It was 2012, and I needed to escape the cold winter here in the city (I know..it's coming...don't remind me), so I packed my bags and flew to Tampa Bay for an extra long weekend to visit a friend..that was a guy...a guy friend...we'll call him...Josh. Josh ended up having a WICKED group of friends who I connected with right away - Shirl was one of these gems.
I remember going to the beach and she asked me "What do you look for in a swim suit...is it fit, or style...what if you could have pieces that attach like removable feathers or jewels...." and I knew right then and there that this was her passion. Fast forward 2.5 years later, and this babe has followed her dream and made it a reality (the "Total Divas" WWE babes love rockin her line and her Monroe suit can be found in the Paranormal Activity movie!) Read more...