Ladies Who Lunch (In Ferragamo): Nina Garcia Shows Off Her Spots
At Wednesday's Society of Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center 4th Annual Associates Luncheon, the cause was just and the style was sensational. With Salvatore Ferragamo's spring '12 collection providing a backdrop of colorful animal-print fashions, attendees toasted soliders in the fight against cancer while flaunting their Ferragamo (and maybe had a glass of wine or
Photo: Joe Schildhorn/BFAnyc.com/Courtesy of Salvatore Ferragamo.
Dree Hemingway Or Rose Byrne: Which Sandro Sister Is More Chic?
When we stopped by the official opening of Sandro's first U.S. boutique last night, we were on the hunt for the fabbest femme in sight. Of course, the two best candidates were the ladies who showed up in head-to-toe Sandro, runway beauty Dree Hemingway and big-screen style star Rose Byrne. We stared, we studied, and still we couldn't decide which lady had a fashionable edge over the other (lost sleep over it, matter of fact). So when we rubbed the Le Baron afterparty out of our eyes, we decided to put it up to you, dear readers. The one thing we did know for certain is that while Zoe Kravitz and Gossip Girl boy toy Penn Badgley make an adorbs couple, they could certainly use more sleep. Freshen up, kids – Fashion Week is just starting. Now vote for your fave.
Photos: Courtesy of BPCM/Billy Farrell/Billy Farrell Agency.
There's An Undies Party Tonight And Everyone's Invited
Not for peeps who like going commando, organic apparel designer Pact and Nerve.com are hosting an underwear party tonight, but don't think you can attend in your skivvies. Leave that to the models, who will be pantless and handing out frosted cookies (double yum). There will also be "booths for kissing," but we suggest you keep your pants on for this one (no one wants a free show). Instead, get your glossy lips smacking and untwist those panties from their knot 'cause this sounds like it going to be one hell of a party! And who knows, maybe you'll find that special someone to do it all over again come V-Day.
When: Tuesday, February 7, from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Where: Pact x Nerve Underwear Party at Story, 144 Tenth Avenue (at 19th Street); RSVP at loveparty@wearPACT.com; no phone.
em> Photo: Courtesy of PACT
Saturday Agenda: Get Tipsy Before Dinner (For A Good Cause!)
Sometimes, our Saturday night plans stress us out a little bit. Maybe it's a date, or a kinda intense party, or let's be honest, any number of other potentially less-than-perfect social situations. And those types of events always happen to start just a little too late in the evening, so we find ourselves getting dressed and wishing we had something else to do, that maybe involved a cocktail or a glass of wine.
Well, this weekend, we've got you covered. Before your stressful (or super-fun) Saturday night plans, hit up the miraclefeet wine tasting event, where you can make the rounds through a series of wine-and-cheese tasting options, bid on some pretty awesome silent auction items, and most importantly, help out a good cause. The charity hooks up kids born with clubfoot, around the developing world, with braces that help them correct the deformity so they aren't kept from going to school, playing with their peers, and generally living unhindered lives. $50 buys a kid two braces, so you can see the life-changing value of a reasonably small donation. Plus, like we said, it'll fill that annoying gap in your Saturday-night schedule. Win-win.
When: Saturday, January 28, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Where: Top of the Garden, 251 W. 30th Street, Suite 16; 212.643.0055.
Price: $85; Get your tickets here or on Facebook. Photo: Courtesy of Jocelyn Ramirez
Upgrade Your Space (For A Good Cause!) At This Killer Art Sale
So, we clearly never need a reason to hit up a great sale — give us even a small discount, and you can bet we'll be there to take a look. However, a great sale that gives back to an even greater cause actually makes our hearts race. And we've found just such a thing, for the decor fiends in us, just in time for the frigid nesting weather out there.
