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, …

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, (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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

Moonlighting Bartender Lance Bass
Brother Jimmy’s is quite simply the best BBQ in NYC!  Period.  There was absolutely NO WAY that I was going to miss their 20th Anniversary which offered an open bar (always a …

Guess opened its Soho store this week with a glittering fete sponsored by Marie Claire.  Hosted by Michelle Tractenberg, the shopping  event raised money for Oxfam.   There was a gift bag with purchase but a …

The Car of My Dreams!
After a lifetime of abstinence, last night I fell, completely and utterly, head over heels, in hot, lusty Love with the sleekest piece of Black perfection that I have ever seen!  …

Having lived in Italy for 2 years, I have been wild about pesto for quite awhile.  Originating from Liguria on the Italian Riviera, the quality of pesto in the US varies greatly.  Few Americans have …

There have been a lot of tequila parties recently (hey, you won’t hear me complaining!), but until Thursday’s Tanteo party I had yet to experience tequila combined with my favorite food group: chocolate!  Held at …

Iman, Kevin, Deborah, & Vanessa

Although the venue was too packed and hot (people,  start getting fans for these small spaces!), the Sam Fine “The Basics of Beauty” DVD launch, held at the Plaza and sponsored …

Lil' One Sports Lilly
It was a burst of pastel at the Lilly Pulitzer store (1020 Madison Ave near 78th) shopping event!  The evening was in support of the  Colourful Cause initiative, which features a limited …

Burberry Illuminates the City!
Thursday May 29th was declared “Burberry Day” by Mayor Bloomberg to commemorate Burberry’s move to their new Madison Avenue headquarters.  To cap off the day, I was invited to an amazing night …

R&B Sensation and Fun Gal, Estelle

Belvedere held a three-day spate of parties to celebrate the launch of Belvedere Black Raspberry and spokesmodel R&B singer, Estelle.  While Wednesday and Thursday sound like they were nice little …

The Harbour Restaurant (@ 290 Hudson @ Spring St) held their friends and family opening night and thank God, they choose to adopt me for this marvelous night!  We were first treated to a full …

Finally fully recovered from a combination of a Superbowl hangover and a going around stomach flu. I headed to Saks for the InStyle Magazine/Aquascutum London “Celebration of Colour” party held on the 4th floor.  Food …