tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-56802151613285281962024-03-12T19:09:08.095-04:00Josie's House of StyleJosie's House of Stylehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08893930585498911515noreply@blogger.comBlogger149125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5680215161328528196.post-27360548592926988512016-01-12T13:52:00.000-05:002016-01-12T14:06:52.730-05:00Puerto Rock Steady Music Festival, Puerto Rico5/5/15<br />
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This weekend, I went to the <a href="http://www.crazylegsworkshop.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #e69138;">Puerto Rock Steady Music Festival</span></a> in the beautiful beach town of Isabela. The 4-day event, produced by non other than Rock Steady Crew president, <a href="http://www.crazylegsworkshop.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #e69138;">Crazy Legs</span></a>, is basically an international destination for dance, music, sun, beach, food, chilling and fun (think music conference without chasing parties and 'business as usual'). Now in its third year, the festivities included intimate performances by Big Daddy Kane, Barbara Tucker, DJ Spinna and tons more, all under the breathtaking backdrop of Puerto Rico.<br />
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The event took place at the <a href="http://www.paradorvillasdelmarhau.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #e69138;">Parador Villas Del Mar Hau</span></a>, a laid-back, bohemian resort where the beachfront views are amazing.<br />
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<b>Montones Beach: The water here is crystal clear, with an average temperature of 81 degrees. There's nothing like it!</b></div>
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The event kicked off with an evening pool party and meet-and-greet. So nice to see new and <i>familia</i> faces. </div>
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<b>Voodoo Ray, Crazy Legs and Jansy Gonzalez</b></div>
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<b>Big Daddy Kane and his beautiful wife, Shawnette</b></div>
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<b>DJ Tahliem</b></div>
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<b>Rock Steady Crew's EZ Mike (left) and Jazzy Jes (right)</b><br />
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<b>David Calle, <i>moi</i> and Peter Connell</b></div>
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During the days, it was all about relaxing on the beach, listening to great DJ sets and making new friends. There were also mid-morning dance and workout classes for those who wanted to burn off the previous evening's indulgences (myself included).<br />
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<b>Beach scene: Big Daddy Kane (right) took over the turntables and showed that he's more than an MC. Photo courtesy of the one-and-only <a href="http://joeconzo.com/wp/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #e69138;">Joe Conzo</span></a>.</b><br />
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<b>Rock Steady Crew's B-girl Mega with Michele Byrd McPhee</b></div>
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<b>Just4Rockers' b-girl Hurricane with son, Danny, chilling on Montones Beach. Photo by <a href="http://joeconzo.com/wp/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #e69138;">Joe Conzo</span></a>.</b></div>
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<b>Nothing but blue skies and beautiful, clear blue water. Photo by Jazzy Jes.</b></div>
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<b>There is a large lagoon on one side of the beach—perfect for kids (and for adults who preferred to just wade in the warm water with a cold drink!).</b></div>
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<b>Clowning around: Rock Steady's DJ DV One and b-boy Ynot</b></div>
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<b>Puerto Rock Steady love: A banner hanging from the balcony of one of the villas</b></div>
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<b>A mid-morning dance workshop taught by Rock Steady Crew's Jazzy Jes and EZ Mike. Photo by <a href="http://joeconzo.com/wp/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #e69138;">Joe Conzo</span></a>.</b></div>
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<b>Straight from France: The <span style="color: #e69138;"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/Nacera.Bgirl.Hurricane/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #e69138;">Just4Rockers Crew</span></a> </span>2-on-2 b-boy/b-girl battle, where the winners received a trip to Paris to represent Puerto Rico at the Just4Rockers Jam in 2016. Photo by <a href="http://joeconzo.com/wp/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #e69138;">Joe Conzo</span></a>.</b></div>
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A short walk along Montones Beach (toward Playa Jobos) takes you to one of Isabela's tourist attractions: the storied blowhole where, legend has it, a man named Jacinto fell in with his favorite cow (he kept the cow tied to himself, so when it got to close to the edge...well, you get the idea). It's said to bring good luck when you shout out, "Jacinto! Dame la vaca (give me the cow)!" as the spray comes up.</div>
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On Saturday night, longtime Rock Steady member Lea Maxwell, along with her culinary crew, Grace Gonzaga, Jeff Jessop and Samantha Hershey, prepared an <i>uh-mazing</i> Filipino "Kamayan"-style dinner, specially for RSC members. I've never seen anything like it!</div>
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<b>Pit master: Jeff Jessop holding down the grill</b></div>
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A big congratulations was also in order for Rock Steady DJ Margie 'KaoticBlaze' <span style="background: white; color: black; mso-themecolor: text1; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">Nuñez </span>(right), who just graduated with a degree in Communications <i>and</i> Sociology. Congrats, girl!</div>
