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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!?

I know it's been a long time, I shouldn't left you. I'm ready to start blogging again soon :). Photo: Victor Varnado (c) 2019 Continue reading

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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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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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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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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Bound: Work Your Way to A Book Deal

It's been magical to have 2 books! Sometimes I sit and stare like 'how did this happen'? Which is the question I'm asked often by aspiring authors. My friend Nicole A. Taylor, author of the UpSouth Cookbook, and I started... Continue reading

Posted Nov 4, 2016 at The Creative Cookie

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Princess + Dress

My intern, Asatta, and I recently worked with Zilpha M., an 8 year old, to create this awesome dress! She had her own fabric and pattern that she got for Christmas. It took us 2 days to complete this project... Continue reading

Posted Nov 2, 2016 at The Creative Cookie

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One of my favorite things about My Fab Fashion Style File (my newest book) is that you can create your own mood boards! For those who don't know, a mood board is a type of collage that is meant to... Continue reading

Posted Nov 1, 2016 at The Creative Cookie

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Hello New Venture

After years of dreaming about it I'm taking the leap into retail this week! The concept shop will include accessories and garments designed sustainably in our studio.We will also showcase curated items from designers and brands we adore! Starting this... Continue reading

Posted Oct 31, 2016 at The Creative Cookie

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Happy #NationalCatDay

In August my husband rescued a 3-week old kitten from the bodega near our home. Someone had dropped him off because they were unable to take care of him. He was in a brown cardboard box with only a can... Continue reading

Posted Oct 29, 2016 at The Creative Cookie

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