There was a time when I thought that wearing a beautiful dress could make you more feminine. I was wrong. Femininity is a gift, and no dress—no matter how be...

She Shines is a spotlight on remarkable women who cultivate beauty in others. The idea for writing this feature has been on my heart for a while and has bee...

It took a few detours in my life for me to realize that I can’t just design for the sake of making an edgy statement or appealing to the trendsetters of the ...

A beautiful dress tells a story—it catches your eye and piques your interest like a book cover. Then it gradually draws you in as it reveals its raison d'êtr...

I used to think that designing a collection from start to finish happened in one sitting: you had an idea, a guiding vision and the entire lineup of dresses ...

Fashion needs to be intentional. A thoughtfully designed dress has the power to be a tangible expression of beauty—to remind those who see and wear it that b...

Her manner is refined, her poise is graceful. She believes in cultivating spiritual, emotional, intellectual and physical well-being. She values quality, is ...

Your time, your love, your talent. You have one life to cultivate beauty, meaning and purpose—let your hands, heart and mind reflect this.

'When each woman shows up and does her brave thing, she actually wins a thousand other battles because she makes a thousand other women brave'. Anna Voskamp ...

The promise of beauty propels dreams forward. The prospect of delighting in the final outcome is what drives and motivates us to power through the sometimes ...

Elegance is simple. It reveals so little, yet communicates so much about true femininity and the hidden mystery, depth and allure of a woman who knows her wo...

If someone asked me to describe my sister Ania in one word (and SEVERAL cram to mind!) I would have to say ‘authentic’. She is entirely who she is— honest, s...

From season to season legions of fashion designers master the ‘art’ of undressing women, in the name of celebrating the beauty of the female body, and sadly ...

Dianie had her heart set on buttons. And pairing buttons with Chantilly lace, can be a tricky business. You need a very specific kind of button with a fabric...

Over the past several months I’ve devoted most of my free time to a fashion project that is near and dear to my heart. It’s something I set my heart on a whi...

Tis the season of winter weather, wool scarves and wearing whatever keeps you cozy. Items 1 and 2—check, item 3—I think not. Gents—while GQ swagger is option...

Lady and backpacking are two words that don’t mix—it’s like Grace Kelly and sweats (Eeek!). That was my first thought when my sister suggested backpacking ar...

Sorry ladies—he’s off the market! This past weekend one of the world’s most eligible (and stylish!) bachelors whisked his graceful fiancée away to the romant...

I recently watched a documentary about (arguably) one of the most talented designers of our time—Alexander McQueen—who took his own life in 2011. His out-of-...

I knew that Leanna would be a perfect fit for Ladey—but before I tell you about the dress, let me tell you about Leanna. She is of course, very ladylike—as t...