Monday, September 29, 2008

Aerosoles store event ----New York free

A store event will be held at Aerosoles organized by the Womens Collaborative, on Tuesday 9.30 from 5pm. I just found out that that there will be an additional 25% off on all boots and all guests will receive a 15% discount for life! Not to miss!


Aerosoles
168 Fifth Avenue
Btwn: 21st & 22nd Sts.
Tuesday September 30, 2008
5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
RSVP info@womenscollaborative.com
212-367-1065

Friday, September 26, 2008

Housing Works Open Air Book Fair ----New York free


The Housing Works Annual Open Air Book Fair give you then chance to sort through tens of thousands of old books, records, and CDs. Collect those hidden gems for merely $1 and then hibernate for the winter with your new stack of used books. There is also clothing sold by the bag.

Date: Sunday, September 28th

Time: 10:00am - 6:00pm

Location: Housing Works Bookstore (126 Crosby St)

Cost: Free entry, $1 stuff


Thursday, September 25, 2008

Wednesday, September 24, 2008

Harpers Bazaar @ Saks ---New York free


Don't miss the event at Saks Fifth Avenue, Thursday, 9.25 at 6pm on Second Floor. Enjoy canapes and champagne and the new Fall Fashion trends! Click on the invite for details!

Tuesday, September 23, 2008

"Wasn't That A Time" photography exhibition ----New York free


Acclaimed Photographer
Rowland Scherman appears in SoHo to launch
"Wasn't That A Time"
A riveting collection of photographs of some of the world's most influential political and pop culture figures spanning 40 years opens at the Morrison Hotel Gallery's Soho Loft at 116 Prince Street in SoHo on Sept. 25 from 7pm - 10pm. This exhibit marks a departure for Morrison as it includes subjects mostly outside of the musical realm. Scherman's photographs captured with a hand-held Leica camera take a close and intimate look at a pivotal time in US history. In this current election season weighted with history and significance these photos take on an added resonance. A chilling shot of Jimmy Hoffa after his conviction in 1964, photos of Robert F. Kennedy strategizing with campaign advisers in 1968, and pictures of Bob Dylan at the 1963 Newport Folk Festival are all featured in the exhibit.
The exhibition and sale will run through October 12th.
Please RSVP to 212-941-8770



Monday, September 22, 2008

Kathlin Argiro and Real Pilates event ----New York free


Real Pilates is hosting a super-fun fashion event with friend Kathlin Argiro on Wednesday, 9.24.


Here's what you will get:

~Free Champagne (because who could say no?)
~Wholesale shopping
~Mini-Makeovers
~Pilates Raffle (because who doesn't want to win a FREE workout?)


Where:
Kathlin's Showroom!
265 West 37th St. 7th Floor

Date and Time:
Wednesday, September 24th
6 - 8pm!

Please RSVP directly to Kathlin (So we know how much Champagne to have)
info@kathlinargiro.com


Saturday, September 20, 2008

Equinox party ---New York free



Join Equinox gyms for the autumnal Equinox party!
When: Monday, September 22, 6:00pm-9:00pm

Where: ALL EQUINOX CLUBS
What: energy, charity, live simulcast with DJ Derek Beres, hors d'oeuvres and more...
Featuring special global mala yoga classes. See club for times and schedule: http://www.equinoxfitness.com/





Friday, September 19, 2008

High Line Open Studios ----New York Free


The High Line Open Studios event kicks off today, Friday, September 19th, and continues the whole weekend. Go to 508W 26th street (between 10 and 11 Avenues) to pick up a map. It's free and open to the public!

Thursday, September 18, 2008

Last Party @Tavern on the Green ----New York

Tavern on The green CLOSING PARTY
Thursday, September 18th
7pm to 2am
Say Vero at the door (5$ cover charge )
Music by DJ Massi
Central Park at West 67th Street

Wednesday, September 17, 2008

Bag Trends Arm Candy Party ---New York

The Arm Candy party is only five days away!

