Authentically Emmie – Emily Ho

1,000 Peloton Rides: My Plus Size Experience

Emily Ho — Tue, 25 Mar 2025 03:59:09 +0000

It's been a while since I've updated you on my Peloton Bike experience, so I thought hitting 1000 rides is...

Universal Standard Mystery Box 2025 + Discount

Emily Ho — Sat, 15 Feb 2025 21:26:41 +0000

Surprise! Universal Standard Mystery Boxes have returned after being retired in 2023.

Plus Size Holiday Style with Lane Bryant

Emily Ho — Thu, 07 Nov 2024 16:19:35 +0000

It's been eons since I've done a full style post outside of my house! So today, we're taking it back old school so I can show you some styles for the holidays from Lane Bryant.

Kate Spade Plus Sizes? Thanks ELOQUII!

Emily Ho — Thu, 26 Sep 2024 20:14:06 +0000

Today, plus size brand ELOQUII launched a collaboration with Kate Spade! Here's a look at the collection.

Target Plus Size Try On: New Fall Styles

Emily Ho — Fri, 30 Aug 2024 19:45:05 +0000

Target has some new styles for fall. Here's a try-on of 8 plus size items.

Universal Standard Sample Sale Tips and Code

Emily Ho — Thu, 18 Jul 2024 04:08:35 +0000

Universal Standard's annual sample sale is here! These are my tips for shopping the sale, plus a code for an extra 15% off.

Favorite Plus Size Linen for Summer

Emily Ho — Mon, 24 Jun 2024 19:07:10 +0000

It's hot out, so I'm reaching for all of my plus size linen pieces repeatedly. Here are some favorites, and a discount for Universal Standard.

Universal Standard Memorial Day Sale + Coupon Code

Emily Ho — Sat, 25 May 2024 00:10:27 +0000

Details about the Universal Standard Memorial Day sale, an extra coupon code, and photos of some of my favorite styles for summer.

Universal Standard Fit Liberty

Emily Ho — Tue, 23 Apr 2024 19:11:21 +0000

Universal Standard Fit Liberty items allow you to exchange sizes for a full year if needed. Get an extra discount and details here.

The Hardest Week

Emily Ho — Tue, 02 Apr 2024 02:41:55 +0000

All day, I blamed laziness, procrastination, and depression - the latter of which has been more present lately, but not unmanageable. Then, looking at the calendar, I realized that those probably aren’t the reasons for the lack of grit today. It’s April 1st. Today marks the 17th anniversary of the hardest week of my life.

Tips for Shopping the DVF x Target Collection

Emily Ho — Fri, 22 Mar 2024 17:14:47 +0000

Tips for shopping the Diane von Furstenberg x Target collection launching March 23rd.

Shop Universal Standard in Louisville

Emily Ho — Wed, 06 Mar 2024 03:00:09 +0000

Universal Standard is having a pop up styling event in Louisville March 7-10!

Universal Standard US Club + Discount

Emily Ho — Thu, 15 Feb 2024 18:12:00 +0000

What is The Universal Standard US Club, and how is it different from Mystery Boxes? My breakdown and an extra coupon code to save more.

My Instagram Feed is Shrinking

Emily Ho — Wed, 07 Feb 2024 20:18:49 +0000

Content warning: Mentions of body size, intentional weight loss, anti-fat bias. TL;DR: Big body feelings. In my last blog post,...

Happy New Year

Emily Ho — Fri, 19 Jan 2024 19:39:49 +0000

Happy New Year! I hope your new year has gone well so far and that 2024 will be better than...

DIY: Grandmillennial / Chinoiserie Tabletop Christmas Tree

Emily Ho — Sat, 11 Nov 2023 00:10:57 +0000

A mini tutorial for a tabletop Christmas tree in a grandmillennial or chinoiserie style.

Plus Size Peloton Bike Review: 3 Years Later

Emily Ho — Fri, 29 Sep 2023 04:13:54 +0000

After 3 years with the Peloton Bike, do I still like it? Here's a 3 year Peloton Bike Review.

Universal Standard Mystery Box 2023 + Discount

Emily Ho — Thu, 21 Sep 2023 04:01:00 +0000

My favorite sale of the year, and this is the FINAL one for the brand! Universal Standard Mystery Boxes are back. All the details + an extra discount!

Life Lately

Emily Ho — Mon, 07 Aug 2023 21:32:46 +0000

I'm not sure if this is just me or if it's perhaps a post-COVID world or aging thing, but I...

Universal Standard Summer Coupon

Emily Ho — Tue, 04 Jul 2023 19:25:31 +0000

Popping by quickly this holiday weekend to share a coupon code from Universal Standard. They rarely have flat coupons on everything, and this code ends July 5th.