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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 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, …

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 …

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 …

Ann Taylor Loft Preview Ann Taylor Loft Preview

UPDATE: The folks at Jezebel recently libeled That Girl At The Party by trying to claim that I received a bribe from Ann Taylor in return for this post.  This is blatantly not true …

TGATP Loves the Motorola Cliq TGATP Loves the Motorola Cliq

(Having checked out someone else’s, I wrote about this as a holiday gift idea.  But now I have my own, so revamped this post to include a more thorough review.)
My favorite new phone is the …

Project Runway Facebook App Project Runway Facebook App

Project Runway has created “2010 Designer Darling”.  This fun Facebook app will place your photos on custom-created fashion magazine covers that feature an article trumpeting you as the newest fashion sensation.  You can share it with your friends …

TGATP Gift Idea: Nintendo DSi TGATP Gift Idea:  Nintendo DSi

Every truly modern TGATP gal is a gamer!  Top of my list this year are a bunch of  must-have Nintendo products.  First off is the Nintendo Wii.  Two years of not smoking and constant party …

Incredible Hot Chocolate Pedicure @ Maria Bonita Salon and Spa Incredible Hot Chocolate Pedicure @ Maria Bonita Salon and Spa

With all the parties, hectic shopping trips, long waits at the Post Office, and general stress of navigating the holiday season, there is no better retreat than the Hot Chocolate Pedicure at the Maria Bonita …

The Wright at the Guggenheim The Wright at the Guggenheim

Today, in celebration of the 50th Anniversary of the Frank Lloyd Wright designed Guggenheim Museum, NY’s newest restaurant The Wright (1071 Fifth Avenue @ 88th) is opening.  I was invited to a sampling party on …

TGATP Gift Idea: Blackberry Curve 8520 and the 9700 TGATP Gift Idea:  Blackberry Curve 8520 and the 9700

There are a host of phones that would make great holiday gifts.  Besides the iPhone 3GS, I recommend the Blackberry Curve 8520 in White, which is a nice basic smartphone option, abet without all the …

Cook.Eat.Live., Brooklyn Eats, Taste of NY Cook.Eat.Live., Brooklyn Eats, Taste of NY

In he past month, I have attended three spectacular food events in the city and outer boroughs.  With good food and drinks, new products, cooking seminars, and fun people, the foodie events around the city …

Montagne Jeunesse Cream and Honey Skin Polisher Montagne Jeunesse Cream and Honey Skin Polisher

Always on the lookout for beauty products that deliver without an exorbitant price tag, I am happy to have just tried out the Cream & Honey Skin Polisher from Montagne Jeunesse, which was included in …

The HTC Pure – My New Office on the Go The HTC Pure – My New Office on the Go

As every true TGATP gal is juggling her career, multiple philanthropic endeavors, and a busy socialite schedule, I highly recommend you check out the HTC Pure™ to help you don those multiple hats.  A 3G …

Estee Lauder’s Pleasures Estee Lauder’s Pleasures

As a self-diagnosed SAD sufferer, the cold, wet weather, and darkness that the winter (and to me, worst!) season brings is a maddening endurance test for my Spirit.  Thus, I was delighted to be gifted …

Incredible Sunday @ NY Culinary Experience Incredible Sunday @ NY Culinary Experience

This past Sunday, I had the great honor of attending the NY Culinary Experience co-hosted by NY Magazine and the French Culinary Institute (462 Broadway @ Grand).  Sponsored by Virgin Atlantic Airways, this extraordinary culinary …

4th Annual Star Chefs Congress and Rising Star Revue 4th Annual Star Chefs Congress and Rising Star Revue

As That Girl At The Party has become “Fat Girl At The Party,” I was all set to start my diet again this week!  But that went right out the window as I attended the …

Opening of SD26 Opening of SD26

Ate enough food for a week at the opening of the fabulous new location of the restaurant SD26!  Hosted by Esquire magazine, the evening featured a feast prepared by Executive Chef Odette Fada and Chef …

Le Souk Harem Opening Le Souk Harem Opening

DJ/Model Alexandra Richards

Le Souk Harem (510 LaGuardia Place b/t Bleecker & Houston) opened on Monday with a raging party featuring a magical sheik and shimming belly dancers both on the floor and on pillars adorned …

The name is LOLA The name is LOLA

LOLA, the new fragrance from Marc Jacobs, is an alluringly seductive scent.  Housed in a unique Jacobs designed violet bottle with a fun flower on top, it has spicy fruit top notes of pink peppercorn, …

Sud de France Kickoff Party Sud de France Kickoff Party

Wine, delectable food, and a beach – what could be better on a perfect summer evening?  Sud de France’s Kickoff Party for their upcoming festival was a lovely blend of wine and food pairings that …

Lifeworks Technology I-Home Product Launch Lifeworks Technology I-Home Product Launch

Lifeworks Technology, (who recently signed a  licensing agreement with the SDI Technologies division I-Home, to create computer accessories that incorporate iPod/iPhone compatibility) held their fall product launch at 1OAK (453 West 17th St. b/tw …

A Lovely Fashion Fete A Lovely Fashion Fete

Designer Charlotte Moss threw a marvelous soiree for the FIT Couture Council, which supports the exhibitions and programs for the Museum at FIT.  The Couture Council aids the documentation and conservation of the permanent fashion …

Nespresso CitiZ Launch Nespresso CitiZ Launch

Taking over Sur La Table (@ 75 Spring St) with a massive tent and multiple chefs offering their delectable specialties, Nespresso launched their new CitiZ range of machines with a really big bang!  Partnered with …

TGATP Loves True Lemon! TGATP Loves True Lemon!

Always on the lookout for healthy bevies, I am crazy for the new drink mix True Lemon™ Naturally Sweet!  It literally turns water into lemonade!  Completely natural, it consists of crystallized lemon, Truvia™ (the new …

Colorado Ski Country Colorado Ski Country

Winter in July
Although I am a big time beach baby, attending the Colorado Ski Country reception at the Cooper Square Hotel turned me into a future ski bunny!  I can, for the first time, actually …