Shop some of my faves, get an inside look at what stores I frequent, when to splurge, when not to, what pieces to invest in and how to mix and match styles and price points.

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Heather's Haul: Athleta

In this Haul, I show you how to incorporate my "new neutrals" into your athleisure wear to take it up a notch. You'll also learn how to go from the gym to lunch or a night on the town.

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Heather's Haul: Out-of-the-Box Gift Ideas

Whether you're the guest or the hostess, spark joy with these imaginative gifts that will take your event to a new level...

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The Mother's Day Gift List

I've put together my top must-have picks at all different price points starting at $22! Hurry in now to get mom a gift she'll be raving about for years to come...

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Heather's Top Five Valentine's Must-Haves

I know not everyone is a fan of the "Hallmark" holiday, but...you should really treat yo'self to these...

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Lovely In Ludovica

Shop my current must-haves including plaid coats, faux fur jackets, suede skirts, high-rise denim and more! Plus, a special incentive is waiting for you inside...

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Leisurely Lifestyle

Active wear is perfect for everyday wear and can be worn from the gym to date night...

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Model Behavior

With the recent conclusion of fashion week across the world, Tyler Reid, 24, documents a day in the life of a runway model exclusively for The Bergen County Bible...

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Must Have Accessories Under $100!

I chose my current must-have accessories from Portage & The Jewelry Box in Englewood...

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Fourth of July Outfit Inspo

The common theme in all of the outfits below is that they incorporate red, white and blue, of course...

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Outfit Inspo For Every Night This Week

I created seven summer looks to give you outfit inspo for the week ahead...

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Memorial Day Must-Haves

Red, white and blue dressing (plus more) for under $100 at MACI in Westwood...

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Badgley Mischka at The Valley Hospital Auxiliary Saddle River Branch

The Valley Hospital Auxiliary Saddle River Branch hosted a ladies luncheon yesterday at Neiman Marcus featuring designers Mark Badgley and James Mischka who showed their spring 2018 collection...

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Conservative Neutrals

The perfect neutral ensemble for a more "conservative" look... 

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Ludovica

This downtown Westwood boutique offers a mix of current trends, bohemian pieces, and must-haves that you need in your closet...

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How To Accessorize Like A Boss

... sometimes we're told by fashion "rule makers" not to wear big earrings with a big necklace, or less is more. Perhaps less is a bore? I tend to sway both ways when it comes to accessorizing.

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Heather's Haul: Francesca's

Flowers are on trend for the Spring, can you believe it?! (Insert sarcastic tone)...but really, I do some beautiful blooms, but it's time to switch up how we wear them! Also, you're not too old for this jumpsuit and I'll tell you why...

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Heather's Haul: How to Dress Up Sweatpants

Just because we're spending the majority of our time at home, doesn't mean we can't look stylish, while being comfortable...

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Spring Handbag Trends Under $100

Get your hands on some of my favorite must-have handbags that will take any outfit to the next level...

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The Best Last Minute Gift Ideas

With only a few days left before Christmas, I'm sure many of you are like me, and have yet to complete (or begin) your shopping. Without breaking the bank, get the most stylish gifts for everyone on your list! Special incentive at checkout...

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Holiday Gift Guide For Every Budget

Portage & The Jewelry Box and The BCB picked out a bunch of fun and fashionable items to give (and receive) this holiday season...

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Fall Accessories From Portage

Are you as obsessed with evil eyes, hamsas and rainbow jewelry as I am? If so, you're in luck...

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Fall Fashion From Ludovica

Fall fashion is my absolute favorite, so I created one-of-a-kind looks to give you outfit inspo...

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Meet Ejona Maci

MACI'S customers are women of many different ages who love everyday fashions for everyday lifestyle...

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Voice Of Insiders

The simplicity of the garments, mixed with a casual cool vibe that is highly functional and fashionable, is a major win in my book...

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Kate Spade's Death: It's Time to Pause

Sometimes it’s easy for us to think that someone else might “have it all.”

Be it a successful business, a household name, a picture perfect relationship...

