J.K.M.

Friday night on the B train :)

Fri, 21 Jan 2011 20:04:00 -0500

Friday night on the B train :)

“Snow Globe” Filmed in Brooklyn, NY. Starring Ismael...

Wed, 12 Jan 2011 22:21:16 -0500

“Snow Globe” Filmed in Brooklyn, NY. Starring Ismael Maldonado and Katie Mann. Watch as two youths walk the thin line of survival in the thick of a blinding blizzard that is reeking havoc on the island inhabitants of New York.

Good morning to you too!

Wed, 12 Jan 2011 06:19:24 -0500

Good morning to you too!

I was impressed…

Mon, 22 Nov 2010 18:10:09 -0500

I was impressed…

It’s Holiday Time in Sunset Park :) Im thinking about...

Fri, 19 Nov 2010 06:26:58 -0500

It’s Holiday Time in Sunset Park :) Im thinking about doing the 5th Avenue window walk in the city. Apparently Saks is going to unveil their holiday windows Monday night :) Bring on the hot chocolate!

I teach sewing classes… In the city… Across the...

Thu, 28 Oct 2010 18:52:52 -0400

I teach sewing classes… In the city… Across the street from Bryant Park… Kind of cool I think?

Good morning Philadelphia; you look beautiful today! I’m...

Sat, 04 Sep 2010 08:39:48 -0400

Good morning Philadelphia; you look beautiful today!

I’m exploring Philadelphia today with my Ma : ) Should be fun!

Clipper Ship Tour! I had the awesome opportunity to board a...

Wed, 01 Sep 2010 15:29:34 -0400

Clipper Ship Tour!

I had the awesome opportunity to board a clipper ship and tour the Hudson last weekend. It was absolutely lovely and gave a me new perspective of NYC. Nothing like seeing a place you’ve lived in from different a viewpoint. It was definitely refreshing and I would do it all over again!

For those of you that don’t know. The other woman in the video is Moni. She’s the owner of SEW Moni, my Greene & Sunset business partner, and a good NY friend of mine.

A Sunset Park Night

Sun, 29 Aug 2010 20:16:34 -0400

A Sunset Park Night

One of my favorite places to eat in SOHO, La Esquina. They have...

Wed, 25 Aug 2010 10:45:20 -0400

One of my favorite places to eat in SOHO, La Esquina. They have some awesome traditional Mexican food. Among my favorites to order are the tortilla soup which is super good with the fresh avocados and pico. They make awesome white rice too with some lime juice, pico, and fresh cooked corn.

I was actually craving this meal today for my early lunch, but they weren’t serving lunch yet :) Boo!

Scheduled to work at 7am on a Saturday and no manager is here to...

Sat, 21 Aug 2010 08:07:22 -0400

Scheduled to work at 7am on a Saturday and no manager is here to let me work… I LIVE for this!!!!!! Although it is a beautiful morning 73 degrees and breezy. Im watching the street vendors set up and the traffic thicken up. The guys from the cupcake truck keep trying to hit on me. If they would just give me a free cupcake, I might talk back. :)

The Park in Union Square - I really felt like a true new yorker...

Fri, 14 Aug 2009 13:04:00 -0400

The Park in Union Square - I really felt like a true new yorker this day…

Sitting in the park on a hot humid August afternoon eves dropping on the many conversations between the most interesting/diverse company of people. Listening to Jewish hippies play songs on their violin and mandolin and watching as they dance beneath the strong limbs of a tree glistening in the filtered sunlight.

While sitting, the sprinkler system turns on as a large woman sits next to us and thanks jesus for the water that was lightly misting across her back… a smirk interrupts my lips as I silently agree. My eyes move to the edges of the park, up over the tree line, and there I realize the orbiting traffic of honking taxis, brick buildings looming proudly overhead, and a pristine sky dotted with clouds crowning the orchestrated chaos below. There I realize just how small this living universe is and that I have a place in it… on a bench in union square.

South Street Sea Port

Fri, 24 Jul 2009 09:50:07 -0400

South Street Sea Port

Ocean Grove, NJ… it puts Pleasantville to shame

Fri, 10 Jul 2009 14:50:34 -0400

Ocean Grove, NJ… it puts Pleasantville to shame

Caramel tweed jacket with pea-green lining and black boucle yarn...

Mon, 25 May 2009 00:02:24 -0400

Caramel tweed jacket with pea-green lining and black boucle yarn accents. Mandarin collar, 3/4 length sleeves, front/back/sleeve box pleats, front/back yoke lines, hook-and-eye closure, side pockets hidden in seam.

Photography by: Marshall Ochs

This fully lined, kitchy, pink & black plaid print dress...

Tue, 12 May 2009 21:11:00 -0400

This fully lined, kitchy, pink & black plaid print dress sports a gathered sweetheart neckline with navy straps that cross in the back. Three vintage style buttons accentuate the gathered bust.

Photography by Lindsey Vinson http://www.flickr.com/photos/llore_photography/

As a designer, I see it as my duty to capture the beauty of the...

Tue, 05 May 2009 00:13:00 -0400

As a designer, I see it as my duty to capture the beauty of the world around me and translate the splendor of a picture, a mood, or a thought into a tangible, wearable item. I create for the simple pleasure of expression and only hope that others would find the same joy and beauty when wearing or seeing one of my garments.

I believe when one takes the time to ponder a work of art, a small piece of the artist is exchanged along with new ideas and perceptions. And so, I also create in hopes that others would stop and think and possibly expand their view of life, beauty, art, and culture

The sleeveless blouse is quite unique with a brown leather-like...

Sun, 03 May 2009 20:36:00 -0400

The sleeveless blouse is quite unique with a brown leather-like yoke and faux strap pieces anchored with brass shank buttons. The irregular box-pleat skirt is made of light weight cotton twill and is cinched in at the waist with a vintage leather belt.

This pleated skirt and one shoulder bubble top were inspired by...

Sat, 02 May 2009 20:29:00 -0400

This pleated skirt and one shoulder bubble top were inspired by Ireland and its rich traditions. The fully lined skirt has a tweed waistband with brown leather-like piping and covered snaps crowning a pleated, burgundy twill mini. The creame polyester/cotton sateen blouse is topped with a gathered plaid sash that wraps around to form the one shoulder silhouette.

This shirt and vest were part of a sustainable design project. ...

Sat, 02 May 2009 19:41:00 -0400

This shirt and vest were part of a sustainable design project. I used a wool blanket and white t-shirts to create the ensemble. The asymmetry of the vest plays off the perpendicular pattern of the plaid and creates a wonderful spin on the traditional vest. The cotton-jersey sleeveless shirt is created with large pin-tucks varying in spacing and size. Beginning at the waist, the pin tucks are stitched down with a running perpendicular straight stitch. The direction of the stitch is varied, giving the shirt an interesting texture and again plays off the idea of plaid.