𝔐𝔞𝔯𝔦𝔞 𝔏𝔬𝔳𝔢

As hard as I try to make Love Deluxe Shop look professional, it really is just a small business in Texas, owned and run by one person- me.

Born in '93. Taurus. Queer. Feminist. Decisive, creative, and passionate. I come from a Latin family and have lived in two other countries, but was born in Houston, Texas and now reside in Austin, Texas. I have a deep love for fashion, oddities, the arts, nature, music, and food. I love cooking! 

I have a true fascination and obsession with alternative lifestyles. I’m greatly inspired by the obscure and avant-garde and am extremely sex-positive. I like to blend both light and dark in all of my creations. I find beauty in the contrast, and hope you will too.

I started doing photography and fashion design at the age of 16. I got a nice camera as a present and a sewing machine, and went crazy. I enrolled in Fashion Design courses at school and realized I had a true love for it. I started bringing my sketch book to school and couldn’t help but doodle designs during class. Eventually, I would start showing my sketch book as a catalogue and take my classmates’ measurements and specs for their order. Hustling is in my blood.

I applied to design schools, but once realizing the debt I would be in, I quickly gave up on that dream. Years later, with a business degree, I started all over. I've realized you really do have to seize the day.  Between my day job and many other gigs, I often find myself extremely busy. However, I make time for my creative outlets and am doing something that I love- something that rings true to my purpose. I am so blessed to have the amazing family and friends  that I do, supporting me through my endeavors.

I hope you like my little line. I appreciate you stopping by. 

All my love,

Maria