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Plus Size Surfer Girl Essentials from Juno Active

Surfing???? ME????? Really? Yep, I did it. I hauled this bountiful body up onto a surfboard and spent a few hours riding the waves off Waikiki beach in Hawaii this summer. Well…if by “riding” you mean “getting knocked off of the surfboard repeatedly” by waves, then yeah, I totally caught some waves. But you know what? I TOTALLY ROCKED IT and thanks to Juno Active, I looked fierce doing it!

When you’re a big girl contemplating an intense water sport like surfing, you need two things: Support and Coverage. I found both of these things in the Juno Active AquaSport Crossback Tank Swimsuit and the AquaSport Mock Neck Rashguard.

The swimsuit has a high neck and fit tightly so that my chest was supported and not all over the place when I was paddling and trying to pop up on the board. The rashguard is essential to protect you from the sun and the horrible rash that can develop when rubbing your skin over the surfboard when you’re paddling into the water. And of course, I chose both in the Safari print because I wanted to look and feel fierce out there in the water!

I had an absolute blast even though I couldn’t manage to stand up all the way on the surfboard. I’m pretty sure I invented a new sport called “Surf Yoga,” since I managed to do some impressive Downward Facing Dogs while out there. I spent most of the time screaming my head off while heading directly for other surfers. But I loved every minute of it!!

If you are considering trying surfing, here are a few Plus Size Surfer Girl Essentials!

Winter Gear: Juno Active Parka is the warmest thing I’ve ever worn ever

This has been one of the most brutal winters ever here in Chicago…and I would have died…literally…DIED without my long line parka from Juno Active. Here’s a cold, hard fact: It doesn’t matter how cute you look in your flirty wool blend coat with a ruffle trim…if you lose your nose to frostbite, you will be wishing that you wrapped yourself in a nice warm parka like this one from Juno Active.

This parka runs big, so I recommend sizing down unless you want to wear super bulky sweaters underneath it. The pintucks at the center of the coat add a nice little detail around the two way zipper…and there’s some elastic in the side for shaping, but it’s not adjustable…so if you want more shape, add a belt!

It’s like wearing a big warm blanket…I’ve never felt so free from the weather! The detachable hood is nice too, in case you want to wear some of your cute winter hats for some flair. 🙂

This is my favorite bear hat that I bought at a street kiosk in New York City last year. 

Sometimes its hard to find winter gear in extended, plus sizes, but thankfully, Juno Active (formerly Junonia) has great parkas and winter staples available in sizes 1X-6X. Here are a few other options to keep you warm!

Reversible PerfectTemp Fleece Vest

Alpine Ski Pants

Solid 3-in-1 Alpine Ski Jacket

Seriously, if your winter coats are leaving you cold, invest in one of these Juno Active items…you will be cute, comfortable AND warm!