DC Cupcake Season Finale –Katherine and Ben Get Engaged!
Posted 04/20/2011 by Lara
Cupcake Engagement Ring!
This month reality TV series DC Cupcakes premiered the season finale of their 2nd season. The show, which is centered around two sisters, Katherine and Sophie, who traded their corporate jobs to open the cupcake bakery, Georgetown Cupcake.
The finale, labeled “Katherine’s Surprise”, follows Sophie as she attempts to plan and surprise her sister with an engagement party for her and fiancé, Ben. Funny enough, I was there for the party and taping of the episode (random, right?). Although until the finale aired I wasn’t able to talk about it –I signed a waiver.
Enjoying my amazing cupcakes gift box! Dress: Nicole Miller
Ben and I share a very close mutual friend who asked me to be his date to the event. I’m not sure what I was expecting out of a surprise engagement party –maybe a huge crowd and an even larger cake? Frankly I didn’t care. It was filmed in mid-January, back when I was recovering from a partially collapsed lung (and you thought you had a bad week), and needed out of NY. Any excuse to get out of bed, void of take-out and sweats and put on a form fitting dress (ahem Nicole Miller) sounded like a dream.
The party was hosted in a private room at contemporary Asia-French fusion restaurant, OYA. I walked in and was surprised to see it was an intimate gathering of close friends and family of maybe 25 people…and uh, me!
Ben and Katherine walked in and we’re both glowing, as the crowd yelled surprise. I would like to take a moment to appreciate the ginormous cupcake engagement ring Sophie made! It was unreal! Continue Reading…
1 Comment
Happy Anniversary Mex and the City
Posted 04/10/2011 by Lara
Photo booth pictures! Lara Eurdolian (me!), Mex and the City Creator Erika Mercado, and "The Moogie Man"
Mex and the City is a very cool cultural website and blog created to promote the free thinking, enterprising, and artistic efforts of young creatives in New York City. Created by Marina Garcia-Vasquez, Iris Avelar, Ruby Vizcarra and Erika Mercado, it is a blog that speaks about the increasing Mexican culture in the New York landscape in a fun and personal tone.
Basically they are the authorities on all things Mex in this city and throw incredibly fun events. Last night we celebrated their one year anniversary at the Hous Projects, a very cool space decorated in their blog posts! So creative… It was a hip crowd, toasting with delicious margaritas by Milagro tequila, bonding over photo booth Continue Reading…
Leave a Comment
March 14th! Rare Chanel Handbag Signed by Karl Lagerfeld For Sale
Posted 03/13/2011 by Lara
Pay attention ladies of extreme fortune! At 9am PST on March 14th, private sale site, BillionDollarBabes.com, is selling one EXTREMELY limited edition red, patent leather 2.55 quilted flap Chanel handbag that is signed by Karl Lagerfeld on the interior flap. The bag was part of the Chanel Mobile Art exhibition, which was curated by Beaux Arts Magazine Editor-in-Chief, Fabrice Bousteau. Only 50 were created –most of which went to A-listers, so if you’d like to join this elite group of Chanel owners, it’s available for $9,989. First come, first Continue Reading…
Leave a Comment
Hash 55, Bon Jovi and Harboring Hearts
Posted 03/02/2011 by Lara
Bon Jovi Live at Madison Square Garden 2.24.11
Hash 55 Signature Cocktails
What do they have in common? They were all apart of my Thursday night. And, no, not literally hash (although the invitation did promise “hash brownies”); it was the opening party for Hash 55, a new modern, eclectic lounge and hookah bar in Midtown.
Generally, I’m not one for Midtown bars, but the timing worked out perfecting since I scored two tickets to Bon Jovi at Madison Square Garden and figured, why not? I grabbed my date, got a drink and endured an over-booked party –we lasted about 20minutes. I don’t care how much free alcohol is in tow, it’s not worth being constantly bumped into because a party is at capacity. And I’d love to comment on the food (mainly the brownies), but literally the poor waiters would come out with horderves and would get pounced on. The problem was the party was thrown upstairs in the lounge, which is a very cool, intimate space that on a non-open bar, invite-the-entire-city type of an evening, would be a great hang out. And their signature cocktails are great! The downstairs is a large seated restaurant with bar. I wish they extended the celebration into that space so we had more room (the restaurant only had a few reservations). So naturally, my date and I Continue Reading…
Leave a Comment
Jason Wu Fall/Winter 2011 Collection
Posted 02/22/2011 by Lara
Jason Wu Fall 2011 Collection. Photo Credit: Imaxtree
I have a sweet spot for Jason Wu, not only because he’s brilliant, but also because I had the honor of attending his first runway show back in 2006; when Fashion Week was held at Bryant Park and he was the new kid on the blog. I don’t remember every detail from the show, only that I walked in not knowing who he was, and walked out with an ever-lasting impression of his work. So in 2009, when Michelle Obama choose to wear Wu for her inaugural gown, it felt like such a warranted success. I haven’t been to his show since, so I felt very fortunate enough to be able to cover his Fall/Winter 2011 fashion collection and share it will all of you!
Jason Wu Fall 2011 Collection. Photo Credit: Imaxtree
Jason Wu Runway at 2011 Fall/Winter Fashion Show
For this collection, Jason Wu was inspired by the photographs taken by Robert Polidori in his book “Parcours Museologique Revister,” which documented the restoration of Versailles. As you will notice from the video (posted below), his show began with more traditional sportswear; tailored pants, and jackets then segues into evening wear, before the grand finale of this long, bright pink, silk chiffon strapless gown. While the strong change in silhouette, palette and fabrication would generally make this collection not feel so cohesive, it was the progression of his clothing and the accents of embroidery and lace he embedded within the pieces that really converged it all together. I also really like this little, black, feminine bow-tie he’s introduced.
