When you start Crossfit part of the joining process is basically agreeing to talk about it all the time. Kind of like a fight club initation. First rule of Crossfit – Constantly talk about Crossfit. When I first joined Devivant, I honestly had no idea what I was getting myself into. I was looking for […]
In a recent article in Newsweek, mother Rasika Boice opened up about the struggles of finding a size for her young daughter, only to see the words ‘Plus’ and ‘Slim’ in the girls categories on Old Navy’s website. She went on to say, “I couldn’t believe it. The risk of these labels to damage a young person’s […]
Lucky for us, there have been a few non-retouched advertisements and editorials in the past year to remind people, but especially women that your body can be glorified and beautiful enough to be on a billboard just as it is, without re-touching or faking abs or an arm, or smudging in a thigh gap. And […]
Ariana Grande has had a lot of bad press in the past few years, but it is exciting to see her embracing herself as a woman, and as an artist. The only question is she doing it for herself or for fame? Remember the days when Ariana was on Nickelodeon, and then somehow she was […]
Blake Lively has always been one of those oddly-perfect celebrities to me. She has great long hair, clear skin, overall put together look (even if it is a bit predictable), but she looks effortlessly chic no matter what – which is all any woman wants without trying so hard to do so. After having her […]
We spend so much time trying to look younger or hide our age. But what happens in the end? We get older anyway. We age no matter what. So what’s the big deal and why’s there so much pressure to look young? Actress Courteney Cox spoke out about looking youthful in Hollywood and that pressure […]
Sarah Harry started Fat Yoga as a way to transform the images surrounding yoga, that only certain types of body can be flexible and fit. In a recent interview with Self, Harry talked about how she suffered from a severe eating disorder, and has worked hard over the years to now lead a healthy life and spread […]
I’ve always had hips, boobs, and a small waist. You might call my figure an hourglass…and I embrace it. I have come to a place where I love my body. What don’t I love? So happy you asked…being told what is good for my body type. The math of it all is very simple. Almost […]
With each day, it seems like there is a new body image trend to find on the internet in support women’s bodies. And while it can be a good thing, it can further separate women into more categories than we already are, and encourage one thing while downing another. We’ve seen it with the mermaid thighs trend, […]
We’re coming up on the last week in August, which means that summer is almost over. But, that also means Labor Day is upon us. The final celebration of summer months gives you one more chance to show off your beach fashion before summer ends. If you’re still looking for your perfect piece of swimwear […]
The New York Post reported that leaked emails showed members of the Democratic National Convention staff making fun of Rep. Jerry Nadler’s weight. The emails were sent in May when Nadler’s team requested to attend a fundraiser for President Obama in June. In the emails, which discussed whether Nadler should attend the event, Zach Allen […]
Sunscreen has a distinct smell to it most of the time, and it’s not normally a refreshing or sought-after one. So if you had the chance, would you choose to wear sunscreen that could make you smell like fried chicken? Thanks to KFC, now you can have a bottle of their Extra Crispy Sunscreen. Well, […]
We’re all familiar with tattoos on our bodies. We’ve even gotten used to permanent makeup, but have you ever thought about tattooing yourself to make it look like you have hair instead of getting someone’s name or a symbol on your skin? Men are getting their bald heads tattooed with thousands of hair follicles. This […]
Sometimes, marketers don’t think of all the ways that their audience might take things. That’s like, our job, but really, sometimes the most simple things escape people. This sounds like what happened in the marketing team meeting at Urban Decay because they def did not mean to send out a message about cutting. Our secret […]
As I sit at the Box talking to all the girls about wanting to lose weight, wishing we had legs like Clare or abs like Ali and generally just wishing our gains would be noticeable like yesterday, I started to think about all the girls at training. Every single one of us is on some […]
Move over, ladies. There are some men who want some MANicures, too. Men have been wearing nail polish for years, but the #malepolish trend has recently skyrocketed. Designer Marc Jacobs probably had a bit of direction in that. Mani-Monday @jinsoonchoi #deeppurple #malepolish A photo posted by Marc Jacobs (@themarcjacobs) on Mar 14, 2016 at 2:05pm […]
I’m not really understanding what is going on at these mass retailers like ASOS and Boohoo–they know curvy women shop there frequently, and often depend on the retailers to get cute, trendy clothing at affordable pricing. And because of that, they also know that curve women are going to notice if they are selling the […]
Can you remember the worst period pain you’ve ever felt? For me, I woke up one morning and couldn’t get out of bed. I was laying in the fetal position, clutching my stomach and wailing out in pain. Periods are different for each lady out there. Whether you: never get them, rarely get them, always […]
