Secret Colours

My friends are in the band Secret Colours and I was asked to be the model for their debut album cover. It was so exciting because I got to design the fabric and actually make the dress from a vintage pattern. The pattern of the dress is inspired by the psychedelic movement of the 1960’s. It’s so badass!

Their album is currently streaming online!

LISTEN HERE!

For more info on Secret Colours:

WWW.SECRETCOLOURS.COM

If you live in the Chicago-Area, you can catch Secret Colours with Gold Motel on June 11th at Lincoln Hall!

$1 Couture

I recently entered Chictopia's contest, Chictopia10. It is an amazing opportunity to attend their conference in New York during Fashion Week. Here is what I wrote for my entry:

"I love Chictopia because it is a creative medium of expression for me. It’s an opportunity to present my ideal of fashion, my influences and discoveries. I love hearing the feedback from Chictopia members and viewing their styles as well. I’m positively influenced by you Chictopians! Together we are a group where we can be ourselves, and be accepted for it. Thanks for a great year of inspiration and support!"

The dress I am wearing was a vintage eBay find. It was only $1, seriously! It is all handmade of wool, with incredible details. It was truly an amazing, one of a kind find.

I am not quite sure what era this is from. I'm thinking 1980's? If anyone knows of a website that is all about vintage garments, please let me know! I would love to dedicate a website to the beauty of vintage pieces.

My good friend, Lenny Gilmore took this photos for me. Please visit his website!
http://www.lennygilmore.com