1.)You are originally from southern California, how do you see your style has changed
from the west coast to the east?
(1. My style has become more formal since moving to the east coast. I love dressing up when going out with friends. I believe it’s a shown respect for self and each other. I have also purchased a wide array of accessories including coats, boots, gloves and scarves, mostly driven in keeping warm during seasonal changes!
California is more of a casual lifestyle and people do not dress up much when going out. Sun dresses, shorts, Hawaiian shirts, sandals and even flip flops are common attire seen in southern Californian events and restaurants.
California is more of a casual lifestyle and people do not dress up much when going out. Sun dresses, shorts, Hawaiian shirts, sandals and even flip flops are common attire seen in southern Californian events and restaurants.
3.)Being a healthcare executive, how do you incorporate your own style and flair in to your daily professional wardrobe?
4.)Who or what were your fashion influences in your life?
Wearing sweaters or fun tees that I can cover up with jackets during meetings, but show when teaching or in the office when I can be more expressive and less formal works best. I can also slip a lab coat over these pieces easily when seeing patients. However, it’s rare you will find me in anything considered “traditional” without a splash of something fun.
(4. My mother made most all my clothes while I was young. As a child I was embarrassed because I did not dress like most of my friends. During adolescence I started getting into her sewing because it gave me the opportunity to create my own look, and I spent hours looking at Mademoiselle, Vogue, and other patterns and materials in order to choose something specifically creative and forward. I was sad when she stopped sewing. I still love custom pieces and work with some fantastic Boston designers in creating my current wardrobe. I am also drawn to the 40’s style with its very fitted waistlines and draping. I love feminine designs that make women look curvy and fantastic.
2.)There are many design talents in Boston; where do you see Boston being on a fashion level in the years to come?
(5. I love that Boston embraces new talent among its national and international designers all awhile intertwining fashion with charity. Mentoring enriches all involved parties and I know the struggles of what it is like to come to a new part of the nation with little to no social support. Boston has an interesting mix of fashion patrons and I love that it is defining itself more and not feeling pressured to be a copy of the larger cities. I think Boston is moving in the right direction toward achieving its own unique fashion sense and international fashion recognition.
5.)If you could pick three words to describe your personal style what would they be?
(5. Classic, edgy and chic
6.)What is your favorite trend of the season and what is your least favorite?
(6. I love flat boots! They are comfortable and functional. I see nothing flattering about wide pointed shoulders….on anyone….(sorry Lady GaGa)!
7.)You have an impeccable sense of style and fashion, what advice would you give to professional women in Boston who want to add more flair to their ensembles?
(7. Take risks, add color and accessorize Keep up with the trends, but don’t be too trendy. To go from work to event, just add heels, jewelry, bump up your lipstick and eye shadow shades, and add a fancy tote! You are ready! It goes the same with transforming from season to season. Classics are here to stay. There is nothing like basic black, navy, white or khaki, flashed with a fuchsia scarf, a chunky vintage necklace, or with a statement tee to bring it together. It can totally change the look of your entire outfit, and your outlook on the day!
(3. Beside my role as a healthcare executive, I also maintain a patient care practice, direct three departments, and am an assistant professor. My wardrobe must be versatile enough to be appropriate and presentable in the board room, office, examination room, and also be comfortable and less formal when I teach in the classroom. Separates work best for me. They are the most functional and allow me to add my own flair with accessories, including belts, jewelry and scarves.
