Pat's career began as she danced her way from ballet into the fashion world and become known as "stylist to the stars."

She then worked extensively styling fashion shoots. Pat became sought after to to contribute to advertising campaigns and editorial shoots with photographers Richard Avedon, Helmut Newton, Patrick Demarchelier, Bill King and Hiro. In NYC 1976 Pat styled "The Elsa Peretti Bunny" which was the immortal image shot by Helmut Newton. She also posed and participated in many other styling shoots with Helmut, including Playboy.

Introduced by Helmet and June Newton to Melka Treanton, editor of French Voque, Pat was offered to join her for the French Collections.

Her uninhibited flair and style was also often documented by Bill Cunningham, N.Y.Times.
During the 70's, Pat passionately became interested in photography and she did pioneering work with the SX-70 polaroid images beginning whith her boudoir dolls. Eelco Wolf, head of the Creative Department of Polaroid Corporations, supported Pat with film and cameras for years. The composed images of antiques dolls, jewelry,and the bodies of her circle of friends appeared in her first publication, SX-70 Art book, by Lustrum in 1978 and curated by Ralph Gibson. Long time friend, Diane Pernet has provided coverage as well as Danniel Rangel and updates for Pat's successes in Brazil, New York and Paris on her blog, "A Shaded View On Fashion".