In honor of launching my third book in book stores I hosted a styling event at Reiss on Madison Avenue. Love What You Wear shows women how to be fabulous wherever you are in the world. There was sipping, shopping, a style presentation and plenty of book signing. It was very important to me to […]
This week WeWork announced a deal that would purchase Lord and Taylor’s flagship for 850 million. Lord and Taylor will retain about 150,000 square feet for it’s commercial use. I would imagine that they will focus on the most profitable sectors and those most desirable to the millennial market since that’s who will be coming […]
How can Christian Louboutin’s panties be in such a twist? He is suing YSL over his famous trademarked red sole. In 1992 he filed his red soles as his trademark and now YSL is making a red shoe with a red sole, a green shoe with a green sole, and purple shoe with a purple […]
MISSION: One Perfect Dress Behind the Scenes of Fashion Emergency Package Last week I worked with an out of town executive client who needed just one special thing. The perfect dress as a west coast wedding guest. She didn’t want a LBD as she had several at home for work and she wanted something for […]
Went to check out the one of a kind fair for the second weekend since I knew there would be a switching over with new artisans. With glee I discovered one of my favorite local designers Selma Karaca showing her fun wearable frocks in prime spot. A showstopping gown-shown above welcomed me off the elevator. […]
Another day another interview. So many times with journalists the piece doesn’t ever see the computer screen or the light of day. This one about Tucker for Target though came out the day after I emailed. Talk about fast press! Here’s the link http://money.cnn.com/2010/09/10/pf/target_tucker_gaby_basora/index.htm
Despite having just recovered half of my voice I get interviewed by the charming and fabulous Elaine Mensah of SVELTE TV and Fashion BS. I could smooze with her for ages and I know we are due for a radio interview…
Discovered a real gem of a special shop in the Marais district called ART else. A stone’s throw away from one of my past haunt Musee Carnavalet, stocked with 3 unique jewelry designers, and onsite is Lysvia Maiz a one-of-a-kind-and-made-by-hand designer. There I found 2 charming ladies to assist me but also make sure I […]
Ages ago when I lived in Paris I truly felt at home and dazzled by the beauty of the city. This short jaunt however provided me with an outsider’s perspective. It has been a long time since I’ve visited and there has been so much that has changed-especially to the tiny quartier Marche-Saint Honore which […]
With a line outside to make you cry even my press status got me very little VIP service Composed of over 400 couture ensembles shown at this exhibit it was easy to spend over 2 hours trying to drink it all in. Le Petit Palais is such a grand space and they did an excellent […]
She helped me create not just outfits but a style statement for how I go out in the world in the morning. She’s given me a new sense of confidence, especially when I go to professional meetings
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