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Traveling while plus-sized…and tall…and anxious…
Aymie Rondeau
Posted on September 10 2022
For the Labour Day long weekend, I took a trip to Comox, British Columbia to hang out with my (favourite) aunt Marilou and her adorable dog Essy. I had a flight booked from Calgary to Vancouver, a short layover and then off to Comox for a 3-night stay. Well…that didn’t exactly go as planned.
Empowered Women Empower Women
Aymie Rondeau
Posted on July 05 2022
It’s my hunch (and this is just a hunch, I have zero scientific evidence to back this up…just 20+ years of professional experience to back up my claims) that part of the reason women are held back from progressing to higher levels in their careers, the C-Suite, Board roles, etc. is because of how we treat one another. Some of you may know what I’m talking about…those sneaky or bullying behaviours that serve to pull other women down, rather than lifting them up.
Style Story: Fashion to Figure
Aymie Rondeau
Posted on June 07 2022
FTF is THE place to go when you want to dress up for a date, night out on the town or beach getaway. We love them for their collabs with plus-size models and influencers, and that they’re a cartoon character-free zone. Their pieces are designed to hug and show off your curves!
Here are some of our favourite looks…
Abercrombie & Fitch: Hot or Not?
Aymie Rondeau
Posted on May 03 2022
I recently watched a new documentary on Netflix called “White Hot: The Rise and Fall of Abercrombie & Fitch.” It’s definitely worth a watch if you haven’t seen it yet! I was fascinated by the story of turning the company around from a strategic standpoint and following the company’s demise due to the behaviour of their narcissistic leader (former CEO, Mike Jeffries), and negative publicity surrounding the company’s racist, ableist, fatphobic and sexist hiring practices.
Self-Care Isn't Selfish
Aymie Rondeau
Posted on April 03 2022
During one of my outdoor walks with Peloton, the instructor was talking about changing your mindset from thinking about things that you “should” be doing to things that you WANT to be doing. This really resonated with me, as…if I’ve taken any learnings away from the pandemic…it’s to think about the things that really matter to me and what I want in my life.
Fatphobia in Dating Shows
Aymie Rondeau
Posted on March 02 2022
This month’s blog is focused on fatphobia in reality dating shows. I’ve been watching Season 2 of Love Is Blind on Netflix (don’t worry, there are no spoilers here!), where the premise of the show is to meet your match based on forming strong emotional connections, sight unseen. The participants talk to each other in “pods” through a frosted glass window, removing the distractions of physical appearances, sex appeal, etc.
What's New in The Shop?
Aymie Rondeau
Posted on November 03 2021
Since we last chatted, we’ve added a TON of new products for Fall and Winter to The Curvy Shop. Everything from cozy shackets and sweaters from Eloquii and Madewell, to faux fur and puffer jackets from Hilary MacMillan, to wide-leg friendly footwear from Keds and Hunter Boots. We are adding new items every week and The Sparkle Shop featuring holiday-worthy looks will be opening very soon!
Why Can’t I Find Outdoor Gear in Plus Sizes?!?
Aymie Rondeau
Posted on October 05 2021
If plus-sized folks want to enjoy outdoor activities like skiing, biking or hiking, you should be able to find suitable clothing and equipment to fit your body. So why can't we find outdoor activity clothing in our size?
How It's Going...and What's Coming Up!
Aymie Rondeau
Posted on July 08 2021
With so much on the go, you’re going to want to stay in-the-know. Many exciting things have happened at The Curvy Shop over the past several weeks, and there are many more cool things in store. Here's what's happened and what's coming up!
What is Size Appropriation?
Aymie Rondeau
Posted on April 05 2021
Size appropriation in fashion means using plus-size or curve models in advertising as a means to attract plus-sized customers, without actually doing the work or selling products to cater to the majority of plus-sized people. Basically, it’s a teaser or a bait and switch.
Welcome to The Curvy Blog!
Aymie Rondeau
Posted on July 19 2019
Hey there! Welcome to shopthecurvy.com! Thanks for stopping by! Leading up to the website launch, I had a chat with ATB Financial for their “YouTube Live” show – a live video chat that’s available to their employees. We talked about what I’ve been up to and where I want to take the company. We also talked about the up’s and down’s of the crowdfunding campaign, and if I would do it again (maybe not in 2020, but would love to mentor other female entrepreneurs!).
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