“If there’s a book that you want to read, but it hasn’t been written yet, then you must write it!” ―Toni Morrison From the beginning of time, literature and responsible journalism have mirrored public opinion and public action. Consider author Harriet Beecher Stowe and her bestseller Uncle Tom’s Cabin, which […]
“I’ve spent my life fighting for children, families, and our country . . . and I’m not stopping now. Life is not about what happens to you, it’s about what you do with what happens to you so get back out there. [My mother] lived to be 92 years old, […]
Five stars for this novel that in spite of its being written before To Kill a Mockingbird, is its sequel. My research tells me that when Harper Lee submitted this her first book for publication, she was turned down and told to write a novel about a younger protagonist, thus […]
What has always fascinated me about Custo Barcelona is his ability to combine textiles and colors, and many of his collections that I have personally seen debuted on the runways have incorporated this unique quality. Has every collection of his been a huge hit? I would venture to say so. […]
Art Hearts Fashion, presented by AIDS Healthcare Foundation in Association with FTL Moda showcased a selection of very talented designers, hosted at Vanderbilt Hall. Art Hearts Fashion Founder and Designer Erik Rosete opened the show with his Mister Triple X “Vortex” collection. This was a lighthearted line of swimsuits and summer […]
Malan Breton’s Spring/Summer 2016 collection, kicking off New York Fashion Week. The line wowed with bright shimmery hues of fuchsia, white, blue; and one standout piece was a regal skirt gown that was accented with crayon green, personifying a formal, self-assured woman. Breton’s use of prints was bolder than I had anticipated. Had […]
