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10 Curvy Women Of Color On Instagram Who Inspired Us All To Take More Confident Lingerie Selfies

Learn to embrace your body and stop comparing yourself to the "beauty" standard with the help of these beautiful models and bloggers.

Sydney Brown

Aug 12, 2020

Fredericksburg, VA

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10 Curvy Women Of Color On Instagram Who Inspired Us All To Take More Confident Lingerie Selfies

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It's not every day that you scroll on your timeline and see a body that resembles your own. With a beauty standard that has conditioned the minds of society to exclaim confidence!

When a fuller figure posts on social media — as if it's an extreme act of bravery to show yourself off if you're not under a size 6 — it's about time we take back our power and learn that we are enough just the way we are.

A wonderful way to start this journey is by swapping out your Instagram following for people that embody everything you're working for. No more feeling insecure for having thighs that jiggle and stretch marks on your hips.

These are the people you want to see on your timeline:

Latecia Thomas

@lateciat

She serves us face, walk, and body while speaking loud and proud for equality.

Denise Mercedes

@DenisemMercedes

Founder of two uplifting hashtags: #becauseitsmybody and #stylenotsize

Diana Sirokai

@Dianasirokai

It's written in bold in her bio: CONFIDENCE with Diana.

Tired of being criticized for being plus-sized and not fitting society's beauty standards, Diana took to instagram to build a platform that challenges every pre-conceived idea of beauty and celebrates all bodies.

Jessica Torres

@thisisjessicatorres

Not only is she a style icon, Jessica also has a Podcast and YouTube channel where her electric aura shines through the screen spreading love, light, and the knowledge that you are that bitch!

Kelly Augustine

@kellyaugustineb

From natural hair looks to healthy eats, Kelly rocks it all!

Gabi

@GabiFresh

Gabi is here to teach you to love the skin you’re in! She is the bikini and lingerie queen.

Veronica Campos

@Veroocampos

There's not a color in this world that won't look absolutely stunning on this woman.

Ireanna

@MynamesIreanna

She loves the skin she's in and she's not afraid to show it.

Erika Aguilera

@erikaaguileraa

This beauty is living her best life with her best friend by her side!

Lenix T rena'e

@lenix_trenae

Not only is she giving styling tips and preaching self love...is that a SoundCloud link in her bio?

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The Great Christmas Movie Debate

"A Christmas Story" is the star on top of the tree.

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One staple of the Christmas season is sitting around the television watching a Christmas movie with family and friends. But of the seemingly hundreds of movies, which one is the star on the tree? Some share stories of Santa to children ("Santa Claus Is Coming to Town"), others want to spread the Christmas joy to adults ("It's a Wonderful Life"), and a select few are made to get laughs ("Elf"). All good movies, but merely ornaments on the Christmas tree of the best movies. What tops the tree is a movie that bridges the gap between these three movies, and makes it a great watch for anyone who chooses to watch it. Enter the timeless Christmas classic, "A Christmas Story." Created in 1983, this movie holds the tradition of capturing both young and old eyes for 24 straight hours on its Christmas Day marathon. It gets the most coverage out of all holiday movies, but the sheer amount of times it's on television does not make it the greatest. Why is it,
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How To Prepare For The Library: Finals Edition

10 ways to prepare for finals week—beginning with getting to the library.

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How To Prepare For The Library: Finals Edition

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It’s that time of year again when college students live at the library all week, cramming for tests that they should have started studying for last month. Preparing to spend all day at the library takes much consideration and planning. Use these tips to help get you through the week while spending an excessive amount of time in a building that no one wants to be in.

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26 Things to Thank Our Roommates For

Who knows where we would be without them.

Michigan State University

2053

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Where do we begin when we start talking about our roommates? You practically spend every moment with them, they become your second family and they deal with you at your best and at your absolute worst. They are there to make you laugh just a little harder, cry a little less and make each day a little better. We often forget to thank them for the little things that they do to make college even a tiny bit easier and more fun. This list of 26 things are what you should thank your roommates for right this minute and every day that you live with them.