About

Charcoal Alley -- A place for the girls with messy hair and thirsty hearts. It’s where dreams come true, and infinite possibilities exist. Through fashion, art, and life, blogger, model, and visual artist, Paris Gerrard, creates, channels, and shares her endless ideas and discoveries. 

Why Charcoal Alley? 

The name Charcoal Alley resonates on a lot of different levels for me.  First of all, as an artist, charcoal is an amazing, primal, medium of expression.  There is also the connection to burnt ashes and the myth of the Phoenix arising from something that has been destroyed -- but arising in a more powerful and dynamic form. Prior to starting Charcoal Alley, I was going through a major breakup. Things ended badly, and I was left with a broken heart.  I felt confused, lost and vulnerable.  In a way, this blog and Instagram saved me, and I rose from the metaphorical ashes stronger than ever.  Charcoal Alley gave me a creative outlet to channel my energies, and actually remind myself of what I believe. I added the “alley” aspect, because, I love the idea of adventuring down an unexplored alley or passageway, and discovering something totally unexpected and magical.
Connect: For Collaborations, advertisting, bookings, or other infinite possibilities email ParisGerrard@mac.com

 Name: PARIS

Star sign: Aquarius

Color obsession: Amethyst purple + Turquoise

Spirit animal: Horse

Season: Indian Summer

Favorite things: Yoga, painting, antique rugs, lucid dreaming, blue skies, falling in love & feeling alive.

Motto: “The secret of life is enjoying the passage of time.”