Tired of scrolling through photo after photo of #fitspo and fashion bloggers in size 0 clothing, we searched for the best fashion bloggers who actually look like REAL women. These women, considered “plus-size” by fashion’s crazy standards, post inspiring pictures encouraging their followers to love the body and life they’ve got. Each gorgeous blogger will add her own twist to your newsfeed. We’re talking cheesy grits (@tessholliday) and behind-the-scenes peeks at photo shoots… and just their glamourous lives in general. Meet the lovely ladies below!
1. Gabifresh
The blog Gabifresh was born in 2008 when Gabifresh herself sought to fill the void of fashion bloggers who were sizes 14 and up. She’s been an inspiring success ever since, having been featured in Glamour and Cosmopolitan, and appearing on Good Morning America and The Today Show.
2. Tess Holliday
The model known for her outspoken attitude (#EffYourBeautyStandards) and her recent success as the first plus-size model of her stature to be signed to a major agency, Holliday fills her feed with fun posts of fashion, food and body-loving pics.
3. Candice Huffine
Huffine recently made headlines for being the first—and only—size 16 model to be featured in the 2015 Pirelli calendar. All of her pics give us serious life envy.
4. Nicolette Mason
The columnist for Marie Claire posts on her own blog about fashion, beauty and travel.
5. Ashley Graham
The plus-size model and lingerie designer, who was featured in the #CurvesinBikinis ad in Sports Illustrated, posts inspirational bikini-clad pics admist the enviable goings-on of her daily fashion escapades.