Karl Lagerfeld – Master of Design, Mentor of the Universe of Style By: Hope Wilkos, Writer He was a designer who possessed charisma, charmed the masses unintentionally and his collections carried that immense appeal over a period of decades. Although we recently lost the great Karl Lagerfeld on February 19, 2019, at ...

A Costume Designer for the Decade By:  Hope Wilkos, Writer

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The Breakthrough Designer of New York Fashion Week Fall/Winter 2019 By:  Hope Wilkos, Writer February brings with it the promise of only a couple more months of chilly winter weather. However, the month is also full of warm vibes with a glimpse into new fashion trends for the following Fall/Winter season, always ...

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Designer of Dreams on Display By:  Hope Wilkos, Writer   February marks a magnificent accomplishment in the world of fashion as crowds begin to flock to the Victoria & Albert Museum in London, England for one of the greatest fashion exhibitions of all time and the very first of its kind. Christian Dior:Designer ...

Fashion Speaks In Sustainable Terms By:  Hope Wilkos, Writer Now that the changing landscape of our environment has finally taken on a new yet bittersweet reality, many consumers are opting for a more sustainable future. One industry discovering all kinds of creative ways to go sustainable these days is the fashion industry. ...

A Golden Globe Win for Monique Lhuillier By: Hope Wilkos, Writer It was a golden evening, perfect in every way. Stepping out on the red carpet meant losing all inhibitions, posing graciously for the cameras and smiling at lights flashing from every possible angle. The real winner of the evening on Sunday, January ...

Chanel’s Golden Moment By: Hope Wilkos, Writer   Métiers d'Art Paris-New York 2018/19 Show | CHANEL         Métiers d'Art Paris-New York 2018/19 Show | CHANEL See the latest Métiers d'Art Paris-New York 2018/19 show : decor, mood of the show and guests                Chanel’s Golden Moment As part of his December tradition, Karl Lagerfeld transported us back into ...

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ART BASEL Miami Beach 2018 Captivates Crowds By: Hope Wilkos, Writer       The city of Miami was recently ignited by a flame of creativity and a strong celebrity presence. Art Basel Miami Beach 2018 was celebrating its 17th season which began on Thursday, December 6th and stretched through Sunday, December 9th, 2018. ...

Golden Globe Nominations: Complete List Sandra Oh and Andy Samberg will host the 2019 ceremony on Jan. 6.  Full list of 2019 Golden Globe nominations below: Best Motion Picture – Drama “Black Panther” “BlacKkKlansman” “Bohemian Rhapsody” “If Beale Street Could Talk” “A Star Is Born” Best Actress in a Motion Picture – Drama Glenn Close (“The Wife”) Lady Gaga (“A Star Is Born”) Nicole ...

An Angel Retires Her Wings By: Hope Wilkos, Writer       Ask a model about her aspirations and she will tell you that becoming a ‘Victoria’s Secret Angel’ is about as perfect as it gets. One angel will fondly remember this year’s annual ‘Victoria’s Secret’ Fashion Show, held in November in New York ...

Stella ‘Makes with Love’ By: Hope Wilkos, Writer         One of the most talented designers of our time is taking another leap of faith, jumping into an area of style filled with love and decadence. Stella McCartney knew she had that passion for design at the age of 13 when she finished ...

The Spirit of the Holidays Get Underway In New York City By:  Hope Wilkos, Writer        There is a hint of the holidays making its presence in New York City as the snowflakes hit the ground leaving enough remains to build a small snowman, the air giving off a frigid chill. ...

Hakan Akkaya Recreates Marie Antoinette By:  Hope Wilkos, Writer       A vividly imaginative designer showered with a great deal of admiration at past New York Fashion Weeks, Turkish-born Hakan Akkaya brought a magnificent performance to the runway with his showing of his most recent Fall 2018/Winter 2019 Collection. Over 600 guests took to ...

The Harper’s Bazaar ‘Women of the Year 2018’ Award Goes to………. By:  Hope Wilkos, Writer It is the time of the year for thanks to be given and praises to be spoken. It all began at the close of October with Harper’s Bazaar ‘Women of the Year 2018’ award ceremony. Each year the ...

Be Bold, Be Confident – Join the Campaign on Beauty Cyberbullying By:  Hope Wilkos, Writer   One of the oldest beauty companies in the world, COTY, founded in 1904, announced in London, England, this week, its newest campaign to stand up against beauty cyberbullying. The campaign is a partnership with an organization working ...

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Beauty Runs in the Family By: Hope Wilkos, Writer   We’ve all heard the saying, “Like mother, like daughter” and “It runs in the family.” These are more than just cliché’s, they are the uncanny truth. Supermodels of decades gone by have handed down the tradition of strutting their stuff and easing ...

A Stylish Welcome to Capri Holdings By:  Hope Wilkos, Writer   To some, the news came as a total surprise, to others it signified the end of a European fashion era and the beginning of a brand new worldwide fashion empire. On September 21, 2018, the VERSACE Spring 2019 Fashion show attracted a ...

“Where There is a Will, There’s a Runway” By:  Hope Wilkos, Writer Fashion gives each of us the ability to grow our imagination and expand the realm of our creativity. We take for granted that the possibilities are endless. Dare to dream and it will become a reality. New York Fashion Week has ...

The Villains of New York Fashion Week By:  Hope Wilkos, Writer New York Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2019 has been filled with many firsts this season. Designers have been wowing their followers and stunning industry experts with astonishing collections. One of the most recognized design teams for their over-the-top original presentations time and time ...

Makeup Made for a Cause By:  Hope Wilkos, Writer As New York Fashion Week (#NYFW) gets ready to launch, casting New York City under its spell from September 6th through September 12th, 2018, the models are preparing to represent top designers on the runway. It only takes a few accessories to transform ...

Film Finds Meaning in Miami By:  Hope Wilkos, Writer Calling all sun worshippers, film buffs and fashion fanatics……The magical destination of Miami Beach is getting ready to welcome an elite group to its shores, those with a common love of film, fashion and art. It only happens once a year, and, when ...

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#BLOGHER18 – BECOME EMPOWERED By:  Hope Wilkos, Writer   One of the highlights of a blogger’s career is the opportunity to attend a #BLOGHERSummit/Conference. This is certainly a fantastic way for women to create lasting friendships and industry connections, gain knowledge of new techniques and become educated on global issues today, take steps ...

Setting the Trend @ MIAMI SWIM WEEK By: Hope Wilkos, Writer  Miami Swim Week 2019 will surely go down in the history books of fashion as one of the most unique events to heat up the South Beach streets. Taking place from July 12th through July 17th, 2018, in the heart of ...

Madrid Stages Breathtaking Fashion Event By:  Hope Wilkos, Writer                Madrid, Spain is known for its gorgeous plazas, ancient cathedrals and historical streets, but, nothing is as breathtaking as Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Madrid. This year marks the 68thedition of the magical fashion event, showcased by innovative creativity coupled with an international flavor. The ...

  A Colorful Journey with Marc Cain By: Hope Wilkos, Writer   Berlin Fashion Week attracts a diversified set of designers, industry trade officials, celebrities, media and fashion followers twice a year. The stage is set and innovative trends are revealed that will forever influence the international fashion world. Often compared to London and ...

2018 CFDA Fashion Awards Overshadow Grief By:  Hope Wilkos, Writer           The fashion world was left with a strong sense of emptiness after the announcement of designer Kate Spade’s death the week of June 4th, 2018. Brightness became darkness, and, for just a moment, creativity became stifled. It seemed ...

  By:  Hope Wilkos, Writer Even before its debut, it has created quite a stir in the world of television and master social media.  Launching on Sunday, June 3rd, 2018, an exciting new pilot series will premiere on FX at 9:00 pm ET. The name of the show is “POSE”, already well-known ...

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Finding Fashion in Sydney – Mercedes Benz Fashion Week By:  Hope Wilkos, Writer   The scenery was right out of an amazing storybook tale. Combine that with innovative designers, elegant collections and some of the most gorgeous models in the world and you have Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Australia. Some of the ...

Royalty Takes on a New Meaning By:  Hope Wilkos, Writer              The fairytale wedding of Prince Harry and Miss Meghan Markle will surely become one of the most notable events of 2018. With this magical union came a leap of faith for all young women across the globe, and ...

Gowns and Glamour Galore! By:  Hope Wilkos, Writer The week of May 7, 2018 was filled with plenty of glamour and divine gowns as two of the most elegant and intoxicating events of the year both got underway. [caption id="attachment_22378" align="alignnone" width="263"] NEW YORK, NY - MAY 07: Madonna performs during the Heavenly ...

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Beautycon Redefines The Shape of Beauty By: Hope Wilkos, Writer The scene at Beautycon. Comic Con has nothing on Beautycon, one of the fashion elites most talked about beauty festivals in the nation today. Like comic books are to Comic Con, lifestyle brands are to Beautycon Festival. Each year, this festival sells out in ...

Let the Party Begin with Jeffrey Cares By: Hope Wilkos, Writer    - New York Fashion Week may set the modish city in motion, but, there is another stylish event that shapes fashion in the spring in this trendsetting mecca. One of the huge events that continues to raise over $9 million in ...

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Mourning a Miracle in the Design World By:  Hope Wilkos, Writer   March 10, 2018 will forever be regarded as a very sad day in the design world. On that historic date, we lost one of the most influential designers of all time, Hubert de Givenchy. Hubert de Givenchy was known as one of ...

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Oscar Winners 2018: See The Complete List MARCH 5, 2018 7:30 AM     Photo: Getty Images   The 2018 Oscar nominations came with their fair share of snubs and surprises—what’s new? The drama continued over at Los Angeles’s Dolby Theatre at the 90th Annual Academy Awards where anything can happen. Find out whether crowd favorites left empty-handed or the ...

  ALL THE BEST LOOKS FROM THE ACADEMY AWARDS RED CARPET written by Charles Manning March 4, 2018 Margot Robbie in Chanel (Getty Images) It’s Oscar’s time! take a look at all the amazing red carpet looks from the 90th annual Academy Awards below  So pretty! SO PRETTY!  

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The Fashion Industry Puts One Step Forward For Victims of Hurricane Harvey By: Hope Wilkos, Writer The fashion industry never ignores, nor forgets, those that are most in need. It is simply unfathomable what the residents of Houston, Beaumont and Rockport, Texas have had to endure during Hurricane Harvey’s landfall as a ...

Palm Beach Swim Week Takes To The Water Once Again By: Hope Wilkos, Writer The shiny Teslas and Jaguars make their way down Worth Avenue, the most elite avenue in all of Palm Beach, past designer storefronts displaying customized collections for the season. Only minutes away, just over the bridge, in ...

Google Invites You To ‘WEAR CULTURE’ By: Hope Wilkos, Writer The history of fashion dates back further than anyone can imagine. Part of the enigma is held by every outfit, every accessory, every designer collection, because it is always accompanied by some unique story. With all this couture craze playing a key role ...

Kors Introduces His Newest Collection By:  Hope Wilkos, Writer Women love to feel elegant, appear breathtaking and strikingly beautiful as they stand out in a crowd while still dressing the part. With all the recent galas and award ceremonies opening the month of June, it is no wonder that is the “go ...

She Is More Than Just A Pretty Face By:  Hope Wilkos, Writer With looks that have won over generations of admirers, Natalia Vodianova is one of those supermodels that stands out for unmeasurable qualities that come so easily to her; kindness, generosity, vivacious personality and everlasting positivity mixed with sharp intuitiveness. Natalia was ...

“Water ——  Champion The Cause” By:  Hope Wilkos, Writer These days, prominent corporations are magnanimously recognizing the importance of saving our planet. All it takes is courage and commitment to get the philanthropic initiative off the ground and before the eyes of the concerned public. is successfully creating sustainable fashion ...

#Go Red, Wear Red By:  Hope Wilkos, Writer Our nation was engulfed in a sea of red on Friday, February 3, 2017.  By now, you may be wondering the reason for so much red.  There is tremendous meaning in this day which overflows into the entire month of February. Every year on ...

Eco-Fashion Sets The Stage For 2017  By:  Hope Wilkos, Writer At a time when many of us value the importance of sustainable living, taking that large step towards the progression of saving the environment creates a very positive footprint for all to follow, now and in the future. The fashion world has quickly ...

Michael Kors Reveals His Transeason Kors Collection 2017 By:  Hope Wilkos, writer The fashion industry always looks forward to the next season with its spot on trends, and, right now we are on the cusp of Spring/Summer, and yet, we still find ourselves waiting for the winter winds to subside. ...

Paris, Angels & The Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show 2016 By:  Hope Wilkos, Writer     One of the most highly anticipated evenings of the holiday season is that one night that “Angels” strut their stuff on the catwalk. This is none other than the traditional Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show which has been going ...

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  You’re Invited To Shop ‘Small Business Saturday’ By:  Hope Wilkos, Writer The Christmas Holiday is almost here. After enjoying the Thanksgiving turkey and taking in an evening of football, predictions are calling for a very successful season of holiday shopping in 2016. Lines already began to form on Monday of Thanksgiving week ...

Halo Awards 2016 Honor Young Community Leaders By:  Hope Wilkos, Writer Here come the Nickelodeon HALO Awards 2016. This award and concert event is being simulcast to audiences across Nickelodeon, TeenNick and Nicktoons. It will take place live at New York’s Pier 36 on November 27, 2016, beginning at 7:00 p.m. EST. Host, ...

Strong Boalt Delivers A New Collection For The Holidays By:  Hope Wilkos, Writer The name may not be familiar to you, but, this particular designer is blessed with enormous creativity and boundless fashion talent. Amanda Boalt grew up in Palm Beach. She fondly remembers the good times with her vivacious grandfather of ...

Giving The Gift Of Love For The Holidays By:  Hope Wilkos, Writer The best months of the year are saved for the end. November and December have so much significance, the union of family and friends to give thanks together for the goodness bestowed upon them, past and present and more to ...

