Photo: Moon Reflections + Makeup: Madinah M.

#LeahVDaily

#LeahVDaily is a social and fashion movement that began on Instagram.

It encompasses all the different facets of my style and ideas.

You'll see how I rock street style to vintage glam but this just isn't about beauty, every photo is paired with meaningful content about feminism, social justice, divorce, and body positive activism.

You get a front row seat to my life's journey.

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--Leah V. Daily--

July 2019
- Jul 31, 2019 2-Minute Turban Tutorial Jul 31, 2019
- Jul 24, 2019 Leah V Reveals Her Book Cover! Jul 24, 2019
- Jul 11, 2019 Leah V Goes To A Model Casting Call Jul 11, 2019
- Jul 4, 2019 Leah V Goes To A Tony's After Party Jul 4, 2019
June 2019
- Jun 26, 2019 Leah V Gets a Live Brazilian Wax Jun 26, 2019
- Jun 18, 2019 Leah V's First Eid in NYC Jun 18, 2019
May 2019
- May 8, 2019 Blogger-Versary: Seven Years Of Telling My Business Online May 8, 2019
April 2019
- Apr 26, 2019 MOTD: Get Ready with Leah V Apr 26, 2019
- Apr 19, 2019 Confusion In New York: Week One Apr 19, 2019
- Apr 4, 2019 The Secret Is Out: I Have A Book Deal!!! Apr 4, 2019
March 2019
- Mar 10, 2019 Creating Your Own Opportunity Mar 10, 2019
February 2019
- Feb 13, 2019 Day 1: 30 Days in NYC Feb 13, 2019
January 2019
- Jan 31, 2019 Vulnerability: Not Having It All Together Jan 31, 2019
- Jan 11, 2019 Instagram Trolls: Body Shaming and Beyond Jan 11, 2019
December 2018
- Dec 15, 2018 Fear: Taking Leaps and Bounds Dec 15, 2018
November 2018
- Nov 27, 2018 The Unconventional: Thriving As A Covered Model Nov 27, 2018
October 2018
- Oct 30, 2018 Why Eating In Public Has Empowered Me Oct 30, 2018
- Oct 15, 2018 Simply Be UK "Express Yourself" Ad Oct 15, 2018
September 2018
- Sep 29, 2018 Everything is Going to Change Sep 29, 2018
- Sep 3, 2018 Doing The Impossible Sep 3, 2018
August 2018
- Aug 18, 2018 BRUT Feature: Power In Numbers Aug 18, 2018
- Aug 15, 2018 UK Collaboration With LOVEDROBE Aug 15, 2018
July 2018
- Jul 19, 2018 Transparency After Having The Hypothetical Tape Ripped From My Mouth Jul 19, 2018
- Jul 6, 2018 Ep 3: Learning From Failure With RV Mendoza Jul 6, 2018
June 2018
- Jun 28, 2018 What Not To Wear Jun 28, 2018
- Jun 16, 2018 Episode 1: Body Confidence with Etta Flyy Jun 16, 2018
- Jun 8, 2018 The Last Straw: Kate, Now Anthony Jun 8, 2018
May 2018
- May 25, 2018 Ramadan Chronicles: Embracing Imperfections May 25, 2018
- May 15, 2018 5th Year in the Game: It’s My Blogger-versary May 15, 2018
- May 4, 2018 I’m Not Sorry. Actually I’m Unapologetic. May 4, 2018
April 2018
- Apr 24, 2018 Am I Not Muslim Enough For You? Apr 24, 2018
- Apr 10, 2018 Accepting My Body As It Is Apr 10, 2018
- Apr 1, 2018 Just Dropping In :) Apr 1, 2018
March 2018
- Mar 23, 2018 Fat, Black, and Carefree: NYC Video Project Mar 23, 2018
- Mar 13, 2018 F is for Fat Mar 13, 2018
- Mar 4, 2018 The Deletion of the Perfect Instagram Hijabi Mar 4, 2018
February 2018
- Feb 20, 2018 BodyPROJECT: Turbanista in the City Feb 20, 2018
- Feb 13, 2018 Muslim Women Are Trending, but Some of Us Are Still Invisible Feb 13, 2018
- Feb 6, 2018 Blogging 101: Finding Your Niche, Building Content, and Tackling Instagram Feb 6, 2018
January 2018
- Jan 26, 2018 Leah V Makeup Tutorial Jan 26, 2018
- Jan 22, 2018 The Power of Transparency Jan 22, 2018
- Jan 12, 2018 I Was Called a Whore Because of This Photo Jan 12, 2018
- Jan 5, 2018 A REAL Beauty Campaign Jan 5, 2018
December 2017
- Dec 26, 2017 Looking Back On 2017 Dec 26, 2017
- Dec 18, 2017 Leah V on Feminism and the City of Detroit Dec 18, 2017
- Dec 11, 2017 Dating in a Fatphobic World Dec 11, 2017
- Dec 1, 2017 Reclaiming Time and Taking Up Space Dec 1, 2017
November 2017
- Nov 24, 2017 Mistaking a Woman's Trauma as Bitterness Nov 24, 2017
- Nov 17, 2017 The Muslimah Rebel: Why Quitting Ain't an Option Nov 17, 2017
- Nov 8, 2017 My Photos Tell A Story Nov 8, 2017
- Nov 1, 2017 Inclusion: The Perception of Perfection in Islam Nov 1, 2017
October 2017
- Oct 23, 2017 On the Verge of Quitting Oct 23, 2017
- Oct 13, 2017 Stop Calling Women Selfish Because They Choose Birth Control Oct 13, 2017
- Oct 6, 2017 I'm LIVE! Art Detroit Ep 2 Oct 6, 2017
September 2017
- Sep 29, 2017 When I Finally Noticed that My Uniqueness was an Asset Sep 29, 2017
- Sep 22, 2017 The Pitfalls of Being on Social Media and Other Inadequacies Sep 22, 2017
- Sep 15, 2017 The Broke Artist Sep 15, 2017
- Sep 8, 2017 Muslim Girl Dance #BodyProject Sep 8, 2017
- Sep 1, 2017 One-Year Divorce Anniversary Sep 1, 2017
August 2017
- Aug 26, 2017 Visibility in Islam Aug 26, 2017
- Aug 18, 2017 No Longer Bound By The Scale. How Much I Really Weigh. Aug 18, 2017
- Aug 11, 2017 Why Can't We Be #BodyGoals? Aug 11, 2017
- Aug 4, 2017 The Difference Between Religion and Spirituality Aug 4, 2017
July 2017
