Everyday, I have the choice to live a life of compassion that not only saves animals, but helps the environment.

What's truly important--and what I find myself forgetting and having to relearn--is that right here, right now, I am free. Free to be myself and to express myself.

Personally, I like to start my day off as a Saint and graduate to my Sinner self!

I have always been a big supporter and fan of independent designers in general.

You know, for a long time being a heavily tattooed woman was viewed as something gross, or you're either a criminal or a drug addict. It feels good to be a good representation of the art form versus being the token tattoo girl. I'm just glad that people even consider it to be sexy, because I think I'm just a big nerd so it works out.

Not only is it important for me to create a 100% cruelty-free brand, but also send out a very clear message to both consumers and companies out there: testing on animals in the name of beauty is cruel and unnecessary.

You have to nourish your creativity for it to flourish.