Enjoy The Holidays With Michael Kors’ ‘The Walk’ By:  Hope Wilkos, Writer Sloan Tango: A limited-edition release of 1,250 pieces inspired by the movement of the South American tango, this expressive shoulder bag is trimmed in mini chains and glistening pavé for maximum romance and drama. Just a few days ago, Michael Kors ...

Exhibit, First Of Its Kind, To Arrive At The Museum @ FIT By:  Hope Wilkos, Writer   Ann Lowe, wedding dress, 1968, USA, Gift of Judith A. Tabler, 2009.70.2  (Courtesy of Museum @ FIT) The wonderful world of fashion is being examined through the annals of history in the newest exhibit, soon to debut ...

A Spectacular Season of Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Russia By:  Hope Wilkos, Writer It was exotic, enticing and filled with enough stunning fashions and activities to take your breath away as Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Russia raised the roof this season even higher than last season. It was a designer’s dream of creativity and ...

Chateau Marmont Welcomes Fashion Fund Finalists By:  Hope Wilkos, Writer The west coast of the United States was radiating recently when an entourage of beautiful people were temporarily transported from New York City to Los Angeles to join in the celebration of the CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund Finalists. This is the next generation ...

  SJP Brings Women The LBD By:  Hope Wilkos, Writer   Could Sarah Jessica Parker, the ultimate sweetheart of ‘Sex & The City’, be expanding her fashion enterprise for her loyal fashionable followers, in addition to making a huge comeback in the entertainment world to the awe of those that loved Carrie Bradshaw? So ...

Isabelle Armstrong Bestows Beauty On The Bride - Fall 2017 By:  Hope Wilkos, Writer It is the dream of every little girl to become a fairytale bride and ride off into the sunset with her charming prince. Each of us imagine our wedding day as the time in our lives when wishes ...

  Tampa Bay Fashion Week Fuels Beauty In The South By:  Hope Wilkos, Writer The Tampa Bay area in Florida recently exhibited strength in beauty and fashion as the area welcomed fashion enthusiasts to enjoy a ninth big year of Tampa Bay Fashion Week. (www.fashionweektampabay.com) The main goal of the event was to ...

Patricia Field Packs A Fashionable Punch At NYFW By:  Hope Wilkos, Writer We all idolized Carrie Bradshaw’s closet on the ever famous series, Sex & The City. The stylist responsible for all those amazing looks is Patricia Field, and, after all these years, she is still going strong in her career. ...

By: Hope Wilkos, Writer New York Fashion Week, held every September, seems to hold even more excitement for a select group of fashion honorees. The Daily Front Row Fashion Media Awards salute outstanding individuals and media outlets, in the fashion world, as well as bring rising stars to the forefront of the ...

Palm Beach Shares October With Open Arms By:  Hope Wilkos, Writer   Palm Beach County in sumptuous South Florida is the place to be over the next month and a half. Besides making sure that you get your daily dose of sunshine, there are plenty of heartfelt and philanthropic events and activities to ...

  By:  Hope Wilkos, Writer One of the many joys of New York Fashion Week is being able to attend the debut of designer Son Jung Wan’s seasonal collections. This September it was Spring/Summer 2017. She achieved the inevitable, taking us soaring into a land of sophistication and giving us a brief ...

Reshma’s Courage Inspires At FTL Moda New York Fashion Week By:  Hope Wilkos, Writer It has gone viral this season at New York Fashion Week in an inspiring and motivating sort of way, proof that dreams can become reality, overcoming obstacles with drive and determination. Acid attack survivor Reshma Bano of India ...

By Hope Wilkos, Writer The collections are always bright and bountiful with color, charisma and a bit of intrigue. This season, DESIGUAL (www.desigual.com/en_US) certainly did not disappoint at New York Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2017. The Desigual Fashion Presentation took place on Thursday, September 8, 2016 at 3:00 p.m. at The Arc, Skylight ...

Isabelle Grace Jewelry Goes Pink For Breast Cancer       By:  Hope Wilkos, Writer While September may be welcoming the arrival of fall, October is the month to reach out and continue to build global awareness of the plight of breast cancer. October is traditionally considered National Breast Cancer Awareness Month (http://www.nationalbreastcancer.org/breast-cancer-awareness-month) and ...

Diobox Leads New York Fashion Week Into The Future      By:  Hope Wilkos, Writer As the seasons progress, New York Fashion Week is evolving, feet first into the future, to meet the needs of its tech-savvy attendees and participants.   Although we all consider it ‘New York Fashion Week’ for as long as we ...

Fashion As Seen Through Lenses In Miami  By:  Hope Wilkos, Writer If you are enamored by fashion and inspired by the power of film, Miami has just the event for you. Beginning on September 19th and continuing through September 23, 2016, the fourth annual Miami Fashion Film Festival (www.MIAFFF.org) will showcase ...

Fashion Masterworks @ The Met This Fall By:  Hope Wilkos, Writer   With the overwhelming success in 2016 of the Metropolitan Museum Anna Wintour Costume Institute’s “Manus x Machina:Fashion in an Age of Technology”, it seems only logical that the museum would continue its focus on fashion all the way through the rest ...

DSW Gives Kids Something To Smile About - A Family Affair By:  Hope Wilkos, Writer The news is big and the reception to the announcement is even larger. Yes, it is true that the ever-popular retailer, Designer Shoe Warehouse ( www.dsw.com), is now launching DSW Kids in over 200 of their current ...

Spanish Artist Domínguez de Haro Takes Inspiration From The Sea By:  Hope Wilkos, Writer His abundance of talent has earned him the honorable title of “the new Spanish Picasso”. Domínguez de Haro is the #1 poet and painter of images that conjure up the beauty of what the seafloor holds ...

Style And Sea Turtles Reign at The Gardens Mall In August By: Hope Wilkos, Writer Get out of the heat and surround yourself with luxury and decadence as the most prestigious Gardens Mall in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, invites its visitors in for some cause-worthy events during the month of August. It ...

Art Hearts Fashion Dominates Miami Swim Week - July 2016 By:  Hope Wilkos, Writer   The month of July, once again, caught Art Hearts Fashion spreading the love. This time they arrived in the tropical paradise known as Miami Beach. Art Hearts Fashion has consistently taken the world by storm, breaking new ground ...

Miami International University of Art & Design Makes Magical Memories At Swim Week By:  Hope Wilkos, Writer Miami Beach went from wonderfully warm and inviting to sizzling hot this month from Thursday, the 14th through Tuesday, the 19th of July, 2016. In 2015, Miami Swim Week decided to start a new chapter ...

The Michael Kors Man Is Ready For Spring 2017 By:  Hope Wilkos, Writer The votes are in and as it comes to a close, New York Fashion Week Men gets a big thumbs up. Innovative ideas, outstanding tailored looks and wildly creative designs cap off a week of designer presentations and collection ...

  By:  Hope Wilkos, Writer We are counting down to one of the most glorious and monumental events in sports history, the time when athletes know that they have reached the pinnacle of success. The Rio 2016 Olympic and Paralympic Games are set to begin on August 5, 2016, just over a ...

  The Gucci Museum Pays Tribute to Tom Ford By:  Hope Wilkos, Writer   His designs have been labeled as creative masterpieces, innovative, game changing and sometimes even provocative. Tom Ford is one of those designers who, without a doubt, continues to steal the spotlight wherever he goes and with whatever he undertakes. Ford ...

  Life Under The Printed Palms With Lilly Pulitzer By:  Hope Wilkos, Writer Bright tropical prints and gorgeous tanned models made for a spectacular day in New York City on Tuesday, June 7, 2016. This is what summer is all about as the Lilly Pulitzer brand unveiled the latest 2017 Resort 365 Collection ...

Michael Kors Presents In A Different Fashion   By: Hope Wilkos The manner in which fashion is presented is continuing to transition to meet the demands of the industry. Jumpstarting fashion and creating somewhat of a mystery for what the next season holds in the way of trends is what this may ...

  Sultry Swimsuits Coming To Miami   Courtesy of Funkshion By: Hope Wilkos, Writer South Beach is known for beautiful bodies clad in bikinis, tantalizing tankinis taking to the surf, and amazing swimsuit styles beyond your wildest dreams. So it is only fitting that Swim Fashion Week Miami Beach returns for the second ...

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The Fashion Parade at Cannes Film Festival 2016          By:  Hope Wilkos, Writer       It is one of the most exclusive film festivals in the world. Just as remarkable as the films themselves are the couture fashions which seem to take center stage. The Red Carpet is rolled out and ...

    Universal Smile Award Recipient, Kate Hudson, attends the Operation Smile Gala Universal Smile Recipient, Kate Hudson, and Master of Ceremonies, Brooke Burke-Charvet, donned in black sequence at the Operation Smile Gala New York’s finest hit the red carpet last night at Cipriani 42nd Street to show their support at Operation Smile's 14th Annual ...

   The MET Examines Fashion In An Age Of Technology By:  Hope Wilkos, Writer   Sarah Burton for Alexander McQueen, Fall 2013 Photo: Catwalking / Courtesy of The Metropolitan Museum of Art   In less than one week, all eyes in the fashion world will be fixated on the MET located on Museum Row in New York ...

PBIFF 2016 Delights Audiences By:  Hope Wilkos, Writer For nine thrilling days, all eyes in the film industry were focused on Palm Beach as the exclusive community within South Florida celebrated its 21st year of the Palm Beach International Film Festival. The festival took place at various venues throughout the county, all ...

  CFDA and M*A*C Make It Real By:  Hope Wilkos, Writer   One of the most prominent names in the fashion industry today is an organization made up of highly respected designers, Council of Fashion Designers of America, commonly referred to as CFDA. They are the leader, the mentor, the industry soothsayer and ...

Gwen James Honored At SASSY 2016 Conference  By Monique Nolan Photo Credit: Roland Hyde Congratulations to Gwen James owner of Dream Castle Resorts, Montego Bay, Jamaica  who was honored with the SASSY Of The Year 2016 Award. A well deserved accolade for Gwen James , this recognition is thoroughly deserved for the contribution she has made by inspiring and ...

Desigual Autumn/Winter 2016 Focuses On The City   By:  Hope Wilkos, Writer It is always a treat to attend a DESIGUAL Fashion Show. The brand took us into the sublime once again at New York Fashion Week held earlier in February. DESIGUAL paid homage to the ever-evolving and forever inspiring urban metropolis. Ready to ...

  Kors Goes InstaGlam During New York Fashion Week Fall 2016 By:  Hope Wilkos, Writer This wasn’t your ordinary New York Fashion Week for celebrated designer, . This fashion show, taking place on Wednesday, February 17, 2016, was all about his customers, his followers and devoted fans that have thrown him directly into ...

By: Hope Wilkos, Writer   New York Fashion Week continues to present commanding performances as Fall Fashion Week 2016 gets underway this week.   One designer who believes dreams come in a kaleidoscope of skills is proud to be debuting his newest collection this week as part of New York Fashion Week. Kanye West, ...

  HASTY PUDDING THEATRICALS AWARDS KERRY WASHINGTON AS WOMAN OF THE YEAR By: Hope Wilkos, Writer While the Oscars have drawn a considerable amount of attention for their lack of diversity in the category of nominees, another award ceremony is celebrating diversity with their annual ‘Woman Of The Year’ award that took place on ...

  ‘Toast For The Cause’ Raises Needed Funds At The Golden Globes  By Hope Wilkos (Writer) The Golden Globes are more than just a walk on the Red Carpet or a way for one celebrity to outdo the other. Although much of the generosity of the event takes place beyond the view of the ...

Girls On The Run Raises The Bar By:  Hope Wilkos, Writer   Thumbing through one of the largest publications in health, wellness, beauty and style (SELF MAGAZINE), I ran across an insert to the magazine which introduced an amazing initiative for young girls.   GIRLS ON THE RUN INTERNATIONAL will mark one of its landmark ...

Marketing The Angels By:  Hope Wilkos, Writer   No matter if you are 15 years old or 50 years old, the line is always long, come holiday time at Victoria’s Secret. The retailer is even more chaotic the day after the annual VS Fashion Show is held at the beginning of December. Who ...

Holiday Dressing With New York City Department Stores By:  Hope Wilkos, Writer   There is no finer place to celebrate the holidays than in the heart of New York City. Not only does the winter chill and the skating rinks in Bryant Park and Rockefeller Center raise your holiday spirits, but, the decorations ...

GLAMOUR CELEBRATES 25TH WOMEN OF THE YEAR AWARDS By:  Hope Wilkos, Writer     It is an honor that very few women are blessed to be able to experience. Those who do receive that honor have a deep and abiding appreciation for one publication that stands out for its exceptional work. Glamour Magazine just ...

By:  Hope Wilkos,Writer   The Country Music Awards celebrated its long-standing 49th year, recognizing outstanding talent in the world of country music. The award ceremony took place on Wednesday, November 4, 2015, in the heartland of country music, Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena.   Marking their eighth year of officiating the     , country superstars Brad Paisley ...

By:  Hope Wilkos, Writer   Friday, November 6, 2015, brought with it a variety of celebrities, entertainers, musicians and philanthropists, who came together for the Voss Foundation 6th Annual Women Helping Women luncheon. They joined together all bound for the Stephan Weiss Studio, located at 711 Greenwich Street in New York City. Warmth filled ...

By: Hope Wilkos, Writer   Designer Donna Karan has always seemed to be on top of the world. She has gained tremendous respect in the fashion industry and gives courage and strength to those emerging designers with a desire to live out their dream. In the month of October, Donna Karan has launched ...

5 Things You Didn’t Know About Kim Kardashian West We know. “Things you didn’t know about Kim Kardashian West” is sort of an oxymoron. The social media star has, after all, published a coffee-table book of selfies. One of her weddings was broadcast on E!. Her bottom broke the Internet. She ...

Beyoncé and Jay Z Pull Off a Modern Bonnie and Clyde Fashion Moment Ever since the release of “Bonnie & Clyde” in 2002, Beyoncé and Jay Z’s love story has caught the public imagination. As much as fashion fans furiously scan through Bey’s social media for daily updates on her #OOTD, ...

