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TGATP Supports

On the beat at charity events with info on how you can leave your philanthropic mark.

Dove Chocolate hosts a Chocoholic Dream Day Dove Chocolate hosts a Chocoholic Dream Day

Dove Chocolate, in conjunction with iVillage, hosted an afternoon of pampering and chocolate at the Chelsea Market.  Guests were treated to chocolate hand massages, hair styling, makeup applications, and a wine and a hot chocolate …

Brother Jimmy’s Opens in Union Square Brother Jimmy’s Opens in Union Square

As Brother Jimmy’s is my favorite NY BBQ spot, there was no place I wanted to be more than the opening of the new branch in Union Square (116 East 16th St. b/tw Irving Place …

Liberty of London for Target Liberty of London for Target

With the economic times still very tight and not appearing to be getting better as quickly as we would like, the designer lines from Target are a budget fashionista’s dream!  The Liberty of London …

GMHC presents SAVOR hosted by Ted Allen GMHC presents SAVOR hosted by Ted Allen

Last night, the GMHC presented SAVOR, an awesome culinary event at Gotham Hall with a menu prepared by seven of New York City’s top chefs!  Hosted by Ted Allen of the Food Network’s “Chopped”, the …

TGATP 2010 Oscar Fashion Roundup TGATP 2010 Oscar Fashion Roundup

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Oscar Fashions were a mixed bag with 50% of the gals getting it right and the other 50% needing to slap their stylists!  Hilariously, my worst of the night was Viveca Fox, …

TGATP 2010 Oscar Predictions TGATP 2010 Oscar Predictions

Movies have always been a major Love in my Life as I am fortunate enough to a Mom who exposed me to every genre.  When I was a child, my Mom and I would spent …

TGATP’s Take On for 3/07/10 TGATP’s Take On for 3/07/10

Linda Holmes of NPR, James Poniewozik of Time Magazine (he’s probably just pissed he got such a Cod-awful last name!) and Alan Sepinwall of NJ.com (who the Yahoo TV Blog dubbed a “respected TV critic” …

Independent Spirit Awards Fashion Roundup Independent Spirit Awards Fashion Roundup

(AP Photo/Matt Sayles)
Fashions at the Indie Spirit Awards were too dark this year!  The sea of black made everyone look like they were attending a funeral rather than a festive occasion!
The roundup: At least, Mariah …

White House Black Market/ELLE Magazine Pre-Spirit Awards Event White House Black Market/ELLE Magazine Pre-Spirit Awards Event

From our the TGATP/LA informants:
Wednesday night in LA, White House Black Market partnered with ELLE Magazine and actress Rachelle Lefevre at the their Beverly Center boutique to celebrate tonight’s Film Independent Spirit …

20 Questions (well,11) with Liam O’Maonlai of the Hothouse Flowers 20 Questions (well,11) with Liam O’Maonlai of the Hothouse Flowers

I have known the Hothouse Flowers for almost half my Life, having met them during my whirlwind days as a PR Girl/Band-Aid in London.  So it is always like having family in town when they …

TGATP Must Have Item: Panasonic Lumix Fz35 TGATP Must Have Item:  Panasonic Lumix Fz35

In between a standard point and shoot and a more advanced SLR , the Panasonic Lumix Fz35 is a little piece of camera heaven!  I was gifted with one and I am hooked on all …

TGATP’s Take On for 2/26/10 TGATP’s Take On for 2/26/10

Bauer Griffin.com/Us Magazine
By February, I am deep into hibernation mode and actively wishing for the winter weather to make a hasty exit!  This past week’s storms has made me remain for the most part That …

Win an Awesome Oscar Party Pack from Turner Classic Movies! Win an Awesome Oscar Party Pack from Turner Classic Movies!

TGATP is mad for the Oscars!  Growing up, my Mom and I used to dress up, prepare an Oscar meal, and watch the proceedings as if we were there!  I still do that every year …

TGATP gets a SPANXing! TGATP gets a SPANXing!

