Vision

Making mood and vision boards were practically a part of almost every class I attended at Parsons. And for good reason, it is an essential tool that communicates ideas, concepts, inspiration and vision in the fashion industry. I put together many boards while at Oscar de la Renta, American Eagle, and other private label firms.

Vision boards are not limited to only fashion either. Bob Wilkinson and I spent an entire Saturday covering a rather large piece of particle board with images from Dwell, Architectural Digest and other design magazines in order for me to show him what I wanted done to my "Beadle Box" remodel.

So last week when both Ashley Bugg and Alexandra Evjen suggested I create a mood board to help with my brand and latest collection, I WAS all about it. They had attended Promise Tangeman's "Show It" marketing and branding conference and Promise was talking about creating vision boards there. I figured it would be a great exercise for Tracey Martin and I.

Making mood boards ranks up with there with one of my favorite activities!

(un) FASHION

I was required to buy this book while at Parsons, it is by Tibor + Maria Kalman. It goes to show you that fashion is not only what comes down the runway or appears between the pages of the glossies. It is everyday life -- you just have to look. And you have to have the "eye" to not judge but to take in and SEE.

My Stylish Friends

Shannon Campbell is a Wardrobe stylist from New York City. She has worked for FORD Models, styled Italian Vogue and she now resides in the Valley. She is writing a story on me in So Scottsdale magazine. I met her through the fabulous Evonne Bowling at MCC -- it always seems like all fashion roads lead back to Evonne.

Shannon and I met up for a drink at Revolver this weekend with her friend Tracy Rasinki a very cutting and edge photographer. I love being around creatives! I love fashion! I love being able to follow my dreams right here in Phoenix.

Shannon and Tracy are rocking my latest and probably favorite JPD pieces. My key and scrabble barrette pieces.

Boutiques to Bars

Come shop Jennifer Paige Designs as Here on The Corner features my products.

WHEN: Wednesday, June 23rd
WHERE: La Bocca on Mill & 7th Street
TIME: 5pm on.....

The common thread

I am sitting at Gelato Spot in old town Scottsdale and a flood of memories are flashing before me. I have met so many people and friends here to collaborate, network and catch up.

A year ago I caught up with my college friend Ryan Hyland here. He told me to go and meet Steve at Fabtex Graphics who introduced me to Tracey Martin of Baby Butter Clothing.

Then a few months later, Bob Wilkinson and I met at Gelato Spot to brainstorm mannequin ideas. After spending hours at the 99 cent store we settled on making a mannequin out of throw-mats.

And now Tracey and I are taking elements of that mannequin and coming up with something completely new.

The evolution of networking, friendships and creative collaborations is fascinating to me....