THE CURIO: A Community for the Fashionably Curious. Our mission is to unite the Chicago fashion community, showcase Chicago's best fashion talent, and raise the profile for Chicago fashion in the city, regionally, and nationally.

I am excited to be a founder of the official Chicago Fashion Week®, which will take place October 9-20, 2024. This decentralized Fashion Week will bring together the best of Chicago's fashion for an innovative, inclusive, and uniquely Chicago experience. Much more to come.

Created fashion and lifestyle content for multiple print and digital outlets Researched and wrote long-form features articles and interviews as well as commerce focused trend roundups and shopping guidesCovered NYFW attending multiple shows per day and wrote articles under tight deadlinesGenerated posts for Instagram, Instagram Stories, and Twitter to boost website engagement and deliver content in real timeIdentified emerging trends and connected them to the broader social climate

The Lingerie Selection is an exclusive trade experience showcasing a select group of luxury lingerie, loungewear and accessories brands unmatched elsewhere in the industry.Through a combination of physical events, digital communication, and a personal touch, The Lingerie Selection presents a new, highly differentiated approach to market. The Lingerie Selection has two formal industry shows per year, and creates both industry and consumer facing events year-round to engage customers and increase brand awareness. Boutique hosted trunk shows, panel discussions, collaborations, and other partnerships enable The Lingerie Selection brands to be continuously top-of-mind in the industry year-round.Created luxury lingerie trade show from the ground upManaged social media to build brand awarenessDeveloped communications campaign to reach press and buyers, consistently increasing attendance season over seasonActed as liaison to lingerie brands, grew participation over 150% in a single seasonRepresented the company in interviews, podcasts, and live eventsWorked with fashion editors to secure brand placementsSecured event sponsors

The Giving Bride is a luxury lingerie line that creates timeless lingerie for the discerning bride. Our lingerie is made in New York and a portion of every purchase goes to women's charities. The Giving Bride has received extensive press recognition and can be found both online and at select boutiques nation wide. Designed and developed full lingerie line from conception to finished product Created a “brand voice” and maintained it across various social media platforms Launched e-commerce websiteDeveloped copy for product descriptionsCreated marketing collateral for brand across both print and web applications Art directed photo shoots including styling, location scouting, and set designUsed Google Analytics to track website usage and tailor web content accordinglyManaged production, sales, and distribution For more information about The Giving Bride check out our website- www.TheGivingBride.com