Age: 25 years Old
Occupation: Entrepreneur, Yoga Instructor at The Space, Visual/Performance Artist, Hula-Hoop Instructor, Seamstress
Dressed in bright colors and patterns, colorful dreadlocks and an inviting smile, Sydney is a rare gem. A self taught yoga instructor and an artistic jack of all trades, she shares her positivity and bold, outgoing expression with vivid imagery through performance and/or materials.
How would you describe your style? A blast into a psychedelic disco dance party. I like to keep it colorful and keep it comfortable. I am all about unleashing my creativity through clothing, hair and makeup style. I feel like my style changes based on the day, based on my energy field, and based on where I am going. Regardless, you will absolutely be able to find me in a crowd; I’m my own shade of the rainbow.
Where are your favorite local places to shop? I will always rep Jupmode and 419 gear, but I mostly shop from small business owners that I know country wide. I am ALL about knowing who made my clothing— made in America, made with love, made by a designer I can get to know. I am also a seamstress, myself. I am currently working on crop tops that I am calling “Goddess Tops,” which will be available at The Space, (425 Jefferson St., 3rd Floor) which is an instructor owned co-op studio opening in late June.
What is your favorite accessory? My pink tropical bird earrings. They are lightweight, and can take a ‘Plain Jane’ day to a whole new level of fun with one quick add on! I got them in the thrift section of Handmade Toledo.
What or who are your biggest influences for your fashion sense? Zenon: Girl of the 21st Century has played a big role in my life since I was super young. Metallic and holographic clothing are a huge win in my wardrobe. I admire Katy Perry and her authentic, original awesomeness. Anything spacey/otherworldly, especially if it actually has extra terrestrials on it, I am all about it.
You are known for your hula-hooping, why do you love hooping so much? Hula-hooping is my main dig! I absolutely love it and live to be within the sacred circle. I grew up a dancer, and was exposed to the hula hoop while attending music festivals— I was in love. I started hooping in 2009, and I am self taught— it took many hours of patience, persistence and practice before discovering my authentic “flow.” I love hula hooping because it has taught me that I can be who I am, and freedom really does exist.
