Pretty Pink Parasol
On the Street...1st Ave, East Village, NYC
7/9/09
My girl Robyn...a regular here in my humble House. Seems every time we're together it turns into a little photo session. Can't help it, though. How fabulous is she? I took this picture last weekend after drinks at Lil' Frankies.
My girl Robyn...a regular here in my humble House. Seems every time we're together it turns into a little photo session. Can't help it, though. How fabulous is she? I took this picture last weekend after drinks at Lil' Frankies.
On the Street...5th Avenue, Midtown, NYC
6/27/09
Black, white and funky all over. Notice his bow tie and checked socks (amongst other things). Too cute.
Tres chic. I love the ultra-long vest on him.
Black, white and funky all over. Notice his bow tie and checked socks (amongst other things). Too cute.
Tres chic. I love the ultra-long vest on him.
RIP Michael Jackson
Michael Jackson - Rock With You
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His music will live forever. One of my all time favorite songs from one of the best albums ever made, Off The Wall.
WONDER-Full XI: A Tribute To Stevie Wonder...BK Studio Lofts, Brooklyn
5/16/09
It was all Stevie, all night long as DJ Spinna and Bobbito (a.k.a. Kool Bob Love) hosted the annual "WONDER-Full: Tribute To The Wonders Of Stevie" party Saturday night at BK Studio Lofts in Brooklyn. Like every year, the place was packed, the music was pumping and the dance floor was jumpin' off — a wonderful time indeed!
Kool Bob Love
Hands Up: a packed dance floor and smiling faces...definitely one of my favorite things
The trend of the evening: fedora hats for him (and her) in all varieties...
Silk dress + pretty bow = me likey
The hair, the big earrings, the black pants...I love girl who works her look
A sea of Stevie fans. Until next year...
It was all Stevie, all night long as DJ Spinna and Bobbito (a.k.a. Kool Bob Love) hosted the annual "WONDER-Full: Tribute To The Wonders Of Stevie" party Saturday night at BK Studio Lofts in Brooklyn. Like every year, the place was packed, the music was pumping and the dance floor was jumpin' off — a wonderful time indeed!
Kool Bob Love
Hands Up: a packed dance floor and smiling faces...definitely one of my favorite things
The trend of the evening: fedora hats for him (and her) in all varieties...
Silk dress + pretty bow = me likey
The hair, the big earrings, the black pants...I love girl who works her look
A sea of Stevie fans. Until next year...
Subway Art: 25th Anniversary Edition Celebration...Revolutionary Books, NYC
5/14/09
It's known as the bible of graffiti—Subway Art by legendary photographers Henry Chalfant and Martha Cooper, who famously captured the movement in New York City in the '70s and '80s. Now, 25 years (and over half a million copies) later, the bestselling book has been re-released in a new larger-than-life, deluxe format that features brand new pictures and text by Martha and Henry.
I stopped by the celebration on Wednesday night at Revolutionary Books on 26th Street to join friends, fans and famed graffiti writers in catching a signed copy of the new collector's edition, which, not surprisingly, completely sold out.
Subway Art: 25th Anniversary Edition
Martha Cooper signing my book (you won't be finding this on eBay...)
A little hard to see...Martha's earring, a silver camera (how appropriate)
Henry Chalfant and moi
Graff artist Lee Quinones and Bobbito Garcia (a.k.a. Kool Bob Love, DJ Cucumber Slice...slice...slice)
Double trouble: Photographers Ernie Pannicioli and Joe Conzo
Joe Conzo (always doing his thing)
A few pages from the book...
Henry Chalfant and Martha Cooper
It's known as the bible of graffiti—Subway Art by legendary photographers Henry Chalfant and Martha Cooper, who famously captured the movement in New York City in the '70s and '80s. Now, 25 years (and over half a million copies) later, the bestselling book has been re-released in a new larger-than-life, deluxe format that features brand new pictures and text by Martha and Henry.
I stopped by the celebration on Wednesday night at Revolutionary Books on 26th Street to join friends, fans and famed graffiti writers in catching a signed copy of the new collector's edition, which, not surprisingly, completely sold out.
Subway Art: 25th Anniversary Edition
Martha Cooper signing my book (you won't be finding this on eBay...)
A little hard to see...Martha's earring, a silver camera (how appropriate)
Henry Chalfant and moi
Graff artist Lee Quinones and Bobbito Garcia (a.k.a. Kool Bob Love, DJ Cucumber Slice...slice...slice)
Double trouble: Photographers Ernie Pannicioli and Joe Conzo
Joe Conzo (always doing his thing)
A few pages from the book...
Henry Chalfant and Martha Cooper
Thursday Night Live @ John Varvatos...315 Bowery, NYC
5/7/09
It's a well-known address to all New Yorkers: 315 Bowery—the former home of the iconic punk rock club CBGB. These days, designer John Varvatos' men's boutique has taken the stage. At the invitation of my good friend Ari Kassman, I stopped in Thursday night to catch a performance by Mad Juana. (Varvatos, an avid rock 'n' roll fan, continues to keep the music alive by featuring live bands from time to time. Just two nights prior, the legendary New York Dolls performed to kick off the designer's new monthly XM Sirius Satellite Radio show "Born In Detroit".)
Admittedly, I was more intrigued by the ghost of CBGB than anything, but of course, a rockin' crowd always inspires me.
The stores' centerpiece: a gigantic black chandelier. Ahhhhh...
CBGB's original flyer and graffiti-laden wall—now framed and preserved. Very cool.
Vintage vinyl
A little rock 'n' roll history
It's a well-known address to all New Yorkers: 315 Bowery—the former home of the iconic punk rock club CBGB. These days, designer John Varvatos' men's boutique has taken the stage. At the invitation of my good friend Ari Kassman, I stopped in Thursday night to catch a performance by Mad Juana. (Varvatos, an avid rock 'n' roll fan, continues to keep the music alive by featuring live bands from time to time. Just two nights prior, the legendary New York Dolls performed to kick off the designer's new monthly XM Sirius Satellite Radio show "Born In Detroit".)
Admittedly, I was more intrigued by the ghost of CBGB than anything, but of course, a rockin' crowd always inspires me.
The stores' centerpiece: a gigantic black chandelier. Ahhhhh...
CBGB's original flyer and graffiti-laden wall—now framed and preserved. Very cool.
Vintage vinyl
A little rock 'n' roll history
Listening Party @ Adidas Originals...SoHo, NYC
4/23/09
I love going to parties at the Adidas Originals store. For one, I don't have to stand in line (thank you Mr. Daniel Roditi, a.k.a. the Adidas O.G. ambassador). Two, I can always count on there being an ultra-cool crowd (thank you Mari for letting me borrow your camera!). And three, there's great shopping incentives and discounts. Thursday night's Shaman Works Listening Party included all of the above. Plus a blue paper gift bag filled with a few goodies.
Takin' it back: the Retro Kidz (love these guys)
Blingin' bow-tie (he made it himself)
I love going to parties at the Adidas Originals store. For one, I don't have to stand in line (thank you Mr. Daniel Roditi, a.k.a. the Adidas O.G. ambassador). Two, I can always count on there being an ultra-cool crowd (thank you Mari for letting me borrow your camera!). And three, there's great shopping incentives and discounts. Thursday night's Shaman Works Listening Party included all of the above. Plus a blue paper gift bag filled with a few goodies.
Takin' it back: the Retro Kidz (love these guys)
Blingin' bow-tie (he made it himself)
On the Street...Prince St., SoHo
4/19/09
Seeing Double: Thinking about it now, I wish I asked them if there was any particular reason (other than being cute) why they were dressed identical. In any event, it certainly got my attention...P.S. There were no lenses in their glasses.
Seeing Double: Thinking about it now, I wish I asked them if there was any particular reason (other than being cute) why they were dressed identical. In any event, it certainly got my attention...P.S. There were no lenses in their glasses.
On the Street...Lower East Side, NYC
4/18/09
Ever-so-chic: My good friend Laura Paterson rocking a bold buffalo check scarf
Little bow peep: Bow top and blue socks...a very cute combination
Ever-so-chic: My good friend Laura Paterson rocking a bold buffalo check scarf
Little bow peep: Bow top and blue socks...a very cute combination
Flight of Fancy...9th Street, NYC
4/10/09
From the sunglasses and patches, to the jumpsuit and the sneakers, I love this guys' street-aviatior theme!
From the sunglasses and patches, to the jumpsuit and the sneakers, I love this guys' street-aviatior theme!
A Night of Anané's Selections @ Submercer...Mercer Hotel, NYC
3/14/09
Saturday night at the Submercer...the ultra-exclusive bar and lounge secretly located 2 floors beneath the Mercer Hotel. The entrance itself is enough to make you feel like you're in the opening sequence of Get Smart (think freight elevator, long, narrow hallways and a number of doors). I had the privilege of going there last night to hear the incredibly beautiful and talented Anané (singer-songwriter, DJ and wife of Little Louie Vega) spin. Great music, cool atmosphere and lots of fashionable people...now this is how I like to spend a Saturday night.
Anané...could she be any more stunning? Geez.
I love a girl who knows how to pose (and how to rock fur on her shoulders)...
...Equally, I love it when a man knows how to pose (and work the oversized handbag)
The shoes, the belt, the glasses...she just colored me happy
Crazy Legs and my good friend (the very Wexellent) Jed Wexler
Showin' the love
Anané and doorkeeper Richard Alvarez
Saturday night at the Submercer...the ultra-exclusive bar and lounge secretly located 2 floors beneath the Mercer Hotel. The entrance itself is enough to make you feel like you're in the opening sequence of Get Smart (think freight elevator, long, narrow hallways and a number of doors). I had the privilege of going there last night to hear the incredibly beautiful and talented Anané (singer-songwriter, DJ and wife of Little Louie Vega) spin. Great music, cool atmosphere and lots of fashionable people...now this is how I like to spend a Saturday night.
Anané...could she be any more stunning? Geez.
I love a girl who knows how to pose (and how to rock fur on her shoulders)...
...Equally, I love it when a man knows how to pose (and work the oversized handbag)
The shoes, the belt, the glasses...she just colored me happy
Crazy Legs and my good friend (the very Wexellent) Jed Wexler
Showin' the love
Anané and doorkeeper Richard Alvarez
John Sahag Salon.....Madison Ave, NYC
3/13/09
Karmela Lozina...the rock star of hair stylists. I don't know why it never occurred to me to take her picture in the past when I've gotten my hair cut. She's always rocking a fun outfit. To top it off, she's insanely talented (and quirky...someone needs to do a reality show on this girl!). For anyone in need of an amazing hair stylist, go see her. You will not be disappointed.
Karmela Lozina...the rock star of hair stylists. I don't know why it never occurred to me to take her picture in the past when I've gotten my hair cut. She's always rocking a fun outfit. To top it off, she's insanely talented (and quirky...someone needs to do a reality show on this girl!). For anyone in need of an amazing hair stylist, go see her. You will not be disappointed.
Outside of Bacaro.....Division St., LES
3/13/09
The flash on my camera didn't seem to want to work as I was taking this guy's picture. But I actually like how the street light is casting a yellow light on him. What about that tie...?
The flash on my camera didn't seem to want to work as I was taking this guy's picture. But I actually like how the street light is casting a yellow light on him. What about that tie...?
Inside the Tents...Mercedes Benz Fashion Week, Bryant Park, NYC
Bryant Park is, once again, abuzz with fashion, fabulousness, a few familiar faces--and an overwhelming amount of fur. Cover your eyes PETA. Here's a look inside the tents at New York Fashion Week...
Bright red bag + molten metallic jacket (+ nice big smiles) = absolutely adorable
Perfectly preppy from head to toe (...and love the fur stole finish)
Lynn Yeager
Stylist David C. Melton...perfectly put together (and always working a bag)
In Short: She's rockin' her look
Barney's creative director, Simon Doonan
Carine Roitfeld (left), editor-in-chief French Vogue
Fashion Statements: Saying it loud and proud--and keeping it stylish while they're at it--with their Fashion Checklist bags.
Leopard love...
Black, white (and fabulous all over)...
Well-Heeled:
The girl told me they look much better with their laces, but I thought they were pretty cute without them, too...
I like the pearls, but what about those glittery shoes...?
