"I work kind of backwards. I see what fabrics I like, and what I can find and afford, then I design from that. I'm inspired by the fabrics.

Sometimes I have a creative block. The best thing to do then, is stop whatever you're doing, go somewhere and not think about it. Take a break from work, hang out with friends and eat some ice cream! Then, when you get back to your workplace, you're OK again.

I don't get discouraged. I get a lot of nice email from girls that keep me going, telling me how they're inspired by my work. That makes me happy."