- Jul 30, 2017 Why Does Female Empowerment Make You Uncomfortable? Jul 30, 2017
- Jul 18, 2017 Leading the Resistance: Your Voice Counts Jul 18, 2017
- Jul 8, 2017 Are You Even Muslim? Jul 8, 2017
- Jul 3, 2017 First Times Can Be Charms, Too Jul 3, 2017
June 2017
- Jun 26, 2017 The #BODYProject Trailer Jun 26, 2017
- Jun 11, 2017 60-Second Turbanista Style Jun 11, 2017
- Jun 4, 2017 Social Media: Stop Allowing it to Define Your Self-Worth Jun 4, 2017
May 2017
- May 27, 2017 Battling Inner Demons May 27, 2017
- May 22, 2017 10 Questions with Leah V and RV May 22, 2017
- May 14, 2017 Boys Will Be Boys May 14, 2017
- May 6, 2017 How Well Do You Know Your Muslim Friend? (Pt. 1) May 6, 2017
April 2017
- Apr 29, 2017 Fan Questions Answered with Leah V. Apr 29, 2017
- Apr 15, 2017 Do You Wish You Weren’t Fat? Apr 15, 2017
- Apr 8, 2017 Thighs That Touch Apr 8, 2017
March 2017
- Mar 24, 2017 Momentum: The Life of a Black Socialite Mar 24, 2017
- Mar 20, 2017 Stop Policing a Woman's Body Mar 20, 2017
- Mar 9, 2017 Detroit Girl in a London World Mar 9, 2017
February 2017
- Feb 27, 2017 My Hijab. My Crown. My Way. Feb 27, 2017
- Feb 23, 2017 Ghetto DIY Tumeric Face Mask Feb 23, 2017
- Feb 7, 2017 The Non-Valentine’s Day Valentine’s Day Feb 7, 2017
January 2017
- Jan 27, 2017 Feminism: I’m Not Your Stereotype Jan 27, 2017
- Jan 17, 2017 Taking Back the True Meaning of Beauty Jan 17, 2017
- Jan 6, 2017 Who Said Fat Girls Can’t Slay? Top 7 Outfits of 2016 Jan 6, 2017
December 2016
- Dec 30, 2016 New Year, New Me? Dec 30, 2016
- Dec 23, 2016 Vulnerability Doesn’t Mean Weakness Dec 23, 2016
- Dec 17, 2016 How to Wrap a Pin Turban Dec 17, 2016
- Dec 12, 2016 The Black Girl with Many Faces Dec 12, 2016
- Dec 2, 2016 Beauty Review: Zahara Cosmetics Dec 2, 2016
November 2016
- Nov 26, 2016 A Look Into How We View Mental Illness Nov 26, 2016
- Nov 18, 2016 *New Youtube Video* Leah V. Gets a Brazilian Nov 18, 2016
- Nov 14, 2016 This is What Real Body Positivity Looks Like Nov 14, 2016
- Nov 5, 2016 Identity: I Wanted to be a White Girl Nov 5, 2016
October 2016
- Oct 28, 2016 Upliftment Through Style: Detroit’s Body Positive Movement Oct 28, 2016
- Oct 22, 2016 I’m Muslim, But I’m not the Poster Child for Islam Oct 22, 2016
- Oct 14, 2016 Objectification Of A Fat Woman Oct 14, 2016
- Oct 8, 2016 Style: First Time Wearing A Bisht Oct 8, 2016
September 2016
- Sep 30, 2016 The ‘F’ Word: FAT Sep 30, 2016
- Sep 23, 2016 Divorced and Almost 30... Where to Now? Sep 23, 2016
- Sep 13, 2016 Body Image: How to Get Over It Sep 13, 2016
- Sep 2, 2016 Why I Decided to Become a Plus-Size Model Sep 2, 2016
August 2016
- Aug 26, 2016 I Used To Get Bullied For Dressing Different Aug 26, 2016
- Aug 17, 2016 Confessions of a Content Fat Girl: Late 20’s Reflections Aug 17, 2016
- Aug 7, 2016 I Posted a Picture in Front of the #BlackLivesMatter Wall and the Internet Went Crazy Aug 7, 2016
July 2016
- Jul 26, 2016 Fat Girl Style Guide: Color Blocking Jul 26, 2016
- Jul 19, 2016 Trois Soeurs: West African Accessories Jul 19, 2016
- Jul 14, 2016 Diversity In YA Books: Brown Girls Need Heroines, Too! Jul 14, 2016
- Jul 7, 2016 Naturally Flyy Detroit Jul 7, 2016
June 2016
- Jun 30, 2016 Eid Glam: Tips on Finding the Perfect Eid Ensemble Jun 30, 2016
- Jun 23, 2016 Ladies That Lead Tour Jun 23, 2016
- Jun 15, 2016 Editor's Note: A Photo Doesn't Capture Our True Struggles Jun 15, 2016
- Jun 11, 2016 Natural Makeup Tips For Girls With Melanin Jun 11, 2016
- Jun 4, 2016 Father’s Day: Adding Unique Accessories to Your Wardrobe Jun 4, 2016
- Jun 1, 2016 How to Rock a Plus-Size Tutu Like a Boss Jun 1, 2016
May 2016
- May 22, 2016 Fat Girl Guide: Affordable Shopping May 22, 2016
- May 16, 2016 The Selfie: What's So Wrong About Being Confident? May 16, 2016
- May 7, 2016 Body Positivity: All Bodies Are Good Bodies May 7, 2016
- May 3, 2016 Detroit's Style Butteryfly: Lala Trips May 3, 2016
April 2016
- Apr 27, 2016 The Perfect Blogger: Tips on Breaking into the Blogging World Apr 27, 2016
- Apr 20, 2016 Curvy OOTD: Spring Is Officially In Session Apr 20, 2016
- Apr 11, 2016 Hollywood In Detroit Gala Apr 11, 2016
- Apr 1, 2016 #BlackGirlMagic Apr 1, 2016
March 2016
- Mar 25, 2016 Curvy Trend: Nicki Minaj Collection & Torrid Mar 25, 2016
- Mar 21, 2016 Curvy Enthusiast: Alysse Dalessandro of Ready To Stare Mar 21, 2016
- Mar 18, 2016 Daily Inspiration: What's Yours? Mar 18, 2016
- Mar 14, 2016 TCF Style Brunch Series--Atlanta Mar 14, 2016
- Mar 10, 2016 Turbanista Chornicles: Detroit Street Style Mar 10, 2016
- Mar 6, 2016 Big Thanks: New Blogging Camera Mar 6, 2016
- Mar 1, 2016 15 Diverse Bloggers You Need To Know Mar 1, 2016
February 2016
- Feb 24, 2016 Evolution of a Black Blogger Feb 24, 2016
- Feb 10, 2016 Curvy Conversations: Who Am I to the Fashion World? Feb 10, 2016
January 2016
- Jan 31, 2016 Curvy Vintage Style Jan 31, 2016

