A Moment of Gratitude

The American flag waving in the breeze has always evoked a maelstrom of emotions in me, and every year around this time, I feel it especially intensely. I am deeply grateful for having been born in this country. When I think of the atrocities that affect many people in other parts of the world on a daily basis – the violence, the genocide, the rapes – I can only be humbly thankful for having somehow...

Dressing a Curvy Figure

Curvy women often have a hard time dressing their body shape, here are few tips to help you celebrate your beautiful self! Dresses The right dress can really bring out your best asset and make you look leaner. It is absolutely amazing! A classic is the empire waist with a V neckline, which emphasizes the smallest part of the body and elongated the neckline. Some on the women I worked with radically changed their...

Editing and organizing your closet

Due to this economic crisis, a lot of women are cutting their shopping budget in order to save money. Well, let’s see it as an opportunity! It is an opportunity to really edit, clean and organize your closet. It is surprising how many good things we actually have. It is also a good opportunity to learn how to be creative, think outside of the box and reinvent your current wardrobe. Review and clarifying your...

Awesome Company: The Polaroid Collection

Yesterday, I spent the afternoon at Sotheby’s in Manhattan looking at the photographs from the Polaroid Collection. This collection contains works by past and contemporary artists. Works by Ansel Adams, Chuck Close, William Wegman, Robert Mapplethorpe, Peter Beard, Lorna Simpson and other wonderful artists line the walls of five floors. My work is also a part of the Polaroid Collection. Although I feel ...

Nothing to wear… Really?

As women, we all know the frustration of staring at a full closet and not being able to figure out an exciting or inspiring outfit. How can someone have a closet full of clothes and good pieces and still feels uninspired and helpless every morning? As a stylist I have the privilege of working with amazing women and identified two key elements explaining the “I have nothing to wear” phenomenon. Lack of clarity ...