I think when I was on the corporate ladder, it was very difficult to maintain the hours. It's a little easier when you have you're an entrepreneur.

The easy glamour of the French Riviera in the late 1960s - inspired by Romy Schneider's character in La Piscine - mixed with garden elements. Blueprint, botanical, lattice, Queen Anne's lace and folly prints are paired with cleaner silhouettes and proportions in a fresh palette of green, white and coral.

We need to get women to the point where they aren't apologizing. Its time to take ownership in our success.

Ambition is not a four-letter word and women have to embrace that.

My company is an extension of me, so when I designed my stores I wanted people to feel that they were in my home.

I am always interested in designing things that have a great price point attached to it.

Having an environment that is supportive is really important for success.