The 2015 GLAMMY AWARDS GET YOUR VOTE By: Hope Wilkos, Writer We are all familiar with the GRAMMY Awards, the Emmy Awards, the Tony Awards and the ultimate OSCAR Awards, however, there is one coveted award program that allows the fashion industry to interactively pick the best beauty products of the year ...

  Art Hearts Fashion NYFW Spring 2016 Grand Central Station Welcomes  Station Art Hearts Fashion NYFW Spring 2016 By: Hope Wilkos, Writer Making their way across the hemisphere to display fashion in a very special presentation highlighting the most creative designers of our time,  Art Hearts Fashion raises awareness through fashion for finding a cure ...

Viola Davis Gave the Most Powerful Emmy Awards Acceptance Speech of All Time September 20, 2015 11:35 pm by  Jessie Heyman    Viola Davis became the first African-American woman to win the    Emmy Award  for best actress in a drama series for her role on How to Get Away with Murder, then delivered ...

The New & Improved New York Fashion Week  By:  Hope Wilkos, Writer It is a new day and the curtain rises on a much more contemporary New York Fashion Week  in September. Gone are the long lines leading into the designer fashion shows and the daily scene outside Lincoln Center of all those ...

Adidas Shares Adigirl With Teens By:  Hope Wilkos, Writer Teens that are focused on sports and a more active lifestyle, will love the unique new clothing collection by . On July 22, 2015, the sports-related company unveiled 'The Adigirl Collection.' , one of the first corporations to get into the ring with sports ...

Dress For Success Builds Bonds By: Hope Wilkos, Writer It is very easy to take some of the smallest gifts we have with no appreciation for how we got those gifts. It is sometimes inherent to cast aside thoughts of those less fortunate. There is one non-profit organization that continues to brighten ...

The MET Makes 2015 A Stylish Year  By:  Hope Wilkos, Writer In every sense of the word, this has been ‘THE’ year for the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City. This isn’t just your normal museum.  Not only is it historic, dating back to 1866, but the day will slip ...

LYCRA® XTRA LIFE™ AND HAMMOCK OPEN MIAMI SWIM WEEK By:  Hope Wilkos, Writer Sun, surf, sand and swimsuits. How could you ask for anything more during this steamy hot summer? It is time to head down to South Beach and soak in the sun while you admire the steamy new swimsuit trends ...

Supermodel Turned Superstar By:  Hope Wilkos, Writer A timeless beauty who has captured the secret to staying young, once again, proves that her skills and strong initiative have taken her down various avenues. Cindy Crawford inspires those that have followed her throughout her career. Google Images Crawford has been one of the original supermodels of all ...

A New Fashion Week Gets In Full Swing By:  Hope Wilkos, Writer No, you don't need to look at your calendar. It isn't February and it isn't September, but something big is on the horizon and heading this way.  The neighborhood of Soho within the Manhattan area is feeling that flurry of ...

Activewear In The Workplace? By:  Hope Wilkos, Writer These days, society is becoming more and more actively engaged in the desire to look good, feel good, work out and wear exercise attire more often. Quite honestly, it is not unusual to see activewear in the workplace. For that very reason, INVISTA is exploring  ...

Beth Sobol Soars Globally By:  Hope Wilkos, Writer Miami Fashion Week has earned international acclaim for the past 17+ years as it has captured audiences with its energetic variety of style and unique originality. It became an overnight sensation and draw to Miami Beach, largely in part because of its founder, a fashion success ...

Michael Kors Resort Collection 2016 By:  Hope Wilkos, Writer Dark and daring, crisp and color-intricate, those are just a few of the adjectives used to describe Resort Collection 2016. Traveling and relaxation are an integral part of the summer and these pieces will take you through every day with a sense of ...

A Sparkling Evening At The CFDA Awards By: Hope Wilkos, Writer Every year at this same time, fashion takes a front seat as the high-profile award ceremony of the year is held in New York City to recognize outstanding designers and those individuals who have made a lasting mark on the fashion ...

The True Cost of Fashion  By:  Hope Wilkos, Writer Most recently on May 29th, 2015, a most candid documentary was released for worldwide viewing with a dual purpose. Not only would this film be entertaining and intriguing, but it was also a means of building awareness on a very crucial topic. The ...

The Curtain Closes on Cannes Film Festival 2015 By:  Hope Wilkos, Writer There is so much to love about the annual Cannes Film Festival  which took place this year from May 13, 2015 through May 24, 2015. The unforgettable films, the gorgeous gowns seen enviously on the Red Carpet, the setting amongst a ...

The Billboard Music Awards Bring Out The Best By:  Hope Wilkos, Writer On Sunday, May 17, 2015, Las Vegas lit up even more than usual. Major stars in the entertainment world gathered at the MGM Grand dressed in the most dazzling gowns to attend the 2015 Billboard Music Awards. The Red Carpet filled ...

Theo James Appointed BOSS Brand Ambassador By:  Hope Wilkos, Writer As Father's Day approaches, why not try and surprise Dad with a scent superior to all the rest. Just in time for Father's Day, HUGO BOSS  has launched a new seductive smell called 'The Scent.' As we ask, who is the HUGO BOSS ...

Couture Comes To The Met By:  Hope Wilkos, Writer Haute Couture made a comeback this past week as the steps of the Metropolitan Museum of Art  were doused in Red Carpet and you could sense the smell of fine fashion in the air. On Monday evening, May 4, 2015, the time had once ...

Gigi Hadid - A Fashion Phenomenon By: Hope Wilkos, Writer She is young, she is gorgeous, she is the all-American girl and the hottest name to hit the fashion runway these days. Her name is Gigi Hadid. Gigi is turning some heads these days. She is following in the footsteps of her mom, ...

A Stylish Season With Art Hearts Fashion By:  Hope Wilkos, Writer The unique event closed Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week and then within a few weeks later was seen spicing up LA Fashion Week. Now with both behind us, the fashion event is gearing up for Miami Swim Week which takes place this summer. Photographer: Saeed Zargham ...

Fashion Is Your Business By:  Hope Wilkos, Writer Fashion is certainly getter greater focus as we move into the future and more individuals are trying to make their mark in the business. Everywhere we turn, fashion fits into the big picture. Now, more than ever, it is so important to soak up all ...

Spring Studios Welcomes Tribeca Film Festival 2015 By:  Hope Wilkos, Writer One of the greatest cultural draws to New York City during this time of year is the annual event known as Tribeca Film Festival. As the years continue to go by, the festival only grows larger in magnitude and encompasses more ...

Big Thumbs Up For Curacao International Swim Fashion Week By:  Hope Wilkos, Writer It was a sultry setting as the waves crashed onshore in Curacao, one of the most lovely islands of the Caribbean. It was a welcome getaway to Paradise as the very first ever International Swim & Resort Fashion Week ...

Charleston Fashion Week 2015 Soon To Heat Up Marion Square By:  Hope Wilkos, Monique Nolan, Writer/Blogger The countdown begins. In less than 3 weeks time, Charleston Fashion Week  will be warming up Marion Square in the heart of town in Charleston, South Carolina. This year, the lineup promises to be simply amazing and filled ...

Puerto Rico Welcomes Victoria's Secret Models  By:  Hope Wilkos, Writer Ah......the power of television. It can take you anywhere that you want to be. Many a household shed their layers of winter clothes to sit down and watch 'The Victoria's Secret Swim Special' which aired on CBS TV on Thursday evening, February 26, ...

Lady Gaga Amazes At The Oscars 2015 By:  Hope Wilkos, Writer One of the biggest nights of the year drew celebrities out in the pouring rain to walk the Red Carpet amongst the flash of the paparazzi, only to take part in the Oscar Awards 2015. It all took place on Sunday ...

The Colorfully Creative World of Desigual Fall 2015 By: Hope Wilkos, Monique Nolan Writer/ Blogger This season, there was no better way to open Fall 2015 Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week New York, than with the bright colorful kaleidoscope and imaginative creativity of designs by Desigual. On Thursday, February 12, 2015, charisma filled the Theatre ...

NYC To Shine Even Brighter As Fashion Capital By: Hope Wilkos, Monique Nolan, Writer/Blogger Nothing can keep the fashion crowds away from New York City as the most recent Fall/Winter 2015 Fashion Week has brought a certain excitement and an aura of style, almost like a spell being cast over the city. Not ...

What's on trend this season for the fashion industry? Big dat by Katherine Noyes Editd and WGSN are two retail technology companies that hope to apply big data analytics to trend-making in the fashion industry.     When Julia Fowler was working as a fashion designer in Australia back in the early 2000s, she found ...

Fashion Could Not Be Any Finer At MB Fashion Week NY By: Hope Wilkos, Writer Less than a week from now, New York City sheds its winter weather doldrums and welcomes Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week once again for a whole new season of outstanding designer collections. After this Fall/Winter 2015 showing, changes are in ...

CR Fashion Book's Issue 4 cover; Pirelli Calendar Bruce Weber; Steven Meisel Carine Roitfeld On Discovering The Next Big Names By Alexandra Ilyashov There’s no question that Carine Roitfeld has the magic touch when it comes to finding fresh faces. Her most recent discovery, Gigi Hadid, has gone on to snag a string ...

Vogue, New York, And The New Yorker Score Big At The ASMEs By Alexandra Ilyashov Last eve, the National Magazine Awards went down at the Marriott Marquis in Times Square, and we’re guessing that eds at Vogue, New York, and The New Yorker are in pretty great spirits today. Pourquoi? This ...

Fashion GPS & NOWFASHION Deliver Social Style By:  Hope Wilkos, Writer New York Fashion Week is going to be even bigger and better than ever this coming February as we arrive into the current fashion season, Fall 2015. Fashion GPS, leading the fashion industry in technological advancement since 2006, is using innovative ideas ...

Fashionistas Flock To Delray Fashion Week By:  Hope Wilkos, Writer In the land of sunshine and surf, another fashion week makes its second annual debut from Saturday, January 17, 2015 through Saturday, January 24, 2015.  Delray Beach Downtown Development Authority Facebook Page Delray Fashion Week  may not be quite as large as New York Fashion Week, ...

Toasting Charities With Moët At The Golden Globes By:  Hope Wilkos, Writer It isn't just about the Red Carpet looks, the honor of winning the award or reuniting with fellow talented entertainers for an unforgettable evening.  The Golden Globe Award Ceremony is the one time of the year when drinking a glass of champagne ...

Cheer For Charleston Fashion Week 2015 By: Hope Wilkos, Writer In just over two months from now, the most stylish fashion week of the South will be giving a big warm welcome to visitors seeking to attend Baker Motor Company Charleston Fashion Week. This exciting event has been named a Top 20 ...

Anniversary Celebration Of American Fashion Podcast By:  Hope Wilkos, Writer As we begin to celebrate the birth of a new year, we also are saluting a milestone that has recently been achieved by The American Fashion Podcast, broadcasting regularly from the Fashion Media Center of Manufacture New York.  The Podcast, which is ...

November 2014 Events Worthy Of A Toast By:  Hope Wilkos, Writer During the weekend of November 15th, 2014, all eyes were focused on New York City and Hollywood.  Two star-studded events took place that brought out the best of the best to receive awards and support their fellow recipients. The Annual Power Women Gala is considered the ...

Manufacture New York Spreads Holiday Cheer  By:  Hope Wilkos, Writer Today was a victorious day for the design and manufacturing industry in a location within the United States that is ripe with fashion, style and sophistication. Waking up in New York City on Thursday, December 4, 2014, there was a sharp chill in ...

It isn’t turning out to be a very good week if your name is Mariah Carey, but another music legend keeps chugging along…Versace announced today that Madonna is the face of their Spring/Summer 2015 campaign. This marks the fourth time she’s appeared in the brand’s ad campaigns over the past ...

Karlie Kloss Remembers Oscar de la Renta By Eddie Roche | December 4, 2014 Karlie Kloss remembers Oscar de la Renta in the January issue of Glamour, which hits stands on December 9th and is available now digitally at Glamour.com/app. The designer and model first started working together when she was 15 ...

Designer Creations Rule The Red Carpet By:  Hope Wilkos, Writer Whatever the awards ceremony being held at a certain time of the year, designer creations always overcome the Red Carpet with sensational style and unforgettable sophistication. The latest showing took place at the 42nd Annual American Music Awards 2014 which were held in Los ...

The Glamour Of The Bambi Awards 2014 By:  Hope Wilkos, Writer On November 13, 2014, glamour and outstanding achievement went hand in hand as they were highlighted at the BAMBI Awards 2014 held at the Stage Theater in Berlin, Germany.  The international cosmetics company Kryolan was the exclusive partner of the event and contributed ...

Wear Your Favorite Designer This Holiday Season By:  Hope Wilkos, Writer This is the finest time of the year for fashion to shine and sparkle. The holiday brings with it a sense of excitement as the parties abound for a few months. The next important step is finding something to wear so ...

A Design Of A Different Kind Supports Dignity Fund By:  Hope Wilkos, Writer The progression of technology brings with it a special sense of style and finesse.  The power of the universe has inspired Celine Semaan Vernon in many imaginative ways and beyond our wildest dreams.  She is a staunch believer in ...

Fashion Forward Dubai October 2014 By:  Hope Wilkos, Writer The month of November has much to live up to as we look back upon October 2014.  Fashion hit a high note as the month of October kicked off in one of the most glamorous locales of the world. From October 4 through October ...

A Treasure Trove Of Fashion At Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Tokyo By:  Hope Wilkos, Writer Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week has whisked us to all parts of internationally renowned regions of the globe, from the most divine to the majestically  intriguing.  One of the best of the season was saved for the last stop. Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week ...

Daisy Fuentes Celebrates Ten Years With a Capsule Collection By:  Hope Wilkos, Writer We all remember that wholesome look, that tantalizing smile and the vivacious personality of a model admired by many. Daisy Fuentes hit the fashion world with a fast and fervent attitude and an international flair. Born in Cuba, Daisy ...

