Amanda Hofman is a whirlwind of energy. After a casual chat with this bubbly and vibrant yet down-to-earth woman, you would never believe she’s the founder and CEO of Urban Girl Squad, one of New York City’s most popular networking groups for women in their 20s and 30s. A self-professed hard worker who attended Barnard…
Judith Levi (who goes by “Jude”) has a joyful laugh that tickles your heart. You’d never know by chatting with her that she’s battled lung cancer. Twice. Levi, who’d been exposed to tuberculosis at a younger age, underwent a precautionary chest x-ray in December 2003, only to receive the diagnosis of stage 3A lung cancer—an advanced…
In case you haven’t heard about Patti Stanger, allow me to fill you in. Patti (and yes, I’ll call her by her first name), the founder of Millionaire’s Club International, is a third-generation matchmaker, media mogul, and executive producer of her reality TV show “The Millionaire Matchmaker,” featured on Bravo. She’s also the author of a bestselling…
In the aftermath of Hurricane Irene and an East Coast earthquake, I find myself pondering the sweet ephemeral nature of life.. When they found me, I was not breathing. This, they took to be rather a bad sign. It was June of 1998. About fifteen minutes before, the nurse had left me comfortably dosed…
It’s time to put that biotch Irene in her place. Here’s how we Divas at Holly Pinafore™ Magazine are striking back at the big, bad hurricane of summer 2011. 1. Clean, sexy underwear. You never know who you’re going to meet. Hey, what if someone comes over for shelter? You don’t want to smell. 2….
Have you ever wanted to write a “Dear John” letter for that special (or not-so-special) someone? Here’s your opportunity to make it happen! Use this fun, hilarious “mad lib” as your guideline. Read the bold bracketed words to your friends and fill in the blanks with their responses, just as you would with a regular…
Are you in the mood for a light and fruity drink, without feeling guilty consuming all that sugar? Why not try this easy to make Low Sugar Blueberry Sangria recipe, with agave nectar! Ingredients: 1 bottle of your favorite red or white wine (Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Zinfandel, Shiraz, Riesling, Pinot Gris, Chardonnay) 1 lime, 1…
So, you have nothing to wear? I beg to differ. Like me, I am sure many of you ladies have closets, dressers, and draws, full of clothes. By organizing your closet in a way that is appetizing to the eye, will create endless outfit possibilities. Have you ever walked into a boutique and wished that…