ACRIA (The AIDS Community Research Initiative of America), is offering up some pretty incredible artwork for 20-40% off, depending on what you spend. And, okay, it's legit art, so the prices are a little steep — purchases under $999 are discounted by 20%, anything over $1,000 is 25% off, anything over $5,000 is 25% off, and anything over $10,000 is 40% off. But, if you have the cash, there's no greater cause to give it to: ACRIA supports, develops, and explores the research, technologies, and therapies that can help to treat and cure AIDS, plus they provide AIDS education in the US and around the world — not too shabby, huh? Just be sure to email the store requesting the discount on your purchase.
Don't have the cash to drop on a piece of art? No worries — you can still help out this awesome cause. On Tuesday, January 31, you can attend a cocktail reception and take a guided tour of the show HIDE/SEEK at The Brooklyn Museum. The exhibition explores how gender and sexual identity have shaped American art, and includes works from Georgia O'Keeffe, Andy Warhol, Keith Haring, and many more. The exhibition is free to YFA members and $50 for non-members, and you can RSVP via email.
When: ACRIA Cocktail reception and private tour, Tuesday, January 31, starting at 6:30 p.m.; art on sale now through Tuesday, January 31.
Where: The Brooklyn Museum, 200 Eastern Parkway (between Washington and Flatbush avenues); 718-638-5000.
Photo: Courtesy of ACRIA
Don't have the cash to drop on a piece of art? No worries — you can still help out this awesome cause. On Tuesday, January 31, you can attend a cocktail reception and take a guided tour of the show HIDE/SEEK at The Brooklyn Museum. The exhibition explores how gender and sexual identity have shaped American art, and includes works from Georgia O'Keeffe, Andy Warhol, Keith Haring, and many more. The exhibition is free to YFA members and $50 for non-members, and you can RSVP via email.
When: ACRIA Cocktail reception and private tour, Tuesday, January 31, starting at 6:30 p.m.; art on sale now through Tuesday, January 31.
Where: The Brooklyn Museum, 200 Eastern Parkway (between Washington and Flatbush avenues); 718-638-5000.
Photo: Courtesy of ACRIA
Get Down At This Weekend's Boombox Party (If You Still Have A Boombox)
Yes, we are aware that it's 2012, but apparently these dudes didn't get the memo. The Boombox Party is the newest brainchild of Decentralized Dance Party and Newmindspace (of previous successes like the annual pillow fight), and it doesn't take a genius—or someone born before 1990—to figure out what this one's all about. Taking place January 21 at 9 p.m. at a secret TBD location, organizers ask for peeps to show up in their snazziest business attire (I know, we don't get it either) and rock out to tunes blasting from their boomboxes. While we're not sure we're down to party this time, we're having serious flashbacks to making up "dance routines" in our bedrooms. B*witched, anyone?! You tell us, will you flashdance with this mob? (Gothamist)
What The Puck? The Standard's Hockey Tournament Is Back!
Last year, we got our Johnny Weir on at The Standard Hotel's ice skating rink. This year, we're leaving the Rodarte at home. The high-end hostelry is hosting the second incarnation of "What The Puck," an annual hockey tournament that's almost as cutthroat as the drink queue at the Boom Boom Room. The stick madness all starts January 14, with games held every Saturday. And it's all kinds of official: 80 players on 20 teams over five weekends in four divisions. That's a puck-load of numbers.Regift For Charity At Warby Parker's Spectacle Bazaar Tomorrow!
The hectic holidays are finally coming to a close. We hung stockings, ate like pigs, and got some gifts that were, well, not what we wanted. If you're not sure what to do with that ceramic flamingo, or any other thanks-but-no-thanks gifts you may have received, head on down to The Warby Parker Holiday Spectacle Bazaar tomorrow — it's for a good cause!
DJ AndrewAndrew and eyewear superstars, Warby Parker, will be taking your unwanted holiday gifts, and will donate them to those in need, through Housing Works. In return, you'll get a handmade and a glass of Prosecco. Want even more? New York hat boutique, Yestadt Millinery, will be selling its merch too, and customers can either get monogramming or have their New Year's resolution sewn on any chapeau purchase, for free. There's also a special hat-making event from 2-6 p.m. which you don't want miss because, hello, how often do you get to make your own hat? This event is one day only, so forget whatever else you were planning on doing tomorrow — this is your itinerary now.
