I've learned a lot about fashion through modeling, but you know what they say, mother knows best. She used to tell me, "Your shoes, bags and belt better match before you walk out the door." I love her, but I don't necessarily agree with that advice anymore!

There is not one standard definition of beauty or one perfect size.

I really hope that the fashion community will not accept anything that does not represent everyone.

I felt free, once I realized i was never going to fit the narrow mold that society wanted me to fit in.

I don't want women to hold themselves back. I think there are too many women who are self-conscious about the way they look - the way they see themselves in the mirror.

Don't let your image, don't let your size, hold you back. If I had let my hips or my jiggly thighs hold me back or the fact that I've got these big heavy breasts, then I would not be where I am today.

For me, wearing lingerie isn't about anyone else but me. If I dressed for others I would be a miserable person.