An Ask: Step Up to Make Shoes for Lipedema Ladies

Hi friends! I am so excited to give you, my readers and supporters, the opportunity to be a part of the final stages of our making comfortable, stable, supportive, and attractive shoes for women with lipedema. I know you’ve been watching all the progress unfold for a while and waiting for the chance to beContinue reading “An Ask: Step Up to Make Shoes for Lipedema Ladies”

Fall 2023 Lipedema Friendly Outfits – Date Night / World Domination Black Outfit

Hi Friends! I’m just going to say, I love this freaking outfit! Before I started wearing compression, I never would have worn a just-below-the-knee skirt and been happy about it.  Now that I wear compression, it has opened up so many opportunities to try different lengths with more confidence. Let’s start at the bottom ofContinue reading “Fall 2023 Lipedema Friendly Outfits – Date Night / World Domination Black Outfit”

Lipedema Friendly Outfit Idea. How to Turn a Basic Red Dress into an All-Season Knockout!

Hi Friends! As I was doing some sourcing to find Fall 2023 outfit ideas for our lipedema community, I made the mistake of looking at the Kohl’s clearance rack down the street.  I couldn’t resist this dress, which was on sale for $15, even though it’s short sleeved, and really more of a midi lengthContinue reading “Lipedema Friendly Outfit Idea. How to Turn a Basic Red Dress into an All-Season Knockout!”

My Review of the Jileon Extra Wide Calf Rain Boot. I Learned a TON of Design Hints from Looking at this Boot.

Hi friends! As the LegsLikeMine design and fit team, work with our footwear manufacturer, suppliers, and fit measurements, we continue to learn a lot about what design will work with our lipedema ladies’ feet, ankles and calves.  We are putting the final touches on what materials will go for sampling and even selected the firstContinue reading “My Review of the Jileon Extra Wide Calf Rain Boot. I Learned a TON of Design Hints from Looking at this Boot.”

Lipedema Friendly Outfit – Head Turning Geometric Maxi Dress

Hi friends! I had so much fun doing the photo shoot for this absolute head turner of a dress.  With hair and makeup done, I ended up spending a glorious afternoon with my daughter in the OKC plaza district in this dress.  It was comfortable and man was I confident knowing no one could seeContinue reading “Lipedema Friendly Outfit – Head Turning Geometric Maxi Dress”

Educational Video Recommendation: What is Lipedema and How is Lipedema Treated?

Hi Friends! I get so many questions and ladies asking ME (?) to diagnose them with lipedema.  I wanted to share a quick video that happens to be made by the surgeon who treated my lipedema in three different surgeries, and removed so much pain from my legs, Dr. Jaime Schwartz of Total Lipedema Care.Continue reading “Educational Video Recommendation: What is Lipedema and How is Lipedema Treated?”

Lipedema Ladies! We Need a Favor. We Need 11 Simple Measurements of Feet, Calves, and Ankles.

Hi Friends, I need your help, and it won’t take long.  All you need is a measuring tape, a pen, and a piece of paper.  As the LegsLikeMine closes in on making prototypes and the final feet molds (lasts) so we can make all kinds of styles of shoes for us, it’s really important thatContinue reading “Lipedema Ladies! We Need a Favor. We Need 11 Simple Measurements of Feet, Calves, and Ankles.”

Question for YOU with Lipedema. Do You Still Wear Jeans? Let Us Know!

Hi friends, I feature so many outfits on LegsLikeMine and I usually incorporate compression leggings under them or as part of the outfit.  But I do miss jeans.  I’m one of those ladies that just gets too hot if I wear compression under jeans on like 98% of the days so I don’t do it.Continue reading “Question for YOU with Lipedema. Do You Still Wear Jeans? Let Us Know!”

Lipedema (and Budget) Friendly Outfits – Have you Seen this Company Called Bloom Chic?

Hi Friends! Last year I was in the fun position to be a parade judge for my home town’s Czech Day and I thought it would be fun to get a dress that resembles the traditional Czech women’s outfits.  I went hunting around and I found this gorgeous dress on a site called Bloom Chic. Continue reading “Lipedema (and Budget) Friendly Outfits – Have you Seen this Company Called Bloom Chic?”

Throwback Thursday: My Very First YouTube Video, Immediately After My First Lipedema Removal Survery – Kinda Funny

Hi friends! For a fun throwback Thursday, I’m sharing my very first YouTube video, from when I came right out of Lipedema Removal Surgery and into the aftercare facility.  I’m definitely still under the effects of anesthesia in this 98 second video.  The response I got from this video was INSANE.  I was answering tonsContinue reading “Throwback Thursday: My Very First YouTube Video, Immediately After My First Lipedema Removal Survery – Kinda Funny”