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New York Fashion Week Fall 2014 Beauty Street Style: Bleach Blonde Hair Inspiration From Day 6 (PHOTOS)

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Somebody pass us a bottle of peroxide because we're thinking of going bleach blonde.

While bleach blonde isn't the easiest hair color to pull off, there's still something alluring about the bright and shiny shade. Take just one look at these three gorgeous girls we spotted during New York Fashion Week, and we think you'd agree.

We love how the bleach blonde color looks beautifully different with each of these girls' hairstyles (straight, locs and tousled), and it definitely acts as an accessory itself.

Get your bleach blonde hair inspiration from these images shot by our fearless photographer/photo editor, Raydene Salinas.

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Unbroken: What I Learned Doing My Daughter's Hair

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When I was a boy, I had glossy hair cut into straight-across bangs intended to mimic the look of Dorothy Hamill, a figure skater I adored. Though I'm mixed-ethnicity Cuban-American, my hair seemed genetically more Mayflower than raft-by-night. No matter what inglorious style I tried, from mullet and to nape-length shag, I could count on tresses that were silky, shiny, and easy to manage.

My daughter's hair, beautiful though it may be, is none of those things. Her locks are curly, thirsty and stubbornly willful. They are so different than my own, so foreign to the experience I grew up with, that they have required me to undertake a rigorous course of self-education. In the eight years since she was born, I have watched YouTube clips, read countless articles, scoured online forums designed for parents of children of color, visited urban salons, talked to other moms and dads in the detangling trenches and just about earned my PHD (Pretty Hair Degree).

Though I still can't do a full set of cornrows as flawlessly tight as a salon might, I'm no longer afraid to do all-over braids, and when my daughter makes a request -- from a simple up-twist to a Rihanna-style faux Mohawk -- I'm on it. Like girls of color everywhere, she knows it may take literal hours, but since we've been doing this process as long as she can remember, she just settles in and lets me get to work. Literally in my hands in these sessions, she trusts I will do the right thing.

At "hair time," she sits on a small woven chair, wrapped in a cozy blanket, and I sit behind her on the edge of the couch, my legs on either side of her, so that we are a little unit, facing the same way like captain and first mate on the bridge of a ship. It is a time that I cherish, and it has taught me a crucial lesson about parenting: When you force it, you lose.

One of the first warnings you get as you learn about caring for natural hair is that if you stubbornly force a comb through a tangle, you are very likely to break the hair completely off, perhaps by the handful. To avoid this, you start near the ends and comb downward, then repeat the same step but from a point closer to the scalp, not actually combing down from the roots until you've already cleared the path. This can be time-consuming, but it's a good bit wiser than simply trusting willpower and brute strength to forge a path through living knots. The alternative to the gentler path is to risk precious growth being lost.

My daughter's hair seems destined to curl infinitely inward instead of extending in length. In all her life, she's had a few trims to clean up damaged ends but never a full haircut; even so, her hair does not yet reach her shoulders as she dreams of it someday doing. To lose a handful of it now because I'm not careful would be incredibly upsetting to her, so I'd never risk just tugging through a snarl in my hurry or frustration. When it's hair time, I can be as patient as a proverbial saint.

The trick is in trying to mirror this lesson the rest of the time, especially in moments of conflict. Whether it's arguing about her unfinished homework, or shouting over her when she's misbehaving, or even discounting emotions that seem illogical to me, I can sometimes fall into the kind of lazy parenting behaviors that do little except force my will onto my daughter. And yet she has shown me amply that these approaches don't lead to the desired outcome at all. Rather, they are more likely to shut her down.

The better wisdom is aiming for the grace to approach a struggle more calmly, pausing to discern the kinks in the situation before going any further. Maybe the tears about a bad playdate are actually just an add-on to a day in which she keenly misses her birth mother. Perhaps the anger over her chores sits atop a reservoir of worry about math tests. Often, finding the true source of the snarl and working on that is the one thing that allows me to smooth things out.

This requires patience I don't always manifest. But I'm trying, as there is a related lesson to be learned from her favorite and most time-consuming hairdos: patience equals possibility. The more I can teach myself to deal with knotty emotions slowly and tenderly, employing all that I've learned so far, the more likely the result will be something beautiful -- and not something broken.

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Innovation Earth: A Stylish Way to Save 21 Billion Pounds of Textile Waste a Year

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Being an environmentalist with a deep-seated love of fashion is not very fun. I love shiny, pretty things as much as the next girl, but the typical snippets from my thought process upon purchasing a new article of clothing have grown to be all-consuming: that sweatshirt is conventional cotton, the most pesticide-laden crop on earth. Those leather shoes come from a factory-farmed cow, but the "vegan" ones are made from toxic PVC. And, like an automaton: You can only buy neutral colors. Must... maximize... amount of wears...

Not surprisingly, my style has suffered. Recently, my sister-in-law told me she didn't think she had ever seen my real legs sans the sheath of my (one pair of) trusty black leggings. (I've known her for 15 years.)

As a time-crunched freelancer and mom of two young children, I have neither the time nor patience to comb through the racks at a thrift store. I lack the budget to splurge on a closet full of pieces from the truly sustainable fashion designers I love.

So when my friend and Mommy Greenest founder Rachel Lincoln Sarnoff launched the Shop Drop Challenge last month, pointing out that if every woman in the United States stopped buying new clothes for one month, we could save nearly one billion pounds of textile waste and $10 billion (that's right; $10,000,000,000 a month on clothes), I first thought: Wow, that's incredible—sign me up! And then I thought: Oh great, I'll have an empty closet and be wearing these old, faded leggings for as long as I live.

And then—thankfully—Rachel introduced me to Give + Take in Santa Monica, Calif., a swap boutique that lets your bring in your previously-loved clothing to exchange for points to spend at the store.

(There are outlets for swapping online, but here co-owners Celina Burns and Dora Copperthite bring a more personal approach to the collaborative consumption movement, because let's face it: A woman needs to be able to ask another woman how her butt looks in a pair of jeans before she brings them home.)

