This week, I am introducing a new segment!!!!! The segment will be called "Unabashed" and every week I will feature a plus size person who I think epitomizes the phrase "big and beautiful." Through this segment, I want to share with you some of the people who inspire me, and hopefully inspire you all in the process. I will feature everybody and anybody from bloggers, models, plus size industry prifessionals and even the girl next door! Inspiration comes from various sources, and you can be inspirational in many ways so there will be a wide variety of features... :-)
Now that I've introduced the segment, I would like to introduce my first feature, Chardline. She is one of the most inspirational people that I have met since moving to Boston. I don't care what anyone says, this girl is my best friend in my head, and i look up to her in so many ways. She is a 24 year young plus size fashion and health enthusiast who has been inspiring people through her amazing fitness journey.
She describes herself as a LIFE ENTHUSIAST who loves all the blessings that GOD has put in her life and, as a person who loves to encourage people to reach their fullest potential as well as find what makes THEM special.
Now that I've introduced the segment, I would like to introduce my first feature, Chardline. She is one of the most inspirational people that I have met since moving to Boston. I don't care what anyone says, this girl is my best friend in my head, and i look up to her in so many ways. She is a 24 year young plus size fashion and health enthusiast who has been inspiring people through her amazing fitness journey.
She describes herself as a LIFE ENTHUSIAST who loves all the blessings that GOD has put in her life and, as a person who loves to encourage people to reach their fullest potential as well as find what makes THEM special.
Name:
Chardline Chanel Faiteau
Location: Dorchester, MA
Occupation: Community Liasion fo Mayor’s Office.
Blog: Plus Size Beausion (www.chardline.com)
Location: Dorchester, MA
Occupation: Community Liasion fo Mayor’s Office.
Blog: Plus Size Beausion (www.chardline.com)
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me:
@itsameechardio (twitter)
@fabulouslyfat2fit (instagram)
www.facebook.com/chardline
@fabulouslyfat2fit (instagram)
www.facebook.com/chardline
When and why did you start blogging?
I started blogging as a means to express my love for
myself in 2011. At first it started out by self-hate and not being able to
find ANYTHING to wear…but little by little I found myself growing to love
myself and seeing myself in a light I never knew existed. Through finding
fashionable clothing I saw that I was beautiful. Then I learned to embrace the
IMMATERIAL. I saw that I was more than a pretty face and that when I chose
what to wear, a piece of the joyful and effervescent person that I am shines
through my style. Then I thought to myself, “if I am going through this struggle,
I am sure there are other women who can benefit from this.” It was then Plus
Size Beausion was born. I first started on Tumblr then in 2013 I went on to
start publishing under www.chardline.com
What amazing experiences have you had because of blogging?
What amazing experiences have you had because of blogging?
Networking. I love to meet woman like me from all
over the world. From Brazil to Cali to right here in Boston I have met some
AMAZING women! I’ve also met women who said that I’ve inspired them to come out
of their shell. Hearing that was music to my soul because I remember a time
when I lived in a shell and didn’t want to look at mirror. From aspiring
models, to fashionistas, to health enthusiasts, it is always an adventure!
Who are your fashion icons?
Who are your fashion icons?
My fashion Icons today are: Rihanna, Solange, Joie
Fulani, Angel Wonder, Shainna Tucker, Tamara Wilson, Marilyn Monroe, Marcia
Kim, Nadia Aboulhosn, Smallie, and Allison McGevna. They embrace all different
types of fashion and I wish I could raid their closets in my size.
Favorite Trends for this season?
My favorite trend this season has to be black and
white. I know…very plain BUT I’VE NEVER SEEN SO MUCH LIFE when they are
combined. Add a little neon in there and you're good to go.
What new piece in your wardrobe are you
most excited to style?
My friend Jeminatu is one of the founders of Afrik
Inspired and she is making an outfit for me that I am ECSTATIC about from Ankara
patterns. It will be neck tie, earrings, bangles, shorts, peplum skirt and
scarf! I can’t wait to do it up!
Favorite places to shop?
I don’t know if this list will ever end but my top
10 place would be:
- Thift
Shops
- Etsy
- Ebay
- Fashion
to Figure
- Wole
- Ose
Uhseh
- Grandmother’s
Closet
- Forever
21
- Instagram
Boutiques (there’s at least 60 of them)
- TJ Maxx
What is your number 1 piece of advice
when shopping?
If it doesn’t call to you, don’t buy it. I used to
be a trend shopper. A trend shopper is someone who loves to shop by whatever is
trending at the moment. EVEN IF I DIDN’T LIKE THE TREND I’D BUY IT. But now, I
embrace all trends no matter what the season. Vintage has to be my favorite
because they are timeless so ALWAYS TRY TO ADD SOME VINTAGE ITEMS TO THAT
CLOSET!
So I know you started an amazing fitness
journey. Could you tell us a bit about that?
Recently, the doctor told me that I was
very unhealthy and that I was on the verge of getting diabetes and other weight related diseases. With the recent discovery of my grandmother’s heart failure,
I chose to take back my health a step at a time. I researched different ways to
try and get there and I am happy to say I am 40lbs down! I can run faster,
breathe better, and I eat COMPLETELY DIFFERENT then how I used to eat. I
exercise 6 times a week and LOVE IT! I actually fill incomplete when I am
standing still!
What is your current favorite new healthy
meal?
My favorite meal would have to be Salmon with
Teriyaki Mango seasoning…Multigrain Mixed Veggie Medley and Red Quinoa.
What tips would you give for girls out
there who want healthy curves?
Start small work your way up. Talk to people who are
on their own journey. Or schedule an appointment to see a nutrionist. Eating
is truly 70% of the battle. Make sure you double check all your research and
write down EVERYTHING so that you don’t skip a beat and it will be easier for you to figure out why
weight was gained or lost.
Any last minute words of inspiration?
Always find that one spark that induces SELF LOVE!
Just because you want to lose weight, doesn’t mean you don’t love yourself or
how you look IT JUST MEANS THAT YOU ARE TAKING TIME TO TAKE CARE OF YOUR BODY
THAT LOVE SO DEARLY! Also, don’t let someone tell you are ugly or you can’t
dress that’s just a person imparting their insecurities about themselves in
hopes that you’ll feel as nasty as they do! EMBRACE YOUR BEAUTY!!
Everyone needs to head over to Chardline's blog and check it out. She has some great fashion advice on there as well as ideas for whenever you are not sure where to look for certain clothing.
I hope you all enjoyed my first feature, and if you know anyone who deserves to be featured or if you would like to be featured, feel free to email me at forbiddenvanity@gmail.com with some pictures, a link to any websites as well as a short description.
Stay Succulent!
