Ama Scriver

Amanda (Ama) Scriver is a passionate storyteller, community builder and a loud and proud feminist and body image activist. She freelances for several publications including Foodism, Paste Magazine, and BizBash. In her off time, she lives for coffee, trashy reality television, hip hop and all things drag. Follow her on Twitter and Instagram via @amascriver on at her website AmaScriver.com

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How To Get Tess Holliday’s Glam Plus-Size Look For Under $150

*Disclaimer: This story was written before coronavirus was declared a pandemic. Go to the Public Health Agency of Canada website for the latest information on symptoms, prevention,...

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By Ama ScriverView Author PostsMar 26^th 2020

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6 Of The Best Places To Buy Plus-Size Tights Right Now

Shopping for pantyhose is one of my worst nightmares, for a variety of reasons. For starters, many places have such a limited size range, to...

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By Ama ScriverView Author PostsMar 2^nd 2020

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I Tried Plus-Size Shopping At American Eagle — Here's What I Found

A few months back, some people in my local plus-size trading group kept on recommending American Eagle as ‘the place to go’ for jeans. Me,...

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By Ama ScriverView Author PostsFeb 28^th 2020

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6 Skincare Myths Debunked By A Skin Care Professional

If you're like me, you’re endlessly trying to achieve your best skin possible and sometimes, it seems like an unattainable goal. The internet is a...

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By Ama ScriverView Author PostsFeb 20^th 2020

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I Tried Plus-Size Shopping At Old Navy - Here's How It Went

Let’s face it: you don’t want to have to shop online all the time when you’re plus size. Besides the exchange rate, duties, and shipping...

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By Ama ScriverView Author PostsFeb 12^th 2020

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10 Of The Best Hidden Gem Places To Get A Facial In Toronto

Ugh, if there is one thing I hate about the winter season, it’s definitely the frigid temperatures. Yeah sure, it’s great for breaking out all...

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By Ama ScriverView Author PostsJan 29^th 2020

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I Tried Plus Size Shopping At Uniqlo - See How it Went

When Uniqlo first opened in Toronto, I was totally pumped. For a long time, I longed to find basics that were affordable. But for some...

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By Ama ScriverView Author PostsJan 16^th 2020

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Why I'm not Inspired by The Kendall + Kylie Plus Size Collab With Ashley Stewart

It has been a good year for plus size fashion, with lots of high-end retailers and mainstream brands expanding their lines. But one of the...

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By Ama ScriverView Author PostsDec 23^rd 2019

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I Tried Shopping for Plus Size Lingerie at Toronto's new Knix store

When I first discovered Knix way back in 2013, it was just a Kickstarter campaign being shared by some pals. A lot has changed in...

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By Ama ScriverView Author PostsDec 19^th 2019

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7 Of The Best Plus Size Launches Of 2019 To Know About

It has been a big year for plus-size fashion, with many memorable highs. According to stats from Coresight Research, the U.S. women’s plus-size clothing market...

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By Ama ScriverView Author PostsDec 9^th 2019

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