Makeup by MAC, Nails by CND
What always stands out about Jason Wu is his attention to detail. His ability to carry over this baroque theme went beyond the clothing. We saw it in the hair, makeup, nails—all the way to the stage. He had this incredible custom runway, which looked like antique mirrors.
Roxanne Valinoti for CND created the nails for the runway show. She fashioned a gold gilded burgundy manicure using two coats of CND Dark Ruby layered with one coat of Bloodline, and gilded with Gold Chrome on the tips. To create this look at home, simply put the Gold Chrome shade on first, then apply those French Manicure stickers on the tips and paint over it with the remaining colors. Then peel the sticker off to reveal the gold tips and voila!
Makeup face chart by MAC
These manicures matched the burgundy shoes we saw on the runway and complimented the slicked back twisted low ponytails (with a flash of gold leaf accent) hair look created by Odile for Aveda.
As for the makeup, the look was created by Diane Kendal for M.A.C. Cosmetics, I mean look at this gorgeous intense gold highlighted, deeply shadowed Continue Reading…
Leave a Comment
Happy Birthday Metropolitan Museum of Art
Posted 02/20/2011 by Lara
The Metropolitan Museum of Art
Happy Birthday? Happy Anniversary? In this case it’s one and the same since today, February 20th is the day that the Metropolitan Museum of Art opened it’s doors in Manhattan in 1872. Originally, it resided in a rented space at 681 Fifth Avenue and moved several times before migrating to the east side of Central Park to the home we know today (at 1000 Fifth Avenue). The Metropolitan Museum of Art is now more than 2 million square feet and contains more than 2 million works of art divided into nineteen curatorial departments.
Leave a Comment
Kicking off Fashion Week With BULLETT Magazine + Jessica White
Posted 02/16/2011 by Lara
Event: BULLETT + Jessica White Co-Host Fashion Week Kick-Off Event
When: February 9th
Venue: BULLETT Loft, NYC
BULLETT Magazine kicked off Fashion Week with an exclusive event, hosted by Jessica White to celebrate the launch of their inaugural edition, Volume 1: The Premiere Issue. Jessica is featured in the issue baring it all (except for a black rose Colin Yeo hat and Louboutin’s); I like her tattoos.
BULLETT is a quarterly unisex fashion and lifestyle magazine that features fashion, art, film, music and travel by way of fashion spreads, designer and celebrity interviews and travel and artist features.
Cindy Crawford graced the cover of the premiere issue, and looks absolutely stunning in her 10-page spread. The fashion photography alone is worth owning a copy, and the styling is phenomenal (I’m still stuck on the Cindy Crawford lay outs). I was also happy to see an interview with Simon Spurr included. He’s one of the male designers I’m covering for fashion Continue Reading…
1 Comment
This is Your Brain on Ping Pong
Posted 02/01/2011 by Lara
Susan Sarandon, Jonathan Bricklin, Rob DeSalle, and Will Shortz at the Museum of Natural History
On January 19th at the American Museum of Natural History, Susan Sarandon, Jonathan Bricklin, Will Shortz, Rob DeSalle, and Wendy A. Suzuki lead a panel discussion appropriately called ‘Your Brain on Ping Pong’, on what’s so great about the sport and the effects Continue Reading…
Leave a Comment
Kiehl’s Donates $225,000 to The Koons Family Institute
Posted 12/11/2010 by Lara
The check presentation! In this picture: Justine Koons, Jeff Koons, Cheryl Vitali (General Manager, Kiehl's Worldwide), Chris Salgardo (President, Kiehl's USA)
Earlier this week I joined Kiehl’s for their holiday party and benefit, hosted by contemporary artist, Jeff Koons. Back in October (you may remember me posting about this), Kiehl’s and Koons had launched a limited edition Creme de Corps collection with all the net proceeds benefiting The Koons Family Institute, an initiative of the International Centre for Missing & Exploited Children (ICMEC). The theme of the collection and party was a Wonderland of Merry. And the evening was just that, complete with a special check presentation by Kiehl’s President, Chris Salgardo to Mr. Koons for the amount of $225,000 for his charity.
Kiehl's + Jeff Koons Limited Edition Creme de Crops Collection
With ribbon surrounding the store, treats provided by Momofuku, music by DJ Paul Sevigny (yes, Chloe’s brother), a room filled with artists, models, designers and celebrities all celebrating a great accomplishment by Mr. Koons and Kiehl’s –it was Continue Reading…
Leave a Comment
Koons + Kiehl’s 1 DAY ONLY Limited Edition Label- SATURDAY
Posted 12/02/2010 by Lara
In October I posted about Kiehl’s creating a limited edition Crème de Corps collection featuring the artwork of contemporary artist, Jeff Koons.
Yesterday, Kiehl’s announced that for ONE DAY ONLY, this Saturday (December 4th), they will be releasing an extremely Limited Edition Second Label creation of their bestseller, Creme de Corps (16.9oz, $45). Available at select NY/California Kiehl’s retail store locations, this label features an image of Jeff Koon’s ‘Large Vase of Flower’ installed in the Queen’s bedchamber at Versailles.
Kiehl’s is donating 100% of the net profits of up to $25,000 to The Koons Family Institute, an initiative of the International Centre for Missing & Exploited Children (ICMEC).
Kiehl’s FACEBOOK fans have the opportunity to call any of Continue Reading…
