Arrica Afton

It all really started with a dress. As a Muslim convert I began dressing more conservatively and attend quite a few formal events around the time. I hated shopping for gowns! All I could see was the same thing over and over at every store with a shawl. As a frequent thrifter, I came across the most gorgeous fabric one day but the dress was hideous in my opinion. I jus thad to have it. I had this idea and took it to my seamstress and she said she could pull it off. I could sew a bit but the fabric was so delicate I was scared to ruin it not having much room to work with. I knew I would reach a bigger audience if I styled each garment. It was such a success that people and businesses started asking me to style them and later on that turned into creating campaigns for retail brands as well.I focus more on a frugal lifestyle now. Being a single parent you have to learn to budget and growing through adversity you learn what’s important. Health over wealth always.