Muddle 4 juicy ripe blackberries
1 1/2 oz vodka (p.i.n.k., of course!),
1 1/2 oz white creme de cocoa,
1 oz Frangelico and shake vigorously. Put all ingredients in a cocktail shaker, then fill shake half way with ice. Strain into a well chilled martini glass and garnish with a blackberry on the rim of the glass.
*Specialty cocktail introduced to The Quest for "it" by David Brogan
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Seeking fine furniture at a discount? Well looks llike Soho's Ambient Italia can assist quite nicely. Currently, they are offering 40% of ALL furniture. Latest collections include: Living Room Day Collection, Bedroom and Wardrobes Night Collection, Sofas and Chairs Collection, Additonal Living Interiors and more.
Sale lasts through November only, so stop by their showroom today!
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OK, so it may be a little LATE to get to get in on this one but we figured what the f***(you fill in the expletive)! TONIGHT Aspen Social Club, yes the saucy little Mid-town incarnation of Aspen on 22 nd Street, will celebrate it's one year anniversary. Additionally, the venue's owner Greg Brier will celebrate his birthday. We've known Greg for quite few years now and while we cannot say for certain how old he will be the music will be HOT courtesy of said dee-jays (see invite above). The brief open bar should really shake things up! he festivities begin at 9:00 pm and will continue on to... God knows when. The REAL draw may be that if you do get in you will be able to get a few mouthfuls of the fried goodness served at this joint. We sampled a bite last year at the opening, just to be polite, I mean our looks are EVERYTHING-DUH! If you head down, or UP depending on where you live, and make anight of it--do TAKE pictures!
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Onerock Moving Pictures documentary DRESSED literally took over the Big Apple Film Festival November 3, 2009 at the world famous Tribeca Cinemas in New York City with sold out tickets a week prior to the formal viewing.
The documentary DRESSED was selected from 700 films that were submitted from the New York City independent film community, as well as additional selections from across the country and around the world to be screened at the Big Apple Film Festival.
DRESSED is the much buzzed about documentary that tells the story of Laotian-American fashion designer, Nary Manivong, who defies the odds of a broken childhood and homelessness to follow his dream of showing his collection at New York’s Fashion Week and launching his brand.
The Big Apple Film Festival screening was a smash hit with ticket goers and was a star-studded event that included New York’s finest with fashionable attendees including socialite Ally Hilfiger, Project Runway’s favorite fashion designer Malan Breton and the ever so glamorous fashion designer Loris Diran whose designs have been featured in The Devil Wear’s Prada as well as top industry experts attendees who are part of the cast that included industry consultant George Furlan, Janet Mock of People.com and Mickey Boardman of Paper Magazine along with other castmates including Director David Swajeski, Executive Producer Maryanne Grisz and fashion designer extraordinaire himself Nary Manivong.
The cast of DRESSED includes industry experts ranging from Fern Mallis, Senior Vice President of IMG Fashion; to Simon Doonan, Creative Director of Barneys New York,to fashion writer Lynn Yaeger and several more in between.
*photos courtesy of JP Pullos/Patrick McMullan
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Any jet, any time, any place, luxury living is not quite at a stand still. In today's economic downturn, private jet charter company Blue Star Jets understands that, affordable niceties are still possible. A newly launched campaign with YOU in mind, speaks volumes to those starting to scale back in spending, as well as those who aspire to live better. Blue Star Jets, an omni-present brand synonymous with the Hamptons, rises to new heights this season. Safety, value, convenience, one flight at a time are not just words on the page from Blue Star Jets. We spoke with the company's President Todd Rome to gain greater insight into what potential clients can expect.
Tell us about the current campaign at Blue Star Jets--what's new for prospective clients this season?
"This season, Blue Star Jets has launched the ShareAJet Exchange to lower the barrier of entry, making private travel more affordable for families who wish to share private jets to save money."
It seems like there's been a significant increase in visibility of both yourself & CEO Ricky Sitomer, is this incidental or a marketing strategy? How does this play into increasing brand awareness?
