DuJour Magazine’s April cover party with Paris Hilton: A glam affair

by citychickstyle // April 30, 2015 // 130 Comments

Earlier this week, DuJour Magazine hosted a party at PH-D Lounge at Dream Downtown in Chelsea to celebrate its April cover star Paris Hilton. In addition to Paris, Nicky Hilton and Jason Binn were also in attendance. Guests enjoyed champagne and hors d’oeuvres such as mini cheeseburgers, tuna tartare, lobster salad, and beets with goat cheese. Jason Binn thanked guests for coming to the event, and gave a warm welcome to Paris Hilton. She spoke briefly about her interning days at Hamptons Magazine with Binn and how excited she was to be a part of DuJour’s April issue. Paris also spent a bit of time in the DJ Booth picking some of her favorite tunes and some of her own song mixes. The event was certainly swanky and made for a great night out on the town!

Paris Hilton and Nicky Hilton
Photo Credit: DuJour

Paris Hilton, Jason Binn, and Nicky Hilton
Photo Credit: DuJour

Event atmosphere

Post-it Brand and Scotch Brand 2015 collections: A great blend of show-stopping patterns and functional products

by citychickstyle // April 24, 2015 // 194 Comments

Post-it Brand and Scotch Brand have some great new collections for 2015! They recently hosted a product preview at The Glasshouses in Chelsea to showcase their new products to members of the media. Always keeping current on organizing trends, Post-it Brand has come out with new Flags and Tabs that feature contemporary designs such as gingham, carnival, and geo patterns. Post-it Brand continues to stay trendy with vibrant colors and has 9 new color palettes inspired by global destinations. The brand has also developed a Dry Erase Surface, a portable and easy whiteboard solution that can be applied to smooth vertical surfaces, and that is perfect for brainstorming and collaboration. Other great Post-it products for 2015 include Post-it Brand Notes-to-Go, Post-it Specialty Notes, and Post-it Big Pads.

Scotch Brand shared some innovative products at the product preview as well. The Expression Tapes, which are available in many forms, come in a variety of new colors and patterns. They’re perfect for decorating gifts and paper projects. The brand has also developed some wardrobe solutions called Scotch™ Essentials, and they include a Sweater Pill Remover, an Easy Fix Button, Tape Circles, Conceal Strips, and an Adjustable Hem Tape. Each of these products is a quick, perfect solution for specific wardrobe challenges.

What a vibrant assortment of organizational product offerings!

Swatch Club toasts its 25th anniversary in style

by citychickstyle // March 21, 2015 // 212 Comments

Recently, Swatch Club celebrated its 25^th anniversary with a festive party at Marquee in Chelsea. Guests were able to view for the first time and purchase the 2015/16 Swatch Club watch called This Is My World. They also enjoyed watching a live artistic installation of a life-size watch, viewing previous editions of the Swatch Club watches, and getting flash tattoos. There was a raffle for the life-size watch as well as unique trips to other Swatch events. Guests were served an assortment of hors d’oeuvres that included shrimp, sushi, and pizza. June, one of the longest-standing members of the Swatch Club, spoke to the crowd about her passion for Swatch, and guests could certainly relate to her excitement. The number “25” was dispersed all over the venue via balloons and magnets, and the crowd definitely danced throughout the evening. What a fantastic celebration of fun, functional watches and a momentous occasion!

The 2015/16 Swatch Club watch

A life-size Swatch watch

A live artistic installation of a life-size Swatch watch

Swatch Club watches from previous years

At the event

Swatch executives at the event

Swatch executives and June at the event

‘Life of Cats:’ A unique and historic art exhibit at the Japan Society

by citychickstyle // March 13, 2015 // 39 Comments

Recently, the Japan Society hosted a press preview for its newest exhibit, Life of Cats. The informative exhibit celebrates the importance of cats in Japanese culture that can be traced back to their arrival in Japan during the Asuka and Nara periods (538-794). It features a number of prints, paintings, and ceramics that showcase cats under the following themes: Cats and People, Cats as People, Cats versus People, Cats Transformed, and Cats and Play. These themes demonstrate the profound symbolic roles that cats played in Japanese culture: protectors, friends, thieves, troublemakers, monsters, and so much more. All of the artistic pieces are remarkable, though my favorites include a painting called Asakusa Ricefields and Torinomachi Festival and a ceramic series of the Sleeping Cat. Some images from the exhibit are feature down below. Life of Cats just opened today, March 13 at the Japan Society, and it will be be on display until June 7. Definitely check out this entertaining, delightful exhibit!

