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The Window Fashionista

How Sonie Skogerson turned a background in fashion into a thriving, women-led design business in Bergen County Article by Julian Crest | Photography by Natasha Chiaviello When Sonie Skogerson describes her career journey, she likes to say she simply shifted from dressing people to dressing windows. After more than a decade working in fashion for brands like Brioni and Malo and Saks Fifth Avenue in New York City, Skogerson built a life around style, fabric and helping clients look their best...

Style + Beauty

Behind Every Perfect Wedding

Belfiore Bridal founder Angela reveals the unseen coordination, problem-solving, and care that make a bride’s big day feel effortless Article by Julian Crest | Photography by Clara Wang Photography When a bride walks down the aisle, everything seems effortless: flowers perfectly in place, music starting on cue, and guests swept up in the magic of the moment. What few realize is that behind every flawless wedding is a quiet orchestration, where every detail is anticipated and managed — often...

Beauty

Strength, Wellness and Confidence

How RM Modern Aesthetics is helping women feel stronger from the inside out Article by Julian Crest | Photography by Jeremy Lebled Photography For many women, the changes that come after childbirth or during perimenopause and menopause are often accepted as something they simply have to live with. Core strength may weaken, muscle mass gradually declines and pelvic floor issues such as bladder leakage can quietly become part of daily life. At RM Modern Aesthetics in Emerson , the belief is...

Life + Culture

Healing Through Horses

How wild mustangs and the Unbridled Heroes Project help veterans rediscover strength, trust and purpose Article by Anna Kofitsas | Photography by The Unbridled Heroes Project Horses, like people, often resist being tamed. They need space, trust and patience to open up. Amy McCambridge understands this intimately, because horses mirror the emotions of the humans around them. She and her husband, Mark, founded a nonprofit, Unbridled Heroes Project, to connect veterans with wild mustangs in hopes...

Education

Women of Valor

Immaculate Heart Academy celebrates the young women shaping the future of their community Article by AnneMarie Vaughn | Photography by Immaculate Heart Academy Celebrating women at Immaculate Heart Academy is not limited to Women’s History Month in March. At the all-girls Catholic high school, educators believe every day is an opportunity to recognize the young women in the community who continue to impress with their achievements, leadership and service. Through an environment that...

Fitness

Celebrating Her

A locally inspired Mother’s Day gift guide honoring the women who shape our community Article by Lucille Rizzo | Photography by Rhone and The Good Life Gift Boutique This Mother’s Day, we’re celebrating the women who do it all—with a thoughtfully curated selection of gifts that feel as special as they are. From elevated essentials at Rhone to beautifully curated finds at The Good Life Gift Boutique, our picks blend style, comfort and meaningful touches she’ll truly appreciate. Whether you’re...

Fitness

Investing in Strength

How JNA Fitness Is Redefining Health in Bergen County Article by Julian Crest | Photography by Andrew Fein Photography When people think about investments, they often picture stock portfolios, real estate or retirement accounts. Rarely does the conversation begin with fitness. But for Joseph and Alina Branda, founders of JNA Fitness, health is not an afterthought — it is the most valuable long-term investment a person can make. Founded in 2012, JNA Fitness has quietly built a loyal following...

Arts + Culture

Investing in Beauty

The Artful Path of Alicia Chimento Article by Julian Crest | Photography by Alicia Chimento For artist Alicia Chimento, creativity has never followed a straight line. Instead, it has evolved through seasons of life, shaped by experience, renewal and a deep connection to the natural world. That sense of movement and intention is reflected in her work, which celebrates color, texture and the quiet power of beauty. Born in Hoboken and raised in northern New Jersey, Chimento developed an early...

Finance + Legal Services

Investing With Intention

How Vicky Meo Helps Families Build Financial Confidence Article by Julian Crest | Photography by Charissa H. Yong Photography In an investment landscape shaped by constant change — from market volatility to shifting life priorities — one truth remains steady: meaningful investing begins with a plan and a trusted advisor. For Vicky Meo, CFP®, ChFC®, CEPA®, RICP®, AAMS™, and Michael Bain, CEPA®, financial advising is not about reacting to headlines or chasing the latest trends. It is about...

Wellness

The Alzheimer’s Association Bergen-Passaic Walk for 2026

Your Chance to Invest in a World Without Alzheimer’s Disease and Other Dementias Article by Kate Ferguson | Photography by Alzheimer's Association, New Jersey Chapter For many people with loved ones affected by Alzheimer’s disease, their confrontation with the illness can trigger feelings of isolation, especially when they don’t know where to go for help. Paul Irwin-Dudek, executive director of the New Jersey Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association, experienced this firsthand when his daughter...