Rockin' Robin: Stylist Robyn Fernandes
Mad for plaid (scarves, that is)
Pirate-chic
Tickled Pink: Notice her little car bag...
I just liked his makeup...
Green With Envy: I love her gradient green Prada bag
Elle style editor, Kate Lanphear (she's got great hair)
From the hat and glasses to the tie clip and cuffed jeans, I really like his look (...and her shoes)
Not the most flattering picture of Anna Wintour (sorry, Anna...), but how could I resist putting Vogue's editor-in-chief (Ms. Devil Wears Prada herself) in my humble House of Style?
Bright red bag + molten metallic jacket (+ nice big smiles) = absolutely adorable
Perfectly preppy from head to toe (...and love the fur stole finish)
Lynn Yeager
Stylist David C. Melton...perfectly put together (and always working a bag)
In Short: She's rockin' her look
Barney's creative director, Simon Doonan
Carine Roitfeld (left), editor-in-chief French Vogue
Fashion Statements: Saying it loud and proud--and keeping it stylish while they're at it--with their Fashion Checklist bags.
Leopard love...
Black, white (and fabulous all over)...
Well-Heeled:
The girl told me they look much better with their laces, but I thought they were pretty cute without them, too...
I like the pearls, but what about those glittery shoes...?
Rockin' Robin: Stylist Robyn Fernandes
Mad for plaid (scarves, that is)
Pirate-chic
Tickled Pink: Notice her little car bag...
I just liked his makeup...
Green With Envy: I love her gradient green Prada bag
Elle style editor, Kate Lanphear (she's got great hair)
From the hat and glasses to the tie clip and cuffed jeans, I really like his look (...and her shoes)
Not the most flattering picture of Anna Wintour (sorry, Anna...), but how could I resist putting Vogue's editor-in-chief (Ms. Devil Wears Prada herself) in my humble House of Style?
Ice-T Tupperware Party @ Room Service...NYC
2/6/09
Tupperware's gone gangsta. Well, not really, but the good old brand of plastic products does have an O.G. spokesperson, and his name is Ice-T. The rapper and actor--along with wife Coco--hosted a Tupperware party on Thursday night at Room Service to benefit Kips Bay Boys & Girls Club of America, and let me just say...this wasn't your mother's old Tupperware party.
Ice-T and me
Glenn Belverio, me and Mrs. T, Coco
Atmosphere (prettyyyyyy...)
Glenn and I showcase the latest blue bowls by Tupperware. The club was decorated with colorful stacks of them, all on beautifully backlit risers. Very nice. I even made a few purchases: The Vent 'N Serve 5 pc Set and multicolor Servalier Bowl Set. (Can't wait to receive my delivery!) Coco was also nice enough to give me a stack of bowls on display in the VIP area (thanks, Coco!) Oh, and there was generous goodie bag, too. I'm officially a fan of Tupperware.
Earlier that evening, Glenn and I also stopped by Leffot, a Greenwich Village boutique on Christopher Street, where man-about-town Patrick Macdonald was hosting the opening reception of an exhibit by artists Robin Joy and Sok Song. The show, which was held in the gallery of the boutique, was a wonderful fantasy world of graphic art and origami. This is an origami tree that was in the corner of the gallery. It may not look like much here, but if you take a look closer...
...You'd see the intricacy of the drawings--all hand done (and I'm told with no eraser!).
Furlicious
Host Patrick MacDonald and artist Robin Joy
Tupperware's gone gangsta. Well, not really, but the good old brand of plastic products does have an O.G. spokesperson, and his name is Ice-T. The rapper and actor--along with wife Coco--hosted a Tupperware party on Thursday night at Room Service to benefit Kips Bay Boys & Girls Club of America, and let me just say...this wasn't your mother's old Tupperware party.
Ice-T and me
Glenn Belverio, me and Mrs. T, Coco
Atmosphere (prettyyyyyy...)
Glenn and I showcase the latest blue bowls by Tupperware. The club was decorated with colorful stacks of them, all on beautifully backlit risers. Very nice. I even made a few purchases: The Vent 'N Serve 5 pc Set and multicolor Servalier Bowl Set. (Can't wait to receive my delivery!) Coco was also nice enough to give me a stack of bowls on display in the VIP area (thanks, Coco!) Oh, and there was generous goodie bag, too. I'm officially a fan of Tupperware.
Earlier that evening, Glenn and I also stopped by Leffot, a Greenwich Village boutique on Christopher Street, where man-about-town Patrick Macdonald was hosting the opening reception of an exhibit by artists Robin Joy and Sok Song. The show, which was held in the gallery of the boutique, was a wonderful fantasy world of graphic art and origami. This is an origami tree that was in the corner of the gallery. It may not look like much here, but if you take a look closer...
...You'd see the intricacy of the drawings--all hand done (and I'm told with no eraser!).
Furlicious
Host Patrick MacDonald and artist Robin Joy
Yes We Can Can Food Drive.....320 Studios, NYC
Jan. 3, 2009
What better way to bring in the new year than by giving back. That's why every year I look forward to the annual "Yes We Can Can Food Drive" hosted by none other than Crazy Legs of Rock Steady Crew (it's also his official birthday bash). Held on Jan. 2, this year's party took place high above Manhattan at 320 Studios. One of the things I love most about this event--aside from the great DJ lineup which included Little Louie Vega, Tony Touch, DV One and the birthday boy himself, Crazy Legs--is that everything is free but invited guests have to bring canned food for entry. NO exceptions. The food is donated to The Point Community Development Corporation in the Bronx and gets distributed to families in need within the community.
Birthday boy Crazy Legs and Rosie Perez
Fabulous in a fuchsia leather jacket
Le Tigre: Spam sportin' a fierce feline sweater (meow)
DJ Rich Medina stops by before heading to his usual Friday night gig at Santos
Strike a Pose: Looking stunning in sequins
Always stylin' Robyn Fernandes
Grandmaster Caz and his lovely lady friend rockin' the red boots
Little Louie Vega, me and Crazy Legs
Photo: Joe Conzo
Rosie Perez and Peter Connelly
The evening's drink du jour: "The Ciroc Steady", a blend of ciroc vodka and a special lemonade
Ari Kassman
Photographer extraordinaire, Joe Conzo
BFF's: Angel Deleon and Crazy Legs
Rosie and I bring out the birthday cakes...
Birthday cake blowout
No, I'm not about to be sick here. Not sure how it happened, but somehow the cake managed to slip off my plastic tray...Yes, that's right, I dropped the cake. Fortunately though (and amazingly) the cake was on a cardboard plate and landed face up, totally untouched. Although maybe just a bit flatter. Pshew!
Jake Kassman. He was nice enough to hold my bag while Rosie and I brought out the cakes. 45 minutes later, while standing in line at the bar, he assures me my bag is still in safe hands. Thank you, Jake! I'm glad one of us remembered...
Little Louie Vega doin' his thing...
...and of course, b-boys doing theirs
MC D-stroy
(from left) Tony Touch, Crazy Legs, DV One, Rosie Perez and Q Unique
Photo: Joe Conzo
Better late than never: Melle Mel arrives after 2 am, just in time to take a few pictures, wish Legs a happy birthday and leave with the rest of us.
The event drew in tons of canned food. This was only half of it.
A good night. And thank goodness for Red Bull and Ciroc.
What better way to bring in the new year than by giving back. That's why every year I look forward to the annual "Yes We Can Can Food Drive" hosted by none other than Crazy Legs of Rock Steady Crew (it's also his official birthday bash). Held on Jan. 2, this year's party took place high above Manhattan at 320 Studios. One of the things I love most about this event--aside from the great DJ lineup which included Little Louie Vega, Tony Touch, DV One and the birthday boy himself, Crazy Legs--is that everything is free but invited guests have to bring canned food for entry. NO exceptions. The food is donated to The Point Community Development Corporation in the Bronx and gets distributed to families in need within the community.
Birthday boy Crazy Legs and Rosie Perez
Fabulous in a fuchsia leather jacket
Le Tigre: Spam sportin' a fierce feline sweater (meow)
DJ Rich Medina stops by before heading to his usual Friday night gig at Santos
Strike a Pose: Looking stunning in sequins
Always stylin' Robyn Fernandes
Grandmaster Caz and his lovely lady friend rockin' the red boots
Little Louie Vega, me and Crazy Legs
Photo: Joe Conzo
Rosie Perez and Peter Connelly
The evening's drink du jour: "The Ciroc Steady", a blend of ciroc vodka and a special lemonade
Ari Kassman
Photographer extraordinaire, Joe Conzo
BFF's: Angel Deleon and Crazy Legs
Rosie and I bring out the birthday cakes...
Birthday cake blowout
No, I'm not about to be sick here. Not sure how it happened, but somehow the cake managed to slip off my plastic tray...Yes, that's right, I dropped the cake. Fortunately though (and amazingly) the cake was on a cardboard plate and landed face up, totally untouched. Although maybe just a bit flatter. Pshew!
Jake Kassman. He was nice enough to hold my bag while Rosie and I brought out the cakes. 45 minutes later, while standing in line at the bar, he assures me my bag is still in safe hands. Thank you, Jake! I'm glad one of us remembered...
Little Louie Vega doin' his thing...
...and of course, b-boys doing theirs
MC D-stroy
(from left) Tony Touch, Crazy Legs, DV One, Rosie Perez and Q Unique
Photo: Joe Conzo
Better late than never: Melle Mel arrives after 2 am, just in time to take a few pictures, wish Legs a happy birthday and leave with the rest of us.
The event drew in tons of canned food. This was only half of it.
A good night. And thank goodness for Red Bull and Ciroc.
Far From, Close: by Helena Christensen...Opening Reception @ Dactyl Foundation, SoHo
12/16/08
Supermodel, photographer and overall do-gooder Helena Christensen hosted the opening reception of her new photo exhibition "far from, close" Monday night at Dactyl in SoHo. The exhibit is a series of images that include "environments, characters, objects and somber abstractions," and for every work sold the Dactyl Foundation will give a kid at ICP at The Point in the south Bronx a camera to pursue his or her own creative vision (I love that). Profits will be donated to The Point and to CPI Chernobyl organization.
The exhibit runs till Jan. 10.
Artist/founder of the Dactyl Foundation Neil Grayson, ?, Vogue's European editor-at-large Hamish Bowles, Helena Christensen and legendary b-boy Crazy Legs
Helena looking absolutely stunning (like that's a big surprise...) with Crazy Legs
Photographer Jeremy Kost
PR extraordinaire Kelly Cutrone (and her fabulous Rick Owens jacket)
Actor/comedian Judah Friedlander
And fashionable guests...
Few people can get away with an orange bob...She wears hers very well.
I just liked the way his tie popped
Flapper-chic
Rocking the bangs
Supermodel, photographer and overall do-gooder Helena Christensen hosted the opening reception of her new photo exhibition "far from, close" Monday night at Dactyl in SoHo. The exhibit is a series of images that include "environments, characters, objects and somber abstractions," and for every work sold the Dactyl Foundation will give a kid at ICP at The Point in the south Bronx a camera to pursue his or her own creative vision (I love that). Profits will be donated to The Point and to CPI Chernobyl organization.
The exhibit runs till Jan. 10.
Artist/founder of the Dactyl Foundation Neil Grayson, ?, Vogue's European editor-at-large Hamish Bowles, Helena Christensen and legendary b-boy Crazy Legs
Helena looking absolutely stunning (like that's a big surprise...) with Crazy Legs
Photographer Jeremy Kost
PR extraordinaire Kelly Cutrone (and her fabulous Rick Owens jacket)
Actor/comedian Judah Friedlander
And fashionable guests...
Few people can get away with an orange bob...She wears hers very well.
I just liked the way his tie popped
Flapper-chic
Rocking the bangs
Glenn Belverio Christmas Party...East Village
12/14/08
My good friend Glenn Belverio threw his annual holiday fete Saturday night and, needless to say, it was a jolly good time. While the place was too packed to take many pictures, I did manage to get some shots of Glenn's politically-themed Christmas tree, which, p.s., I loved.
Since I missed Glenn's tree-trimming party the weekend prior, I brought him a late politically-themed ornament: a pickle. It's a symbol of the state Bush and his administration has left our country in.
