Because summer is ending oh so quickly, I decided to entertain my guests with a Caribbean-themed dinner with a dash of Afghan/Persian-inspired side dishes. You’ve never made them like this before! And I should know, as these are original recipes—things I learned from…
What’s better than your mothers cooking? A deep tissue massage — actually any kind of luxurious massage … for $50. In honor of Spa Week — which partners with spas across the U.S. — they invited team WtD in for an…
Can You Paint With All the Colors of the Wind? … Back when Pocahontas asked me if I can can? I was determined to live by the YES! … and I did. Over the years I learned a few things about…
Although NYFW SS16 has come to an end the trendsetting, styles, and the art of fashion continues! One of the most enjoyable things to see are the ways millennials are integrating tech and fashion into more than just entertainment but a…
My last day at NYFW included my very first day backstage at a runway! Through PR Girl, Inc, and my connections with the lovely and gracious Gina Doost, I was able to provide live Instagram coverage from backstage at the…
I’ve learned that when it comes to neckties, whether it’s for business or personal use, wearing the right tie can earn a lot of respect for the man who’s wearing it. As a kid, my dad wouldn’t wear just any tie and as…
To my Jewish friends and family – G’mar Hatimah Tovah To my Muslim friends and family – Eid Mubarak To my Christian friends and family – Enjoy this last day of summer Much love to all as we all come…
Life…when one project is done it seems like there’s 3 more that reveal themselves. There’s a beauty to this engine we use to get us through good and bad times. A bottle of wine with good friends is always a…
Any New Yorker knows that their city is the maker of some of the finest breads and bakeries. In this fun filled city, there’s many mom & pop shops that bring out the best in their flour but one of…
A night full of daring styles, sweet treats, and great personalities … that was the scene for the Styled with the Left event by Xaymara Rodriguez. Jeff and I attended in support of one of WtD’s very own contributors, Jessica…
Inspired by feminine decadence, Costello is merging his bold shapes with a softer and sweeter color palate. “This collection has more movement, leaving more to the imagination,” according to Costello. It evokes the sexiness of a tight dress with…
Northern California: It all started Saturday afternoon. A fire started and it rapidly spread to 40,000 acres by Sunday morning. What was a bunch of peaceful hamlets were now burned or burning and the rest were a place for evacuees. By…
The best advice I’ve ever gotten on fashion and style is to OWN YOUR LOOK! In my Middle Eastern case, I wanted to connect with culture in fashion terms. So I turned to one of the most memorable collections I’ve seen during…
One of my favorite designers is Jay Godfrey — a heart full of love and compassion with talents to amaze you! Godfrey has impeccable taste that Wows in person and on the red carpet. His designs have graced stars like…
GEORGINE held her Spring/Summer 2016 Runway Show at The Dock at Skylight Moynihan Station. For Spring/Summer 2016, GEORGINE wanted to break traditional dressing protocols and defy the conventional approach of how people normally dress. For instance, leathers are treated in pastels in…
This week I got to play in my city with a few of my favorite things like street style, rooftops, and that 70s era! If you look back in history of the women who are most memorable and most…
An all white collection by the inspiring Jay Godfrey who draped his dazzling attire on these exotic models. Jay Godfrey’s Spring 2016 is inspired by the work of the late interior designer and architect David Collins. Godfrey’s collection…
I have a nice little collection of vintage band tees growing inside my closet now. I’ve been picking them up here and there, and trying to stick with bands that were heavy-hitters in my early taste developmental stages. I know…
Shows like these are so much fun! A fashion palette to inspire collections and SS16 Bec & Bridge opened the ready-to-wear show with a bohemian and vibrant vibe, flowing, sexy silhouettes with a mix of traveller inspired looks and red earthy…
There is a special place for tragedies in one’s heart. It’s where strength is built and new beginnings are formed. Most people, all around the world, remember where they were the morning of 9/11. When the planes crashed into…