Since “Back to School“ is everywhere, it just feels appropriate to review some basic friendship rules. Girls code…

For All, Because all sizes are beautiful! Created and inspired with my gym partners in mind. I wanted to provide a line that while durable and fun, is not expensive and anyone at any age can afford it.

Turning a sports broadcasting career into the art of giving.

In business, the term “road warrior” refers to someone who spends enormous amounts of time traveling for work. That’s an apt description of my life before marriage and kids. I’ve worked in broadcasting throughout my career, starting in sportscasting which had me on the run between the Midwest to the West Coast covering both collegiate and major league baseball, hockey and football. But I always had a passion for community service and tried to fit in charity work whenever a window of time opened up.

Escaping genocide and civil war. One family’s story about a dream to live in America.

I always wanted to write the story of my family’s struggle and their escape to freedom.

My dad was the only survivor among his family of ten from the Assyrian (known to many as the Armenian) genocide. It started in Turkey in 1915 during World War 1 and eventually resulted in the loss of approximately 1.2 million people.

You are still marketable after staying home for 10 years…

Before twins, my career was in the pharmaceutical industry where I served as a District Sales Manager. I led a team of 10, covering a 4-state region, enjoying the challenges and perks of a successful career. The decision to have a family was something my husband and I agreed we wanted. At 40, I had twins—a girl and a boy. Being Mommy to two beautiful and healthy babies was such a blessing. You can prepare all you want for their arrival, but the reality was, life as I knew it was changed forever…

Dos and Dont's for Guests.

DO read the invitation, the bride will specify the dress code in the invitation. When in doubt, reach out to the bride and groom and ask them what they have in mind for their big day.

DO dress accordingly to the venue and weather. Always keep in mind the location and the season of the wedding to pick the fabric, color, length and style of your dress. Also pay attention to tradition…

Choose a wedding day look you won’t regret! A white gown adorned by a romantic white veil and a personal addition is always a good idea to keep it classy. Statement flowers on your hair or jewelry can complement the look in case you want to add something different.

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Death. So much death, so much blood. Rusty red littered the Lebanese soil under her feet - tinted the soles of her shoes. War left its stain across her country - houses fallen, bombs ignited, bodies rotting. My mother knew what it was like to contemplate the prospect of tomorrow. Still, she pushed through with faith that one day, she’d find “home” again.

When my mom turned 12, her family packed their belongings, kissed their decaying country farewell, and boarded a flight to America. As their plane danced its way across the Atlantic, swaying among stratus, soaring in a foreign sky not littered with smoke or smog, my mom realized that she finally achieved what she was waiting for. There was no war, no danger.

How did one woman make it up the corporate ladder? She raised her hand.

6 essential insights

I got a Master’s degree in Human Resources (HR) and moved out to Los Angeles to be near my boyfriend (now husband.) Praxair is a leading producer of industrial gasses and I landed a job in their HR department. It should come as no surprise; I was the only female sitting at the conference table. I was the HR manager for 3 years, and then moved back to Chicago to get married…

I met my friend Mary Kay when my family moved to Houston for my husband’s job.

During our 6 years there, my daughter became besties with Sofia, and I found a close friend in her mother. Mary Kay is the full package; she’s been a force in business, working for one of Houston’s top real estate developers, became a devoted mom to two girls later than most, and lost her beloved mother to the anguish of Alzheimer’s Disease.

Watching her triumph has been a wonderful example of persistence, courage and love. I’ll let her tell you the story…
–Daisy Malek-Shadid

We Are Girls!

We don’t need to be bossed around by boys. We can follow our dreams and don’t give up. We can stand up for ourselves and have big imaginations. We can have anyone or any thing girls can rule! Kindness and strongness! We are different. Let’s stand up for ourselves. We share and help without asking. We should ask boys to help.

Let’s do it together!

Our brand story comes from women around us. Whether relationship women have with their friends, family, coworkers and themselves, women all want the best impression that only fashion can offer. Storia creates the latest trends in clothing and positive gesture that all women could have through style…

Remember those low-rise jeans you used to love? Replaced by the skinny, high-rise version; just a sexier update on Mom jeans if you ask me. Were you a lover of all things leopard print? Gone. How about all those bridesmaid dresses you were forced to wear to your friends’ weddings? Tossed I’m guessing. In 2020 alone, fashion trends that bit the dust included: mesh leggings, neon activewear, all-black outerwear, tiny wire sunglasses, one-piece swimsuits with cutouts, large logos on purses, miniature handbags, biker shorts and collarless jackets.

A four-minute phone call changed my life. I asked this woman I had never spoken with, “Is my father’s name Laszlo Simon?”

She answered, “Yes.” She was cordial but not receptive to having a future relationship or talking very long. I promised that I would respect her wishes. It was the first and only time I had contact with my biological mother. But, in a call that lasted a brief 4 minutes, I learned something that meant the world to me. I had a sister…

The history of J.Marie begins with family heritage. With roots in Mexico, this origin provided the inspiration to create a modern line celebrating the classic styles of Central America.

I knew we would need a talented photographer who could help me create a signature for my website and my fashion line. Without hesitation I called one of the best in the business, Gaby Abboud. One of the most creative talents I’ve ever met, Gaby brings a wealth of technical know-how, along with an impeccable creative eye to his work. That interesting mix results in a portfolio of work that is uniquely bold and matchless in its originality. I’ll let Gaby tell you his story…

I was in my mid-40’s. Life was happily in flow. I had a loving marriage, and we were the parents of a 10 year-old daughter. My career was challenging, and I enjoyed it. I had a lot to be grateful for. But who thinks about gratitude when you’re in the midst of living life?

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Wash your sweaters . Get them ready to hibernate…