Jennifer Hudson spreads her fashion wings

NEW YORK, Jan. 14 (UPI) -- Actress Jennifer Hudson says losing weight has opened new doors for her into the wonderful world of haute couture.

Hudson told Stylelist in New York she's having a blast decking herself out in sharp-looking frocks and shoes.

"I feel like my own little Barbie doll -- I get to dress myself up," Hudson said. "I hated [high] heels before, but that's all I wear now."

People magazine said Hudson's trimmer frame helped land her a recent cover spread on Good Housekeeping, and she's not finished yet. "Who is this new me?" she said. "I knew how to be the big girl, but now I have to find out how to be this."