One of the greatest decisions I ever made was attending FIT (Fashion Institute of Technology) in NYC. Yes, I dreamt about going away to college like everyone else, but as soon as I walked down 27th street I was pretty much hooked. It wasn’t so much the beauty of the school that got me- it was the weight it held throughout the industry. I was definitely focused on being able to get that first job, and I knew FIT would help get me there. Fortunately early submission worked

As I gear up to launch the website on January 1st, I wanted to ensure some of my original ideas were written and published. One of them was the history of retail. And since you all know I am a huge fan of the past, today's post was a no-brainer. I am hoping that the "Cristina" version below keeps you engaged and allows you to learn something new about this amazing industry. Enjoy! 1734: Bennett's Hardware in Derby, England is founded- one of the first stores sited on record.

I hope you are all having a wonderful holiday break. For those of you back to work, answering emails, or feeling the pressure on a new project- this quote is for you. It's one of those I have kept on my personal Pinterest page for over a year, and today is the perfect time to send it back into the world. I know from personal experience that this saying holds true for anything worth doing in life- from your family to your career, and all in between. Most times what we wish for

Late night post and fun fact for you… Only 18% of us actually watch commercials while enjoying our prime-time TV shows. Surprised? I am guessing not, especially if you are anything like me. My entire family is obsessed with the fast forward button and definitely lack a bit of patience. However, at this time of the year I actually look forward to the commercials- and I finally found time to watch them this evening. I probably won’t articulate this properly, but the holiday mar

Good Morning. I know I have been MIA this week, and for that I do apologize. I think creating/ launching a website in December might not have been the best idea (in hindsight). But the good news is that we are almost there and I should be finishing up the remaining content before Christmas. Let's just hope no other road blocks get in my way! So on to today... I chose the quote below as a reminder- to myself and anyone else who may be a bit overwhelmed right now. Sometimes the

As you know, I love to introduce you to my favorite people- those fellow entrepreneurs that are doing what they love each day. And today is no exception, so let's get started... When I need a baker here in Houston, there is only one place I go- Cupcake Central. Robin, who owns and operates this delicious business happens to be a friend of mine- one who is kind and talented. So when she decided to combine two of my favorite things (cupcakes and mason jars) I could not have bee