wants vs needs
After a long day of shooting in 2022, I sat down to look at the photos and although they were stunning, something just didn't feel right. As I reflected on my work, I questioned every aspect - the colors, the materials, the security. Was it truly reflecting my vision? And then, as I took a break and strolled through the village, I had an epiphany. The people I saw around me were dressed in a way that was completely different from the high-end fashion world I was trying to emulate. No designer labels or expensive shoes in sight. Instead, it was all about comfort, expression, and individuality. And that's when it hit me - I needed to fully embrace the country life and create for the community I was in. I also had to consider my market audience - as a curvy woman in her late 20's, would I wear what I was making? Would I feel confident and comfortable? The answer was clear - I needed to shift my focus to bohemian, colorful, and flowy pieces, rather than tight and revealing ones. And as I thought about the kind of message I wanted to send out to the world, I realized that it was all about being clean, organic, sustainable