"For the past nine years, Blue Star Jets has been telling the story that we’ve made flying privately more affordable by buying and selling the deadhead, or empty leg, which in turn gives the consumer a 50% savings from our competitors, such as NetJets. Safety and security is our main concern, as the aircraft we charter are independently audited by Wyvern and Argus."
What differentiates Blue Star Jets from the competition-- from other private chartered aircraft companies?
"We have the largest database of empty legs in the industry, as well as the largest sales force in the industry. Additionally, we’ve held the longest track record of being the world’s largest charter aircraft broker. Because of our buying power and volume, we transfer the up-to-50% savings to our consumers."
What was your background prior to becoming President?
"I was a Wall Street Trader for a decade, running a broker-dealer with Blue Star Jets CEO Ricky Sitomer."
Any additional information you'd like to share with readers about Blue Star Jets...
"There is no cost to call Blue Star Jets and get a quote for your next holiday vacation or corporate trip. We are up-to-50% less expensive than fractional ownership, offering true flexibility to select the right jet to meet your mission. We are a 24/7 international business, and the only full service private aviation company to offer helicopters, turbo props, corporate and jumbo jets."
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Women' Wear Daily's Bridget Foley sits down with designer Isaac Mizrahi as he heads to QVC for “Isaac Mizrahi Live,” slated to make its debut December 4th. Mizrahi will feature his own favorite goodies, from handbags and berets to toggle coats to cheesecake, in a launch price ranch of about $32 to $300. He talks about his selections, Martha Stewart as an inspiration and building a brand name.
On the credibility of his selections he will feature on air“To me, they’re very important, wonderful things,” he said, adding that he did “1,000 tastings.” He maintains they make perfect sense within his repertoire. “I have been building and building and building over the past 10 years. I have been doing a TV show with a lot of cooking segments, working with Lidia Bastianich and Mario Batali. It has made me quite good at tasting food. I’ve been a judge on ‘Iron Chef.’” Click here for more.
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The Hollywood launch of Jimmy Choo at H& M was a big one. The star-studded party hosted by Tamara Mellon and Jeffrey Katzenberg in support of the Motion Picture Association and Television Fund, was held at a private residence high above the famous Sunset Strip in the Hollywood Hills and featured a grammy worthy performance by M.I.A. who dazzled the guests in front of the LA skyline. Hollywood's stars were given an exclusive sneek peek at the glamorous collection that will be unveiled in approximately 200 H&M stores globally on November 14th. Celeb fashionistas included: Paris and Nicky Hilton, Hayden Panettiere, Kate Walsh, Whitney Port, Angella Lindvall and Olivia Wilde. Songstress M.I.A. gave a special performance for guests. To follow are select photos from the event.
Top to Bottom: Tamara Mellon, Paris Hilton, Rashida Jones, Garcelle Beauvais
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There's never a dull moment when KiptonArt throws a cocktail party. What better way to celebrate a talented band of emerging artists than with a luxuriously crafted awards ceremony at Saks Fifth Avenue. Last evening, Kipton Cronkite hosted KiptonArt's 2010 Rising Star Awards where 5 lucky award winners were announced. The evening sponsored by Longchamp, the New York Observer, and Saks offered a viewing of the KiptonArt 2010 Finalists** works as well a special live performance by Orba Squara.
Finalists' works were placed in perfect juxtaposition to the latest women's fashion with Mr. Cronkite's video crew shooting in or around all aspects of the cavernous second floor atrium. Over canapes and white wine, attendees made their bids as to whom they perceived the finalists would be. Standouts included a color photograph by Kiritin Beyer's Are You Sure You Want a Picture of Us We Are Not Top Models*** and Sarah Dueth's The Concert.****
KiptonArt Rising 2010 Award Winners included: Emily Korman, Julie Combal, Matthew Satz, Avery McCarthy, and Bon Duke. Notable attendees included: Crown Princess Katherine and Prince Alexander of Serbia, Peter Davis, Genevieve Bahrenburg, Gillian Hearst-Simonds, Christian Simonds, Dabney Mercer, Catherine Forbes, Emma Snowdon-Jones, and several others--each clad in diamonds by Asprey.
