Heidi & Heather

We LOVE LOVE  True Birds. Don't know True Birds?? True Birds is an accessories line created and designed by sisters Heather and Heidi Palmer. They are fabulous and innovative designers and couldn't be sweeter! You can always catch us wearing pieces from the True Birds collection given to us by these inspiring ladies. Check out this amazing Q&A and get some insight in the lives of  the designers and business!

True Birds: We both have always had an artsy eye for fashion. Heidi was working in a marketing position at her last job and we both wanted a fun creative outlet. We both have always loved hair accessories because they help make your hair look fabulous in seconds. So, here we love every minute of it!

E&J: How did you officially start your business?

TB: We launched September 2008 with our first collection of headbands and a fun photoshoot in Balboa Park. Heidi handled the graphic design, and I handled the PR, we both work so well together and have different hats of responsibility we wear. We launched by sending out to some local boutiques and had some great response from the press

E&J: How does TrueBirds represent Heather and Heidi?

TB: We believe True Birds represents our personalities, the name itself has a story. We had a friend that used to call us “bird” because we were “flighty and fun”, and it stuck with us from that point one we always called each other bird. We believe True Birds represents our inner creativity and overall joy that we bring to each headband we make. Even Jerell Scott from Project Runway, whom we have collaborated with for his Spring Line said “you know when something is made with love”, and that is how we try and reflect ourselves through our accessories. 

True Beauties: 1. Gold Metallic Rose, $35  2. Buds of Chiffon, $30.75 3. Plush Plume, $28  4. Lavish Ebony, $20

E&J: What advice do you have for aspiring designers?

Never doubt yourself, you can do anything you want in life, there are no limits.  It takes great dedication, passion and willingness to work yourself into your dream. You can make it happen believe in yourself! It’s not easy long hours, tears, and fatigue  can result from working with drive and passion, but it’s definitely worth it when you achieve your dreams and goals.

E&J: Where do you see yourself in 10 years?

Continuing to grow our business together possibly branching into clothing and some other fun fashion avenues. We are both married so we also see some kiddies entering in our lives within 10 years which will be another fun adventure when the time comes.

Thank you Heather and Heidi! 

Purchase the collection at Truebirds.com, Nordstrom, Fred Segal, and Henri Bendel to name a few!