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--

October 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

Let’s talk about my hijab, i.e. my head covering and my existing relationship with it. Since, a few of you are just dying to know. Filling my DMs with utter nonsense from ranging from not being a good Muslim to you aren’t a role model for us... I hadn’t always wanted to wear my hijab. For reasons ranging from being teased about it to not understanding why I had to wear it. When I expressed not wanting to wear it as a child, a teen, and even as an adult I felt this intense amount of shame. What was wrong with me? I should want to wear it and wear it proudly. A real Muslim girl would want to. Looking back, I figured out that I wasn’t wearing it for me. I was wearing it so that others could validate me as a Muslim. So others wouldn’t shun me for taking it off. It was easier just to wear it so the speculations of how much of a hoe I was could stop. Because only Muslim girls who don’t cover their hair are deemed as “hoes”. The hijab is beautiful, and is even more beautiful when a woman decides that she wants to wear it and is ready to wear it. Periodt! And, my hijab—turban, headwrap, or whateva I chose to wear is my crown. But, if I ever decide that I didn’t want to wear it then I’d still have on an invisible crown. And, I’d still be very much so Muslims because Muslims, people come in all types. Stop 👏🏾judging 👏🏾folks 👏🏾so 👏🏾harshly 👏🏾on 👏🏾their 👏🏾outer 👏🏾 appearance. Why do people think they can bully me (as well as others) into submission? Has your outer been judged prematurely? Have you ever been forced to wear (or not wear) something? Anyone can answer. Let’s chat. 📸 @hulkinghuss #detroitblogger #psootd #plussize #instafashion #bodypositive #bgki #portraitphotography #honormycurves #effyourbeautystandards #pizzasisters4lyfe #blackgirlswhoblog #fashion #londonblogger #psfashion #muslimgirl #naturalhair #plusmodel #wiw #intersectionalfeminism #turbanista #monochrome #bodydysmorphia #fatacceptance #vintage #fallfashion #modestfashion #streetstyle #hijabi #makeupforblackwomen #founditonamazon

A lot of us gravitate towards clothes that make us too comfortable. For many of us it’s darker colors, looser fits, and items that conceal and hide the parts we don’t like. We play it safe because we’re afraid to get laughed at or mad fun of or ridiculed for being different. Being the size or height that we are. The color. Religion. We all just want to fit in. And, if we don’t fit in we end up making ourselves small. I wasn’t made to be small. Nor was I made to hide away. Or fit in. I tried that already and people still weren’t satisfied. Yesterday, I was reposted on someone’s page and a user referred to me as a “Land whale”. Real clever *Shrugs* You can call me names, belittle me and tell me that I’m all the things wrong with the world but at the end of the day, I gotta be happy with me. Imagine all the people out there who’ve been called names and how that’s affected their body image and self-esteem. Words hurt. Whether we acknowledge them or not. To counteract some of the negativity, I’ve been challenging myself. Buying an article of clothing that scares me. Wear a color that shows all of my “problem areas”. An item that I haven’t dared worn since my body was smaller. I found this mini-skirt situation last week and was like “I’m going to figure out a way to rock that.” So here I am, back rolls, lots of arm, and bootay safely in NYC in all of my Land Whale glory 🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾 What’s the meanest thing someone has called you? How has that affected you? 📷 @nataliemeansnice #eatingdisorderrecovery #detroitblogger #psootd #plussize #instafashion #bodypositive #bodydysmorphia #fitnessmotivation #effyourbeautystandards #selfconfidence #pizzasisters4lyfe #blackgirlswhoblog #londonblogger #psfashion #detroit #blackgirlmagic #muslimgirl #plusmodel #feminist #turbanista #ootd #plussizemodel #fatfitness #honormycurves #fitness #psootd #bodygoals #selflove #fatacceptance #fitnessmotivation #afrogirlfitness #adidas

