Surrounded by the antiques business at an early age, Tara had access to unique items from space toys to Roseville Pottery. A fascination between the old world and contemporary design esthetics developed. Fashion was not discovered until she became consumed in the hobby of cosplay. There she found a love for sewing and construction of garments. In 2006, she came to Columbia College to break into the field of fashion design. Here she has been able to learn the proper skills needed to get into the industry.