I'm one of six children. I'd love to sound educated and say I dive into a good book when I'm there, but in truth, I spend time with the kids playing cards, ping-pong, and board games.

A handbag is only one item to be worn with a complete outfit. Add a peony pink leather handbag to a charcoal gray suit, for instance, and the impact is chic with a touch of wit.

As far as I'm concerned playing 'Dress Up' begins at the age of five, and never truly ends.

Cynicism is intelectual dandyism, but graciousness in speech is an aphrodisiac. (Andy Spade)

If you're honest and fair as you can be, not only in business but in life, things will work out.

People have this impression that I'm a little kooky, but I'm actually very OCD.

I started designing my handbags in my apartment and I had six samples made in satin-finished nylon. I displayed them at trade shows but they went unnoticed at first.