Besides comfortable & stylish, this year it’s confidence! Going into my final semester as a senior in college, getting my school fashion list together has gotten a lot easier. But especially after a fun summer interning with a handbag designer. Not only have I learned a lot about fast fashion, but I’ve gained a new … Continue reading
Dare I say it, only a few weekends left of summer! At least in Chicago that means something. When I lived in Southern California, you didn’t count down the days until winter. Winter, what was that other than slightly colder days. But since I moved to Chicago and let’s be honest gotten older, my swimsuit … Continue reading
Long hot days listening to music definitely call for comfort. But as we all know, that can mean different things to different age groups. Although I check the 40-50 box, I still like to get my festival fun outfits ready! Unlike many of the 20-30 year olds, I don’t like to dress like the generation … Continue reading
The inspiration process is the key concept when coming up with new color schemes and design. This helps you see what will work and why. From learning the process of an inspiration, I was able to learn the two different sides; inspiration for color choices, and inspiration for a specific collection. This summer, I worked with … Continue reading
Rompers and wristlets make a great summertime combo! One of the things I love about Chicago is summertime! Starting from Memorial Day Weekend through mid-October (my favorite month), there are events happening every weekend in the city. But in Chicago we have a saying “If you don’t like the weather, wait five minutes!” So you … Continue reading
Being in the fast paced environment of fashion, you’re going to come across mistakes. If you’re lucky, they’ll be small easy fix mistakes, but if you’re not so lucky, they can be hard ones to fix. I’ve learned that no matter what the mistake is, it can lead to putting a delay in production if … Continue reading
Interning or working in a big city may seem like a dream come true for many but over the past few weeks I have learned that it takes some adapting before you can fully thrive. I have lived the majority of my life in my cozy Southwest suburb of Chicago so on my first day … Continue reading