Son Jung Wan Fulfills Our Spring/Summer 2015 Dreams By:  Hope Wilkos, Writer In just a matter of less than two weeks, Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week New York revealed the fresh and inviting trends for the dawning of a new season, Spring/Summer 2015.  Many of our favorite designers applied their sense of originality to ...

Another Year Of Rocking The Runway By:  Hope Wilkos, Writer Fashion Rocks The Runway!  Coinciding with the presentation of New York Fashion Week, this past week gave us yet another exciting event pairing fashion and music for one of the biggest nights of the year.  It all took place on Tuesday, September ...

The U.S. Open Attracts The Celebrities By: Hope Wilkos, Writer If you are an avid sports enthusiast, the U.S. Open  is 'the' much celebrated sports event of the season that is annually enlightening with some of the most distinguished tennis champions coming out to enthusiastically compete for that grand title that will put ...

The Magical Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Berlin Spring/Summer 2015 By:  Hope Wilkos, Writer It seems like we were just getting prepared for one of the most talked about international events of the season and now it is behind us.  However, Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Berlin  left us in awe and amazement at the exquisite fashions ...

The Magical Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Berlin Spring/Summer 2015 By:  Hope Wilkos, Writer It seems like we were just getting prepared for one of the most talked about international events of the season and now it is behind us.  However, Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Berlin  left us in awe and amazement at the exquisite fashions ...

Swimwear That Fulfills Summer Dreams By:  Hope Wilkos, Writer As these warm summer months continue to linger on, swimwear continues to be a staple item in every woman's seasonal wardrobe.  Funny, if you have ever gazed for miles down the beach, many of the suits worn by beachgoers are relatively the same ...

Spring Forward With MB Fashion Week In NYC By:  Hope Wilkos, Writer We are almost to that magical month in New York City.  Not only is September a fabulous time to visit the Big Apple, but fashion dominates the city in a very special way. On September 4th, 2014, New York Fashion ...

Window Watching In Manhattan By:  Hope Wilkos, Writer Have you ever thought about just taking a day to do some window watching?  There can be no better city in all the world than Manhattan to grab your camera and a curious imagination and head to the streets. The best place to begin the ...

Weekend In Havana With Nicolita By: Hope Wilkos, Writer Weekend In Havana..........pick your pleasure and enjoy the balmy breezes in Nicolita, a brand name that turns heads in swimwear style and captures the hearts of all those that we love. A collection that is vibrant, versatile and brimming with energy and pizazz - Weekend ...

Meet Me.....At 6 Shore Road By:  Hope Wilkos, Writer Meet me there.............Think exotic lands of sunshine and serene blue seas.  That is the symbolic image of a swimwear brand that can fly you around the world and back just by slipping into the elegant swimwear of 6 Shore Road by Pooja. The designer ...

The Iconic Catwalk Of The Century By:  Hope Wilkos, Writer It has been an amazing comeback as the majestic skyscraper that is now known as One World Trade Center towers high above the bustling city of Manhattan. Not only are numerous powerful fashion and media corporations going to take up residence within this ...

Pick Your Favorite Swimsuit At Salon Allure By:  Hope Wilkos, Writer All the latest trends in swimwear are set to unfold as Swim Week 2015 makes a splashdown on the sunny shores of the land of art deco and hot summer nights, South Beach. Celebrating their fifth year of bringing diverse designers to buyers, ...

The Magical Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Berlin  By:  Hope Wilkos, Writer It seems like we were just getting prepared for one of the most talked about international events of the season and now it is behind us.  However, Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Berlin  left us in awe and amazement at the exquisite fashions and the ...

Playfully Pink In Mark & Estel By:  Hope Wilkos, Writer What does the color pink mean to you?  It could mean feminine and flirtatious or positively on top of the world.  Maybe you begin to close your eyes and imagine cotton candy, sunsets and little girls playing the role of the fairy ...

Designer Plus Model Spells Success By:  Hope Wilkos, Writer What sells clothing and accessories better than the top models tantalizing the runways who have us in a state of envy as we set our goals to become transformed into our own new face of fashion? Perhaps designers are on to something these days ...

Be Beautiful In Mara Hoffman Swimwear By:  Hope Wilkos, Writer As we inch ever so closer to Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Swim, it is easy to recognize stand-out style in swimwear from a shining star in the design world. Mara Hoffman impresses with each piece that she delivers and she is surely a ...

Wild Graphics Greet Valentino Resort 2015 By:  Hope Wilkos, Writer/Blogger With a splash of courageous color, the sophisticated House of Valentino begins to stray away from the more reserved style that the brand is widely recognized for season after season and awakens our senses. Valentino Resort Collection 2015 continues to please with a ...

The Jazz Lawn Party Of The Century By:  Hope Wilkos, Writer/Blogger This past weekend we took a huge leap back in time to a more Golden Age as we headed out to New York's Governor's Island, away from city civilization and into the tropical paradise that the island historically represents. Over 4500 free-spirited ...

Spring Into Summer In Cynthia Rowley Resort 2015 By:  Hope Wilkos, Writer/Blogger If you are seeking a fun and flirtatious wardrobe to spend your summer in, designer Cynthia Rowley knows just how to satisfy that desire giving fans and followers the newest Resort Collection 2015. Unique in its presentation, Cynthia Rowley's Resort Collection 2015 reminded us how ...

Be Fun, Be Fearless at the Cosmo Weekend By:  Hope Wilkos, Writer/Blogger Close your eyes and feel the swift breeze blowing against your skin.  You are fearless and free and ready to embark upon an exciting journey at Cosmo's Fun Fearless Life Weekend.  That's right. You can learn how to take control, ...

Splash Into MB Fashion Week Swim 10 Year Anniversary By:  Hope Wilkos, Writer/Blogger Once the summer breezes blow through the month of June, the month of July is not going to be just another ordinary month.  Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Swim  takes to South Beach with the power and prestige of its 10-year anniversary.  It ...

Magical Moments of the CFDA Fashion Awards By:  Hope Wilkos, Writer/Blogger Just as monumental an event as the traditionally lavish Met Gala, the CFDA Fashion Awards shine an even brighter light on the fashion industry.  This year's award ceremony was held on Monday, June 2, 2014, at the Alice Tully Hall located within Lincoln ...

A Time For Women, Film & Fashion By:  Hope Wilkos, Writer/Blogger   It is time for women to make a strong statement and you too are invited to take part in this influential event which is set to take place from June 3 - June 7, 2014.  In two weeks from now, leaders ...

And The 2014 Billboard Music Icon Award Goes To............. By:  Hope Wilkos, Writer/Blogger   Her eyes sparkle with a magic appeal and her smile is infectious.  Jennifer Lopez has realistically gone from 'Rags To Riches.'  On Sunday, May 18, 2014, Jennifer Lopez received yet another coveted award giving credence to the many diverse ...

The Met Celebrates Charles James, A Design Legend By:  Hope Wilkos, Writer/Blogger The press line seemed to stretch for miles as we all anxiously awaited what was surely to be one of the most memorable afternoons in May. It was all taking place in the fashionable setting of the Metropolitan Museum of Art. ...

Chinese Laundry Is Official Shoe Sponsor of Miss USA 2014 By:  Hope Wilkos, Writer/Blogger Some of the most gorgeous and talented women in the entire nation will soon be on stage vying for the coveted title of Miss USA 2014.  It is all set to take place on Sunday, June 8, 2014, ...

The Rocket Man Rises Again By:  Hope Wilkos, Writer/Blogger On the evening of Wednesday, April 30, 2014, a few hours of unforgettable history were made in one of the most authentic venues of the U.K. . Photo by Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images for Battersea Power Station   The crowds came out to celebrate the inaugural annual ...

A Designer Of A Different Kind By:  Hope Wilkos, Writer/Blogger Who is Isabella Rose Taylor?  Rosy cheeks, a huge welcoming smile and tons of talent is about the best way to describe Isabella.  At only 13 years old, this youngster is quickly on her way to design stardom. Living in Austin, Texas, it ...

A New Era Of Fashion With Parsons By:  Hope Wilkos, Writer/Blogger   New York City and fashion go hand in hand.  That is further enhanced by the exceptional colleges that produce award-winning designers through educational efforts and the promotion of mentoring. One of the most highly-respected schools in the city of New York and ...

Gems and Jewelry Meant to Delight Mom By:  Hope Wilkos, Writer/Blogger The event was Charleston Fashion Week and the crowd was feeling beautiful and brazen.  That was because Jewelry Television®   made their grand entrance with a unique presentation concept.  Take a style quiz and the answers will determine what your style says about you so that ...

LACOSTE Holds Exclusive Party in Honor of Coachella By: Hope Wilkos, Writer/Blogger Everyone is talking about the most spectacular music festival to make its way to the mountains of California.  That would have to be Coachella, one of the most diversified music and art festivals of the year.  The event is exploding with ...

Transform Your Look with NY Shades by Gal By:  Hope Wilkos, Writer/Blogger A woman's face is like a canvas waiting to be transformed by the perfect set of paints and brushes.  With just the right shade of makeup, we, as women, can go from ordinary to extraordinary in a matter of minutes. ...

Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Australia LIVESTREAM: MBFW AUSTRALIA SS 14/15 APRIL 6th 7th 8th 09th 10th MBFWA14 OFFICIAL SCHEDULE DESIGNERS All New York Australia Miami Berlin Istanbul A AANCHAL CHANDA AE'LKEMI AJE AKIRA ALEX PERRY ALICE MCCALL ANNA QUAN ASH TO GOLD AURELIO COSTARELLA AYAKA ICHIKAWA (JAPAN) B BEC & BRIDGE BEI NA WEI BETTY TRAN BHALO BIANCA SPENDER BLESS'ED ARE THE MEEK BOWIE BRONX AND BANCO BY JOHNNY C CAMEO CAMILLA CAMILLA AND MARC CARENA WEST CARL KAPP CARLA ZAMPATTI CARLIE WATERMAN CASLAZUR CHAILIE HO CHRISTINA EXIE CHRISTOPHER BALDWIN CHRISTOPHER ESBER CIARA NOLAN CLEAN CUT ...

Karlie's Fashionable 'Kookies' By:  Hope Wilkos, Writer/Blogger Who could imagine that wholesome sweetness could be beyond satisfying? When Karlie Kloss isn't posing for some of the hottest fashion campaigns and most desired designers or strutting down the runway looking vivacious for the ever popular retailer, Victoria's Secret, she is giving back through baking to those ...

Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Russia Struts in Style By:  Hope Wilkos, Writer/Blogger While the political unrest between Russia and the Ukraine is beginning to take a toll on so many nations and so many people, some of the strife was put aside for a short period of time for an event catering to ...

Fashion Law Bootcamp Heads to California By:  Hope Wilkos, Writer/Blogger When we think of Bootcamp, we envision hours of rigorous exercise and a very strict schedule to adhere to. Fashion Law Bootcamp is about to change your mind about the concept and explore a whole new meaning of the word 'Bootcamp.'  The ...

Emerging Designers Grab the Spotlight at Charleston Fashion Week 2014 By:  Hope Wilkos, Writer/Blogger Labeled as the oldest and second-largest city in South Carolina, Charleston has an abundance of history to share with curious travelers.  From the quaint cobblestone streets to the historic buildings to a waterfront ripe with stories from the ...

The Style Awards Take Center Stage By:  Hope Wilkos, Writer/Blogger Only a few days remain until the most anticipated event, live and online, in the fashion and design industry.  The 5th Annual Fashion 2.0 Awards are coming to the fashion community on March 20, 2014 from Merkin Concert Hall in New York ...

DONNA KARAN DIVES INTO 30 YEARS OF DESIGN By:  Hope Wilkos, Writer/Blogger When it comes to timeless style and stand-out sophistication, the name Donna Karan pops into our minds.  Her collections can be classic as well as contemporary all at once.  Her sincerity and love of fashion come to the surface with ...

IT'S A WIN FOR THE 2014 OSCAR AWARDS By:  Hope Wilkos, Writer/Blogger What a wild and exciting evening it was on Sunday, March 2, 2014!  The night certainly wasn't like any Oscar Award Ceremony that I remember.  Although we sometimes put celebrities on a pedestal, this past Sunday evening proved that they ...

PARIS FASHION WEEK BRINGS US BALENCIAGA By:  Hope Wilkos, Writer/Blogger The beauty of fashion can only be described as magnificent expression felt the world over.  It brings with it a sense of pride, a sensuous overtone, a positive spirit to hold with us season after season. We were captivated by the charismatic ...

MERCEDES-BENZ FASHION WEEK MADRID AUTUMN/WINTER 2014/15 By:  Hope Wilkos, Writer/Blogger Just as Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Fall/Winter 2014 ended on a somewhat chilly note in New York City,  serious and cultural savvy fashion enthusiasts rushed off to yet another fashion week with an international flair and the flourishing beauty of Spanish fashion amongst ...

CHANEL & TRIBECA FILM FESTIVAL HIGHLIGHT ARTISTS By: Hope Wilkos, Writer/Blogger The very famous Tribeca Film Festival  is not just about the discovery of exceptional film.  The festival also highlights outstanding art and diversified culture in a city ripe with creative talent.  As evidence of this, the 2014 Tribeca Film Festival brings to ...

GREET SPRING WITH CHARLES JAMES:BEYOND FASHION By:  Hope Wilkos, Writer/Blogger New York City can almost time the approach to spring by the stylish arrival of the annual exhibition brought to the Metropolitan Museum of Art  which takes place the first week in May.  Each year, some of the biggest and most historical names ...

KORS IS CALIFORNIA DREAMIN' By:  Hope Wilkos, Writer/Blogger During Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week  Fall 2014 held in New York City from February 6 - February 13, 2014, top designer strayed away from the overwhelming crowds of Lincoln Center and favored a more untraditional location to debut his Fall 2014 Collection.  The fashion ...

DRAPED IN THE GLORY OF GOLD - SON JUNG WAN By:  Hope Wilkos, Writer/Blogger A designer who has a knack for making beauty blossom eternally is Son Jung Wan.  Equipped with a large serving of creativity and incredible imagination, it is no wonder that some of the most prestigious people in New ...

