Archive for the ‘celeb-tastic’ Category
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A Tribute To Oprah ~ Lessons Learned and the End of Season 25
Thursday, June 2nd, 2011
I started this post, deleted it, started over and then saved it as a draft more times than I can count. The truth is, the sheer magnitude of what I’ve learned from watching Oprah over the years is too big to sum up in a mere blog post.
Since I was a little girl, watching Oprah [...] -
Savvy Auntie’s Book Launch Party @ Pranna
Monday, May 2nd, 2011
Last week, I attended Savvy Auntie’s Book Launch Party at Pranna. Some may know her as Melanie Notkin: founder of SavvyAuntie.com and creator of the popular Savvy Auntie lifestyle brand. Now, she also adds ‘Author’ to her list of titles, with the release of her first book, entitled “Savvy Auntie:The ultimate guide for cool aunts, [...]
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New York Fashion Week: Elle Style 360 Presents Bebe Fall 2011
Monday, February 21st, 2011
Here is my coverage of Bebe’s Fall 2011 runway show (via JSD – view the full post with photos here).
On Wednesday, February 16th, Bebe showed their Fall 2011 Runway Collection, dubbed “bebeBLACK” in the Style 360 Studios at The Metropolitan Pavilion.
An attractive audience overall, the front row featured dolled-up pseudo-celebs like Jersey Shore’s Sammi [...] -
Recapping the 53rd Annual Grammy Awards
Wednesday, February 16th, 2011
Missed the 53rd Annual Grammy Awards? No worries, my recap of “the most wonderful night of the year” is here.
Five cross-genre females opened up the show with a tribute to the great Aretha Franklin: Jennifer Hudson, Martina McBride, Whitney Houston, Florence Welch, and Christina Aguilera. It must have been a thrill for newcomer Florence (of [...] -
New York Fashion Week : The Nolcha Fashion Lounge
Friday, February 11th, 2011
On Thursday, February 10th from 12pm-6pm, Nolcha hosted a Pop-Up Showroom at The Empire Hotel Rooftop, offering a one-stop-shop to the hottest in global indie fashion design.
The showroom, dubbed: The Nolcha Fashion Lounge, featured 19 independent designers from around the globe including: Abreu Rios, Adolfo Sanchez, Ailin, Alberto Parada, Bodyrock Sport, Chabahll, Courtesan Studio, Daniela [...] -
“Building Dreams for Kids” : Rosie’s Broadway Kids Annual Gala
Thursday, September 23rd, 2010
This year, I had the honor of serving as co-chair for Rosie’s Broadway Kids’ annual fundraising gala–the event that continues to allow this amazing organization to grow year after year.
According to Rosie herself, 90% of kids in NYC live below the poverty level. So how did this all begin? RBK first brought a 20-week program [...] -
Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week: Vassilios Kostetsos Spring/Summer 2011
Monday, September 20th, 2010
On September 12th, Athenian designer, Vassilios Kostetsos, presented his Spring/Summer 2011 collection at The Studio as part of Mercedes-Bens Fashion Week, and I was there to cover it for John Simon Daily.
The theme unveiled a definitive Grecian vibe with mens and womens looks perfect for a weekend in Santorini. The collection was dubbed “Vases & [...] -
Roundup — Nolcha Fashion Week : A Week in Review
Friday, September 17th, 2010
Nolcha is a leading platform for independent global fashion brands, providing business support, events and online programs for designers and retailers—aimed at making business easier for the fashion minded.
Now in its 9th season, Nolcha Fashion Week consists of four days of runway shows (both solo and collective), an eco-accessory exhibition, fashion business seminars, and special [...] -
Rosie’s Broadway Kids perform “Once on This Island”
Thursday, July 29th, 2010
Last night, we held an informational event designed to bring awareness to the amazing organization that is: Rosie’s Broadway Kids.
Founded by Rosie O’Donnell, Rosie’s Broadway Kids gives New York City school kids the chance to experience dance, music and drama who might not otherwise have the opportunity.
Last night’s performance of “Once On This Island” was [...] -
Kelly Cutrone’s: If You Have To Cry, Go Outside (And Other Things Your Mother Never Told You)
Thursday, June 17th, 2010
Over the weekend, I curled up with Kelly Cutrone’s new book–and unlike any book in a long time, I read it cover-to-cover in one sitting. Already a fan of her ballsy PR techniques, I knew I’d be fascinated by her point of view on the industry. What I didn’t expect was to completely relate, to [...]