Glenn chose a Barack Obama finger puppet as the 'star' to top off his tree. A shining star indeed...
Of course it wasn't all politics. There were disco balls...
Ahhh...It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas.
My good friend Glenn Belverio threw his annual holiday fete Saturday night and, needless to say, it was a jolly good time. While the place was too packed to take many pictures, I did manage to get some shots of Glenn's politically-themed Christmas tree, which, p.s., I loved.
Since I missed Glenn's tree-trimming party the weekend prior, I brought him a late politically-themed ornament: a pickle. It's a symbol of the state Bush and his administration has left our country in.
Glenn chose a Barack Obama finger puppet as the 'star' to top off his tree. A shining star indeed...
Of course it wasn't all politics. There were disco balls...
Ahhh...It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas.
Leila Shams Xmas Party...Brooklyn, NY
12/8/08
The lovely Leila Shams hosted a fabulous Christmas party at her amazing Brooklyn abode this weekend. It was COLD outside but that would never stop the ladies from busting out their holiday best.
The hostess with the mostess: Leila Shams
Ms. Vivian Sarratt rocking all black
A holiday hit: the vintage hat
Rocking the knit links
Always a sucker for something sparkly: Leila's decadent chandeliers hanging high above her boudoir.
Love the gloves
This was about the time in the night where I believe someone had a bit too much to drink and...well, guests were nice enough to clean the little mess. Thank goodness nothing got on those adorable shoes...
Peace and fabulous hair
The lovely Leila Shams hosted a fabulous Christmas party at her amazing Brooklyn abode this weekend. It was COLD outside but that would never stop the ladies from busting out their holiday best.
The hostess with the mostess: Leila Shams
Ms. Vivian Sarratt rocking all black
A holiday hit: the vintage hat
Rocking the knit links
Always a sucker for something sparkly: Leila's decadent chandeliers hanging high above her boudoir.
Love the gloves
This was about the time in the night where I believe someone had a bit too much to drink and...well, guests were nice enough to clean the little mess. Thank goodness nothing got on those adorable shoes...
Peace and fabulous hair
Thursday Art Crawl...Chelsea, 24th St.
11/15/08
Seems November is the month for art openings...Thursday night art crawl in Chelsea on 24th Street. The block was abuzz with art fans, scenesters and, of course, fashionistas, weaving their way in and out of galleries to see new artist exhibitions. I visited the Bortolami Gallery where an old friend of mine (and now internationally celebrated artist) Aaron Young was having the opening reception for his new show "Punchline". I'm not great at explaining artwork, but according to the gallery, it's "an installation in which he invites the viewer into a participatory space constructed within the gallery." Right...The show runs until Dec. 20.
A Piece of Work: Artist Aaron Young in front of one of his famed pieces
Parisian Chic: The scarf, the jacket, the shoes...très magnifique
Australian import (and newest member to the posse) Matilda Boland with Danielle Saxe
Purple Reign: the colored tights make the outfit
Tokyo in the House
Seems November is the month for art openings...Thursday night art crawl in Chelsea on 24th Street. The block was abuzz with art fans, scenesters and, of course, fashionistas, weaving their way in and out of galleries to see new artist exhibitions. I visited the Bortolami Gallery where an old friend of mine (and now internationally celebrated artist) Aaron Young was having the opening reception for his new show "Punchline". I'm not great at explaining artwork, but according to the gallery, it's "an installation in which he invites the viewer into a participatory space constructed within the gallery." Right...The show runs until Dec. 20.
A Piece of Work: Artist Aaron Young in front of one of his famed pieces
Parisian Chic: The scarf, the jacket, the shoes...très magnifique
Australian import (and newest member to the posse) Matilda Boland with Danielle Saxe
Purple Reign: the colored tights make the outfit
Tokyo in the House
Six Scents Launch Party @ the New Museum...Bowery
11/13/08
A serious fashion set turned up Wednesday night to celebrate the launch of Six Scents, a new fragrance initiative that pairs designers and perfumers to help raise money for select charities (smelling good for a great cause...I like it!). Hosted by London-based designer Gareth Pugh, with tunes provided by The MisShapes, the party was held high atop Bowery in an all white, glassed in gallery space at the New Museum.
This year's designers and fragrances: Alexandre Herchovitch - "Urban Tropicalia", Bernard Willhelm - "Wicken 3000", Cosmic Wonder Light Source - "The Spirit of Wood", Gareth Pugh - "Diagonal", Jeremy Scott - "Illicit Sex" (this was my friend Glenn Belverio's favorite...how appropriate), and Preen by Thornton Bregazzi - "Teen Spirit".
I loved her Kimono-style jacket. It's always nice to see color in a sea of all black. I love how the leather clutch on the left is in the exact same colors, too.
The sophisticate and the school girl...cute.
Sharp shooter: Check out that belt buckle
Anh Tuan Pham and friend (whose name I'm not sure how to spell but I know it's pronounced 'We')
This is Chad. He wears his makeup like this every day (of course I asked). He said it takes him like an hour to put on. How cool does he look against the chartreuse elevator wall?
Speaking of the chartreuse elevator wall, I couldn't resist taking photos in there. A) it was just so big. And B) how often do you see chartreuse elevators? Me with my date Glenn Belverio (and his new pewter Piere Hardy shoes).
No, it's not coc he's doing there on the mirrored surface, he's actually smelling perfume. Guests could smell all 6 designer fragrances from a shiny black plexiglass riser like you see here. See the holes in the corner? That's where the scent came out.
These are some serious spiked boots.
View from the terrace
Sophia LaMar...
...I asked her about her shoes and she said she made them herself. "You have to be creative in times like this--a recession." I agree 100% and will be keeping my out for more recession-inspired fashion.
The hair, the green layers...she reminds me of mother earth.
I'm a big fan of suspenders
Flower girl
Beautiful Sophie Na and Glenn Belverio
For more on the evening, check out Glenn's post on Diane, A Shaded View on Fashion
A serious fashion set turned up Wednesday night to celebrate the launch of Six Scents, a new fragrance initiative that pairs designers and perfumers to help raise money for select charities (smelling good for a great cause...I like it!). Hosted by London-based designer Gareth Pugh, with tunes provided by The MisShapes, the party was held high atop Bowery in an all white, glassed in gallery space at the New Museum.
This year's designers and fragrances: Alexandre Herchovitch - "Urban Tropicalia", Bernard Willhelm - "Wicken 3000", Cosmic Wonder Light Source - "The Spirit of Wood", Gareth Pugh - "Diagonal", Jeremy Scott - "Illicit Sex" (this was my friend Glenn Belverio's favorite...how appropriate), and Preen by Thornton Bregazzi - "Teen Spirit".
I loved her Kimono-style jacket. It's always nice to see color in a sea of all black. I love how the leather clutch on the left is in the exact same colors, too.
The sophisticate and the school girl...cute.
Sharp shooter: Check out that belt buckle
Anh Tuan Pham and friend (whose name I'm not sure how to spell but I know it's pronounced 'We')
This is Chad. He wears his makeup like this every day (of course I asked). He said it takes him like an hour to put on. How cool does he look against the chartreuse elevator wall?
Speaking of the chartreuse elevator wall, I couldn't resist taking photos in there. A) it was just so big. And B) how often do you see chartreuse elevators? Me with my date Glenn Belverio (and his new pewter Piere Hardy shoes).
No, it's not coc he's doing there on the mirrored surface, he's actually smelling perfume. Guests could smell all 6 designer fragrances from a shiny black plexiglass riser like you see here. See the holes in the corner? That's where the scent came out.
These are some serious spiked boots.
View from the terrace
Sophia LaMar...
...I asked her about her shoes and she said she made them herself. "You have to be creative in times like this--a recession." I agree 100% and will be keeping my out for more recession-inspired fashion.
The hair, the green layers...she reminds me of mother earth.
I'm a big fan of suspenders
Flower girl
Beautiful Sophie Na and Glenn Belverio
For more on the evening, check out Glenn's post on Diane, A Shaded View on Fashion
José Parlá: Layered Days, Opening Reception…Green St., SoHo
11/9/08
One of my dearest friends and all time favorite artist José Parlá had his opening reception last night for his latest show "Layered Days" at Cristina Grajales in SoHo. I wouldn't have missed this for the world! Not only am I'm a huge fan of José's work (also the very proud owner of a one-of-a-kind jacket he painted for me back in 2001), but I rarely get to see the guy since he's usually out the country tending to his own sold out shows.
Just like his new work, the turnout for the reception was very impressive, full of art fans, fashionistas and, of course, lots and lots of flavor. The show runs until December 20, so if you're in the neighborhood, I highly recommend checking it out!
Man of the Hour: José Parlá
Note: When José signs something (for example here, a copy of his book) it's never just a simple 'autograph'. It's more like a little work of art.
The Pop Off: From the necklaces to the colorful blouse to the printed bag...she's holding down the mix-n-match look.
Last of the mohawkins...
Mari J. Always fly and now officially a regular here on Josie's House of Style.
Love her '80s vibe...
Urban Legends: (clockwise) Crazy Legs, Lee Quiñones, José Parlá and Bobbito Garcia
My best friend and now New York resident (yay!) Danielle Saxe (and one of my favorite paintings in the show)
Always stylin', Robyn Fernandes (and one of my favorite paintings in the show)
Black, White and Red All Over: The very lovely Louisa St. Pierre
Kelly Mills of Black & White PR sporting her company colors
More favorites from the show...
José Parlá and moi
One of my dearest friends and all time favorite artist José Parlá had his opening reception last night for his latest show "Layered Days" at Cristina Grajales in SoHo. I wouldn't have missed this for the world! Not only am I'm a huge fan of José's work (also the very proud owner of a one-of-a-kind jacket he painted for me back in 2001), but I rarely get to see the guy since he's usually out the country tending to his own sold out shows.
Just like his new work, the turnout for the reception was very impressive, full of art fans, fashionistas and, of course, lots and lots of flavor. The show runs until December 20, so if you're in the neighborhood, I highly recommend checking it out!
Man of the Hour: José Parlá
Note: When José signs something (for example here, a copy of his book) it's never just a simple 'autograph'. It's more like a little work of art.
The Pop Off: From the necklaces to the colorful blouse to the printed bag...she's holding down the mix-n-match look.
Last of the mohawkins...
Mari J. Always fly and now officially a regular here on Josie's House of Style.
Love her '80s vibe...
Urban Legends: (clockwise) Crazy Legs, Lee Quiñones, José Parlá and Bobbito Garcia
My best friend and now New York resident (yay!) Danielle Saxe (and one of my favorite paintings in the show)
Always stylin', Robyn Fernandes (and one of my favorite paintings in the show)
Black, White and Red All Over: The very lovely Louisa St. Pierre
Kelly Mills of Black & White PR sporting her company colors
More favorites from the show...
José Parlá and moi
West Village...Bedford Street
11/6/08
Having fashionable friends has its perks...In my case, they let me photograph them so I can feature them on my blog.
Lisa Finkelstein. Jewelry designer at J.Crew (and if you've seen the jewelry, you know just how fabulous she is...). Color coordinated from head-to-toe.
Michelle Frantz. Handbag designer at Donna Karan (Handbags? Donna Karan? Need I say more?) So chic in black and white--topped off with her Prada coat.
Having fashionable friends has its perks...In my case, they let me photograph them so I can feature them on my blog.
Lisa Finkelstein. Jewelry designer at J.Crew (and if you've seen the jewelry, you know just how fabulous she is...). Color coordinated from head-to-toe.
Michelle Frantz. Handbag designer at Donna Karan (Handbags? Donna Karan? Need I say more?) So chic in black and white--topped off with her Prada coat.
OBAMA IN THE HOUSE!!!!
11/5/08
I know I speak for a lot of people when I say that yesterday was one of the most incredible days I’ve witnessed in my life. I obviously don’t need to get into how historical, exciting and emotional this presidential election has been, but I will say this: The renewed sense of hope here is beyond palpable. Yes we can? Yes we did!
Now to the streets...
Last night I couldn’t resist going to the belly of the city to witness, live, history in the making: Times Square.
Needless to say, the energy there was unbelievable! People everywhere were sporting Obama tees, pins and paraphernalia, and cheering as the electoral results came in live over the ginormous video screens.
