I have always found it a challenge to dress my body I'm not a typical size, which lead me to be creative with color, texture & sizes.
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What makes your style stand out?
If your referring to physical attributes others would say my hair color, smile & eyes. I would say my essence which is love for myself & the joy I carry.
What’s your dream fashion moment?
I would say finding clothing that encompass my true beauty inside and out. I believe beauty comes from within. I'm a plus size woman and it is not easy to find fashion that hits the mark.
What would you do with $20,000?
I would take a vacation I've never had, pay a few bills & donate a portion to a philanthropic cause I work with. "The E-utopians" it's a group I pray with weekly. They have been helping me through some tough times, it would bring me joy to donate to them.
