Kensie Holiday 13' Jewelry Collection Preview Party with a Fashion Tarot Card Reading!

Kensie's Lindsey Jensen and me 

  

The Kensie 2013 Holiday collection preview party was one of the most  entertaining events of the Summer. To celebrate the new collection Kensie treated Editors and Bloggers to a thrilling soiree filled with decadent chocolates, wine tasting, hors d'oeuvres, gift bags and even tarot card readings!

I was greeted by Lindsey Jensen, one of the lovely Kensie PR girls. She gave me a tour of the new 2013 Kensie collection which featured an assortment of must have sparkling accessories for the Holiday’s. 

Kensie is popular for their runway inspired pieces with a pretty yet edgy vibe. 

Hpnotiq’s Glam Louder: Bling It On! Contest & Sweepstakes

I'm so excited to announce my special collaboration with Hpnotiq to tell you about their fabulous new Glam Louder contest and sweepstakes! 

From now until July 28^th 2013, Hpnotiq wants you to show them how you GLAM LOUDER to win fab prizes! During each 2-week challenge you can submit photos in different categories to win - including the glammest heels, nails, makeup and overall look. Entries can be pictures you snap yourself or images you find online.

Coco Rocha Inspired Photoshoot: Wearing Fossil Sunglasses, Echo Scarf, Michael Kors Shoes & More!

Supermodel Coco Rocha is such an inspiration to me when it comes to modeling. She always pushes the envelope in every single shot. I love the way she poses and jumps when taking photos so I decided to attempt to do the same in my own photoshoot. I don’t think my modeling was a ringer for hers but it was definitely fun to try! 

I wore my favorite high low blue dress by Cefian which I paired with Michael Kors Berkley Leather T-Strap Sandals. You’ll see me sporting these babies in a few of my upcoming posts as well because aside from being a gorgeous pair shoes they’re also very comfortable. When you see 5 inch heels you don’t typically equate them with comfort but these literally feel like you’re walking on air! 

I completed my look with Fossil Sunglasses, Echo scarf and a LOGUE London belt which I was recently gifted. 

The Fossil sunglasses are the perfect shades for Summer as their versatile appearance fits almost every look from a dress to more casual-wear. 

I had so much fun playing around with the Echo Design scarf in the Summer breeze. It felt like I was wearing a beautiful abstract painting which literally enveloped my look in splashes of color.  

OUTFIT RECAP: 

Sunglasses: Fossil

Dress: Cefian 

Belt: LOGUE London

Shoes: Michael Kors

Scarf: Echo

From Flip Flops To High Heels: Relax Your Feet With Foot Petals This Summer

I never leave home without wearing a pair of my favorite 5 inch heels for my fashion appointments and events. After being on my feet for the majority of the day it becomes a pain, quite literally sometimes! 

Foot Petals recently sent me over some of their new shoe inserts that work to alleviate discomfit from high heels to flip flops. I had a chance to try their Sock-Free Saviors, Pressure Pointz and Tip Toes for Flip Flops. These secret weapons of comfort are now regular occupants of my most uncomfortable shoes. 

Foot Petals offers an entire collection of solution-oriented products for women who have a love/hate relationship with their sexy shoes. 

Preview of LOGUE London SS13 Luxury Shirtdresses + Exclusive Interview with Designer Emma Logue

Emma Logue (wearing LOGUE London) and me 

I had the absolute pleasure of meeting an extraordinary UK based designer named Emma Logue, founder of her namesake brand LOGUE London. Emma is famous for her luxury shirtdresses which she brilliantly adorns with vibrant pops of colors.

LOGUE London just unveiled its Spring/Summer 2013 collection which features breezy blouses, skirts and dresses as well as bikinis and accessories for the perfect vacation wardrobe. Materials include the finest silk, textured cotton and embroidery, while the color palette comprises cool hues, crisp whites and glimmering metallics.

Fueled by the desire to create proper yet stylish attire for today’s female professional, former banker Emma Logue founded LOGUE London at the age of 30. The cornerstone of LOGUE London is the classic shirtdress recognized by its signature flashes of color, which epitomizes simple glamour and comes in a variety of fabrics, colors and styles.

Emma’s new collection has everything you could possibly need to look effortlessly chic this Summer whether you’re going to a meeting in the city or spending time with friends in the Hamptons. Her pieces are created to seamlessly take your look from work to play.

I joined Emma and her publicist Natasha for some cheese and wine at the Grape & Vine restaurant inside the beautiful Jade Hotel in New York. We chatted about her fascinating journey to becoming a fashion designer, her inspiration behind her luxury shirtdresses and much more! 

