Here's My Story!
Although my full-time job is in the VFX Industry as a coordinator, I studied Industrial Design (Product Design) at Syracuse University. Near the end of my college studies in 2007, I realized that it’s not what I wanted to pursue a career in.
I’m a woman of the future, I need to further my knowledge in 3D or graphics.
In 2008, I enrolled at F.I.T’s (Fashion Institute of Technology) Masters of Arts in Exhibition Design.
I love the energy of N.Y.C, the rush, the energy of being around people, just the fashion scene. I don’t think I’m fashionable, but I love being surrounded by it. I remember the first day of class, I was like, I’ma dress-up because I know everyone else is gonna come real hard.
OMG.
Dripping.
Everybody.
The outfits were out. of. control!
Instead of competing, I just took it all in. I was truly inspired!
It wasn’t until I moved to Albuquerque due to my partner's work in 2009, that I found something that really piqued my interest. I also didn't have a job since graduating from grad school.
Hotdogs and Poodles was created in 2009, when I had given up on my corporate job hunt and decided to sell my own handmade accessories.
After three months of selling handmade hair pieces on Etsy, I decided to reach out to hair bloggers and decided to try giveaways as a way to promote the store.
I was getting so much traffic and sales. And then more sales!
Pretty much, every day for the next few months. I was up all day and night trying to figure things out. It was a really good run for three years.
And then I moved to Australia for six months with my partner.
But the Etsy shop momentum was too good to stop. Even though sales slowed down, I found it was still worthwhile to keep the shop open.
After moving to Vancouver in 2012, and re-opening my Etsy shop, I am so glad to have made the decision to keep going. I love creating new designs and thrifting vintage shirts. I am so happy to share my finds with you. Thanks for stopping by!
