“Fashion is a constant balancing act of the artistic and the practical; without one or the other, it cannot survive. We don’t create clothes to hang in a museum but rather on someone who has hopes, dreams, and aspirations. It has to suit the purposes of the one who will wear it. Otherwise it is of no use at all.”—Garci Lee, Designer for COIN 1804

Remember when everybody was freaking out over Y2K? If you’re just a teenager, I scarcely expect you to remember that. But the big concern was the computer systems stopping progress, losing valuable, irreplaceable records, maybe even setting off nuclear bombs.

I really need that element of science fiction, fantasy, or paranormal activity. That’s what keeps me guessing about what’s just around the corner. Once you sense that the world you’re seeing is different from the world we know, all bets are off.

Nally & Millie is a crossover contemporary label of tops and dresses in artistic prints and sophisticated solids, designed for versatility, easily switching from daytime to evening. Nally & Millie is the perfectly priced solution that works well with casual denims or for dressier occasions.

Inspired by the traditional clothes of Korea and botanical plates collected in the eighteenth century, Carolina Herrera’s Spring 2011 Collection is filled with floral prints, calligraphy, wide-brimmed straw hats, wide-legged pants, and floor length skirts.

The advice I would give to a fashion designer is simply “NEVER GIVE UP.” The journey can be difficult and things may not go as planned; however, when you stay persistent, you will always find a way. Believe in yourself because if you don’t, no one else will.

Astor Piazzolla’s music is no doubt the main influence of “La Camorra’s” music. But we should say that from the very beginning we’ve arranged and composed our own tango pieces, and nowadays I would say that we’ve reached our own sound—La Camorra’s sound.

When I see somebody in my clothing, I get goose bumps. I get giddy. I get as giddy as being in it. I get excited about watching people try things on. And I almost cry every time someone puts on one of my dresses. I get high like this everyday.

I put together a list of my top five film noir classics that can’t miss for an incredible gift. Of course, there are so many to choose from, so use your imagination if you don’t like my choices. But each movie I have watched repeatedly.

There’s something on this list for everybody and every price range. I know the title seems a little self-serving, but the bottom line is if you wouldn’t want the gift you’re giving, neither will your recipient!