Van She x Advanced Style x The Idiosyncratic Fashionistas

Lina and I were asked to make a series of music videos in collaboration with the Australian band Van She, to celebrate of the release of their latest album entitled, Idea of Happiness. We got together some of the ladies featured in our upcoming documentary and asked them to explain what makes them happy. The first in the series features the wonderful Idiosyncratic Fashionistas.  For more on Valerie and Jean visit their amazing blog HERE.

The Style Crone Hits Manhattan


It’s always so much fun when one of my favorite bloggers, The Style Crone, comes to visit New York City. Judith has such a great perspective when it comes to life and style. Her blog is a must read for anyone needing a little inspiration. For more of Judith’s wonderful outfits and words of wisdom CLICK HERE.

Advanced Style on The Ricki Lake Show


A few weeks ago Joyce, Debra, Lynn and I headed to Los Angeles to film a segment for The Ricki Lake show. It was such an honor to meet Ricki and we all had a blast. For now you can enjoy  this preview clip of Joyce strutting her stuff. Tune into Ricki Lake  today to see the full show!

Wanny Di Filippo in Florence

This weekend I met my style icon Wanny Di Filippo in Florence. A few months ago I sent students, from a class I was teaching Rome, out on the streets to find Advanced Style. I was shocked when they came back and showed me photographs of Wanny, a man whose style and spirit I had been admiring for years. It was a great pleasure to finally meet this incredible man in person. If you get the chance stop by the Il Bisonte store on your next trip to Florence. To learn more about Wanny watch the great video by NOWNESS below.


Wanny Di Filippo’s Florence on Nowness.com.

Advanced Style at Levain Bakery

I was walking past Levain Bakery on the Upper West Side when I saw this gorgeous woman sitting on the bench outside. She was born in Argentina, but has been in New York most of her adult life. Being a long time resident of the UWS I asked her if the bakery was any good. She told me that she had never been there, but that she was using the laundromat next store. I picked up a cookie for us to share and then wished her a beautiful afternoon.