I really do believe that my style is informed by the fact that I had such issues with my appearance at various times of my life.

Rules like 'don't wear white after Labor Day' or 'shoes matching the handbag' are antiquated. Modern women should feel free to experiment.

The fashion industry [is] built on, and thrives on, our collective insecurity.

I really do believe that my style is informed by the fact that I had such issues with my appearance at various times of my life.

I think style is very different from fashion. Fashion was what I went after when I was feeling incredibly insecure and monstrous on the inside.

Style is all about your individual sense of how you want to present yourself to the world. It's about loving what you've got instead of wishing for what you're not.

Don't let fear or insecurity stop you from trying new things. Believe in yourself. Do what you love. And most importantly, be kind to others, even if you don't like them.