Come have some bag-a-licious fun at The BagTrends Arm Candy Party September 22nd @ the Union Square Ballroom in NYC. Join other divine bagistas – fashionistas with a perchance for fine purses - for an exclusive and fun shopping and pampering experience...and do it all with a bag-a-licious cocktail in your hand. Don’t miss the chance to be a part of this luxurious shopping party.

Visit http://www.bagtrends.com/events_armcandyparty_sept2008.htm to buy your ticket. It's just $10!

Tuesday, September 16, 2008

The Budget Fashionista party ----New York




Can you do fashion in a budget? Apparently, you can. Wearing T-shirts saying "Thrift is the new black", the staff of Housing Works made their point. This was the message of the 5th anniversary bash of famous blog http://www.thebudgetfashionista.com/ held at my favorite thrift store “Housing Works” on Monday September 8th. Amongst celebrities who attended was “How to look good naked” host, Carson Kressley who supported discounted stores and even said that he shops at Century 21. Jess Zeno, co-host of “Modern Girls Guide to life” opted for Forever21 but admitted that her favorite designer is Moschino. Actress and model Roshumba Williams pointed the elegance and importance of accessories and Dee Vasquez, host at the Fuse Network talked about sales and comfort. “Thrift, thrift, thrift” were the three words Kathryn Finney, the founder of the Budgetfashonista.com insisted on. Kathryn, a shopping guru who advises daily her readers on how to be elegant and fashionable without breaking the bank, admitted that she would love a Tracy Reese dress one day but in the meantime her favorite stores are Payless, RightFit and Primark (in London). There was of course cocktails and canapés, music and goodie bags for the lucky ones filled with Kathryn's favorite things.

So despite the glamorous Fashion Week, thrift and sales are the big winners: be beautiful and smart and keep your credit cards healthy too. I wonder though: Can the "buying cheap" motto actually help the economy and create local jobs? And is "buying cheap" eco-friendly?

Some food for thought budget fashionistas...



Maison Du Chocolat and Chic in Paris ----New York free


La Maison du Chocolat invites you to the presentation in New York of Susan Tabak's book CHIC IN PARIS.


The author will share her Parisian tales and tips with the audience and a chocolate tasting will follow.


Wednesday, 17th of September 20086 – 7.30 pm

1018 Madison Avenue at 78th Street
New York City

RSVP: A.Cicognani Communications

(212) 452-1662 / rsvp@acicognani.com




Sunday, September 14, 2008

Vanity Fair "Unveiled" exhibition and cocktail night ---New York free

Monday, September 15

6–9 p.m. Madison Avenue between 57th Street and 86th Street

Open to the public
On September 15, Vanity Fair will launch Campaign New York with a one-night-only cocktail and shopping event—organized in partnership with the Madison Avenue BID and open to the public—up and down the avenue. When you use your American Express® Card, 10 percent of the proceeds from the evening's sales from all stores will be donated to the Whitney Museum of American Art's Photography Program, Collection, and Special Exhibitions.


The event will celebrate the opening of the "Unveiled" Exhibition, curated by Vanity Fair, with the Whitney Museum: From September 15–26, more than 95 Madison Avenue BID members will feature images from the book Vanity Fair: The Portraits, A Century of Iconic Images in their windows.


Select stores on the avenue also will feature a Cardmember item specially selected for the Campaign New York celebration. From September 15–26, when you purchase these items with your American Express Card, 10 percent of sales will be donated to the Whitney Museum.

For more information, special events organized by American Express and Nespresso and RSVPs, visit: http://www.vfcampaignny.com/unveiled.asp and look at the left side menu in purple!

Have some fun - it's still summer!

Friday, September 12, 2008

Free Fall BWAC Group Art Show ---- New York free


Join BWAC September 13th at the opening of the Fall Group Art Show, art in Free Fall. The joint will be jumping at Meet the Artists reception with the music of The Loose Marbles. Timeout NY will host "Second Saturday" at BWAC. More info at http://www.bwac.org/


BWAC Group Art Show - Free Fall
September 13- October 26 2008 (weekends only.)


BWAC is at 499 Van Brunt Street in Red Hook, Brooklyn (across from Fairway and down Beard from the new IKEA!)

