by Melissa Walker Horn | Personal, Self-Care
Maybe you’re wondering why I haven’t commented on the Nike mannequin and the resulting shit show on the internet. ARE you wondering that? I know some of you have sent me links and articles or tagged me in your mentions. So why haven’t I had my say...
by Melissa Walker Horn | Personal, Style + Beauty
Last week was Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Australia for those playing at home. Exciting times, right? The fashion world hosts dinners and parties, runways and events. And BIG surprise, pun intended, there is not a visibly plus-sized woman to be seen. It’s...
by Melissa Walker Horn | Personal
I heard them in a cafe. Then again on the footpath, as I walked to my car and in line to pay for petrol at the service station. Women, talking about other women and bodies, fat and diets. I wonder if I’m more prone to hearing these conversations because...
by Melissa Walker Horn | Personal
Three weeks without a blog post, team. Almost four, but who’s counting. How did I let this happen? AGAIN. And I’m not beating myself up about it. I’m just determined to update you more often on what’s going on around here. The Chicken Pesto...
by Melissa Walker Horn | Personal
Well, here we are, team. In a whole new year; do you feel it? That nothingness? It turns out we are all exactly who we were before that magical step through into 2019. As much as I prepare for that moment when nothing magically changes, I’m always here a little...
by Melissa Walker Horn | Gifted, She Wore What
(contains gifted item) When I gave up the last of my office jobs, I gave up wearing corporate clothing AT ALL. It’d been in steady decline for a while, but that was the nail in the corporate coffin. My wardrobe was made up of relaxed fit dresses, casual...
by Melissa Walker Horn | Personal
What if I told you that you don’t HAVE to Christmas? How would that make you feel? If it’s even a tiny bit relieved let’s talk for a minute, if you would. I know what this time of year can be like. The stress and pressure, the expectations and...
by Melissa Walker Horn | Personal, Where to Buy
Friday night the ladies and I popped into the Hear Us Roar pop-up shop. What an amazing night! As a stockist of a massive selection of Australian plus size fashion (size 12 – 26) to be able to go into a pop-up has been a popular strategy for the brand....
by Melissa Walker Horn | Personal, Working for Yourself
This morning I committed to a blog post. That was before I realised that my to-do list really didn’t leave much room for such things. But, a promise is a promise. After digging through a bunch of drafts with no half-finished winners (judge me if you will, haha),...
by Melissa Walker Horn | Personal
In the latest Suger News, I shared that I’ve been unwell mentally for a while now (read it and subscribe here). And that my tricky tricky mind had done it’s best to convince me that I was fine. Days were fine. Nights were fine. Relationships were fine....
by Melissa Walker Horn | Personal
A few weeks ago now I had my tarot cards read. It was an impromptu thing at a party (shout out to Liv and Ben!). Given it was only weeks after giving my notice, of course, I wanted to know how my business would go. How would it all turn out, this leap of faith...
by Melissa Walker Horn | Personal
But as of two weeks ago, I am back working for myself 100% of the time! Eeeekkk. We made it, team. AGAIN. If you’ve been following this blog for a while (hands up!) you would know this isn’t the first time. I had a cafe when I was 21 (craziness! Haha) and...
