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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.
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.
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?
What is the Fat Tax?
Aymie Rondeau
Posted on May 04 2021
How does the Fat Tax work when it comes to plus-sized clothing?
Essentially, the plus-sized consumer is charged more for an item in plus sizes when the same item produced in straight sizes sells for less.
Many brands try to justify this pricing by claiming that the item costs “more to produce” because of “all of the extra fabric” they need to make plus-sized garments.
Winning the Race in Plus-Size Athleisure Wear
Aymie Rondeau
Posted on March 04 2021
Athletic and athleisure wear.
It’s become a bigger part of our wardrobes over the last year, as we’re spending more time at home and working in leggings has become the norm.
What is Food Policing?
Aymie Rondeau
Posted on February 02 2021
What is Food Policing...and why it needs to stop!
Food policing is behaviour that labels food and eating as either good or bad, and gives food varying (and arbitrary) levels of moral value, often in the name of “health.” These labels could come from the internal messages in your head to outward comments from friends, family, colleagues or even strangers.
Goodbye 2020, Hello 2021!
Aymie Rondeau
Posted on January 01 2021
2021 is upon us! It goes without saying that 2020 has been an interesting year! This definitely won’t be one of those New Year’s Resolutions blogs packed full of #humblebrags and all of the things I accomplished throughout the year. If your biggest achievement was making it through 2020, in one piece or not, THAT IS OK!
Collaboration with Artist Shannon Smith for Empower Magazine
Aymie Rondeau
Posted on July 16 2020
Our friend Artist Shannon Smith has published the first edition of Empower magazine, and The Curvy Shop has contributed an article on why Canada needs more plus-size fashion.
Canadian BOPO Warriors
Aymie Rondeau
Posted on October 18 2019
When I first started learning about Health at Every Size, Body Positivity, Fat Acceptan...
How Big Brands are Creating Size-Inclusive Spaces
Aymie Rondeau
Posted on July 29 2019
Big brands like Nike are starting to add more size-inclusive fashion and mannequins to their stores, websites and advertising, and it is causing quite the stir. Check out our latest blog and our favourite picks for summer curvy athletic wear.
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