Though they had a “rain date” location secured, like troopers, we all braved the cold, windy rooftop anyway for what was a really fun “Hamptons themed” BBQ, minus the sunshine.  Founder and incredible hostess, Rachelle Hruska of Guest of A Guest, opened up her office/home and her beautiful view from the roof to brave event-goers, some of whom still arrived clad in sun dresses and shorts, despite the weather.

Rachelle’s team grilled up Chicken, Shrimp and Corn on the Cob!

Tanteo Tequila was there serving up ice-cold margaritas which you could order in a “spicy” or “fruity” variety, reminding us of their “hangover free” guarantee.  Could it be true!?

CNET’s “it girl” Caroline McCarthy posed with the always-effortlessly-beautiful (and fellow Canadian) Rachel Sklar.

Party Host & GuestofAGuest Founder Rachelle Hruska took a moment in between refilling the guac to chat with Scallywag and Vagabond’s Chief Editor, the amazing Mr. Christopher Koulouris.

Termeh & I had fun huddling with Felicia Sullivan and Carolyn Hsu, before leaving to seek warm and refuge at the nearby “Divalicious Chocolate,” where the four of us warmed up with melt-in-your-mouth Peanut Butter Smores.

Here’s to summer, The Hamptons, Guest of A Guest and a warmer Memorial Day Weekend next week!

[Photos courtesy of Nick McGlynn of RandomNightOut.com and GuestofAGuest.com]

[Alyson Campbell for It's All Very PR]

Next Friday (May 8th), there will be a pre-party to collect clothes for the main benefit that will take place in Fort Greene on May 16th.

Perfectly timed, I encourage everyone to do the “spring cleaning” I’m guessing you probably need to do at this time of year anyway, and instead of throwing out the things you might not need anymore, just throw them into a bag for this great cause instead.

“The Fashion For All Donation Pre-Party on 5.8.09, hosted by MINT Jodi Arnold™, is intended to collect gently used women’s clothing and accessories donations for the Fashion For All Shopping Benefit which will take place at Irondale (www.irondale.org) in Ft. Greene, Brooklyn on May 16th. To show our appreciation, all guests will receive wholesale price on current MINT Jodi Arnold™ Collections. The first 50 guests to arrive with 15 acceptable items or more will receive a luxurious gift bag. Food and beverage will be provided.”

Friday, May 8th, 2009 6pm-9pm
MINT Jodi Arnold™ Showroom
230 W.39th St., Floor 2 New York, NY 10018
(between 7th and 8th Ave.)

RSVP to: Deenie Hartzog
212.997.2329 ext. 24
dhartzog@jodiarnoldnyc.com

Learn more about the cause: http://www.feliciasullivan.com/ffarelease.pdf
Visit: www.fashionforall.org

[Alyson Campbell for It's All Very PR]