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maryam abdus-salaam

Freelance Textile Artist/ Graphic Illustrator
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San Diego
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Jun 2009
A trend savvy young lass, fairly new to San Diego. A former textile designer for a home furnishing company until the company went kaput with the economy:(
What is unique that's not in your bio?
I was once a fashion intern for Cosmo Girl magazine in NY.
What's your favorite accomplishment?
Graduating with honors from The Fashion Institute of Technology
How do you define cool?
Cool is your personal flavor.. Everyone should want a taste. If they don't you may not be as cool as you think.
What is your secret to uncovering trends?
Going after the not so blatant and obvious trends. Looking at the ugliness in things and making it cool
What do you enjoy most about Trend Hunter?
There is huge variety. So many trends, great for a trend hunting type of person
What is your favorite trend?
My favorite trend is wild mustaches. Whoever rocks them has serious confidence, and that is favorite worthy!
What are your tips for writing a juicy post?
Being catchy, and cool, good research as well.
How do you reset to be creative?
I keep my eyes open. I look at everyone and everything constantly. I even take notes and pics of cool things...
What inspires or excites you?
What inspires me is the future.
Predict something awesome for 2020?
World peace:)
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