I have been so lucky to have the support of 'InStyle' magazine. My first big women's fashion story was for them.

My whole philosophy is about playing dress-up.

I'm a stylist, so I've been conditioned to setting up my own clothes like a fitting.

Every good day starts off with a cappuccino, and there's no place better to enjoy some frothy caffeine than at the Bulgari Hotel.

I'm an active author: I travel to give readings and talks, although I know it's risky.

The move to Internet-enable travel booking is creating massive convenience, efficiency, and savings for consumers.

While I was serving, I worked as an adventure training officer, teaching soldiers how to ski, canoe and climb.

I live in the country, so I get a fair amount of exercise. We heat our house with wood, so I split wood. We also live on a steep hill, and I have to rake and put in cross-stitches to keep the road from washing out when there's a big rain.