Review of DesignerShare: Clothing Rental for Women
This is a review of my experience with DesignerShare – a peer-to-peer lending and renting service for designer clothes, handbags,
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How to Dress Like Kelly Kapowski: Wardrobe, Makeup, & Hair
As I previously blogged about, my niece CJ and I went to Saved By the Max—the Saved by the Bell-inspired
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Myasthenia Gravis Patients Share Pictures of Ptosis
People with myasthenia gravis (MG, a neuromuscular autoimmune disease) sometimes refer to ourselves as “snowflakes” because symptoms vary person to
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5 Ideas: Summer Dress & Accessories
Recently, I attended a family reunion for my maternal grandmother’s side. She is 97-years old; she has eight siblings (although many of
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5 Tips for Camouflaging a Tummy
A reader recently asked me on Twitter, “Jessica, how do I camouflage my #endobelly? I’ve gained a lot of weight.”
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“You Have Toothpaste In Your Hair”
The past week was hellacious for me. I felt trapped in my own body. I had a severe flare up
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Why Are 30th and 40th Birthday Cards So Depressing?
Today is an anniversary date for me. Six years ago, at the age of 24, I was diagnosed with the
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4 Tips for Finding a Fabulous Fall Coat
Autumn will be here soon. When the temperatures drop, we start taking more pictures in coats than shirts. I save
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6 Things NOT To Say to a Sick Woman About Her Appearance
People are surprised when I tell them about insults I received due to changes in my appearance from illness. If
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Why I Stopped Saying “Mental Health Stigma;” Calling a Spade a Spade
I’ve recently come to hate the phrase “mental health stigma” despite years of working in mental health nonprofit. To illustrate
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