Jasmine Price
Chicago, IL
Jasmine is CGJ's Reviews and Shopping Editor. She spent six years as a buyer for a national retailer before going independent in 2023, which means she reads spec sheets the way most writers read fashion magazines. She covers product reviews, comparison guides, and the money side of being a woman in 2026: salary negotiation scripts, the 50/30/20 rule on irregular income, emergency funds on a normal salary. She buys with her own money, has the receipts, and runs the spreadsheet math out loud. She is kind to past selves, allergic to influencer-haul energy, and will tell you when a $14 drugstore product beats a $98 prestige one.
- Product comparison reviews
- Personal finance for women
- Retail buying perspective
- Best-value picks
Recent stories by Jasmine
When Your Go-To Store Goes Dark: The Best Size-Inclusive Places to Shop for Curvy Bodies
The mall on a Saturday afternoon has a rhythm you learn without meaning to. You know which anchor store to head for when you need a bra that actually fits, a work blazer that closes over your bust, a swimsuit before a trip. For a lot of women, that anchor was JCPenney - the reliable [...]
10 min read
The Curvy Girl's Guide to Walmart Fashion Finds Worth the Cart
Somewhere between the cereal aisle and the garden center, there is a rack of dresses that has no business being as good as it is. You walked in for paper towels and a phone charger, and now you are standing in front of a tiered midi in a color you did not know you wanted, [...]
10 min read
Blind Box Beauty and Lifestyle Finds Worth the Gamble - A Size-Inclusive Shopper's Guide
That little rip of cellophane, the foil pouch crinkling open, the half-second where your fingers know before your eyes do. Something about not knowing what is inside hits the brain like a tiny carnival. You paid your money, you took your chance, and now there is a payoff coming whether it is the figure you [...]
10 min read
How to Shop Amazon Prime Day Like a Pro - The Curvy Girl's Guide to Beauty, Fashion, and Wellness Deals
Few things sting quite like falling for a deal that turns out to be no deal at all. You add the cute wrap dress to your cart, you feel that little rush of "I scored," and then a friend mentions she bought the exact same thing two weeks ago for the same price. The discount [...]
9 min read
The Best Amazon Fashion Finds for Curvy Women in 2026 - Editor-Tested Picks Under $50
The search bar fills with hope every time. You type "plus size wrap dress," hit enter, and a wall of thumbnails floods the screen. Some look gorgeous on the model. A few have 12,000 reviews and a 4.5-star average. Others have stock photos that clearly never met a real body, sizing charts that contradict the [...]
11 min read
The Best Meta Smart Glasses for Women - Stylish Frames That Actually Flatter Every Face Shape
Smart glasses used to mean a chunky, tech-bro silhouette that announced itself before you said a word. That era is over. The frames coming out of the Ray-Ban, Oakley, and Meta partnership in 2026 look like glasses you would actually reach for on a regular Tuesday, and a few of them photograph genuinely well on [...]
11 min read
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.
13 min read
Hyper Skin Review for Plus-Size Body Hyperpigmentation: 9 Months of Receipts
An honest review of Hyper Skin's Hyper Clear Brightening Dark Spot Vitamin C Serum used for nine months on plus-size body hyperpigmentation. What works on inner thighs, underarms, and bra-strap shadows, what the marketing oversells, and where the $40 bottle stands against The Ordinary, Topicals Faded, and Ami Cole.
11 min read
The Cost of Plus-Size Bridesmaid Dresses in 2026 (And How to Actually Save)
A money editor's audit of plus-size bridesmaid dress pricing in 2026 across BHLDN, Azazie Curve, Birdy Grey, David's Bridal, JJ's House, Show Me Your Mumu, Reformation and Lulus. The surcharge math, the alteration layer, the 4-move workaround, and the script for talking to the bride.
19 min read
How to Negotiate a Remote Work Arrangement at Your Current Job
The exact one-page proposal document that locks in remote work at your current job, with the deliverable structure, communication SLA, and trial-period clause that turns a wish into a yes.
15 min read
Plus-Size-Friendly Brand Review: Sustainable and Ethical Plus-Size Clothing Labels
A Cherokee swap, a Universal Standard dress on its third owner, and the supply chain math behind plus-inclusive sustainable labels that actually scale.
