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Here we celebrate the raw energy of military life, offering fresh perspectives on this traditionally perceived industry. There's more to this generic, antiquated, overly masculine nature - a vibrant, eclectic, cool-girl aesthetic, meant to make Milsos feel as exclusive as they are. I think we deserve the best, and I have big goals. Imagine...a lively "town square" on every base, and chic hotels for mil-members only. The time to start is now!
JUDY is a place where you can feel simultaneously individual and part of something bigger. It's where you can connect, support, and stay informed, but also find a really cool graphic tee, a cozy set, or even something entirely custom with a nod the the USAF - non-negotiable everyday staples. I supply art, merch, and creative resources for military spouses, significant others, supporters, or a happy civilian that wants in on that mil-culture.
A LIFESTYLE BRAND FOR THE MODERN MILSO
special, unique, & PART OF SOMETHING COOL
I make milsos feel
THE ONE AND ONLY atelier
FOR
MIL-INSPIRED design + creative
I help bring out the Exclusivity of the Modern Milso (Military Significant Others) with Relatable Content, Cool Collabs, and Monthly Merch Drops so you can Celebrate Military Life without generic designs, or sacrificing individuality.
i started judy so that I could help other milsos like me
DESIGNER, mom of 2,
usaf fighter pilot spouse
currently at edwards afb, ca
I'M RACHEL
MEET THE
ME behind JUDY
Hi!
i'VE BEEN DOING THIS military spouse THING SINCE 2018
with kids & without kids
THROUGH deployments & stateside tdyS
on base & off base
WORKING & unemployed
AND IT'S BEEN...AN EXPERIENCE
"NO, I DID NOT KNOW
WHAT I WAS getting into"
pilot training begins
I don't know much about this place, except that the film, No Country For Old Men is based here.
Living on base for the first time
Introduced to what the life of a Milso is and made some great friends
laughlin afb, del rio, tx
so far...
connor swears in
Connor - "I really want to be a fighter pilot. It requires me joining the military. It's ok though it's the Guard so I won't get deployed and I'll only work one weekend a month while maintaining a regular civilian job."
Me - "Hmmm okay this doesn't sound so bad..."
moffet field afb, mountain view ca
remote work starts
Managed to get my first remote job with an e-design company doing Interior Design. (REMOTE JUST IN TIME BEFORE COVID)
Booked my first client and started designing stationery as a side hustle
Hosted my first Spouse Social!
Got our first dog, a German Shepherd, Nala
laughlin afb, del rio, tx
the "b" course
Added 5 more clients! Started doing logos and more design work for weddings under the name, Romantic Rebel
Worked with over 100 Interior Design clients remotely!
Purchased our first home in Maryland (where we will be heading next)
I'm pregnant!
tucson, az
guard life
Quit my 9-5 to focus on Romantic Rebel. Six weddings booked doing full planning and design
Mia is born!
Connor is deployed to a combat zone for 4 months. Mia is 4 weeks old.
Me starting to remember what my 2016 self was told...
andrews afb, MD
back in the office
First International wedding in Italy!
Pregnant again!
andrews afb, MD
mom life
Turns out weddings aren't for me. I need the weekends to be with my kids.
Last wedding booked for Buffalo, NY
Making a strong pivot
andrews afb, MD
new beginnings
Second deployment to a combat zone
Took a leave of absence from work
Road Trip! Move back to California - The Mojave Desert baby!
Came up with the idea for JUDY and decided to go ALL IN
andrews afb, MD --> Edwards afb, ca
CLUELESS AS TO WHAT'S ABOUT TO HAPPEN TO MY LIFE
shout out to the loca ladies, you know who you are ;)
hand drawn illustrations and custom logo
i survived my first deployment!
traveled for 8 weeks with the kids alone!
Check it out!
if you told me one day i'd go about my life unphased by the sonic boom that just shook the earth i'm not sure i'd believe you
actually, lets be real, it gets me every time
Before Connor joined the military, we were living in the San Francisco Bay Area. I was working at a nice design firm in the city, we had all our friends near us, life was good. I guess I just didn't fully comprehend what being a Mil Spouse was going to be like, but when we made the move to Laughlin AFB in Del Rio, TX, that quickly changed. However, did this necessarily have to be my reality? Sure, there are things out of my control like the location, Connor's long hours, or deployments, but I do have control over how I choose to live this experience. From that moment I decided to look at this through a different lens. Was it the best decision for me to do that? Yes completely, and I'm so glad that I did.
Not able to work in a design firm anymore...Ok, I'll start my own business. Being left alone with a 4 week old for a deployment...Cool, this will be the only time I get that's entirely my own with my newborn baby girl-how incredible is that? Moving to the middle of nowhere desert land...Hmm, it's only 1.5 hours to LA, I have a car, I can drive.
Is it easy? No. Is it for everyone? No, of course not. And does this apply to all Milsos? No, every Milso can choose to live how they want to. They don't have to like this and THAT'S OK TOO!
This is a space to laugh about the strange life we live, to complain about the ones from home that don't get it, and to be comfortable with being confused, because to be honest, Idk what the hell is going on sometimes! I hope I can bring you joy through good design and just something straight up different. Thank you for being a part of my circle.
XO
so...WHO THE
HECK is JUDY?
1.military pilot brevity:
"Judy" is a radio call signaling that aircrew has taken control of the intercept and only requires situation awareness information; controller will minimize radio transmissions.
E.g. "Darkstar, Judy, Judy. I'm going in for guns."
In other words, STFU.
2. AS A FICTIONAL CHARACTER:
"Judy" is a Milso like you and me. She thinks all mil merch is generic, outdated, and overly masculine. The BX isn't her idea of a shopping experience, and she cuts all of her existing mil gear into cropped tees. Currently she's questioning why there's nothing other than fast food offered on base?
In other words, a strong, independent Milso.
JUDY IS in charge
JUDY STANDS FOR a badass being
making mil-life cool
FOR THE ONES along FOR the ride
Designed
in-house
Every piece is thoughtfully designed by yours truly including close collaboration with artists and brands for drops and members only merch.
SOME things YOU SHOULD KNOW
Made
on demand
Every piece is crafted only when you order, reducing waste, minimizing overproduction, and promoting conscious consumerism.
Giving back to Milsos
With each purchase, you're supporting initiatives to providing an exclusive, annual Milso Retreat - a VIP experience to feel celebrated for all they do.
