In 2011, I launched Shawn's Couture Cuties (SCC) out of my desire to offer show day services that were simply much better. I noticed that most of the suits in the market were overpriced, and many of them were constructed with low-quality materials. In fact, when I first started competing, if you wanted a top-of-the-line suit embellished with Swarovski crystal, it cost well over $2500, which was way outside my price range. I opted for a mid-level suit that cost a little over $1400. And I remember getting ready to walk on stage in that suit, while my stones were literally bouncing off the stage as they came unglued. Talking about a confidence killer, that did it! And It was after that experience along with my desire to just help others that I decided to do something about it. And that's one of the many reasons I launched SCC. I just felt in my heart there was a better way. And that I could find it. :)