Upon first glance, Give + Take looks like any other trendy boutique on the swank Westside of Los Angeles: chic cocktail dresses catch your eye as you walk into the store. Perfectly fitted jackets and chunky-knit sweaters line one wall; rows of event-worthy heels, booties and bags, organized by color, adorn the other.

The difference, however, is that the fashionable clothing in the store is, in fact, secondhand, and you trade for, instead of buy, your purchases. No wallet necessary. (Save for a nominal amount of tax on the items you select; $1.60 on one of my recent excursions.)

Members pay a small monthly fee (currently $25) and only items in great condition are accepted for trade. Points are awarded based on the original value of each item, which meant that when I recently brought in a couple gorgeous but seen-too-many-times dresses for trade, along with several cute tops I was willing to part with, I earned enough points for an almost entirely new wardrobe.

Here's a sampling of some pieces I scored on a recent visit:

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From left: Writing at home and playing with my girls (striped cardigan); heading out to an afternoon cocktail party (black skirt); dressed for a morning work event (blue dress); running errands on the weekend (white dress, blue skinnies, and thanks to my 3-year-old daughter for taking the best photo of the bunch!)

Needless to say, I think my style rut is officially over. "What women are discovering is that the swap allows them the freedom to experiment in ways they would have never dared to before," says co-owner Burns. "There's no risk: if an item doesn't work out, they can trade it back and try something else."

For me, the biggest incentive to stay a loyal Give + Take member is environmental: On a planet of 7 billion people and counting, the idea that we could keep generating 21 billion pounds of textile waste a year (and that's just in the U.S.) is truly preposterous. But for most of Burns' customers, the motivation to swap instead of shop is, not surprisingly, financial.

"The sheer savings appeals to everyone, and it's why we have a truly diverse membership," says Burns. "Our women are students, doctors, lawyers, artists, business women, stay-at-home moms—you name it."

And that gives me hope that the idea will catch on. Burns' vision is to eventually franchise her store, so that a woman in Santa Monica could spend her swap points while vacationing in New York, for instance.

Women control more than 80 percent of U.S. spending; with a spread of Give + Takes around the country, we could truly change the world. It doesn't hurt that we'll all look pretty snazzy doing it, of course.

Got a great idea for my next Innovation Earth column? Send tips, thoughts and suggestions to jennifer@jennifergrayson.com.

It Is Worth It

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If you make a habit of reading the Wall Street Journal Life and Style section, you might have come across an article that echoed sentiments I discussed with you last Summer.

In her recent article "Is a $1,000 Haircut and Blow Dry Worth It?" Lauren Lipton revealed that a handful of New York City stylists are raising their prices to four figures. Her supporting arguments for the high ticket price by a master stylist reflect my own: Each cut is highly customized to the individual client, it is backed by a deep well of experience, and will last exponentially longer than a low ticket cut. Behind stylists of such an echelon, you'll find a complex professional genealogy and a culture of precision training.

Among the limbs of my professional family tree, for example, you will find Jacques Dessange, Bruno Pittini and Aveda's Horst Rechelbacher. These men are my mentors and major influences, and they each contributed to the unique hair culture to which I subscribe. And like my contemporaries that are mentioned in the WSJ article, I continue the legacy of precision training by sharing my knowledge and educating future stylists.

Any of my clients will tell you it is a very rare experience to be in my chair and not be observed by at least one assistant by my side -- and I maintain high standards for all of my assistants and staff. Instilling my co-workers with a strong attention to detail, and an eye for impeccable presentation allows us all to deliver the level of luxury service that is expected with a high price tag.

It also allows me to refer any client that either cannot afford, or prefers not to pay my price, to another Stylist in my Salon. Ms. Lipton touched on this in her article, and it is a crucial point to keep in mind when you are faced with sticker shock in any high end Salon. My consultations are always free, and if I see an opportunity to refer a client to a co-worker, I will happily coach that stylist on the client's needs and expectations. The result is consistent luxury that is available to everyone.

Sid Caesar Dead: Comedic Legend Dies At 91

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Comedic legend Sid Caesar has died at the age of 91, reports Larry King.

On Wednesday (Feb. 12) King took to Twitter to express his condolences and remember his friend:




Caesar reportedly died on Wednesday at his home in Los Angeles, Calif., his friend and former collaborator, Carl Reiner told Reuters. Reiner said he learned of Caesar's death from a mutual friend, actor and writer Rudy De Luca, who had recently been visiting with Caesar. A spokesman for the comedian's family also confirmed his death to the Associated Press.

Caesar began his career in the 1940's and was best known for the TV comedy shows "Your Show of Shows,” and "Caesar's Hour," as well as his role as Coach Calhoun in "Grease," and Melville Crump in "It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World."

He is survived by two daughters and a son.

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LOS ANGELES (AP) — Sid Caesar, the prodigiously talented pioneer of TV comedy who paired with Imogene Coca in sketches that became classics and who inspired a generation of famous writers, died early Wednesday. He was 91.

Caesar died at his home in the Los Angeles area after a brief illness, family spokesman Eddy Friedfeld said.

In his two most important shows, "Your Show of Shows," 1950-54, and "Caesar's Hour," 1954-57, Caesar displayed remarkable skill in pantomime, satire, mimicry, dialect and sketch comedy. And he gathered a stable of young writers who went on to worldwide fame in their own right — including Neil Simon and Woody Allen.

"The one great star that television created and who created television was Sid Caesar," said critic Joel Siegel on the TV documentary "Hail Sid Caesar! The Golden Age Of Comedy," which first aired in 2001.

While best known for his TV shows, which have been revived on DVD in recent years, he also had success on Broadway and occasional film appearances, notably in "It's a Mad Mad Mad Mad World."

If the typical funnyman was tubby or short and scrawny, Caesar was tall and powerful, with a clown's loose limbs and rubbery face, and a trademark mole on his left cheek.

But Caesar never went in for clowning or jokes. He wasn't interested. He insisted that the laughs come from the everyday.

