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The beautiful time of year has come for beach days, travel getaways to the South of France or weekend trips to the Hamptons and summer barbecues…

Men are bringing the heat with their spring/ summer 2019 style. Boldness and…

In France, the term haute couture is protected by law and only the chambre syndicale de la haute couture can determine which fashion houses are eligible to be true haute couture houses…

Paris is the city of lights, but it is also a city that lights my soul. It is my home away from home…..

Freedom is power- power to think, to act without restraint and the power to turn heads with these must have Fourth of July looks. It is pretty much required…

When we don’t have the words to express ourselves in life, we often turn to flowers. It only makes sense that we carry our love of flowers into fashion…..

The love affair between woman and shoe is therapeutic, empowering, and transforming all at once. Shoe Crush Week here at the Joy of J has led us…

We’ve all been there. You wake up and look out the window. It’s a beautiful sunny day. The sunlight shines on the budding flowers. You’re excited to strut your stuff in your new spring garb. You step outside...

One of my favorite things about fashion is the clothes’ ability to summon your inner qualities to radiate outwardly. I was having an ordinary day until I stepped into this number...

I love this time of year when New York City is adorned with twinkling snowflakes, gift wrapped buildings, 10-foot nutcracker soldiers, giant red Christmas ornaments, and...

Three things come to mind when I think of my Dad: Chocolate, New York City and Hugs. Every family has its culture. Some dads play baseball while others play video games. In my household…

The Joy of J is a strong advocate for empowering girls and women to reach their limitless potential and inspiring them to be joyful and confident. 

Open your eyes for this world is only a dream. - Rumi

This ethereal blue coat by Balmain pulled me in like a magnet. It evokes an energy... 

As I embark upon my journey to create The Joy of J, a movement that inspires all women of any age to discover their passions and follow their dreams, I can’t help but think about what lead me to this fashion and lifestyle project,...

This womanhood thing is not for the faint of heart- especially if your spirit will not allow you to mute yourself. I still remember how annoyed my ex business partner was when...

On Rue Jacob in the 6ème arrondissement of Paris lives the most amazing man…

There is a wonderful Paris guide called, “Ma Vie a Paris”. It is only available from Astier de Villatte, a store with two locations in Paris. But I came into possession of this guide in the most peculiar way. The story of my path to this guide is my story of Paris…

Few things can top the fun of New York City in the summertime. Don’t let this summer slip by without creating quality memories…