Take the high road. No matter how much strife, and consternation, frustration and anger you might be confronted with - don't go to that level.

Most designers want to show apparel that makes the wearer look as long and lean as possible. And most people who buy clothes want to look as long and lean as possible.

Life is a collaboration, it's not a solo act.

I love shopping on a budget. I believe that more fashion mistakes are made by people with deep pockets than by those who shop on a budget.

May I respond by merely saying, "I hate crocs. May they please go away."

I would certainly rather the industry not go broke, but if that's what it takes for everyone to acquire some values and lose that sense of entitlement, maybe a little belt-tightening wouldn't be so tragic.

Life is a big collaboration. And we can't navigate it alone.