“I don’t know where I am going from here, but I promise it won’t be boring” ~David Bowie This quote could not be more true! Since getting laid off from my job of 8.5 years in late 2014 and starting my own business selling celebrity inspired costumes on Etsy it
Back in September I had a chance to participate in “A Day in Avondale” event promoting local businesses and artists in the area. I was able to set up a pop-up shop and a small exhibit showcasing my wearable art that goes back almost 20 years! Welcome to my
I have a small obsession with cherry blossom trees and one day I came across a picture on my Pinterest that inspired me to create a wearable art garment. Wearable art is one of my favorite things to do and that I don’t get to do too often because of
The Chicago Fashion Fest started in 2008 by a very talented woman named Michelle Gomez owner of Dynamic Salon & MGO Fashion. Her love and passion for creative design is what gave her the vision to start this fest in a parking lot of a restaurant that has since grown
I still can’t believe I turned 40! I swear I feel like it was just yesterday that I was still 27 lol..where did my time go?? Anyways I want to share with you my birthday celebration. I was supposed to be in Paris for my 40th but due to unexpected
What makes summer in Chicago so great! Sunglasses by Warby Parker Recently I discovered the Ed Paschke Art Center in Jefferson Park and right outside the gallery there is a mural of one of his paintings and a sculpture created by the Zhou Brothers. I was so inspired by this combination
One of my best friends has been asking me to make her a dress for her 40th birthday since last year. I still can’t believe that we all have turned 40 this year! Especially because we have been best friends for 25 years now..what a blessing! A few weeks before
In the beginning of 2013 a friend of mine convinced me to take some Salsa lessons..I honestly was not that excited about it because I was not much into Latin dancing but I am so happy I took these classes because now I love it! I was so inspired by
In 2001, I received a phone call from a friend that was lucky enough to travel all over the world with the band Aerosmith as their wardrobe stylist and she asked me to make a pair of pants for Steven Tyler! I was so happy and excited because I loved
Wanda Cobar Design Studio 