matthew miller 11/5/14 matthew miller 11/5/14

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'fashion became a big part of my life...'

Submitted by Rubby Lopez
instagram @rubbilynn

'Growing up in a Christian house hold, and being told I'm not pretty enough, or I can't "rock" a certain style because I'm too modest did bring me down to many levels. As I grew, fashion became a big part of my life, seeing church's girls look modest and pretty at the same time simply made me realize that modest isn't bad after all. I loved combing what I feel comfortable with and actually rock my own style. Now it has brought me up to be more confident about my fashion.'

matthew miller 10/30/14 matthew miller 10/30/14

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'Life is love and I'm loving Life...'

Submitted by Natasha Thompson
instagram @bluberryapples

'My story of style comes from self acceptance and self esteem. Living with lupus for over 18 years I was told I wasn't going to live past 20 years of age, now I'm 32.

I entered into a very physically abusive relationship where I was torn down and didn't even love myself but after 5 years of being away from that I have found true love inside of me. My beauty comes from within.

I truly have a paradigm way of thinking and I am Happy and Satisfied With Who I am and what I mean to women of my community... Life is love and I'm loving Life.'

matthew miller 10/28/14 matthew miller 10/28/14

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'Brighton beach is the Russian empire of New York...'

Submitted by Anna Prager

'I'm a Russian Jewish girl from Brooklyn. I have a classy look about me yet down to earth and fun. I love shiny things, flowers, pastels, short dresses, big hair, and super high pumps. I'm the typical ruski from Brooklyn and I love every bit of it. Brighton beach is the Russian empire of New York and I'm the perfect fit.

Russian women are fashion icons in general across the globe, but what makes my fashion what it is today is inspired by communist suppression back in the home land.

Most of the population did not have much money and a very small percentage were able to afford beautiful luxury pieces. Coming to this country, the Russian community has flourished in business and real estate and parents have made it possible for the new generation of Russian Americans to splurge.

Across the Brighton beach population in Brooklyn you will see furs and brands such as Versace, Gucci, McQueen and many more. It has become a fashion house and I can represent that in every way. I strive to own pieces and show case them. I am inspired by glitz and glam and celebrities like Kim kardashian, Victoria Beckmann and Rihanna.'