Got a DM that caused an atomic eye roll. Didn’t have the patience to do anything but block. You really think I haven’t heard this before? My body has been policed by Muslims and non my whole life. Bye! And, I really hate when folks send illustrations of women’s bodies (Swipe) of the “right way” for a woman to cover her body, practice faith. Cover👏🏾your👏🏾body👏🏾and👏🏾don’t👏🏾worry👏🏾bout👏🏾mine Just how supposed feminists and Islamaphobes sit there and judge you for wearing hijab, wearing burkinis on the beach, and practicing modesty, you have become the exact same person that you ask to give you the respect of choice. Choice! I never claimed to be the spokesperson for Muslim girls. I’m not the face of all Muslims. I understand the religion and practices. I just choose not to do certain ones. Just like any other human. That’s between me and my maker. You ain’t gotta remind me of my pillars or my duties as a Muslim. I already know what they are. Instead of sending these kinds of messages make a wholehearted prayer/dua for me that our creator has mercy on me, Muslims, and mankind. I also need folks with these loud ass thoughts to keep that same energy when we bring up modesty for men in Islam 👀 cuz that’s a thing but we always stay hyper focused on the policing of only women’s bodies. Keep that same energy when we bring up sexism, color prejudice and racism in Islam. Sexual abuse. The elitism that exists in our communities that separates the haves and have nots. Just sayin 🤷🏽‍♀️ I’m a bombshell that shows her curves and wears turbans. Sorry but not sorry. Still very much so Muslim. And, I also respect you to do with your body as you see fit. Why are people, religious folk and just society in general obsessed with policing women’s bodies? Let’s chat. 📸 @alexis.devaney #newyorkblogger #psootd #plussize #instafashion #bodypositive #bgki #honormycurves #effyourbeautystandards #pizzasisters4lyfe #blackgirlswhoblog #fashion #londonblogger #psfashion #blackgirlmagic #muslimgirl #bodyconfidence #plusmodel #feminist #intersectionalfeminism #turbanista #bodydysmorphia #fatacceptance #selflove #goldenconfidence #queen #ootd #animalprint #budoir

