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"    Photo: Bridget Fleming   Amy Smilovic launched her first Tibi collection\u2014comprising just four styles\u2014in 1997, and has seen her work grow into a full-fledged label. It now boasts a flagship boutique in New York&amp;#039;s Soho neighborhood, an expansion into footwear, and a devoted following from the likes of Blake Lively, Olivia Palermo, and its Fall 2012 campaign star, buzz-worthy fashion illustrator and director Quentin Jones. For Resort 2013, the CFDA member has crafted a collection that&amp;#039;s big on splashy lobster prints, scuba-style neoprene in neon brights, and coral details. Perhaps that&amp;#039;s only natural for a gal who says she&amp;#039;s happiest when she&amp;#039;s at the beach, as she reveals in this edition of ELLE.com&amp;#039;s Ten Questions.   1. What is your favorite smell? &amp;quot;The smell of spring.&amp;quot; 2. What do you consider to be the epitome of happiness? &amp;quot;Spending time with my husband and two sons, preferably on a beach somewhere.&amp;quot; 3. How do you define luxury? &amp;quot;Unrestrained gratification. Whatever it is that makes you feel special\u2014a vacation, an indulgent meal, an expensive pair of shoes, etc.&amp;quot; 4. What is the last dream you remember? &amp;quot;My strangest dreams are during Fashion Week. In the most recent, Chris Benz arrived at our show with Rihanna, unannounced. We were unsuccessfully trying to find them front row seating, but no matter how hard we tried, we couldn&amp;#039;t make it work. They were determined to stay so we managed to squeeze them onto the photographer riser. I was horrified.&amp;quot; 5. What&amp;#039;s your favorite childhood memory? &amp;quot;Growing up on Sea Island, Georgia. There&amp;#039;s a strong sense of community and children are encouraged to be outdoors. We had a good amount of activities to keep us busy\u2014horseback riding on the beach, oyster roasts, fishing, and boating.&amp;quot; 6. What&amp;#039;s the last book you read and loved? &amp;quot;The Namesake by Jhumpa Lahiri.&amp;quot; 7. Describe your home&amp;#039;s aesthetic. &amp;quot;Contemporary modern. Clean and minimal but inviting. My main color scheme is varying shades of grey, incorporated with pops of color in window treatments, pillows, wallpaper, and accent pieces.&amp;quot; 8. What are your vices? &amp;quot;Coffee, dark chocolate, the sun.&amp;quot; 9. Describe yourself in five words or less. &amp;quot;Passionate, mother, creative, spontaneous, resourceful.&amp;quot; 10. What possession will you never throw away? &amp;quot;My sketch books from over the years. I love looking back and seeing how my collections have evolved.&amp;quot; "^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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