For more information on KiptonArt and the KiptonArt Foundation, please visit KiptonArt.com
**-Kiritin Beyer, Julia Combal, Sarah Dueth, Bon Duke, Ula Einstein, Melissa Fleming, Azadeh Ghotbi, Nicola Kast, James Kennedy, Emily Koman, Shay Kun, Michael Kwiecinski, Avery McCarthy, Reed & Rader, Michael Rollins, Matthew Satz, Paul Seftel, James Sexton Tully,Gavin Ziegler
***- 30x30, C-Print on Aluminum, $1500
****-35x35,Oil on Canvas, $8,800
*photos by The Quest for "it"
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Looks like you just got LUCKY! Beginning TODAY, Lucky magazine is offering 24-hour flash sales every Monday through Friday on Lucky Mag.com
Find the very best clothing, accessories, lingerie, beauty, and home décor—selected DAILY by our editors—at a whopping 40% to 50% off. The discounts begin at 8:00 am every morning and last through 8:00 am the following day, but click fast because items are known to sell out!
The merchandise—Alexander Wang tops, Bing Bang earrings, Inhabit cashmere, Kooba bags, Cosabella undies, Votivo candles, Stila blushes, J Brand jeans, and Rachel Comey boots, among others—are incredible. HUGE discounts on our very favorite things.
Visit luckymag.com for live sales, and a lineup of upcoming events. No muss, no fuss, no sign-up. Just deals.
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For those who simply cannot wait for the January 2010 launch date, CoverGirl is making their new Full Blast line available via PreSale, beginning TODAY November 2nd. The new products include: Smoky Shadow Blast, Shine Blast Lip Gloss, and Lash Blast Length Mascara. Look for Lash Blast Length Mascara*** now with Smoky Shadow Blast, Shine Blast Lip Gloss hitting drugstore aisles in January.
***-CoverGirl Lash Blast Mascara comes with the following benefits--up to 80% longer lashes, ultra long lashes that won't flake or break courtesy of the super length brush and the Elasta-Nylon formula, no clumps, and lastly the formula reaches each lash
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To trick or treaters EVERYWHERE...have a very HAPPY HALLOWEEN!
THE LEGEND OF SLEEPY HOLLOW:
The headless horseman was often seen here. An old man who did not believe in ghosts told of meeting the headless horseman coming from his trip into the Hollow. The horseman made him climb up behind. They rode over bushes, hills, and swamps. When they reached the bridge, the horseman suddenly turned into a skeleton. He threw the old man into the brook and sprang away over the treetops with a clap of thunder....
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Have you heard? celeb hairstylist Ted Gibson has officially joined the Shop NBC family with his debut on the channel as part of their week-long Beauty & Style special!
Ted will host several Ted Gibson Beauty Hours ( 11am - 3:00 pm and 6:00 pm and will also be featured through out providing tips & trends as part of the station’s new “Beauty Confidential” show. His award winning products will also now be available for purchase on the Shop NBC web site.
To celebrate, Ted’s new Clip In Extensions are the “Top Value” on the Shop NBC Homepage, available for a limited time $ 99.92 (originally $127)
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The SUPER EXCLUSIVE Tuesday night book launch of Bobby Sager's Invisible Sun, with a special performance by Sting, was one for the record books. Donna Karan's Urban Zen Center, nestled on the outskirts of the West Village was the locale for one very inspirational evening. Beyond the retail setting and into the Stephen Weiss Gallery were supporters of Mr. Sager's very introspective work. Surrounded by the author's photographic work**** as well as video projections of his message, attendees were privy to a serene setting where like minds were able to unite.
The evening included an initial hour of cocktails and edibles, sighting of socially-conscious cause supportive celebs, such as Ed Norton, as well as other notables Anne Curry, Padma Lakshmi, Malik Yoba, Tucker Robbins, Amy Sacco and others. We spoke with actor Malik Yoba who shared that "hope" was among the many reasons that brought him out to this particular evening.