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<b>Grandmaster Caz, Joe Conzo and DJ Velcro</b><br />
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Later that night, house singer Barbara Tucker performed—and killed it—at an outdoor concert and party. Photo by<a href="http://joeconzo.com/wp/" target="_blank"> <span style="color: #e69138;">Joe Conzo</span></a>.<br />
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<b>Going strong: Margie 'KaoticBlaze' <span style="background: white; color: black; mso-themecolor: text1; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">Nuñez, Crazy Legs and Jazzy Jes at <a href="http://www.larespuestapr.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #e69138;">La Respuesta</span></a></span></b></div>
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3 AM and the party was still going strong... Really looking forward to <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/533334910138291/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #e69138;">Puerto Rock Steady 2016</span></a>! Until then, I plan on catching up on some sleep.</div>
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One of the first things I like to do when traveling to new, distant places is check out the local food markets. It's a great way to get a true sense of the people, the lifestyle and find out from the locals what's good to eat! Plus, it's always so colorful and full of (real) life. Here's a little piece of the action captured from my phone. It was loud, crowded and wonderful! (Love the girl waving at the end.)<br />
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A small street strung with lamp shades.<br />
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What was most surprising to me about the area was the amount of graffiti everywhere. There wasn't one wall or building that wasn't tagged up in some way.<br />
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And finally, we made it!<br />
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Maidens of Caryatids on the Erechtheion<br />
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The Acropolis has been under an extensive restoration and conservation program since 1975. Many of the ruins are being restored with new marble. The contrast is amazing to see in person—and really allows you to imagine what this place must have looked like centuries ago.<br />
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Greece was, by far, one of my most memorable trips. I definitely plan on returning. It is a mythical place that takes you back to a time of gods and goddesses—and is truly heavenly!</div>
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Ios is a small island just north of Santorini (about a 45-minute ferry ride away). It's best known for its beaches—and, during high season, its nightlife and party scene. We went there for one thing: <i>chilling</i>. The hotel we stayed at is called <a href="http://www.liostasi.gr/" target="_blank">Liostasi</a>, which I highly recommend if you ever visit. It's a short drive up the cliffside from the port, walking distance to the island's main village, Chora, and the people, the grounds and the food were all UH-mazing! Oh, and the view of the sea…(!!!).</div>
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<b>Liostasi Hotel. Loved it here! Our stay was short—only a few days, but we made friends with much of the staff, who were beyond friendly.</b></div>
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<b>"Crazy Legasus."</b></div>
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<b>A top shelf bar and St. Germain made Legs and Peter very happy.</b><br />
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<b>Swimming as the sun sets made David happy.</b></div>
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<b>THIS is my happiness!</b></div>
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We ate a restaurant called <a href="https://www.facebook.com/katogios" target="_blank">Katogi</a>, where the dishes are served mezze style (small, like tapas). If you're ever in Ios, this place is a must! The food is to die for, the people are fun and super-friendly and the decor is colorful, bohemian and kitschy. I wish I would have taken a picture before we dove in, but I recommend everything on the menu (which is pretty much what we ordered).</div>
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<b>"<i>Opa</i>!" </b>Ouza, the traditional Greek after-dinner drink.<br />
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Josie's House of Stylehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08893930585498911515noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5680215161328528196.post-40443360533474068112014-10-18T14:59:00.000-04:002014-10-18T15:31:56.077-04:00September In Greece10/18<br />
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Nothing inspires me more than traveling—escaping the day-to-day grind to experience new places, see different worlds, meet new people and eat different food! I've always wanted to go to Greece and this September, I finally made it. I stayed in Santorini, visited Ios, then spent my last weekend in Athens. In short, I was f@#king blown away! (Being in good company didn't hurt either.) I'll let the pictures do the talking…<br />
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It was nighttime when we arrived to our cliffside cave house in Santorini, so you can imagine our awe when we opened the bedroom door in the morning to this (!!!).<br />
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Our first days were spent exploring the village of Oia. It was exactly as I'd imagined: aged white-washed walls, narrow, stone walkways, bright pink bougainvillea and ridiculous views of the Aegean Sea! </div>
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The man. The myth. "Crazy Legasus."</div>
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In good company: Peter Connell, Crazy Legs and David Calle.</div>
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Oia's main strip and square is long and filled with super-quaint shops and restaurants. Touristy and often over-crowded in the high-season, yes—but charming as hell!</div>
