Meet the Divas!

SBMA is like no boutique you have seen before. Each piece is chosen not by myself but you Everyday Divas in various everyday aspects of life. Almost all of the the pieces featured on SBMA are named after everyday unique dynamic women, who deserve to be celebrated and represented in every way. From the entrepreneur, the stay at home mom, the 9-5 career woman. There is something for all women here. Meet and read about the Everyday Divas below who have not only been an inspiration to me but the impact they have and continue to make on the world everyday. 

 

Meet the CEO, Andrea Toms! 

(Namesake piece the Drea T.)

Andrea, was born and raised in Chicago, she has always loved reading and fashion. She is a 10th-grade English Teacher and has a love of classical literature such as Shakespeare and Chaucer. She is the mom of a very active 8-year old. She is currently running SBMA full-time along with teaching and getting her masters in special education. She is all about empowering women and making women of all ages feel beautiful and being their authentic selves. "Women no matter their age or sizes should be made to feel beautiful. I created SBMA to help women feel effortlessly beautiful through their fashion.She says,

"I am excited to watch this business, this sisterhood, this community of support for women grow."

 Meet Tracey Robertson!

(Namesake piece the Tracey R.) 

Tracey is a CEO, social justice strategist, Prince fanatic, mom and boy grand-mom. She has always loved fashion and has an obsession for shoes and bags. Since losing a significant amount of  weight, she wants to take more fashion risks. She shops StyledByMarieAndre and takes advantage of its styling services. 

“Styled is my first choice for unique, boutique-quality clothing at prices that are accessible,” Tracey says! 

Meet Amanda Heise!

 (Namesake piece The Amanda H.)

Amanda  is a full-time student and part of a small business for aviation photography and videography. She has always enjoyed playing around with clothes—especially finding fun pieces at thrift stores and bringing some of her love for fantasy literature and film to everyday life. StylesByMarieAndre has helped bring those joys of fashion into her professional style! Professional doesn’t have to mean dull, and learning to be more adventurous with business clothes has helped Amanda bring some of that original fashion-fun to whichever situation she finds herself! 

Meet Melissa Troedel!

(Namesake piece The Melissa T.)

Melissa is a full time mom to 4 beautiful children and Executive Director for Sunshine Uganda, a non-profit helping street kids find hope again through education, shelter, and Love. Melissa has a huge heart for adoption, Jesus, and good old fashion Fun! She loves the uniqueness and comfort found in SBMA.


“I’ve learned clothes can be fun no matter your size! You just have to step out of your comfort zone!”

Meet Jamila Riley!

 (Namesake Piece, The J.Riley Hoodie)

Jamila Riley is a firm believer in using the gifts given to us in order to assist, inspire, and encourage others. She embodies this belief most prominently through her crochet business, J. Riley. It is here that she creates signature, hand-crafted earrings, accessories, and one-of-a-kind home decor pieces.
The J. Riley movement has taken the Milwaukee, Wisconsin area by storm, as this brand has become synonymous with crochet fashions. Also spilling into over 15 states across the country, her creations have reached as far as Ghana, Africa, and into the hands of well-known musical genius, Ms. Erykah Badu.
Crafting pieces for men, women, and children alike, Jamila uses her keen sense of color coordination paired with cutting edge ideas to produce unconventional ways to spruce up her clients' wardrobes and soon, homes also, as J. Riley HOME will be launching later this year. 
Through the incorporation of vibrant hues and stand-out designs, J. Riley provides the confidence for her customers to be "Uniquely You", and 
In all that she does, strives to create an atmosphere that encourages the love of God as well as the love of family and community!

Meet Clara Fleming! 
(Namesake Piece, The Mama Clara Pencil Skirt)
My name is Clara Fleming  and I’m a Diva because I say I am. I’m a village mother and an award winning author. I’m plus size, proud , curvy and confident. My style is unique to me.
Following Styles By Marie Andre has given me an outlet to not only find out what is out there but to explore my likes and dislikes when it comes to fashion as well as get tips that all divas need from time to time. I’ve been honored to have  had a signature piece in her line named after me. Do yourself a fashion favor when it comes to outfits, shoes and accessories and allow Styles By Marie Andre to help you lift up your inner diva.
 
Meet Franzie Giordani (Makemba)!
(Namesake Piece, The Makemba Blazer)
Franzie Giordani is a licensed professional counselor and evolution coach in the state of Illinois providing psychotherapy and coaching services in fulfillment of a
lifelong dream. She gave herself permission to go back to school in her late 30’s to get education and training needed to fulfill her purpose. She is the founder of The Still Mill through which she provides psychotherapy and life
coaching services. In addition, she helps harness the power of community by creating power circles. Power circles are groups of 4-6 people who are growing though the same challenge or challenges. She is awed with the honor and pleasure to support, assist, and witness the limitless human capacity for healing. Her favorite quote is “The world breaks everyone and afterwards many are strong in the broken places" (Earnest Hemingway).
Franzie
Meet Jessika Brookens!
(Namesake Piece, The Jess B. T-Shirt Dress)
Hello Ladies! My name is Jessika and I am a D I V A to the core. I am a single mother of 3 young boys and I am always on my toes. I am a full time worker and seek a higher purpose as far as my profession. I am always looking for colorful pieces of clothing. Yes, I am lazy and I enjoy wearing comfortable jogging suits. But now I am going to strive for success starting with my closet. Great personality and a wonderful sense of humor. Funny to the core and true to her Capricorn swag! Now that I have joined my girl Andrea's fashion....Style By Marie Andre, I am stepping into a new light and enjoying what life has to offer me. Her clothes give your girl LIFE!!!