"Real life is the true comedy," he said in a 2001 interview with The Associated Press. "Then everybody knows what you're talking about." Caesar brought observational comedy to TV before the term, or such latter-day practitioners as Jerry Seinfeld, were even born.

In one celebrated routine, Caesar impersonated a gumball machine; in another, a baby; in another, a ludicrously overemotional guest on a parody of "This Is Your Life."

He played an unsuspecting moviegoer getting caught between feuding lovers in a theater. He dined at a health food restaurant, where the first course was the bouquet in the vase on the table. He was interviewed as an avant-garde jazz musician who seemed happily high on something.

The son of Jewish immigrants, Caesar was a wizard at spouting melting-pot gibberish that parodied German, Russian, French and other languages. His Professor was the epitome of goofy Germanic scholarship.

Some compared him to Charlie Chaplin for his success at combining humor with touches of pathos.

"As wild an idea as you get, it won't go over unless it has a believable basis to start off with," he told The Associated Press in 1955. "The viewers have to see you basically as a person first, and after that you can go on into left field."

Caesar performed with such talents as Howard Morris and Nanette Fabray, but his most celebrated collaborator was the brilliant Coca, his "Your Show of Shows" co-star.

Coca and Caesar performed skits that satirized the everyday — marital spats, inane advertising, strangers meeting and speaking in clichés, a parody of the Western "Shane" in which the hero was "Strange." They staged a water-logged spoof of the love scene in "From Here to Eternity." ''The Hickenloopers" husband-and-wife skits became a staple.

"The chemistry was perfect, that's all," Coca, who died in 2001, once said. "We never went out together; we never see each other socially. But for years we worked together from 10 in the morning to 6 or 7 at night every day of the week. What made it work is that we found the same things funny."

Caesar worked closely with his writing staff as they found inspiration in silent movies, foreign films and the absurdities of '50s postwar prosperity.

Among those who wrote for Caesar: Mel Brooks, Larry Gelbart, Simon and his brother Danny Simon, and Allen, who was providing gags to Caesar and other entertainers while still in his teens.

Carl Reiner, who wrote in addition to performing on the show, based his "Dick Van Dyke Show" — with its fictional TV writers and their temperamental star — on his experiences there. Simon's 1993 "Laughter on the 23rd Floor" and the 1982 movie "My Favorite Year" also were based on the Caesar show.

A 1996 roundtable discussion among Caesar and his writers was turned into a public television special. Said Simon, the Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright: "None of us who've gone on to do other things could have done them without going through this show."

"This was playing for the Yankees; this was playing in Duke Ellington's band," said Gelbart, the creator of TV's "M-A-S-H" and screenwriter of "Tootsie," who died in 2009.

Increasing ratings competition from Lawrence Welk's variety show put "Caesar's Hour" off the air in 1957.

In 1962, Caesar starred on Broadway in the musical "Little Me," written by Simon, and was nominated for a Tony. He played seven different roles, from a comically perfect young man to a tyrannical movie director to a prince of an impoverished European kingdom.

"The fact that, night after night, they are also excruciatingly funny is a tribute to the astonishing talents of their portrayer," Newsweek magazine wrote. "In comedy, Caesar is still the best there is."

His and Coca's classic TV work captured a new audience with the 1973 theatrical compilation film "Ten From Your Show of Shows."

He was one of the galaxy of stars who raced to find buried treasure in the 1963 comic epic "It's a Mad Mad Mad Mad World," and in 1976 he put his pantomime skills to work in Brooks' "Silent Movie."

But he later looked back on those years as painful ones. He said he beat a severe, decades-long barbiturate and alcohol habit in 1978, when he was so low he considered suicide. "I had to come to terms with myself. 'Yes or no? Do you want to live or die?'" Deciding that he wanted to live, he recalled, was "the first step on a long journey."

Caesar was born in 1922 in Yonkers, N.Y., the third son of an Austrian-born restaurant owner and his Russian-born wife. His first dream was to become a musician, and he played saxophone in bands in his teens.

But as a youngster waiting tables at his father's luncheonette, he liked to observe as well as serve the diverse clientele, and recognize the humor happening before his eyes.

His talent for comedy was discovered when he was serving in the Coast Guard during World War II and got a part in a Coast Guard musical, "Tars and Spars." He also appeared in the movie version. Wrote famed columnist Hedda Hopper: "I hear the picture's good, with Sid Caesar a four-way threat. He writes, sings, dances and makes with the comedy."

That led to a few other film roles, nightclub engagements, and then his breakthrough hit, a 1948 Broadway revue called "Make Mine Manhattan."

His first TV comedy-variety show, "The Admiral Broadway Revue," premiered in February 1949. But it was off the air by June. Its fatal shortcoming: unimagined popularity. It was selling more Admiral television sets than the company could make, and Admiral, its exclusive sponsor, pulled out.

But everyone was ready for Caesar's subsequent efforts. "Your Show of Shows," which debuted in February 1950, and "Caesar's Hour" three years later reached as many as 60 million viewers weekly and earned its star $1 million annually at a time when $5, he later noted, bought a steak dinner for two.

When "Caesar's Hour" left the air in 1957, Caesar was only 34. But the unforgiving cycle of weekly television had taken a toll: His reliance on booze and pills for sleep every night so he could wake up and create more comedy.

It took decades for him to hit bottom. In 1977, he was onstage in Regina, Canada, doing Simon's "The Last of the Red Hot Lovers" when, suddenly, his mind went blank. He walked off stage, checked into a hospital and went cold turkey. Recovery had begun, with the help of wife Florence Caesar, who would be by his side for more than 60 years and helped him weather his demons.

Those demons included remorse about the flared-out superstardom of his youth — and how the pressures nearly killed him. But over time he learned to view his life philosophically.

"You think just because something good happens, THEN something bad has got to happen? Not necessarily," he said with a smile in 2003, pleased to share his hard-won wisdom: "Two good things have happened in a row."

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Associated Press writer Frazier Moore in New York contributed to this report.

