I'm always trying to think of ways to provide jobs and money through what I'm already doing. Charity can be overwhelming, and some people think you have to be Bill Gates to really make a difference momentarily or you have to be Mother Theresa and give up Western life, but you can just incorporate it into your everyday life.

The beautiful 1940s women were a strong influence for me.

I can't design anything unless I'm excited by it, meaning I have an urge to wear it.

Everyone should work; it's good for the soul.

I'm inspired by different cultures around the world and love to incorporate these facets into my collection.

I have always admired the way women put outfits together.

I tell girls all the time that the men that have fallen in love with me, have all fallen during a man repeller stage funny how life works out like that.