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Steps—or rather, stairs—away from our villa was this hidden gem, <a href="http://www.atlantisbooks.org/" target="_blank">Atlantis Books</a>. </div>
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The cavernous interior: All of the shelves were built by the staff and they had books of all sorts in multiple languages, including English.</div>
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The ceilings (so cool)!<br />
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Down—and I mean <i>waaay</i> down—the cliffside village of Oia is Amoudi Bay, a small port and fishing area with tavernas that sit right on sea. This was, by far, one of my absolute favorite spots in Santorini. It's a bit of a mission to get to by foot. You have to walk down super-steep, zig-zagging stairs (300+ in total). And then there's the walk back up… But it is SO worth it, and part of the experience. Plus, the views on the way are breathtaking.<br />
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Fava, Santorini salad, boiled greens with lemon and olive oil and eggplant salad. I ate at least one of these dishes with each meal every day.</div>
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Freshly-made baklava. SO good—and no guilt (the stairs)!<br />
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Just around the volcanic rocks of Amoudi Bay is another hidden gem: a rocky cove where you can swim in Santorini's emerald green and brilliant blue water. UH-mazing!!<br />
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Our travel buddies, Peter and David.<br />
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Located at the southern side of Santorini, about a 10 minute from the ancient site of <span style="background-color: white; color: #2a2a2a; line-height: 16.639999389648438px;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Akrotíri</span></span>, is Red Beach—famous for it's red and black volcanic rock landscape. The beach is accessible by boat or by foot via a long, rocky path over the cliff.</div>
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Red and black pebbles: If you visit Red Beach, bring water socks.</div>
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Spotted: Legs stops to take a picture with a fan.</div>
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The hike to and from the beach can really build an appetite. Fortunately, there are no shortage of waterfront restaurants in the area. We stopped at The Dolphins, where tables sit right on the jetty.<br />
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This lil' guy chilled out with us while we were eating. What a cutie.<br />
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Legs with Bari Medgaus, Christine Marconi and newlyweds Christina and James Bell.</div>
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Never been happier...</div>
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We made several stops along the way. Swimming in this water was truly magical! Bari described it best: "The ocean is a life force." It's true! I've never felt more energized.</div>
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I stopped by the opening reception of José Parlá's latest solo exhibition at the <a href="http://brycewolkowitz.com/h/" target="_blank">Brian Wolkowitz Gallery</a> on 24th Street in NYC. Titled "In Media Res,"the show features new paintings, sculptures and installations that chronicle the artist's life—from childhood to present—with influences from his travels around the world. If you're a fan of José's work (like me!), I highly recommend checking it out. The exhibition will be up until October 18.</div>
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<b> José Parlá and moi</b><br />
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<br />Josie's House of Stylehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08893930585498911515noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5680215161328528196.post-9104508562541445682014-07-28T06:51:00.001-04:002014-07-31T08:08:53.374-04:00Rock Steady Crew 37th Anniversary Battles, NYC7/27<br />
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Happy 37th Anniversary to Rock Steady Crew! This year's battles went down on Saturday, July 26th at <a href="http://srbbrooklyn.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #b45f06;">SRB Brooklyn</span></a> and, as usual, hundreds of dancers from around world came to do their thing. The event was hosted by <a href="https://www.facebook.com/GRANDMASTERCAZ" target="_blank"><span style="color: #b45f06;">Grandmaster Caz</span></a> of the legendary Cold Crush Brothers and <a href="https://www.facebook.com/bboybailrok" target="_blank"><span style="color: #b45f06;">Bailey 'BailRok' Munoz</span></a> (aka Bboy Bailrok) of RSC.</div>
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<b>This year, the crew celebrated it's fabulous ladies: (from left) Bonita, Feenx, Mega, Jazzy Jes, My Verse, Kaotic Blaze, Lea Maxwell and Masami</b></div>
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<b>The winners of the 2 on 2 bgirl battles, Sunny from NYC and Pauline from Holland, with RSC's Feenx and Bonita</b></div>
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<b>The winner of the 1 on 1 bboy battles: Kidglyde from the Dynamic Rockers, with RSC's Crazy Legs, EZ Mike, Ynot and Bonita</b><br />
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<b>Love these RSC ladies: My Verse, Kaotic Blaze, Jazzy Jes, Feenx</b><br />
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<b>Honey Dips in the house: Lea Maxwell, </b><b>Crazy Legs a</b><b>nd Grace Gonzaga </b><br />
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<b>News 12 interviewing Grandmaster Caz</b><br />
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<b>Me and my bestie, Danielle Saxe</b><br />
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<b> Rock Steady Crew: (clockwise) EZ Mike, DJ JS-1, Crazy Legs, My Verse, Bailrok, Feenx, Jazzy Jes, Kaotic Blaze, Lea Maxwell and Ynot</b><br />
