Inspired by their passion and enthusiasm, we took eight individuals on a journey to the wilds of Oregon. Read below to find out more about one of the inspiring people featured in our Holiday 2012 campaign.

Meet Kelsey: a blogger from Oceanside, CA. Kelsey likes trying new things and believes it’s valuable to learn something from every experience. Even though she writes a blog, she likes taking pictures with actual film. Blogging and photography aren’t her only outlets of creativity as she enjoys expressing herself through her outfits – the crazier her outfit the more confident she feels.

To get to know the personalities of our holiday cast we took a peek inside their suitcases and had them describe the contents in their own words. Take a look at what Kelsey can’t live without.

I like to collect little things and I travel a lot for work so these items are a way to help me stay sane on my trips and have been accumulated along the way. I like to take film photos so I always have my camera on me!  In my spare time I make collages, zines, mix tapes and other creative projects. This collage is about releasing your energy into the universe.  I like to mirror image the photos I use so they become abstracted and you can’t tell what their literal meaning is anymore. In this collage I used coral, snow mountains, glaciers, the moon, and clouds. My small objects inspire me.  I like to play my recorder in down time on jobs or to make people laugh.

Are you a free spirit or the creative type like Kelsey? Let us know in the comments below.

Check out Kelsey’s Pinterest board to learn more about her and see her favorite AE looks.