RED MAKES AN IMPRESSION ON THE RUNWAY By:  Hope Wilkos, Writer/Blogger The startling reality is that women between the ages of 40 to 60 years of age are at great risk of heart disease.  Until they are educated on the symptoms that lead to heart disease and seek preventative treatment, this silent ...

DESIGUAL BRINGS LOVE TO MB FASHION WEEK By:  Hope Wilkos, Writer/Blogger High Fashion has a whole new look this season.  It's bright, it's fun and it's full of vivacious energy and plenty of pizzazz.  One of the big openers of Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Fall/Winter 2014 New York  was Desigual with the brand's Fall ...

KORS MAKES THE MAN WITH FALL 2014 By:  Hope Wilkos, Writer/Blogger You can feel the fall breeze in the air as designers get ready to show off their newest Fall 2014 Collections at the upcoming New York Fashion Week that begins in a couple of days. There is one designer that knows ...

GIVING IN THE NAME OF FASHION  By:  Hope Wilkos, Writer/Blogger Fashion will always find an interested audience as it works like a torch to raise cultural collaborations with charities of all kinds. In the month of January, Fashion For The Philippines made a huge statement all in the name of philanthropy.  The Council of ...

STANDING OVATION TO THE GRAMMY AWARDS 2014 By:  Hope Wilkos, Writer/Blogger It was a tough choice to make on Sunday evening, January 26, 2014.  Should I watch the fairytale wedding of 'The Bachelor' Sean Lowe and his soulmate and forever partner, Catherine Giudici,or do I turn to the much anticipated 56th Annual ...

RALPH AND RUSSO IMPRESS AT COUTURE FASHION WEEK By:  Hope Wilkos, Writer/Blogger The ultimate in style lit every star in the evening sky at Couture Fashion Week held in Paris, France from January 19th through the 23rd, 2014.   The luxurious and lavish fashions that graced the runways were unmistakably magical and ...

IT ALL BEGINS AT MERCEDES-BENZ FASHION WEEK FALL/WINTER 2014 By:  Hope Wilkos, Writer/Blogger Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week has been infused with a shot of vitality to begin the new season of style. Falling temperatures, snow flurries and all the woes of winter will not keep the fashion fans down. Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Fall/Winter ...

THE SUPER BOWL SCORES A TOUCHDOWN WITH FASHION  BY:  Hope Wilkos, Writer/Blogger As sports fanatics are glued to their big screen televisions, the football playoffs are well under way to determine who will be the final two teams given the opportunity to go to Super Bowl XLVIII. The ultimate win of the ...

SALUTE THE FGI RISING FASHION STARS By: Hope Wilkos, Writer/Blogger It is time to rise to the occasion as we get ready to salute those chosen to compete for the 17th Annual Rising Star Awards.  On Tuesday, January 28, 2014, at Cipriani at 110 East 42nd Street in New York City, there ...

50 YEARS OF SPORTS ILLUSTRATED SWIMSUITS By:  Hope Wilkos, Writer/Blogger The action-packed pages of Sports Illustrated cover every sport from basketball to football to tennis to soccer and breaking news about the NFL, the MLB, the NBA and the NHL.   Once a year, the publication disappears off the shelves at a ...

71st ANNUAL GOLDEN GLOBES 'TOAST FOR A CAUSE' By:  Hope Wilkos, Writer/Blogger It may seem like the 71st Annual Golden Globe Awards, held on Sunday, January 12, 2014, were all about receiving and recognition for the most creative and influential artists of the past year. It was a who's who of celebrities ...

By:  Hope Wilkos, Writer/Blogger As we look back on 2013 and all it had to offer the fashion world, we look at some of the best vintage and unique boutiques that New York City and Brooklyn have to offer a woman with a passion for shopping and enjoy rounding out their ...

REEM ACRA PUTS YOU IN A FESTIVE MOOD By:  Hope Wilkos, Writer/Blogger The countdown is under way to New Year's Eve, one of the most celebrated holidays of the year. What to wear poses the largest dilemma.

MISHA NONOO INTRODUCES PRE-FALL 2014 By:  Hope Wilkos, Writer/Blogger It is the time of year when designers are introducing Pre-Fall 2014 Collections.  Misha Nonoo has consistently presented amazing creations giving her customers so many exquisite choices season after season.  Misha has been exposed to a wealth of culture being born in Bahrain ...

ALL THINGS BEAUTIFUL WITH 'MADE FASHION WEEK'  By:  Hope Wilkos, Writer/Blogger We are gearing up for another exciting Fashion Week set to take place in New York City in February 2014. Fashion is a language that unites the world in harmony and beauty.  Many fashion fanatics are familiar with Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week but ...

CHARLESTON FASHION WEEK IS AROUND THE CORNER By:  Hope Wilkos, Writer/Blogger The fashion focus will soon be on New York City and Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week, but that is only the beginning to a loaded season of style.  In the months that follow this Fall 2014 Collection debut, other fashion weeks across the ...

CELEBRATING WOMEN AND ART AT ART BASEL MIAMI By:  Hope Wilkos, Writer/Blogger Although Art Basel has departed the trendy shores of sunny Miami, the cultural savvy set is still talking about the success of this annual event that unites fashion, art and entertainment together for an action-packed week of excitement. From art ...

PENN DESIGN CHALLENGE By:  Hope Wilkos, Writer/Blogger not only continues to be one of the most successful designers in the world today, but he challenges our younger generation to make sure they are ready for the future of design.

A NEW WORLD OF MERCEDES-BENZ FASHION WEEK AWAITS By:  Hope Wilkos, Writer/Blogger The face of fashion continues to emerge even brighter continuing with change to meet the needs of the industry as time goes on, season after season.

LOVE IS FALLING ON KISS FM'S JINGLE BALL By:  Hope Wilkos, Writer/Blogger The snow doesn't fall in Los Angeles this time of year like it does in the cold Northeast, but that doesn't discourage the holiday celebration from taking place each year at this same time. 

WHO LOVES A PARADE? By:  Hope Wilkos, Monique Nolan, Writer/Blogger PHOTO CREDITS: George Whylie There is no better reminder of holiday cheer than to wake up on a brisk November morning in New York City and head outside. The frigid air whips at my cheeks but it is well worth it because I am ...

SING OUT FOR THE 2013 AMERICAN MUSIC AWARDS By:  Hope Wilkos, Writer/Blogger While people across the country were getting ready for the big winter storm sweeping across the nation, celebrities took to the Red Carpet on Sunday, November 24, 2013, to celebrate the American Music Awards which took place at the Nokia ...

A MAZE OF DIAMONDS By:  Hope Wilkos, Writer/Blogger Pictures, paintings, photos are all priceless interpretations of self-expression.  There is no better way to ring in the holiday season this year than paying a visit to Jamison Ernest's 'Bouncing Cars' exhibition going on now through November 30, 2013, at the Ambassador Gallery in ...

THE GIFT OF GLORY HONORED AT 2013 GOVERNORS AWARDS By:  Hope Wilkos, Writer/Blogger A black-tie event took place on November 16, 2013 that gave us a deep appreciation for our stars of the present who have also influenced the past and will continue to have a strong impact on the future.

VICTORIA'S SECRET DAZZLES IN 2013 By:  Hope Wilkos, Writer/Blogger Dim the lights and the fashion extravaganza takes to the runway once again.  Like clockwork, we know that the holiday spirit is in the air when the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show is the buzz on the streets of New York City.  This magnificent show ...

FALGUNI & SHANE PEACOCK STEAL THE SHOW - SPRING 2014 By:  Hope Wilkos, Writer/Blogger The other day I just happened to be daydreaming about some of the most unique collections that Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2014 brought us this past September.  My mind was immediately drawn to one particular fashion show that ...

LAUREN CELEBRATES 'TO CATCH A THIEF' By:  Hope Wilkos, Writer/Blogger Ralph Lauren is one of those designers that can turn any event into a royal gala.  Just a few days prior to Halloween, on October 28, 2013, Ralph Lauren hosted a screening of Alfred Hitchcock's 'To Catch A Thief' at MoMA (Museum of ...

MB FASHION WEEK RUSSIA DRAWS MISS UNIVERSE CONTESTANTS By:  Hope Wilkos, Writer/Blogger Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week continues to travel the globe to exotic cities all thriving with the excitement of elegance and sophistication in style with a dynamic backing. Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Russia began in Moscow on October 25, 2013.  This is the premier ...

LOOK GORGEOUS AND STAY HEALTHY By:  Hope Wilkos, Writer/Blogger As seasons come and seasons go, each one brings its own set of surprises. With autumn taking over, we look forward to the leaves changing colors, a chance to buy a new pair of leather boots and a new fall cardigan to keep ...

MB FASHION WEEK RUSSIA JOINS FORCES WITH eBAY By:  Hope Wilkos, Writer/Blogger The digital world of fashion is taking huge steps across the debonair divide as two giants unite in partnership on an original project giving fashion conscious consumers the chance of a lifetime. eBay, the global leader of the Internet trade and ...

BE DARING IN DEGEN By:  Hope Wilkos, Writer/Blogger Personality and individuality give you the encouragement to express yourself through your clothing. The designer with a knack for the unique is Lindsay Degen.  From the time she was just a young girl, Lindsay's creativity blossomed into what it has become today.  From coloring ...

LET'S MAKE IT A HAUNTINGLY OUTRAGEOUS HALLOWEEN By:  Hope Wilkos, Writer/Blogger Halloween is one of the most imaginative holidays of the year.  Costume parties are the best way to get lost in the escapades and enjoy the freedom to display your own unique individuality without question. A notable party making light of the ...

Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Spring 2014 Collections LIVE STREAM: MBFW NY SPRING 2014 COLLECTIONS The Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Spring 2014 Collections will include shows from designers including: NICHOLAS K, DAVID TLALE, BCBGMAXAZRIA, RICHARD CHAI, SUPIMA, TADASHI SHOJI, CANDELA, DESIGUAL, MARISSA WEBB, THE ART INSTITUTE OF NEW YORK CITY, FASHION LAW INSTITUTE, ZIMMERMANN, ...

AN EVENING OF ELEGANCE WITH CFDA AWARDS 2013 By:  Hope Wilkos, Writer/Blogger   It was almost like Fashion Week all over again at Lincoln Center  in New York City as designers, models, entrepreneurs, corporate sponsors, celebrities and the executive members of the Council of Fashion Designers of America came out to celebrate the ...

LIGHTS, FASHION, ACTION! By:  Hope Wilkos, Writer/Blogger   New York City is in for a thrilling surprise as the month of June brings with it a very important event highlighting outstanding women in fashion, entertainment and media for the world to admire in awe. It is a uniquely creative film festival and a conference ...

CHIME FOR CHANGE SPREADS THE WORD By:  Hope Wilkos, Writer/Blogger   Empowerment can be powerfully rewarding.  It can carry our world to new heights to support a cause if we stand united. On Saturday, June 1, 2013, in an effort to empower, 'The Sound of Change Live' took to the stage at Twickenham Stadium in ...

MB FASHION WEEK SWIM 2014 IS ON THE WAY By:  Hope Wilkos, Writer/Blogger   The Summer's hottest event is soon to be making its way to the sun-drenched beaches of South Florida as Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Swim 2014 hits the shores of the Raleigh Hotel in South Beach from July 18 - July 22, ...

THE TALENT OF PARSONS ON DISPLAY By:  Hope Wilkos, Writer/Blogger   It's graduation time again and in the fashion world that can only mean one thing.  Top graduates from Parsons The New School For Design received the opportunity to step out in style as they presented their own creative collections in front of a ...

THE GLAMOUR OF CINEMA AGAINST AIDS XX By:  Hope Wilkos, Writer/Blogger   Cannes has been the center of attention for over a week now.  The energy has come to a climactic end but it was a week of awesome magic.  With enchanting premiere films, an impressive 'who's who' list of attendees and scenery ...

CLAP YOUR HANDS FOR THE 2013 BILLBOARD AWARDS By:  Hope Wilkos, Writer/Blogger   Sunday evening, May 19, 2013, was the night that the musical world had been waiting for all year.  The entertainment industry celebrated the 2013 Billboard Music Awards in Las Vegas at the MGM Grand Hotel.  As usual, fashion was one ...

THE 66TH ANNUAL CANNES FILM FESTIVAL By:  Hope Wilkos, Writer/Blogger   Cannes is quite certainly one of the most magnetic film festival destinations in the world.  The fashions, the films, the celebration are all exciting parts of the diversity of the event that runs from the 15th of May through the 26th of ...

MAGIC OVER THE MEDITERRANEAN WITH DIOR By:  Hope Wilkos, Writer/Blogger   Monaco is known as the land of luxury overlooking the expansive Mediterranean Sea and located on the chic French Riviera.  So it was only befitting that this exclusive country provided the backdrop for the Dior 2014 Cruise Collection as models walked the ...

DRENCH YOURSELF IN TAVIK SWIMWEAR By:  Hope Wilkos, Writer/Blogger   There is a swimwear line making waves across the country these days.  Summer means staying active and TAVIK Swimwear  is the music-driven lifestyle brand for sun worshippers on the go. A team of visionaries from Southern California founded this fashion-forward brand in 2004 and it ...

NICK AND MARIAH LIVE THE FAIRYTALE By:  Hope Wilkos, Writer/Blogger   While the tension continues to mount between Mariah Carey and Nicki Minaj on American Idol, Mariah put all that aside recently on April 30, 2013, so she could renew her vows with Nick Cannon in the true spirit of love and a ...

CELEBRITIES CELEBRATE MOM'S DAY By:  Hope Wilkos, Writer/Blogger   This weekend is all about Mom and treating our moms special as we thank her for all the love, guidance, advice and comfort that she has provided to us over the years. We know how we are planning on celebrating Mother's Day but how about ...