Rioja Fashion week afterparty----New York free


The Fashion Week ends today but this can't stop you from attending a Fashion Week afterparty! The Rioja Fashion week afterparty is happening tonight at Owl's Lab Boutique and starts at 6pm. Sip Rioja wine with Project Runway designers and have some fun celebrating the end of this crazy week!


Owl's Lab Boutique

20East 12th Street

9.12.08

6pm to 9pm


Thursday, September 11, 2008

Paragraph at Clay book reading and reception ---New York free

Paragraph is thrilled to host a reading with writers Richard Todd and Andrew Sean Greer at Clay, followed by a wine and cheese reception at Paragraph. The event is free and open to the public. Books on sale provided by Mobile Libris.

Richard Todd is the author of The Thing Itself, hailed by Ward Just as a "a splendid book, brimming with wit and original insights." Richard has spent many years as a magazine and book editor at The Atlantic Monthly, The New England Monthly, Worth, Civilization, and Houghton Mifflin, and he now works independently as a consultant. He has written scores of articles on a wide range of cultural themes for Harper’s, The Atlantic Monthly, The New York Times Magazine, Condé Nast Traveler, and the Columbia Journalism Review, among others. He is a professor at Goucher College.

Andrew Sean Greer is the bestselling author of The Story of a Marriage, which The New York Times has called an "inspired, lyrical novel," and The Confessions of Max Tivoli, which was named a best book of 2004 by The San Francisco Chronicle and The Chicago Tribune while garnering many other coast-to-coast honors. His first novel, The Path of Minor Planets and his story collection, How It Was for Me were also published to wide acclaim. His stories have appeared in Esquire, The Paris Review, The New Yorker, and other national publications, and have been widely anthologized. He is the recipient of the Northern California Book Award, the California Book Award, the New York Public Library Young Lions Award, and fellowships from the National Endowment for the Arts and the New York Public Library. Greer lives in San Francisco.

Date: Friday, September 12th, 2008 at 8:00 PM
Reading: Clay, 25 West 14th Street
Reception: Paragraph, 35 West 14th Street

Special MBT footwear event at Eneslow ----New York free

We often talk about high heels, designers' shoes and Prada but do we really know what makes shoes comfortable, easy to walk and a good choice for our foot's health? Learn more about footwear tonight 9.11 at Eneslow, Park Avenue South @ 32 street. Click the picture for more details!

Wednesday, September 10, 2008

GET INVITED survey

Dear readers,

Some of you may know that I am working on a book entitled GET INVITED: all you need to know to be on the guest list and tell others who aren't!

If you want to help me with my research, spare a few minutes and take the survey by clicking the link below.

It will be appreciated!


http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=MIhg0eEAb_2bWySYwmodRnAg_3d_3d

Americas Society exhibition opening reception ---New York free


This season's events, openings and lectures kicks off tonight at the Americas Society. Find the details below. For regular updates click on http://as.americas-society.org/calendar.php.


Carlos Cruz-Diez: (In)Formed by Color

Americas Society presents Carlos Cruz-Diez, one of Latin America's Kinetic art masters, in his first solo show at a major United States cultural institution. Focusing on the relationship between color and perception, the exhibition seeks to correct the limited understanding and visibility of Cruz-Diez's work in the United States.


On view from Wednesday, September 10, 2008 to Saturday, December 13, 2008
Gallery hours: Wednesday-Saturday 12:00-6:00 PM

Exhibition Opening: Wednesday, September 10, 6:30PM
Conversation with the Artist: 6:30 PM
Reception to follow. Free Admission

Americas Society/Council of the Americas
680 Park Avenue (@ 68th St)
New York, NY 10065
Phone: 212-628-3200

Tuesday, September 09, 2008

Housing Works Annual Fall Preview Sales ---New York

Every fall, Housing Works Thrift Shops completely empties its stores and restocks with first-rate merchandise that we've been saving all summer. Then HW organizes its Fall Preview sales where you get first crack at the unbelievably cool stuff.

Zuyapa is wearing a red cocktail dress by Tadashi for $100 and L.A.M.B. pumps by Gwen Stefani for $60. Also pictured: a club chair with silk upholstery for $300, a hand-blown Swedish vase for $65, an 18th century-style breakfront for $1100, and a Judith Lieber clutch for $300.

