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M ary M argaret Q uadlander Fashion Industry Expert | www.asfdesigns.com Mary Margaret Quadlander, a fifth generation Austinite, leads a successful career in the fashion industry. She holds a degree from UT in psychology, a Master in Liberal Arts from St. Edwards, and a degree in fashion design from FIT in New York. Mary Margaret spent twenty three years as a fashion designer owning her company, and selling to such noteworthy stores as Neiman Marcus, Tootsies, Cache’, Grace Jones of Salado, and The Garden Room.
In 2005, Mary Margret opened the Austin School of Fashion Design. In 2012, Mary Margaret’s biography Grace Jones of Salado was published and can be ordered through Amazon and Book People of Austin.
K aren S mith Kanti Goods | www.kantigoods.com Karen has a passion for finding beauty in obscure places. Having traveled to South America, she fell in love with the children at an orphanage in Argentina. Later she returned to the orphanage, teaching English and helping with daily tasks. After her time in Argentina, she pursued a calling to study in Queretaro, Mexico. I n searching for a way to give back, Karen was introduced to Ernestine Lammers, the founder of Kanti. Karen was inspired through the artisan’s stories of struggle and the handcrafted accessories they made. Karen is proud to be a part of Kanti and proud of the good it brings to lives around the world.
Wendy Walicek Proprietor and Stylist, Deseo Salon | www.deseosalon.com As proprietor of Deseo, Wendy Walicek has a philosophy – “Hair is our best accessory, so we better love it every time we look in the mirror!” Her specialty is creating a unique look that makes her clients feel confident and beautiful.
Wendy was the Director of Education for a high end salon in Austin for eight years. In those eight years she received certifications from Aveda as a Certified Haircolor Specialist, attended Vidal Sassoon London Academy for Advanced Haircolor, presented at Serious Business, a Neill Corporation business conference and completed the certification for the American Board of Certified Haircolorists.
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