Fashion
If you are bag obsessed like me, you will love what I spied on the streets, on the runways and at the after-parties! I saw minis, buckets, fun shapes, stripes, glitter, feathers…
Ninties inspired small rectangular sunglasses were all the rage last summer but this summer the rectangular shape is taking form in bigger silhouettes. Think chunky plastic frames instead of metal!
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…
Break out the headpieces! Hair scarves were wrapped around heads and colorful, playful hats were perched on perfectly coiffed heads at Paris Fashion Week 2019…
Shoes Flash! On and off the runway, highlighter colors are everywhere! At Paris Fashion Week…
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…..
Lifestyle
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.
This Mother’s Day, I want to truly honor my courageous, amazing mom. Actually, I can’t really remember my mom. At least, I can’t remember the mom of my childhood, of my adolescence or my young adulthood. That mom is gone…
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...
Today is International Women’s Day. Women (and men alike) across the world are generating a powerful push to make equality a reality. While there is much work to be done,...
I love cake. Not the kind made for money- the kind of cake made out of love with tons of butter, sugar, unbleached flour and fresh fruit- with the richest of ingredients baked...
Do you ever look at this topsy turvy world and think ‘How can I make a difference?’ It takes a myriad of soldiers to bring down...
Happy New Year! As we move into 2018, I can’t help but think about inspiration. I have been so inspired by so many people I have been fortunate enough ...
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...
Travel
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…
Sometimes you don’t have to get on an airplane and travel 1000 miles to find a great travel destination. Sometimes, the best destinations...
I always like to take time out for the more wholesome side of travel. Now don’t get me wrong. I love luxury vacations with exquisite cuisine and opulent chandeliers...
Your personal complete revolution around the sun is definitely something worthy of celebration. If no one celebrates you, celebrate...
The more life I live, the more I am aware of where true value lies. If I lose my job, I can get another one. If I lose my iPhone, THAT SUCKS! But at the end of the day...
More and more we are seeing provocative looks that display much more than the fashion…