So A Gummy Bear Onesie Exists And We Don't Know How To Feel

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Love gummy bears? Love onesies? Join the club. Now you can have the best of both worlds with this GUMMY BEAR ONESIE. You're welcome.

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De-Clutter Now: 8 Things You Can Live Without

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In 2009 I moved into a 200-square-foot cottage. The rent and location were awesome, but there was one problem. Half my stuff didn't fit in the place.

So I got rid of it. Furniture, old clothes, books, shoes, art. And you know what? I haven't missed any of it since. In fact, I wonder now why I had so much stuff in the first place.

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This is my house. Ten feet wide, twenty feet long.


I'm not a hardcore minimalist, but this small space I've lived in for four years has kept my life pretty simple. And this simpler life is much more aligned with my environmental values -- small living means a smaller carbon footprint. You end up thinking carefully about what you buy or bring into your life when, for instance, acquiring a new pair of shoes means you have to get rid of a pair you already own in order to fit them in the closet.

If you feel like simplifying your own life, here's a quick list of a few things I've learned to live without. Simplify starting here. But beware, it's addictive. Pretty soon you'll want to downsize to one of those tiny cabins. At least that's where I'm headed.

1) Memorabilia

That cheap medal you got for completing the half marathon two years ago, the Eiffel Tower shot glass someone brought you from Paris, that copy of your college graduation announcement that you've saved. You don't need any of these things. Because guess what? Without them you'll still remember what it felt like to train for that half marathon or to have graduated from college. None of those memories are going anywhere. Donate or recycle this stuff -- you won't miss it.

2) T-shirts

I'm not talking about those soft, perfectly fitted T-shirts you love and wear all the time. I'm talking about what's down there in the bottom third of your dresser drawer. Those logo-boasting shirts from events or places, which were likely all given to you for free. You don't need a T-shirt in order to prove you went to that conference, worked at that tech company, or volunteered at said event. Donate these or turn them into a craft project. Your dresser drawer is happiest when it contains only the clothes you wear on at least a monthly basis. The rest is clutter (or memorabilia, see above).

3) CDs and DVDs

This one's a no-brainer. You don't need these anymore. All the music and movies you want are on the internet now or can be stored on a hard drive. So upload them and make some space on your shelves. Bonus: most urban recycling centers accept CDs and DVDs in your blue bin.

4) Books



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There are only three types of books that deserve a space on my shelf.


I'm personally anti-Kindle because I believe real books have a longer life-span and most Kindles will end up in the trash. But if you own one, then this part might be even easier for you.
There are three types of books worth keeping around longer than it takes you to get through the last page. First, books that have strong sentimental value (is there an inscription on the title page, does the book have a history?). Second, books that are signed by the author or are otherwise valuable to you (like my signed copy of The Virgin Suicides!). And lastly, books you plan to read soon or that you reread regularly (I reread Gary Snyder's The Backcountry every year). That's it guys. I suggest you sell the rest to your local used bookstore. Get store credit for them and go there or the library next time you need a book to devour.



5) Sporting equipment

If you haven't gone camping in the last two years, get rid of the old tent in your garage. If you haven't skied since 2002, sell your skis. I'm amazed at the range of sporting equipment people keep around, yet never use. Guess what guys? You can rent this stuff! And the models you will rent are likely newer and better than the old stuff you've kept around simply because you think you might go camping or skiing next year, or the year after, or maybe the year after that. Sell these things and put the money into a jar for the day you actually go to the slopes.

6) Bags and baggage

You only need one suitcase, one bag, and possibly a purse (or two). Even if you're fashion-conscious. Spend some dough on these few things so you get quality stuff that will last you a while and look good. All those other bags and duffels you have crammed into each other under your bed will be happier at Goodwill. Nice bags that you just never use anymore can be sold to places like Buffalo Exchange. Done and done.

7) Kitchen gadgets

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The best food requires only your two hands and a few simple tools.


Okay, let's head to the kitchen. First off, let me say that I love to cook. And my 50-square-foot kitchen doesn't stop me. But it does stop me from owning a wedding-registry worth of gadgets and ice cream makers. Here's what I've learned. First, you don't need a microwave. It'll make you a healthier person and force you to re-heat your leftovers on the stove, which tastes better anyway. Second, you can get by fine with just one great knife. Get a medium-sized quality one that costs way more than you ever imagined spending on a knife. It'll last you forever and cut everything you need it to. Lastly, you don't need any of those gadgets you haven't used in the past two months. If you never use your food-processor because it's too hard to set up and clean up, get rid of it. The best food is fresh and only requires your two hands and a few simple tools.



8) Things that are neither useful, nor beautiful

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Everyone needs a few beautiful things.


William Morris once said, "Have nothing in your house that you do not know to be useful, or believe to be beautiful." So after getting rid of the things listed above, take a look around. Sit in your reading chair and observe your home. Do all the things hanging on your walls make you smile or think? Do the pieces of art you own make your heart sing?



I have a few strange items taking up space in my tiny apartment, like an old window hanging on my wall that I found in the Presidio, its white paint chipping to reveal a layer of blue underneath; on my desk there's a piece of driftwood from a beach in Canada and a large chunk of obsidian from the Eastern Sierras. All of these things are beautiful and unique, and they remind me of what I love in the world.

Do not get rid of those things. If anything, make more space for them. Those are the objects that inspire. And without all that clutter, they get to shine for us that much more.

Lindsay writes a blog at lindsayschauer.blogspot.com, where this post first appeared.

Breast Lift Surgery Surprises

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Its been nearly 10 years since my cosmetic breast lift surgery.

I had been working out in the gym regularly. I lost weight and found I could tone and firm any part of my body -- except my post-pregnancy boobs. I decided to have breast lift surgery (or mastopexy) in early 2005 to restore them to their proper place on my chest. But that wasn't the only thing in my life that shifted.

The experience inspired a short story in a creative writing class -- a "mammoir" about the many ups and downs of my (then) breast life. That led to a book deal, media attention and interviews, and launched my career as a writer and breast expert.

