Pearl Jam’s second album was made under immense pressure considering how impressive their debut album was – the struggle to have the second be as good if not better than the first. The same weight was felt by Seattle native Ms. Wood last night when she showed for the second year at Portland Fashion Week. As last year’s Catapult winner her space on the runway had already been predetermined a year ago, as showing on the runway was part of the prize package.

Ms. Wood’s fashions could be seen sprinkled throughout the crowd, Portlander’s able to buy her fashion at local boutique’s, via her etsy store, and if you pester her enough, via a private showing at your home. Her laugh is damn near as infectious as her fashions, to know her is to want to friend her, and then get her to make you an entire new wardrobe.

She debuted a collection that is in stark contrast to her until now use of a darker color palette. Inspired by a recent trip to Hawaii, Ms. Wood opted for lighter shades stating; “The inspiration was a recent family vacation in Maui – Ms. Wood goes on vacation – it is very colorful and light and happy. Our last collection was a bit darker so I wanted to do something lighter and a little more upbeat.”