maxine's bag

To go with my 'Max' costume, I whipped up a small bag

to carry my things in.

Made with linen, burlap string and brass grommets.

About 14" high by 10.5" wide.

no pattern needed

Where the Wild Things Are

'Max' costume

polar fleece, faux fur, wooden buttons, and silver snaps.

crown: cardboard and gold leaf spray paint.

Also, featured in BuzzFeed.com:

'Best Max Suit'

shnazzy apparel

Had some fun making a pair of shorts for an upcoming costume party.

Could be worn on an everyday basis for some.

But for me, I will just stick with the costume party.

I used pink metallic woven fabric, which has been laying around for years from when I was a mermaid once for halloween, neon green cotton bias, which came from an old Roxy t-shirt (I know, you don't need to say it, I am just as shocked as you), marigold stitching, and elastic waist band.

Inspiration: singer/songwriter, M.I.A.  

(she has a shnazzy sense of style).

my works featured in People Stylewatch

While interning at Nate Berkus Entertainment, I helped design some fashions for the home. My sketches were used directly and also inspired the finished products. The images below are pillows from the Nate Berkus line, which will be available on the Home Shopping Network and are featured in the new issue of People Stylewatch.

These designs are inspired by research done on the meaningful symbols of tribal culture.