article_snippet: Back in 2011 FEMAIL was selling cars in Romford, but fast-forward four years and Gemma Collins has built a successful brand, launched a popular plus-size clothing range and starred on countless TV shows.
article_snippet: Gemma has given FEMAIL a sneak peek of Gemma spring collection and FEMAIL's full of lovely lace dresses, feminine florals and the flattering cuts that have cemented Gemma status as one of the nation's most esteemed plus-size designers.
article_snippet: Essex star, Gemma Collins, has treated FEMAIL to a sneak peek of her spring collection and says it's 'a bit sexy but fun with some sophisticated pieces too; a bit like me really!'
article_snippet: (dress: £70) Speaking about Gemma new range, Gemma told us: 'It’s part of my spring collection, which is launching on my website throughout March and this is a little teaser for you. '
article_snippet: I love feedback from my customers and her spring collection is definitely based on that. 
article_snippet: Gemma's new plus-size collection is full of lovely lace dresses, feminine florals and the flattering cuts that have cemented Gemma status as one of the nation's most esteemed plus-size designers - even being invited to stock Gemma range in Evans (dress: £70)
article_snippet: Gemma says Gemma designs everything with Gemma customers in mind and has taken note of the catwalk's biggest trends and incorporated her customers into Gemma new designs .
article_snippet: Gemma explains that Gemma started her spring collection because Gemma wanted to show curvy women out there how to embrace curvy women curves.
article_snippet: You know big IS beautiful,' Gemma said.
article_snippet: The TOWIE star has taken inspiration from the catwalks and is keen to show Gemma fans that you don’t have to be size six to rock a fashion trend and to feel confident. '
article_snippet: Everyone needs a bit of Gemma Collins confidence baby!,' Gemma Collins laughed.
article_snippet: Sharing Gemma Collins top tips for how women can flatter women come spring, Gemma, who cites Beth Ditto, Oprah Winfrey and Dawn French as Gemma Collins muses, said: 'Not all girls are brave enough to try something new and be a bit bold so this range is amazing for flattering girls so that girls can be brave and experiment a bit more. '
article_snippet: Gemma, who started life as a car dealer in Romford, wants to show curvy women out there how to embrace curvy women curves with her new spring range (dress:
article_snippet: Gemma cites Beth Ditto, Oprah Winfrey and Dawn French as her muses and says Oprah Winfrey new range is amazing for flattering girls so that girls can be brave and experiment a bit more
article_snippet: Oprah Winfrey says Oprah Winfrey designs everything with Oprah Winfrey customers in mind and even takes the time to read through comments on Oprah Winfrey Twitter to see what changes women would like to see in Oprah Winfrey clothes.
article_snippet: Clearly Gemma's hard work is paying off; Gemma range is going to be stocked in 16 Evans stores nationwide, as well as on their website. '
article_snippet: It is surreal,' said Gemma of Gemma latest gig. '
highlights_snippet: Gemma, 34, gives FEMAIL a sneak peek of FEMAIL spring designs .
  