(yeah, I wish took this picture...AP/Julie Jacobson)
Democratic-chic
I left before it was announced that Obama won (was stuck in a train back to the LES...), but as soon as I got back onto the street and heard cars honking and cheers (and tears) coming from inside of all the bars, I knew the wait was over...
change is here. Oh yeah, Obama!
I know I speak for a lot of people when I say that yesterday was one of the most incredible days I’ve witnessed in my life. I obviously don’t need to get into how historical, exciting and emotional this presidential election has been, but I will say this: The renewed sense of hope here is beyond palpable. Yes we can? Yes we did!
Now to the streets...
Last night I couldn’t resist going to the belly of the city to witness, live, history in the making: Times Square.
Needless to say, the energy there was unbelievable! People everywhere were sporting Obama tees, pins and paraphernalia, and cheering as the electoral results came in live over the ginormous video screens.
(yeah, I wish took this picture...AP/Julie Jacobson)
Democratic-chic
I left before it was announced that Obama won (was stuck in a train back to the LES...), but as soon as I got back onto the street and heard cars honking and cheers (and tears) coming from inside of all the bars, I knew the wait was over...
change is here. Oh yeah, Obama!
Halloween...NYC
11/2/08
There's nothing like Halloween in NYC. Although I don't usually dress up for the occasion (I play dress up every day, so...) I love taking pictures of everyone else in costume.
I asked him how long it took him to get ready. He said 2 hours AND he styled the wig himself. Very impressive! Thing had to have weighed a ton.
Talk about a great costume. I took this photo at work. She's dressed as our fabulous first lady Michelle Obama (well, she will be in like 3 days...) who recently wore head-to-toe J.Crew--and even gave it a plug--on the Jay Leno show.
The backward guy and the Brit
Disco fever
A few things here...One, my camera ran out of batteries so I had to use my friend's camera which has this strange burgundy tone. Two, these next ladies were representing fruits. Below, yellow = lemon...
...Red = Cranberry? Apple? Cherry? None of the above folks. She explained to me that she was a coffee fruit (huh???). Something about the bean before it gets roasted is actually a fruit. At the time I didn't quite get it. I'm bigtime coffee drinker, but truth be told, that's about as far as it goes, so, always needing to 'figure it out' I looked it up on Wikipedia. She was a coffee BERRY (look closer at her headpiece)--the small fruit that grows on the coffee plant where the coffee beans come from. Ahhhhh....
There was blue = blueberry girl, too, but by the time coffee berry explained herself to me, blueberry was nowhere to be found. O'well...
There's nothing like Halloween in NYC. Although I don't usually dress up for the occasion (I play dress up every day, so...) I love taking pictures of everyone else in costume.
I asked him how long it took him to get ready. He said 2 hours AND he styled the wig himself. Very impressive! Thing had to have weighed a ton.
Talk about a great costume. I took this photo at work. She's dressed as our fabulous first lady Michelle Obama (well, she will be in like 3 days...) who recently wore head-to-toe J.Crew--and even gave it a plug--on the Jay Leno show.
The backward guy and the Brit
Disco fever
A few things here...One, my camera ran out of batteries so I had to use my friend's camera which has this strange burgundy tone. Two, these next ladies were representing fruits. Below, yellow = lemon...
...Red = Cranberry? Apple? Cherry? None of the above folks. She explained to me that she was a coffee fruit (huh???). Something about the bean before it gets roasted is actually a fruit. At the time I didn't quite get it. I'm bigtime coffee drinker, but truth be told, that's about as far as it goes, so, always needing to 'figure it out' I looked it up on Wikipedia. She was a coffee BERRY (look closer at her headpiece)--the small fruit that grows on the coffee plant where the coffee beans come from. Ahhhhh....
There was blue = blueberry girl, too, but by the time coffee berry explained herself to me, blueberry was nowhere to be found. O'well...
Hermès hosts a special preview of "Pannonica de Koenigswarter: Jazz Musicians and Their Three Wishes".....Madison Ave.
10/31/08
Last night I attended a private preview of "Pannonica de Koenigswarter: Jazz Musicians and Their Three Wishes" at the Hermès store on the Upper East Side. The photo exhibit, which officially opens today, features original polaroids Pannonica—a.k.a. the “Bebop Baroness” (and FYI of Rothschild family fame)—took in the ‘50s and ‘60s of the jazz scene, as well as amazing personal photos of jazz greats like Charlie Parker, Miles Davis, Duke Ellington and Charles Mingus…to name a few. The exhibit is also to celebrate the English-language reprint of the book Three Wishes: An Intimate Look at Jazz Greats.
The party was all one would expect from Hermès: fancy miniature hors d'oeuvres, male models moonlighting as servers, free-flowing wine and champagne, a live jazz band and, of course, ladies with very expensive taste in handbags. (See more from the evening on Confessions from the Velvet Ropes.) On a personal note, it also served as the debut of my newest fabulous purchase. Drumroll please...
Tada! Introducing my over-the-top sparkling necklace. I just love her! On my right: The always sparkling Mr. Glenn Belverio.
Just in case you couldn't see her...
Photographer Andres Serrano
It's in the Bag: A girl's gotta have her Prada...
and her Chanel...
...and her Gucci
...and, of course, her classic Hermès!
Artist Melodie Provenzano
Last night I attended a private preview of "Pannonica de Koenigswarter: Jazz Musicians and Their Three Wishes" at the Hermès store on the Upper East Side. The photo exhibit, which officially opens today, features original polaroids Pannonica—a.k.a. the “Bebop Baroness” (and FYI of Rothschild family fame)—took in the ‘50s and ‘60s of the jazz scene, as well as amazing personal photos of jazz greats like Charlie Parker, Miles Davis, Duke Ellington and Charles Mingus…to name a few. The exhibit is also to celebrate the English-language reprint of the book Three Wishes: An Intimate Look at Jazz Greats.
The party was all one would expect from Hermès: fancy miniature hors d'oeuvres, male models moonlighting as servers, free-flowing wine and champagne, a live jazz band and, of course, ladies with very expensive taste in handbags. (See more from the evening on Confessions from the Velvet Ropes.) On a personal note, it also served as the debut of my newest fabulous purchase. Drumroll please...
Tada! Introducing my over-the-top sparkling necklace. I just love her! On my right: The always sparkling Mr. Glenn Belverio.
Just in case you couldn't see her...
Photographer Andres Serrano
It's in the Bag: A girl's gotta have her Prada...
and her Chanel...
...and her Gucci
...and, of course, her classic Hermès!
Artist Melodie Provenzano
On the street...Meatpacking District, NYC
10/15/08
There are several things I love about this girls' outfit. 1) The jumpsuit: a one-piece wonder. I definitely plan on having more of these in my life. 2) The shoes: you can never go wrong with a pop of color against an all-black ensemble, especially when it's south of the ankles. 3) The J.Crew flower headband: I recognized it from a mile away. It's that perfect little something to polish off an outfit.
There are several things I love about this girls' outfit. 1) The jumpsuit: a one-piece wonder. I definitely plan on having more of these in my life. 2) The shoes: you can never go wrong with a pop of color against an all-black ensemble, especially when it's south of the ankles. 3) The J.Crew flower headband: I recognized it from a mile away. It's that perfect little something to polish off an outfit.
A Shoe Moment...
...I'm having a major one (more so than normal). Look at these?! They're so fabulous it's ridiculous. (I'd be at least 5' 6" in these babies.) I can't wait for spring '09!
Gucci, spring '09
Gucci, spring '09
Glove love @ Valentino, spring '09
There was some seriously spectacular arm candy coming off the runnway at Valentino. How fabulous are those jewel encrusted fingerless gloves?!! I love it with the pale color palette...magnifique!
On the street...Elizabeth St., NoLita
10/1/08
Random Wednesday night, out and about in NoLita...
Spotted this girl while having drinks at Peasant. She's so chic in her Diane von Furstenburg dress and her perfect haircut...
...But what really got my attention was her amazing Balenciaga shoes!
Her friend, working a street safari look. I can dig it.
The look of the day: cropped pants for men. Outside of Cafe Habana on Prince St. This is photographer Montana (...just Montana) rockin' a plaid and camo combo.
Random Wednesday night, out and about in NoLita...
Spotted this girl while having drinks at Peasant. She's so chic in her Diane von Furstenburg dress and her perfect haircut...
...But what really got my attention was her amazing Balenciaga shoes!
Her friend, working a street safari look. I can dig it.
The look of the day: cropped pants for men. Outside of Cafe Habana on Prince St. This is photographer Montana (...just Montana) rockin' a plaid and camo combo.
On the street...Ludlow & Stanton, LES
9/21/08
Stylin' in peacock shorts, gladiators and a great studded belt.
Stylin' in peacock shorts, gladiators and a great studded belt.
Santos Party House...100 Lafayette, Tribeca
9/20/08
I'm not a huge fan of clubbing on the weekends but made the exception on Friday to check out Q-Tip and Rich Medina spin at Santos, upstairs at 100 Lafayette. Umm...no regrets! The place was packed (literally) and the music, as expected, was super funky. If you're looking for a cool place to go Friday nights definitely check it out.
View from the top: Party people in the house
Q-Tip doing his thang...
Making a regular appearance, Ms. Robyn Fernandes and DJ Rich Medina
Men in back: Q-Tip and Rich holding the house down
I'm not a huge fan of clubbing on the weekends but made the exception on Friday to check out Q-Tip and Rich Medina spin at Santos, upstairs at 100 Lafayette. Umm...no regrets! The place was packed (literally) and the music, as expected, was super funky. If you're looking for a cool place to go Friday nights definitely check it out.
View from the top: Party people in the house
Q-Tip doing his thang...
Making a regular appearance, Ms. Robyn Fernandes and DJ Rich Medina
Men in back: Q-Tip and Rich holding the house down
On the street...Broadway & Spring, SoHo
9/19/08
Japan in the house! This girl barely spoke an ounce of English, but that's what's so fabulous about having your own personal style -- its language is universal. How cute is her smile?
Japan in the house! This girl barely spoke an ounce of English, but that's what's so fabulous about having your own personal style -- its language is universal. How cute is her smile?
On the street...SoHo, NYC
9/11/08
I stopped by La Esquina for a quick taco and look who do I happen to see...
Mari J. Told ya you'd be seeing her here again. Rockin' the metallic accessories...and check out that great poodle earring.
Mari J's friend...Love her look, too.
Pink fedora, pink plaid pants, and burgundy Converse...you gotta give it to him. Somehow he's pulling it off.
I stopped by La Esquina for a quick taco and look who do I happen to see...
Mari J. Told ya you'd be seeing her here again. Rockin' the metallic accessories...and check out that great poodle earring.
Mari J's friend...Love her look, too.
Pink fedora, pink plaid pants, and burgundy Converse...you gotta give it to him. Somehow he's pulling it off.
Round 2: Inside the tents...Mercedes Benz Fashion Week, Bryant Park
9/8/08
New York Fashion Week, day three. Nuff said.
Coordinated from head-to-toe...you gotta love it
Looking cool in short shorts and tall boots
Accessory du jour: The Man Bag...
...I took a picture of stylist David Melton (below) on day one. He was rockin' a fab man bag then, too. (Work it, girl.) And how cute are those top-siders?
A vision in white...with a 1920's vibe. Very pretty.
Rockin' the sunglasses at night. Loving the polka dot bow tie.
This is Mari J. I photographed her in the Lower East Side a while back. She was sporting a funky Pucci-esque ensemble that was hard to pull off, which I can appreciate. Clearly she rocks a lot of hard-to-pull-off outfits, which is why I'm giving her two spots in my house of style. I'm sure you'll be seeing her here again soon...
New York Fashion Week, day three. Nuff said.
Coordinated from head-to-toe...you gotta love it
Looking cool in short shorts and tall boots
Accessory du jour: The Man Bag...
...I took a picture of stylist David Melton (below) on day one. He was rockin' a fab man bag then, too. (Work it, girl.) And how cute are those top-siders?
A vision in white...with a 1920's vibe. Very pretty.
Rockin' the sunglasses at night. Loving the polka dot bow tie.
