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
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
How to Style Plus-Size Baggy Jeans Without Losing the Shape
A curatorial guide to styling plus-size baggy jeans without the silhouette collapsing into a sack. Outfit formulas, the fit details that matter, and the troubleshooting most blogs skip.
11 min read
How to Style Plus-Size Barrel Jeans Without Drowning in the Cut
A working editor's guide to wearing plus-size barrel jeans without looking swallowed by the silhouette. Cut anatomy, top pairings, shoe choices, and the fitting-room signals that separate flattering from frumpy.
11 min read
The 120-Year History of Lane Bryant, the Brand That Built American Plus-Size Retail
How Lena Himmelstein Bryant Malsin turned a 1904 Lower East Side maternity-dress shop into Lane Bryant, the brand that wrote the rulebook for American plus-size retail and is still arguing with itself about how to evolve.
11 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
Olaplex vs Briogeo: A Bond-Repair Comparison for Textured Hair
A side-by-side editorial comparison of Olaplex and Briogeo on low-porosity 4A natural hair - bond repair vs strengthening masks, ingredients, real prices, return policies, and a clear final pick.
10 min read
Ozempic vs Mounjaro for Type 2 Diabetes: A Plain-English Comparison
A clear, no-hype comparison of Ozempic (semaglutide) versus Mounjaro (tirzepatide) for type 2 diabetes - how they work, real side effects, cost reality, and which one fits which person. Educational only, not medical advice.
11 min read
How Betsie Larkin Built Honeylove Into the Third Name in Shapewear
How Betsie Larkin spent her own savings prototyping a bodysuit that would not roll down at the waist, launched Honeylove in 2018, and turned an Instagram-driven shapewear brand into the third name in a category that used to belong to two.
11 min read
What to Wear for an Interview Plus-Size: 7 Outfits by Format
Seven plus-size interview outfits organized by interview format - phone screen, Zoom video, in-office first round, full panel day, lunch interview, second-round team meeting, and final-round executive. Specific pieces, real fits, and the styling moves each format demands.
11 min read
Adwoa Beauty's Founder Story: How Julian Addo Built the Prestige Curl Brand
Julian Addo built Adwoa Beauty from a personal frustration with textured-hair products into the prestige-tier brand that Sephora put on its core shelf. Inside the founder story, the Baomint line, and the retail strategy that worked.
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.
11 min read
Adwoa Beauty Review for Plus-Size Women: An Editor's Honest Take After Three Years
An honest curatorial review of Adwoa Beauty's Baomint line for plus-size women, with side-by-side notes against Pattern Beauty, Mielle Organics, and Camille Rose. What earns the price, what doesn't, and where to buy.
11 min read
Aerie Real Review for Plus Size: One Year, Sizes 18 and 20, Honest
An honest plus-size review of Aerie's Real line after a year of wearing the bras, undies, leggings, and swim in sizes 18 and 20. What actually fits, where the marketing oversells, and how it compares to Torrid, Old Navy, and Universal Standard.
11 min read
Athleta Plus Review: 14 Months in Sizes 1X and 2X
An honest size 1X-2X review of Athleta Plus after fourteen months of wear. Salutation tights, Brooklyn ankle pant, Conscious Crop, Coaster Luxe tee, and the All Day bra - what fits, what shrinks, what beats Old Navy Active.
11 min read
The Best Moisturizers for Oily Skin Under $150 in 2026 - A Real Price Breakdown
Real prices for oily-skin moisturizers under $150 in 2026. What you actually pay across drugstore, mid-range, and premium tiers, which ingredients justify the cost, and where to save versus splurge if you have oily or combination skin.
9 min read
Briogeo's Dream Makers Founder Grant - What It Actually Does and Why the Brand Behind It Matters
Briogeo's Dream Makers Founder Grant is one of the few brand-led funding programs in beauty that actually writes checks to BIPOC founders. Here is what it does, where Briogeo sits in the premium textured-hair category, and which products are worth buying.
11 min read
What to Wear During a Job Interview: 6 Plus-Size Outfits by Industry
Six plus-size job interview outfits by industry - from creative agency to corporate finance, tech, healthcare, startup, and remote first round. Specific pieces, real fits, and the styling moves that survive a four-hour panel.
10 min read
How to Find Your Bra Size - A Working Calculator That Fits Plus-Size Bodies
A working bra-size calculator method that actually fits plus-size bodies, with band and cup math, sister-size logic, and the brands that cut for a 38DDD without lying about it. Written by a fashion editor who has been fitted at every major retailer.
11 min read
CeraVe vs La Roche-Posay: 8 Months of Side-by-Side Use on NC45 Acne-Prone Skin
Brielle breaks down CeraVe vs La Roche-Posay across cleansers, moisturizers, and sunscreens after eight months of side-by-side use on NC45 acne-prone skin. Real ingredient breakdowns, real prices, real verdicts.
10 min read
The Best Plus-Size Dress for a Wedding Guest in 2026
The best plus-size dresses for wedding guest dressing in 2026, ranked by silhouette and dress code. Specific dresses, real prices, and the styling moves that translate to better wedding photos.
10 min read
Birchbox vs COCOTIQUE - Best Beauty Subscription Box for Women of Color
Birchbox vs COCOTIQUE compared. Find out which beauty subscription box is better for women of color with our honest side-by-side review of pricing and products.
11 min read
20 Affordable Plus-Size Clothing Stores Where Everything Is Under $40
20 affordable plus size clothing stores where everything is under $40. Budget-friendly fashion for sizes 14 and up including online shops and in-store options.
10 min read
How Much Does a Boudoir Photoshoot Cost? Pricing Guide for Every Budget
How much does a boudoir photoshoot cost? Complete 2026 pricing guide covering session fees, prints, albums, and packages from budget-friendly to luxury options.
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