My self-love story: Let’s have some girl talk… While we do makeup. As a plus size woman, we’re often wanted in private, but rarely claimed in public. There’s a difference. All men aren’t like this—but for nearly 8 years, I found myself in a situation where I was hidden. Ashamed of. Tolerated, but never celebrated. And let me be clear—**love will never make you feel like a secret. Real love doesn’t reject you, and no one should ever be ashamed to love you, regardless of your size, your shape, or who you are. It took me years to realize that the love I was searching for had to start within me. I had to stop shrinking myself just to be accepted. I had to love myself enough to walk away. And when I did—everything changed. You deserve to be loved out loud. You deserve softness, respect, consistency, and joy. Don’t settle for halfway. Don’t stay where you’re only seen in the dark. Love yourself fully, loudly, and unapologetically. Because when you start showing up for yourself, the world adjusts.

Makeup Deets:

@Lashing Out Glam Storm Pallet

@LYS Beauty

Foundation:

•DPG5/DG6

Concealer:

•DG1-Mocha

Bronzer:

•Worthy

Loose Powder:

•Faithful

Lip Pencil:

•Devoted

Lipstick:

•Sincere

@ONE SIZE BEAUTY On til Dawn setting Spray

#HealingWhileGlamming #PlusSizeAndWorthy #LoveOutLoud #SelfLoveStory #KnowYourWorth #UnhideYourHeart

2025/7/24 Edited to

... Read moreSelf-love is a fundamental aspect of well-being and confidence, especially for plus size women who often face societal challenges around acceptance and visibility. Embracing self-love means recognizing your worth, celebrating your unique beauty, and rejecting the pressures to conform or shrink yourself to fit unrealistic standards. This powerful mindset shift not only enhances mental and emotional health but also positively impacts how you carry yourself and interact with the world. In the beauty community, the conversation around plus size empowerment continues to grow, encouraging visibility and inclusivity in makeup and fashion industries. Using makeup products that complement your skin tone and style can boost self-esteem and allow you to express your personality boldly. The mentioned products such as LYS Beauty's foundation and concealer in shades like DPG5/DG6 and DG1-Mocha are designed to cater to diverse complexions, ensuring a flawless and authentic appearance. Bronzer like 'Worthy' and lip colors such as 'Devoted' pencil and 'Sincere' lipstick add dimension and warmth, helping to highlight your best features. Setting sprays, like ONE SIZE BEAUTY’s 'On til Dawn,' play an essential role in maintaining makeup longevity, especially during long days or important moments of self-expression. Utilizing these beauty tools aligns perfectly with the self-love journey, where caring for your appearance becomes an act of honoring yourself rather than conforming to external expectations. Moreover, hashtags such as #HealingWhileGlamming, #PlusSizeAndWorthy, and #LoveOutLoud amplify a movement that advocates for healing, worthiness, and love without apology. These communities provide support and inspiration, encouraging women to share their stories and celebrate their unique identities publicly rather than hiding in shadows or feeling ashamed. Remember, self-love and beauty care are deeply intertwined acts of self-respect and affirmation. By loving yourself fully and using makeup as a creative outlet, you contribute to reshaping social narratives around body positivity and acceptance. You deserve to be seen, heard, and loved out loud — starting with the love you give yourself every day.

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Amen sister🥺❤️🥰

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This story was so phenomenal. This was so hard catching because of all of us women have been through some parts of this type of relationship. I love this. I love what you’re doing.

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