“I love Spanx.  I LOVE Spanx!  I wear Spanx every single day.  I’ve given up panties.  I wear Spanx!”  – Oprah Winfrey
Spanx is a life saver for every woman enabling you to hold it in, …

TGATP’s Take On for 2/20/10 TGATP’s Take On for 2/20/10

First off, I hope you like the new look of the site.  In the words of the great Walter Colton “Most plagiarists, like the drone, have neither taste to select, industry to acquire, nor skill …

Guvera.com: The Second Coming of Free Music Downloads Guvera.com: The Second Coming of Free Music Downloads

Last night, I saw the future of the music business and it is Guvera!  With the industry on life support due to a mixture of greed, bad business, and creative decisions, and the billions of …

BeBe Store Opening BeBe Store Opening

Bebe opened its newest location at 488 Broadway (b/tw Spring and Broome) with a fete sponsored by ELLE on Monday.  Not sure if it was the official opening, as it was a rather oddly unglamorous …

TGATP Hot and Not List for 2/15/10 TGATP Hot and Not List for 2/15/10

Janice Combs
HOT:   Janice Combs (a.k.a P-Diddy’s mom) in the front row at Dennis Basso.  She looked absolutely amazing!  And Anna Wintour’s running exit with four assistants at her heels from the same show.  How divalicious …

The Fifteenth Anniversary of Pier 59 Studios The Fifteenth Anniversary of Pier 59 Studios

There is nothing I love more than animals!  I have always had a pet or three and am currently blessed to be co-habitiating with Dinah Washington Cat, the most personable seven pounds of feline love …

Jimmy Choo 24:7 Launch Jimmy Choo 24:7 Launch

Like every TGATP gal, I am totally mad for shoes! (My mother is the literal Imelda Marcos of shoes!  Seems like she has thousands of pairs!) And nobody does shoes better than Jimmy Choo!  Last …

Women’s Day 7th Annual Red Dress Awards Women’s Day 7th Annual Red Dress Awards

Tuesday night Women’s Day changed, and possibly saved, my Life, when I was invited to cover their 7th Annual Red Dress Awards.  Sponsored by Campbell Soup Company, the evening celebrated the collaboration with Project Runway’s …

Migration of Senses presents “Chocolate & I” Migration of Senses presents “Chocolate & I”

Running from the 8th to the 14th the Chocolate & I Festival, (@ 511 West 25th Street) is a chocolate lovers dream with daily tastings and seminars all centering around the magical elixir!  The week …

Sundance Channel/Full Frontal Fashion “Catwalk Countdown” Launch Sundance Channel/Full Frontal Fashion “Catwalk Countdown” Launch

Thank God, that the Sundance Channel had the smarts to revive the Full Frontal Fashion franchise turning it into a mixture of TV and web content.  I always loved the original show and it is …

EXCLUSIVE: Hope Help & Relief Haiti: A Night of Humanity After Party EXCLUSIVE: Hope Help & Relief Haiti: A Night of Humanity After Party

I was blessed enough to be front and center for the Wyclef Jean performance at the after party for the Hope Help & Relief Haiti: A Night of Humanity event.  I had, unfortunately, missed the …

Congratulations Super Bowl XLIV Champion New Orleans Saints! Congratulations Super Bowl XLIV Champion New Orleans Saints!

So happy for the Saints in their first ever Super Bowl win!  Was invited by NYC It Girl (which is one of the names I had people vote on for before choosing TGATP) to a …

Happy Birthday, Bob Marley! Happy Birthday, Bob Marley!

That Girl At The Party salutes the music, prophecy, and activism of the great Bob Marley!  I will be listening to his music all day today in tribute.  He was yet another artist “gone too …

Sonia Rykiel pour H&M Knitwear Launch @ Bobo Sonia Rykiel pour H&M Knitwear Launch @ Bobo

Last night, the Sonia Rykiel pour H&M knitwear collection was displayed for the first time at an intimate preview party at local hotspot, Bobo, New York. Natalie Rykiel hosted the party and her New York …