...Crystal was born In Myrtle Beach South Carolina to an African American mother and Italian father. Her first 2 fashion "Ahh Hah Moments" both occurred when she was in the sixth grade:
discovering a pair of Doc Martin Mary Janes at TJ Maxx for twelve bucks. Her mom made her throw them away after about 6 months of constant wear.
In high school Crystal coasted through with a breeze by doing the "America's sweet heart apple pie role;"yearbook editor, homecoming queen, class president, cheerleader. After High School Graduation she matriculated at the MECCA of Black Education: HOWARD UNIVERSITY..It's the place that finally gave her lessons on being yourself. Crystal visited NYC for the first time her sophomore year, and left a piece of her heart there. By October of the following year and with her parents blessings, she moved to New York with a little money and a dream.
Now here's the good stuff. Crystal decided that going to an open "cattle" call wouldn't make sense, so she scoured the trade papers looking for clerical positions at the big agencies, because she knew all she needed was a one on one shot! She replied to an ad for an assistant to the president of a top 10 agency. On the day of the interview she packed some Polaroids and resume and went into the agency for my interview. As she was waiting in the lobby to see the president, agents were coming looking at her and streaming back and forth. Ten minutes later the door opened Crystal stood up and shook the presidents hand and before she could introduce herself the president said, "you know I can't make a girl like you be my assistant...that would be a waste.....AND THE REST IS HISTORY! Crystal was signed to Elite modeling agency and has spreads in major fashion and music magazines, including Haaper's Baazer, Marie Claire, Trace and Nylon. She has also shot campaigns for H&M and Rimmel London! Awesome!!
You go Ms. Anderson!!
ARCHIVES UPDATE: Crystal will be the muse for the brand. Please look out for the campaign!!
A/W 2009
Check out more photos of this beauty.
Marie Claire in Paris
Rimmel London Makeup Campaign
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