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Last night I joined my good friend, fashion writer and blogger, <a href="http://confessionsvelvetropes.typepad.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #b45f06;">Glenn Belverio</span></a>, at the London Hotel in NYC to celebrate <a href="http://nicholask.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #b45f06;">Nicholas K</span></a>'s debut at Milan Fashion Week. Designers (and siblings) Nicholas and Christopher Kunz, along with three other labels, were selected by IMG Fashion and DHL for the inaugural <a href="http://dhlexported.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #b45f06;">DHL Exported Program</span></a>, which supports the international growth of brands. Nicholas K will show their collection in Italy this September and in February 2015. Congrats!<br />
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<b> Designer's Nicholas and Christopher Kunz</b><br />
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<b> Together again: me and Glenn</b><br />
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<br />Josie's House of Stylehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08893930585498911515noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5680215161328528196.post-54998585661818282232014-04-17T22:24:00.000-04:002014-04-17T22:24:08.787-04:00Screening of HBO Latino's "Santana: De Corazón", Hudson Theater, NYC<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">4/16</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Thank you to my handsome date, <a href="http://teadycrew77/?fref=ts" target="_blank"><span style="color: #e69138;">Crazy Legs</span></a>, for taking me to the private screening of HBO Latino's "Santana: De Corazón"—a pre-concert documentary about guitar legend, Carlos Santana, before his group's show in Guadalajara. Airing on April 21st, the special is the first half of a two-part series: On May 3rd, the "<span style="background-color: white; line-height: 16px;">Santana-</span><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 16px;">Corazon: Live from <span class="xn-location" itemprop="contentLocation" itemscope="" itemtype="http://schema.org/Place"><span itemprop="geo" itemscope="" itemtype="http://schema.org/address"><span itemprop="addressLocality">Mexico</span></span></span>: Live It to Believe It" concert and documentary will air in the U.S. and simulcast in Latin America and the Caribbean. </span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; line-height: 16px;"><b><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">On the red carpet: Carlos Santana </span></b></span><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Interview with Crazy Legs</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Me and my date</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">A little Hudson Theater scenery. Cocktails and h<span style="background-color: white; line-height: 18px;">ors d'oeuvres</span> before the screening. </span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Seated…time for a selfie</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Famed graffiti artist John "Crash" Matos donated a special painting, signed by </span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">him and Santana, that will be auctioned off in L.A. Proceeds will go to Santana's Milagro Foundation.</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Carlos Santana and John "Crash" Matos</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The cover of Santana's new CD: "<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; line-height: 21px;">Corazón</span>" — out on May 6.</span></b><br />
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Josie's House of Stylehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08893930585498911515noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5680215161328528196.post-38385241723419220442014-01-19T11:32:00.003-05:002014-01-24T07:17:31.242-05:00The Influencers Dinner — Cocktail Party, NYC1/18/14<br />
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You may have read about it in the <span style="color: #b45f06;"><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2013/10/10/fashion/want-to-meet-influential-new-yorkers-invite-them-to-dinner.html?_r=0" target="_blank"><i>New York Times</i></a> </span>or <a href="http://www.forbes.com/sites/sethporges/2013/06/11/inside-the-secretive-manhattan-dinner-party-where-deals-are-made/" target="_blank"><i><span style="color: #b45f06;">Forbes Magazine</span></i></a>: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/InfluencersDinner" target="_blank"><span style="color: #b45f06;">The Influencers Dinner</span></a>, a private, invitation-only get together, hosted by <a href="http://www.jonlevytlb.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #b45f06;">Jon Levy</span></a>, where 12 exceptional individuals partake in cooking, eating, networking—and afterward, drinking. Last weekend, my boyfriend was invited as a guest, so I had the honor of attending the second half—the cocktail party, along with my good friend, Peter Connell.<br />
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<b>Under the Influence: Me, Jon Levy and Crazy Legs</b><br />
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<b> The apartment is filled with art, many of it by Jon's father, the painter Benjamin Levy</b><br />
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<b>The most interesting men in the room: Peter Connell and Crazy Legs</b></div>
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<b>Later in the evening, dinner guests gathered in the bedroom for a special toast. I got to do the honors of sabering the champagne. That was fun!</b><br />
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<b> The aftermath...</b><br />
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I went to the book launch party for <i>I Am Dandy: The Return of the Elegant Gentleman</i> at Bergdorf Goodman on Thursday evening with my good friend, writer Glenn Belverio. The store was packed, the prosecco was flowing and, as expected, the party was filled with impeccably dressed men.</div>