'PUNK: Chaos to Couture' By:  Hope Wilkos, Writer/Blogger  The MET Costume Gala is extremely addictive as one of the biggest events of the year,   celebrity guests arrived to walk the Red Carpet, some reliving the era through their attire for the evening. Hundreds gathered to get a glimpse of the flowing gowns, fishnet stockings, strange ...

FROM PUNK TO COUTURE AT THE MET By:  Hope Wilkos, Writer/Blogger Punk has had a huge influence on fashion.  From the streets of London to the rock & roll clubs of New York City, the 70's were a time of transition that would forever influence our lives and promote the manifestation of ...

A STAR-STUDDED KENTUCKY DERBY By:  Hope Wilkos, Writer/Blogger   The exciting 139th running of the Kentucky Derby was won by Shug McGaughey's 'Orb' on a muddy track at Churchill Downs on May 4, 2013. Not only was there a winner on the track but winning fashions crowded the Red Carpet as celebrities gathered in Millionaire's ...

THE ICONIC CELEBRATION OF THE GREAT GATSBY By:  Hope Wilkos, Writer/Blogger   As one of the great classics of all time opens soon in theaters across the country, The Great Gatsby, toasted the New York City Premiere with a roaring good time held at The Plaza Hotel after the Red Carpet arrival and ...

'SHARE THE LOVE, JOIN THE FIGHT' By:  Hope Wilkos, Writer/Blogger It's time to share the love and join the fight.  On May 1, 2013, a fervor was felt in the air as it was time to make New York City and the world aware that we must conquer blood cancer, once and ...

CFDA CELEBRATES EARTH DAY By:  Hope Wilkos, Writer/Blogger   Across the globe, environmentally conscious individuals have been celebrating Earth Day all month long.  April is the special month of the year when we make sure that our earth is protected for future generations as one of the most important goals of the present. One ...

BOCA PREPARES FOR 'PROPER AFFAIR' By:  Hope Wilkos, Writer/Blogger   Ladies and gentlemen, get ready for one of the most fashionable events of the year. It's going to be another unforgettable 'Boston Proper Affair'. This is the time for South Florida fashion to shine right in the heart of Palm Beach County. Favorite retailer, Boston Proper, will ...

2013 LATIN BILLBOARD AWARDS By:  Hope Wilkos, Writer/Blogger   Miami was sizzling on Thursday, April 25, 2013, as the Red Carpet was rolled out for the 2013 Latin Billboard Awards.  The glamour and glitz took place at Bank United Center at the University of Miami.  The event was broadcast live on Telemundo Television. It ...

THE BRIGHT SIDE OF MB AUSTRALIA By:  Hope Wilkos, Writer/Blogger Most recently from April 8th through April 12, 2013, Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Australia  celebrated another gorgeous season of sensational fashion.  So many designers with so much talent gathered in one location to show the world how Sydney can easily compete with some of ...

TIME HONORS TOP 100 IN NYC By:  Hope Wilkos,  Monique Nolan Writer/Blogger Once a year, TIME brings together their top 100 most influential individuals of the year in order to celebrate their successes and recognize their achievements.  This year the event took place on Tuesday, April 23, 2013 in New York City at ...

CELEBRATE THE 2013 ROCK & ROLL HALL OF FAME INDUCTEES By:  Hope Wilkos, Writer/BloggerPhotographer:  George WhylieVideographer:  Maxine Nolan Each year we recognize talented individuals who contribute so much to the entertainment industry.  They bring life a more colorful meaning with a gift of pleasing performances again and again over the years. On Thursday, ...

TIFFANY CELEBRATES WITH DIAMONDS & CHAMPAGNE By:  Hope Wilkos, Writer/BloggerPhotographer:  George WhylieVideographer:  Maxine Nolan New York's fashion and celebrity elite came out to toast the Jazz Age at the Tiffany & Co. Blue Book Ball  on Thursday evening, April 18, 2013. Celebrities flocked to Fifth Avenue and Rockefeller Center to celebrate Tiffany & Co.'s ...

Beyoncé - BEAUTY ON TOUR By:  Hope Wilkos, Writer/BloggerPhotographer:  George WhylieVideographer:  Maxine Nolan One of the brightest and most beautiful artists of the entertainment world is thrilling audiences this year as she visits cities all across the globe and her name is  Beyoncé. Not only is Beyoncé wowing with her songs, but her extreme ...

SAY "I DO" WITH ROSA CLARA BRIDAL By:  Hope Wilkos, Writer/BloggerPhotographer:  George WhylieVideographer:  Maxine Nolan It is that time of year when women display that healthy glow in anticipation of the approach of the big day.  April through July are the most popular months of the year for getting married and when ...

FIGHTING WORLD HUNGER WITH MICHAEL AND HALLE By:  Hope Wilkos, Writer/BloggerPhotographer:  George WhylieVideographer:  Maxine Nolan  is on a mission.  This designer of international acclaim has pledged to raise millions of dollars for the United Nations World Food Programme.   WFP is the food assistance branch of the United Nations and the world's largest ...

LOOKING BACK ON THE LIFE OF LILLY PULITZER By:  Hope Wilkos, Writer/BloggerPhotographer:  George WhylieVideographer:  Maxine Nolan On Sunday, April 7, 2013, we sadly lost a fashion icon in the design world.  Lilly Pulitzer who brightened wardrobes with signature prints and created collections that have always conjured up a vivid tropical oasis of ...

JOLIE IS FILLED WITH GENEROSITY By:  Hope Wilkos, Writer/BloggerPhotographer:  George WhylieVideographer:  Maxine Nolan Angelina Jolie has been making news lately both in the United States and abroad. Here in the United States, Jolie attended the 4th Annual Women in The World Summit  at the David H. Koch Theater at Lincoln Center in New York ...

MIAMI FASHION WEEK'S SHOWCASE OF DESIGNERS By:  Hope Wilkos, Writer/BloggerPhotographer:  George WhylieVideographer:  Maxine Nolan On the last evening of Miami Fashion Week 2013, not only was the Miami Moda Awards a large part of the excitement of the evening but we got a glimpse into the fashions of a kaleidoscope of ...

FASHION HOPE MAKES A DIFFERENCE By:  Hope Wilkos, Writer/BloggerPhotographer:  George WhylieVideographer:  Maxine Nolan There is no organization more prominent in the fashion world than Fashion Hope-Styling For A Cause.  Born out of  an idea to use fashion as a vehicle to make a worldwide difference, this organization came about in May of ...

S.I.L.K. DEBUTS LUXURY COLLECTION FOR A SECOND SEASON By:  Hope Wilkos, Writer/BloggerPhotographer:  George WhylieVideographer:  Maxine Nolan It's more than just a brand, it is a lifestyle filled with lavish luxury. S.I.L.K. is made for the modern woman who is always put together with style, sophistication and a hint of sensuality. This past week marked the ...

MERCEDES-BENZ FASHION WEEK RUSSIA RISES By:  Hope Wilkos, Writer/BloggerPhotographer:  George WhylieVideographer:  Maxine Nolan In just two days, Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Russia will debut a whole new exciting season with fresh new designers, their creations and a new international partner, Depesha, which is a premier worldwide publication. There can be no better way to ...

MIAMI FASHION WEEK 2013 GAINS INTERNATIONAL ACCLAIM By:  Hope Wilkos, Writer/BloggerPhotographer:  George WhylieVideographer:  Maxine Nolan If you are eager to jet off to exotic destinations in any part of the world such as Peru, Bolivia, Africa, Jamaica, Spain or Italy, imagine being in all of these countries at the very same time. For ...

CFDA ANNOUNCES ITS 2013 NOMINEES By:  Hope Wilkos, Writer/BloggerPhotographer:  George WhylieVideographer:  Maxine Nolan In the midst of all the flurry of fashion events taking place these days, the Council of Fashion Designers of America announced their nominees for the 2013 CFDA Fashion Awards that will take place on June 3rd at Lincoln Center's Alicy ...

MET GALA BENEFIT GREETS PUNK FASHION By:  Hope Wilkos, Writer/BloggerPhotographer:  George WhylieVideographer:  Maxine Nolan Anybody and everybody that is a fan of fashion knows that there is one evening of the year that attracts the fashion elite in a magical setting. The highly anticipated Met Costume Institute Gala Benefit will take place on ...

LA IS FILLED WITH FASHION By:  Hope Wilkos, Writer/BloggerPhotographer:  George WhylieVideographer:  Maxine Nolan All the beautiful people gathered in one place to celebrate a week full of style as Style Fashion Week LA and LA Fashion Weekend took over the West Coast.  There was loads of energy and enthusiasm to go around as all ...

FASHION WITH AN INTERNATIONAL FLAVOR By:  Hope Wilkos, Writer/BloggerPhotographer:  George WhylieVideographer:  Maxine Nolan Miami Beach is preparing for one of the hottest international fashion events of the year as the Miami Beach Convention Center welcomes Miami Fashion Week and Miami Bridal Week .  It all takes place from Wednesday, March 20, 2013 through Saturday, ...

BETSEY JOHNSON IS BACK! By:  Hope Wilkos, Writer/BloggerPhotographer:  George WhylieVideographer:  Maxine Nolan Betsey Johnson is making a huge comeback.  During Mercedes-Benz Fall 2013 Fashion Week held in February, Betsey lit up the runway with her colorful and imaginative pieces and some very sporty and stylish exercise apparel.  For a standing-room only crowd, ...

A PETITE PARADE OF FASHION WITH BONNIE YOUNG By:  Hope Wilkos, Writer/BloggerPhotographer:  George WhylieVideographer:  Maxine Nolan The cameras were out on Sunday, March 10, 2013, to snap pictures of pretty petites walking the runway at the Bonnie Young Fall/Winter 2013 Fashion Show at Industria Super Studio in New York City. Bonnie's creative abilities ...

FALL FASHION WEEK 2013 AROUND THE WORLD By:  Hope Wilkos, Writer/BloggerPhotographer:  George WhylieVideographer:  Maxine Nolan  Following fashion can be thrilling, thought provoking and sometimes even exhausting.  From the time that January flies by, we gracefully saunter into a couple of months of non-stop fashion weeks, back to back. Everyone is familiar with New ...

TINA FEY'S DAY OF 'ADMISSION' By:  Hope Wilkos, Writer/BloggerPhotographer:  George WhylieVideographer:  Maxine Nolan Although the door has closed on '30 Rock', Tina Fey is back in the limelight as she stars in the new film called 'Admission' due out in theaters on March 22nd. This is a comedy/drama about all the detours that a ...

NAUTICA KEEPS YOU ACTIVE WITH THEIR FALL 2013 COLLECTION By:  Hope Wilkos, Writer/BloggerPhotographer:  George WhylieVideographer:  Maxine Nolan One of the hottest mens' collections to keep cool breezes blowing throughout the season is the 'Nautica Fall 2013 Collection' that hit the runway at Lincoln Center in New York City during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week in February. Nautica signifies ...

A WINNING COLLECTION - DOUGLAS HANNANT FALL 2013 By: Hope Wilkos, Writer/BloggerPhotographer: George WhylieVideographer: Maxine Nolan Attending a Douglas Hannant fashion show is always a thrill.  The venue is warm and inviting and the guests seem to be eager to socialize and then view the stunning looks of the season as designed by ...

ESCAPE TO PARIS WITH CATHERINE MALANDRINO By:  Hope Wilkos, Writer/BloggerPhotographer:  George WhylieVideographer:  Maxine Nolan Catherine Malandrino is a fashion designer that captures international appeal.  She herself was born in the stylish nation of France and her creativity rests between New York City and Paris.  Women love her looks not only because it ...

CELEBRATING THE 85TH ANNUAL OSCAR AWARDS By:  Hope Wilkos, Writer/BloggerPhotographer:  George WhylieVideographer:  Maxine Nolan It is the night that shapes movie legends.  It is the night that defines the top names in filmmaking and acting.  It is none other than the biggest night in Hollywood , the 85th Annual Academy Awards telecast ...

24 HOURS OF FASHION IN SOUTH BEACH By:  Hope Wilkos, Writer/BloggerPhotographer:  George WhylieVideographer:  Maxine Nolan It's upon us once again. The World of Cotton will be taking over the streets of South Beach enveloping them in loads of diverse looks for the fashion conscious individual daring to impress. This marks the second year that Cotton Incorporated brings ...

FALGUNI & SHANE PEACOCK DAZZLE WITH FALL 2013 COLLECTION By:  Hope Wilkos, Writer/BloggerPhotographer:  George WhylieVideographer:  Maxine Nolan  Wild dreams and magical moments were once again made with Falguni & Shane Peacock at Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week New York. Falguni & Shane Peacock tend to take us away from the ordinary and into the world of ...

A SCANDINAVIAN SHOWCASE OF STYLE By:  Hope Wilkos, Writer/BloggerPhotographer: George WhylieVideographer: Maxine Nolan New York Fashion Week takes us throughout the entire month of February as designers give us their very best looks of Fall/Winter 2013. A few of the most talked about designers to make their debut in the fashion capital of ...

AN ENLIGHTENING EVENING WITH VERA WANG By:  Hope Wilkos, Writer/BloggerPhotographer:  George WhylieVideographer:  Maxine Nolan  The 92nd Street Y in New York City and MARTINI Sparkling Wines are in that fashion frame of mind again. Coming right off of a very impressive Fashion Week, this latest event drew a crowd of well-versed industry professionals ...

KORS COLLABORATES WITH AMBER LE BON By:  Hope Wilkos, Writer/BloggerPhotographer:  George WhylieVideographer:  Maxine Nolan After a very successful showing of his Fall 2013 Collection,  is pleased to debut the third installment of the Kors Collaboration series, featuring British beauty and model, muse Amber Le Bon. Fashion enthusiasts are still talking about all of the exquisite ...

"DYNAMIC ROMANCE" WITH SON JUNG WAN By:  Hope Wilkos, Writer/BloggerPhotographer:  George WhylieVideographer:  Maxine Nolan Son Jung Wan knows how to make the winter magical with fashions fit for royalty.  This latest Fall 2013 fashion presentation shown at Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week brought out the stars excited to see what was in store for them. Brooke ...

