthropologie Plus Dresses: What Fits, What to Skip and What You Are Paying For
By CGJ Reviews Desk·14 min read
Plus-Size-Friendly Brand Guide: Universal Standard Workwear
By CGJ Reviews Desk·11 min read
Gym Leggings That Actually Stay Up Over an Apron Belly: Picks by Size, From the Reviews That Matter
By CGJ Reviews Desk·11 min read
Terra & Sky Review: What Thousands of Walmart Shoppers Say About the Plus Size Brand
By CGJ Reviews Desk·12 min read