Here’s my before and after photo. I thought I’d add my own personal one to the mix. Mine may not seem to fit the usual before/after photos that you’re used to on the net. The ones labeled “transformation” “body goals” or “fitspiration”. Mine goes from smaller to bigger. Less weight to more weight. Eating Disorders to recovering from Eating Disorders. The first photo wasn’t even taken at my lowest weight. When I’d gotten down to 146 by the worst kind of ways possible, I hadn’t taken photos. To me, if I wasn’t 130 pounds then I was a slob who hadn’t deserved to be seen. I found this photo last night. Tears welled. It reminded me of my toxic past. I was 18 years old and in college. A closed mouth smile because I hated my teeth. I thought my stomach was the biggest, so I sucked it in, as tightly as I could. My hands are covering my wide hip. I read somewhere that posing like this slimmed the hips in photos. I gravitated towards dark jeans and black pants. Again. It was slimming. I wouldn’t be caught dead in the outfit on the right. Cellulite in public! *Gasps* What would other people think? Thirteen years later and over a hundred pounds more. I’m wearing things that magazines told me not to. I’m skipping body shapers. I’m not always sucking it in. I am nourishing my body. I’m being good to my body. I’m no longer asking, “what will other people think”. What’s some interesting (or downright ridiculous) advice that you were given or read about dressing for your body type? When you dress do you find yourself asking, “what will other people think?” Any body type is welcome to answer. Let’s chat. #eatingdisorderrecovery #detroitblogger #psootd #plussize #instafashion #bodypositive #bodydysmorphia #fitnessmotivation #effyourbeautystandards #beforeandafterweightloss #pizzasisters4lyfe #blackgirlswhoblog #londonblogger #psfashion #detroit #blackgirlmagic #muslimgirl #plusmodel #feminist #turbanista #ootd #plussizemodel #fatfitness #honormycurves #fitness #psootd #bodygoals #selflove #fatacceptance #fitnessmotivation #afrogirlfitness

Me and my battle with selfies. I have a love-hate relationship with them. Y’all notice that I barely post them. I always encourage others to take an empowering selfie. Toss it into the world with no regrets. Post that shit unapologetically. *Dramatically twirls into death drop* But, the reality is that we often times have an easier time finding the inner and outer beauty of others, leaving ourselves behind. Last night, I felt very fancy. I did my makeup. And, turned my ring light on. I’d take a few selfies of my makeup and maybe post one showcasing my new skills of blending bright eye shadows. I took many, many selfies. It was sad how many I took as a Bo-Po activist who preaches body liberation. “No, that one makes my face look too big” “No those last five make my jaw look huge” “The lighting is completely off” “Not posting any of those because they aren’t good enough”. Frustrated, I yelled, “this is exactly why I stopped taking selfies.” But, I remembered when I first started taking selfies on my journey to acceptance. I used it as a tool of liberation. I used it as a tool for body positive activism. To be like, yes, I had a double chin and a big ass face but I’m still worthy of self-love. Selfies don’t belong to one kind of person with the right angle. It was about me getting used to my face. And, being proud of it. When passing a mirror not to look away in shame but to smile at the face smiling back at me. Here’s a friendly reminder that you are not the only one struggling. We are out here, too. Battling against what’s acceptable on our faces and what’s considered not. What’s your take on selfies? Do you think selfies boost self-esteem or maybe borderline shallow? And, what on your face do you try to conceal: birth marks, freckles, moles, acne, scars? Let’s chat. #detroitblogger #psootd #plussize #instafashion #bodypositive #bgki #honormycurves #effyourbeautystandards #pizzasisters4lyfe #selfie #blackgirlswhoblog #portrait #londonblogger #psfashion #selflove #blackgirlmagic #muslimgirl #hijabi #plusmodel #feminist #wiw #intersectionalfeminism #turbanista #bodydysmorphia #fatacceptance #hijabfashion #queen #makeuptutorial #beautybloggers #rainbowmakeup

When I’m feeling down. Feeling like I’ve not done enough. When I am insecure or looking at what others have achieved in a shorter time span. How many followers does she got? What campaign did he just land? When I ask why me? Why the hell am I on the internet subjecting myself to the foolishness and unwanted criticisms of the world? When the world says you aren’t enough. You will never be pretty enough. Shut up. Take this. Take that. Don’t even try. Because you’ll never make it anyway. When my own mind starts to turn on itself, repeats what he said to me: no one will ever want you. You are not worthy enough. When it tells me to stop because this shit is just too hard... On the days I just cannot find the energy to crawl out of bed. I go through my photos. In these moments, these stills, I am focused. I am fierce. I am a queen. I am all the things they say not to be. The things they said I cannot possibly be. I am me in my truest form. My purest form. By creating, performing with my body, I am protesting. I am everything they say I should never be. As a Muslim woman. As a Black woman. And, as a fat woman. You don’t define me. They don’t define me. I define me. Has someone tried to define you, label you? Have you ever downed yourself? What would you tell someone who experiences negative self-talk or unwanted labels? Let’s chat. Muse: @iamcardib Model/Director: Me 🙌🏾 Photo: @danielalisi MUA: @being_madinah Designer: @iamperspectivebrand #detroitblogger #psootd #plussize #instafashion #bodypositive #bgki #effyourbeautystandards #blackgirl #pizzasisters4lyfe #blackgirlswhoblog #londonblogger #psfashion #blackgirlmagic #muslimgirl #highfashion #plusmodel #feminist #plussizemodel #fatacceptance #selflove #blackmuslimahexcellence #psootd #seventeen #californiablogger #teenvogue #honormycurves #bardigang #eatingdisorderrecovery #cardib #invasionofprivacy

60-Second Turbanista Style

June 11, 2017

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

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