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With my best friend, giving my new DVF lace jumpsuit some play...</div>
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<br />Josie's House of Stylehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08893930585498911515noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5680215161328528196.post-80734251518578627162013-06-28T22:21:00.002-04:002013-10-12T10:40:15.527-04:00Inspiration: Costa Rica6/26<br />
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I know it's been a while. What can I say, life has been busy. Fortunately, travel is one of the things that has been keeping me occupied. I was recently in Quepos, Costa Rica—a small fishing town in the Puntarenas province—for my birthday. This isn't a place where much fashion lives, but instead, where fashion is inspired. (And where one gets much-needed R&R.)<br />
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<b>It is impossible to not be awestruck by the beauty of Costa Rica's nature. No wonder they protect and value it more than anything..."Pura Vida!"</b></div>
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<b>I was obsessed with the patterns, colors and textures of these trees.</b><br />
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<b>Even the bugs and unknown creatures were amazing to me (and I usually really dislike those things).</b><br />
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<b>Ida freaked out if I saw this large spider in the city. But here, it's breathtaking. Look at all of its different patterns.</b></div>
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Josie's House of Stylehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08893930585498911515noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5680215161328528196.post-42499237531823932062013-01-12T19:14:00.001-05:002013-01-17T06:50:19.899-05:00Unveiling of José Parlá's "Diary of Brooklyn" at the Barclays Center<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
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<br />Josie's House of Stylehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08893930585498911515noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5680215161328528196.post-39125223547094784932012-12-18T07:15:00.002-05:002012-12-18T07:15:40.801-05:00Holiday Windows on 5th Avenue, NYC12/17<br />
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Every year I love going to see the holiday windows up on 5th Avenue. My favorite: Bergdorf Goodman. This year, they did not disappoint. Called "The BG Follies 2012," the windows are inspired by entertainments such as the Ziegfeld Follies, Vaudeville revues and Busby Berkeley’s Hollywood musicals of the 1930s. They're an Art Deco dream! Go see them at night to really capture the mood.<br />
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Josie's House of Stylehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08893930585498911515noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5680215161328528196.post-3284877449676816512012-10-14T22:20:00.004-04:002012-10-14T22:40:13.288-04:00Mare139 Limited-Edition Scarf10/14<br />
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I'm super excited about my friend, artist <a href="http://www.m139design.com/">Carlos "Mare139" Rodriguez's </a> limited-edition printed silk scarf. Only 20 were made and 10 are for sale. Unruly Gallery in Amsterdam just launched them a few weeks ago—and their website is the only place besides the gallery that you can buy one. Mine just arrived this week and I'm psyched! The packaging is beautiful and it even comes with a small canvas print. I don't know whether I should wear the scarf or or frame it... If you're interested in buying one (and if they're still available) go to <a href="http://www.unrulygallery.com/product/unruly-scarf">UrulyGallery.com</a>.<br />
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Josie's House of Stylehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08893930585498911515noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5680215161328528196.post-3904830891599501762012-09-08T15:13:00.001-04:002012-09-09T10:53:55.426-04:00Fashion's Night Out, NYC9/8<br />
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Fashion's Night Out kicked off New York Fashion Week on Thursday, so I hit the town with my good friend, stylist <a href="http://robynvictoria.com/" target="_blank">Robyn Victoria Fernandes</a>, to support (any excuse to shop) and celebrate. Our first stop: Shoe shopping at Jean-Michel Cazabat on Bleeker Street in the West Village, where R&B singer Maxwell was co-hosting a fete and I found myself a new pair of pumps. <br />
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<b>The designer himself: Jean-Michel Cazabat</b><br />
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<b> The always lovely, Robyn Victoria Fernandes</b><br />
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<b>My new pumps</b><br />
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<b>Walking down Bleeker Street, we passed by the Marc Jacobs store where they were giving away fingerless gloves. Inside the store, guests were lined up to take pictures with this mouse. I'm still trying to figure that one out...</b></div>
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<b>Designer Richie Rich wearing this year's official Fashion's Night Out t-shirt at Jimmy Choo </b><br />
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<b>At the Alexander McQueen store, a guest rocking lace bunny ears and veil</b></div>
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<b>At the Puma store, where I tried to buy a pair of Alexander McQueen for Puma black leather high tops. Unfortunately they didn't have my size. Here, the street-chic girl who helped me. Love her look. </b><br />
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<b>Looking gorgeous as ever</b></div>
