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These Boots Are Made For Gawkin’
Boots are so badass. They really are. Boots are powerful. Like mustaches. I like the whole boot ritual. Opening the box, sliding those babies on my feet (which I wish were a tad smaller). I test drive every possible bottom- first the mini, then the skinny. Then, I look in the mirror-turn to the side,…
JustArt: Justice, Advocacy & Art
Date: June 5, 2012 On May 17, 2012, the New York Region Next Generation Philanthropy Community (NGPC) hosted an opening gala for JustArt: Justice, Advocacy and Art, the inaugural art exhibition, fundraiser and silent auction at Benrimon Contemporary in New York City. JustArt was the vision of Next Generation Philanthropy Executive Board Member, Rebecca Shomair,…
Brand Time Machine: Guess Shoe?
I was cool in the 80’s + my name is a species that would never grow up to compete in races in states like Maryland or Kentucky. I am celebrating my 40th anniversary this year. Who am I?
Best/Worst Brands: Fashion Week Come One Come All? Maybe next year.
Originally published in the Huffington Post here. Want to see the best in interior design, go to ICFF in New York. Go ahead, buy a ticket online with little risk and head down to the Javitz Center. How about art? One click and you are going to Basel. Life is so much better in Miami,…
Nissan’s Ultima: Enough
Nissan Altima comes out with a great commercial to help us understand what it would be like if we had it’s easy-fill tire alert technology. It’s funny and clever and made me laugh. With so many stupid commercials, it’s so refreshing.
Best/Worst Moments of Hurricane Sandy
Originally published in the Huffington Post. Lights. No lights. Shower. No shower. Hot food. No hot food. Uptown. Downtown. On Monday night Sandy struck downtown Manhattan leaving us without light, water, or access to Duane Reade. It was that inner Girl Scout experience I have been longing for. Sandy was really here for me when…