UGG Australia's New Orleans Themed Fall 2013 Collection Preview Bash at the Bowery Hotel

UGG Australia threw an over-the-top New Orleans themed preview party for their new Fall 2013 collection for men, women and kids. In addition to boots, UGG presented a fabulous selection of hats, bags, gloves and flats.

The Mardi Gras like soiree was held on the rooftop terrace of the famed Bowery Hotel in New York City. 

My invitation read: “Please join us for the UGG Fall ’13 product launch: inspired by the storied walls of New Orleans. Enjoy a live performance by the High and Might Brass Band and fun food and drinks inspired by NOLA."

As soon as I walked into the preview all of my senses were taken over by the sights, sounds and delicious aromas of New Orleans. 

White Hot Natori One Piece Swimsuit Photo-Shoot

I had a chance to do a fun Summer photo-shoot with a ‘white hot’ Natori Swim Balconnet Maillot Style one piece and Natori Cool Agila Beach Towel.

I’m a bikini kind of girl but this Summer I started to really love one piece swimsuits. There is something more sexy I think with a more is less concept.

My favorite part about this Natori one piece was the sweetheart neckline with a V wire at center front for a sexy plunge.

The theme for the look was old Hollywood Summer glamour with the white Natori one piece, red lipstick and mirror aviator sunglasses. 

What do you guys think of the look? 

The Beauty Buster Awards

Stephen Marinaro aka TheSalonGuy and me
Photo credit: Carl Maiorino from Beauty World Monthly 

The Beauty Buster Awards was an exclusive media and beauty industry event hosted by Lora Condon, “The Beauty Buster.” The event was co-hosted by Next Vanity Salon and Lexington Plastic Surgeons, as well as brow artist Sara Kosmyna, who offered beauty services to the press and industry VIP's.

The evening brought together many of the featured beauty industry names in Lora’s upcoming book SPA WARS: True Stories From The Beauty Industries Front Lines.

My dear friend Stephen Marinaro aka TheSalonGuy invited me to this fun event which honored the Spa, Salon and Cosmetic industries’ top brands and personalities. Dressed in a dapper suit and tie, Stephen worked his interviewing magic with the evening's VIP guests.

I wore my favorite “Emma Silk” shirtdress and snakeskin belt by LOGUE London, a UK based brand by Celebrity designer Emma Logue. As Emma mentioned in our recent interview, the shirtdress can easily go from day to evening by unbuttoning a few buttons on the top or bottom. I'm a huge fan of Emma and her luxury shirtdresses. She makes each one so unique by adding pops of color like the mint green cuffs in this piece.  

ADDISON Fashion Week Launch Party Benefiting Kids in Distressed Situations

ADDISON, an NYC based clothing label threw a Fashion Week launch party to celebrate their new Fall 2013 collection and support Kids in Distressed Situations (K.I.D.S). The soiree was hosted by fashion blogger Danielle Bernstein of We Wore What and took place in an art gallery on the Highline. Fashion’s elite mixed and mingled as DJ’s Left as Rain and Lucas Walters (TUTU’S) worked their music magic. 

In supporting its mission to provide children from needy families with warm clothing, ADDISON donated one beanie to the Kids in Distressed Situations (K.I.D.S.) charity for every beanie purchased at the event. 

Kids in Distressed Situations, Inc. (K.I.D.S.) was founded in 1985 with the mission of providing new kid-essentials to children and teens who have been impacted by poverty and tragedy. 

ADDISON is a New York City-based label by Amy Hsiung that creates layerable, refined pieces which artfully fuse together feminine with borrowed-from-boys aesthetics. Their goal is to dress ADDISON girls with a polished and casual cool sense of purpose and style.

Tractenberg & Co. Designer Fall 2013 Press Preview

Tractenberg & Co, an NYC based Fashion PR firm invited me over for an exclusive sneak peak of their designer’s new Fall 2013 collections. 

Designers included: Berry Brown, Lolë, Rory Beca, Eileen Fisher,Patricia Nash, Natural Life, Maggy London, Nieves Lavi and more!

One of my favorites was Berry Brown, a luxury handbag line. I instantly gravitated towards their Chelsea NS leather tote.

The level of fine craftsmanship combined with a chic yet functional design really makes this piece stand out. (Note: I loved every single piece in the collection!)

You can't really tell from the above shot but the framed photo on the table features Socialite/Fashion Blogger Olivia Palermo sporting the same Berry Brown Chelsea tote that I'm holding.