And what of my boobs? They haven't stayed the same either. They went from scarred but perky 34Cs to heavier post-menopausal 34DDs. (The same cup size I was embarrassed and ashamed to own back in high school.)

I'm not shocked by these boob changes over the past decade. My surgeon and I discussed how aging, weight fluctuations, and menopause might impact results. I'd gone under the knife with realistic expectations.

Other side-effects of the procedure were more surprising, and weren't covered on any patient intake form. So if you're thinking about having a breast lift, reduction, or augmentation (breast implants), you might consider the following:

Temporary exhibitionism. At first, my new lifted boobs didn't feel or look like "mine." This made it way too easy to show them off. I found myself dragging girlfriends into bathroom stalls, eagerly revealing my surgical results to anyone who asked about the operation. After a few months, my different looking breasts became more a part of me, and I later regretted some of this earlier, flashy behavior.

Perfectly symmetrical areolae. Plastic surgeons reduce the size of larger areolae so they appear more proportional on resized breasts. They do this by punching out two, perfectly round cookie cutter shapes from your flesh. If I'd realized I was going to lose the rough and asymmetrical edges of my imperfect areolae, I might have opted for stars or hearts, instead of circles.

Membership in the cosmetic boob sisterhood. Friends called and asked about my surgery, but I couldn't talk openly with everyone about the procedure. In my experience, breast plastic surgery is viewed as the politically incorrect choice women make over their bodies. My very personal decision was viewed by others as self-indulgent, vain, or a bid for male attention. I've since met many women who opted for implants, breast reductions, or lifts, but who felt they had to keep it a secret from parents, children, or other close friends and relatives.

Boob beauty found in the eye of the beholder. It may seem odd that it took breast lift surgery to make me more accepting of the ongoing changes in my aging breast life. Or it could be due to all the conversations I've had with other people about their breasts. It might be the result of reading numerous research studies, or viewing hundreds of photos of breasts over the years. Whatever it is, I'm much more accepting of myself at this now less perky, post-menopausal stage of my breast life.

I have no regrets about my breast lift surgery, but it's not something I'd do again. Once was enough. I had my little moment in the sun (literally, in rocking a bikini at 50) when my breasts matched a newly toned body. My more mature self is equally pleased with how I look today.

What's your view? Would you consider breast plastic surgery? What do you think of these procedures?

This article first appeared at The Breast Life.

Backstage Pass to the Coolest Behind-the-Scenes Lounges of Fashion Week

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My schedule, along with the other editors of the Seventeen fashion team, is off the wall this week! We're running from one show to the next sliding into our seats just in time for the runway lights to go up and the music to go on. It's very rare that I get to a show super early, but this week, I've had a couple of opportunities where I've been a little early, with time to sneak a peek backstage and crash a couple of VIP lounges to see what goes on behind the runways at NYFW.

Rebecca Taylor was the first show ever that I snuck backstage and got a real firsthand look at the very organized chaos of the pre-show. Rebecca herself was in a tornado of interviews and cameras, while models sat getting hair and makeup, and manicurists gave beauty gurus step-by-step instructions about the very intricate ombre nails they had done for the show! They even let me check out the over-the-top make-up setup at each station. At Lincoln Center I was able to pop by the Samsung Galaxy lounge that was full of new up-and-coming sparkly crystal phone cases, and lots of pre-Valentine's Day chocolate treats. They even showed off their skills and sketched an amazing picture of us on the new tablet launching soon. The most exciting perk of being backstage at the tents was getting to do the 360 Glam Cam at the E! Lounge! Abby and I decided to do a jump to capture just how cool this thing is!

I hope next season I can find some extra time to do a little more backstage crashing because it has been one of the highlights of fashion week this season!

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Nanette Lepore's Fall 2014 Collection Is A Lesson In 'Less Is More'

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Come fall Fashion Week, many designers get carried away with excessive layering and overcomplicated silhouettes. But not Nanette Lepore. She delivered a clean collection that offered pieces for those who aren't interested in piling on the layers like an Olsen twin.

The theme of her show was "Handcrafted in New York," and while many of the pieces featured intricate beading, nothing felt overdone. Highlights included burgundy alpaca turtlenecks, printed dresses and cozy knit parkas.

Though we would gladly take all of the designs home, our favorite look from the show came at the very end. The model strutted down the runway in a beaded flannel dress that was as simple as it was stunning. The plunging neckline, combined with the delicate embellishments felt very fresh, which is something you don't often see during the colder months.

Celebrities, you might want to take notes, as this might just be the perfect red carpet dress.

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19 Awkward Fashion Week Front Row Moments, In Our Own Words

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The front row at New York Fashion Week is filled with well-dressed editors, stylists, celebrities and bloggers. But beyond the obvious fashion fodder, photographers also capture some awkward moments that make us LOL. (See style isn't always so serious!)

This season, there was no shortage of hilarious front row snaps. From Anna Kendrick's unimpressed smirk at Jenny Packham to Reese Witherspoon's grin from ear to ear at Hugo Boss, here are 19 moments described in our own words.



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Lindsay Lohan Belts Out Killer Cover Of Stevie Nicks' 'Edge Of Seventeen'

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Maybe Lindsay Lohan should resurrect her singing career.

We're all for a good comeback, and after absolutely killing it with her cover of Stevie Nicks' 1981 hit "Edge of Seventeen" at New York Republican Party Finance Committee chairman Matthew Mellon's 50th birthday on Tuesday (Feb. 11), we'd be pumped if rumors of Lohan's plans to return to music are true.

The song is a favorite of Lohan's as she's performed it live at the American Music Awards in 2005, and featured a cover of the tune on her 2005 album "A Little More Personal."





Gwyneth Paltrow And Reese Witherspoon Blend In At Hugo Boss

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So... was everyone at New York Fashion Week wearing black and white today? Or just the people in the front row at Hugo Boss?

From the looks of this photo, celebrity guests Gwyneth Paltrow, Reese Witherspoon and pretty much everyone else surrounding them are dressed completely in black and white.

