Style Talks from Backstage, Front Row and Around Town → Day 4 at NYFW│AW17
A look into backstage with Aveda and how they prepped for the Hellessy show. Two stunning collections put together by AMCONYC: Rack Addik from season 14 “Project Runway” and Ivory Couture with a special performance by Chris Porter. And some Valentine treats…
Your Fashion Guide for the Snow Through The Blizzard → Day 3 at NYFW│AW17
The doors at the Skylight Clarkson opened today and the weather gods blessed us with snow … in the form of a blizzard. But like any work of art — NYFW must go on and we’ll still do it in…
5 Hacks to Better Wellness & Health Habits │ The NYFW Edition
NYFW can get hectic and most don’t tell you about the struggles — because like many jobs, they’re real. Part consists of not having much time and stretching yourself between shows, locations, and networking opportunities. Then getting home to write…
Bomber Jackets and Familiar Faces → Day 1 at NYFW│AW17
The unusual and creative debuts during NYFW! A look into trends, collections, inspiration and style with Philip Ayler and the NYLON project. At the Philip Ayler collection, in SoHo’s What Goes Around Comes Around boutique, surrounded by the classics like…
The Basics You’ll Need to Know for the Superbowl Game & Additional Sports Facts
We are stronger together than we are alone. ~Walter Payton Football Facts: 1. A touchdown is worth 6 points and the most valuable scoring play in the NFL. 2. An offensive formation is considered illegal if there are more than…
A Look Into NYFWM with Modern Society // FW17
NYFWM is upon us and it’s the mens turn to debut. Because guess what — ‘ladies first’ shouldn’t have to be a thing. To kick things off for me — I was invited to the Modern Society show at the…
The $2,000 — 24K Pizza at Industry Kitchen with Chef Bunay
When it comes to food and creations — NYC has some of the most unique. Including Pizza! The one on my radar recently has been this $2,000 pizza at Industry Kitchen. Nestled along the East River next to the historic South…
What to Expect During the FounderMade 2017 Wellness Summit
Last year I attended the FounderMade event where beauty was the focus — this year it’s all about wellness and I couldn’t be happier! Once again I will be surrounded by impactful founders, entrepreneurs, and game changers. Since this year…
A Traveler’s Guide to the Green Heart of Italy → Umbria
Italy has a green heart and this beating ♥ is Umbria. Let’s get right to it → Which is the best season to visit Umbria? Fall. No doubt: fall. Why? Because it’s not hot or cold yet. But also because in…
9 Times Fashion Embraced Feminism & Where To Get Yours
What once sounded like an angry characteristic has molded its way into the positive light of equality it always thirsted for. I’m talking about feminism. The kind that has no gender disqualifications. I’m talking about women hood. The kind that reaches…
Differences Make the World Beautiful → Women’s March in NYC
We live in an incredibly beautiful world where change is a choice and we have the freedom to obtain it. One of my favorite photographers, of all time — Tutti del Monte — got active with the Women’s March in…
The Dual Experience with Jacqueline Helene Barsky
When I Need a Professional Make-Up Artist and Yoga Instructor to the Rescue↓ I call for Jacqueline Helene Barsky → a professional who has combined her passions into talent as a make-up artist and yoga instructor. She is the ultimate…
Women Power 👊🏻👊🏽👊🏿 A Historic March
Today in New York → Men, women, and children march for a cause as support around the world pours in. I’m proud to be a woman! And as I watch all around the world people coming together — I see…
A Motivational Talk Over Good Food and the Perfect Ambience at Black Barn
I believe everything should be done with purpose. Whether it’s during down, up, or in-between times → we all need every single moment of its existence. As cheerful as I am — I too need days to disconnect. Whereas…
A List of the 7 Best Foods for Your Stomach’s Health
Editor’s note: Because keeping fit and in shape — or loosing a few pounds and toning your body should always be trending. But it’s important to balance your fitness goals and work from within. This includes what we eat to…
What I Learned about the Internet During Influence + Engage 2017
It’s no surprise that social media is a powerful platform and as more and more influencers rise with purpose, there is hope. Because the most valuable thing an influencer has is the trust of their audience and with great influence comes great…
The King of Italian Cheeses → Parmigiano-Reggiano
Take it from an Italian like me ↓ Parmigiano-Reggiano is really the King of Italian Cheeses. It’s unique and inimitable taste is the return from a long journey through nine centuries of history. Passing through a fertile countryside, stretching from the…
Turned My Birthday Into a Lifestyle → Girls Trip To Cuba 2016 with Juana Grant
First and foremost: I would like to express how grateful I am to turn another year older and wiser! Another year of life to travel in abundance — I am a lucky woman. Experiencing different cultures and ways of…
A Look at the Old, New, and Timeless · Unpacking Fashion at the Met
An exhibit honoring the Masterworks: Unpacking Fashion at the Met Museum → the ones who dared to undue the norm. There is such a sense of beauty in fashion. From the way it’s made to the way it’s styled. So this…
Hair Tips for Fishtail Braids Styled by Aveda · What I Wish I Knew
When it comes to hair braids, they’re perfect all year round. Both effortless and chic → as long as you know all the tricks to these three stand braids. But let’s be real → it takes practice. If you’re anything like me,…