Diva Maverick Mavens

Diva Maverick Mavens Powerful Women Quote

"Whatever you can do, or dream you can, begin it. Boldness has genius, power, and magic in it." Goethe

The Explorers

I'll be adding a new series called the explorers to Diva Maverick Mavens. Watching incredible people living an incredible life of adventure and exploring new and sometimes forbidden places is inspiring. Are explorers different from other people? In the videos, I have added to the website about explorers the only difference I have taken note of is that they are willing to take the challenge. Are you willing to take the challenge? Are you ready to swim the Arctic ocean or explore regions of the planet that no one has ever gone before, be one of the first civilians to explore space or traverse the depths of the oceans in search of new life forms. Explorers are extra-ordinary individuals and their stories deserve to be told.

Breaking Records in the Arctic

Lewis Pugh proves that determination and action can be a winning combination in when it comes to reaching your goals. (Beware of Mr. Pugh's language in describing the swim in the North Pole)

What Should Divas Wear Spring 2010 Part 3 of 3

This is final installment for New York Fashion Week Spring 2010. I love bohemian style and so very few designers know how to interpret the style so that it looks fresh and sophisticated each season. My favorites designers for the bohemian look for New York Fashion Week Spring 2010 are: Custo Barcelona,  Diane Von Furstenburg, Vivienne Tam and Anna Sui.

The bohemian look is comprised of exotic fabrics, bold layered jewelry, innovative fabric combinations and a flare that says I'm a creative type that lives life on her own terms. Bohemian style can be defined as maverick with artistic panache.  

Custo Barcelona's collection was heavily influenced by African tribal costumes meets rock n roll. His clothing is delicate, complex and colorful. To think of Barcelona's collection, you can't help but dream of a warm San Tropez nights.

Diane Von Furstenburg collection featured flower haired models dressed in layered print dresses, shocking pops of color, and draping. One can't help but think of goddesses at play when watching her clothes on the catwalk.

Anna Sui collections always beacon forth the school days for me in some really hip high school. Her clothes are both playful and sophisticated. There is nothing generic about Sui's clothes they have character and defiantly declare I am a rule breaker. Sui's collections always make you smile--unconventional.

Vivienne Tam took inspiration from butterflies and my favorite dress from the collection is a dress that looks like the wings of a captivating butterfly. There were pops of blue greens, beiges, jewel tones and reds throughout the collection. One vest of note was covered in butterflies and a must have from her collection.    

What Should Divas Wear Spring 2010 Part 2 of 3

NY Fashion Week is over and it was incredible. Spring 2010 fashion for NY can be divided into two categories: Feminine and Bohemian. I'll start with the designers that made the largest impact on me for their flowing, tailored feminine collections. Here is my list and by no means is it comprehensive.

First the Feminines: Dennis Basso, Christian Siriano, Michael Kors, Isaac Mizrahi, Caroline Herrera, Victoria Beckham, Pamella Rolland and Donna Karan.

Second the Bohemians: Custo Barcelona, Arise, Diane Von Furstenburg, Anna Sui and Vivienne Tam

I'll start with the feminine collections and finish with the bohemian tomorrow. Here are my favorite collections from NY Spring 2010 fashion week.

Dennis Basso used a mineral rich palate that was rich in metallics in the color palates of golds, taupes, creams and purples. He also peppered in black silken garments with large flowerettes and red and white floral dresses. Sophistication in the use of color combinations and the use of tailored coats and shrugs.

Victoria Beckham collection featured what I would call the Doris Day dress-beautiful and well-tailored. I love old movies and Doris Day was the picture of tailored simplicity with femininity in the cut of her garments. I found myself pointing at several of the garments and wanting to buy each one.

Christian Siriano collection looked as if he had Victoria Beckham in mind. His collection featured teals, creams, beiges and the red of the season. Siriano mixed cool silver metallic bustier with warm beige bodice to create several looks that I could very easily see several starlets wearing to premiers.

Isaac Mizrahi's collection was comprised with soft pastel metallic fabrics cut to accentuate the female form. My favorite dress of the collection is the lavender metallic shift dress.

Michael Kors collection was dominated by the best look of the spring which is skin. He used clear materials in creative ways to give your typical shift dress a tweak but with class. The peak-a-boo quality of the collection was accentuated with large lucite jewelry.

Pamella Rolland's collection was inspired by florals but not in an obvious way. I love the way she took the floral influence and allowed each piece of her collection had a different floral characteristic. Favorite pieces the gray tailored fish fin dress and the white cashmere coat with silver bag.

Carolina Herrara is known for her intelligent collections. She really understands the female form and how to accentuate. Herrera was stongly influenced by the theme of basket weaving and there were several dresses in flame red that were of special note. A truly inventive collection.

Donna Karan's best looks were greek goddess dresses. The clothes are beautifully draped and her color palate reds, grays and whites. My favorite dress in the collection is a white shoulder-less dress with a draped neckline and greek inspired swag at the waist.    

What Should Divas Wear Spring 2010 Part 1 of 3

What should Diva Maverick Mavens wear for Spring 2010? The answer is clear. New York Fashion Week has come to an end and there have been many collections of noteworthy. I have decided to divide this article into three sections. The first section we will discuss the influences of fashion Spring 2010 collections.

First, let's discuss color. The most important influences I have seen is the color red-orange. In past seasons the a red with a distinct undertone of blue ruled the runways but not for spring. The brighter the red the better. Red-orange is an attention getter and the color evokes passionate responses. This new flaming read is about life and I love red. Red is the color of divaness. I have also noticed the continued use of white and black and the new star on the runway was teal. Teal is everywhere and pops on the runway next to the new red of Spring 2010.

Second, metallics are stronger than ever and done with panache and flare. Metallics done in rich earthy colors are the palate for spring.