Berry Brown handbags are known to be distinctly identifiable as they merge the historic fleur and jewel icons on Signature hand silk screen prints and sumptuous leathers. Trademark contrast piping and custom jewelry inspired hardware make each pieces a statement of innovative modern luxury. 

The Berry Brown collection is created with the finest lambskin, calfskin and silks using old world museum quality printing techniques finished with refined details. 

Alice Yim Summer Shopping Party at the Pamela Gonzales Boutique

Me, Designer Alice Yim and Fashion Lawyer Robyn Herman

Alice Yim, a lovely NYC based designer and a new friend of mine hosted a shopping party at the PAMELA GONZALES boutique in Soho. 

It was a perfect Summer evening of shopping and mingling with NYC’s most stylish souls. I went to the party with my fashionable lawyer friend, Robyn who rocked my favorite red skirt meets white shirt trend. Alice came over to greet us when we walked into the boutique. She was wearing the gorgeous “Kalina” dress from her namesake collection.  

With a glass of prosecco in hand we perused Alice's selection and chatted with fellow guests like our mutual friend Biana Borukhovich, a known fashion lawyer powerhouse in New York. 

SCENE Magazine's Debut Party For INSTRATA's Luxury Lifestyle Residences at Mercedes House

SCENE Magazine, a luxury society and fashion publication hosted a debut celebration party for the extravagant INSTRATA Lifestyle Residences at Mercedes House located on 550 West 54th Street in New York City. 

Strata at Mercedes House was conceived and designed by world renowned architect Enrique Norten. The building’s wedding cake design allows many homes to have their own private outdoor space for the perfect view of the city and Hudson River.  

INSTRATA includes 900 rental apartments across 4 prestigious locations at Brooklyn Heights, Gramercy, Nomad and of course Mercedes House. INSTRATA strives to raise the expectations of what defines the modern luxury rental apartment in New York. 

The Over-Analyst Blog Launch Party with Jenna Burke from ABC’s “The Bachelor”

I was invited by my lovely friend/PR Guru Jordana Hazan from Untapped PR to attend Jenna Burke's launch party for her new blog The Over-Analyst which covers fashion/lifestyle on a savvy budget. Jenna is fresh off ABC’s hit show The Bachelor.

The party took place at the Sanctuary Hotel in New York City. I’ve never been to the Sanctuary Hotel before and let me tell you it certainly lives up to its name. The stylish & intimate Sanctuary Hotel is a true refuge within NYC, offering personalized service and European-inspired hospitality curated by native New Yorkers. 

Guests at the launch party were also treated to specialty cocktails & scrumptious appetizers.

I chatted with Jenna about her time on The Bachelor, her new blog The Over-Analyst and her lovely style choice for the evening!

Publicolor Top Coat Cocktail Party

Publicolor hosted a Top Coat cocktail party at 4Food, a new quick service restaurant serving an all-natural, local, and sustainable menu. Charitable guests trickled into the restaurant's Madison avenue venue for an evening of cocktails, passed hor d'oervres and music.

The event was held to celebrate young professionals and their support of Publicolor. Co-Chairs include: Hannah Brofman, Lilly Gunn, Emma Hall, Lexi Komisa, Kait Margraf, Brooke Savone, Kevin Walker.

Publicolor’s mission is to counter the alarming dropout rate in schools across the country by engaging high-risk students, ages 12-21, in their education through a continuum of design-based programs and academic support. By empowering students to reach their full potential in college and career, they combat the under-education and lack of job preparedness that fuel poverty. 

What makes Publicolor unique—and central to their mission—is the beautification and revitalization of public and civic spaces through the power of color and design, the affordable medium of paint, and collaborations that engage students and the community as a whole.

Visit www.publicolor.org to donate and learn more.

Coach's Marvelous Summer Carnival On The High Line

The Coach Summer Carnival on NYC's High Line was one of the most spectacular soirees of the Summer.

The luxury fashion themed carnival featured a fortune teller, dunk tank equipped with gorgeous male models, contortionist, jugglers and boardwalk games with Coach prizes. There was also an assortment of delicious carnival inspired drinks and food like mini burgers, hot dogs, popcorn and fish tacos.

The Celebrity studded A-list guest list included: Katie Holmes, Naomi Watts, Zachary Quinto, Connie Britton, Chrissy Teigen and Anna Kendrick.

100% of proceeds from the carnival's ticket sales went directly towards benefiting the upkeep of The High Line, a public park built on an historic freight rail line that is elevated above the streets on Manhattan’s West Side. The party was also meant to celebrate the Coach Foundation’s recent $5 million donation to The High Line. 

Check out highline.org to learn more about the park.