Perhaps the label dislikes color and demands their guests show up without it. Or maybe it's just a coincidence. Either way, Gwyneth and Reese look fabulous. And we have to admit, we're kind of digging the whole uniform thing.

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5 Workout Wardrobe Fails and How to Avoid Them

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By Lexi Petronis, Glamour

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So, this happened to me on my morning run today: my pants fell off. Well, okay, they didn't actually fall off, because I might have died of embarrassment before posting this. But as I ran, they kept sliding down to the point that I got so frustrated by a possible flashing situation, I cut my run short and went home.

This happens to me more than I would like. I mean, not the pants thing, necessarily -- usually, pants are my first order of importance in workout situations -- but I've also had earbuds that malfunction, sports bras that sag weirdly, and hair ties that pop, all which have led to discomfort and eventual abandonment of exercise. And an informal poll of Glamour editors has shown that I am very much not alone (thank goodness).

I shared my chagrin on the subject with Amy at Second Shift Athlete, who's a whiz with finding ways to exercise, even when faced with a fail. And look at this! Some excellent ideas for dealing with workout clothing malfunctions on the fly.

The too-tight sports bra: Eight in 10 of us are apparently wearing the wrong sports bra -- and you can tell when you are. Bras shouldn't hurt! But if you're in a pinch (heh), pre-workout, soak the thing in hot water and stretch it out over the back of a chair as it dries, says Amy, or stretch it out and then pin both sides to an ironing board and iron the elastic so that it starts to have some give.
Next time: It's worth it to take some time and find a bra that doesn't make breathing a problem -- or make you feel a bit, you know...floppy. Here are some ideas that might best fit your chest, and a bunch of Glamour-tested bras to consider.

Workout-pants-falling-down-itis: Whip off your long-sleeved tee and tightly tie it around your waist (which I totally would have done, were I not outside in 20-degree weather). If you have a spare hair tie handy, you can pull the extra material of the pants into a kind of ponytail and tie it off, or use safety pins to gather fabric and keep them up.
Next time: To avoid future pants rolldown, Amy suggests buying pants that ensure non-stretching in the wash (labels and salespeople can help with this), and picking up detergent made for activewear.

Too-short shorts: If you have to, what about spritzing a little bit of hairspray on the inner bottom edges of your shorts to provide a little traction that'll keep them from moving around too much? You can also employ the wrap-around-shirt method here, too -- tie a long-sleeved tee (preferably one that's on the longer side) around your waist.
Next time: Amy says to pick looser shorts that have a split in them--which can help keep them from riding up -- tight shorts with clear elastic on the inner bottom edges, or even ditching the shorts altogether and trying a workout skirt.

Slippy sunglasses: Speaking from experience, if you're mid-workout, you have three choices: take 'em off, wear them as a headband, or -- if you're already sporting a headband -- secure the earpieces underneath it. But if you're about to head out, you can use an eyeglass repair kit or tiny screwdriver to tighten the sunglasses so the temples stay put.
Next time: Invest in some sporty sunglasses, which are specifically made to hold on to your head.

Broken hair ties: The right tie is important -- how irritating is it when your ponytail keeps slipping out? (Answer: so irritating). But sometimes we don't know that we're wearing the wrong one until we're actually wearing it. If the loop breaks, loop it around two or three of your fingers and tie it into a tight knot. It's not perfect, but it'll get the job done. If you're at the gym, you can ask the front desk for a rubber band (don't tell the Beauty girls I suggested this -- regular rubber bands aren't good for your hair -- but this is an emergency situation!). Out of desperation, I once even used an old and random shoelace I found in my gym bag.
Next time: Keep a few good extra hair ties in your bag or locker, along with some headbands.

Have you ever dealt with workout clothing fails? How have you improvised?

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10 Most Wearable Spring 2014 Fashion Trends

The Best Shoes for Spring 2014

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The 28-Year-Old Who Is Shocking the Israelis and Taking the Fashion World By Storm

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In a place surrounded by conflict, religious prejudice and unpredictable violence, 28-year-old Alon Livné's avant-garde trail is far from Israel's conservative practices.

"I tried all my life, every day, to put my entire focus on my fashion, art and creation, and even though I'm not a political guy, I still can't run from it," Livné said.

"Every time someone mentions Israel, they immediately begin to talk about politics and conflict," added Livné as he sipped on his coffee in his New York City showroom during this years' Fall/Winter 2014 Fashion Week.

At only 22, the gay, charming, and soft-spoken couturier was appointed to the evening-wear department of the Italian fashion house Roberto Cavalli. In 2009, he was the winner of the biggest fashion challenge on the Israeli television, and that same year he worked as an apprentice for the late British Designer Alexander McQueen in London.

He dresses Beyoncé, Naomi Campbell and Paris Hilton; has one of the most prestigious bridal businesses in Israel; works with Arab and Muslim designers and has clients from Dubai and Saudi Arabia -- countries he himself is banned from visiting.

Livné says his dream of expanding his fashion into the Arab world is strongly limited by the policies of his government and the politics of the region -- a dream that, despite his openly gay lifestyle, he is adamant to pursue in countries with much less tolerant toward homosexuality.

"My biggest fantasy is to go with my Arab girlfriend to Dubai and open a store there. But I can't, we always talk about it and say one day I can go to all the banned countries -- I just can't now, because I have an Israeli passport," Livné said, looking down with a grim smile.

Saudi Arabia, Yemen, Lebanon and the United Arab Emirates are some the Arab League countries that Livné hopes to one day visit -- these are some countries that lack diplomatic relations with Israel.

Born and raised in Tel Aviv, Livné has been a quiet witness to the ongoing Israeli-Palestinian conflict and hopes to one day surpass the torn image of his state through fashion. While politics and religion separate people, Livné says he aspires to merge people through his clothes and help transcend the deepest barriers in one of the most volatile regions in the world.

Livné added how much he values his many Muslim and Palestinian friends. Some of them, he says, are also designers: "We all want peace, friendship, growth and collaboration."