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Mother's Day Must-Haves

Heather and Portage & The Jewelry Box picked out their favorite Mother's Day gifts...

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MAÇI

Each of these outfits can be worn from lunch with the ladies, to the office, and then out on a date night...

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The Butterfly Effect

#handmadebyHeather bags add a pop of color to every outfit (casual and dressy), they never go out of style, and they hold a very special meaning to carry close...

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Mom & Son Outfit Inspo

I always love to dress him in more "mature" grown-up looking pieces as opposed to more "predictable" infant and toddler clothing...

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Mix Patterns and Prints

...people say you can't mix and match patterns and prints. Perhaps they're right. THEY can't, but I can and so can YOU!

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Heather's Haul: White House Black Market at MarketFair

Check out my favorite spring "trends" from White House Black Market that will last you years to come! 

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Summer Accessories

It's time to grab the hottest must-have's for the season to make your beach and pool days super stylish...

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Transition From Winter to Spring Seamlessly

Wondering what to wear on the days when the weather can't make up its mind? These looks will inspire you to incorporate winter and spring looks together...

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All About Athleisure

It's no secret how much I love (and live in) joggers, leggings, sweatshirts and anything that screams "comfort!" So naturally, I am drawn to a store that sells all of the above...

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Stay Stylish & Warm This Thanksgiving

Fashionable, cute and cozy accessories to top off your holiday look...

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Fall For Maci

Hello fall. Cozy sweater season is finally here...

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Fall Handbags

Handbags are an integral part of completing an ensemble...

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Inside Ludovica: Meet Lara Henawi

The Saddle Brook resident offers a comfortable shopping experience and is always on the hunt for the latest and greatest pieces for her Westwood boutique...

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Beach, Pool & Travel Accessories

Whether you're jet setting to a tropical island, having a staycation at your pool or heading to your favorite Hamptons or Jersey shore beach this summer, traveling must be done in style...

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Colorful Creations for Kids

Mahwah mom, Cassie Gould, creates colorful and personalized party favors and gifts, that the whole family will enjoy...

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Camo: Three Ways

As a stylist for over a decade, one of my favorite tricks, is to teach my clients how to wear pieces in their wardrobes several ways...

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Be.Bespoke

Be.Bespoke will create a one of a kind look for you, from head-to-toe. 

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Mixed Metals

The idea of mixing metals used be considered "tacky" or a "fashion faux pas." Those days are long over...

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Inside Heather's Shoe Closet

Ever since I can remember, I've always had a complete love affair with shoes...

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This memory, this moment, this interview changed the trajectory of my journalism career and will always be a reminder that being humble and relatable no matter who you are, (or think you are) goes such a long way!

I am forever grateful to this legend right here, Mr. Tim Gunn, for the opportunity, the relatability, and the compliments on my necklace and my grandmother’s vintage dress. :) 

I will never forget the night before THE INTERVIEW. I received a call as I was walking out of the NJMG office (at that time working there was a dream come true). "Tim Gunn will be at Westfield Garden State Plaza tomorrow. Would you like to interview him on camera?" Without hesitation I said “YES!”
 

Backstory...
For those of you who don't know, I went to school for journalism and ALWAYS loved fashion. So I knew that fashion and writing had to go hand in hand for me to fully be living up to both my passions. And when I say I always loved fashion, I mean always in ALL WAYS. From the moment I can remember, as a little girl, playing dress up in my mom's heels, posing for pics (with my hands on hips) and donning "ear-gings" aka earrings, and a plethora of plastic charms dangling off my charm necklace (you know the ones I'm talking about if you are an 80's baby)! There was never an ounce of tom-boy in me. I used to draw for hours, sketching figures in dresses, pant suits, skirts and tops, similar to the ones I wore as a little girl. 

 

And as I got older, I always loved standing out when it came to fashion. From my silver low-top Doc Martin's (when everyone else had black high-tops), to baby blue heels (that my Spanish teacher asked if she could wear during class), to changing up looks on a daily basis matching all of the popular 90s genres. A fellow classmate once asked me in all seriousness if I threw my clothing away after wearing it. "I'm going to start going through your garbage, because I've never seen you wear the same thing twice." That was in 8th grade. To say that I have always had a passion for fashion is probably an understatement. 

