As a teenager I would love Betsey Johnsons designs. (If I could afford them)

Today I wear Alembika, IC and Bryn Walker. Alembika has so much style, colors and creative touches.

Elaine in the Heirloom Crew Cocoon Dress from the Fall Colors Collection.


I own and operate the First Female Winery in Pennsylvania (1976), Franklin Hill Vineyards. Bangor, PA. Born and raised in Fair Lawn, N.J.


My mantra and advice is “When one women is lifted, we all are lifted” I have so much to share with that quote with my own life and observing other women.

If you like this dress, you’ll love the Jubilee Cocoon Dress in Wine Mix.

I recently wore the Ozai N Ku Chara Easy Dress to celebrate my appearance on PBS’ Common Threads. We have more in common than not. I spoke of my meeting with Gloria Steinem . I felt confident and I loved the one pocket. Link to my Common Threads interview.



One day I wore my Urban Cocoon Broadway Dress to an executive board meeting, shopping at Wegmans for my wine and I felt so good in the dress. I received so many compliments, even from the cashier checking me out said how nice I looked. I felt so good in the cocoon dress, The fabric is fabulous.

If you love the sold-out Urban Broadway Cocoon Dress, you’ll like our similar styles: the Dusky Broadway Cocoon Dress and the Spotlight Broadway Cocoon Dress.


I’m traveled to the Amafi Coast in May, alone. I’ll met 8 other Women from my area for a Yoga retreat. Then same instructor had another retreat in Sicily in October and I’m treated my sister, Karen, for her birthday!

Learn more about Elaine’s Franklin Hill Vineyards.

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