When I first learned of Christina Carlino a few weeks ago, it was because she was launching a new product line that was right up my alley – Archetypes, a fragrance collection catered towards the language of the soul. When I came to find out she's also the brains behind one of my favorite beauty brands, Philosophy, I couldn't wait to talk to her. A spiritual entrepreneur who loves beauty products? The stars were aligned.
One of my favorite parts of my job is interviewing people I admire. If you've ever stepped into my apartment, you'd know that designer, Jonathan Adler, is among them. Here, he dishes on the best advice he's ever gotten and how it affected his success as well as his dream partnership.
I first met Anna Ayers and Fabian Lliguin back in 2007 when they introduced me to the best kept secret from the Amazon Rainforest – Rahua Elixir, a coveted hair oil that helps promote longer, stronger hair. Since, I've had the pleasure to watch their brand expand and hear all about their trips to the rainforest, where they find the purest ingredients.
It's no secret that we live in a world that constantly reminds us – we're not enough – pretty enough, young enough, smart enough, skinny enough... and the list goes on. After we get through the personal battle of confidence and self worth, we're faced with the idea that we don't have enough – time, money, love, opportunity. But when is enough, enough?
It's been 9 years since I gave up meat and fish and 2 since I gave up dairy. Many people ask, Why, what made you make that decision? My answer has always been because I want to eat as clean as possible, but never before about the animals. As a leather wearer, it would have seemed like an oxymoron. However, my views recently have shifted and making the case for being vegan, or at least vegetarian, has become easier.
I first met Aliza Licht aka DKNY PR Girl when I partnered with DKNY Fragrances for a fun project a few years ago. She was striking. As the SVP of Global Communications for Donna Karan, she had a coveted job, red hair to die for and was ahead of the curve when she embraced social media for the brand. As someone I admire, it was a pleasure to chat with her about her new book, Leave Your Mark, and get to know her a bit better.
I love catching up on books I've been meaning to read over the summer. For the most part, I enjoy non-fiction, informational books about business or spirituality. Turns out, my summer reading list is full of books written by power women. Looking for inspiration as you lay on the beach this summer? I got you covered.