I feel good today, y’all. I feel like I’ve been on the struggle bus since I’ve moved and it’s a rarity that I feel good-good. But, I’m just gonna savor this moment. Sometimes when I have too good of days, I get anxious because I know something bad will probably follow. I’ve got some cool projects that I can’t wait to share. Yo girl has been working. Hard. And, I think finally the universe has aligned and is cutting your girl a break. Y’all have been telling me to hold on, keep going, don’t quit, and I’ve been wondering for the last few months when my win was coming, if at all. It’s hard to see the potential when you are bogged down by so many loses. Do you feel me? I had an interview for a huge magazine today; one that I used to idolize as a teen. One that hasn’t really been for bigger people in the past. One that idolized thin folks, but is trying to change. They asked for an interview. A fat, Black girl from Detroit. A girl who never thought she’d be able to model professionally or be asked to speak. I can’t walk in heels. I’m short af. I’m way over the acceptable fat limit for commercial plus-size models. I’m Muslim. Still, I am the first Black plus Hijabi model to make it this far in the industry. *Tongue pop* None of that has stopped me from creating a seat at the table though. Even when they said no, it couldn’t be done. I did it anyway. Here I am. So grateful. To be here. How can I top myself? By becoming a supermodel. Redefining what it is to be fierce and marginalized. It’s time for an industry change. And, I’m coming for everything they said I couldn’t have. Just watch. What have you done that “they” said you couldn’t have or do or achieve? What is something(s) you are grateful for? Let’s chat. #newyorkblogger #psootd #plussize #instafashion #bodypositive #bgki #honormycurves #effyourbeautystandards #pizzasisters4lyfe #blackgirlswhoblog #fashion #londonblogger #psfashion #blackgirlmagic #muslimgirl #bodyconfidence #plusmodel #feminist #wiw #intersectionalfeminism #turbanista #bodydysmorphia #fatacceptance #selflove #goldenconfidence #streetstyle #queen #ootd #xoq #colorblock

