Iya Thomas 7/8/21 Iya Thomas 7/8/21

XSVR Paper Unboxing

With most things nowadays being mass manufactured and/or digitally produced, people are starting to show more of an appreciation for hand crafted notes, cards and much more.

Iya Thomas 7/4/21 Iya Thomas 7/4/21

Keep That Same… Cadence

On many gym-to-work mornings, dates, weekend adventures, and a thousand other memories, lugging around full-sized bottles of products you need can be cumbersome. That’s where Cadence comes in.

Iasantewaa Thomas 6/30/21 Iasantewaa Thomas 6/30/21

Every ‘BODY’ deserves wellness.

In previous years, when one thought of the word “wellness,” the image of a plus size body did not come to mind. Now in 2021, with the body positive revolution in full swing, what we envision when we hear certain words are starting to change.

Iya Thomas 6/30/21 Iya Thomas 6/30/21

Seven Unhealthy Financial Habits to Quit Right Now

When we think of wellness, most think of their mind and body first. What about your bank account. Are you fiscally well? You may have some unhealthy financial habits you aren't even mindful of

Iya Thomas 6/30/21 Iya Thomas 6/30/21

Go for Gold - Let’s Get Active!

The 2020 Summer Olympics will begin on Friday, July 23 and ends on Sunday, August 8, 2021. Although many of us surprisingly did not qualify, that doesn’t mean we can’t celebrate or participate in our own little way. How are we going to do this you ask?

Iya Thomas 6/30/21 Iya Thomas 6/30/21

Are You in a Toxic Relationship... With Your Phone?

Those little things we keep in the palm of our hands, you know those sleek devices we use to pay our bills, interact with others, answer emails and even record life’s greatest moments, can do more harm than good.

Latoya Burris 6/29/21 Latoya Burris 6/29/21

This Dynamic Duo Kicks and Pushes Body Positivity into the Skating World

Check out how Andy Duran and Jenn Marshall of Chub Rollz are proving that fat people can skateboard too.

Latoya Burris 6/29/21 Latoya Burris 6/29/21

Romekia Brown is a Confidence Coach and she’s not here to Play!

Check out Fatshionable style icon for the month, plus size influencer, confidence coach and CEO of Model University, Romekia Brown.

Latoya Burris 5/31/21 Latoya Burris 5/31/21

Take notes from Gay Plus Size Model and Body Positive Style Icon, Ady Del Valle.

Check out the gay plus-size model and body-positive hero, Ady Del Valle as Shapely’s Fatshionable Style Icon.

Iasantewaa Thomas 5/31/21 Iasantewaa Thomas 5/31/21

Inclusion and Equity for All

June is a big month here at Shapely. Dubbing myself a Diversity, Equity and Inclusion champion, this issue is jam packed with all things "DE&I." Not only do we amplify the voices of specific groups acknowledging them by name, we are also acknowledging that there are many intersectionalities that make us well, us!

Iya Thomas 5/31/21 Iya Thomas 5/31/21

Five LGBTQ+ Brands You Should Know

Check out Shapely’s list of LGBTQ+ brands to support this Pride month.

Shapely Staff 5/31/21 Shapely Staff 5/31/21

Shapely drops new Pride & Juneteenth Collection

Shop the new Pride and Juneteenth Collections and support Until Freedom and Trinity Place Shelter. Show your support and shop today!

Iya Thomas 5/31/21 Iya Thomas 5/31/21

Juneteenth — and Still Not Free

Juneteenth is the oldest nationally celebrated commemoration of the ending of slavery in the United States.

Latoya Burris 5/31/21 Latoya Burris 5/31/21

Plus-size Model Jazzmyne Jay is taking on Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

Check out this powerful interview with plus size model and body positive champion Jazzmyne Jay.

Shay Brooks 5/31/21 Shay Brooks 5/31/21

9 Acts of Inclusion for Your Everyday Life

With this issue we hope to open your mind, heart and eyes to seeing the world not only through your lens, but through the lens of others.

Latoya Burris 4/30/21 Latoya Burris 4/30/21

The Vivacious Comedian and Style Icon, Leslie Rodriguez is Serving More than Laughs.

Check out the the fashionista and comedian, Leslie Rodgriguez as Shapely’s Fatshionable Style Icon.

Iya Thomas 4/30/21 Iya Thomas 4/30/21

Thick, Fit and Not Your Average

When you think of the words dancer, athlete, runner and even yoga instructor, what picture comes to mind? Chances are you envision the same body type society has shoved in our faces for ages. Well let’s shake things up a bit.

Iasantewaa Thomas 4/30/21 Iasantewaa Thomas 4/30/21

Fat and Active? Yes You Can!

May is here! While some of us are excited, some of us are dreading the season where the sun is plentiful but clothing is scarce. We’re doing that double-take in the mirror wondering if our bodies are ready for the Summer. I am here to tell you that it sure is!

Shapely Staff 3/31/21 Shapely Staff 3/31/21

Nocturne Webster: From Runway to Stock

A chance encounter lead Shapely Founder, Iya Thomas, to the amazing gem and brand hero Nocturne Webster. There are several ways one can advocate for and represent who they are. Nocturne effortlessly achieves this through photography.

Iasantewaa Thomas 3/31/21 Iasantewaa Thomas 3/31/21

Shapely TV: Is Cuffing Season Over?

Typically people are boo'd up for the winter. Your hosts Iya, Toya and Sharon pose the question: Are you keeping your cuffing season bae or is it time to come out of hibernation for a Spring fling?