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.
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)
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.