Bring a donation in your Housing Works Tote and get in free or its $10 at the door. Better yet, donate $500 and get VIP Access.

For a list of locations and dates click on: http://www.shophousingworks.com/thrifts-previews.cfm
You will learn more about stores and VIP Access benefits too!

Monday, September 08, 2008

W Shops Chic at Bloomingdale's ----New York free

If W is your favorite magazine, then don't miss the event at Bloomingdale's tomorrow, Tuesday!
YOU'RE INVITED:
• Shop the fall collections with W style experts and celebrity stylist Nicole Chavez
• Receive special gifts, just for visiting participating boutiques
• Enjoy refreshments and music by DJ Reach

BLOOMINGDALE'S 59th STREET TUESDAY,
SEPTEMBER 9 6-8 pm On 2 and 3
RSVP 800.890.2311 or wbloomingdalesevent@condenast.com

Sunday, September 07, 2008

Saks Fifth Avenue events ----New York free



Fashionistas! If you can't make it to the New York Fashion Week, don't worry. There are plenty of events at Saks Fifth the whole month of September to satisfy your curiosity and to put on a diet your bank account. Here is a list of events you could and should attend:



Wednesday, September 10, 10 to 8

Saks Fifth Avenue invites you to join us as we celebrate the fifth iteration of our world-famous WANT IT! campaign with the artwork of French Illustrator Alexandra Compain-Tissier. Come shop the Fall season's hottest trends while you enjoy designer personal appearances, vendor specialists, informal modeling, refreshments, music, and much, much more throughout the store.



Wednesday, September 10, 5 to 8

Saks Fifth Avenue invites you to join the world's finest Made-to-Measure specialists and wardrobe experts as they show you personalized menswear and accessories from popular styles to rare finds. Receive a special gift of deluxe products with a total full-price menswear purchase of $2,500 or more.* Enjoy light bites, music, complimentary shoe shine and more


Elie Tahari Event
Wednesday, September 10
SAKS FIFTH AVENUE invites you to select your Want It! items from the ELIE TAHARI Fall 2008 Collection


Charles Chang-Lima Personal Appearance
Wednesday, September 10 from 1 to 3
SAKS FIFTH AVENUE invites you to meet designer CHARLES CHANG-LIMA


Steve Fabrikant Personal Appearance
Wednesday, September 10 from 3:30 to 5:30
SAKS FIFTH AVENUE invites you to meet designer STEVE FABRIKANT


Polo Ralph Lauren Trunk Show
Thursday, September 11
Don't Settle. Customize. Saks Fifth Avenue invites you to join us for the Fall 2008 Polo Ralph Lauren Made-to-Measure Trunk Show. For more information, please call 212.940.2798.


Armani Collezioni Trunk Show
Wednesday, September 10 through Saturday, September 13
Saks Fifth Avenue invites you to join us for the Fall 2008 Armani Collezioni Made-to-Measure Trunk Show. For more information, please call 212.940.2798.


Brioni Trunk Show
Wednesday, September 10 through Saturday, September 13
Don't Settle. Customize. Saks Fifth Avenue invites you to join us for the Fall 2008 Brioni Made-to-Measure Trunk Show. For more information, please call 212.940.2798.


Domenico Spano Trunk Show
Wednesday, September 10 through Saturday, September 13
Don't Settle. Customize. Saks Fifth Avenue invites you to join us for the Fall 2008 Domenico Spano Made-to-Measure Trunk Show. For more information, please call 212.940.2798.


Saks Fifth Avenue Custom Shirts Trunk Show
Wednesday, September 10 through Saturday, September 13
Don't Settle. Customize. Saks Fifth Avenue invites you to join us for the Fall 2008 Saks Fifth Avenue Custom Shirts Made-to-Measure Trunk Show. For more information, please call 212.940.2798.


Kiton Trunk Show
Wednesday, September 10 through Saturday, September 13
Don't Settle. Customize. Saks Fifth Avenue invites you to join us for the Fall 2008 Kiton Made-to-Measure Trunk Show. For more information, please call 212.940.2798.


