GERALD GARTH

I have a longstanding mantra about being specific, always purposing myself to be as specific as possible—that goes from prayers to potential mate to orders at the drive through. But one example especially is last New Year’s Eve as I was flying into Las Vegas with my friend, Shana. A longstanding dream of mine-- one I would say aloud quite often was “I will see Celine Dion in Vegas for New Year’s Eve.” As we bustled through the lobby of the McCarran International Airport, I

On Saturday, I was invited to a fashion launch party for I’m Taboo, a new women’s line that delivers a fun, fresh style paying homage to and inspired by Dorothy Dandridge. While admiring the detail of two particular pieces, I had to personally tell the creator, designer and author, Kimberly Jackson. “You should try these on,” she suggested. I didn’t know what to say or what to think, all I could do was try them on. She saw me across the room and immediately told me I was in t