l.a. lady

After spending a summer working in the fashion district in Downtown L.A., I can naively say that fashion is my calling. Though working in the industry is not as glamorous as it seems on the outside, I wouldn't have it any other way. It's frightening yet liberating- actually knowing what I want to do with my life. Here's hoping to a bright future!

Blue jean baby, L.A. lady, seamstress for the band

Pretty eyed, pirate smile, you'll marry a music man

Ballerina, you must have seen her dancing in the sand

Tiny Dancer- Elton John

Madman Across the Water, 1971

greylin spring '13 editorial

Even an excruciatingly scorching day could not keep me away from another photoshoot. These shots are a behind the scenes look at Greylin's Spring '13 editorial looks. The clothes could not have matched the location any better as the colors completely complemented each other, creating a feeling of effortless ease and feminine beauty. It's all about lightweight fabrics, colorful prints, and easy dresses to welcome spring 2013. This shoot has even inspired me to bring a little more color into my wardrobe (but really maybe not until after fall and winter). Summer's not even over and we're already preparing for spring of next year. Don't you just love how the fashion industry always gives you something to look forward to (besides the obvious forthcoming dent in your wallet)?

greylin resort '13

It's amazing how fast-paced the fashion industry is. While prepping our closets and minds for fall, we are simultaneously selling pieces for Holiday 2012 and shooting for Spring 2013.These are some behind the scenes shots I took on set for Greylin's Resort 2013 lookbook. I was lucky enough to work alongside photographers and models to represent the designer's vision. From dresses to separates, this collection has it all in an array of  prints, pastels, and knits. Asymmetrical hemlines and cut outs in all shapes and sizes keep this collection young and sensuous in the most classy way. Start saving up now, ladies, because you're going to want to splurge on the upcoming resort collections to bring you out of your wintertime blues! 

a mata ortiz peacock

Beautiful handmade art is the topic for today. This pot is from the small village of Mata Ortiz, Mexico. A dear friend of mine gave it to me after a long journey, so not only is it aesthetically pleasing but it also holds a special place in my heart. It was molded by a woman named Virginia Baca and painted by her husband Salvador Baca. It's hard to believe that this is a pinch pot (not spun on a wheel) as it is incredibly even and thin. I love the juxtaposition of the matte black and the glossy black to create these geometric designs. 
This pot is more than a pot or a piece of art. It represents the life, culture, and tradition of the 
Mata Ortiz people. Their struggles and triumphs, happiness and saddness, and prosperity and poverty can be seen through their intricate designs and unique techniques. So as the world continues to turn and art is unceasingly created, we must constantly appreciate the work of others and also create for ourselves.
On a lighter note, I believe now is a good time to admit that I have a serious fear of birds. No, I am not kidding. Yes, they terrify me. Which means feathers terrify me and quite frankly gross me out. But, the way this peacock feather adds a element of cool colors in the most delicate way made me set my fears aside. 

Some food for thought- "I have no special talent, I am only passionately curious" Albert Einstein