Mirus & Lautus Trunk Show
Wednesday, September 10 through Saturday, September 13
Don't Settle. Customize. Saks Fifth Avenue invites you to join us for the Fall 2008 Mirus & Lautus Made-to-Measure Trunk Show. For more information, please call 212.940.2798.


Canali Trunk Show
Friday, September 12 through Saturday, September 13
Don't Settle. Customize. Saks Fifth Avenue invites you to join us for the Fall 2008 Canali Made-to-Measure Trunk Show. For more information, please call 212.940.2798.


Ermenegildo Zegna
Friday, September 12 through Saturday, September 13
Don't Settle. Customize. Saks Fifth Avenue invites you to join us for the Fall 2008 Ermengildo Zegna Made-to-Measure Trunk Show. For more information, please call 212.940.2798.


Hickey Freeman Trunk Show
Saturday, September 13
Don't Settle. Customize. Saks Fifth Avenue invites you to join us for the Fall 2008 Hickey Freeman Made-to-Measure Trunk Show. For more information, please call 212.940.2798.


Oxxford Clothes Trunk Show
Wednesday, September 10 through Saturday, September 13 and Friday, September 19 through Saturday, September 20
Don't Settle. Customize. Saks Fifth Avenue invites you to join us for the Fall 2008 Oxxford Clothes Made-to-Measure Trunk Show. For more information, please call 212.940.2798.


Corneliani Trunk Show
Friday, October 11
Don't Settle. Customize. Saks Fifth Avenue invites you to join us for the Fall 2008 Corneliani Made-to-Measure Trunk Show. For more information, please call 212.940.2798.


Alexander McQueen Event
Wednesday, September 10 through Saturday, September 13
Saks Fifth Avenue invites you to view the Alexander McQueen Fall 2008 Collection. Enjoy informal modeling 1 to 4. In addition, join us for a special preview from Alexander McQueen Furs Fall/Winter 2008 Collection. For more information, please call 212.940.2500.


St. John Event
Thursday, September 11 through Saturday, September 13
Saks Fifth Avenue invites you to preview the St. John Fall 2008 Ready-to-Wear Collection. Enjoy informal modeling Thursday, September 11 and Saturday, September 13, 2 to 5. For more information, please call 212.940.2550.


Oscar de la Renta Event
Thursday, September 18 and Friday, September 19, 10 to 5
Saks Fifth Avenue invites you to preview the Oscar de la Renta Resort 2009 Collection. Enjoy informal modeling 1 to 4. For more information, please call 212.940.2508.


Anna Maier~Ulla-Maija
Thursday, September 25 through Saturday, September 27
Saks Fifth Avenue invites you to join us to view the Anna Maier~Ulla-Maija Bridal Trunk Show.


Juicy Couture Jet Set Event
Saturday, September 6, 13, 20 and 27
Saks Fifth Avenue invites you to shop the Juicy Couture Fall 2008 Ready-to-Wear, Handbag and Shoe Collections. Join us Saturdays in September and be eligible to receive a perfect gift for the jet set lifestyle and a stamp on your Juicy Passport with any full-priced Juicy Couture purchase of $300 or more.* Jet setters who collect all four stamps will receive a classic Juicy Couture Track Suit.For more information, please call 212.940.2258


Cartier Jeweled Watch Trunk Show
Monday, September 8 through Sunday, September 14, 10 to 6
Saks Fifth Avenue invites you to view the Cartier Jeweled Watch Collection. For more information, please call 212.940.2224.


Guerlain Grand Opening of La Maison Boutique
Tuesday, September 16 through Saturday, September 20, 10 to 6
Saks Fifth Avenue invites you to experience a stunning showcase of exclusive fragrances, premiere cosmetics and skincare products. Join us for personalized fragrance consultations, luxurious facials and makeovers from some of the leading Guerlain National experts. For more information or to schedule an appointment, please call 212.940.4031.