KORS BRINGS COLOR TO FALL 2013 COLLECTION By:  Hope Wilkos, Writer/BloggerPhotographer:  George WhylieVideographer:  Maxine Nolan There is one designer that always dares to be different and perhaps that is why he continues to maintain such a cult following. Michael Kors lit up the runway at Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week in New York City at ...

IT IS GOING TO BE A NIGHT TO SHINE By:  Hope Wilkos, Writer/BloggerPhotographer:  George WhylieVideographer:  Maxine Nolan The OSCAR® Awards is one of the biggest evenings in entertainment seen round the world.  Events have been taking place leading up to the dazzling evening. Just this month from February 2nd through the 14th, at The ...

THE EDGY YET FEMININE WORLD OF CANDELA By:  Hope Wilkos, Writer/BloggerPhotographer:  George WhylieVideographer:  Maxine Nolan  Frills and lace, sequins and satin all have that feminine appeal as we view the Fall 2013 Collection from Candela, a line with an international flair in the world of fashion. The scene was set at Mercedes-Benz Fashion ...

A COLLECTION OF CLASS BY RALPH RUCCI - FALL 2013 By:  Hope Wilkos, Writer/BloggerPhotographer:  George WhylieVideographer:  Maxine Nolan  Ralph Rucci is a man of incredible talent and driven dedication to his craft.  He is constantly in the creative state of mind and forever raises the bar with each collection that is unveiled. ...

DENNIS BASSO CELEBRATES 30 YEARS OF FASHION AT MBFW By:  Hope Wilkos, Writer/BloggerPhotographer:  George WhylieVideographer:  Maxine Nolan Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week brings all glitter and gold and fashion designers with a celebrity following unveiling their newest collections.  One of those greatly cherished designers is Dennis Basso.  His fashions have been featured on the cover ...

UNTAMED WITH MERCEDES-BENZ AND KARLIE KLOSS By:  Hope Wilkos, Writer/BloggerPhotographer:  George WhylieVideographer:  Maxine Nolan Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week is all about elegant fashion and the finer things in life. On Tuesday, February 12, 2013, the Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class was officially unveiled at Lincoln Center in New York City as part of Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Fall 2013. This ...

THE AMAZING 55TH ANNUAL GRAMMY AWARDS By:  Hope Wilkos, Writer/BloggerPhotographer:  George WhylieVideographer:  Maxine Nolan The 55th Annual GRAMMY Awards will go down in music history for not only its list of winners and flashy Red Carpet arrivals, but also many of its musical moments. It all began on the Red Carpet.  Beyonce' went ...

LAYERING WITH DUCKIE BROWN FALL 2013 By:  Hope Wilkos, Writer/BloggerPhotographer:  George WhylieVideographer:  Maxine Nolan Women love a fashion conscious man and with the innovative fashions of designer label Duckie Brown, men don't mind being stylish in their own incomparable way. The Fall 2013 Collection of Duckie Brown gave us something to ponder as it ...

FASHION FOR A CAUSE DURING NEW YORK FASHION WEEK  By:  Hope Wilkos, Writer/BloggerPhotographer:  George WhylieVideographer:  Maxine Nolan Neither sleet nor snow could halt "The Reality of FASHION, The Reality of AIDS" runway show that took place as New York Fashion Week kicked into high gear.  The show was destined to go on on ...

MAISON de URBANA - A COLLECTION OF CULTURE By:  Hope Wilkos, Writer/BloggerPhotographer:  George WhylieVideographer:  Maxine Nolan With Fashion Week comes blossoming talent to make the event even more unforgettable and a chance to open new and exciting doors.  This season, Urbana Chappa, a spirited young designer based on the west coast of ...

CONCEPT KOREA BECOMES A FASHION WEEK FAVORITE By:  Hope Wilkos, Writer/BloggerPhotographer:  George WhylieVideographer:  Maxine Nolan  Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Fall 2013 has opened the gateway to the international world of style by continuing to promote Concept Korea. Concept Korea is a collaborative project to introduce the world to talented creative Korean fashion designers and ...

MERCEDES-BENZ FASHION WEEK KICKS OFF WITH amfAR By:  Monique Nolan, Writer/BloggerPhotographer:  George Whylie, Maxine -Nolan- Whylie  Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week  began the showing of the Fall 2013 Collections in celebrity style on Wednesday, February 6, 2013. The stars braved the cold to make their way to Cipriani Wall Street not only to celebrate the beginning of another ...

SUPER BOWL ISN'T JUST ABOUT SPORTS By:  Hope Wilkos, Writer/BloggerPhotographer:  George WhylieVideographer:  Maxine Nolan Super Bowl XLVII certainly had its share of surprises this year.  Beyonce' and her much awaited reunion with Destiny's Child was the talk of the century in the music world and it led to a super energetic half-time extravaganza. Shortly ...

YOU CAN TAKE PART IN MERCEDES-BENZ FASHION WEEK By:  Hope Wilkos, Writer/BloggerPhotographer:  George WhylieVideographer:  Maxine Nolan Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week kicks off in chilly New York City this coming Wednesday, February 6, 2013.  As we climb the steps of Lincoln Center with a jump to our step and excitement building in our heart, there ...

THE SAG AWARDS 2013 By:  Hope Wilkos, Writer/BloggerPhotographer:  George WhylieVideographer:  Maxine Nolan Receiving the honor of a SAG Award (Screen Actors Guild Award), is possibly one of the highest accolades you can receive as an actor.  The voting is decided by 4200 randomly selected members of the union and bestowed upon the winners ...

REALITY HITS THE RUNWAY AT NEW YORK FASHION WEEK By:  Hope Wilkos, Writer/BloggerPhotographer:  George WhylieVideographer:  Maxine Nolan New York City is counting down to Fashion Week and what better way to spread the word and build awareness to "Reality of FASHION, The Reality of AIDS 2013".  One of the most anticipated fashion ...

CELEBRITIES SHINE FOR A CAUSE By:  Hope Wilkos, Writer/BloggerPhotographer:  George WhylieVideographer:  Maxine Nolan There is nothing like 'Passion for a Cause' to bring some of the brightest celebrities together if only for one evening. It is important to stand up for what you believe in and have that drive and determination to make ...

LET'S GO FOR 'A WALK ON THE MOON' WITH THE Laurèl COLLECTION By:  Hope Wilkos, Writer/BloggerPhotographer:  George WhylieVideographer:  Maxine Nolan  Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Berlin  lived up to its chic expectations as designers showcased their Autumn/Winter 2013 Collections from January 15 through January 18, 2013. One of the standout presentations of the 4-day event was ...

A 'FORCE OF NATURE' TAKES ACTING WORLD BY STORM By:  Hope Wilkos, Writer/BloggerPhotographer:  George WhylieVideographer:  Maxine Nolan She is just 9 years old but already is an accomplished actress. Adorable Quvenzhané Wallis is the youngest Oscar nominee in 2013 chosen for her emotional role in the film "Beasts of the Southern Wild".   Wallis has a maturity ...

NEW YORK CITY WELCOMES BADGLEY MISCHKA By:  Hope Wilkos, Writer/BloggerPhotographer:  George WhylieVideographer:  Maxine Nolan The elegant team of Badgley Mischka have been hard at work since the New Year began only a couple of weeks ago. Just after Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week winds down in New York City on February 14, 2013, Badgley Mischka will be ...

THE 2013 GOLDEN GLOBE AWARDS LIGHT UP HOLLYWOOD By:  Hope Wilkos, Writer/BloggerPhotographer:  George WhylieVideographer:  Maxine Nolan It was a big night for Hollywood on Sunday, January 13, 2013 as the stars gathered at the Beverly Hills Hilton to celebrate the successes of their talented fellow actors and actresses for the 70th Annual ...

AN EVENING WITH A FASHION ICON AND MARTINI By:  Hope Wilkos, Writer/BloggerPhotographer:  George WhylieVideographer:  Maxine Nolan  Once again the fashion industry was bubbling over in New York City on Wednesday evening, January 9, 2013. It was an evening of formidable fashion as prominent and inspirational designer, Marc Jacobs, took to the stage as ...

ANOTHER MERCEDES-BENZ FASHION WEEK IS ALMOST HERE By:  Hope Wilkos, Writer/BloggerPhotographer:  George WhylieVideographer:  Maxine Nolan Designers of the decade are getting ready to debut their Fall/Winter 2013 Collections for fashion critics, media and celebrities in New York City. Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week  is preparing New York City for a week full of fresh beginnings and ...

THE 2013 PEOPLE'S CHOICE AWARDS By:  Hope Wilkos, Writer/BloggerPhotographer:  George WhylieVideographer:  Maxine Nolan The 2013 People's Choice Awards kicks off a stream of award ceremonies and took place on Wednesday, January 9, 2013.  This event means much to us as the results are based on votes by the general public.  This year, fans ...

ALMOST TIME TO REVEAL THE 'FGI RISING STAR' AWARD By:  Hope Wilkos, Writer/BloggerPhotographer:  George WhylieVideographer:  Maxine Nolan We can feel the warmth of fashion in the air.  The Fashion Group International has revealed the finalists for this year's FGI Rising Star Award.  This is the time to recognize and honor the best of ...

10TH ANNIVERSARY OF POLO ARRIVES IN PALM BEACH By:  Hope Wilkos, Writer/BloggerPhotographer:  George WhylieVideographer:  Maxine Nolan There is nothing more thrilling in the global equestrian world than the elite sport of polo. Polo is a sport that has achieved prestigious acclaim worldwide but there is no better place to enjoy the sport ...

FROM 'GOSSIP GIRL' TO 'CARRIE DIARIES' By:  Hope Wilkos, Writer/BloggerPhotographer:  George WhylieVideographer:  Maxine Nolan For six seasons and five years, we were mesmerized by a group of privileged teenagers on Manhattan's Upper East Side who grew up right in front of our eyes.  "Gossip Girl" was 'the'  program introduced on the CW Channel. ...

THE SUN SHINES ON RENZO & KAI By:  Hope Wilkos, Writer/BloggerPhotographer:  George WhylieVideographer:  Maxine Nolan Names such as Michael Kors, Diane von Furstenberg and Anna Sui all attract a loyal following of fashion enthusiasts.  These designers have established a huge presence and their newest collections are unveiled at Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week season after ...

ANOTHER FASHION WEEK IS ALMOST UPON US By:  Hope Wilkos, Writer/BloggerPhotographer:  George WhylieVideographer:  Maxine Nolan We've seen the best that Spring/Summer 2013 has to offer us with wildly feminine frills, fancy floral designs and vibrant colors reminding us that with spring showers and May flowers comes a whole new world of trend-setting ...

FASHION'S FIGHT AGAINST MS By:  Hope Wilkos, Writer/BloggerPhotographer:  George WhylieVideographer:  Maxine Nolan It was a perfect afternoon to bring fashion lovers together for a cause worth fighting for.  On Thursday, December 13, 2012, Fashion's Fight Against MS brought Fort Lauderdale, Florida, alive with a passion as supporters attended a charity fashion show and luncheon. ...

THE ENTICING EXHIBITION OF "ASCENSION" By:  Hope Wilkos, Writer/BloggerPhotographer:  George WhylieVideographer:  Maxine Nolan One of the most celebrated artists of the decade can add another major accomplishment to his impressive list.  Ralph Rucci has once again given the world a piece of himself through his enticing artwork. The Serge Sorokko Gallery in San ...

BRITISH FASHION AWARDS 2012 By:  Hope Wilkos, Writer/BloggerPhotographer:  George WhylieVideographer:  Maxine Nolan One of the most prestigious fashion awards ceremonies of the year took place on November 27, 2012.  The British Fashion Awards celebrated the creativity, the glory  and the success of those that contribute so much to the industry on a ...

ART BASEL HITS THE STREETS OF MIAMI By:  Hope Wilkos, Writer/BloggerPhotographer:  George WhylieVideographer:  Maxine Nolan The culturally refined crowds flocked to Miami this past week for the internationally acclaimed Art Basel. This chic and sophisticated event brings attendees modern and contemporary art from 260 galleries and 2000 artists spanning the globe combining a ...

KENNEDY CENTER HONORS AND A TREE-LIGHTING CEREMONY By:  Hope Wilkos, Writer/BloggerPhotographer:  George Whylie Videographer:  Maxine Nolan Sunday, December 2, 2012, was an evening of flavorful fashion and political prestige as celebrities, talented artists and actors joined President Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama as they gathered for the 35th Annual Kennedy Center Honors. With ...

ANGELS THAT STEAL OUR HEARTS By:  Hope Wilkos, Writer/BloggerPhotographer:  George WhylieVideographer:  Maxine Nolan  It's official.  The holidays are here.  The VS Angels glistened, sparkled and blossomed at the Lexington Armory in New York City as they sauntered down the runway in what had to be one of the most lavish and sexiest ...

A STAR IS BORN - NARA PAZ By:  Hope Wilkos, Writer/BloggerPhotographer:  George WhylieVideographer:  Maxine Nolan With the rebirth of Spring comes the emergence of a new and freshly vivacious designer known as Nara Paz. Nara Paz is a South American born but Boston-based designer.  She is proud to unveil her newest Spring 2013 ...

THE FASHION EXPERIENCE OF A LIFETIME By: Hope Wilkos, Writer/BloggerPhotographer:  George WhylieVideographer:  Maxine Nolan Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week  has been the ultimate fashion event to introduce upcoming trends for each stylish season.  It is a week to showcase over 90 emerging and top-name designers each February and September in the elite Lincoln Center, a ...

A FASHION FIRST FOR FASHION LAW INSTITUTE By:  Hope Wilkos, Writer/BloggerPhotographer:  George WhylieVideographer:  Maxine Nolan Though we are barely through the winter, Spring/Summer 2013 is on the minds of the fashion industry and with a new season comes vibrancy and rebirth from a cold harsh winter. Sometimes it isn't always the traditional designer ...

