I found myself in love with NY designer Mara Hoffman…all the clothes looked beautiful and still comfortable–very California for an East Coaster. I’d look for these pieces in San Diego at Capricorn Boutique in Bird Rock or Ensemble Boutique in Oceanside. Mara Hoffman Tadashi Shoji brought lace like nobody’s business–when I’m …

I’m happy to report on a locally designed swimwear line for women like myself—curvy and somewhat modest, but still wanting a look that’s sexy and fun. The Dos Cara ladies—designers Aida Soria and Syncletica Maestas. I met the two SD born and bred Latinas when I was covering San Diego Fashion …

As I head out next week, leaving sunny SoCal for wintery New York for Fashion Week, I share with you the number one question that comes up when I tell people where I’m going….What are you going to wear???? Well, as confirmed by style guru Hillary Kerr, of the site Who …

The new blog and webseries, Broke but Bougie recently launched,  and to celebrate they’re hosting a progressive makeover party at Francesca’s in the Fashion Valley Mall. All San Diego  women are invited to come and experience the “website come to life”, as Broke but Bougie helps  women everywhere feel fresh, fine, …

Mayor of Newark, New Jersey Cory Booker and The Caliber Collection-–officially launched in November of last year, and has already generated $20,000 to support the city’s gun buyback program. The collection is a line of steel and brass bracelets and cuffs created from firearms and bullet casings seized by the Newark …

I dutifully watched the fashion of the all the Hollywood celebs at the People’s Choice Awards this year. I was kinda’ impressed by (generally speaking) how little flesh the women chose to flaunt. I like the new lower hemlines and fancy dresses that seem to stand out on their own. And …