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.

Pull up a chair...

--Leah V. Daily--

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

I find it funny how people love to be fake supportive, especially on the internet. But, when you were grinding, reaching out, going through the ugly process of blooming, everyone is quiet. But they are watching. These are the kind of people who’ve known you forever, add you on FB or IG, never like anything or says shit, but in person bombards you with how much you inspire them and begs to take a selfie. So, they have proof that y’all was “cool”. You have those old co-workers, frenemies who checks in with small talk texts, and ghost follower family members who watch your every move just to have a front row seat to your failures. Oh, and those who like to say to me, “don’t forget the little people when you blow up.” Why do we insist on keeping negative folks around? Why do we insist on hanging onto deadened relationships, people and situations that are clearly no benefit to us? How can you grow if you are not willing to cut the parts that are creating a stagnant environment? I no longer feel obligated to explain why I don’t talk to or unfollowed or cut out this or that person. It’s my space. And, I want it clear so I can make room for purposeful relationships. Do you have folks who are fake positive or fake supportive? Do you find yourself deleting or unfollowing individuals (Irl or the net) who just aren’t purposeful? What’s the hardest cut you had to make? Let’s chat. 📷 @revibe_u_spa_ #detroitblogger #psootd #plussize #instafashion #bodypositive #bgki #effyourbeautystandards #pizzasisters4lyfe #blackgirlswhoblog #londonblogger #psfashion #muslimgirl #fatacceptance #seventeen #selflove #turbanista #honormycurves #bodydysmorphia #instabeauty #intersectionalfeminism #fashionblogger #eatingdisorderrecovery #editorial #hijabi #modestfashion #holidaystyle #streetstyle #xoq

Yesterday, I was working on an essay about life for me when I was 17. One particular part that I was writing brought me to tears. Trauma always remains even though we’ve long forgotten the story. I have not had an easy life. Many of the traumas I’ve faced, I’ve jotted down on sheets of line paper or buried deep down. Few I’ve shared openly. Not ready to fully face the funk yet. Not ready to deal with the downs of being completely vulnerable and outing those around me. I’ve been through a lot of shit. Although, I do not wear it on my sleeve. It has shaped me but has not defined me. A long time ago, I made a choice. Allow it to take over like the one before you and the one before her dating back so far, so beyond or you can take that pain and turn it into energy that will propel you as far as the imagination goes. I still am in awe of my own journey. I can’t believe that I’m here. Right now. Able to share. To unpack. I wish I could tell my 17 year old self how strong she was. That pain doesn’t last forever. That her anger was warranted. That someone cared. That she didn’t need validation about her body, her ideas. I wish I could’ve shown her a glimpse into the future. Tell her to not give up like she had so many, many times. That her dreams weren’t stupid at all like they said and that she was always worthy. That her fat body was always hers, and her narrative was hers to control. That her existence wasn’t attached to the size of her pants. Because we are more than our bodies. That it was okay to be a dreamer. To hope that just one yes would be the one to take her to places she’d never thought. How do you unpack trauma? What would you tell your 17 year old self? Let’s chat. Fit: @simplybeuk #detroitblogger #psootd #plussize #instafashion #bodypositive #bgki #effyourbeautystandards #holidayoutfit #pizzasisters4lyfe #blackgirlswhoblog #londonblogger #psfashion #blackgirlmagic #muslimgirl #feminist #fatacceptance #psootd #seventeen #turbanista #honormycurves #modestfashion #bodydysmorphia #instabeauty #intersectionalfeminism #fashionblogger #simplybe #eatingdisorderrecovery #editorial #morethanourbodies #hijabi #ad

