I started my shop back in the summer of 2008. All I ever wanted to do in the fashion industry is design and sell clothing that I was wild about. Once my aunt told me about Etsy I knew I had to take advantage of this platform because it allowed me to do exactly what I aspired to do...sell my clothing.

I graduated from The Art Institute of New York in 2008 with my degree in fashion design and I have never looked back.

I worked as an assistant designer at House of Dereon and I have interned for Michael Kors, Sass & Bide, Alice + Olivia, Heatherette, WINK NYC, Nieem Khan and Pamela Rolland.

Working in the industry was great but I wanted the chance to express my creative point of view my way.

My clothing is all about how I see fashion. I'm a young designer so I want my clothing to be young, fun and edgy with lots of color and attitude. I design for the those that are not afraid to turn heads and be noticed.

I am a one woman show when it comes to my shop! Everything in my shop is made to order and I take great pride in every step of the design process, from initial sketch to fabric shopping to draping to patternmaking and finally to the construction of every piece. I make everything with love and when I receive orders there is no greater high for me! It makes me feel like " They love me, they really love me" lol.

Courtney Samone is all about loving what you wear and having fun with it...after all isn't that what fashion is all about?

I absolutely love Etsy because it has allowed me to take my dream of selling my clothing, my way from a dream to a reality!! That is the ultimate definition of success to me!!