This is Mari J. I photographed her in the Lower East Side a while back. She was sporting a funky Pucci-esque ensemble that was hard to pull off, which I can appreciate. Clearly she rocks a lot of hard-to-pull-off outfits, which is why I'm giving her two spots in my house of style. I'm sure you'll be seeing her here again soon...
Inside the tents...Mercedes Benz Fashion Week, NYC
9/5/08
Day one of New York Fashion Week at Bryant Park and the buzz is in full swing (well, the open bar there may have something to do with it too...). As usual, what's going on off the runways is what gets my attention and there were plenty of stylish peeps to keep my camera clicking away. Be sure to stay tuned...there's lots more where this came from.
For once, in front of the camera...the one-and-only Patrick McMullen
Working the stockings...
...and working that bag
Looking lovely in yellow
Harajuku girls
Go gladiators
Rocking the paint splatter look
Looking sexy in black
Took photos of these guys at the RSC Anniversary. Love em...
...this is their queen bee
Photo ops on the F train:
He was on the train as I was heading over to Bryant Park. How cute is he in his tie and metallic silver sneaker boots...
I caught these 'ladies' (and men) on the train after leaving Bryant Park. They said they were headed to Philly for some club. A long ways to travel for a night out in my book, but according to them, the best gay club--period. They were very sweet. I hope they had a good time...
Day one of New York Fashion Week at Bryant Park and the buzz is in full swing (well, the open bar there may have something to do with it too...). As usual, what's going on off the runways is what gets my attention and there were plenty of stylish peeps to keep my camera clicking away. Be sure to stay tuned...there's lots more where this came from.
For once, in front of the camera...the one-and-only Patrick McMullen
Working the stockings...
...and working that bag
Looking lovely in yellow
Harajuku girls
Go gladiators
Rocking the paint splatter look
Looking sexy in black
Took photos of these guys at the RSC Anniversary. Love em...
...this is their queen bee
Photo ops on the F train:
He was on the train as I was heading over to Bryant Park. How cute is he in his tie and metallic silver sneaker boots...
I caught these 'ladies' (and men) on the train after leaving Bryant Park. They said they were headed to Philly for some club. A long ways to travel for a night out in my book, but according to them, the best gay club--period. They were very sweet. I hope they had a good time...
On the street...Broadway & Houston, SoHo
8/29/08
This is 'Tr3y Stylez'. I met him on the corner of Broadway and Houston on my way home. He's an upcoming stylist, creative consultant, TV personality, and overall fashion extraordinaire.
This is 'Tr3y Stylez'. I met him on the corner of Broadway and Houston on my way home. He's an upcoming stylist, creative consultant, TV personality, and overall fashion extraordinaire.
Mott St.....Nolita, NYC
8/21/08
The advantage of having stylish friends: You can put them on your blog.
India Haylor
The advantage of having stylish friends: You can put them on your blog.
India Haylor
Japan Fashion Week Party @ Aloha Rag...Greenwich St., NYC
8/19/08
Japan Fashion Week in Tokyo is approaching (Sept. 1 - 7), so to showcase some of its celebrated designers organizers threw an exclusive party Tuesday night in NYC at the ultra-hip Aloha Rag boutique in SoHo. Unfortunately I won't be attending Japan Fashion Week this season, but fingers crossed that my favorite fellow fashion writer Glenn Belverio and I will be Tokyo-bound come next season...
Lovely models showcasing looks for Fall '08 (in store now)
Of course Japanese fashion is fabulous, but what's more is being fabulous at any age...
Glenn Belverio and moi
Japan Fashion Week in Tokyo is approaching (Sept. 1 - 7), so to showcase some of its celebrated designers organizers threw an exclusive party Tuesday night in NYC at the ultra-hip Aloha Rag boutique in SoHo. Unfortunately I won't be attending Japan Fashion Week this season, but fingers crossed that my favorite fellow fashion writer Glenn Belverio and I will be Tokyo-bound come next season...
Lovely models showcasing looks for Fall '08 (in store now)
Of course Japanese fashion is fabulous, but what's more is being fabulous at any age...
Glenn Belverio and moi
Giant Step Presents Bobbito (a.k.a. Kool Bob Love) @ Hudson
8/12/08
Why hate Monday? Especially if Monday means dancing the night away (or at least until 11 pm...) at the Hudson Bar with Bobbito, a.k.a. Kool Bob Love, on the ones and twos. The event was part of Giant Step's Monday night music series--this one being 14 of 20. The crowd was all smiles and styles, gettin' loose on an illuminated glass dance floor to Bob's mix of everything from funk and house, to Latin and classic rock.
This is how every week should be broken in...
The always lovely Ms. Robyn Fernandes
Looking dapper in blazers
Dig the hat and vest
One of my favorite things: Party people on the dancefloor
Why hate Monday? Especially if Monday means dancing the night away (or at least until 11 pm...) at the Hudson Bar with Bobbito, a.k.a. Kool Bob Love, on the ones and twos. The event was part of Giant Step's Monday night music series--this one being 14 of 20. The crowd was all smiles and styles, gettin' loose on an illuminated glass dance floor to Bob's mix of everything from funk and house, to Latin and classic rock.
This is how every week should be broken in...
The always lovely Ms. Robyn Fernandes
Looking dapper in blazers
Dig the hat and vest
One of my favorite things: Party people on the dancefloor
Rock Steady Crew 31st Anniversary...Afterparty, SoHo
7/27/08
The last, last event of the Anniversary: The Afterparty.
After 4 and half fun-filled days of all things Rock Steady, the afterparty, held at the Red Bull space in SoHo, is the last "hoorah". For some, like the people who make it all happen, it's also a sigh of relief and the one place they can finally 'chill-ax'.
Here's to another great year. Until next time...
Funky AND fresh. I love these guys.
DJ Evil Dee rockin' the megaphone
A very special--not to mention emotional--video montage in memory of Frosty Freeze was shown during the event, with footage from Flashdance, Style Wars and a slew of others. Here, an interview with Frosty and Crazy Legs.
B-girl Renegade
Red Bull's cool bar complete with video screens to ensure one remains entertained while waiting for their drink...
Of course there's a B-boy battle...This is the Rock Steady Anniversary
The Men Who Make it Happen: RSC's Sebastian Serrano and Crazy Legs
Rock Steady Crew
The last, last event of the Anniversary: The Afterparty.
After 4 and half fun-filled days of all things Rock Steady, the afterparty, held at the Red Bull space in SoHo, is the last "hoorah". For some, like the people who make it all happen, it's also a sigh of relief and the one place they can finally 'chill-ax'.
Here's to another great year. Until next time...
Funky AND fresh. I love these guys.
DJ Evil Dee rockin' the megaphone
A very special--not to mention emotional--video montage in memory of Frosty Freeze was shown during the event, with footage from Flashdance, Style Wars and a slew of others. Here, an interview with Frosty and Crazy Legs.
B-girl Renegade
Red Bull's cool bar complete with video screens to ensure one remains entertained while waiting for their drink...
Of course there's a B-boy battle...This is the Rock Steady Anniversary
The Men Who Make it Happen: RSC's Sebastian Serrano and Crazy Legs
Rock Steady Crew
Rock Steady Crew 31st Anniversary...Outdoor Concert, Lincoln Park, Newark
7/27/08
The finale of the Rock Steady Crew Anniversary is the free outdoor concert. And this year was extra special as the entire event was dedicated to the late Frosty Freeze, and the concert itself serving as a food drive--the food being donated in Frosty's name to under privileged families in Newark.
Rock Steady Crew put on a very special performance in memory of Frosty and a few surprise guests like Ice-T and Fat Joe even stopped by to perform and pay their respect. This year's lineup also included Hip Hop heavyweights KRS One, Craig G & Marley Marl, Soul Sonic Force, and Grandmaster Caz...just to name a few. As always, the concert was quite a memorable event, leaving us all anxious for next year.
Rest in peace, Frosty Freeze.
The one and only Rock Steady Crew
Fabel, Coco, Ice-T, and Crazy Legs hangin' backstage
Photo: Joe Conzo
Ice-T showing off his Coco
Photo: Joe Conzo
Fat Joe
KRS One
Rain Rain Go Away: The dedicated crowd didn't let rain earlier in the afternoon spoil the day.
This is G3. Aren't they adorable? They won a contest in Japan. The grand prize was performing at the Rock Steady Crew Anniversary. They're super cute AND they have some serious skills.
Photo: Joe Conzo
KRS One, Fat Joe, and Crazy Legs
Peace, Frosty Freeze
The finale of the Rock Steady Crew Anniversary is the free outdoor concert. And this year was extra special as the entire event was dedicated to the late Frosty Freeze, and the concert itself serving as a food drive--the food being donated in Frosty's name to under privileged families in Newark.
Rock Steady Crew put on a very special performance in memory of Frosty and a few surprise guests like Ice-T and Fat Joe even stopped by to perform and pay their respect. This year's lineup also included Hip Hop heavyweights KRS One, Craig G & Marley Marl, Soul Sonic Force, and Grandmaster Caz...just to name a few. As always, the concert was quite a memorable event, leaving us all anxious for next year.
Rest in peace, Frosty Freeze.
The one and only Rock Steady Crew
Fabel, Coco, Ice-T, and Crazy Legs hangin' backstage
Photo: Joe Conzo
Ice-T showing off his Coco
Photo: Joe Conzo
Fat Joe
KRS One
Rain Rain Go Away: The dedicated crowd didn't let rain earlier in the afternoon spoil the day.
This is G3. Aren't they adorable? They won a contest in Japan. The grand prize was performing at the Rock Steady Crew Anniversary. They're super cute AND they have some serious skills.
Photo: Joe Conzo
KRS One, Fat Joe, and Crazy Legs
Peace, Frosty Freeze
Rock Steady Crew 31st Anniversary...Crew Battles, SoHo
7/26/08
One of the most exciting and highly anticipated events during the RSC Anniversary is the crew battles, where b-boys/girls get down and do their thing on the dance floor.
And while pictures can hardly capture the thrill of the dancing and all, believe me when I say that Friday and Saturday's battles were straight up nasty (and I mean that in the best way, of course!).
It's incredibly difficult to photograph breaking--the moves and the dance happen so fast. That is unless you're a pro, like photographer Joe Conzo (photos below), whose camera has been capturing Hip-Hop since day one.
One of the most exciting and highly anticipated events during the RSC Anniversary is the crew battles, where b-boys/girls get down and do their thing on the dance floor.
And while pictures can hardly capture the thrill of the dancing and all, believe me when I say that Friday and Saturday's battles were straight up nasty (and I mean that in the best way, of course!).
It's incredibly difficult to photograph breaking--the moves and the dance happen so fast. That is unless you're a pro, like photographer Joe Conzo (photos below), whose camera has been capturing Hip-Hop since day one.
Rock Steady Crew 31st Anniversary..."For The Funk Of It" Funkstyles Party, SoHo
7/24/08
The Rock Steady Crew 31st Anniversary is officially on. And after a long hot day of concrete battles and dance workshops people were lined up and ready to get loose at the Red Bull space in SoHo for the "For The Funk Of It" funkstyles party. As expected, the fashions were fresh and the vibe was funky. The evening ended with a fabulous performance by the legendary Kurtis Blow.
New School: A serious throwback to the 80s and 90s...you gotta love em.
Steady Rockin': B-girl Bonita
Kurtis Blow
Old School: Sebastian Serrano, Kurtis Blow, and Crazy Legs
The Rock Steady Crew 31st Anniversary is officially on. And after a long hot day of concrete battles and dance workshops people were lined up and ready to get loose at the Red Bull space in SoHo for the "For The Funk Of It" funkstyles party. As expected, the fashions were fresh and the vibe was funky. The evening ended with a fabulous performance by the legendary Kurtis Blow.
New School: A serious throwback to the 80s and 90s...you gotta love em.
Steady Rockin': B-girl Bonita
Kurtis Blow
Old School: Sebastian Serrano, Kurtis Blow, and Crazy Legs
Rock Steady Crew 31st Anniversary...Pre-Party @ adidas Originals, SoHo
7/23/08
Another year, another anniversary. Rock Steady Crew kicked off their famous annual RSC Anniversary--this year marks their 31st--with a pre-party at the adidas Originals, SoHo store on Wednesday night. The party is just the beginning of the 4-day event, which will include crew battles, a funk party, a free outdoor concert, after parties, and of course, lots of legendary Hip Hop heads. Stay tuned...
