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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I Tried Plus-Size Shopping At WINNERS — Here's How It Went

For pretty much my entire life, my mom and I would always stop off at WINNERS to go shopping. As we would bury ourselves in...

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By Ama ScriverView Author PostsSep 21st 2020

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I Tried Creating A Full Beauty Look With MINISO Makeup For Under $50 — Here's How It Went

I am obsessed with playing with my makeup and having fun with it. The thing I am not obsessed with: the cost. So often, you’ll...

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By Ama ScriverView Author PostsSep 18th 2020

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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 26th 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 2nd 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 28th 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 20th 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 12th 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 29th 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 16th 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 23rd 2019

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