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A Day in the Life...

by on ‎04-30-2015 09:57 PM

Hi there!


So…my life has changed quite a bit since signing on as Creative Director of G.I.L.I. My days begin at 5am and often I finish at Midnight or later (depending on the show I am in!) I have been so lucky to work with hosts like Jill Bauer, Shawn Killinger, Amy Stran, & Leah Williams.  They have welcomed me into the family with open arms. So we can get to know each other, I thought I would share a typical day in my life. I hope to get to know your days too—please keep your comments and feedback going on Facebook!


5am: Typically I get up and get ready for the Today Show. I write in my journal every morning & go through the newspapers.  Here is a peek inside my NY city apartment and closet!  





6:15am: I head to the Today show (in sweatpants…I change when I get there…hair and makeup does wonders!) By 11am I am done with my fashion/beauty segment. On Wednesday’s I have “Steal’s and Deals” & on Thursday’s I have “Ambush Makeover.” The rest of the time I am doing stories on the latest trends off the runway and how to get them for less.


10am: I am off to the Q!  It takes about 2 hour and 18 minutes  to get there (to be exact-LOL.) I have meetings with the fabulous team  (worldwide about --- work on the brand!) Just so you get an idea we are already planning Spring 2016! There is a separate group of people for each category: apparel, handbags, footwear, jewelry & home (One more talented than the next!) We go through fabrics, silhouettes, patterns and most of all, address your feedback. We read every comment and listen to ever word you say.  Thanks for all of the time you put into reach out. See below—meet the G.I.L.I. team!


  


{Irene & Rachel}  



{Lucia}   


 


{Gary: he is so excited we are bringing G.I.L.I. denim to you soon}



{Bree’s desk filled with Spring Color inspiration}



{Michelle showing us the Tush Tuck (you’ll get to learn the phrase as we go along!) Trust me—it will help all of us!}



{Handbag heaven! Handbag Team: meet Rosemary, Danielle & Dana!}



{Step in the right direction! Footwear team: Rosemary, Lauren & Cassandra}



{A meeting with the gang!}



{A few members of our G.I.L.I. Shanghai team}




{Bree, Samantha & Megan at the fabric show}



{Bree, me, Megan and Samantha, picking out our patterns for Spring 2016}


3pm: If there is a Knicks game,  I will head back to the city for our production meeting (this year our season ended a couple of weeks ago.)





When I am not courtside, I am prepping to go on-air with either Amy Stran or Shawn Killinger and the rest of the gang!



{Selfie waiting to go on with Amy Stran}



{Having a ball on PM Style with Shawn}



{And waking up early with Leah}



{…and sometimes I get to sneak in time in NY with my pal Jill Bauer}


12am: I head back to New York to prep for the next morning and start all over again. My life is exhausting but I am grateful for every moment. And yes, in case you are wondering, I am single…who would put up with this schedule!


XO jill