Misahara, a favorite of celebrities, is a line built with the intention of celebrating heritage and deeply personal moments.  Designer Lepa Galeb-Roskopp’s dynamic designs infuse elements of personal style and nuance, often sourced from her world travels and international influences.  Below are some excerpts from an interview conducted by Lovard. Take a peak:   When did you first become interested in fashion? My mother was always fashionable but when I went to...

For Third Crown, New York based co-designers Kristin and Kofi Essel fuse their love of geometric shapes with the details found in their architectural surroundings to create their collection of men’s and women’s jewelry. Their shared desire to delve into the accessories world came early on for the co-creatives. After graduating from Florida State University with a BS in Apparel Design, Kristin interned at David Yurman before stints at Reed Krakoff (on the...

Designers Jess and Jen of Elliot Young, founded Elliot Young with the goal of positively impacting crises that target youth of today. In addition to donating a percentage of their proceeds, they created a platform for others to give back as well.  They partner and donate to schools, youth sports teams, clubs and sororities, and individuals, teaming up one on one with people like us that would like to see...

Kamaria, is a brand founded on the purpose of supporting survivors of power-inequality trauma, including sexual assault, intimate partner violence, domestic violence, stalking or hazing during their pursuit of a higher education. Elli and Kristen, are extremely talented designers who understand the power of fashion and the messages we send with our purchasing power. Here, Design meets empowerment, we are so proud to feature them on Lovard! 10% of Kamaria’s proceeds benefit Restore Dignity,...

As the weeks press on in Corona times, we all seem to be suffering from – COOKING FATIGUE… For many the once alluring charm of trying new recipes and becoming a professional at home chef seems to be waning. We still however crave something warm and delicious and above all comforting- Tamale pie to the rescue! Quick to make, impressive to look at, this recipe comes from a dear friend...

I am lucky to have a mother in law who is a celebrated at home chef who comes from a long line of expert Italian cooks. If you are ever in downtown San Jose, California you might pass a giant red sign for Firato Ravioli. A now landmarked piece of San Francisco history, a forever fixture to remind us of the great Italian specialties once served there by my husband’s...

Misi x Lovard  If there’s one thing we are dreaming about while stuck inside, it’s having a glass of wine and bite to eat outside on a patio in one of our favorite cities. Whether we're in New York, Texas or exploring around the world the Ladies of Lovard always have a new restaurant or cocktail bar on their radar. It’s no secret that the Coronavirus has impacted the hospitality...

There have been a deluge of hilarious banana bread memes that have come out on the internet lately. My personal favorite being from @aleenkup, “What is it about a global pandemic that signals to people it’s time to make some F* banana bread?”  The obvious answer is that we all usually have bananas in our grocery carts and bring them home only to…not eat them…forget about them and inevitably have...

Mother’s day is around the corner, (May 10th in case you forgot), and it’s time to make the women in your life feel delighted and doted upon. Whether you haven’t seen them in a month because of quarantine or they are sitting right next to you, letting them know you are thinking of them during this time is a great way to show you care.  On that note, we have...

If there’s one thing we are dreaming about while stuck inside, it’s having a glass of wine and bite to eat outside on a patio in one of our favorite cities. Whether we're in New York, Texas or exploring around the world the Ladies of Lovard always have a new restaurant or cocktail bar on their radar. It’s no secret that the Coronavirus has impacted the hospitality industry. Thousands of...