Hip Hop in the House: Crazy Legs and Grandmaster Caz
Marc 'Smerk' Cancino
Natsi
Like Father, Like Son: Armani and Sweepy and their colorful kicks below
Renegade, Fever 1, and Jeskilz
Neil Jackson and Danielle Saxe
The newly tricked out adidas Originals store, complete with 2 computerized shoe stations to customize your own kicks, and a video and camera wall in the shape of the adidas logo where you can take pictures, print them out, and be featured on the wall.
Another year, another anniversary. Rock Steady Crew kicked off their famous annual RSC Anniversary--this year marks their 31st--with a pre-party at the adidas Originals, SoHo store on Wednesday night. The party is just the beginning of the 4-day event, which will include crew battles, a funk party, a free outdoor concert, after parties, and of course, lots of legendary Hip Hop heads. Stay tuned...
Hip Hop in the House: Crazy Legs and Grandmaster Caz
Marc 'Smerk' Cancino
Natsi
Like Father, Like Son: Armani and Sweepy and their colorful kicks below
Renegade, Fever 1, and Jeskilz
Neil Jackson and Danielle Saxe
The newly tricked out adidas Originals store, complete with 2 computerized shoe stations to customize your own kicks, and a video and camera wall in the shape of the adidas logo where you can take pictures, print them out, and be featured on the wall.
Yoko Devereaux Spring '09 Fashion Show @ The Classic Car Club...SoHo
7/21/08
It was all hats off--or in this case hats on--at the Yoko Devereaux fashion show Monday night. Designer Andy Salzer presented a preppy spring '09 collection for the edgy menswear label (think rolled jeans, oversized cardigans, and striped tailored jackets), but as usual, it was the looks off the runway that grabbed my attention.
The look du jour: Straw fedoras.
It was all hats off--or in this case hats on--at the Yoko Devereaux fashion show Monday night. Designer Andy Salzer presented a preppy spring '09 collection for the edgy menswear label (think rolled jeans, oversized cardigans, and striped tailored jackets), but as usual, it was the looks off the runway that grabbed my attention.
The look du jour: Straw fedoras.
Rick Owens Store Opening Dinner Party @ Mr. Chow...Tribeca
7/14/08
I had the pleasure and privilege of attending designer Rick Owens' dinner party at Mr. Chow Monday night to celebrate the opening of his long anticipated new boutique at 250 Hudson Street (between Dominick and Broome). Rick is one of my favorite designers so you can imagine my excitement when my dear friend Glenn Belverio invited me as his guest to dinner with the master of disheveled-chic. We didn't arrive early enough to the boutique to catch a glimpse of the much talked about wall installation that contains circulating fog, but we did arrive just in time to chat it up with Rick and walk together to Mr. Chow. Shout out to Glenn and the one and only Rick Owens for being so fabulous!
Rick Owens and moi
The designer and Glenn Belverio outside the boutique
I didn't catch their name, but great mustache...
Terence Koh, Kembra Pfahler and Rick Owens
I had the pleasure and privilege of attending designer Rick Owens' dinner party at Mr. Chow Monday night to celebrate the opening of his long anticipated new boutique at 250 Hudson Street (between Dominick and Broome). Rick is one of my favorite designers so you can imagine my excitement when my dear friend Glenn Belverio invited me as his guest to dinner with the master of disheveled-chic. We didn't arrive early enough to the boutique to catch a glimpse of the much talked about wall installation that contains circulating fog, but we did arrive just in time to chat it up with Rick and walk together to Mr. Chow. Shout out to Glenn and the one and only Rick Owens for being so fabulous!
Rick Owens and moi
The designer and Glenn Belverio outside the boutique
I didn't catch their name, but great mustache...
Terence Koh, Kembra Pfahler and Rick Owens
Rivington Hotel Penthouse Party...LES
7/13/08
Since my best friend Danielle's recent arrival to NYC, I've been spending a lot of my time in the Lower East Side where she currently resides. This was the case on Sunday when her, my boyfriend and I decided to stop in at the Hotel on Rivington (conveniently located just around the corner from her apartment) for a late afternoon cocktail. As we were sitting outside at Thor, people watching and enjoying the wonderful breeze, someone spotted my boyfriend and eventually asked if we'd like to come upstairs to the Penthouse for a private party. Little did we know it was going to be this vast duplex, completely glassed in, with ridiculous 360 degree views. The real kicker, though, the suites 3rd floor: A spacious landscaped rooftop terrace complete with jacuzzi and, of course, even more ridiculous views. I love discovering new things serendipitously...
Danielle, chillin
Tub for two
My pictures hardly to the space justice. I highly recommend clicking here to really see what I'm talking about. Until next Sunday...
Since my best friend Danielle's recent arrival to NYC, I've been spending a lot of my time in the Lower East Side where she currently resides. This was the case on Sunday when her, my boyfriend and I decided to stop in at the Hotel on Rivington (conveniently located just around the corner from her apartment) for a late afternoon cocktail. As we were sitting outside at Thor, people watching and enjoying the wonderful breeze, someone spotted my boyfriend and eventually asked if we'd like to come upstairs to the Penthouse for a private party. Little did we know it was going to be this vast duplex, completely glassed in, with ridiculous 360 degree views. The real kicker, though, the suites 3rd floor: A spacious landscaped rooftop terrace complete with jacuzzi and, of course, even more ridiculous views. I love discovering new things serendipitously...
Danielle, chillin
Tub for two
My pictures hardly to the space justice. I highly recommend clicking here to really see what I'm talking about. Until next Sunday...
Neil Jackson Beach Themed Birthday House Party...LES
7/12/08
Now THIS is my idea of a good house party. The highly anticipated arrival of the "Neil Jackson Beach Themed Birthday House Party" has come and gone (until next year...), but the memories--and these pictures--are forever. Call me old, but it's been quite some time since I've been to a Heineken-sponsored, wall-to-wall packed party in the Lower East Side complete with 2 DJ tables, full lighting design and big flat screen TV monitor overlooking a makeshift dance floor. Here's to good times...
Birthday boy Neil and Crazy Legs
Side note:
OK, as much as I don't like to include bashing of any sort on my blog, I feel it's my fashionable duty (this is MY house of style, after all...) to offer a word of advice on the subject of "perching." Ladies, it is never a good look to let your toes hang far over the ends of your shoes, almost to the point of touching the ground. Shoes speak volumes about ones style and it is one of the ultimate faux pas to perch like a bird, especially in fabulous shoes. They're called foot petals. Please use them...
...And only because this was a beach-themed party is it OK that this guy is wearing these rainbow glasses. Note to boys: Kanye doesn't wear these anymore. You shouldn't either.
Now THIS is my idea of a good house party. The highly anticipated arrival of the "Neil Jackson Beach Themed Birthday House Party" has come and gone (until next year...), but the memories--and these pictures--are forever. Call me old, but it's been quite some time since I've been to a Heineken-sponsored, wall-to-wall packed party in the Lower East Side complete with 2 DJ tables, full lighting design and big flat screen TV monitor overlooking a makeshift dance floor. Here's to good times...
Birthday boy Neil and Crazy Legs
Side note:
OK, as much as I don't like to include bashing of any sort on my blog, I feel it's my fashionable duty (this is MY house of style, after all...) to offer a word of advice on the subject of "perching." Ladies, it is never a good look to let your toes hang far over the ends of your shoes, almost to the point of touching the ground. Shoes speak volumes about ones style and it is one of the ultimate faux pas to perch like a bird, especially in fabulous shoes. They're called foot petals. Please use them...
...And only because this was a beach-themed party is it OK that this guy is wearing these rainbow glasses. Note to boys: Kanye doesn't wear these anymore. You shouldn't either.
Spotlight Penthouse, Times Square
7/9/08
There are two things in particular that I love about this girl's outfit. One, the pink 'do rag on her head--an '80s throwback done well. Two, her lime green jumpsuit in combination with her pink 'do rag--a look that few gals can pull off and look adorable in. Hooray for green jumpsuit girl!
There are two things in particular that I love about this girl's outfit. One, the pink 'do rag on her head--an '80s throwback done well. Two, her lime green jumpsuit in combination with her pink 'do rag--a look that few gals can pull off and look adorable in. Hooray for green jumpsuit girl!
Ladies in the LES...
6/26/08
One thing I love about New York is the great people watching. Like, you could just be sitting at, say, Spitzer's, an always packed "gastropub" in the Lower East Side and randomly take pictures of stylish passersby. This was the case when my girlfriend Robyn and I met up for drinks and a long overdue catch-up session on Thursday evening...
This girl passed by once and I missed her. Fortunately she passed by again so I shouted out to her, "Excuse me! Can I please take your picture!" How cool is she in her Pucci-esque ensemble?! And check out those shoes. This ain't an easy look to pull off, and she's rockin' it!
These ladies prove that you just can't go wrong with black and white...
This is Jodi Lin. I met her at Patrick McDonald's "Cocktails & Cufflinks" party earlier this season (see coverage below). She just happened to pass by and I just happened to shout out at her not knowing it was her at first. That's what I love about NYC. You always run into people you haven't seen in while....Loving the wraparound wedges, btw.
One thing I love about New York is the great people watching. Like, you could just be sitting at, say, Spitzer's, an always packed "gastropub" in the Lower East Side and randomly take pictures of stylish passersby. This was the case when my girlfriend Robyn and I met up for drinks and a long overdue catch-up session on Thursday evening...
This girl passed by once and I missed her. Fortunately she passed by again so I shouted out to her, "Excuse me! Can I please take your picture!" How cool is she in her Pucci-esque ensemble?! And check out those shoes. This ain't an easy look to pull off, and she's rockin' it!
These ladies prove that you just can't go wrong with black and white...
This is Jodi Lin. I met her at Patrick McDonald's "Cocktails & Cufflinks" party earlier this season (see coverage below). She just happened to pass by and I just happened to shout out at her not knowing it was her at first. That's what I love about NYC. You always run into people you haven't seen in while....Loving the wraparound wedges, btw.
Manhattan Magazine Preview Party @ Salon de Ning, The Peninsula Hotel, NYC
6/12/08
What better way to spend a Wednesday evening than hangin' high atop 5th Avenue at Salon de Ning, the new Shanghai-chic rooftop bar and lounge at the posh Peninsula Hotel, to preview the also new Manhattan Magazine? All in perfect 84 degree weather no less.
While I'll admit that I didn't even get a chance to look at the magazine (I'm sure it's wonderful), I did enjoy all the pretty dresses, designer handbags and breathtaking views of midtown (the open bar with exotic vodka cocktails and delicious Peking duck rolls didn't suck either).
Thank you to my always fabulous date Glenn Belverio for having me.
This girl had the most beautiful vintage Dior clutch! I had to get a shot of it with her cute dragonfly brooch.
I'm a sucker for spectacular city views--especially during sunset...
...But to give a more clear idea of the rooftop atmosphere, I took the liberty of stealing some photos of Salon de Ning from NYmag.com.
Knockin' on heaven's door: Glenn, post-party, in front of a church we walked passed on the way home. Great door, right?
At this point, I should have really been in that cab passing by behind me instead of standing on 5th Ave. taking pictures...
What better way to spend a Wednesday evening than hangin' high atop 5th Avenue at Salon de Ning, the new Shanghai-chic rooftop bar and lounge at the posh Peninsula Hotel, to preview the also new Manhattan Magazine? All in perfect 84 degree weather no less.
While I'll admit that I didn't even get a chance to look at the magazine (I'm sure it's wonderful), I did enjoy all the pretty dresses, designer handbags and breathtaking views of midtown (the open bar with exotic vodka cocktails and delicious Peking duck rolls didn't suck either).
Thank you to my always fabulous date Glenn Belverio for having me.
This girl had the most beautiful vintage Dior clutch! I had to get a shot of it with her cute dragonfly brooch.
I'm a sucker for spectacular city views--especially during sunset...
...But to give a more clear idea of the rooftop atmosphere, I took the liberty of stealing some photos of Salon de Ning from NYmag.com.
Knockin' on heaven's door: Glenn, post-party, in front of a church we walked passed on the way home. Great door, right?
At this point, I should have really been in that cab passing by behind me instead of standing on 5th Ave. taking pictures...
