First off, I want to thank all of the Hot Mama Daily readers who shared their thoughtful New Year’s resolutions.  You guys rock!  Unfortunately, I could only pick one grand prize winner and that lucky winner is Michelle St. James from Brockton, Massachusetts.  Yay!
Michelle gets to select the clutch bag of her choice from Handbag Heaven.  However, because I received so many great responses, I am also awarding two runner-up prizes to Lynda Kelly from Toronto and Margarita Viera from New York City, who will both receive a $10 gift certificate for Handbag Heaven.com or any of the Affordable Style.com …read more

“Audrey” dress, Ivory silk brocade, $425

 ”Madge” dress, Silk Crepe w/silk charmeuse draped scarf in the back, $375 
I’m a huge “Project Runway” fan, so I’m thrilled whenever I get the chance to interview one of the show’s elite designers.  This week I caught up with Season 2 contestant Emmett McCarthy, a former men’s wear designer who has taken the women’s wear industry by storm with his Emmett McCarthy/ EMc2 collection and New York City boutique.  
Emmett obviously loves to make women look beautiful, and his timeless dresses are divine on women of color (see the accompanying photos).  Here’s what the fab …read more