Hi friends! I love a bargain. The dress I’m using as the base of this outfit is another find that I got off of the clearance rack at Kohls. It is almost aols out, but don’t worry! (This is the link to the real dress.) You can recreate this look with any dark base, likeContinue reading “Lipedema Friendly Outfit – Add a Cool, New Jacket on a Monochrome Base for a Sleek Look”
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People are Funny. I’m Funny. I Show My Legs More than Ever Now that I Know I Have Lipedema. How about You?
Hi friends, I just had this odd little Friday thought. Over the years as my condition progressed and I could not figure out what was wrong, I began hiding my legs more and more. When I (through a very long process) determined I had lipedema and now I feel freer to show my legs moreContinue reading “People are Funny. I’m Funny. I Show My Legs More than Ever Now that I Know I Have Lipedema. How about You?”
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 (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”
Lipedema Friendly Outfits January 2023 – The Most Fun Valentine’s Dress!
Hi Friends! I stumbled across this cute little dress on Amazon and had to have it to wear through February, at least. It has pockets! It’s comfortable, and it’s good and long, to hide our compression. I’m wearing a 3x (normally I’m a 24W), and am 5 feet 9. Here’s where to find this littleContinue reading “Lipedema Friendly Outfits January 2023 – The Most Fun Valentine’s Dress!”
A Minute to Celebrate: And Just Like that, Footwear for Ladies with Lipedema is Becoming a Reality!
Today is December 21, 2022. Less than a year after finishing my first book to help ladies with lipedema, LegsLikeMine has hit a major milestone. The professional footwear designer has finished what’s called a technical pack after months of research, working with an orthopedic technician and consultant, shoe focus groups, and SO many meetings atContinue reading “A Minute to Celebrate: And Just Like that, Footwear for Ladies with Lipedema is Becoming a Reality!”
It’s So Cool to Turn Dreams into Reality! Prototyping of Footwear Designed for Lipedema Ladies is Starting Soon!
Hi friends! It’s another super early morning here at the LegsLikeMine home offices. I’ve just met with the shoe designer again and she, along with the professional footwear technologist is finishing up what’s called “Tech Packs,” in the next day or two. These are all the build instructions that go to manufacturing, along with specificationsContinue reading “It’s So Cool to Turn Dreams into Reality! Prototyping of Footwear Designed for Lipedema Ladies is Starting Soon!”
