Fashion’s Night Out Brings NYC Together

Fashion’s Night Out, that unstoppable force of nature that brings It Girls to Brooklyn and laughs at the economic recession is once again just around the corner. I attended FNO last year when my ambitions were high and my wallet was full and I was not disappointed. From homemade cookies to crisp champagne, every boutique, brand-name, and couture house flings open their doors and welcome you with a smile, discounts, and, yes, treats. As someone who sits on the sidelines of fashion and glares in with stints at some of the ...

Why Travel and Tech Will Change The World

Last week was a busy one and I was feeling drained, stressed, heartbroken. I reached out across the web to one of the masters of multitasking, the always-cool-under-pressure Chris Brogan. “What can you tell me?” I begged, “What tips can you give me to help me through this week?” And he patiently replied, “My only secret to success, lame as it is, is that I talk about other people and help others 12x to every 1 about me.” This rings true to me for a multitude of reasons. The major one ...

A Vino Break at the Brooklyn Winery

I have a love-hate relationship with Williamsburg. Being born in Brooklyn, I have strong opinions about the state of the borough. I’ve been less than excited about the direction Williamsburg has gone in largely because I fear it’s a “throw away culture,” a place that has boomed fast, packed with young, beautiful things with full wallets and high expectations. Historically, these revolutions last only so long before the young and beautiful move on to the next big thing. But, this weekend, I witnessed growth with substance and saw a project ...