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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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

2010 International Day of Italian Cuisine 2010 International Day of Italian Cuisine

The Italian Culinary Academy held an exclusive two-day event, featuring demos, tastings, and discussions with top Italian chefs and the presentation of the Italian Worldwide awards.  Hosted by the Dean of the Academy and Chef/Partner …

To Paris With Love Premiere To Paris With Love Premiere

To Paris With Love opened on Thursday night with an after party at the Plaza Hotel.  In attendance were: the film’s stars John Travolta and his ever gorgeous wife, Kelly Preston, fresh from their kind …

Young Collector’s Night at the Winter Antiques Show Young Collector’s Night at the Winter Antiques Show

Thursday night, the Young Collectors held their annual party at the Winter Antiques Show.  The Park Avenue armory was atwitter with beautiful young things and gorgeous pieces!  My favorite stall was Bauman Books, which …

The American Antiques Show The American Antiques Show

When I was little, my mom loved to go antiquing but I have always been weird about anything second-hand.  With my belief that energy can be imbued into one’s possessions, it seems slightly creepy to …

Launch of The mun2 Look Launch of The mun2 Look

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It was a sizzlin’ Latin fiesta on Wednesday night as 1OAK filled with the city’s hottest Latino socialites to celebrate the launch of “The mun2 Look,” a new fashion and celebrity TV show …

Esquire celebrates the 500th Anniversary of Bénédictine Esquire celebrates the 500th Anniversary of Bénédictine

Esquire Magazine held a party at their Hearst NY headquarters to celebrate the 500th Anniversary of Bénédictine.   Bénédictine is a liqueur that garners it’s name from the Bénédictine monks, who produce it in their French …

ICP CLiCK: Dress Codes Party ICP CLiCK: Dress Codes Party

On January 14, the International Center of Photography held CLiCK: Dress Codes, a soiree to celebrate their third Triennial.  Sponsored by Pentax, Lancome, Diane Von Furstenberg, Splashlight Studios, and Moet Henessy, with an eclectic crowd …

Johnny Rockets Sports Lounge Johnny Rockets Sports Lounge

Johnny Rockets opened it’s new Sports Lounge at the 62nd & 1st location with a party hosted by legendary quarterback Joe Theismann!  Incorporated into the traditional Johnny Rockets family restaurant, the sports lounge has a …

Eric Daman “You Know You Want It” Book Launch Eric Daman “You Know You Want It” Book Launch

Eric Daman, the Costume Designer for “Gossip Girl” just published his style premier “You Know You Want It” with a foreword by Leighton Meester.  To celebrate, some of NY’s hottest young socialites and tastemakers attended …

Hyatt’s Andaz Wall Street Hyatt’s Andaz Wall Street

The first truly great party of the year took place Monday night to celebrate the opening of the Andaz Wall Street, a new luxury hotel from Hyatt.  Owned by the Hakimian Organization, Peykar Brothers Realty, …

Happy 75th Birthday Elvis! Happy 75th Birthday Elvis!

I have been a fan of Elvis‘ since I was a little girl!  Growing up, my local station used to have regular Elvis Weeks, where they would broadcast his movies every day at 3:00pm before …

World Premiere of “Brace for Impact” World Premiere of “Brace for Impact”

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The first major event of the year was the NY Premiere of the TLC documentary “Brace for Impact”, which chronicles the amazing story of Captain Chesley “Sully” Sullenberg and his heroic …

David Barton Toy Drive and Holiday Party David Barton Toy Drive and Holiday Party

It was back to the ’80’s at the David Barton Gym’s Toy Drive and Holiday Party!  All the boys and girls were out looking fabulously festive!

David Barton Toy Drive & Holiday Party

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Awesome Urban Daddy Holiday Party! Awesome Urban Daddy Holiday Party!

The one bad thing about not working in an office is that you don’t have a traditional holiday office party.  Thus, I was thrilled to attend the Urban Daddy holiday fete held at the Stephen …

Dior Daze Dior Daze

Harper’s Bazaar teamed up with Dior for a cocktail party at the Madison Avenue store.  Bubbly flowed, sweets were passed, a jazz ensemble jammed, and an artist was on hand to do lovely watercolor portraits …

The Roots Jam @ BB King’s The Roots Jam @ BB King’s

Had an awesome time at The Roots Jam on Wednesday night!  If you can ever make one of their legendary jams, definitely do it!  An eclectic mix of artists pass through, from Mos Def to …

American Folk Art Museum Young Patrons 100% Folk Party American Folk Art Museum Young Patrons 100% Folk Party

The Young Patrons of the American Folk Art Museum (45 West 53rd b/t 5th and 6th) held a party entitled “100% Folk” to celebrate the launching of the Young Patrons committee.  Americana was the theme …

Thursday Night Trilogy of Great Parties! Thursday Night Trilogy of Great Parties!

Bounced through three wonderful fetes last night!  First, a stop through the Swarovski Crystallized Store (499 Broadway) for their Holiday Review party.  Next to diamonds, crystals are a gal’s best friend and the shop offers …

The Limited celebrates The Peace Games The Limited celebrates The Peace Games

Last night, The Limited held a fundraising, shopping event at their Soho Pop-Up Store for the Peace Games organization. .” Hosted by the adorable Rashida Jones, a swell time was had by all with the …

2009 Opera News Awards 2009 Opera News Awards

Had cocktails with the wonderful Metropolitan Opera Guild for their 2009 Opera News Awards at Gotham Hall last night.  The Guild has an illustrious history.  In 1935, the Metropolitan Opera was in dire financial straits …

eBay Pop-Up Store eBay Pop-Up Store

Last night Kim Kardashian hosted a cocktail reception to celebrate eBay’s new holiday pop-up shop at 3 West 57th, the former home of Phillips auction house, and the home of Fortunoff before that.  There were …