About Chocco+
My name is Axelle,
I am an ordinary woman born in the Democratic Republic of
the Congo with a soul that has roots intertwined between mother Zambia and the
great Republic of South Africa.
I am what the world has categorized as “plus size” or “curvy”.
P.S: I don’t like labels, I prefer to think of myself as
human, female and or someone created in a different way, by a God that loves
diversity.
Anyways back to the story …
Like any other woman, I love fashion, beauty and new trends.
To me, fashion and a sense of style is an expression of who we are, of who I am. Our
sense of style tells our personal story.
Unfortunately, being plus size, especially in my country, it
was not possible for me to express my individuality through my style, because most
fashion boutiques do not cater for curvy women and the few that do, have plus
size clothes that are not trendy or flattering enough for a vibrant and
sensual woman in her twenties or thirties. Let’s not even talk about the price
tag.
I realized that I wanted to fit in by being trendy and in
style and at the same time stand out as an individual - a beautiful, confident,
plus size woman.
So, I decided to take matters into my own hands and the next thing I knew I
had other plus size ladies asking me about some of the pieces I was wearing and
if I could get the same for them.
And that is how Chocco+ started.
So I created this page, not only for plus size women but for
every person out there that is labelled as “different” by this world.
I hope you each find a piece of yourselves here.
I believe that there is beauty in diversity, and if the world doesn’t recognize our being different as beautiful it is up to us to stand up and claim our spot in this crazy life – Axelle K.
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