What is the plus size community (PSC)?
Over the years many have been introduced to the term 'plus size community' however, there are quite a few plus size people who are unaware of this term and what it means.
It’s a Freaky October
This month we’re excited to roll out our Freaky October issue. As we adjust quickly to the Fall season here in NYC, we’re all excited about doing activities like pumpkin picking and of course dressing up in fun costumes for the highly anticipated holiday — Halloween.
Six Makeup Ingredients to Avoid This Halloween
Halloween will be here before we know it and we may be inclined to do our Halloween looks ourselves. But buyer beware, there are some things on the list of ingredients you may want to avoid.
Green Thumbs for Everyone
Fall is here, the vegetation is green and more establishments are pulling out the all the stops because they had a late start. This holds true for orchards, farms and vineyards; Apple picking, pumpkin picking, and wine tastings are very versatile activities that people from all walks of life can get into.
Have you ever been ghosted? I have and this is how I feel.
Over the summer I went to a party during the pandemic. I know what you are thinking. Who the hell goes to a party during the pandemic?
Your 2021 Event Lineup
With most if not all of 2020 basically canceled or modified in some way, a lot of us are looking forward to 2021.
Doing It Big
Being a person of size has its pros and cons. Women often state that men of size provide them with a feeling of safety and security while men often state they live those hip, lips and thighs.
Fall Skincare with Tiffany Glover
Alabama Licensed and Certified Merle Norman aesthetician Tiffany Glover, sits down with Iya and Mitsy to discuss skin care rituals and tips for the upcoming Fall/Winter seasons. They're also talking "Maskne." Wearing a mask for hours daily can really do a number on your skin and oral hygiene
Influencers Faking the Funk on Weight Loss
In the episode of Shapely TV, your favorite ladies have a real conversation on influencers promoting and sometimes misleading their audience on weight-loss products.
Laurel Dutch Country Farmer’s Market
Join the Shapely crew on the road! This time we're taking you to the Laurel Dutch Country Farmers Market. This is one of Iya's favorite spots. She's been going to this market of all things amazingly edible for years now and had to share it
Basquiat ain’t got nothing on us!
Put a ring on it!
Have you ever wanted a ring, necklace, bracelet etc. but could not find the right fit? That is one of the most annoying things and could potentially hinder you from wearing jewelry.
It’s Time to Represent!
Join some of your favorite fellas Juan, Yancy, Oshuan, Chris and Theo, for an intimate and real conversation as they discuss everything from feeling underrepresented as plus size men to what they need and want from women.
Undercover Plus Size Lovers
Join some of your favorite fellas Juan, Yancy, Oshuan, Chris and Theo, for an intimate and real conversation as they discuss everything from feeling underrepresented as plus size men to what they need and want from women.
The Bash Life Chose Me
Join some of your favorite fellas Juan, Yancy, Oshuan, Chris and Theo, for an intimate and real conversation as they discuss everything from feeling underrepresented as plus size men to what they need and want from women.
How Can We Show Up For Plus Size Men?
Join some of your favorite fellas Juan, Yancy, Oshuan, Chris and Theo, for an intimate and real conversation as they discuss everything from feeling underrepresented as plus size men to what they need and want from women.
Dyckman Dogs
We’ve all seen those amazing Instagram posts with amazingly greasy food that we know isn't the best but still irresistible. Shapely’s Iya and Shay put their cheat day to good use. They jumped in the Jeep with their taste buds set on Manhattan.
Mystic Drawbridge Ice Cream
Continuing with our new series Traveling While Fat, Shapely is taking you to Ford’s Lobster in CT. With a full blown pandemic, racial tensions at its peak, and the world pretty much closed we went out into the world to show you guys how people are adjusting.
Ford’s Lobster
Continuing with our new series Traveling While Fat, Shapely is taking you to Ford’s Lobster in Connecticut. With a full blown pandemic, racial tensions at its peak, and the world pretty much closed we went out into the world to show you guys how people are adjusting.
Layton’s on 92nd
With a full blown pandemic almost in the rear view but racial tensions still at their peak, the America is just starting to open up again. Iya of Shapely took to the eastern coastal town of Ocean City Maryland.
From broken safes to missing cash to DIY cleaning duty in a ‘luxury’ room, this stay was giving less ‘paradise’ and more ‘get me out of here!’