Here are the photos from my week long Birthday 🎂 extravaganza. Swipe through to the end, I get sung happy birthday not once, but twice 😂 And, I pause to make a little wish. Can you guess what it was? Birthdays in my family were always a celebration. We never got huge parties or anything like that, but the day was filled with boxed cake, candles, and ice cream from the tub and laughs. My sister called me up last minute. “I’m buying you a ticket back home for your birthday.” I protested. A lot. I don’t like when people go out of their way to get me things. I was totally fine with birthday wishes over the phone. If I had it, then I would’ve bought the ticket myself. “Amerra,” she yelled. “I’m getting you a ticket home.” I have a hard time asking for things. Like I hate it. I feel like I should be capable to get it done, get it myself. Be independent. I’m always in awe of the people around me now because a long time ago, I didn’t have people show up for me, support me. I’d always be the one to offer a helping hand, but when I needed, no one was around. The fact that everyone came to see me last minute and during the weekday meant a lot to me. I know folks were tired. To all the people who bought a shirt, my book, sent me little gifts and messages, and graced me with their precious time, Thank You ☺️ so fuckin much. Do you have an issue with asking for or accepting help? What’s the best birthday memory you have? And, what advice would you give about living life in your 30’s to the rest of us? Let’s chat. P.S. Yes, I wore all-white to mourn the wedding I never had *Tongue pop* 😂 #newyorkblogger #psootd #plussize #instafashion #bodypositive #bgki #honormycurves #effyourbeautystandards #pizzasisters4lyfe #blackgirlswhoblog #fashion #londonblogger #psfashion #blackgirlmagic #muslimgirl #bodyconfidence #plusmodel #feminist #wiw #intersectionalfeminism #turbanista #bodydysmorphia #fatacceptance #selflove #goldenconfidence #wamfam #leoseason #queen #beautyblogger #birthdaygirl

