the striped elephant

R29: “You’ve done so many great things in fashion (and more) – what is your proudest accomplishment to date?” “Being a successful woman in the world of fashion and retail. I am often the only woman among a room of male executives. It is empowering and drives me to do my best! I have a [...]

“For some of us, books are as important as almost anything else on earth. What a miracle it is that out of these small, flat, rigid squares of paper unfolds world after world after world, worlds that sing to you, comfort and quiet or excite you. Books help us understand who we are and how [...]

In honor of Memorial Day – “Heroes take journeys, confront dragons, and discover the treasure of their true selves.” -Carol Lynn Pearson, American poet, author, screenwriter, and playwright

Since it’s finally spring, and dress season is upon us, I wanted to share a few tips from Rachel Zoe, on how to wear a LBD (Little Black Dress). “- A striking set of earrings is a little less expected and just as cool as a statement necklace. – A fistful of bracelets that blend [...]

Amen to that!

“Fantasy is hardly an escape from reality. It’s a way of understanding it.” -Lloyd Alexander I took an awesome continuing ed. Creative Writing class at NYU this weekend, so I wanted to start the week off with a great writing quote. This quote is from Lloyd Alexander – a writer known for his fantasy novels, from [...]

“Simple is hard to do. But when you get there, it’s so liberating.” -Eileen Fisher, Clothing Designer I am a huge Eileen Fisher fan – from her clothing designs, to the way all her products are designed with sustainable practices in mind, love it all.

“I learned early on that you can’t please everyone all the time. In order to keep your sights set, you have to say no to a lot of things.” - Candace Nelson, L.A. based cofounder of Sprinkles Cupcakes She’s got that right!! There is also a Sprinkles Cupcakes location in NYC, at 780 Lexington Ave., between [...]

“Boots are very seductive in a stronger way than stilettos or satin shoes, which are more fragile. Boots take out anything that is fragile about a woman.” -Anh Duong, artist I couldn’t agree more about this statement, since boots are my absolute favorite shoes to wear!