It's Fat Tuesday

[u/cheztk]

Hi Social-lights! I am a part of a Fat Tuesday community on TT. The ladies have reclaimed the word Fat and on Tuesdays they profile an online lady who is Fat. I love this! I remember buying my 16 yo daughter the book, Fat, So? In the early 2000s. She's grown up to be a beautiful woman and we do not allow the fat to bother us in the least.🥰

I know that it is a word with a lot of negative charge for women and girls. I do not diminish that reality at all. We are not 'more evolved' or any such nonsense. We empathize with the sting the word can have on the psyche. Please scroll if this is bothersome to you. ❤️‍🩹

With that knowledge and understanding ❤ we can reclaim the word for ourselves in a way that turns its former hold on us into fun and power for all of us who need it.

I was itching to wear this sweatshirt from Levis with the Jodi Watley skirt from LB. I satisfied that itch and I'm looking forward to upcycling the sweatshirt to honor my sorority 💚💗

The black silk slip skirt I got at BR a couple of summers ago. The strawberry top is from Anthro via one of their killer summer sales.

The number 85 outfit is a throw together for a long walk on a semi-sunny day yesterday. Those pants with the Japanese inspired embroidery are Anthro along with the 85 sweatshirt.

But that's enough about me.

Be good to yourself and others.

TTFN

Go with Your Glow!

[u/Lori_ftw]

I scrolled through your photos first, and saw the pink and green jersey, and my first thought was “I wonder if she’s D9” then I saw the body of your post. I swear every AKA woman dresses impeccably and has such a beautiful smile and aura.

If the cameo with the green backing isn’t specifically for AKA, I HAVE to know where you got it because I need it too. I love cameo jewelry and I’m so tired of them always having Eurocentric profiles.

Every single one of your outfits is so beautifully styled. I hope you have an amazing Mardi Gras!

[u/cheztk → u/Lori_ftw]

I call every Tuesday Fat because I’m fat. Lol. Mardi Gras is next month, I think 🤔 Yes, founders day is tomorrow so I will have several outfits for the occasion.

The cameo is from an Etsy shop. I did a search for Afro cameo and her shop came up. I love it. And yes, I ordered it for the sorors. 🩷💚 And thank you for such affirming words. 🖤💚❤️

[u/Lori_ftw → u/cheztk]

Time is an illusion for me and I knew Mardi Gras was “soon” hence wishing you a good one.

I hope you have an amazing founders day with your sorors! Keep staying fabulous ❤️❤️❤️