Well, I suppose this is where I tell you all about me. First and foremost, thank you for taking the time to read Th... more

Well, I suppose this is where I tell you all about me. First and foremost, thank you for taking the time to read The Curvy Fashionista. This is a long time coming for me!

I have been in retail for about 11 years, supporting myself through college, working in various retail stores as a stylist, fashion expert, or assistant manager. While working in retail, I noticed that there were not many options for me, a proud size 14+. And when I refer to options, I mean the Contemporary, high fashioned, impeccably fitting, high quality fits that work for me and all of my curves! Shopping became an art- learning how to sniff out the latest designers that "got it."

Working in retail exposed me to the fact that I was not alone, which at times was a relief and furthermore a frustration. If there are women out here like me, why aren't designers catering to our needs?

Fast forward to my post graduate days in college and my entre to store management, here I learned about the inner workin