Third, other influences include the return of print i.e. boho look that has ruled the runways for many seasons and has an almost cult quality and subculture to it. Prints aren't done with the naivety of past generations but with sophistication. New fabrics combinations are highlighted in fresh and invigorating ways.

Fourth, the peplum is back stronger than ever and is reminiscent of the 40's and 80's. The lines of the clothes were tailored, feminine and exotic bohemian in feel.

What do Divas wear the choice is clear...Feminine flirty, tailored, boho and fiery exotic!  

One of the better collections offered this season and incidently is Christian Siriano's from Project Runway which I will be discussing on my talk show Adrenaline Living with Lien Ta of Hollywood.com.

Diva Maverick Mavens Powerful Woman Quote

"Whatever you can do, or dream you can, begin it. Boldness has genius, power and magic in it." Goethe 

Adrenaline Living Talk Show

September is the month of follow your heart and your life will prosper. I just updated the Adrenaline Living archives. I have a month filled with incredible guests and am currently still interviewing others that I feel will be a fit with this month's message.

Following your heart is difficult especially in this time when so many people are living a fear- based existance. All we have is today. Living life to its fullest is a mandate. With the days getting shorter and shorter and I don't mean because we're approaching the fall equinox. What is in your heart? What would you like to prosper at? Do you live life full throttle? If not, it's time to take inventory and join me for this month's series. Listen to others as they have learned to follow their heart and prospered following their dreams. It seems to be a theme in the lives of people who are attracted to my talk show Adrenaline Living Talk Show and Diva Maverick Mavens. I love to talk to people about what makes them passionate about their life's purpose. The difference between those who follow their dreams and live a life of fantasy, dreams and joy and those who live in their dreary daily existance is focus and ACTION!

I am excited to announce that I will be interviewing Morgana Rae. She is a financial alchemy fairy who has a proven record helping her clients attract more money. She has a unique idea that she calls her "money honey". You will be mesmerized by her golden keys to financial success.

The entertainer personalities have come out in force for this month and if you don't think you can't learn how to handle business by following your heart and listening to their lessons and advice you're completely wrong. We'll end the month with an interview with Hollywood.coms editor Lien Ta, back again, for a second dose of her acerbic wit. We'll discuss trends, movies, Rachel Zoe Show, Project Runway and the Emmy fashions- whose hot and whose totally not.   

As always shows will be archived on the website. Diva Maverick Mavens 

Calendar of Adrenaline Living Talk Show times and guest description. Adrenaline Living Calendar

Diva Maverick Mavens Risk Taking and Skydiving

Learning to take risks can be difficult. No one wants to admit that they don't enjoy taking risks especially Diva Maverick Mavens. It's almost a faux paux to admit that you get nervous at the thought of taking risks. Taking risks isn't second nature to most people. Taking risks has to be cultivated. One way to cultivate the art of risk taking is by pursuing adrenaline sports or hobbies.

When you are free falling from several miles above the planet at a terminal velocity of 110-120 mph at 1,000 feet every 6 seconds, your mind begins to wrap itself around the concept that perhaps you are capable of doing almost anything you put your mind to. Hey, your falling like a rock from the sky and loving it. Skydiving will teach you how to be responsible and keep your eyes open. You must stay focused otherwise 10,000 feet is a long way to drop. If you don't want to become a professional skydiver, you can go tandem jumping which means you are attached to an experienced diver who has to pass an instructor certification course and the FAA requires that the instructor has over five-hundred jumps and three years worth of experience. Instructors are equipped with two parachutes in case one does not employ. Are you noticing a few ingredients such as passion, preparation, risk-taking and determination? The stuff dreams are made of.

Skydiving can take us out of our comfort zones. Once we have been freed from our comfort zones, we can begin to think differently about problems, difficult people, that boyfriend that should have been dumped long ago and other painful situations you might be avoiding. Once you've taken these kinds of comfort zone expansions, your bold nature emblazes a pathway to success afterall, I am speaking to Diva Maverick Mavens. You get that adrenaline living high that "jolts" you into living the life you have always imagined.  

   

Diva Maverick Mavens Quote

"The question isn't who is going to let me; it's who is going to stop me."  Ayn Rand 

What's Up with Adrenaline Sports and Entrepreneurs

I often talk to entrepreneurs who are avid adrenaline sports enthusiasts. Well the scoop is that adrenaline sports teaches us how to take calculated risks. The same kinds of risks entrepreneurs are taking everyday. I recently interviewed Ingrid an entrepreneur who loves to skydive, race motorcycles and take hugh calculated risks that are supporting her dreams of becoming a billionaire one day. 

Over the next several months, I am going to cover different adrenaline sports from skydiving, to racing cars, skiing and etc. When you are totally engaged in an adrenaline sport, you turn your mind off and just live in the moment. Taking your mind off the minutia of everyday living can improve your power of concentration. With adrenaline sports, if you aren't concentrating on what you are doing you could run the risk of dangerous consequences. Adrenaline sports requires planning, mental training, conquering your fears and turning your mind chatter off long enough to concentrate very singularly on the task at hand. Contrary to popular opinions, the way to success is not by multi-tasking but by focusing on a single area or task at a time and painstakingly perfecting it. Adrenaline sports also cultivates patients. It takes patience to be an entrepreneur and to do business.

The adrenaline sports series will concentrate on a new adrenaline sport each week and the correlation with success and creativity. There's nothing more powerful than challenging and pushing yourself past the limits that others have placed on you and the limits that you've placed on yourself. Each of us is capable of doing more in our lives than we can ever possibly imagine. Sometimes we just need a great big PUSH and the thrill of being scared crap-less at a 120 miles per hour to figure that out!