About Moi

I’m Emily, the owner, designer, and maker behind Outer Child. I am a lifelong crafter, artist, and sewist. I am silly, goofy, colorful, and (I think) funny. I like to bring my personality to the forefront because Outer Child really represents me. I am always looking for the bright, colorful side of life. I find when I wear fun and colorful outfits and accessories, it brightens other people's day too!

Outer Child is dedicated to my inner child and yours. As a painfully shy kid turned confident adult, I wanted to create a brand that screams my personality so loud that my inner child can hear how far we've come! I'm inspired by absurd humor, bright colors, and cute characters (who may also be a little cynical). I am a one-woman shop and I design every product and even make some of them myself. My main goal is to make people smile, laugh, go "huh?" and just generally embrace the weirdness and absurdity of life.

I have a Master's and Bachelor's in Art History, and an Associates in Business. I am currently back in school for Fashion Design! Proof that I can be serious when required.

I used to work in a museum. While, there I began my first business. It was called WeveGotEars and I made customized mouse ears for Disney parks fans. Yes, that's a thing. Eventually that shop became so successful I was able to quit my job and make ears full-time. 

I used to be very obsessed with Disney and with it being my work as well, I kind of burnt out. Plus, I always had major impostor syndrome because I was always inspired by someone else's IP. I really wanted to step away and see what I could come up with that showcased the real me! And that is Outer Child!

I currently live in Haight-Ashbury in San Francisco. This neighborhood is ultimately what inspired Outer Child. There is so much culturally significant history here. It is literally the birthplace of counterculture and you can feel it in the air. I also live really close to Golden Gate Park and that is where I am inspired by nature. 

I will now use a random question generator to conclude this session:

Favorite Color?
Purple
Favorite Meal?
Businesswoman Special
What fictional place would you most like to go to?
The Land of Ooo from Adventuretime. I love BMO sooooo much.
Do you have any nicknames?
Em, Emmy, Bunsie, Pumpydumpkins, Dipshit
What would you do on a free afternoon in the middle of the week?
Sit in the park with a great picnic
Pancakes or waffles?
How very dare you. I am allergic to milk, eggs, gluten, air. But if I can have allergy friendly ones I pick pancake
If you could have any superpower, what would it be and why?
To not have to go to the bathroom but somehow your waste just disappears...
Do you ever sing when you're alone? What songs?
Literally so much. My beige flag is that I am a Taylor Swift fan. But, like, Folklore to present. I like some of the older songs, but I much prefer the more poetic ones. 
Favorite Taylor Swift songs? (I added this one)
Maroon, Ivy, Hoax, Exile, My Tears Ricochet, Paris, All Too Well 10 Min Version
What's the best compliment you've ever received?
I love your whole aesthetic and style, especially your hair accessories from Outer Child.