Theresa Avila

Bio

Theresa is a staff writer covering all things style for Mic. A recent graduate of Columbia Journalism School, Theresa did radio reporting and focused on the public education system in New York City. She's a proud member of the National Association of Hispanic Journalists and was part of its 2015 Student Projects. You can send her a note in English, español, or Spanglish at theresa@mic.com.
GabiFresh's Latest Plus-Size Swimsuit Collection Has Cup Sizes That Go Up to "H"
By Theresa Avila
Gabi Gregg, better known as GabiFresh, is back with her latest collection for plus-size swimwear retailer Swimsuitsforall. The plus-size blogger has been working with the company for four years now, turning out colorful, playful bathing suits for…
The Most Popular Plus-Size Yoga Star on Instagram Just Called BS on the Yoga Lifestyle
By Theresa Avila
Jessamyn Stanley isn't afraid to call it how it is. Due to her bigger size, the yoga teacher and self-proclaimed "Fat Femme" has built a sizable fan base on social media by breaking stereotypes about who can practice yoga.  The first stereotype…
Rachel Bloom Just Dished Out the Most Delightfully Honest Talk About Red Carpet Fashion
By Theresa Avila
Rachel Bloom's speech at the 2016 Golden Globe Awards made her a solid candidate for Hollywood's sweetheart this awards season. Watching her climb on stage, hoist her trophy and deliver the most endearing acceptance speech (see that here) made it…
Here's What Tess Holliday Really Thinks About the Word "Fat"
By Theresa Avila
"I love the word 'fat.'" That's not a common sentiment. For being a very small word, "fat" carries plenty of nasty connotations. But it doesn't have to be that way, according to body-positive activists. At a panel hosted by Refinery29 on Thursday…
Amandla Stenberg Sums Up the True Beauty of Embracing Natural Hair
By Theresa Avila
Teen Vogue just revealed its cover star for its February issue, and it's none other than Amandla Stenberg: And, of course, Stenberg is nothing but open, candid and eloquent on the issues that matter — including hair. The 17-year-old actress is…
Forever 21's Plus-Size Workout Collection — and Its Stars — Send an Important Message
By Theresa Avila
Forever 21 announced Wednesday it has a new collection of athletic gear, which includes a line for curvier women — and it features plus-size models who are proud body-positive activists.  The workout gear, which the retailer has been promoting…
Marc Jacobs Casts Trans Director Lana Wachowski for Ads Celebrating "Beauty of Equality"
By Theresa Avila
On Wednesday, Marc Jacobs made a special announcement on his Instagram: "It is with an overwhelmingly full heart that I share this first portrait of our Spring/Summer 2016 ad campaign. Lana Wachowski." Wachowski's portrait shows her with her…
L'Oreal Just Debuted a Skin Patch that Helps Detect When You're About to Get a Sunburn
By Theresa Avila
A little fun in the sun never hurt anybody — until, of course, someone gets sunburned. But by the time that sunburn appears, it's usually too late a sign that the body has been exposed to too many of the sun's harmful ultraviolet rays, which is…
The Most-Liked Instagram Photo of All Time Required a Whole Lot of Help, Apparently
By Theresa Avila
In 2015, Kendall Jenner dethroned her older sister Kim Kardashian on Instagram with this photo: Jenner's photo of herself lying on the floor with her hair shaped into little hearts garnered so many likes it became the most-liked photo on Instagram…
Your Star Sign Could Determine Your Beauty Routine — Or at Least Just Make It More Fun
By Theresa Avila
Reading the product descriptions on the back of perfumes designed for your star sign is an exercise in flattery. The box for the libra perfume — my zodiac sign — reminds me that I'm able to balance "elegance, wit and mischief with legendary skill."…