7 Curve Bloggers Who Will Inspire You to Live Your Best Life in 2018 7 Curve Bloggers Who Will Inspire You to Live Your Best Life in 2018 The average American woman is a size 16, according to a 2016 study published in the International Journal of Fashion Design, Technology and Education. And data suggest that 67 percent of American women wear size 14-plus. Fortunately, the fashion industry is way more inclusive than it was even just a few years ago. Curve people of all genders have plenty of role models to look to for fashion inspiration online. It's thrilling to see so many curve folks owning who they are and wearing clothes that show off their confidence. As a curve writer who's worked in creative offices, I've often been intimidated when thinking about how fashion trends would look on my own body. But these curve fashion bloggers prove that you can have great style at any size — and rules about wearing things that are "flattering" are totally a thing of yesteryear...

21 Mermaid Cakes That Will Make You Long For a Life Under the Sea 21 Mermaid Cakes That Will Make You Long For a Life Under the Sea Birthdays are all about creating a sense of magic, and what could be more magical than a mermaid cake? Drawing inspiration from these mythical sea creatures, parents and cake bakers are creating these visually stunning – and, no doubt, delicious – works of art that are so pretty, you might not want to sink your knife into them. And somehow, no two look the same! With icing in blues, greens, pinks, and purples, gorgeous scalloping, and hints of glitter, these cakes are the perfect way to celebrate the unique mermaid in your life! Related Fat Unicorn Cakes Are a Thing, and We Are DYING

The Mike Kaplan Collection at LACMA includes posters that not only document film history but also stand up as pieces of art. We talk with Kaplan and look at some of the posters on view through July 1.