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Until next year...Josie's House of Stylehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08893930585498911515noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5680215161328528196.post-6198846897897588872012-08-23T21:43:00.000-04:002012-08-23T21:43:09.333-04:00America's Next Top Model Premiere Party @ The Tribeca Grand, NYC 8/23<br />
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Last night I went to the premiere party for the new season of America's Next Top Model, College Edition, with my good friend, fashion writer and blogger, Glenn Belverio. I don't watch much TV, but I have definitely spent an entire Sunday glued to the tube after being sucked into an America's Next Top Model marathon (oh, the drama)—and based on the first episode that we saw, the new season is going to be good (and funny). This season's judges are PR maven Kelly Cutrone, fashion blogger Bryanboy, celeb stylist Johnny Wujek and boxer-turned-supermodel Rob Evans. The show premieres this Friday, 8/24, so tune in.<br />
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<b>Bed Time: I don't normally hop into bed with strangers, but for this I made the exception. Tyra told me keep my champagne glass in hand for the shot—what a party girl. From left: Kelly Cutrone, Tyra Banks, Rob Evans and <i>moi</i>.</b><br />
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<b>Dancer and choreographer Jonté, who will work with the models as the movement mentor (and this boy <i>can </i>move!).</b><br />
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<b>Me and Rob Evans. I asked him how often he works out, what with his busy schedule and all (and being a former boxer). He said he doesn't. How unfair is that?! That's a 24-year-old for you. </b></div>
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<b> My always fabulous date, Glenn Belverio, enjoying a pre-party cocktail at The Yard at the Soho Grand. </b></div>
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Josie's House of Stylehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08893930585498911515noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5680215161328528196.post-36202252365889782972012-07-17T06:51:00.000-04:002012-07-17T06:51:08.153-04:00On The Street.....Fifth Avenue, NYC7/16<br />
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I passed by the Louis Vuitton store on Fifth Avenue to see the highly anticipated collaborative collection with Japanese artist, Yayoi Kasuma. The store's exterior and windows are covered in Kasuma's signature dots (so cool!), but the best is the lifelike wax figure of the artist herself. Do check it out if you're in NYC. The collection launches nationwide on July 19.<br />
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<a href="http://www.noburestaurants.com/" target="_blank">Nobu</a>, the well-known Japanese restaurant owned by celebrity chef <span class="st">Nobuyuki</span> "Nobu" Matsuhisa, actor Robert De Niro, and producer Meir Teper, is opening its first ever hotel in Las Vegas. I went to a special sneak peak on Sunday evening at the original Nobu in Tribeca where Matsuhisa, De Niro and Teper unveiled a glimpse inside the rooms and a taste of the menu. Set to open at the end of the year (they'll start accepting reservations in October), Nobu Hotel will be connected to Caesars Palace, taking over its Centurion Tower and creating its very own 180-room boutique hotel complete with a 12,775 square-foot Nobu restaurant and, my personal favorite, 24-hour Nobu room service. Trust me when I say, from what I sampled Sunday night, you'll want to check-in as soon as possible. Rooms start at $300.<br />
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<b>Meir Teper, Robert De Niro and <span class="st">Nobuyuki</span> "Nobu" Matsuhisa</b><br />
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<b>The hotel is designed by architect, David Rockwell. Here, a glimpse inside one of the East-meets-West-inspired rooms, which features custom calligraphy on the wall.</b><br />
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<b>Hello, Room Service?: The hotel's 24-hour menu includes sushi and Japanese bento boxes. YUM!</b><br />
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<b>A traditional Japanese breakfast would include a bento box of cooked fish, vegetables and other small side dishes, like below. In America, it's more like lunch or breakfast. To me, it's like heaven!</b><br />
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<b>A guest wearing a lovely Lanvin top.</b><br />
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<b>Shout out to my friend, Jed Wexler, for inviting us. (From left) Crazy Legs, moi, Jed Wexler and Thea Anderson. </b><br />
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I had the pleasure of spending 9 fabulous days traveling in Andalusia and Madrid for my birthday and am happy to report that I am back and inspired! There is so much charm and beauty everywhere, from the narrow cobblestone streets (some of them more like alleys) to the Moorish architecture to the colorful aged walls. And the food...!</div>
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<b>Wrought Iron Window Frames and Balconies</b><br />
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<b>Bougainvillea</b><br />
SO beautiful! It grows everywhere and its brilliant color looks so amazing against the white walls and old architecture.<br />
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If you ever visit Seville, you have to go to The Real<span class="st"> Alcázar, a royal palace </span>that was originally a Moorish fort and is still used today by the royal family as the official Seville residence. Touristy? Yes. Worth it? HELL YES! It is one of the best and most beautiful examples of Mudéjar architecture (traditional Moorish style with Romanesque and Gothic elements). I fell in love with the colorful tiles, with their geometric and floral patterns, that blanketed the walls and ceilings and am already dreaming up ideas for my own home with my new found inspiration! (If only it could be as grand...) <br />
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<b>Doors</b><br />
From the Moors to doors...There is something about them that intrigued me.
