I really felt like these opportunities weren't there at the graduate student level. I felt like we were really losing out.

I think for the first year and the first endeavor of this type that 70 applications is a great number.

There is a focus on encouraging interdisciplinary work ... and not letting money be the thing that stops them.

I'm a good skin, natural makeup kind of gal.

Designing bridal is perfect for me, because black is my least favorite color, if you could call it a color.

The most overrated ingredients are garlic and extra-virgin olive oil. With garlic, it's personal; I have never been that big of a fan of its flavor. As for extra-virgin olive oil, I do use it quite often but its ubiquity serves to overshadow many wonderful oils like pistachio, walnut, argan and even grapeseed.