Shammara Lawrence
Freelance Writer
Shammara Lawrence is a New York-based multimedia storyteller, copywriter, and content strategist. Her writing has been featured in publications such as Teen Vogue, Allure, MTV News, Refinery29, and many more. As a copywriter and content strategist, Shammara has written for several brands like Sol de Janeiro, Youth to the People, Ulta Beauty, Sealy, and QDOBA, to help engage their audience in new and exciting ways that capture the cultural zeitgeist.
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Trends
I Found 14 Indie Plus-Size Brands That Are Actually Stylish
Say goodbye to shapeless black dresses and floral print fatigue.
Movies
The André Leon Talley Documentary Shows Another Side to the Fashion Icon
"The Gospel According To André" puts a spotlight on the inner workings of Talley's life and his winding journey to fashion icon.
Trends
I Cried the First Time I Went Shopping for Plus-Size Clothes
It was as if my patronage wasn’t wanted.
Movies
“I Feel Pretty” Is a Feel-Good Movie, but It Isn’t Groundbreaking
"If you find its message empowering, that’s great. But a lot of people still want — and deserve — more."
Politics
Let's Discuss How Weed Legalization Benefits White People
Many have successfully capitalized on what black and brown people have been punished for.
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Careers
This 15-Year-Old Started a Career Site to Inspire Other Young Women
Lily Riccio knows the Power of Girl.
Trends
Jazz Jennings: Why Are Transgender Girls Excluded From the Bra-Shopping Conversation?
"I have boobs too, and I need to wear bras as well."
Trends
I'm Tired of Plus-Size Brands That Only Hire Hourglass-Shaped Models
Gabi Fresh is calling for real body diversity with her new Swimsuits for All campaign.
Makeup
These Photos Show Beauty Brands What Diversity Should Actually Look Like
"The industry has a way of selecting the one or two token women of color."
Politics
3 Heroes to Know for Women's History Month (and Every Month)
"If the first woman God ever made was strong enough to turn the world upside down all alone..."
Mental Health
"Unsane" Is Fiction, But Women Not Being Believed About Their Trauma Is Real
The movie's storyline highlights a real life problem.
Books
Children of Blood and Bone Author Tomi Adeyemi on Creating a World Where Readers of Color Can See Themselves
"For readers of color, and especially black readers, black girls, I just want them to feel seen."
Movies
Love, Simon Star Clark Moore on Getting to Act Out His High School Fantasy
“Ethan is sort of who I wish I was in high school.”
News
Diane von Furstenberg Thinks the Fashion Industry Needs Its Own Time's Up Movement
"I want to use my experience and knowledge and voice for people who have no voice."
Trends
Dear European Designers, Stop Acting Like Plus-Size Models Don't Exist
"As purveyors of culture, designers have to be more responsible in their casting."
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Hair
This Beauty Store Actually Caters to Customers of Color, and I'm Buying Everything
From the BBD King Keala Oil to Indigo Edge Glyde.
Trends
Why Aren't There More Plus Size and Black People in Street Style Photos?
It speaks to a larger issue in the fashion industry where only white and slender people are celebrated.
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Makeup
If You Can't Find a Foundation for Your Skin Tone, Try These Brands
13 shade ranges that actually get it right.
TV
You’re Going to Be Totally Obsessed With "2 Dope Queens"
Jessica Williams and Phoebe Robinson’s comedy is sure to leave you laughing.
TV
What It's Really Like Being a Pussycat on Riverdale
Asha Bromfield, who plays Melody Valentine, opens up.
Careers
7 Unconventional Success Stories from Rupi Kaur to Sloane Stephens
These will get you through the rest of the semester.
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News
The Year in Plus-Size Fashion: 11 Body-Positive Moments That Made Headlines
More of this in 2018, please.