Cool Kids on the Block, Greene St., SoHo...
5/22/08
I love seeing groups of kids just hanging out on the street like this. Maybe its a sign that I'm getting old or something. The mere fact that I call them "kids" is quite telling in itself...I don't know. In any event, my boyfriend and I were driving up Greene St. on our way to dinner when we passed by these guys chillin' -- what a great photo op. So he stopped the car, ran out and snapped this photo of them for me. I love how they all just knew how and where to pose themselves. Aren't kids fabulous!?
I love seeing groups of kids just hanging out on the street like this. Maybe its a sign that I'm getting old or something. The mere fact that I call them "kids" is quite telling in itself...I don't know. In any event, my boyfriend and I were driving up Greene St. on our way to dinner when we passed by these guys chillin' -- what a great photo op. So he stopped the car, ran out and snapped this photo of them for me. I love how they all just knew how and where to pose themselves. Aren't kids fabulous!?
Cinco de Mayo @ APT, Meatpacking District
5/5/08
Stylist Extraordinaire: The always lovely Robyn Fernandes
Stylist Extraordinaire: The always lovely Robyn Fernandes
'Be Cointreauversial' party hosted by Dita Von Teese, New York
4/23/08
The spring social season is officially here! (I think it actually "officially" arrived for me last week, but whatever...) And what better way to welcome it than with my good friend Glenn, "Cointreauversial" cocktails, and the lovely Ms. Dita Von Teese.
The burlesque babe hosted a fabu party Tuesday night with Cointreau liqueur at the Angel Orensanz Foundation Center in the Lower East Side (a beautiful neo-gothic building originally designed as a synagogue in 1849). While I'm still not 100% sure, I understand the party served as the U.S. debut of Dita's new burlesque performance, which was sensational, and the debut of Cointreau's new cocktail in honor of Dita called the "Cointreau Teese" (Dita is the face of Cointreau, in case you didn't know).
Dita's performance ended with her inside the giant glass sipping her own Cointreau Teese and servers coming off the stage holding silver trays full of Contreau Teese cocktails to the audience. Bravo!
Now for the rest of the evening...
Glenn and I, pre-Cointreau Teese cocktails
Richie Rich
Susanne Bartsch (right) and friend
Designer Zaldy (right) and friend
Glenn and Michael Schmidt
A little later, Dita enters the VIP area looking stunning in a fuchsia strapless gown.
Awaiting her...?
Photographer Steven Klein
Designer Catherine Malandrino
Later, later...we head over to Bungalow 8 where the scene is much more intimate and relaxed (ahhhh). And Glenn and I finally get a close-up with Dita.
Catherine as she bids her farewell to the party
Dita with Glenn...on his who-knows-how-many-Cointreau Teese's later
Me with Dita
The spring social season is officially here! (I think it actually "officially" arrived for me last week, but whatever...) And what better way to welcome it than with my good friend Glenn, "Cointreauversial" cocktails, and the lovely Ms. Dita Von Teese.
The burlesque babe hosted a fabu party Tuesday night with Cointreau liqueur at the Angel Orensanz Foundation Center in the Lower East Side (a beautiful neo-gothic building originally designed as a synagogue in 1849). While I'm still not 100% sure, I understand the party served as the U.S. debut of Dita's new burlesque performance, which was sensational, and the debut of Cointreau's new cocktail in honor of Dita called the "Cointreau Teese" (Dita is the face of Cointreau, in case you didn't know).
Dita Doing Her Thing:
A woman (literally) sparkling from head-to-toe is a woman who wins my respect! Dita's costume couldn't have been more spectacular. Unfortunately my photos of her in full costume didn't come out (here, she's already in full swing, having removed half her gown), but you can see it on Confessions From the Velvet Ropes.
A woman (literally) sparkling from head-to-toe is a woman who wins my respect! Dita's costume couldn't have been more spectacular. Unfortunately my photos of her in full costume didn't come out (here, she's already in full swing, having removed half her gown), but you can see it on Confessions From the Velvet Ropes.
Dita's performance ended with her inside the giant glass sipping her own Cointreau Teese and servers coming off the stage holding silver trays full of Contreau Teese cocktails to the audience. Bravo!
Now for the rest of the evening...
Glenn and I, pre-Cointreau Teese cocktails
Richie Rich
Susanne Bartsch (right) and friend
Designer Zaldy (right) and friend
Glenn and Michael Schmidt
A little later, Dita enters the VIP area looking stunning in a fuchsia strapless gown.
Awaiting her...?
Photographer Steven Klein
Designer Catherine Malandrino
Later, later...we head over to Bungalow 8 where the scene is much more intimate and relaxed (ahhhh). And Glenn and I finally get a close-up with Dita.
Catherine as she bids her farewell to the party
Dita with Glenn...on his who-knows-how-many-Cointreau Teese's later
Me with Dita
"Cocktails and Cufflinks" hosted by Patrick McDonald @ the Verdura Salon, New York
4/17/08
New York 'Dandy' and fashion fixture Patrick McDonald hosted a swanky cocktail party Thursday night at the Verdura Salon on 5th Avenue to celebrate the launch of their new cufflink collection. Guests, a mix of fashionistas, industry insiders and high society peeps, were treated to free flowing (and extremely yummy) prickly pear martinis and an up-close-and-personal view of Verdura's insanely beautiful jewelry collections (ring for $49,000, anyone?). While I've never been one to wear fine jewelry (I'm more the 'ghetto gold nameplate earrings' type...), I was lucky enough to try on a few pieces, and lets just say I 'get it' now. A $100,000 necklace could make anyone look fabulous! (Verdura jewelry has been coveted by royalty, Hollywood and high society for nearly a decade.) Being there with my date, the always fabulous Mr. Glenn Belverio, however...PRICELESS.
Host Patrick McDonald and guest
Kenny Kenny
Lovely Ladies: Nancy Baicich and Laren Stover
Love the shoes, Nancy!
Douglas Keisler
Cator Sparks
Phillip Blonde
Blonde's Balenciagas
Master of Hair Design: Stephen Knoll
The view from the Salon
...And several prickly pear martinis later @ the Regency Hotel: Glenn Belverio and moi
New York 'Dandy' and fashion fixture Patrick McDonald hosted a swanky cocktail party Thursday night at the Verdura Salon on 5th Avenue to celebrate the launch of their new cufflink collection. Guests, a mix of fashionistas, industry insiders and high society peeps, were treated to free flowing (and extremely yummy) prickly pear martinis and an up-close-and-personal view of Verdura's insanely beautiful jewelry collections (ring for $49,000, anyone?). While I've never been one to wear fine jewelry (I'm more the 'ghetto gold nameplate earrings' type...), I was lucky enough to try on a few pieces, and lets just say I 'get it' now. A $100,000 necklace could make anyone look fabulous! (Verdura jewelry has been coveted by royalty, Hollywood and high society for nearly a decade.) Being there with my date, the always fabulous Mr. Glenn Belverio, however...PRICELESS.
Host Patrick McDonald and guest
Kenny Kenny
Lovely Ladies: Nancy Baicich and Laren Stover
Love the shoes, Nancy!
Douglas Keisler
Cator Sparks
Phillip Blonde
Blonde's Balenciagas
Master of Hair Design: Stephen Knoll
The view from the Salon
...And several prickly pear martinis later @ the Regency Hotel: Glenn Belverio and moi
Greetings from Hawaii
I just returned from Oahu where I discovered some pretty stylin' island folks at an event called "Frenemies"--a b-boy battle by Style Len Productions and hosted by none other than Crazy Legs of Rock Steady Crew.
Cute in crochet: I really liked this girl's hippie-chic vibe.
Cute in crochet: I really liked this girl's hippie-chic vibe.
Leave it to Lanvin...
It's official. Alber Elbaz can do no wrong. For fall '08 the Lanvin designer delivered a downright beautiful collection (surprise, surprise) with looks that could literally be plucked right off the runway and put into real way ('my' real way, that's for sure!). In other words, completely wearable styles that don't require a break down piece by piece. My personal favorites? Elbaz's amazingly chic ribboned tops paired with slim knee-length skirts, glitzed-out gold cocktail dresses, and belted skirt suits and draped dresses--all perfectly balanced with decadent crystal necklaces and long leather gloves. By far, my favorite of the fall collections.
A Saturday night @ Strata, 23rd Street
This is the lovely Soni. How cute does she look in her high-waisted pants and wrist full of bangles? Work it, girl.
Oh Elie...!
1/23/08
Elie Saab Spring '08 Haute Couture
Two words: GOR GEOUS. Stylists will undoubtedly be scrambling for Elie Saab's spectacular sparkling gowns and dresses from his spring '08 haute couture collection (especially if they're suckers for sparkle like me!). Saab sent out heaps of fabulous frocks bedecked in crystals and sequins, and fashioned in whisper-thin layers of silk, chiffon and satin. (Sigh...)
My prediction: We'll be seeing more than just a few A-list actresses rocking them on the red carpet.
Elie Saab Spring '08 Haute Couture
Two words: GOR GEOUS. Stylists will undoubtedly be scrambling for Elie Saab's spectacular sparkling gowns and dresses from his spring '08 haute couture collection (especially if they're suckers for sparkle like me!). Saab sent out heaps of fabulous frocks bedecked in crystals and sequins, and fashioned in whisper-thin layers of silk, chiffon and satin. (Sigh...)
My prediction: We'll be seeing more than just a few A-list actresses rocking them on the red carpet.
Why I LOVE Lanvin...
1/17/08
Lanvin Pre-Fall "08
Lanvin's Alber Elbaz is undoubtedly my favorite designer at the moment. Why? He consistently comes up with drop dead gorgeous collections that I--and I think most women--WANT to wear. He, for the most part, keeps things simple, but with perfect amounts of dazzle or drama, whether it be through color, draping, or my personal favorite, sparkle. He encompasses sex-appeal and femininity without crossing the line of being too 'girlie'. His creations are timeless, yet still youthful and exciting. (Scroll down for my round-up of his brilliant spring '08 collection.) Most of all, his collections, through and through, are 100% wearable.
So there you have it. And now, let me stop and let the clothes speak for themselves. Here are my picks from Lanvin's pre-fall '08 collection. Oh yeah!
Lanvin Pre-Fall "08
Lanvin's Alber Elbaz is undoubtedly my favorite designer at the moment. Why? He consistently comes up with drop dead gorgeous collections that I--and I think most women--WANT to wear. He, for the most part, keeps things simple, but with perfect amounts of dazzle or drama, whether it be through color, draping, or my personal favorite, sparkle. He encompasses sex-appeal and femininity without crossing the line of being too 'girlie'. His creations are timeless, yet still youthful and exciting. (Scroll down for my round-up of his brilliant spring '08 collection.) Most of all, his collections, through and through, are 100% wearable.
So there you have it. And now, let me stop and let the clothes speak for themselves. Here are my picks from Lanvin's pre-fall '08 collection. Oh yeah!
'Yes We Can Can' Food Drive & Crazy Legs B-Day Bash
1/2/08
"Yes We Can Can" is an annual food drive and birthday party that 'Crazy Legs' of the Rock Steady Crew throws at the beginning of the year. The event is free, however guests MUST bring non-perishable or canned food for admission. The food is donated to The Point (www.ThePoint.org), a non-profit organization dedicated to youth development and the cultural and economic revitalization of the Hunts Point section of the South Bronx, who, this year, will give the food to a homeless shelter in the area. Great way to kick off the new year--and the event always draws a most colorful crowd.
Birthday Boy, Crazy Legs
"Yes We Can Can" is an annual food drive and birthday party that 'Crazy Legs' of the Rock Steady Crew throws at the beginning of the year. The event is free, however guests MUST bring non-perishable or canned food for admission. The food is donated to The Point (www.ThePoint.org), a non-profit organization dedicated to youth development and the cultural and economic revitalization of the Hunts Point section of the South Bronx, who, this year, will give the food to a homeless shelter in the area. Great way to kick off the new year--and the event always draws a most colorful crowd.
Birthday Boy, Crazy Legs
Barbie by Patricia Field launch party.....House of Field boutique, Bowery Street, NYC
11/13/07
Famed fashion stylist Patricia Field (you might know her work from that little show she did called Sex and the City...) hosted a party at her Bowery Street store for the launch of her new "Barbie by Patricia Field" limited-edition clothing and accessories collection.
