The brand Frances Valentine is bold, colorful, feminine and rooted in friendship, creativity and reinvention. After building one of the most iconic accessory brands of all time, the brand Kate Spade, its founders, Kate Spade and Elyce Arons started their next chapter and built it on friendship, creativity, and reinvention.
This is the question Kate Spade and Elyce Arons asked themselves when they moved from the end of one brand and launched a new one in Frances Valentine. (see their full story on Thursday in our newsletter) Looking at how you want to feel is an important part of this
It’s time to get out of the cold and down to the islands. But what to wear? I’m loving female-founded brand @robinepiccone and her white cover up with her navy and white one piece. @veronicabeard has a great hat and @birdies has fab slide-on sandals. Add these @inkandallow earrings and
Some businesses start with a big “aha” moment. Others come from years of quietly noticing what isn’t working. Robin Piccone’s story is the slow burn. Before launching her own line, Robin had already spent years working in fashion and swimwear. She understood fabrics, fit, and construction—and she knew firsthand how
What are you wearing when you feel like your most authentic self? When you’re shopping with your gal pals do they find something and say, “This is so you!” What is it? For me, it’s a white shirt. What are you wearing when you feel most like yourself? What would
One of the best things about being on the slopes all day is the end of the day when you go to the lodge to warm up and have a pop. Look no further than female-founded brand @alpnrock. You’ll find warm double knit flare pants and a great looking Apres
One of the things I’m always drawn to is a brand that knows exactly who it’s for—and why it exists. Krimson Klover is one of those brands. Founded by Rhonda Sciortino, Krimson Klover is an outdoor brand powered by women who believe in living a life fueled by adventure, meaningful
Do I want to take this talent or skill I have in an area that I love, and turn it into a business? What are you doing when you’re happy? What is it that others complement you on? Maybe it’s how good you are with dogs. Do you love to
Many of you know that I broke my femur Christmas night 2024. Yikes. It’s been a long road back to strength and walking and now, skiing. Yes, I will be on the slopes this month. Wish me luck. One of my favorite female founded ski brands is @krimsonklover. Their sweaters
Jewelry had always been her thing—but she never imagined that creating a charm bracelet for herself would spark an entirely new business built around vintage treasures. Like so many others during Covid, Malia Frame found herself at home with extra time and a desire to create. As she searched online
It’s still January, so let’s keep the yearly questions coming. When you look back at last year, what brought you the greatest joy? Not the things you thought should make you happy—but the moments that truly lifted you. Was it unstructured time with family or friends? Getting lost in a
The VentureMom Amazon Shop of course! She’s back! Remember Paula Porizkova modeling for the fabulous female founded brand @esteelauder in the 1980s. Well she’s back and better than ever as a Global Brand Ambassador. Her current role emphasizes self-acceptance, anti-ageism, and showing beauty at every age. I love that and