by Marie Denee, Fashion and Style Editor

Experienced in retail for over ten years, working in various retail stores as a stylist, fashion expert, or assistant manager, Marie Denee lassoed her life experiences both studied and learned to bring her dream into fruition. While working in retail, she observed the lack of fashionable options – the contemporary, highly fashioned, impeccably fitting, high quality fits that work for a woman's curves. Shopping became an art- learning how to sniff out the latest designers that "get it." Evidenced that she was not alone, which at times was a relief but even more a frustration, she questioned, "If there are women out here like me, why aren't designers catering to our needs?" Fast forward to her postgraduate days in college and her entre to store management, Marie Denee learned about the inner workings of retail and how choices are made to clothe the modern day fashionista. Marie Denee dedicated her Masters to research what was available and who was available in the Plus Size industry to answer OUR plea. Thus, The Curvy Fashionista was born. After completing her studies, Marie Denee set out to share with all the Curvy.Confident.Chic. Fashionistas she could reach that "we CAN don the latest and greatest of trends, fashions, and styles that are made with US in mind!" Since the launch of The Curvy Fashionista, Marie Denee has interviewed some of the industry's leading designers, models, and pioneers as well as championed the latest fashion trends, entertainment news, and body image issues within the plus community. Curvy.Confident.Chic.