My name is Chloe Montgomery and I am a fashion addict There I said it I mean I know everyone has hobbies but mine goes past that my interest in fashion and design is more like an obsession Unfortunately Santa Cruz California where I live isn’t exactly the fashion capital of the world Don’t get me wrong it’s a great place to live but New York City it isn’t Since there aren’t many design opportunities for
sixteen-year-olds and I don’t exactly get a chance to see runway-ready fashions on the street here in Santa Cruz I take any chance I can get to soak up fashion Enter Design Diva the highlight of my week at least as far as TV goes If you ask me there is nothing better than watching a group of designers battle it out for the ultimate prize their own clothing line Every week the Design Diva judges throw some new crazy challenge at the contestants Like having them design party clothing for dogs excuse me what But I love it and no matter how insane the challenge seems I always have my sketchpad ready I like to keep up with the competition by designing my own ideas for each challenge This week the competition will be narrowed down to the final five designers so the pressure is really on Sometimes I don’t know how the designers do it I get stressed enough just watching from home
Looking around my living room I make sure I have all my supplies arranged for tonight’s episode Fabric swatches check Sketchpad check Colored pencils and felt-tip pens check Extra-cheesy pizza with crispy crust check I catch sight of my outfit in the mirror above the fireplace Tonight I’ve belted a flowing black tunic over a geometric-print black-and-white skirt and paired it with low black ankle boots to add some edge I smile at my reflection remembering a similar outfit the winner of last week’s Design Diva challenge created She described her style aesthetic as simple chic and the judges loved it
