My mother gave me a pair of diamond earrings when I was 13. It symbolised becoming a teenager. I also remember getting a collection of costume jewellery from my grandmother when I was in high school.

I love being a gypsy. Home is between New York and California.

I don't think about fashion or trends - I've never really been that kind of person.

I like the idea of not looking at trends, not being driven by them. I like what I like and that's it.

I think we are living in a world that is too perfect and things are too retouched. I want to scream at the top of my lungs 'our imperfections are what make us special'

The people who really know me understand that I have a tough exterior, but I'm actually just a hippie at heart.

I want to create a lifestyle niche for that cool girl who's really into fashion but not too obsessed with it.