What makes your style stand out?

My style blends masculine and feminine clothes, and challenges what people think, how they relate to stereotypes they were taught growing up, and the acceptance of themselves. Stereotypes forced me to hide myself when I was younger. At 44 years old, I found a new freedom to wear what I want. My outfits are often defined by the accessories I choose to wear - maybe it's a hat, a pair of boots, or a handbag. However, there's always a story behind every outfit I put together and wear out in public.

What’s your dream fashion moment?

My dream fashion moment is to win this contest, and inspire others to express themselves in the same fashion forward ways that I do. Simply to wear whatever you want to wear, however you want to do it. This action is the highest form of wearing your heart on shelve. My platform spreads messages of love, kindness and peace (self-care) as a voice for children who have hidden themselves in the darkness, like I did. Being who you are, as you are, and have that be ok, is the hardest life lesson.

What would you do with $20,000?

What I will do with $20,000 is record an album of 10-12 songs (I'm currently writing them) and to share it with the world. I will launch a campaign to promote "Hello Heaven! Is Poppy There?," a children's book I wrote to help parents discuss death, loss and grief with their children. Lastly, a little shopping spree to celebrate becoming the 2025 Style Icon! Plus, I will setup a US tour to inspire others to be as free and fabulous as they can be - together we will color the world with love!