I remember being a girl very much so into fashion and going to stores where they had a small, tiny sections for plus-size women all the way in the back of the store or near the furniture, in the basement. No effort was put into the style of the mannequins. No bright colors or bold prints. The spaces were drab and dull. But the straight-size section was up front. Colors and racks upon racks of choices. A true stylista’s playground. For a little girl who was a size 16 at 13 years old, how do you think that made me feel? How many of us has had to take the walk of shame to the plus-size section and settle? So, I bought a pair of jeans that were three sizes too small. My “fitspo” jeans. If I could starve myself enough to get into those jeans, shop in the straight-size section, then and only then would my worth align. Worth hadn’t belong to fatties like me. Or that’s what society had brainwashed me to believe. Although we have a long way to go, I’m so glad there are a retailers out there that I can actually fit my wide size 24 thighs into these @warpweftworld jeans and top comfortably. Have you ever bought too small clothes for motivation to lose weight? What size were you when you were little? Any body can chime in. Let’s chat. Fit: @warpweftworld #ad #detroitblogger #psootd #plussize #instafashion #bodypositive #bgki #effyourbeautystandards #pizzasisters4lyfe #blackgirlswhoblog #londonblogger #psfashion #muslimgirl #fatacceptance #selflove #turbanista #honormycurves #bodydysmorphia #instabeauty #intersectionalfeminism #fashionblogger #eatingdisorderrecovery #hijabi #modestfashion #womenempowerment #streetstyle #mywarps #denimforeverybody #monochrome

I find myself falling into the fear of the stereotype of becoming the Angry, Loud Black Girl especially when it comes to business. And, especially when speaking to white men and women and NBPOC. When disagreeing, I find myself searching for non-aggressive words and phrases as not to fulfill that stereotype of Black girls are always difficult. I find myself not speaking up or letting things slide because any dissatisfaction I show will automatically make me “a bitch”. I find myself using blanket terms like “not to be difficult but...” and “I’m not trying to be a bitch but maybe...” Seems like when I assert myself, when I am straightforward, I am seen as loud, aggressive, angry, ghetto, uncultured. But when anyone else says what they want with directness then they are assertive, passionate, a great leader. Closed mouths don’t get fed. I haven’t made it this far playing it safe. I’m a Black Muslim, a triple minority in a marginalized body smashing it in several fields that hadn’t dared seen anyone who looks like me as a strong contender. As worthy. I walk into these spaces with as much confidence as a mediocre white man. So, fight me. 🤷🏽‍♀️ Do you find yourself “codeswitching” in certain spaces? Do you feel the need to be the anti-stereotype for your group/culture/religion/sex? What’s your take on this angry, Black woman stereotype? All welcome to chime in, I’d like to hear from different perspectives. 📷 @visualunicorn Fit: @theplusbus #detroitblogger #psootd #plussize #instafashion #bodypositive #bgki #effyourbeautystandards #pizzasisters4lyfe #blackgirlswhoblog #londonblogger #psfashion #muslimgirl #fatacceptance #seventeen #selflove #turbanista #honormycurves #bodydysmorphia #instabeauty #intersectionalfeminism #fashionblogger #eatingdisorderrecovery #editorial #hijabi #modestfashion #holidaystyle #streetstyle #fempreneur

This memory popped up on my timeline today, and subsequently, today is also the day that I’m working on a major, and I mean major project that hopefully I’ll be able to realease the news of in the new year. Last year on this exact day, I was messaged by several folks telling me that I had made it inside @elleusa I dropped everything I was doing and rushed to my nearest Barnes & Noble. Looking a hot ass mess, I fumbled through the Magazine until I stumbled upon page 47 and saw myself on the bottom. I begged a random stranger to take this video and I was super nervous for whatever reason. But, mostly proud and honored to be inside of a magazine that I’d never thought I’d be in as a young fat, Muslim girl from Detroit. I was overwhelmed because I’d just been a year shy of my messy divorce and I was so defeated. Confused. Hadn’t known my place. My destination. But making it into print solidified that I was on the right path. I bought 5 copies on credit because I was poor. Lol. Do any of you remember when I got into Elle? Where were you mentally, physically, financially this same time last year? Have you seen a change or are things still the same? Also, feel free to gas me up. Because I’m still basking in this memory. Let’s chat. #detroitblogger #psootd #plussize #instafashion #bodypositive #bgki #effyourbeautystandards #pizzasisters4lyfe #blackgirlswhoblog #londonblogger #psfashion #muslimgirl #fatacceptance #ellemagazine #selflove #turbanista #honormycurves #bodydysmorphia #instabeauty #intersectionalfeminism #fashionblogger #eatingdisorderrecovery #editorial #hijabi #modestfashion #womenempowerment #streetstyle

60-Second Turbanista Style

June 11, 2017

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

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Blog: www.beautyandthemuse.net

Artist: Lizzo
Song: Phone (Coconut Oil Project)

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