A little Bit about Me...
I took an interest in fashion at a young age when I put on my size nine, metallic silver shoes, and went to the mall with my dad at the age of four. I constantly played dress up in my mother’s clothes and shoes, and loved to accessorize with my Grandmother’s brooches and earrings. Growing up in Regina, I always idolized those on television in the big cities that has all the fancy clothes and shoes and worked in the fast-paced industries, with downtown lifestyles. As soon as I reached the age of twelve, I began spending all my allowance money on clothes, purses, and shoes. When I was old enough to work, I really started taking notice of those around me and what they wore, and what I thought did or didn’t look good. The importance of being put together became a necessity!
When I graduated highschool and thought about entering into the realm of ‘real life,’ I decided that attending University was my best option, and chose to study pychology at the University of Regina. I remained there for a year and a half, never feeling satisfied, I decided it was best to leave that life and explore other options. After working at Kelsey’s Restaurant for 4 years, I accepted Assistant Manager and fell in love with the hospitality industry. I loved the interaction with people, and the satisaction of the adrenaline rush experienced during busy times, but still, I felt unsettled. My cousin attended Blanche Macdonald Centre for make up artistry and mentioned that they had a fashion design program, so I decided to look into it. The opportunity was there for me to take the step and move away to attend school relating to my natural passion!
The fashion design program goes through every aspect of how to think up and create a collection. In one year I illustrated a 20 piece collection, drafted and constructed 3 complete outfits for the graduation fashion show, and completed a portfolio consisting of illustrations of all pieces in the collection and technical drawings of each garment. I graduated from Blanche Macdonald’s Fashion Design program in September of 2007. I have a fervor for everything fashion encompasses, an eye for styling, and a passion that drives me.
