Life was great until September 6, 1999 my world was turned upside down when my father suddenly died of a heart attack. I was a daddy's girl and while I was extremely close with my family, they couldn't fill the void with the lost of my father. After his passing, I started eating for comfort. It seemed to fix my problems because I just ate every chance I got and went from size 8 to a 16-18 in six months. I didn't see anything wrong with it because I was comfortable,or so I thought. Life is great when you're in college and sweatpants are respectable attire for class. As time went on,I noticed I would wear sweaters in the spring and summer.That was my way of covering up my weight gain. Still not realizing I put on that much weight, I put on a pair of my size 8 jeans and realized I'd gained weight! I couldn't fit my clothes! oh well, I'll get some new ones. Not realizing the stores I would frequent no longer carried my size. I was no longer an 8, 10,12 or even a 14. At that point, I immediately had to face the realization that I had to shop at specialty stores or department stores that carried plus size clothes which was fine, but society made it seem like the kiss of death. Not to mention the fashion market also making it look like the kiss of death. I had no where to shop and never felt comfortable in the clothes because they were so outdated for my age. Mind you when I was my biggest at a size 22 in my 20's shopping at the same stores as my 50 year old mother. As time has passed, I've felt my mission in life is for women with curves to feel sexy in their clothes because I never had that chance. That's why I'm starting this campaign to let you know that Curvy Girls rock. Looking and feeling good is a state of mind, women don't have to be any particular size to feel sexy. Your attitude and style sets you apart from everyone. I'm starting an online store for women that embrace and love their curves. I'm bringing style back to women and letting them know if you can rock it, I'll have it,wear it with pride, and embrace your curves. Even though I decided to lose weight ,I don't want women to think they need to lose weight or be in a single digit clothing size to look and feel sexy. My store will provide clothing in all sizes ranging from sizes Large, 1X,2X,3X and 4x, scaves, and clutch purses. This is where Go Fund Me plays a really big role in my businesses. I've researched and looked high and low for clothing that will only enhance a curvy woman's appearance. Seeing that I'm in the process of setting up my website and getting clothing samples thats where the big expenses lie. I'm reaching out to social media, friends, and family to help make my dreams come true. I'm trying to raise is $6,500 by the October 21st( that maybe a stretch but I'm very passionate about my cause) the money I raise will go strictly towards inventory for the bouqtiue. I WAS THINKING IT'S AS EASY AS 650 PEOPLE DONATING 10 DOLLARS TO ACHIEVE THIS GOAL. timing is very important at this point my FIRST order of samples need to be ordered Monday, October 20th. I'm so excited and am planning to have ALL inventory as well ash the completed website ready to launch November 1st. My focus is for women to always love themselves no matter what. I love fashion and seeing people happy. Thank you in advance for supporting my dream and helping me put curvy women in the best fashions the world has to offer Curvy Girls Rock!!!!!