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Had a fashion video shoot and a meeting with my unicorns today. Brows was on fleek and nobody could tell me shit sooooo I’d say today was a good day
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IG: Lvernon2000
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This “Eat. Pray. Love” trip in London is coming to an end. I began this journey as a rebellion against myself. I always said, I could never fly overseas by myself. I’d be way too scared. How would I navigate without knowing anyone? What if something bad happened and no one would be there to help? All these super negative and overly exaggerated thoughts. Y'all know that little voice. I kept focusing on all the ‘bad’ possibilities instead of the good what ifs. I was so afraid to do a lot of things last year because of fear, but I made a promise that I was going to do that less in 2017. This trip was that promise. Massive turbulence on the flight in (yes, I thought I was gonna die), to my wallet being stolen (don’t worry, I’m taking care of it. All is not lost!), and walking so much with a 30plus pound backpack that wore my back and legs out (Extra strength Tylenol was my bae), none of that compared to the faces I connected with, the music I danced to, the stories I wrote, and the kiss on the back of a 2-tiered bus I shared. This year, I’m gonna keep the momentum going. Even though I’m gonna have my moments. I’m growing and learning and looking quite fashionable simultaneously. How does that girl do it?
IG: Lvernon2000
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Felt oh-so-bougie in this fur coat from @flossyssuitcase in Highland Park. Ahh, why can’t I just be bougie and fat af everyday #leahvdaily #vintage #detroitblogger #Confidence #bodypositive #wiwt #effyourbeautystandards
IG: Lvernon2000
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Rejection.
I think I take it much harder than a normal person. Sometimes, I allow that fear of the unknown and what ifs to totally prohibit me from saying something to someone, sending out that resume, or pursuing a goal.
But I always promote “just going for it”, but can’t even take my own advice. I’ve chatted with a few friends about it. “Leah you’re dope, just take a chance.” I sit there like Tina from Bob’s Burgers doing that prolonged moaning thing she does when she gets nervous.
Last week, I redid my little creative packet. This week, I sent some stuff to BuzzFeed, The Revelist, and Refinery29. Not sure what it’ll bring. But I’m just putting it out there.
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This is like my first time legit getting a coupon code. Does that make me insta-famous? Will money magically appear into my depleting bank account? The world may never know.
Anywho, I’ve teamed up with Fashionnova
as they launch their new plus-size lines. I’m always looking for cool pieces with amazing detail, so when I saw this rope corset thingy in the front I was like oooooh this is so Leah V. And also, I’m really digging the long jacket. I’m gonna get several uses out this baby.
If you got some extra funds and want to get something cute for the weekend but wanna maybe save 15% off your purchase than use the coupon code LEAH It works. Honestly. Truly.
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IG: Lvernon2000
Photo: Jordan Hecutsa
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I enjoyed the sun… Had a shoot with a new photographer and because I’m crazy and like to push my modeling limits, I requested to do the shoot in the confinements of a busy, hot, and very shaky subway car. My neck rolls were sweating and my bag very heavy so thank god my friend and MUA came along
Anywho, I just dropped in to let you know that the slayage is possible. I’m getting a lot of messages from people saying that they just absolutely can not do what I do. They can’t be confident. They try but just keep falling back down. What they fail to understand is that it’s all internal. Most of our fears come from our own insecurities.
In order to change, you have to want it. Badly. Me? I was tired of the negative thoughts. So one day, I decided to stop caring about the trolls and bullies and do me. And, look, now I’m a baddie. Small or big. Whatever size. You are worthy. Fat ain’t a bad word. Look at me slay. Okaaaaay!
Plus this Spanx got my waist snatched so today was a good day
IG: Lvernon2000
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From my father making fun of me for being “chubby” when I was small to hating the way my thighs rubbed together when I walked, I hated entering public spaces. I used to do this thing where I’d tip-toe up the stairs, open the door really, really slowly then creep into the scene so that no one would see me.
My anxiety stemmed from not wanting to be noticed. Why? In my head, there was nothing to see. I wasn’t special. I wasn’t cute or smart. I couldn’t fit into those tiny frayed denim shorts from Abercrombie like all the other girls. I was just a blob in men’s clothing because Mom ain’t have the money or resources to find clothes for her obese daughter.
I was always obsessed with models on the catwalk and watched America’s Next Top Model religiously. I’d put on an old pair of heels and in my pajamas, I’d put my hands on my fat waist and strut. Click. Click. Click. The thick heels sounded on Mom’s wooden floor. I’d be on my own personal runway. Some sort of star. I’d go in the bathroom, shut the door, and look in the mirror. I’d work my angles just like Tyra suggested to the size 4 models. I’d smile and tilt my head and try to elongate my fat neck. Not knowing that one day this fat neck and thighs that still rub together would be sort of a big deal.
I look at fear differently. It was all in my head. I was so afraid of what other people thought of my round body that I made myself sick. Now, there’s no fear when I step into a room. I burst in that bitch. I smile, arch my back, and strut, a party, Wal-Mart. My runway ain’t in Mom’s house anymore in a little girls head. My runway IS the entire world.
Kind of iconic if you ask me
IG: Lvernon2000
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On the blog, we get real raw. I talk about my struggle with hijab and soooo much other stuff. Excerpt below to entice you. My hijabis and non-hijabis and people who’ve always been curious about the hijab let’s discuss.
“For me, growing up, the hijab was so closely connected to the identity of being a Muslim woman. We looked down upon girls who didn’t opt to wear the hijab. We called them weak. Ostracized them. Questioned their faith and asked what was so hard about wearing it. I mean, hadn’t they loved Allah? We had been conditioned to predict whether or not you were a ‘good’ Muslim based on a cloth that covered your hair and neck. I fell into that trap, that mentality, until I was faced with the same challenge: to wear or not to wear.”
IG: Lvernon2000
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All the Best Street Style From Men’s Fashion Week FW16 / FLARE
Mixed prints, bright toppers and chic suiting fuel our winter style inspo as showgoers hit the streets at Men’s Fashion Week.
Check out all street style pics from Men’s Fashion Week, here.
(Photo: Imax Tree)
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