Before long Donna Karan addressed the crowds and welcomed legendary recording artist Sting to the stage. He mesmerzied with a piece from his new album If On a Winter's Night (released earlier that day), and of course the song Invisible Sun. Immediately following, Mr. Sager took the stage explaining his deep connection to the children of Rwanda, and what his initial and subsequent trips to Africa have meant for him. Effecting change and helping others to be conscious is a constant that Mr. Sager reveres, asking that we not feel sorry for these children, but to remember them whenever everyday tasks or circumstances are troublesome to us here in America. Mr. Sager ended with the very powerful Albert Einstein quote "Not everything that can be counted counts and not everything that counts can be counted "
***-Available to guests were deluxe limited edition copies of The Invisible Sun, signed by both legendary Recording Artist Sting and Philanthropic photographer Bobby Sager-copies were $1500 each.
****- these photographs taken in Afghanistan, Rwanda, Pakistan, Palestine, Sri Lanka, and Zimbabwe, from Sep. 11th, 2001 until early 2009, depict refugees, orphans, child soldiers and just plain kids living with conflict, disaster and misplacement. Sager's poignant images are assembled in a visually arresting collection
*photos courtesy of Michael Loccisano/Getty Images North America
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Composer and Instrumentalist Lucia Hwong-Gordon stunned crowds this past Tuesday evening, as she stepped into the East Foyer at the 2009 Alzheimer's Association Rita Hayworth Gala wearing a vinatge Zang Toi gown circa Fall 1993. Her strapless diva gown--a black silk matlesse with red roses and black mink border, was a most exquisite look (see photo at left). While there were of course other head-turning fashions, the fresh fall color combination made this dress a standout.
Ms. Hwong-Gordon attended the event in the company of fellow social Janna Bullock (who wore a Hermes dress). They entered the tail-end of cocktail hour heading straight into the Grand Ballroom of the Waldorf-Astoria for a glorius evening.
*photo by The Quest for "it"
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Have you heard? Sisterhood Mobilized for AIDS Research and Treatment’s (SMART) Rockhopper TV - BBC World News Series "Love in a Tie of HIV: Rp 2 I Love New York" has been nominated for the prestigious Association for International Broadcasting (AIB) award. The nominees will be honored at a gala event in London on November 4th.
The New York-based film features Christina Rodriguez, a founding member of the SMART Youth program and her mother, Susan Rodriguez, Founding Director of SMART. Christina talks openly about living in New York City with HIV in this moving, sensitive and personal account of the bond between a mother and daughter and how both are dealing with being HIV positive.
Upon learning of the nomination Susan Rodriguez responded, “With over 200 documentary submissions for this year’s award, receiving an AIB nomination with other amazing international documentaries is an enormous honor.”
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Our never-ending quest to streamline our facial skincare routine was sparked when we attended Ramona Singer's launch of her Tru Renewal Skincare line. The Tru Renewal Skincare Line by Ramona Singer -- who is also one of The Real Housewives of New York City -- is her latest business undertaking. The Spa at Equinox*, which will carry the line was a most appropriate location for Ramona to host her launch party because when we think Spa, we think Renewal.
Tru Renewal, a line of skincare products that can be used regimentally in the anti-aging process are products that are suitable for all ages and skin types. With 4 basic products you can start a regimen that is effortless, and will help you remain ageless, just as Ramona has.
Upon entering The Spa at Equinox and greeting Ramona to get her thoughts on what we can expect from the line, I immediately noticed her glowing healthy look giving her an appearance of agelessness. In speaking with Ramona she shared that "although she is 49ish, she is often assumed to be 39ish," due to her development and use of the Ultra Repair Cream. "It's natural and organic, and has green algae" which normalizes the skin's moisture content and provides suppleness. In developing the line, I worked with a world-renowned chemist who has developed skincare products for well-known physicians and major skincare companies." The products are formulated to address the concerns of women whether they're in their 20s and just beginning to be concerned with seriously caring for their skin, or are vets at addressing skincare needs. Tru Renewal offers a simplified, effortless alternative to the multi-step, time consuming approach of many other skincare lines.
In our 'on the spot' test of the ultra repair cream, we noticed it goes on light and easy, and seemed to immediately reduce wrinkles around the eyes--and the scent was light, and fresh.
Are you ready for a renewal--a Tru Renewal, then click here TruRenewal.com to get started.
*-The Spa at Equinox (74th Street @ Second Ave)
--Article by Peggie Walker