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Fast Track Friday's Career Chat w/ Remi Odunsi (5/8)

I'm super excited to have Remi Odunsi (@remi.mua) as a special guest for Fast Track Fridays on May 8th from 5:30 - 6:30! We've know each other for 2 years and worked on 4 projects together! Check out some of... Continue reading

Posted May 7, 2020 at The Creative Cookie

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On Abundance

“Be brave enough to be bad at something new.” — Unknown This is the one thing that I'm actually really good at. My first memory of this was at Muskegon Senior High School when I tried out for the color... Continue reading

Posted Apr 30, 2020 at The Creative Cookie

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DIY Face Mask Making (4/28 + 5/5) 4P

I'm hosting a series of Make A Mask workshops. The next classes are on Tuesday the 28th at 4p EST (and again on Tuesday, May 5th, at the same time). I will show you how to hand sew your own... Continue reading

Posted Apr 7, 2020 at The Creative Cookie

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More Virtual Sewing and Fashion Classes

Happy April! As promised (this is not an April's fool joke). We now have a full schedule of classes covering topics like how to a sew mask, a reusable tote, thread your machine, and more! We will also have a... Continue reading

Posted Apr 1, 2020 at The Creative Cookie

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Our 1st Virtual Workshop!

Hello Friends, Long time no see :) I hope you all are safe inside your homes during the sensitive climate of the COVID-19 pandemic. Please wash your hands and participate in the efforts to keep you, your family, friends, and... Continue reading

Posted Mar 25, 2020 at The Creative Cookie

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The Met Teen Fashion Studio, pt. 1

Here's a throwback to the Teen Fashion Studio at The Metropolitan Museum of Art last summer inspired by the Heavenly Bodies exhibit. I had an enchanting and fun week working with everyone (the young designers, Met staff, interns) we even... Continue reading

Posted Mar 20, 2019 at The Creative Cookie

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Wanderlust / Spring 2019

Meet the reversible Cleo apron dress, that I designed, inspired by my dad's Kentucky fashion history. It's named after my cousin Cleo and also one of my best friends;). I wore it for my profile in the latest BUST Magazine!... Continue reading

Posted Mar 18, 2019 at The Creative Cookie

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Wanderlust Spring 2019

My 1st collection, inspired by my families fashion history, is featured in the latest issue of BUST Magazine! I'm a little behind on posting photos from the collection but I can't wait to share them all soon! This is the Cleo reversible apron dress and a necklace made from scraps.... Continue reading

Posted Mar 18, 2019 at Lesley Ware

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Guess who's back!?

Posted Mar 18, 2019 at The Creative Cookie

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New Year, New Book!

Hello, Stars! So, I’ve been chatting about it here and there but my new children’s book, How to Be a Fashion Designer, will be released on February 6, 2018! I wrote it this past summer during one of the saddest... Continue reading

Posted Jan 24, 2018 at The Creative Cookie

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Hey, blog, hey

This August, the 28th to be exact, will mark 10 years since I started writing this blog. An entire decade! I can't believe it. I’ve not been the most consistent fashion blogger but the Creative Cookie brand has continued to... Continue reading

Posted Jan 10, 2018 at The Creative Cookie

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Friday Night Fashion Club Open House

We're gearing up for the 2nd cycle of Friday Night Fashion Club (FNFC)! FNFC is a free, semester-long program for Red Hook, Brooklyn, teens who are interested in fashion, design, and sewing. All supplies are provided – including fabric and... Continue reading

Posted Jan 11, 2017 at The Creative Cookie

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Warehouse Gallery Concept Shop Grand Opening (Saturday - yay!)

I'm making my debut into design with my first collection of wares to be showcased and sold exclusively at Warehouse Gallery! The collection is inspired by my knack for mixing vintage and modern details. My dream is to build an... Continue reading

Posted Nov 21, 2016 at The Creative Cookie

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Uniformity @ Fashion Institute of Technology

Our High School of Fashion Industries intern Asatta B. visited The Museum at FIT in August to view Uniformity. Here's what she reported back: I visited The Museum at FIT to see their exhibit, Uniformity, curated by Emma McClendon. I've... Continue reading

Posted Nov 16, 2016 at The Creative Cookie

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Red Hook Open Studios

I'm posting this way too late for anyone to attend but it's worth noting that it happened:). We showed our space during Red Hook Open Studios on Sunday. I'm challenging myself to talk more about my work, from an artistic... Continue reading

Posted Nov 16, 2016 at The Creative Cookie

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Jefferson Market Library & The Case of the Matching Circle Skirts

Since January, I've been teaching a Tuesday night sewing class in the historic Jefferson Market Library in the West Village. The group is intergenerational ranging from 4 - 74. One of our youngest participants is learning to sew by making... Continue reading

Posted Nov 16, 2016 at The Creative Cookie

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Tenth Annual Brooklyn Children's Book Fair / photos

Photos from the 10th Annual Brooklyn Children's Book Fair! Thank you Brooklyn Museum for a fashion-filled Saturday! photo credit: Creative Cookie Interns Sophia D., Carmen, and Emily L. Continue reading

Posted Nov 15, 2016 at The Creative Cookie

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DIY Business Cards

Here's Sophia D., our Jr. intern, quickly creating business cards before The Brooklyn Museum Children's Book Fair on Saturday. She used: photo copies of the Style File book cover; star printed fabric with plastic overlay; glue stick + scissors; and... Continue reading

Posted Nov 14, 2016 at The Creative Cookie

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'My Fab Fashion Style File' New York Times Plug

Good News! My latest book 'My Fab Fashion Style File' was mentioned in today's New York Times in conjunction with the 10th Annual Brooklyn Museum Children's Book Fair. The event is tomorrow, 11/12, and It's going to be great. I... Continue reading

Posted Nov 11, 2016 at The Creative Cookie

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Tenth Annual Brooklyn Children's Book Fair / SATURDAY

This Saturday the Brooklyn Museum will host it's 10th Anniversary Children's Book Fair - yay! I'm honored to be listed alongside over 50 Brooklyn authors and illustrators for the 2nd year in a row. I'll be hosting an original activity... Continue reading

Posted Nov 11, 2016 at The Creative Cookie

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Be the Change

Just a repost from my Instagram account: I'm going to miss President Obama dearly. Went through my fabric stash and found a few yards of this print -- wishing I had gotten the entire bolt. In the spirit of recent... Continue reading

Posted Nov 11, 2016 at The Creative Cookie

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VOTE!

Today's the day and there's not much else to say except, VOTE (please everyone 18+)! Artwork by Adrian Franks Continue reading

Posted Nov 8, 2016 at The Creative Cookie

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Martha & Snoop's Potluck Dinner Party

Tonight I attend a viewing party for "Martha & Snoop's Potluck Dinner Party."! The event was potluck style at one of my favorite Red Hook, BK, places to brunch Home/Made! The premiere episode, on VH1, was a fried chicken competition... Continue reading

Posted Nov 8, 2016 at The Creative Cookie

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Scars Are Pretty Too

In July, Teen Vogue ran a piece by Sue Williamson titled Meet 5 Models with Facial Scars. I found the piece to be very inspiring and decided to start drawing all my model sketches, in my Style File, with scars.... Continue reading

Posted Nov 6, 2016 at The Creative Cookie

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Pop-Up Care Shop

Join us at Warehouse Gallery on Saturday, November 19th, for The Pop-Up Care Shop to benefit the women and families of Sammon Build Shelter. Continue reading

Posted Nov 5, 2016 at The Creative Cookie

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