MM URL: http://www.modelmayhem.com/goddessbyjuanitakelly
About me
Juanita Kelly
Owner and Designer of Goddess by Juanita Kelly
Juanita Kelly is unlike any other designer that exists in today's fashion world. She was raised in Plainfield, NJ where she learned to sew from her grandmother at the age of three. Over the next several years, her skills and eye for fashion continued to evolve to the point where she now holds the distinctive status of being one of only a small number of master seamstresses in the United States. She lives, breathes, and understands fabrics, textiles, and patterns in and out, an element that gives her and Goddess by Juanita Kelly the definitive advantage over the competition.
Juanita Kelly is a highly educated woman. In addition to being a master seamstress, she also holds multiple degrees from Rutgers University. She is also well versed in the fashion and entertainment industry. At age 10, Juanita was signed to Ford Models, where she pursued professional modeling, dancing and acting for the next 14 years, and from which she eventually retired in 1999. She then launched her own modeling and talent agency, which realized tremendous success. During this time, Juanita launched her first clothing line, ETC Fashions, which specialized in making one-of-a-kind custom garments, some of which have been featured in major films and television shows and worn by several A-List stars.
In 2000, Juanita was forced her to give up her lucrative business endeavors when she was diagnosed with cancer. She fought back, enduring rounds of chemotherapy, radiation, and brain surgery. During this time she met and married her now husband Nicola and has a beautiful daughter Clarissa. Juanita persevered and went into remission a few years later. Now she is not wasting a single minute and she is delving right back into what she loves.... creating stylish, comfortable, supportive garments for the plus size woman.
Many traits separate Juanita Kelly from the rest of her competitors. While she is a master seamstress, she is often hard at work in the studio designing and constructing the garments. She does not just sit behind a desk and say what she likes and what she dislikes. Being a plus size woman herself, Juanita understands what the curvy woman wants in a garment. Juanita also believes in giving back to the community. She has served as a mentor for pregnant teenagers at Plainfield High School, NJ. She has also opened up her home to host support groups for battered women after she herself escaped from an abusive relationship. Juanita plans to donate garments to battered women foundations which can be worn for job interviews to aid abused women in getting their lives back on track. Juanita is truly an inspiration in all respects which separates her and her company from other designers and will undoubtedly take the fashion world by storm with Goddess by Juanita Kelly.
take care and keep in touch
Boris
Portrait painter
MakeupbyTrish
Makeup Artist
2009-11-10 12:43:03
would love to collaborate with you sometime...Best wishes.
Trish
Jer Z
Model
2009-11-06 14:42:30
Thanks for the friend request!!!
jess versus
Model
2009-10-25 16:31:19
Thanks for the friend request!
ROXI MOULIN
Model
2009-10-12 23:25:08
Hey stranger! Coming by to check on your new pictures and make sure all is well. I'm still around just...
<-- losing my head these days! LOL
Hope to hear from you soon
xoxo
Roxi - La Ruger
Tonio Dow
Photographer
2009-09-27 07:16:30
love your work..
Meso Magnetik
Model
2009-09-21 10:51:41
Thank you for the FR! I am so in love with your way of thinking and giving plus sized models a better outlook ofthe modeling world. Girls with curves are just as beautiful!
If I can be a part of ANY of your projects-please do not hesitate to contact me!!
Xoxo
[M3]
Nene Cheri
Model
2009-09-17 08:42:37
thanks a lot for the add! keep it up :D
-nene cheri
Andii Anderson
Model
2009-09-12 21:04:37
Let me know if you could use me!
Going to be in New York next month! Looking for work! Thanks
kinu of kikeara
Photographer
2009-09-08 08:16:33
thanks for the friend request...let's keep in touch!
you work is awesome...i love the detail and fit
be blessed
kinu
www.kikeara.com
Mary Helena
Model
2009-09-05 01:02:31
stopping by to say hello.
Darlene Rae
Model
2009-09-04 18:17:49
Juanita, thank you for sharing your story here, you are remarkable! I am also from NJ as well. :) Hope to work with you in the future. Be well!
Plus Model Yve
Model
2009-09-04 14:58:22
Hey Juanita. Thanks for the FR. I love the avatar and your gorgeous dresses. Hopefully, we can work together in the future.
Yve
Agyeiwaa
Model
2009-09-04 13:42:59
Thank You for the fried request. I hope we can work together soon :)
Ebony Mood
Model
2009-09-04 08:12:52
You are a inspiration to me and thanks for requesting to be my friend.... its an honor... hope to work with you in the near future...
Ebony
JemSika Mirabito
Model
2009-09-03 11:33:35
Hello Luv. Thank you for the FR. I love your avi. Much continued success to you . Hopefully we will cross paths one day.
Smoochesimo,
Jemsika
DevineDiva
Model
2009-09-03 09:57:29
I love your work. We must work together.
~Diva~
Mistress Twilight
Model
2009-09-02 19:24:02
Thanks for the friend request! It's amazing to see someone designing clothing for bigger girls finally. =]
TURIA89
Model
2009-08-28 11:29:13
thanx 4 the request! I really need u
Lizisgreat
Model
2009-08-25 21:48:48
Hi, Thank you for the firend request!
sabbith fetish
Model
2009-08-25 10:38:59
Thank you very much for the friend request.
Heres Claudia
Model
2009-08-24 11:30:45
Thank you so much for the friend request. I read your profile. God bless you for persevering in every aspect of your life. It would truly be an honor to work for and with you.
~Claudia~
Sultry1
Model
2009-08-23 17:50:34
Thank you for the friend request...I wish you the best.
Eisani
Model
2009-08-20 13:55:47
OK...A fellow RUTGERS GRAD like myself so I HAVE TO SHOW YOU SOME LOVE!!! And you are an entertainment industry MEGA THREAT-Are you SURE we're not related??? Nice to meet you honey and I look forward to remaining in contact with you Mrs. Master Seamstress!!! Please stay Blessed!
Fabulous L
Makeup Artist
2009-08-19 22:42:29
Thanks for the FR!
bgbfotog
Photographer
2009-08-19 09:50:34
;^) Greetings from sunny Boca Raton, Florida...
If I can be of any service to you or your label for any imaging needs: still, motion, corporate and literal, please contact me direct. I offer years of experience with reasonable rates. I can aslo provide the right models for the right outfit.
