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2010 July 28

A Moment With...Melania Trump

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Melania Trump in her own jewelry designs: Goldtone Band Ruby Stone Ring and the Palm Beach Worth Avenue Watch
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(NEW YORK) The Donald's not the only one making money on TV! His wife Melania's QVC line, Melania Timepieces & Jewelry, was a huge hit with home shoppers and she's set to unveil a second collection this September (browse the photo gallery for choice pieces). Jewelry and watches ranging in price from $30-$200 are available at QVC.com and through QVC at 1.800.345.1515. We spoke to the multitasking mom about her latest line and how she stays cool in the city ...
EMILY POPP

What can we expect from the Fall collection?
The first collection had a terrific response, and I really see that women love my designs and so for this next collection I wanted to offer some new, different designs. The watches, especially, are a little bit more business oriented and are for the office. I also have beautiful watches in black and white with crystals, and a bangle watch that looks like a bracelet but functions like a watch. For jewelry, I love the turquoise drop necklace that you could wear causally or dressed up. It’s very old Hollywood. The bangles and hoop earrings are very casual, something you could wear on the beach and then go directly to lunch with a group of girlfriends.

Your three collection titles are your favorite cities: New York City, Paris and Palm Beach.
Yes, I used these categories last time, and I kept them the same for the latest collection. I see that women have many roles in life, being a mother, being a businesswoman, and so they have many obligations and occasions where they must dress up. I look at everyday life as a mother and a businesswoman for inspiration. Both careers require you to dress up and go out for special occasions, and so I got inspiration from the three cities that I live, and they all offer me different lifestyles.

Which do you prefer: hosting your show on QVC or judging the Miss USA pageant?
I like them both! I don’t get nervous at all during QVC, because I am showing my designs, which come from me and come from the heart. I design them and I stand beside them. And during Miss USA, it’s very fun. Both are very comfortable settings. My advice for being on television is to just forget there are cameras, be yourself, and that’s all there is to it!

Any more plans for the rest of the summer?
So much is going on which requires a lot of travel, and then there will be traveling for Miss Universe, and so on. Soon, the summer will be over!

Favorite spot to cool down during the summer?
My son, Barron, loves to go to MoMA, The Met, and all the museums in the summer to get out of the heat. We love concerts, and I especially love Broadway. When it’s cooler, I love to take Barron to the park. His favorite is the carousel.

You’re an avid tennis fan. Have you kept up this summer?
Oh yes, one of my favorite hobbies is tennis. I also love golf and swimming, and all of these I can do with Barron now. We just love to experience things and see as much as possible. It’s the most important thing. And school is right around the corner! Barron will be going into Pre-K.

What’s next?
I have been approached with many things, but it needs to be the right thing and the right partnership in order for me to consider. But I have many ideas, beyond jewelry and timepieces. Many ideas for everything, from clothes to accessories. If the right thing comes along, then I never say never!