Inspiring Black Women on Style and Self-Expression

"It’s easy to put blocks on yourself to remain safely within your comfort zone. Growing up, Tanya felt like she needed permission and validation from others to try different styles. After turning thirty – it was another story. Tanya decided to step out of her comfort zone and into a more confident self. Now, she rocks her natural hair, heels and lipstick – and feels empowered doing it."

"It wasn’t until I started braiding my own hair that I found my true sense of feminine individuality. Alima was told to be more ‘girly’ growing up, but she felt like she didn’t fit in with this narrow definition of femininity. It wasn’t until she started braiding her own hair that she felt empowered by her own sense of individuality. Now, she recognizes that her beauty can’t be squeezed to fit beauty standards or just one definition of femininity."

"I see my style choices as a dark skinned Black woman who is also plus-sized as a way for me to be intentional about my own visibility. Gabrielle sees her personal style as a journey and explores her identity through her hair, fashion and culture. She loves the sense of freedom that comes with her hair choices and loves to experiment with bold patterns and colors that enable her to be intentional when it comes to her own visibility."

"I began to appreciate my beauty, embrace my size and love myself for the person I was on the inside" –  Abby