Being a young mother is definitely hard I had my first son at 16 but I feel that having my son so young was a blessing, he made me turn my whole life around. I now have two amazing boys and an amazing husband! My choice to do what I love doesn't change the fact that I would do anything for my family.
Being a curve model is really challenging because the industry is either looking for a size 00-2 or a true plus-sized model. All women’s bodies should be represented in fashion. Real sized curvy girls too. It’s often a challenge in finding brands that are forward thinking. I’m very thankful every day for curvy models like Ashley Graham that are paving the way for inclusion and body positivity in the fashion industry. I am also thankful for industry leaders and designers like MacDugal and Christian Siriano for using curvy model.
Go get it! No dream is too far away. Trust me I came a long way overcoming many health obstacles and cystic acne, but I stayed determined and worked on it day in and day out and I continue to work on my dreams. I've always been a go-getter with following my dreams, and you should too. The biggest adventure you can ever take is to life the life of your dreams. So if you want to get into modeling my biggest advise is to learn it, put hours towards improving your craft, then when your ready develop a career and business out of it.
I have one huge tattoo on my right thigh. It's a cluster of roses and designs with a quote in Tibetan Sanskrit and a geisha. The Sanskrit is in Drutsa and reads, "To live and die with no regrets." Roses are symbolic to love and happiness. The geisha symbolizes the epitome of a living work of art, one of which I consider myself. My tattoo means that, whether good or bad, each and every experience makes us who we are. There's nothing I'll trade in the world for the woman I am today and I accept that and all that came with it, it's a work of art. Get it?
I love exploring different styles! I'm open to anything.
Although, I do love the art behind boudoir/lingerie photography, because it's not just "some girl posing in lingerie" it's about empowering women, and the feminine beauty. After spending most of my life struggling with eating disorders and hating my body, the fact that I now have the confidence to embrace my curves and body is what makes me the happiest, and yes I do love to show it off because no one should ever have to feel like they're not beautiful. Its art, and It's the human body... we're all amazing in our different shapes and sizes. I love looking back on photos and just thinking to myself "Oh my god... that is me. I look amazing." Sometimes I'm so shocked I'm almost crying because it's an amazing feeling to not look at yourself in disgust but instead feel so empowered and beautiful.