You have 6 more days to cop your #NotAskingForYourPermission T-Shirt 💁🏽‍♀️ These are exclusive items, so after Friday (8/23) ain’t gone be no more. ***LINK IN BIO to PURCHASE*** I’ve watched this dance video so many times, because I’m so damn proud of it. Up until the very moment that we began, I was having hella anxiety about shooting this project. Was my outfit good enough? How would other people perceive a fat, Black Muslim dancing publicly? What if someone made fun of me? I get called brave a lot. Fearless. When in all honesty, I have to pretend to be those things. Most of the time, I am scared shitless. I’ve adopted the fake it till you make it motto. When I’m afraid or anxious, I always think back to a time where I didn’t have someone who looked like me on the TV screen, in the magazine, on the internet. Whose watching me? Some tiny face is out there looking at me with sparkles in her eyes. Telling herself that she can because I did. And, they are gonna do it without asking for permission. They are gonna do it unapologetically. This is your chance to support. If you can 💁🏽‍♀️ Support your Fat, Black Muslim girl boss trying to make it in a world that tells her that she—we ain't good enough. This is my little gift to you. Or you can gift it to someone else. What have you done in life that you were super afraid to do? What do you fear most? How does one get over their fear? Let’s chat. Song: @lizzobeeating Videographers: @elysemarcinkowski @brian___quintos Models: @tgrbass #newyorkblogger #psootd #plussize #instafashion #bodypositive #honormycurves #effyourbeautystandards #pizzasisters4lyfe #blackgirlswhoblog #fashion #londonblogger #psfashion #lizzo #blackgirlmagic #muslimgirl #bodyconfidence #plusmodel #feminist #wiw #intersectionalfeminism #turbanista #bodydysmorphia #fatacceptance #selflove #goldenconfidence #musically #hotgirlsummer #bodygoals #musicvideo

I got the lab test results back from my last appointment and unfortunately since moving to NYC, I’ve had less time to make sure that my body and mental are healthy. Although, the other tests came back normal, it turns out that I am pre-diabetic and on the lower end of kidney function ratio—although the kidney thing wasn’t that shocking because I’ve always had issues with them. I’ve gone from doing an hour in the gym five to six days a week to only going once a week. I’ve gone from making balanced meals to eating a very carb heavy diet, because it’s cheaper and much more filling. Organic, unprocessed food are so much more expensive. I honestly eat way less than I was in Michigan, but not the right things for my body. The doctor suggested a diet. Diets are so triggering for me since my entire life have been engulfed in self-hate and eating disorders surrounding diets. But I’ve got to make a change because I don’t want diabetes—if I can help it. And, I know that although I’ve been fat all of my life, I can be fat and fit like before. I can make sure that my curves are thriving; I can get this under control with some changes. Also, thin folks can and do have diabetes, too. So, let’s not even go there. Anyway, I’m a bit overwhelmed by the news still 😦. Have you ever been diabetic or pre-diabetic? What are some ways to make changes without resorting to the triggers of dieting? What are some tips or herbs for health at any size? Let’s chat. 📸 @alexis.devaney #newyorkblogger #psootd #plussize #instafashion #bodypositive #bgki #honormycurves #effyourbeautystandards #pizzasisters4lyfe #blackgirlswhoblog #fashion #londonblogger #psfashion #blackgirlmagic #muslimgirl #bodyconfidence #plusmodel #feminist #wiw #intersectionalfeminism #turbanista #bodydysmorphia #fatacceptance #selflove #goldenconfidence #streetstyle #queen #ootd #diabetes #dietculture

60-Second Turbanista Style

June 11, 2017

Leah V shows you how to wrap a quick turban in 60 seconds!

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Artist: Lizzo
Song: Phone (Coconut Oil Project)

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