22 min read
Plus-Size-Friendly Brand Review: Wide-Calf Boot Brands That Truly Fit
A travel correspondent with an 18.5-inch calf and US size 11 EE feet measures 12 wide-calf boot brands in 2026. Real circumferences in inches, 2026 prices, width options, and the four brands that actually fit a calf wider than 17 inches.
22 min read
Plus-Size-Friendly Brand Review: European Retailers That Ship Plus Sizes to the US
A travel writer's honest read on which European plus-size retailers actually ship to the US, what the shipping math does to the win, and the five EU brands worth the customs paperwork for size 18 through 32 buyers in 2026.
27 min read
Plus-Size Money: How to Sell Clothes Online Without Burning Out
A money editor's practical playbook for selling plus-size clothing online without the burnout cycle. Platform-by-platform fee math for Poshmark, Depop, ThredUp, Mercari, Vinted and more, a 3-listing-per-week cadence, pricing for size 18 to 24 garments, the 1099-K tax reality at $600, and a 12-month sustainable plan with a real dollar target.
27 min read
Plus-Size Career: How to Advocate for a Better Office Chair and Ergonomics
A plus-size career playbook for advocating for a real ergonomic setup at work. The Herman Miller Aeron 350 lb weight rating problem, the ADA accommodation framework after the 2014 EEOC v. BAE Systems ruling, four office chairs actually rated above 400 lb (Steelcase Leap V2, ErgoElements Big and Tall, HON Endorse, Concept Seating 3142R1), the medical documentation case, the five-sentence HR opener, the standing desk height math, work-from-home as a structural advantage, the 90-day escalation timeline, and a four-move checklist for this quarter.
31 min read
Cuup Review Plus-Size: 10 Months Wearing a 38G, The Honest Take
A 10-month honest review of Cuup bras on a size 38G plus-size body. Where the fit-tape sizing system actually delivers, where the band engineering falls apart at the upper end, and how Cuup stacks up against ThirdLove, Curvy Couture, and Elomi.
11 min read
Elomi Cate Bra Review: A Year of Wear Tests on Three Friends
An honest review of the Elomi Cate bra after watching three friends wear it through a full year. What the side support actually delivers on a 38H, where the band runs, and how it compares to Curvy Couture and Glamorise alternatives.
11 min read
Eloquii Jeans Review: 14 Months and Four Pairs on a Size 18 Body
An honest review of Eloquii jeans on a size 18 body across four styles over fourteen months. What the rise does for long torsos, where the denim fades, and how the price holds up against Universal Standard, Torrid, and Lane Bryant.
11 min read
How Much Does a Sew In Cost in 2026? A Real Price Breakdown
What a sew in actually costs in 2026 - real price ranges from $80 budget installs to $800+ luxury bundles, broken down by hair type, length, salon tier, and city. Plus the maintenance line items most stylists do not quote upfront.
10 min read
How Much Do Hair Extensions Cost in 2026?
Real prices for hair extensions in 2026, from $40 clip-ins to $3,500 raw bundle installs. The cost drivers, the price tiers with actual brand examples, and where to save vs spend.
10 min read
How Much Do Plus-Size Wedding Dresses Cost in 2026?
What plus-size wedding dresses actually cost in 2026, broken down by line item. Sizing surcharges, alterations, designer markups, and the real budget tiers from $700 to $7,000 all-in, from a reviewer who tracks receipts.
9 min read
Madewell Curvy vs Regular: The Denim Fit Test That Settled It
A research-driven comparison of Madewell Curvy vs Madewell Regular denim across fit, rise, fabric, sizing, and return policy on a plus-size body. Real prices, real measurements, a real winner.
11 min read
How Much Do Brazilian Waxes Cost Nearby? A Real Price Breakdown for 2026
Real Brazilian wax prices near you in 2026, from $35 chains to $120 boutiques. What drives the cost, where to save, where to splurge, and the receipts behind each tier.
10 min read
Athleta vs Girlfriend Collective: The Plus-Size Activewear Showdown
Athleta vs Girlfriend Collective on a plus-size body - a side-by-side breakdown of leggings, bras, and tanks. Compression, sizing, return policies, and which one wins for daily wear.
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