Q: What inspires you to design?
A: Love of life! It seems I'm always calling people "darling," "doll," "sweetheart" and saying things like Kissy Kissy! I love applying these cheeky sayings to 2Belles boyshorts!

Q: What one word best describes your designs?
A: PreppySexy

Q: If you were to dress one person, who would that be?
A: Madonna--although I don't think my collection suits her, I adore her!

Q: Who is your favorite new designer, besides your own collection?
A: Abi Ferrin (www.abiferrin.com)

Q: What bag do you lust for this season?
A: Birkin

Q: What charitable cause is most important to you?
A: Empowering young women to reach their potential.

Q: What did you do before you became a designer?
A: My first career out of college was consulting for primarily energy companies--I was with PWC & Deloitte. I later moved to NY, and I worked as an account manager for Carolina Herrera & Reem Acra in their couture bridal divisions.

Q: What is your secret indulgence (fashion or otherwise)?
A: Champagne (although it's not a secret!)