I have known that I wanted to be a designer since I was 8 years old.

I have always admired the way women put outfits together.

If a great outfit gets you one step closer to feeling good about yourself, then it's worth every penny.

I always keep a woman's body in mind, accentuating her best features.

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.

When I talk to young girls about clothes, I tell them to show a lot of brains.

As far as things I avoid, I always avoid following trends just because they're trends.