When: Friday, December 30, 2 p.m to 7 p.m.
Where: The Warbly Parker Holiday Spectacle Bazaar, 45 Grand Street (between West Broadway and Thompson streets); no phone.
Photo: Courtesy of Bradbury Lewis
SJP? Claire Danes? Daphne Guinness? Who Was The Chicest Valentini Last Night?
It's no surprise that Valentino brings the mega-babes, and at last night's launch of Mr. Garavani's Valentino Virtual Museum, his roster of supporters was more jam-packed with well-dressed celebs than even we would give him credit for—what with the torrential downpour and all. While the focus of the evening was on his new downloadable archive, with those signature sewn-on flowers, beaded embellishments, and, yes, crimson, sideways glances at gowns and minis never stopped. No surprise: SJP and Izabel Goulart top the list of mentionables, and Olivia Palermo rocked it out with a sequined black-n-tan combo we would love to outfit repeat. One mild shocker? Courtney Love pulled herself together and looked (mostly) fresh-faced in a LBD. We're kind of stuck on this one, though, so you tell us: who was virtually the best?
Photos: Courtesy of KCD
Photos: Courtesy of KCD
Anna Wintour's Upgraded Uniform: Sequined Chanel
If there's one thing Anna Wintour really loves, it's Chanel, and at last night's MOMA's Film Benefit, paying tribute to renowned filmmaker Pedro Almodóvar, she wore her heart on her sleeve. Well, she wore it on her legs, too, upgrading her typical Chanel ensemble for something a bit merrier— a Chanel ensemble with a bit of shine (and really, what's better than that?). Still looking as classy and classic as ever, Anna's two-piece was sparklier than usual (are those sequins? is that beading? metallics?), and we l-o-v-e it. Fearful that she's straying too far from home? Just check out the bob, the statement necklace, and the kitten heels. Tell us what you think of Anna's shimmering look and stay tuned for a fierce Chanel fashion face-off tomorrow morning!
Photo: Courtesy of Chanel
Versace For H&M Red Carpet Battle: Which Style Star Gets Your Vote?
If we never saw another Medusa head in our lives, we'd be pretty happy. Skip a beat. Not. We die for Donatella — Versace is just very, to make up a word. We already gave you the obsession chills with the runway shots from the Versace for H&M collection, and now, we're giving you the right to judge all the celebs and personalities who joined in on the logo-ed out party. Be forewarned: the range of outfits is eclectic, to put it lightly. Our super-stylish creative director, Piera Gelardi, erred on the side of boho-glam. Blake Lively's breasts stole the show, as per usual. Ke$ha was, well, Ke$ha. We weren't sure exactly what Emma Roberts was doing. Jennifer Hudson was simply drop-dead beautiful. Alan Cumming gave us a brain freeze. We could go on, but we won't — instead, we want you to weigh in. Who failed? Who wowed? Vote for your over-the-top fave ensembles in the comments below, to help us crown the Versace vixen or stud. You're allowed to say Donatella, duh.
Photo: Courtesy of Whispr Group/Will Ragozzino/BFAnyc.com
Photo: Courtesy of Whispr Group/Will Ragozzino/BFAnyc.com
A Hallowmeme Fete Brings Out All The Familar WWW "Famouses"
It's here! It's here! Halloweekend is here. And despite the cold, we're ready to break out the tights, the wings, and the wigs. We thought we did a pretty good job rounding up some costume inspiration, though, admittedly, there were a few we left out. But (like all good things) they're available on the internet.... in fact, they were only available on the internet until this week. Wednesday night, Buzzfeed's third annual Hallowmeme party at the Bowery Electric brought out a bunch of familiar (but fictional) faces that live in the magical land of the www. And while we may not have known that women laughing alone with salad was such a recognizable phenomenon, we're impressed by the accuracy and variety of the memes that showed up to get down. So, click through to check out your favorite internet stars, because this time, next year, it's bound to be a whole new cast of characters (sorry, Rebecca Black). (Buzzfeed)
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