On Tuesday night, I went to Henri Bendel on Fifth Avenue to Slow Down and Cool Down with Skyn Iceland, a beauty brand making a splash with gentle and soothing ingredients to fight signs of fatigue and aging. Hosted by my friend Lara Eurdolian of Pretty Connected, the even drew an impressive amount of fashionistas and online beauty editors looking to discover the latest breakthrough in skincare.

Join my dear friend Lara Eurdolian of Pretty Connected, along with Lucky magazine accessories editor Melissa Lum this Thursday, March 7th for the grand opening of the Pandora boutique in Soho.  Shop the latest jewelry collection, including gorgeous charms for that chain link bracelet we all have in our jewelry boxes, while noshing on yummy […]

Last week I was invited to the Pier 59 in Chelsea for the launch party for Prabal Gurung for Target.  Housed in a large tent, the amusement park themed party featured games, a cornucopia of food trucks and a stocked bar for guests.  On the other side of the park was a pop-up shop with […]

Michelle Obama was the lady in red last night at the Inauguration Ball, where she donned a red gown by none other than designer Jason Wu, whom she wore to the first inauguration.  She chose a tomato red, floor-length custom made gown by Wu. Wearing a second Jason Wu gown was a curve ball most […]

White Collar hottie Matt Bomer looked extra fresh last night at the Creative Coalition Inauguration Gala as he sung the praises of President Barack Obama and his history making speech during the swearing in ceremony, especially the part where he identifies the LGBT community that stood up to the barrage of a police raid at […]

Actress Taraji P. Henson returned home to Washington, DC last night for the Creative Coalition Inauguration Gala.  The Academy Award nominated actress, who is an active member of the non-profit arts charity, wore a white Preen Morgan dress with a side zip and back cutouts for the occasion. She accessorized with a large brown and […]

The Illinois State Society held its inaugural gala at the Renaissance Washington Hotel in downtown Washington last night and the only word to describe it was EPIC! It was truly a taste of Illinois, especially for those of us who have never been.  With eight different musical groups, multiple levels of open bars, a champagne […]

A stunning Ashley Judd, dressed in a voluminous ballet pink lace gown by Dolce & Gabbana was the main attraction at the Kentucky Bluegrass Ball last night.  Held at the Marriott Wardman Hotel in Adams Morgan, the inauguration ball showcased the best of Kentucky, especially their bourbons.  Judd, when introduced to the crowd, hinted at […]

First Lady Michelle Obama, along with her daughters, Sasha and Malia, hosted a concert last night at The Walter E. Washington Convention Center for hundreds of military families.  The star-studded Kids’ Inaugural: Our Children. Our Future” concert featured high octane performances by Usher, Katy Perry, Mindless Behavior, Far East Movement, Soul Children of Chicago, Black Violin, […]

Last night, Glamour magazine editor-in-chief Cindi Leivie, joined by Anna Wintour, Mary J. Blige, Ethan Hawke, Diane von Furstenberg, Pharell Williams, Nina Totenberg, Chelsea Handler, Katie Couric, Andy Cohen, Cynthia Nixon honored the most influential women of 2012, who are making strides in empowering and improving the human condition in architecture, law, fashion, music, sports, […]

Each fall, the New York Junior League opens it’s lavish Upper East Side house for it members and their guests to fete fall.  This year’s theme for the sold out Home Coming party wasThe Roaring Gatsby Soirée,inspired by the newGreat Gatsby movie premiering this December, starring Leonardo DiCaprio, Carrey Mulligan and Toby Maguire.  The ladies of […]

I swore to my friend Kate last year that I would never partake in Fashion’s Night Out events opened to the public again. Not because I consider myself above everyone else, I just didn’t want to deal with the long lines, overcrowded stores and guests/customers elbowing me in the ribs to get a glimpse of […]