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I am so excited for my debut this Thursday on QVC as Creative Director of the unbelievable G.I.L.I. line! I am honored to join this team of amazing women and men (most who have been with the line since the beginning) and look forward to giving my input into this already stunning brand.  I know I am meeting many of you for the first time and I know I am the new kid in school, but I promise you, as we move along, I will deliver the same quality, elegance & dedication to the line you have become accustomed to. I have been in the Fashion business, in different capacities, since graduating from the University of Michigan. Since then, my passion has been to help women look & feel their best. I know how to help you build a lifestyle through your wardrobe and am passionate about providing items that will become classics in your closet that can be used for many years (if not a lifetime.)

With that said, I am going to share this journey with you and involve you in the process. I have already spoken with many of you over social media and am very interested in your feedback. Please keep in touch so that the team can make adjustments and take into account your needs and wants… we are in this together!

I know so many of you bought the bigger version of this backpack (it sold out in 12 seconds!) So many of you loved the bag and asked for a smaller version you can own as well (for those days when you need less stuff.) The G.I.L.I. team listened to what you had to say and made it 1/3 smaller. It is an every day bag and can be used so many different ways. Thought I would share how I use it!  (You’ll always see, I always steer towards the white/ivory colors) I love my Summer (and Winter) white!

To kickoff my kickoff…I thought I would share the TSV leather convertible backpack on a ride around NYC…and Jill Bauer (my dear friend) is joining me on it! Let me know what you think and how YOU will use your G.I.L.I. backpack!

A day in the life of the G.I.L.I backpack! One bag…four different ways.

8am/the bag as a backpack: I meet Jill Bauer in Times Square for coffee & a gabfest. We catch up on everything from her kids to my new role. This particular morning, I chose to have the bag serve as a backpack because I am walking from my apartment in Gramercy to Jill who is in Times Square.  Because of my bad back, I need the weight of all my stuff to be even!  (Notice I am in workout clothing…when I am not on the air you will always see me very casual. My favorite look!)  P.S- how much do you love Jill Bauer?!?!?

12pm/bag as a Satchel : I leave the house around noon to meet one of my producers for lunch to discuss upcoming segments (btw this is my apt in Manhattan!) I dress up a little bit as you never know who you are going to run into! (Like my selfie?!)

5pm/bag as a Crossbody: I walk to the Madison Square Garden for the Knicks game. (I am a broadcaster there—you’ll see me doing celebrity interviews at halftime and doing interviews inside the locker room postgame.)   I change into my G.I.L.I Moto Jacket for my interview with Mr. Big….Chris Noth! 

10pm/the shoulder bag: I somehow find the energy to go for a drink with a friend in from out-of-town. I transform my backpack into a shoulder bag and I am ready to roll!  

Thank you for spending the day with me and my favorite backpack…as you can see, it has so many functions and can be a staple in your wardrobe (and when you travel!)  

See you at 6pm on QVC XO

Jill