"If you like a dress, it doesn't matter if it's from an American, Israeli, or Muslim designer -- you like it and you buy it, and there's none of this nonsense of doing this and that because of your religious belief and politics," Livné said.

While he says Tel Aviv is "like an Island in the middle of Israel," where the food culture, gay life and the art scene is at its most progressive stage, he believes religious fundamentalism is still a big challenge -- not only between the Jews and the Muslims, but also for the Israeli youth. This is a challenge that according to Livné oftentimes disables the young creative minds to expand beyond the Israeli borders.

"You need to understand that people are conservative and religious in Israel and it's very hard to make it big, it's hard to grow, it's hard to get exposure and it's hard to be seen by the world -- you don't know how many times I wanted to give up and leave it, how many times I wanted to quit," Livné said.

Livné says that people in Tel Aviv, in particular the young people, "all want peace, want to work together and share a normal life; but the politics and religion ruin everything" -- a force Livné continuously struggled with through his life.

While his extended family is religious, Livné's parents have set a different standard. His mother is a hairdresser who now works at his bridal atelier in Tel Aviv and his father is a yoga instructor who created a safe haven for his young son's pursuits -- pursuits that according to Livné have shocked people inside his own country.

"People in Israel are shocked, because they don't know how I got to where I am today -- it's just so hard to start from nothing," Livné said.

He adds that Tel Aviv has a small area similar to New York City's SoHo, where it's considered the hub of all things fashion and design. However, he says growing beyond that small part of the town is something nearly impossible for many young Israeli designers and artist.

"People don't know how to look at it. In Israel it's very small and you can't reach to many places in the world, so in the beginning it was a huge surprise for people that I got this far." But now he says, people are slowly comprehending that "Alon Livné has somehow made it outside the borders."

In a country where the majority of young men have to serve in the Israeli military, Livné's passion for design made him choose fashion school over military at the young age of 17 -- a decision that to this day he is criticized for.

"Some times I hear and see comments that say oh, he's no one, he didn't go to the army and he's not a real Israeli -- but the truth is that I didn't do the army, because I'm not the right person to play with guns to prove my love for my people. I play with fabrics instead" -- a game that Livné began at age 16, when he sold his first dress in Israel.

Now that his success has gained momentum, Livné says he hopes his journey inspires the many talented Israeli and Palestinian designers who live under the confines of their religion and government.

"I did everything with my two hands, there was no golden spoon -- I wanted to show that inside Israel, inside the Middle East, there can be change." He suggests that the emerging talents are those who could raise the flags of their country better than it's conflicted politics and military force -- representing a fresh image to the rest of the world.


Weekly Roundup of eBay Vintage Clothing Finds

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No time to page through thousands of eBay listings? Then just sneak a peek at my weekly eBay roundup of top vintage clothing finds.

This eclectic mix of designer and non-designer vintage clothing and accessories caught my discerning eye because of its uniqueness, contemporary feel and highly collectible nature.

As always, buyer beware! Be sure to read the listings closely and contact the sellers with any questions.

This week's selection includes items by Escada, Fendi, Pucci, YSL, David Yurman and Nettie Rosenstein. Be sure not to miss the Renee Adoree handbag by Whiting and Davis, the Hanae Mori caftan gown, the Hattie Carnegie raffia hat, the 1997 John Galliano for Christian Dior dress and the Tiffany turtle brooch.

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PLEASE NOTE that Zuburbia does not endorse the use of fur, feathers, leather or animal skins in fashion. Any of these selections are offered only as more thoughtful and eco-friendly alternatives for contemporary fashionistas who have not yet eliminated animal products from their wardrobes or for collectors who are seeking to preserve these items.

6 Tips for Picking the Best Hair Extensions

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Hair Extensions allow women to add a couple of inches and volume to their locks without waiting for them to grow. There are several extensions to choose from, and this can be daunting to first time users. I recommend using a professional hairstylist to give you a consultation in which you will find out the method they use, discuss the look you want to achieve and receive a price quote. Here are some tips to help you along the way.

Human Hair

When choosing the best hair extensions, you should check whether it is made from natural human hair or synthetic. Not only will human hair last longer, it will look like your real hair and can be treated like one. With synthetic hair you cannot use any heat (such as blow-dryer or irons) or swim with them in.

Remy Hair Extensions

Remy is the method of bundling human hair to keep roots and ends in the correct direction. Hair extensions made from Remy are often tangled free because the cuticles of the strands don't get caught against each other. Remy hair is also considered to be the healthiest because it is picked one strand at a time.

Seamless Hair Extensions

Hotheads hair extensions are placed close to the head and not near the hairline to maintain the illusion that it is your real hair and not extensions. It must be applied to go according to the natural direction of the hair to make it flow with the real ones. Most important there is no use of tools and heat. Which would keep your hair from getting damage.

Hair Extensions Must Match Hair Color

Not getting the right hair color is a common mistake made by people who get extensions. Most extension companies offer a wide range of colors that make it easier for women to find the right shade. It also allows low-lights and highlights to add depth and tone without the use of other treatments.

Maintenance of Hair Extensions

High quality hair extensions don't require additional maintenance compared to your natural hair. In order to keep the hair healthy, you should brush it regularly, wear it up at night, and use high quality products to clean it. You don't need to deviant from your normal hair care routine. Avoid sleeping while the hair is still wet.

Hair Extensions are Safe

Your natural hair will not be damaged as long as you properly maintain and care for it. Once you removed the hair extensions, it may take up to a week for your own hair density to feel normal again. Please continue to see your hairstylist for your normal hair routine.

Gap Goes Back To Basics For Spring 2014 Campaign (PHOTOS)

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Gap released its Spring 2014 campaign called "Lived-In," which gets to the root of style that the company is all about. With a neutral palette that focuses on distressed denim and graying tones, the American retail giant proves that it can be cool again, making us obsess over their classic Favorite Tee.

The ad features rising stars like rapper Theophilus London, teenage songstress Birdy and our favorite TV son and actor, RJ Mitte of "Breaking Bad" fame. The models complement the message of the collection and Gap's return to relaxed basics.

