New York is the wonderful city that I’ve called home for the last 9 years. New York is amazing, but it can crush you to dust if you aren’t strong willed and a self motivator, especially if you come here for your passion. It’s rare to meet a person who lives in New York, who is actually from New York…
I was looking for a more than basic cotton two piece skirt and top set for Summer, something lightweight easy and cute. I always check out Freepeople.com but have never really gotten anything from their site. But all of a sudden I love everything. I love the easy, beachy, bohemian look of just about everything on the website. This set…
Sometimes I indulge in themed dressing or an actual ensemble if you will. Most of the time these looks are inspired by places, runway shows, photos in magazines that I’ve seen or holidays. In this case I was thinking all things Mexican and what better holiday than Cinco De Mayo. Photography by Deem Sanders Top: Ekineyo | Skirt: Vintage via…
The CIVIDINI SS 2015 Collection was based on the inspiration that one shouldn’t judge a book by it’s cover. That people are always making first impressions buts it only later that you discover the hidden details and features under the surface that often are the primary features. The collection utilizes a lot of transparent fabrics, showing the layers underneath peeking…
An interesting back drop and lovely collection was staged inside a specialty design shop for the Maurizio Pecoraro presentation. Very unique and totally not of the norm I knew Monroe and I were in for a treat. Maurizio Pecoraro caught my attention with his superb attention to detail through beading, imagery, and weaving patterns. Fusing the world of pottery and…
Today I had the honor of attending the Seventh Annual Supima Design Competition at New York Fashion Week Lincoln Center. Supima is America’s luxury cotton founded in 1954 and designers clamor to use it for their designs given its ultra soft quality. In 2008 Supima began an annual design competition to give up and coming designers a place to showcase…