Stuart Weitzman Personal Appearance
Wednesday, September 10, 4 to 7
Saks Fifth Avenue invites you to meet renowned shoe designer Stuart Weitzman as he presents his Fall 2008 Collection. Enter to win a fabulous Stuart Weitzman Fall shoe wardrobe.* For more information, please call 212.940.4676

Saturday, September 06, 2008

Yoga Health Festival New York City ---New York

Yoga Health Festival New York City

Sunday, September 7
Get complete information at yogamonth.org
Learn from some of the best yoga teachers and health experts and enjoy festival activities:


*Free lectures, yoga mini classes and demonstrations

*Workshops with top national teachers like Elena Bower, Timothy McCall MD + others

*Over 50 yoga, health and green exhibitors

* Yoga for kids area and experiences

* Sunday evening benefit concert featuring David Newman
Metropolitan Pavilion, 125 West 18th Street, New York, NY (Between 6th & 7th Avenues)
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Yoga Health Festival Free Lectures & Demos Include:
10am Hip Hop Yoga Jules Febre

11am Yoga Short & Sweet for Beginners and Busy People - Vibrant Health Eve Baldwin

12pm Wise Women Yoga Karen Meyer

1pm Yoga as Medicine Timothy McCall MD

1.30pm Yoga, Health & Longevity with Sound Meditation Part 1 DALIEN, E-RYT, Yoga Professor at Montclair State University

2pm Scientific evidence of health benefits of yoga Loren Fishman, MD

3pm Yoga Short & Sweet for Beginners and Busy People - Inner Power Eve Baldwin

4pm Yoga, Health & Longevity with Sound Meditation Part 2 DALIEN, E-RYT

4.30pm Secret Journey to The Enlightened Mind – Life With Three Spiritual Giants of Our Age Dr. James Weldon – Rishi Yogadhi Pragya

5.15pm The Enlightened Mind Award Ceremony - Honoring Leaders for Service to Humanity in Creating a More Enlightened Society. Dr. James Weldon – Rishi Yogadhi Pragya

5.30pm Yoga Short & Sweet for Beginners and Busy People - Calm Mind Eve Baldwin

6pm Universal Force Healing Center Jane MirshakFree Community Classes with Luke Ketterhagen at 10am and 7pm, Sadie Nardini at 4pm and product sampling sponsored by SOYJOY.
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Thursday, September 04, 2008

NY Fashion at Tavern on the Green ---New York


Tavern on The green NY FASHION WEEK
Thursday, September 4th
7pm to 2am
Global Angels - Fashion Show
Say Vero at the door (5$ cover charge )
Music by DJ Massi
Central Park at West 67th Street

Wednesday, September 03, 2008

Chelsea Gallery openings Thursday 9/4 ----New York free


It's official fall! The Chelsea galleries officially kick off the new season on Thursday, 9/4 with a number of openings. Click on the pictures and links for more information. Have fun and don't drink too much!


Ricco/Maresca Gallery, 529W 20th street

Aperture Gallery, 547 West 27th Street, 4th floor, 6:00–8:00 p.m

Foley Gallery, 547 W 27th Street, 5th floor, 6:00-8:00 p.m.

Monkdogz Urban Art, 547 W 27th Street, 4th floor, 5:00-8:00 p.m.


For weekly updates on gallery openings, click on http://www.artcards.cc/

Tuesday, September 02, 2008

NFL Opening Kickoff 2008‏ ---New York free

NFL Opening Kickoff 2008 Presented by EA Sports on September 4th!
Columbus Circle will be blocked off for this huge event with live performances by Usher, Keith Urban & Natasha Bedingfield and appearances by the stars of NBC's hit shows
Casted audience will be wristbanded for VIP access close to the stage
Check-in will take place at TAVERN ON THE GREEN 1:30-3:00pm
67th Street @ Central Park West
Complimentary Admission
RSVP to Michael James by sending an email to: mj@ultravioletlist.com

Monday, September 01, 2008

New York Girl Style Fashion Week Invitation‏----New York free


The NY fashion week kicks off in a few days but only a few will get to see top designers and catwalks. New York Girl Style invites you all to a special ANIZE spring collection show on September 4th. Click on the invitation for all the details and have fun!