A BOUTIQUE FOR ALL SEASONS By:  Hope Wilkos, Writer/BloggerPhotographer:  George WhylieVideographer:  Maxine Nolan Fashion enthusiasts come from all over just to shop at Jessie Boutique. Whether it is from the furthest point to the south of Miami or as far up the coast as New York City, fashionistas just love Jessie Boutique. The founder behind ...

SPREAD THE WORD AND MAKE IT ICONIC By: Hope Wilkos, Writer/BloggerPhotographer: George WhylieVideographer: Maxine Nolan Fashion comes across as refined, unique and masterful.  It catapults us into a world of beauty and grandeur.  We long to learn more. Many viewers, fashion followers and style enthusiasts don’t realize what goes into the numerous parts ...

THE CURTAIN RISES ON GLAMOUR'S "WOMEN OF THE YEAR AWARDS" By:  Hope Wilkos, Writer/BloggerPhotographer:  George WhylieVideographer:  Maxine Nolan Carnegie Hall echoed with cacophonous applause as the prestigious venue was host to Glamour's "Women of the Year Awards" on Monday, November 12, 2012.  It was an evening to recognize some of the most ...

THE 40th ANNUAL AMERICAN MUSIC AWARDS By:  Hope Wilkos, Writer/BloggerPhotographer:  George WhylieVideographer:  Maxine Nolan Dick Clark always stood by his belief, "Lets bring together the year's most popular artists and let the music speak for itself."  That is exactly what it did as we celebrated the 40th Annual American Music Awards at ...

'FASHION DELIVERS' COMES TO THE RESCUE By:  Hope Wilkos, Writer/BloggerPhotographer:  George WhylieVideographer:  Maxine Nolan This is the week to give thanks as we celebrate Thanksgiving but there are families still trying to recover from the havoc that Hurricane Sandy has wreaked upon their lives. Over the past few years, the fashion industry has ...

FASHION WEEK AROUND THE WORLD By:  Hope Wilkos, Writer/BloggerPhotographer:  George WhylieVideographer:  Maxine Nolan Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week is the most widely recognized fashion week in the world and Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week in New York is the catalyst for a series of fashion weeks across the globe. Most recently, Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Kiev kicked off in Russia ...

RISE FOR RELIEF By: Hope Wilkos, Writer/BloggerPhotographer: George WhylieVideographer: Maxine Nolan In times of distress, we feel solace in uniting to help those in need. Some of the hardest hit areas of New York and New Jersey are still reeling from Hurricane Sandy and trying to pick up the pieces one by one. Our ...

REJOICE WITH 'INTERLUDES' BY SHEILA JOHNSON By:  Hope Wilkos, Writer/BloggerPhotographer:  George WhylieVideographer:  Maxine Nolan Every year you always have that one person on your holiday list that is difficult to buy for.  Nothing seems to be the right gift for those that mean the most to you. Why not go for the present ...

SHERRI HILL MAKES THE NIGHT MAGIC By: Hope Wilkos, Writer/BloggerPhotographer: George WhylieVideographer: Maxine Nolan The holidays always seem to shine with fashions that sparkle and dazzle.  There are parties to attend and homecomings to treasure for years to come in addition to pageants calling for the perfect gown.  All these events are ...

SALUTE TO THE COUNTRY MUSIC AWARDS 2012 By:  Hope Wilkos, Writer/BloggerPhotographer:  George WhylieVideographer:  Maxine Nolan On Thursday, November 1, 2012, some of the best and most talented artists in the world of country came together to once again celebrate the 46th Annual 2012 Country Music Awards.  It all took place at the ...

FLAUNT MAGAZINE'S MAGNIFICENT ISSUE By:  Hope Wilkos, Writer/BloggerPhotographer:  George WhylieVideographer:  Maxine Nolan A winning combination was seen reveling at the four-star restaurant known as Ink in West Hollywood, California on October 25, 2012.  Past 'Top Chef' winner, Michael Voltaggio, welcomed a host of celebrities and stars to his restaurant of rave reviews ...

TEEN VOGUE UNIVERSITY 2012 By:  Hope Wilkos, Writer/BloggerPhotographer:  George WhylieVideographer:  Maxine Nolan October has been the month when dreams came true for many a young girl looking to enter the world of fashion. October 20,2012 was more than just another day at The New York Millennium Hotel.  Teen  Vogue University  got underway for the ...

RHAPSODY: A DESIGNER'S DREAM By: Hope Wilkos, Writer/BloggerPhotographer:  George WhylieVideographer: Maxine Nolan Kelly Wearstler is one name that brings with it talent in varying degrees.  This very imaginative artist is not only an interior designer but also launched her own fashion line in 2011.  Both accomplishments have earned her acclaim by fashion ...

PetitePARADE RULES THE FASHION RUNWAY By:  Hope Wilkos, Writer/BloggerPhotographer:  George WhylieVideographer:  Maxine Nolan These days Fashion Weeks take place around the world and the fashions previewed are not just about the adults anymore but also about adorable kids with sparkling eyes and modeling cutting-edge fashions. It was a big weekend in New York ...

MAKE A WISH WITH VICTORIA'S SECRET FOR THE HOLIDAYS By:  Hope Wilkos, Writer/BloggerPhotographer:  George WhylieVideographer:  Maxine Nolan It's time to check your mailboxes for Victoria's Secret 'Christmas Dreams & Fantasies'.  Each year women who have fallen in love with the retailer's sexy and sultry merchandise and men on a mission to please ...

A CUSTOM-MADE BRIDE BY NICOLE MILLER By:  Hope Wilkos, Writer/BloggerPhotographer:  George WhylieVideographer:  Maxine Nolan There is something about finding just the right bridal gown that makes our hearts skip a beat. First you have to find the designer that will make your dreams come true.  That designer could be Nicole Miller, an icon ...

COCKTAILS WITH A SIDE OF BURLESQUE? By:  Hope Wilkos, Writer/BloggerPhotographer:  George WhylieVideographer:  Maxine Nolan  It was an evening of a different sort as "La Maison Cointreau" was unveiled with the lovely and statesque, Dita Von Teese, on Monday evening, October 15, 2012. Cocktails with a side of burlesque?  That was the theme as ...

"TOAST TO SURVIVORS" WITH KRISTIN CHENOWETH By:  Hope Wilkos, Writer/BloggerPhotographer:  George WhylieVideographer:  Maxine Nolan  October is the month when we all unite to make a difference in the fight against Breast Cancer because it touches all of our lives at some point in some unforgiving way.  Shopping events across the country rally ...

PARIS FASHION WEEK - SPRING/SUMMER 2013 By:  Hope Wilkos, Writer/BloggerPhotographer:  George WhylieVideographer:  Maxine Nolan One of the most romantic fashion weeks of all is Paris Fashion Week which took place from September 25 through October 3, 2012.  Some of the most famous designers in the fashion world launched their Spring/Summer 2013 Collections ...

MOET & CHANDON CELEBRATE KYLIE MINOGUE By:  Hope Wilkos, Writer/BloggerPhotographer:  George WhylieVideographer:  Maxine Nolan On Thursday evening, October 11, 2012, the popular restaurant Bagatelle located in the meatpacking district of New York City, was the center of celebration and the place to be. Moët & Chandon hosted a spectacular dinner to commend Kylie Minogue ...

REJOICE IN THE 'LITTLE BLACK DRESS' By:  Hope Wilkos, Writer/BloggerPhotographer:  George WhylieVideographer:  Maxine Nolan  Women never get enough of the 'Little Black Dress'.  We gravitate towards this one staple piece in our wardrobe for the way it makes us feel, the way it makes us look, simply put, slimmer and sexier and ...

MILAN SPRING/SUMMER 2013 FASHION WEEK By:  Hope Wilkos, Writer/BloggerPhotographer:  George WhylieVideographer:  Maxine Nolan As soon as London Fashion Week came to a close, media and fashion professionals rushed off to attend Milan Fashion Week. Such influential design names as Emporio Armani, MaxMara, Prada, Moschino, Salvatore Ferragamo, Giorgio Armani and Dolce & Gabbana introduced ...

SIMON 'FASHION NOW'  - A FUN WAY TO ENJOY FASHION By:  Hope Wilkos, Writer/BloggerPhotographer:  George WhylieVideographer:  Maxine Nolan It is a huge fashion event that has become an annual tradition in the Boca Town Center Mall in Boca Raton, Florida. Simon Mall and Braman Motorcars of Palm Beach join together in luxury to ...

THE DISTINCTIVE 'DELICATE RAYMOND JEWELRY BAR' By:  Hope Wilkos, Writer/BloggerPhotographer:  George WhylieVideographer:  Maxine Nolan Jewelry has to be just above purses and shoes for the accessory that women just cannot live without. Scoping out new and titillating jewelry stores can sometimes prove to be a favorite hobby. Now it is time to ...

KARA LARICKS S/S 2013 PRESENTATION By:  Hope Wilkos, Writer/BloggerPhotographer:  George WhylieVideographer:  Maxine Nolan New York Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2013 brought with it not only the latest fresh collections from designers whose names splash the pages of every glossy publication that hits the newsstands but also emerging designers that are making it up ...

THE EMMY AWARDS 2012 By:  Hope Wilkos, Writer/BloggerPhotographer:  George WhylieVideographer: Maxine Nolan One of the biggest nights of the year is when all the stars come together to celebrate The Emmy Awards.  Television is still the most popular type of entertainment and these awards recognize hard work and daily dedication.  Categories include ...

NEW YORK FASHION WEEK PAVES THE WAY FOR LONDON FASHION WEEK By:  Hope Wilkos, Writer/BloggerPhotographer:  George WhylieVideographer:  Maxine Nolan On the heels of New York Fashion Week came London Fashion Week, taking place from September 14, 2012 through September 18, 2012.  Featured were 110 designers including 30 new designers and all showcased ...

THE SPRING 2013 COLLECTION OF RALPH RUCCI By:  Hope Wilkos, Writer/BloggerPhotographer:  George WhylieVideographer:  Maxine Nolan As I walked down 7th Avenue near 34th Street in the heart of the Fashion District of New York City during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week, I came upon a gold star plaque on the 'Fashion Walk of Fame' ...

FALGUNI & SHANE PEACOCK TAKE US ON A FUTURISTIC FASHION RIDE By:  Hope Wilkos, Writer/BloggerPhotographer:  George WhylieVideographer:  Maxine Nolan When it comes to the world of magical madness, Falguni & Shane Peacock stand out as the masters of ultimate creativity. If there was any show during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Spring 2013 that we eagerly ...

DORE' DESIGNS DELIGHTS AT FASHION WEEK By:  Hope Wilkos, Writer/BloggerPhotographer:  George WhylieVideographer:  Maxine Nolan September 12, 2012 marked a fashion first as Dore' Designs, the top design line for the ballroom dance industry, debuted a new line of glamorous evening wear. The gleaming event took place in The Arena on West 41st Street ...

MOMS STRUT THEIR STUFF IN THE FASHIONABLE MOM SHOW By:  Hope Wilkos, Writer/BloggerPhotographer:  George WhylieVideographer:  Maxine Nolan Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Spring 2013 brought us so many memorable designer shows this season but one in particular stands out in my mind as being fun and fantastic!  'Strut: The Fashionable Mom Show' was a fun-filled ...

A LOOK INTO FASHION WEEK ON YOUR SMARTPHONE By:  Hope Wilkos, Writer/BloggerPhotographer:  George WhylieVideographer:  Maxine Nolan The world of technology moves us one step forward into the future of fashion. Linked to this technological advance, Usablenet  is a global technology leader in mobile and multi-channel customer engagement.  The corporate giant is proud to have been ...

CHRIS BENZ BIG BIRTHDAY BASH By:  Hope Wilkos, Writer/BloggerPhotographer:  George WhylieVideographer:  Maxine Nolan  Fashion Week wasn't the only event making the news this past week. American hot fashion designer, Chris Benz, also known as Prince of Color, celebrated his 30th birthday in style with a Birthday Bash on Sunday, September 10, 2012. Earlier in ...

SUPERMODELS WALK THE RUNWAY FOR NORISOL FERRARI By:  Hope Wilkos, Writer/BloggerPhotographer:  George WhylieVideographer:  Maxine Nolan Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week continues to move us into the future with style, class and originality but there is nothing more refreshing than going back to the fashion era of the 70's. On Monday, September 10, 2012, fashion took ...

TRACY REESE, SPRING 2013 COLLECTION, MERCEDES-BENZ FASHION WEEK, NY   Photo Credit: Roland Hyde      

DL1961 - DENIM SHOW OF THE SPRING SEASON 2013 By:  Hope Wilkos, Writer/BloggerPhotographer:  George WhylieVideographer:  Maxine Nolan One of the must see shows of this latest Spring 2013 Fashion Season was DL1961 Premium Denim Runway Show held on Wednesday, September 5, 2012.  High-profile assistance came from Nylon's Style Editor-At-Large, Dani Stahl and ...

ARISE MAGAZINE SHINES AT MERCEDES-BENZ FASHION WEEK By:  Hope Wilkos, Writer/BloggerPhotographer:  George WhylieVideographer:  Maxine Nolan Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week is currently showcasing Spring 2013 fashions in full swing.  So far the participating designers have surpassed our wildest dreams bringing cutting-edge fashion to the runway in their own distinctive manner. Although we are only treated to ...

THE 2012 MTV VIDEO MUSIC AWARDS ROCK STAPLES CENTER By:  Hope Wilkos, Writer/BloggerPhotographer:  George WhylieVideographer:  Maxine NolanThe beat went on and on as the MTV Video Music Awards were celebrated and televised on Fashion's Night Out this year on September 6, 2012.  All the music superstars came out in numbers to ...

THE 9TH ANNUAL STYLE AWARDS BEGIN A WEEK OF FASHION By:  Hope Wilkos, Writer/BloggerPhotographer:  George WhylieVideographer:  Maxine NolanWhat better way to begin Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Spring 2013 than with the coveted 9th Annual Style Awards.  Three global leaders in the fashion industry, Penske Media Corporation and Style Media and IMG Fashion made ...