Tika Simone chops it up with NOW Magazine about her style! If you wanna get Intimate & Interactive with Ms. Simone check her out this Friday night at her weekly open mic night (this week headlined by Tanika Charles!). Info below!

What does style mean to you?

Style is important for a few reasons for me. Number one because there is the whole big taboo about larger women not being able to exude you know, offer, laughter, gorgeous style. I was quite frankly tired of seeing you know disgusting prints or floral carpeting for me to choose from from the regular plus sized stores. I go out of my way to go to Value Village or Black Market or any consignment stores really. It’s so important to me not only cause I’m living downtown and over a size 16, but a lot of young girls really do look up to me. I have to make sure that I come correct or I just don’t come at all. That’s just what it is [she laughs].

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