Ashley Nell Tipton

“Bridal wear has always been a passion of mine.”

“I had a hard time with bullying in school, so being creative was my outlet.”

“It's a constant battle being a plus-size designer.”

“I was seven years old when my grandmother stated teaching me to sew, and she always encouraged me to be creative.”

“I have to constantly remind myself that no one is perfect and that this is my journey, and I have to be kind to myself.”

“Weight loss surgery isn't going to make you lose weight; it's a tool to help you lose weight. Half of it is the surgery, and half of it is you eating what you're supposed to eat and exercising.”

“I love color, and I'm very inspired by curvy women and helping them feel good in their clothes.”

“I'm representing for the plus-size community and the plus-size industry. It feels amazing to be able to be the voice that we need.”

“Being dyslexic, creativity was my way of expressing myself.”

“I follow a lot of the plus-sized bloggers.”