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Cory Kierstead

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Curtis Creative is a successful entrepreneur and enjoys ranting about fashion art and music.
What is unique that's not in your bio?
Although I am a fashion and trend guru, I spent 5 years in the Financial industry, most recently as a Senior Contact Centre Manager.
What's your favorite accomplishment?
Building my business into a fashion destination.
How do you define cool?
Whatever makes you smile
What is your secret to uncovering trends?
The law of attraction states: like attracts like - I spend a lot of time reading other trend hunters posts, visiting other trend hunting sites and more. These trends inspire me to do more research which often branches off into more and more fresh trends. Also when I travel I see a lot of trend setting things, I take note of them in my Blackberry and blog about them when I get the chance.
What do you enjoy most about Trend Hunter?
Discovering something fresh, that next it item. Knowing something that others don't, knowing it first is a thrill.
What is your favorite trend?
This changes everyday.
What are your tips for writing a juicy post?
Write honestly, write with humor and write from your heart.
How do you reset to be creative?
If time allows, I wake up early and sneak my laptop into the living room
What inspires or excites you?
Fashion Week (Pick your City)
Predict something awesome for 2020?
Schools will be dual purpose, Public schools in the morning (7 - 3) High School in the evening 3 - 10. High School Students will need to work during the day to drive the economy due to a labour shortage from retired boomers.
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Fashion for all Ages
Fashion for all Ages
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Hot Spring Fashion Hues
Hot Spring Fashion Hues
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Spring fashions will soon be adorning the shelves of our fav boutiques, and this year, like any other, the colour blue will be a large part of the spring pallet; however, this time around there is something… MORE