Ashley Catharine is a jewelry designer, writer and plus size style afficionado based in San Diego. After attending FIDM in Los Angeles with an intent to study costume design, she shifted gears and set her sights on plus size fashion. She blogged about inclusive fashion via her site, Chouette Style for several years whilst working as a retail manager, personal stylist and brand representative to a national fine jeweler. Catharine had always found solace shopping in jewelry departments amongst friends, and was tired of pining after rings she couldn’t try on, or bracelets that would cost more in her size. Chouette Designs is a result of these experiences.