Sarah Boyd had an idea. That idea was to bring all the people she was meeting working in fashion PR into one place, under one roof to network! Simply Stylist is a concept where designers, fashion bloggers, stylists, and editors come together for fun and informative networking events. You get to learn, network and (a Read more…
I have to finally come to terms with the fact that even though I was born in Italy, I am a Francophile. When I was a flight attendant, no matter how tired I was we we arrived in Paris something just lit up inside me. Gorgeous city. A lot of cafes, a lot of places Read more…
I was so excited to meet Barrett Ward from FashionABLE. Barrett and I started our conversation when I entered the design contest that was held in conjunction with the One Campaign and the Alt Summit conference. As I researched what FashionABLE was all about, I knew he had to come on and share his story Read more…
Yipee! It’s Annie Selke and I at her headquarters in Pittsfield, MA. Annie is an author, designer and founder the renowned home furnishing companies of Pine Cone Hill and Dash and Albert. Pine Cone Hill features bedding, sleepware, table linens and accessories (eek! fun! scarves!) with a bright, happy and contemporary vibe. Dash and Albert features unique, durable Read more…
I sat down to talk to Sarai Mitnick from Colette Patterns recently to find out a little bit more about her and her business. I was so surprised to learn what she was doing before she started her pattern company (tech girl). I picked up her book awhile back and was delighted to find feminine, sweet and stylish Read more…
Well, ladies you can only imagine how happy I was to interview this accessory designer!!! I have been following Amanda Pearl for some time and have fallen in love with everything about her style! Her handbags and jewelry are to-die-for chic! So girly, so sophisticated, right up my alley! Apparently, many celebrities agree with me. Amanda creates elegant bags that are Read more…
Here is the continuation of my conversation with Amy Butler. In this very candid chat, she discusses the tough financial decisions that she and her husband have had to make in the last year. She says that when they looked at all aspects of their business that, ”The more honest we were, the more empowered we were.” THAT Read more…
Amy Butler is back! What I realized is that when Amy and I get together we talk!!! She has so much heartfelt insight on herself and the direction of her business, that I made this interview 2 parts. I was surprised and impressed by Amy’s candor in this interview. Surprised that she is so completely transparent Read more…
I met Erin Hiemstra when I took one of her classes on social media and branding. Boy, was I impressed! Erin is a lifestyle blogger, or as she calls it, a content marketer. I love her gumption; she went from working full time at a PR firm to a full time blogger. Erin has her Read more…
Jessica Swift is an all around terrific personality!! You will completely warm up to her, I know I did! In this interview she talks about how and why she has diversified her art income. From e courses, art licensing, to manufacturing. Jessica is tireless and brave when it comes to putting herself out there! (BTW, I just love, love, Read more…
At the bottom of Hilary Rushford signature it reads “With grace and gumption!” and that is the perfect phrase for her! She is a stylist, fashion blogger and web TV host who is on the move! She has had opportunities come to her in the most serendipitous fashion and she shares all the things that got her into her perfect sweet spot. (Super funny!) Read more…
It’s part 2 of my interview with designer Patty Young! In this half she gives your a tour of her new studio, AWESOME! Even her assistants make an appearance! But what is even better she talks about what it took to start designing for ModKid! All this juicy info made for two parts and you just Read more…
It’s a 2 parter! Patty Young has such an interesting story, I wanted her to share it all! And she certainly delivers. She talks about the stress that led her to leave her corporate job to go out on her own. She shares her due diligence (i.e. stalking people on ebay) as she formed her Read more…
This is a fun one! I managed to get my hands on this new book, Improv Sewing (you remember-Monica, serious craft book addict, reads them like novels, often doesn’t complete the crafts?) Cie la vie! I adore this new book. It is billed as a “free form approach to creative techniques.” That is exactly what I Read more…
What a lovely guest Ashely was to talk to! She is amazing! She has 3 businesses, 2 children and I didn’t even want to know if she has a dog! She started with a successful custom baby clothing line, Blessed Be the Name which led her to open a retail space Favorite Laundry. Then she recently launched Read more…
Oh man, oh man! I am so excited to bring this interview with Tamar from Nest Pretty Things! I have been a a HUGE fan of Tamar’s jewelry for several years. She is so talented! She really digs in during this interview and talks how she got started, how she sources one of a kind Read more…
Karyn Shonk is a jeweler with an industrial eye. She mixes grit and glamour in a way that I just LOVE! In this interview she talks about her very interesting past and about her search for the right creative path. She talks about how she “studied” the art of fine jewelry by finding the perfect mentor as well Read more…
Meet Liz Stanley from the blog Say Yes to Hoboken. What started out as a hobby for her has turned into a full time business. We love that! She also blogs at Babble, Momtastic and Apartment Therapy. She shares oh-so stylish tips and tutorials for mothers like herself. In this interview she shares how she Read more…
Leanne Mai-ly Hilgart is a woman on a mission! She listened to her heart and it has lead her down an exciting path of vegan fashion. You read that right! Teen Vogue put it this way, “When Leanne Mai-ly Hilgart, founder of Vaute Couture, set out to create her own line of coats, the former Read more…
