By way of retrospective my inspiration, like many mothers, came from my child.

Sophie Rose Charm Collection began when my daughter was only 3 years old. It was shortly after 9/11. Living and working in NYC was fearful at that time. After drop off at nursery school, I would have a panic attack. Was it separation anxiety or real fear? I wanted my daughter close to me. So I created photo dog tags. I felt better wearing her around my neck, close to my heart. Call me sentimental . . . (or smother mother!)

Last year I started working on relaunching my website. I also opened a store with one of my closest friends. It is the chicest, coolest tween boutique in NYC, at me.nu. otherwise annoyingly known as menu but really ME AND YOU.... it's all about us, friends, mothers and daughters.

Girl power with a little glitter and bling. Personalizing and customizing clothes and jewelry. Fashion and fun in one pretty pink and sparkly place.