LANEIGE: A skincare brand that fully embraces the scientific power of water

by citychickstyle // March 11, 2015 // 1 Comment

LANEIGE, a Korean mineral water-based facial skincare line, is impressively making waves in the skincare category. The brand recently hosted an intimate press gathering at the Mondrian Soho to showcase its products that are sold in the US exclusively at Target. The line, which is inspired by the purity and vitality of the snow in the Himalayan mountains, comes in elegant packaging and consists of items such as cleansing foams, masks, serums, eye creams, toners, and moisturizers. It is divided up into 4 categories: Hydration, Brightening, Anti-Aging, and Special Care. There’s also a Complexion Correction category that carries revolutionary BB Cushions, which provide coverage, brightening, and smoothness for different skin tones. Every product deeply penetrates the skin and is designed to hydrate, protect and revitalize. All of the products have a super energizing smell and feel ultra smooth on the skin as well. LANEIGE is also quite affordable with all products priced at $55 and under. This stellar lineup is definitely worth checking out!

The Hydration system

The Brightening system

The Anti-Aging system

The Special Care system

Water Bank Eye Gel

Water Sleeping Mask

Brightening Sparkling Water Foam Cleanser

Bright Renew Original Cream

Firming Sleeping Mask

BB Cushion

The 2015 Grammy Awards Style Lounge: Luxurious gifting at its finest

by citychickstyle // February 10, 2015 // 351 Comments

This past Friday, Red Carpet Events LA hosted the 2015 Grammy Awards Style Lounge at the W Hotel Los Angeles – Westwood. Celebrities in attendance included Antonique Smith, Jo-El Sonnier, Adam Ellison, Charlotte Huggins, Jason Rabinowitz, Stephen Trask, Manny Marroquin, Mindi Abair, Nimrod Antal, and The Order Palo. The lounge’s main sponsor was McLaren, one of the nation’s premier retailers of Formula-One-derived cars. There were over 50 gift sponsors who gifted Grammy Nominees, other celebrities, and media such as SweetNorthBabe, Clarisse, Artizan by Robin Barre, JAVA Skincare, Joy & Mario Footwear, Appethyl™, Geek Eyewear, Arganesse, Karen’s Product, Teeny Wingkini Swimwear, HalfBreed Clothing, Ancestry.com, Tikkun Holistic Spa, Nuwati Herbals, Victoria Duke’s Divine Intervention Finishing Spray, and Jonathan Product. All of these sponsors benefited African Millennium Foundation (AMF), a charity that is fighting poverty, hunger, and disease by providing African women and children with the necessary tools for self-sufficiency.

Every gifted product was outstanding, but here are some highlights. SweetNorthBabe showcased stylish handmade bags that are perfect for carrying staple items and can be used every day and when you go running. Clarisse displayed its cocktail dresses and evening gowns that make a stunning statement. Artizan by Robin Barre featured its unique jewelry that adds a stylish finish to any outfit. Joy & Mario Footwear showcased its handmade slip-on shoes and sandals that come in a variety of eye-popping styles. Geek Eyewear displayed its sophisticated yet sleek eyeglasses and sunglasses. Half Breed Clothing featured its t-shirts and tank tops for men and women that promote a powerful message of embracing our ethnic differences by supporting unity. Lastly, Jonathan Product showcased its luxury haircare line that’s inspired by top celebrity hairstylists and that gives expert yet easy salon hair results at home.

There was certainly a great assortment of products at the Red Carpet Events LA 2015 Grammy Awards Style Lounge!