Like all parties involving the fashion extraordinaire, this one drew in an oh-so-colorful crowd of queens, queers, Ken dolls (they were actually the bartenders...), and of course, Barbie-inspired babes. Fabulous!
Barbie himself, Phillipe Blond
June Bug
I stopped this girl several weeks prior in the train station to take her picture. She was rockin' pink then, too...
Bill Boiz
The most fabulous ladies of all: Tracie May and Jenn Cohn
Famed fashion stylist Patricia Field (you might know her work from that little show she did called Sex and the City...) hosted a party at her Bowery Street store for the launch of her new "Barbie by Patricia Field" limited-edition clothing and accessories collection.
Like all parties involving the fashion extraordinaire, this one drew in an oh-so-colorful crowd of queens, queers, Ken dolls (they were actually the bartenders...), and of course, Barbie-inspired babes. Fabulous!
Barbie himself, Phillipe Blond
June Bug
I stopped this girl several weeks prior in the train station to take her picture. She was rockin' pink then, too...
Bill Boiz
The most fabulous ladies of all: Tracie May and Jenn Cohn
Kanye West's 'LV' trash...
Apparently this is Kanye West's trash--the picture taken outside of his home. Thanks to Danielle for sending this.
Party @ The National Arts Club...Gramercy Park
I'm not exactly sure what the party was for, but it was at The National Arts Club, a private--not to mention posh-- club whose membership is dedicated to furthering art and artists in America, located in the historic Tilden Mansion in Gramercy Park. Needless to say the crowd was polished and perfectly put together.
Her whole look is just so right on. I mean, how fab is she in that hat!?
The one and only Patrick McDonald
The distinguisehd Mr. Glenn Belverio
Working the neck accessories...
My guess is that her Chanel pin and jacket are real...
Scenery...
NYC's most fabulous doorbitch Thomas Onorato and Glenn Belverio
Her whole look is just so right on. I mean, how fab is she in that hat!?
The one and only Patrick McDonald
The distinguisehd Mr. Glenn Belverio
Working the neck accessories...
My guess is that her Chanel pin and jacket are real...
Scenery...
NYC's most fabulous doorbitch Thomas Onorato and Glenn Belverio
Red Bull 'The Art of Can' @ The F.U.E.L. Collection...Philadelphia
10/20/07
The Red Bull Art of Can is a worldwide exhibition that invites any and all artists and non-artists to do their thang with the Red Bull can. Build, sculpt, weld, glue, hammer, sew, bend, print, paint...you get the picture. The result: an incredible exhibit of creativitiy and cleverness...and of course, an ultra-hip crowd.
Artist (and fashionista...) Linda Smyth won third place for her "Flying Bull" sculpture (pictured below)...
...but she wins first place in my book for rocking these leggings
"Flying Bull" by Linda Smyth
First Place: "Fueling The Rat Race" by Alexandra Faith Money
Matching Couple: Bboy Tony Ynot (right) and Deserie (left).
Fashionista, artist and Topstich Boutique owner Francesca Sloan
"Babullshka" by Francesca Sloan
"In The Ruff" by Charles Manning
"RB Purse" by Roberta Paz Nicolini Perales
Hipsters...
The Red Bull Art of Can is a worldwide exhibition that invites any and all artists and non-artists to do their thang with the Red Bull can. Build, sculpt, weld, glue, hammer, sew, bend, print, paint...you get the picture. The result: an incredible exhibit of creativitiy and cleverness...and of course, an ultra-hip crowd.
Artist (and fashionista...) Linda Smyth won third place for her "Flying Bull" sculpture (pictured below)...
...but she wins first place in my book for rocking these leggings
"Flying Bull" by Linda Smyth
First Place: "Fueling The Rat Race" by Alexandra Faith Money
Matching Couple: Bboy Tony Ynot (right) and Deserie (left).
Fashionista, artist and Topstich Boutique owner Francesca Sloan
"Babullshka" by Francesca Sloan
"In The Ruff" by Charles Manning
"RB Purse" by Roberta Paz Nicolini Perales
Hipsters...
Gotta Love John Galliano...
10/6/07
John Galliano Spring '08
Frothy. Frilly. Fabulous. John Galliano's spring collection reminds me of being a young girl surrounded by the most glitzy, glamorous women in the world. What an impression that would make? The glittery, flawless makeup; the extravegent hair accessories; the bedazzling jewels...and of course, the ridiculously spectacular gowns and dresses. Thank you, Galliano, for keeping decadence and eccentricity alive and well in the imaginations of women everywhere.
John Galliano Spring '08
Frothy. Frilly. Fabulous. John Galliano's spring collection reminds me of being a young girl surrounded by the most glitzy, glamorous women in the world. What an impression that would make? The glittery, flawless makeup; the extravegent hair accessories; the bedazzling jewels...and of course, the ridiculously spectacular gowns and dresses. Thank you, Galliano, for keeping decadence and eccentricity alive and well in the imaginations of women everywhere.
FRESH Off the Runway...Spring 2008
YES, PLEASE...! Chanel's ankle purses are, for lack of a better word, straight up cool. Kudos to Karl for coming up with such an impressionable little invention. It's a stylish alternative--if you rock it right, that it is--to the brand's signature quilted handbags.
I have a feeling young Hollywood hipsters and fashionistas, as well as the non-Hollywood hipster set, are going to get their hands on these as quickly as you can say "monitoring device", which apparently was Lagerfeld's inspiration.
Christian Dior
A certain style channel proclaimed suspenders a "fashion don't"--and I completely disagreed with them, questioning to myself, "Who's writing this stuff?"
I'm glad Galliano disagrees, too. I just love this outfit.
Pretty Dresses at Lanvin
One of my favorite collections of the season, designer Alber Elbaz hit the nail on the head with his gorgeous goddess-worthy dresses--from their brilliant color to their fluid shapes. Bravo!
I have a feeling young Hollywood hipsters and fashionistas, as well as the non-Hollywood hipster set, are going to get their hands on these as quickly as you can say "monitoring device", which apparently was Lagerfeld's inspiration.
Christian Dior
A certain style channel proclaimed suspenders a "fashion don't"--and I completely disagreed with them, questioning to myself, "Who's writing this stuff?"
I'm glad Galliano disagrees, too. I just love this outfit.
Pretty Dresses at Lanvin
One of my favorite collections of the season, designer Alber Elbaz hit the nail on the head with his gorgeous goddess-worthy dresses--from their brilliant color to their fluid shapes. Bravo!
H20 Flow in the House...
I love these sisters. They're smokin' hot and talented--and they rock their style.
H20 Flow in the House: Dawn (left) and Jane (right) Stone
Here's their album:
H20 Flow in the House: Dawn (left) and Jane (right) Stone
Here's their album:
"Autumn Equinox" celebration hosted by Glenn Belverio...lower east side
Glenn Belverio is the author of Confessions from the Velvet Ropes
http://confessionsvelvetropes.typepad.com/my_weblog
The fabulous Glenn Belverio and Patrick McDonald
I was thinking about Madonna in Boderline when I was getting dressed...
Metallic oxfords--they're back
...as seen at:
http://confessionsvelvetropes.typepad.com/my_weblog
The fabulous Glenn Belverio and Patrick McDonald
I was thinking about Madonna in Boderline when I was getting dressed...
Metallic oxfords--they're back
...as seen at:
RSC 30th Anniversary...kickoff party
7/21/07
The diamond anniversary for legendary Rock Steady Crew. The RSC 30th was a week-long string of events--Bboy/Bgirl battles, dance classes, a funk party, panel discussions, a special art show and, of course, the free outdoor concert and official afterparty. Always good people and good times--and great steez.
Photos by the one and only Joe Conzo.
Fever One
Bgirl Mega
Renegade
'Smerk'
Ladies in the House...photo by Ernie Pannicioli
...Fellas in the House
Pioneer status: Crazy Legs and Grand Master Caz
The diamond anniversary for legendary Rock Steady Crew. The RSC 30th was a week-long string of events--Bboy/Bgirl battles, dance classes, a funk party, panel discussions, a special art show and, of course, the free outdoor concert and official afterparty. Always good people and good times--and great steez.
Photos by the one and only Joe Conzo.
Fever One
Bgirl Mega
Renegade
'Smerk'
Ladies in the House...photo by Ernie Pannicioli
...Fellas in the House
Pioneer status: Crazy Legs and Grand Master Caz
Rock Steady Crew 30th Anniversary..."Rock Steady Love" art & photo exhibit @ adidas originals in soho
7-23-07
This was the opening reception. The show (which I was in charge of, thank you very much) was called "Rock Steady Love" and featured RSC-inspired works by acclaimed graffiti writers and photographers Henry Chalfant, Jose Parla, Joe Conzo, Ernie Pannicioli, Carlos 'Mare 139' Rodriguez, 'East 3', Marc 'Smerk' Cancino, Ervin Arana, and Ani Yapundzhyan.
Line before opening
Photographer Ernie Pannicioli and Wild Style director Charlie Ahearn
Bboy, (graffiti) writer Marc 'Smerk' Cancino
Crazy Legs and his "Crazy Legs" Adidas jacket circa '83. And photographs on the right by Henry Chalfant.
Carlos 'Mare 139' Rodriguez
Jose Parla = SOLD
Ervin Arana (left) and 'East 3' (right)
Marc 'Smerk' Cancino
Ernie Pannicioli...legendary
Crazy Legs and photographer Joe Conzo
Joe Conzo
Its' kind of hard to see the photos, but the 2 on the left are old black and white's (from like '81 or '82), and the colored ones on the right are of RSC today.
Scenery
This was the opening reception. The show (which I was in charge of, thank you very much) was called "Rock Steady Love" and featured RSC-inspired works by acclaimed graffiti writers and photographers Henry Chalfant, Jose Parla, Joe Conzo, Ernie Pannicioli, Carlos 'Mare 139' Rodriguez, 'East 3', Marc 'Smerk' Cancino, Ervin Arana, and Ani Yapundzhyan.
Line before opening
Photographer Ernie Pannicioli and Wild Style director Charlie Ahearn
Bboy, (graffiti) writer Marc 'Smerk' Cancino
Crazy Legs and his "Crazy Legs" Adidas jacket circa '83. And photographs on the right by Henry Chalfant.
Carlos 'Mare 139' Rodriguez
Jose Parla = SOLD
Ervin Arana (left) and 'East 3' (right)
Marc 'Smerk' Cancino
Ernie Pannicioli...legendary
Crazy Legs and photographer Joe Conzo
Joe Conzo
Its' kind of hard to see the photos, but the 2 on the left are old black and white's (from like '81 or '82), and the colored ones on the right are of RSC today.
Scenery
Rock Steady Crew 30th Anniversary...outdoor concert, Lincoln Park
7/29/07
There's all kinds of flavor at the RSC Anniversary outdoor concert, but the whole 'Legends' thing always seems to surpass it...
Legends: Mele Mel ('Muscle Simmons') and Crazy Legs
(from left) Leah, Eric Sermon (the green-eyed bandit) of EPMD, Craig G, Keith Murray, Crazy Legs, and Parish Smith of EPMD
Rock Steady Crew, Servin' Ervin (center)
EPMD rockin' steady
Crazy Legs and Treach of Naughty by Nature
RSC Bgirls in the House: Bonita, Mari, Jeskilz, Renegade, Mega, and future Bboy lil' Kingston
Naughty by Nature and Mele Mel
Future Bboy
Future Bboy
There's all kinds of flavor at the RSC Anniversary outdoor concert, but the whole 'Legends' thing always seems to surpass it...
Legends: Mele Mel ('Muscle Simmons') and Crazy Legs
(from left) Leah, Eric Sermon (the green-eyed bandit) of EPMD, Craig G, Keith Murray, Crazy Legs, and Parish Smith of EPMD
Rock Steady Crew, Servin' Ervin (center)
EPMD rockin' steady
Crazy Legs and Treach of Naughty by Nature
RSC Bgirls in the House: Bonita, Mari, Jeskilz, Renegade, Mega, and future Bboy lil' Kingston
Naughty by Nature and Mele Mel
Future Bboy
Future Bboy
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