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What is your shop?
Miss Karina (www.misskarinas.com)

What is your art/craft?
Fashion and costume inspired by New Orleans

Describe your style in 2 words:
Outrageous Eco-friendly

What is your favorite piece and why?
I love all my pieces to be honest. I choose pieces base on how badly I would covet them if someone else had it. But if I could only choose one piece it would be my Mardi Bras made from 100% caught Mardi Gras beads from New Orleans Carnival parades.

What is the most memorable piece of advice you’ve ever received?
Do it and stop talking about it.

What is the one piece of advice you’d give?
Don’t stifle your own success with your self esteem issues.