Currently there is a great deal of discussion surrounding whether or not the health of presidential candidates should be taken into consideration. Some feel that the state of a potential leader’s health is information that the public can and should examine and take into consideration when voting. The major argument for this is, of course, […]
Just when I thought the trolls were just annoying internet people in the background, they went and did something completely unforgiveable today and hacked into Leslie Jones website and leaked nude photos. I can’t even begin to describe the amount of rage that rises up in me when I think about how ignorant people in […]
Fat can come from a lot of different things in life, but would you ever blame the government for your weight? A mother does. Liz Thomson, a mother of an 11-year-old girl, said she wanted more government support for those who have obese children. Many disagreed with Thomson’s opinions when she went on British TV program, […]
Recently McDonald’s offered fitness trackers as a toy with their Happy Meals. Surprised or confused? Us too. It is no secret that the MdDonald’s fast food chain is not exactly known for promoting healthy habits. The brand is constantly criticized for their lack of any truly healthy meal options. The McDonald’s fitness tracker could be […]
You know when you go onto Ebay and you have to search through tons of stuff that you probably don’t want to find maybe one good thing that you really want? That’s how Ebay here in the U.S. still is. But overseas, Ebay UK is launched a curve fashion hub for women to be able […]
We talk a lot about disparities in the empowerment of women on the Runway Riot, but recently, we’ve talked quite a bit about age. Despite older women often getting the short end of the stick in the US, Kim Cattrall totally defied the ageism BS in a pretty quiet way. Shout out to my mom for […]
When did you start using filters on your photos? Was it when you played around on Photoshop? Got an Instagram or Snapchat? No matter how you figured out about filters, it’s clear that in our selfie zeitgeist that we’re pretty reliant on them. Model Lily Aldridge spoke out about how our society relies on filters. […]
The bedrock of fashion is trends, from the flappers of the Twenties, to the mod darlings of the Sixties, bell-bottom disco divas of the Seventies and the list goes on and on. These trends were played out in clothes, hairstyles, make-up and yes, body types. As a result of social and economic changes, different body […]
The nude Trump statues are old news by now, but it seems that we’re not really done talking about them just yet. Actress Amber Tamblyn took to social media to speak out about those who are body shaming Trump. Or his nude statues. Body shaming is never OK. But it’s something many people do. Whether […]
We live in a culture where we value youth. It’s all about youth culture when it comes to both fashion and beauty. We try our best to cover up aging and any signs of it. However, one artist is shining a light on aging in such a gorgeous way. Noa Zilberman is a Jerusalem-based designer. […]
According to news reports, the former head of Fox News has a pretty hefty lawsuit coming his way from a few of his former employees. Though Stacey Dash may not be one of the 7 women who is coming after Roger Ailes, he said some pretty inflammatory things. Sexual harassment and stereotyping people are always bad […]
Commence complete and total freak out. We have really high hopes for this one, ladies. Queen of sass and being badass, Taraji P. Henson officially has her own MAC line. Whether you are used to watching her in Empire, waiting patiently for Hidden Figures, or constantly wishing you were joining her Apple Music girl gang, […]
When life throws you a huge curveball, you’ve got to learn how to do things your own way. That’s exactly what Shanice Rayner did when she lost the ability to use her left hand. Since she was six, Rayner has had scoliosis, syringomyelia and chiara malformation. But she recently lost the use of her left […]
If you haven’t seen Jule McNamara around on our pages, consider this your introduction. This college freshman embodies all of the feminist, body positive power that we wish we had at 18. She is quite literally goals when it comes to freedom, self love, and acceptance. Young women are often the most affected by the […]
I got engaged a couple months ago, so I can personally attest to the fact that once you start planning a wedding every single experience makes you feel a certain way about yourself- especially your body. Even though I’m in fashion, I still have no idea what I see myself wearing, and when I went […]
Every time the Olympic games come around, there is a great deal of talk and praise regarding the competitors’ “Olympic bodies.” Magazines are flooded with articles claiming they have all the secrets, all the diet tricks and workouts and magic potions to get you the body of your favorite Olympic athlete. There are two major […]
For some reason, there are people who are surprised that actress Constance Wu doesn’t have an Asian boyfriend. Excuse me while I blink and stare into space for a moment. What?! I’m sorry, I understand Wu is an advocate for Asians, but that doesn’t mean she will or should only date Asian men. She’s not […]
There are always hair products on the shelves for “damaged hair.” What exactly is damaged hair? And do we really realize if and how we’re damaging it? Keira Knightley has been wearing wigs for the past five years because she said her hair started falling out. She told InStyle UK that wigs have been a […]
