Ashley Stewart is known to be the go to store for fabulous, Fashion forward fits for plus size divas. This year the fashion giant started a competition called Finding Ashley Stewart where they went around the country to pick plus size fashion enthusiasts. The finalist were then flown to New York for the star studded finale. This is where Theresa Larsen, a Virgin island native and mother was crowned and became the first Finding Ashley Stewart 2017.
On December 7th I had the great pleasure of doing a phone interview with Theresa all thanks to the PR queen of Houston Latorria Lemon of
lemon lime light media Take a read on how the interview wentAkellochic: Hello great to talk to you
Theresa: Hi nice to talk to you too
Akellochic: First I want to congratulate you on being the first Finding Ashley Stewart
T: thank you it’s exciting
A: How did you go about auditioning for the competition
T: Am a plus size model, and was encouraged by a friend to audition for the competition. I missed the Atlanta auditions due to a modeling gig I had so I had to drive to the Nashville one
A: wow you drove that shows commitment
T: it was about 4 hour drive. So drove there and made it as a finalist
A: So let’s just dive into it. What advice you give plus size girls, women especially the ones aspiring to be models
T: I live by a motto, Size dose not limit your aspirations it will enlarge them. You are beautiful no matter what size. So go for it
A: that’s a great way to look at thing. What would you say are the advantages or disadvantages of being a plus size model compared to the main stream size 2 models. Though there is definitely a movement for plus size being more accepted
T: There is definitely is definitely a movement. But I feel the advantage would be it is more relatable. Most women in America are a size 10. So it relatable and more realistic. In addition it helps plus size women boast confidence. And thanks to stores like Ashley Stewart that cater to plus size women.
A: absolutely. It is definitely relatable. Where do you see yourself in the next 5years.
T: I definitely want to build my brand and improve it. Be more out there and help other plus size women be more confident. Help them accept themselves for who they are.
I also want to bring awareness to the Virgin Islands after hurricane Irma hit, as a Virgin island native. There is still a lot of work to be done
A: those are great aspirations. Speaking of hurricane Irama is there a place one can go to help with the cause?
T: sure there is a face book page operation rebuild Virgin Island. Whatever little you can give please do.
A: Thank you so much for taking your time to talk with me. Please share your social media handles
T: thank you for having me. My instagram is Iamtheresalarsen, Facebook: Theresa Larsen
follow meA: thank you so much. And again congrats and keep being fabulous
T: thank you
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