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<b>Seville</b> <br />
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Of course I became obsessed with the food. Who couldn't? But that's a whole other post...<i><span lang="es">Hasta la próxima </span></i><span lang="es">(until next time)!</span><br />
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<br />Josie's House of Stylehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08893930585498911515noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5680215161328528196.post-27262810801327085292012-05-12T00:26:00.002-04:002012-05-12T00:26:48.105-04:00EVA Cocktail Party.....Downtown NYC5/11<br />
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Last night I accompanied my good friend, blogger and fashion writer <a href="http://confessionsvelvetropes.typepad.com/" target="_blank">Glenn Belverio</a>, to an intimate cocktail party at the boutique <a href="http://smrdg.kzrdh.servertrust.com/Default.asp" target="_blank">EVA</a> on Bowery in downtown NYC. The boutique is known for carrying directional, emerging designers and yesterday celebrated the unveiling of a new installation by the art and design collaborative <a href="http://www.ffixxed.com/index.html" target="_blank">ffiXXed</a>, based in Shenzen, China. A few pictures from the evening...<br />
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I couldn't stop trying these sunglasses on. You know when you're <i>really</i> attracted to something and want so badly for it be right for you, but no matter how many different times you look at it on yourself, there's just something about it that's off (I'm sure you've all dated someone like this)? Well, such was the case here. They had a thick half frame design with steel at the top—so cool. "You <i>need</i> them for your trip to Spain," Glenn insisted. But no dice. They just weren't quite my steez. I highly recommend them to anyone who likes big black shades, though. They're by a company called Cast and they're available on EVA's website <a href="http://smrdg.kzrdh.servertrust.com/SearchResults.asp?Cat=1892" target="_blank">here</a>.</div>
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<b>The style is called Goodnight Flamingo.</b><br />
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<b>Always a perfect date, Glenn Belverio and <i>moi</i>. </b><br />
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<br />Josie's House of Stylehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08893930585498911515noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5680215161328528196.post-71864482204910637872012-02-11T16:15:00.002-05:002012-05-11T21:15:31.103-04:00"The Dandy's New York" Photo Exhibit Opening Reception, Dorian Grey Gallery, NYC2/11<br />
This past Tuesday I went to the opening reception of "The Dandy's New York" photo exhibit by photographer Molua Muldown and multi‐media artist Lisa Pan at the <a href="http://www.doriangreygallery.com/index.html">Dorian Grey Gallery</a> in New York's East Village. The show's subject: famed dandy, Patrick McDonald. The exhibit features a series of portraits, mixed-media collages and Patrick's own poetry taken over the course of 10 years.<br />
Honestly, I'm surprised a show like this hasn't happened sooner. Patrick has been a muse and model for many in the fashion and art worlds since he arrived in New York in the late '70s. This show is a testament to him being one of—if not THE—most celebrated and recognized dandy's today and it definitely left me wanting to know more.<br />
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<b>The one and only, Patrick McDonald</b><br />
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<b>Photographer, Molua Muldow</b></div>
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<b>Lauren Ezersky</b><br />
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<b>Italo Portesani and fashion illustrator extraordinaire, Bil Donovan</b><br />
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<b>Laren Stover</b><br />
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<b>Paisley Dalton</b> <br />
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<b>Ronald Jackson</b><br />
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<b>My wonderful date, <a href="http://confessionsvelvetropes.typepad.com/" target="_blank">Glenn Belverio</a><span id="goog_1664445187"></span><span id="goog_1664445188"></span>, enjoying a martini before the show. </b><br />
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<b>This is my favorite photo from the show. A intimate glimpse of Patrick, sans makeup (and still looking fabulous), in bed at home.</b><br />
