Sherry Ellingson

by Sherry Ellingson The Devil Wears Parada is the perfect movie to help people see what it really is like in the world of fashion, design and retail. Where do you want me to start? Let me give you background. I started my retail/fashion journey as a sophomore in College/University. It was January 1989 and I got a job working part time at Express (Limited owned company ) the company used to be under the same umberrella as Victoria's Secret Bath and Body works at the time Express etc. The...

by Sherry Ellingson Let play be your north star. When I say a 9 year old, I mean the 9 year old version of you :). Remember when you felt truly free? You could play outside and lose track of time? When your whole being and only goal was to play with friends/neighbors/ any kid on vacation? When you would do your homework and then run outside to play with the neighbors, or you would do your chores so fast knowing that there was fun to be had. I want you to start paying attention to that younger...

by Sherry Ellingson What I am sharing with you is deeply personal, and my reason that I am sharing is to help you prevent what I have experienced. Or if you are living it, to know that you can make a come back stronger than before. Have you heard of or read the book The Body Keeps the Score written by Bessel van der Kolk? I have lived this in the last year. I have gone through a lot in my life, but I am going to share the last few years. I lost one of my best friends she was in her...