Am I a “fashionista?” I don’t think so. However, I like to feel good. I believe in wearing what helps me invoke the feelings I need to face whatever I’d like to face every day. Plus-size fashion, makeup, wigs, shoes, and accessories help me curate the confidence to assert my humanity in the face of fat bias, racism, colorism, classism, and misogyny.
[mkdf_dropcaps type="square" color="white" background_color="red"]T[/mkdf_dropcaps]he real Brena Jean, an East Oakland native with a purple thumb, has never imagined such an “easy breezy” existence for herself. The version of me, standing…
[mkdf_dropcaps type="normal" color="f42548" background_color=""]A[/mkdf_dropcaps] year ago, you couldn't tell me that I would be sharing images of my exposed arms or legs with the world. My Lipedema diagnosis…
It's difficult to find socks, tights, boots, and jeans that fit large Lipedema legs. Here to help us out is Thunda Thighs, a small Toronto-based retailer offering plus-size thigh high socks that can fit legs measuring 25 to 38 inches.
