if it was a different decade, I'd be a journalist
Or If had parents who wanted to bank roll my lavish lifestyle in San Francisco. Alas, they raised me to follow practical, money-making dreams.
coming of age during the digital revolution meant watching editors of newspapers frantically try to recalibrate to stay alive. At the time, i wrote for a variety of digital news publications: refinery 29, SOMA Magazine, Racked SF, SF Indie Fashion, and SF Station. One day, my wit and writing was noticed by a SF Chronicle newspaper style editor. You know — the most circulated newspaper west of the mississippi for a time? The same one where literary heroes, Mark twain and herb caen, rose to prominence (or at least paid some bills). I'm no caen (working on it!), but if you've ever hated on one of my stories on Twitter, I thank you for being moved enough to Tweet about it! #hatersmakeyoufamous
select clippings of some of my favorite stories below. like to see more? google me.
Hippie chicks through the lense of legendary rock photographer, jay blakesberg
cover story, May 4, 2014
To usher in a new music festival season, I interviewed the Grateful Dead's official photographer, Jay Blakesberg, to talk about the evolution of hippie chicks in the jam band music scene.
words and photo art direction by me. Photography by Jay Blakesberg.
THE BODY POLITIC
weekly "what's trendy" column, January 12, 2017
This article served as commentary on the recent protests taking place all over the world for the Women's March. The story angle: 7 things a Bay Area feminist should own. Sourced items and interviewed designers, stylists, shop owners, and author.
the San Francisco Chronicle Newspaper's online blog, SF unzipped
Partnership story with online resale clothing company, liketwice.com. Yes, that is me.
Shot and edited by Tim Davis
BEST STYLE AND CULTURE MOMENTS OF 2014
cover story, December 28, 2014.
i was invited to contribute to the sunday style edition's annual year in review.
WHAT'S ON MY PHONE: ARTIST HEATHER DAY
March 26, 2015
I discovered artist, Heather day — before her instagram fame — after I stumbled into her art show on haight street. It was a rare 80 degree day in october. I'll never forget because I knew I had to write a piece about her before her paintings blew up. read on.
Words and art direction by me.
Lady of the lath: An artist’s path into the woods
November 21, 2014
Woodworking is a man's hobby. So wtf gives with all these women redefining the art form? I went to find out by asking aleksandra zee.
Words and art direction by me.
SCARVES FOR ALL SEASONS
Published May 21, 2015
scarves may seem trivial now, but at the time it was a bold statement to make.
EASY, BREEZY, even foggy FESTIVAL FASHION LOOKS
Cover story, May 21, 2015
I connected with stylist, Amy Soderlind, to create a piece about what to wear and what to wear to any of the bay area's upcoming music festivals.
words and Art direction by me. Photography by Paul Chinn.
CUPID GETS CREATIVE
February 6, 2015
Who doesn't love a shopping feature on v-day? Special Holiday assignment for our "what's trending" column.