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Fast forward to the end of high school. I was ready to graduate, ready for college, ready for a change. I was always ready for the next thing, usually before my classmates were. I was just "over-it" sooner I guess. Same thing happened in college. I was ready for my career to begin. THOSE were the best days for me. Of course the fun high school and college memories will always be special, but creating my career, growing as a person, and forging my own way in the fashion and journalism industries...now THOSE were the days!

 

I graduated college with a B.A. in Journalism and a minor in Human Development and Family Studies. However, I never took a broadcast journalism class because I adamantly refused the idea of being on camera (in my mind). It was a non-negotiable for me. No thank you. I didn't even want to hear my own voice on an answering machine, let alone see myself interviewing someone on camera. Yikes!

So why did I answer "YES" enthusiastically the invitation to interview Tim Gunn? And I answered without thought, and (time to self-doubt)? Because of that exact reason probably. I didn’t think. I let my natural response fly right out of my mouth, which was possibly embedded in my subconscious mind all along. An answer that clearly was so instinctual in that very moment that worry didn’t have any hope…at least until that call ended.

Once I gathered my thoughts and realized what I actually committed to, I reached out to THE most seasoned news anchor and American journalist that I had grown very fond of…Ms. Lori Stokes. She took my call and eased my mind, giving me advice that I will NEVER forget. As an aside, isn't it wild how you can remember exactly where you were at certain moments in time? Or a smell, or a sound that sparks your memory so vividly you would think you just experienced it?! I always digress...(that's the creative writer in me speaking!)

 

Lori's advice, her words of wisdom, although very simple and diplomatic, were very real, relatable, and honest. I took these words with me to navigate my interview with Tim Gunn the next day, as well as throughout my career. I will never forget the time she took of her very busy schedule to take my call and put my mind at ease. Thank you Lori!

The next day ...

I put on my grandmother’s navy dress (for good luck, and style, but mostly good luck), drove myself to Westfield Garden State Plaza, took a deep breath, and walked backstage to the makeshift interview area for the biggest moment of my relatively young career (at that point).

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My sister Jen Zwain Liming (who worked for Liz Claiborne at the time where Tim was the Chief Creative Officer), told me something before I walked in that shifted my perspective immediately. "Tim Gunn has a fear of public speaking." Whattttt?!

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I introduced myself to Tim, sat down, and noticed his hands were shaking. From worry and a touch of anxiety and uncertainty, to a big gulp of confidence and an aha moment, that this super accomplished gentleman, Chief Creative Officer, author, actor, tv personality, former chair of Parsons School of Design, and co-host of Project Runway, (with Heidi Klum), was sitting talking, (hands shaking), to ME! Let me repeat. Tim Gunn's hands were shaking, as if he was nervous, (pretty much how I was feeling). R E L A T A B L E. I knew in that moment that we both had to "MAKE IT WORK." (For those of you who don't know, that is one of his famous catch phrases).

 

Immediately, from his compliments on my outfit, to our relaxed chats about fashion, and Paramus, NJ being the biggest retail zip code in the US, Tim was an absolute delight. Thank God!!!

 

His super familiar voice eased all of my worries, his unaffected nature, and genuinely warm spirit made him unforgettable to me. 

 

So why now? Why share this very fond memory I have and hold so dear to my heart? Because Facebook reminded me that this memory took place 12 years ago and showed me the pic above today. I wish I could find the interview to re-watch and possibly post, but for now, this one picture will have to do.  

 

This memory not only reminded me of such a wonderful snapshot in my life, but the jumping off point and catalyst to a whole other avenue of my career. From the college girl who didn't want to be on camera to the young woman who interviewed countless athletes, celebrities, hosted live events and fashion shows. to the TV appearances on local and national shows, to hosting two of my own video shows, and even getting a TV manager and having a very well-known production company create a pilot about my life and job. I even interviewed AND introduced Stacy London from What Not to Wear to the stage, the year following the Tim Gunn interview, at the very same Style Tour event.