CASHHIMI's Colorful Exotic Skin Handbags and Shoes at their New York Showroom

I was invited to see the new CASHHIMI collection at their showroom in New York. 

Upon arrival I was greeted by Jamila, the lovely Director of Sales at CASHHIMI.

She gave me the grand tour of their new collection of colorful exotic skin handbags and newly introduced shoes. 

One of my favorite pieces was the above red snake skin bag which went along with the blue polka dot dress that I was wearing.

CASHHIMI was launched by a Turkish designer named Cenan Abas Sel. The name CASHHIMI is derived from the initials of her name, the surname of her husband, and the first two letters of her sons names.  

Cenan chooses her materials from a vibrantly colored array of exotic skins, crafting a prototype that maintains the highest quality for which the brand is known. Exotic skins include python, snake, crocodile, fish, polyester and leather varieties from Turkey and Italy.

From sketch to finish, design to manufacture, each CASHHIMI bag is handcrafted and produced under the same roof in Istanbul.

Theatre Communications Group 2013 Gala

The Theatre Communications Group Gala was one of the most extraordinary and visually stunning soirees that I’ve ever been invited to. 

The evening was held at the famous Angel Orensanz Foundation located on the Lower East Side in New York. 

Theatre Communications Group (TCG), the national organization for Theatre honored Ruth and Stephen Hendel and Ming Cho Lee at their gala this year. The evening celebrated TCG’s more than 30-year history as an independent trade publisher of dramatic literature and the authors and playwrights they publish. 

Cocktails started promptly at 6pm and dinner was served at 7pm.

Jessica Hecht was the host of the evening; the Gala co-chairs were playwright Lydia R. Diamond and interior designer Jasmine M. Keller. 

The Gala honorary chairs were Anne Kaufman, Obie award-winning director; Nelle Nugent, Broadway producer; Judith O. Rubin, chairman of the board of Playwrights Horizons; and Liz Smith, gossip columnist. 

The guest list included: Lydia R. Diamond, Michael David, Douglas Carter Beane, Teresa Eyring (TCG), Heidi Ettinger, Rhoda Herrick, Jasmine Keller, Tom Keller, Anne Kaufman, Richard Kornberg, Christine Lahti, Todd London, Iris Love, Kevin McCollum, Nelle Nugent, Judith O. Rubin, Jolyon F. Stern, Liz Smith and Doug Steiner.

The playwrights in attendance included: Eric Bogosian, Thomas Bradshaw, Ping Chong, Nilo Cruz, Will Eno, Melissa James Gibson, Jessica Hagedorn, Karen Hartman, Amy Herzog, Danny Hoch, Tina Howe, Quiara Alegría Hudes, Samuel D. Hunter, Tony Kushner, Emily Mann, Ellen McLaughlin, Richard Nelson, Lynn Nottage, Adam Rapp, José Rivera, Wallace Shawn, and Michael Weller.

The Gala Evening featured performances from TCG Member Theatres around the nation, which included three musical excerpts that were performed from Rapture from Sky-Pony: Raptured, Willow from Venice, and Hallelujah from The Last Goodbye.

Farm Sanctuary’s 'Fashion Loves Animals' Benefit + Fashion Show

Gene Baur, Farm Sanctuary President and Co-Founder and me 

Farm Sanctuary held a ‘Fashion Loves Animals’ benefit and fashion show at Stage 37 in New York City. It’s the very hot spot where the Kardashians launched their Bebe line and Mac launched Viva La Glam. 

The evening also honored VAUTE Couture President and Creative Director Leanne Mai-ly Hilgart, who made history this year with the first all-vegan label to show at New York Fashion Week.

For the event I wore a Cachet sequin dress and shoes by Jeffrey Campbell. The sequins on the dress and metallic in the shoes really gave my look a festive feel which was perfect to celebrate such a fun evening. 

Farm Sanctuary works to protect farm animals from cruelty, inspire change in the way society views and treats farm animals and promotes compassionate vegan living. It’s the nation’s leading farm animal protection organization which promotes legislative, policy and individual lifestyle changes to help farm animals. They operate three shelters in New York and California that provide lifelong care for nearly 1,000 rescued farm animals.

GLITTERRINGS Jewelry Showroom Editor's Preview Of New Collections

I stopped by a special Editor’s event at the GLITTERRINGS showroom to preview their designer’s latest collections. 

Featured designers included GLITTERRINGS, Jill Zarin Jewelry, Debbie Merle Designs and Carolina Amato Jewelry. 

I also had a chance to try on some of the new jewelry collections. Above I'm wearing Jill Zarin's Brass Oxidated Plating necklace and ring from her new Spring/Summer 2013 Hamptons Collection.