“Know first, who you are, and then adorn yourself accordingly.”

~ Epictetus (Greek Philosopher c. 55 – c. 135)

Psychology of Style

The psychology of style is everywhere. Whether we are aware of it, participate in it or have evolved from it. Even if we are not wanting it, it will stay with us until the end of time.

Natural beauty begins from the inside and works its way out. It is not just our “look” that we present to the world, there is depth to it and what’s underneath the surface is truly where our body image and self-image emerge. Our “style” is how we have chosen to adorn our self-image and attitudes.

Humans have decorated their bodies since the beginning of time. Tattoos, piercings, body painting, hair styles, clothes, jewels, make up, etc. Sometimes these forms of expression were cultural. Sometimes they reflected a rite of passage, wealth status, religious beliefs and much, much more. It is inherent to how we live in society and it has always been there…

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PS I’m off to Los Angeles next month to study with the Guru of Individual Style – Carla Mathis

From one of my favorite passages

Awakening Osiris – written by Normandi Ellis

I am the sojourner destined to walk a thousand years until I arrive at myself.

Happy New Year!!!!

NOTE: READ THE COMMENTS – They’re from the author herself!
I feel so honored:)

Here is a most wonderful photo from a client in Texas. She purchased my sleeves only tee for herself and 2 children’s tees for her daughters. These designs are only available at the flea market.

Aren’t they amazing! It makes my heart sing.

We love our shirts and get tons of compliments on them!

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Here is a sample:  Fashion vs. Style
 
Fashion is evolving… we now have more freedom with our individual style. Nowadays, we all are influencing fashion more and more. Designers are getting their inspiration from what’s worn on the streets and what they see being talked about in blogs. The days of us following designer trends is fading fast. Now they are following the trends we are creating!

This being said, there is a difference between style and fashion. Style is unique to you, it’s authentic and it starts from the inside out – our dreams, our thoughts and our beliefs all influence our style. Fashion rests on the surface and it changes with the seasons. Style can transform you. It’s a form of self expression – a voice, a political statement or a life style choice, expressed on your body. A way of communicating without words. Fashion is simply how you choose to express your style.

This all leads to beauty. Beauty has many aspects. It’s complex and deep. It’s not just a feature or body part. Everyday-beauty is a feeling that expands out and is shared, and it comes in many forms and is expressed in shapes, colors, a spectrum of femininity, a smile, a laugh, the touch of a hand or even a thought that rushes through your body and makes you feel alive and pretty. Combine all this with fashion and style and you realize that truly… everyone is beautiful in their own way.

well not quite…but this is almost better

a story shared with me from an on-line client in San Francisco:

Funny enough…last week I had jury duty and a lady was wearing one of your shirts. I had seen one a while back and remembered that I love it. So besides sitting on a trial I reconnected with your work!

Get your jeans hand-painted!
It’s as easy as 1-2-3:
1. choose your design – in my shop
2. mail in YOUR jeans – then you know they will fit perfectly
3. allow 7 days for hand-painting work to be completed
and you’ll receive them in the mail.

It’s also a great gift for the holidays!

My season at the Santa Fe Flea Market is almost over and what a whirlwind it has been – meeting people from all over the world, making new friends, being in public as an artist, incredible feedback, showing up, how art and fashion are two different worlds and defining that, getting paid for my art, and the excitement and uniqueness of the tees that was shared by my clients!

Right now, I’m working on putting together a look book.
Here are just a few samples of photos taken.

Super excited about getting my hands in paint and creating new art this winter!

One of the discoveries I made at MAGIC – fashionsnoops

graphic image of painting on tee for placement

original painting

This lovely new design will be available November 1st – just in time for the Christmas holidays.

It is called Red Earth and will be painted on both sides with the same design (instead of black on the back). The price is $85.00 and comes in all sizes.