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On the subject of Dandyism, I stumbled upon a great blog called <a href="http://dandyportraits.blogspot.com/search/label/Patrick%20McDonald">The Dandy Portraits</a>, which features lovely photos of Patrick at his home in New York. Check it out!Josie's House of Stylehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08893930585498911515noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5680215161328528196.post-55237282536173417842012-01-15T13:45:00.001-05:002012-01-15T21:36:24.650-05:00Red Tails Movie Premiere, Ziegfeld Theater...NYC1/14/12<br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue',Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Last Tuesday I went to the New York premiere of George Lucas's new film, <a href="http://www.redtails2012.com/">Red Tails</a>—a story about the <span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 14px;">first all African-American aerial combat unit, known as the Tuskegee Airmen, during WW II—at the Ziegfeld Theater. The film is directed by Anthony Hemingway and stars Cuba Gooding Jr., Terrence Howard, Nate Parker, David Oyelowa and Elijah Kelley. The cast also includes recording artist, Ne-Yo, whose music I love.</span></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue',Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 14px;">Following the premiere was the afterparty at Gotham Hall, DJ'd by my personal favorite, Crazy Legs of the Rock Steady Crew.</span></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue',Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><b>On the red carpet: Crazy Legs and yours truly.</b></span><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><b>Inside the Ziegfeld Theater, after the movie, George Lucas, director </b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue',Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; line-height: 14px;"><b>Anthony Hemingway and the film's cast applauded the original remaining Tuskegee Airmen, who were sitting in the audience. (That's Ne-Yo in the red trench.)</b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEioeKJaJsxY87RwLXaSWZlm4pIqC5jzBmSMCc7ym-gmVlNaEUt7JSThvVuWEksOGQabZ-WBkwFp9gwyni5tzLrp-TCG_DuaYumUmFtA6vYZ7trHI3M50UQIGu4XjKq1hVTos4LNVwIFH4c/s1600/Red.Tails.Movie.Premiere.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEioeKJaJsxY87RwLXaSWZlm4pIqC5jzBmSMCc7ym-gmVlNaEUt7JSThvVuWEksOGQabZ-WBkwFp9gwyni5tzLrp-TCG_DuaYumUmFtA6vYZ7trHI3M50UQIGu4XjKq1hVTos4LNVwIFH4c/s400/Red.Tails.Movie.Premiere.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><b>The afterparty at Gotham Hall.</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7yMttKQzjgByTuHXLnAvVEqyQTPtk56YwZUVIOrOm2h5-N2VZRs-ToJeYGKuI6AbcWldHflAloedOm1C978WQZwg6TXLJ6aj5qE_hi10CFzggHSREP0-ebf_OrQBsLojSR0LZsX7hYUE/s1600/red.tails.movie.afterparty.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7yMttKQzjgByTuHXLnAvVEqyQTPtk56YwZUVIOrOm2h5-N2VZRs-ToJeYGKuI6AbcWldHflAloedOm1C978WQZwg6TXLJ6aj5qE_hi10CFzggHSREP0-ebf_OrQBsLojSR0LZsX7hYUE/s400/red.tails.movie.afterparty.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><b>Actor, Terrence Howard. (Yes, he's as handsome in person as he is on screen.)</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjp3VUeaC-kNlCvoJJYG6bZrP5hKX24ECOQiD7O45IUUAvuDv9lrc6Vk_UUu5CNLRrRLme_kOA7QnPuH2rZd0iKZkH8sEEyQu3es67p9-_DhKDxgvAMz0qMBPad2zNMfC7kFZroyuVpqno/s1600/Terrence.Howard.Red.Tails.afterparty.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjp3VUeaC-kNlCvoJJYG6bZrP5hKX24ECOQiD7O45IUUAvuDv9lrc6Vk_UUu5CNLRrRLme_kOA7QnPuH2rZd0iKZkH8sEEyQu3es67p9-_DhKDxgvAMz0qMBPad2zNMfC7kFZroyuVpqno/s400/Terrence.Howard.Red.Tails.afterparty.jpg" width="291" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><b>Crazy Legs doing his thing. They had him DJing on a balcony two stories above the party, which made for a spectacular view.</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiY2vj26kR18XGBZ5LsnHUuTUzZQsDSZk9Iu6aTdF1qwZ_YtAubYP1CKdUvmSo7vWQdjp3_bdeMgL6Q7Ty1WXt-z1l08lPraEfnGeUKA4GEMdV7nSaZer1TZSqDtLuUCqqBiM4xRZmVyng/s1600/crazy.legs.dj.red.tails.afterparty.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiY2vj26kR18XGBZ5LsnHUuTUzZQsDSZk9Iu6aTdF1qwZ_YtAubYP1CKdUvmSo7vWQdjp3_bdeMgL6Q7Ty1WXt-z1l08lPraEfnGeUKA4GEMdV7nSaZer1TZSqDtLuUCqqBiM4xRZmVyng/s400/crazy.legs.dj.red.tails.afterparty.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><b>Another gorgeous view: A guest's spiked Christian Louboutin pumps. </b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFWSotHL0I44YW5555YaLZlYWbNGPyB4FpUv9at3IYUwolRjZXjlUzJU6nwCp_zI9EhL12UWrhWvB5BsJ75rGAnCXYN-J1q3F_W4hl0hdy9-FMgxi8BJNJ08vJIrsKcbIGSNxdxv1SHMw/s1600/Christian.Loutoutin.Red.Tails.Afterparty2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFWSotHL0I44YW5555YaLZlYWbNGPyB4FpUv9at3IYUwolRjZXjlUzJU6nwCp_zI9EhL12UWrhWvB5BsJ75rGAnCXYN-J1q3F_W4hl0hdy9-FMgxi8BJNJ08vJIrsKcbIGSNxdxv1SHMw/s400/Christian.Loutoutin.Red.Tails.Afterparty2.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br />
<b>A very special thank you to the lovely Norma Garcia-Muro, director of international marketing for Lucasfilm and</b><b> hubby, Andrew Muro. For being the backbone of this enormous event, Norma was nothing but calm, cool and collected. God I love that!</b><br />
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</div><b>The movie is out in theaters on January 20th. Check it out!</b><br />
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