It’s really amazing to be involved in this production and to be able to have complete control over everything. It allows us to bring our sponsors in—things that we couldn’t do before—working with IMG and Smashbox because they had their own sponsors. It allows us to have complete creative control over all the branding of the shows.

Next to lung cancer, breast cancer is the leading cause of death among women in the United States, and with technology and awareness, it has become very curable. About 1 in 8 American women will develop breast cancer in her lifetime. With scheduled mammograms and early detection, the cure rate is high. It is safe to say that everybody is doing his/her part to create awareness, including the fashion industry. Below are a few brands that are giving back in hopes of wiping out this disease.

I have heard my girlfriends complain that their boyfriends changed their status without telling them, or some pervert showed his privates on her wall. Others posted offensive comments on their walls, inciting a verbal riot; and still others put links to porn or even illegal activity on their walls. Then there are the mellow account holders who display their family photos, recent trips to Disneyland, and their grandmother’s 80th birthday celebration. Still yet, depending on how many groups you belong to or friends you have, the barrage of messages, alerts, event invitations . . . is overwhelming. And the final straw is when you just sign on for a moment to check your messages, someone tries to chat with you. Usually some guy who thinks you’re cute and is scamming for chicks.

When Dizzy was performing, I was looking at him and pinching myself: “This man is actually my employee? I’m employing Dizzy Gillespie?” It’s quite a feeling! His performance was on Easter weekend. My husband bought a big lamb. We cooked it and invited all the musicians. We had a feast that Dizzy Gillespie always talked about.

This collection was enchanting and pretty. Any woman wanting to feel more feminine or be the belle of the ball should consider Monique L’huillier’s Spring 2011 Collection.

I ran into TV personality and stylist Robert Verdi at Lincoln Center on September 13, 2010. We had both just seen the Carolina Herrera show, and I was curious to get his thoughts about fashion week in New York this season.

After a recent stint at WAA (Western Arts Alliance) in Long Beach, California, I had the pleasure of listening to one of the most beautiful male voices I have ever heard live.  Mark Masri performed Wednesday, September 1, at the Beacon Ballroom at the Hyatt Regency Hotel, Long Beach.  I suppose I should give a little history.  WAA is a nonprofit sector that supports venue presenters for the performing arts centers.   Many presenters come to this annual conference to find their acts to book for […]

You finally finished your album. All the songs are tracked. You’re fairly pleased with your performances, and after letting all your friends listen, you feel confident enough to finally mix your masterpiece. So where do you go from here?

He took the godessy out of the gown and put it in a cocktail dress. Wide legged trousers, pencil skirts and wrap-dresses flowed seamlessly on the runway.

Max Ryan talks about his experience on SEX AND THE CITY 2 .