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'I prefer a bath to clubbing!' QHi Gemma! How's the new business going? A It's so busy, it's unbelievable! The business is manic morning, noon and night - I'm extremely lucky. Q A What does a typical working day consist of? I wake up at about 6am, I often go to the factory, and work on my collection. I have loads of people helping me work on samples but, ultimately, I'm in control of everything. I work very hard behind the scenes, which I think is unusual for a celebrity collection. The difference is I enjoy it. xclusive 44 | E do QWhatown you like about your collection? A The fact that I've taken plus size fashion to a new level. I've moved away from the black, frumpy styles on the high street and created colourful, tailored, flattering clothes for bigger girls. QAny words of wisdom for curvy women out there? A As long as you're feeling good, being sensible and eating healthily, it shouldn't matter what size you are - you should be able to wear gorgeous clothes and celebrate what you've got. There's more to life than worrying about being on a diet all the time. You should never think: 'I can't go to a party this week' or 'I have to wear black clothes because I'm overweight'. You should think: 'I am who I am, I feel lovely!' Arg QYour TOWIE co-star,the only (James Argent), is person who ever disliked your weight - what's your advice to a woman who's had her figure criticised by her man? A Dump him! If a man criticises your figure, you have to dump him. I've never had a problem attracting men, and it takes a real man to love a curvy woman. At the end of the day, if someone's embarrassed of your size, then it's never going to work. I get a faIr few slIm gIrls comIng In to my shop askIng about my clothes, but I'd never expand my range to Include small sIzes because I stIck to what I know '' B londe, bubbly and bountiful are the main adjectives which spring to mind upon hearing the name Gemma Collins. But there's much more to the 32-year-old TOWIE star than hair extensions, false eyelashes, and glitzy dresses - although the latter is fast becoming her area of expertise. In fact, you're more likely to find the beautiful bombshell soaking in the tub, meditating and being at one with nature than clubbing at Sugar Hut. Finding all this hard to believe? Read on, as we quiz Gemma on everything from her future ambitions to feminism to what she really thinks of TOWIE's Arg... WORDS: heledd wIllIams phOtOgRaphS: can management ltd we fInd out what really goes on behInd that glamorous faÇade and those kIller curves...

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Exclusive Magazine athome 2013

COVER
EDITOR’S LETTER
THE BUZZ
G’DAY, MR ANDRE
BOYFRIEND IN THE BUFF
PARTY PLANNER
NEED A PARTY DRESS?
GOLDEN GIRL
FELINE FASHION
ANIMAL INSTINCT
GO BIG, OR GO HOME
STYLE SOS
STEP, STRUT, STRIDE
HI, HONEY!
ON THE LASH
SCENT OF A WOMAN
KISS AND MAKE-UP
BEAUTY CAN BE SKIN-DEEP
FAKE ID
A-LIST LOCKS
HOLLYWOOD SMILE
FACE FACTS
A IS FOR AMBITIOUS
INNER PEACE
THE C WORD
ALL EYES ON STIS
IS HE FIT?
DYING TO BE THIN
EATING ISN’T CHEATING
ROCK YOUR BODY
ITALIAN STALLION
COCKTAILS AND CANAPÉS
MAKE OR BAKE
WHEN I GROW UP...
SHE MEANS BUSINESS
LOVE IS IN THE AIR
PARENTING KIMYE-STYLE
BABY STEPS
DE-STRESS YOUR DAYS
GOING SOLO
A CELEB’S BEST FRIEND
SHAKE UP THE ROOM
GO RETRO
ON THE FLOOR
THE CENTRE OF ATTENTION
21ST CENTURY HOME
SUN OR SNOW?
VIP LOUNGE
CHART-TOPPER
ANDRE’S ANTICS
KINGS AND QUEENS OF REEM
TUCK IN
THE GIFT OF GIVING
STOCKISTS

Exclusive Magazine athome 2013