As the inaugural collection for Gap's newly appointed creative director, Rebekah Bay, the company is working to make an impact with an easy-going look for all to enjoy. "For spring, we’ve recognized the brand’s iconic pieces -- khakis, denim and tees -- as the focal points," Bay said in a press release. "We’ve created a complete and cohesive collection for all divisions that goes beyond any one product category and any one customer."

Additionally, Gap and Vogue magazine came together to create the first tactile print ad. So in the March 2014 issue, you'll get to actually touch a piece of clothing from the ad. How rad is that?

We are so down with Gap's back-to-basics look book, and we can't wait to get our hands on some much needed denim and neutral staples.

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These Two Teens Built A Multimillion Dollar Company Before Graduating High School (VIDEO)

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When Emily Watson and Julianne Goldmark were eighth graders making homemade hair ties from fabric in California, it was a fun, inexpensive way to recreate the elaborate headbeads worn by Manhattan's social elite from their favorite TV show, "Gossip Girl." Little did they know that celebs like Jennifer Aniston would one day be sporting their accessories -- and that they would be running a multimillion dollar business from their dorm rooms.

Today, the college freshmen are continuing to build their wildly successful hair accessories brand, Emi-Jay. The best friends-turned-fashion entrepreneurs recently chatted with HuffPost Live on how they launched a company before graduating high school.

"We noticed this growing trend of hair accessories among our friends at school and TV shows like 'Gossip Girl,' which is where we got a lot of our inspiration," explained Matson. "We noticed a lot of the products out there were very extravagant and way out of price range." Watch in the video above.

After purchasing materials from the garment district in Los Angeles, the friends set up shop in Goldmark's home to create their own. But things didn't really start to take off until celebrity hair stylist Chris McMillan, of whom Goldmark's mother is a client, gave Jennifer Aniston an Emi-Jay hair tie to wear to a movie premiere.

"A week later, we got a request from Marie Claire magazine and it kind of went from there," explained Goldmark. "We had to start making these hair ties from my house and then we had to build a website. It honestly has been a really surreal experience ever since."

The secret to their growing success? Both CEOs agreed that passion is key.

"I think if Emily and I weren't passionate about this company, it wouldn't have succeeded," said Goldmark. "And I think that people can really see when you're invested in it and when you're not -- and that's something that makes a huge difference."

Watch the full segment on HuffPost Live.

Style Stars: Sorellina by Kim and Nicole Carosella

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Sorellina is a fine jewelry design house based out of Williamsburg, Brooklyn, founded by sisters Kim and Nicole Carosella. The sisters create bold and modern statement pieces with a sublime nod to the Victorian Era. Believe it or not, the sisters' first collection was born out of the melted down1980's style jewelry belonging to their mother. Since then they have become known for creating exquisite pieces filled with raw sapphires, vintage diamonds and one-of-kind gemstones.



While Nicole appears to be the one with the design chops and inspirations, Kim definitely adds a great deal of vision, branding know-how and real world expertise to the collection.

I recently caught up with the sisters in their elegant Brooklyn dwelling/showroom for our interview and was immediately charmed by the Carosella sisters outgoing personalities and beguiling accessories.

1) What do you two love most about designing jewelry?

KS: Creating mini sculptures that can become family heirlooms. Using precious materials that enhance a woman's beauty; and creating something that makes people happy.

2) How would you both describe the Sorellina woman?

NC: The Sorellina woman is passionate and has a lust for life. She is an independent, modern-day woman that appreciates and enjoys the rich culture of a big city. Her innate style is her own - she has refined taste coupled with an unabashed affinity for the unexpected. She is a style maven with a clear, cool and daring poise. While we have a very specific vision of her in our minds, we think the quality that stands out most is confidence.

3) Who would you say is your brand's muse? And why?

NC: Florence Welch has become a muse, for sure. Several pieces were designed with her mind, mostly from our Victoria snake collection. She embodies our brand and is the quintessential Sorellina woman because her style is completely her own. When she wears our jewelry, she brings her own twist. That's what we want: women that wear our jewelry and make it their own.

4) Who would be the ultimate person you would like to see wearing your jewelry?

NC: Tears of joy would stream down our faces if Cate Blanchett wore our jewelry. She has been our ultimate since day one.

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Carosella Sisters, Axl Fiore Marquise Earrings and Victoria Serpente Rings




5) How did you gals choose Brooklyn as your brand's headquarters?

KC: After living in Venice, CA for a year, I was itching to get back to New York but I didn't want to completely lose that laid back California vibe. I felt like Brooklyn was the perfect compromise of the New York mentality is a more relaxed setting. When I told Nicole my plans to move to Williamsburg, she didn't hesitate on making the move too. Now, we live in the same building. We can't imagine living anywhere else.

6) Can we expect to see the Sorellina brand expand beyond jewelry?

KC: Nicole would love to take on the entire world of design but for now, our focus is on establishing Sorellina as a vintage inspired fine jewelry brand.

7) What are some of the advantages of working together as sisters?

NC: There are so many advantages to working together but I would say the openness and honesty between us is something we are both so grateful for.

8) What are some of the disadvantages of working together?

KC: The biggest disadvantage is that because we are sisters, we can take the other for granted at times. Sometimes, we forget to tell each other how much we appreciate one another, because we assume it doesn't need to be said. For the sister teams out there, applaud one another's accomplishments!

9) What keeps you both going when times get tough in the business?

KC: It may sound cheesy, but we believe in what we are doing. We believe in our designs, American craftsmanship and are passionate about creating pieces that stand the test of time and become family heirlooms.

NC: Also, we happen to have an incredibly supportive group of family and friends who are always there to remind us that there are ebbs and flows in any industry and that it is important to celebrate even the smallest accomplishments.

10) Wine or spirits? And why?

KC: When you own your own business, we think both are very, very necessary! Our favorites include Prosecco, Old Fashions, Negronis and Rose.

Photos courtesy of @Sorellina
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