The road to success is not easy to navigate, but with hard work, drive and passion, it's possible to achieve the American dream.

Trying too hard to follow every trend. You want to look fashionable and put-together, not like you hit every sale rack this season.

Good sportsmanship means treating others with respect. I consider myself a pretty good sport.

A classic, navy blue blazer is my staple. It's a look that can take you from office meetings to dinner out with friends or family.

My mother was kind and forgiving and would take in all the waifs and strays in our neighbourhood; we always compared her to Mother Teresa. She taught me a lot.

I had eight brothers and sisters. Every Christmas my younger brother Bobby would wake up extra early and open everybody's presents - everybody's - so by the time the rest of us got up, all the gifts were shredded, ribbons off, torn open and thrown aside.

I always say if I weren't a fashion designer, my other dream job is being a rock star!