Journey of a Fashion Start-Up: Perseverance Through the Unknown

Navigating through the treacherous waters of the fashion industry can be a difficult task to tackle alone. There are sharks in the water ready to snap their jaws at the  slightest whiff of blood. Luckily, it’s been a team effort between me and Igor to get our company C’est Mode Chic off the ground but […]

Hosting A Cocktail Party Without The Fuss

Chocolate and alcohol— never has a combination been more deliciously sweet. Pair that with good company and voilà! You have an instant weekend party! With winter holding us hostage here on the northeast for the next several weeks, what better way to kill the time until Spring’s rescue—I mean arrival—than to host a house party. Themed […]

Fashion Start-Up C’est Mode Chic Gears-Up for Spring Unveiling

Launching a business is proving to be one of the most challenging tasks we have ever undertaken in our lives and at the same time one of the most rewarding. Our fashion accessories company, C’est Mode Chic, is two months away from launching. While the journey towards that goal has been bumpy to say the […]

Michael Kors Fall 2014 Runway Show: A Vision in Gray

When we think of gray, it’s not usually a color that elicits vibrancy, excitement, and elegance. However, Michael Kors Fall 2014 runway show at Mercedes Benz Fashion Week quickly changed our minds about the otherwise dreary color that is gray. Echoing trends that are hot right now, Michael Kors’ collection mesmerized us with its metallic […]

Badgley Mischka’s Fall 2014 Runway Show Dazzles in Gold

Reminiscent of the tailored looks of the 1950s, Mark Badgley and James Mischka’s Fall 2014 collection mesmerized in an opulent show of gold Tuesday morning at Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week. This impressive collection, filled with bold brocades, lavish embroidery, and animal print, exudes an attitude of elegance and glitz. The peplum jacket in a metallic copper […]

DVF Fall 2014 Runway Show Electrifies with Bold Patterns and a Sexy Attitude

With the pulsating beats of St.Vincent performing live at Spring Studios during the runway show, Diane Von Furstenberg put on a presentation to remember for her Fall 2014 collection, which was high on bold patterns, rich hues, and fluid fabrics. “Bohemian Rhapsody” (the name of the collection) pulsed with striking prints that varied from whimsical […]

BCBGMAXAZRIA Fall 2014 Runway Show and the Trends to Look for in the Season

BCBGMAXAZRIA, celebrating its 25th anniversary, went for the minimalist approach for its Fall 2014 collection at Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week on Thursday but kept it elegant with luscious furs, asymmetrical maxi skirts, and decorative coral and turquoise elements. If their collection is any indication of the fall trends for next season, here’s what to look out for: […]

Get Ready For It! New York Fashion Week Starts!

Try as we might, the fashion industry is always several seasons ahead of us. Thus, it is no surprise that while we drudge through snow, get sucked into a polar vortex and hammered by bitter wind chills, the fashion world will debut its 2014 Fall/Winter collections this week. Starting Thursday, the opulence and luxury of […]

Must-Bring Items for Your Next Trip to the Slopes

Here is a confession from a snowboard addict: I live for the winter and embrace the cold temperatures like a mother to a newborn—with love and affection. Yet, there are moments when that love is questioned, particularly in the early hours of the morning as my heavily booted feet navigate the icy patches of the […]

New Year, New Goals! Let’s Make It Happen.

The start of the New Year has the ability to restore our optimism in life. Suddenly the future is ripe with possibility. We become somewhat euphoric then make resolutions such as, to eat healthier, exercise more, drink less, and be better people. How long does it last? It can go from anywhere to a few […]