Designer Trash

VALLEY OF SECRET VALUES THRASHBIRD LIME, OREGON “The ‘Thrashbird’s Valley of Secret Values‘ project is part cautionary tale, part beautification project, and very introspective for me personally. It highlights my own personal struggle with ego and grandiosity, hence the scale of it. We grapple for status and purpose in society. Consuming possessions to showcase how […]

Body Paint

As a fledgling artist in elementary school, I once got in trouble for practicing my art on a willing participant’s face. Face painting was not allowed I was told nor was painting on the body. Well, take that Mrs. Wilson, I guess it really is an art form. Photographer Marcin Kempski and Makeup Artist Aneta Kostrzewa, […]

Breath Of Fresh Air

Baby’s breath is as synonymous to weddings as the words “I Do”. The virginal weed has managed to become the go to filler with hydrangeas in Pinterest worthy bouquets and the perfect pairing with tinted/clear/spray painted Ball mason jars. And if I have to be completely honest….I’m about as bored with the plant as I […]

Pom-Tastic

You may not like it, but pom-poms aren’t going anywhere anytime soon. Whether sporting bright colors or dipped in modern neutrals, this epitome of texture is a great adornment option and the perfect way to add some character. The biggest wins about the pom-pom is you don’t have to spend a lot of money to play, you […]

5 Style Takeaways From Coach 1941

Coach has come along way from the run-of-the-mill mall/outlet brand I’ve known it to be for quite some time. With their logo emblazoned on everything and tired bag silhouettes, I had just about given up on them. But then clothing started to pop up a few years ago and the caliper of the clothing upgraded […]

5 Style Takeaways From Erdem Pre-Fall 2017

There is serious inspiration in Erdem’s Pre-Fall collection but as the title suggests I’m only going to mention five. ONE The return of the high-lo When the high-lo started popping up in stores, I came across it and was instantly turned off. Maybe it was the quality found in the stores I shopped or maybe […]

Anna Dudzinska’s AW 2016 Collection

Not to sound cliche, but it’s getting cold outside. It’s that time of year where you actually have to have the fashion VS function internal conversation– or external if you talk to yourself in the fitting room like I do. My job is currently filled with lovely chunky knits and layering pieces that all would […]