Jason Rabinowitz (Credit: Red Carpet Events LA)

Mindi Abair (Credit: Red Carpet Events LA)

Adam Ellison and Nimrod Antal (Credit: Red Carpet Events LA)

The Order Palo (Credit: Red Carpet Events LA)

Jiff

A Clarisse dress

Plans by AMF

Jonathan Product

Appethyl™

Karen’s Product

Victoria Duke’s Divine Intervention Finishing Spray

Arganesse

Geek Eyewear

JAVA Skin Care

SweetNorthBabe

Joy & Mario Footwear

A look at the VIP reception for ‘Monsters and Landscapes’

by citychickstyle // January 14, 2015 // 497 Comments

Last Friday, Ryan Piers Williams and his wife America Ferrera hosted a VIP reception to unveil his first solo art show, ‘Monsters and Landscapes,’ at The Garfield Building. Notable guests included Melonie Diaz, Amber Tamblyn, Huma Abedin, Alistair Banks Griffin, and Maritza Veer. Williams gave many guests a detailed tour of the exhibit, which explores the beauty and destructiveness of nature and human behavior. I had the opportunity to chat with Ryan about his impressive exhibit:

How did you go about picking the colors for your paintings?

I love color, and I feel like I love to explore color- the way colors fall in line with one other and also the different textures that you can use to bring out colors. These paintings are landscapes, images of people- [the colors] explore different emotions that I was feeling at the time. [I’m] trying to evoke an emotion in the viewer to bring you into my world.

What do you hope people get out of this exhibit?

I’m highlighting the interplay between humans and nature, and the way we interact with one another- the idea that we all have demons and we all have very beautiful aspects of ourselves as well. I’m hoping that people come away from it seeing that, and also recognizing that it’s a part of life to have both the passion and more of the different aspects of our human nature.

What an incredible exhibition! If you haven’t seen it yet, be sure to check it out before it closes on January 16.

An inside look at the exhibit

Lesley Reider and Ryan Piers Williams

Lesley Reider and America Ferrera

Exhibit Announcement: ‘Monsters and Landscapes’ makes its New York debut

by citychickstyle // January 9, 2015 // 59 Comments

Hope your 2015 is off to a great start! As usual, New York’s art scene is actively thriving and has a great upcoming exhibit. Starting on January 10, acclaimed filmmaker and artist, Ryan Piers Williams will be presenting his first solo exhibition called ‘Monsters and Landscapes,’ which examines the duality of humans and nature. Inspired by his desire to discover and understand his own monsters and landscapes, Williams’ art serves to connect and reflect on the opposing forces that shape our world and our individual beings. ‘Monsters and Landscapes’ uses paint and photography to convey the different behaviors that humans and nature exude, whether they be beautiful or destructive. The exhibit is comprised of 4 themes, and one of them is called The DON’T MOVE series. This series is a detailed examination of our current society where there is a constant fear of being “shot down” both literally and figuratively. ‘Monsters and Landscapes’ is open to the public January 10 through January 16 from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. daily at The Garfield Building on 142 Henry Street. For more information, visit www.ryanpierswilliams.com. Definitely check this exhibit out!

Photo Credit: www.ryanpierswilliams.com

Samsung Signature House: A perfect blend of upscale luxury and functionality

by citychickstyle // December 14, 2014 // 86 Comments

Recently, I was invited to take a tour of the Samsung Signature House near Union Square. It’s great to see Samsung continue its involvement with lifestyle experiences. The space is a gorgeous 3-floor penthouse furnished with upscale décor and state of the art kitchen appliances, TVs, audio speakers, laundry machines, and LED monitors. Each room offers the highest level of comfort with ample space and manageable products. I’ll touch upon some highlights, but check the slideshow for additional features. The kitchen has a fascinating refrigerator called the Chef’s Collection Refrigerator, which has 4 French doors: 2 reserved for refrigeration and 2 reserved as freezers. It even has a display that lights up with the temperature of each compartment when the doors are open! In the laundry room, there’s a 4.2 cu. ft. Front Load Washer with SuperSpeed, which can be controlled through your smartphone and it washes a full load of laundry in 36 minutes.

Another great feature in this space is an impeccable sound system created by the Samsung SHAPE™ Wireless Audio System, which includes an audio hub, speakers, and a curved soundbar. You can manage the system on your smartphone or tablet through the SHAPE™ Audio App so you can control where the audio is playing. The Smart TVs in the house, ranging from 55”-85,” are also extraordinary with spectacular picture quality, a built-in camera, and a full web browser, among other great features.

I can’t get over how functional and easy to use these products are! My other favorite product in the space was the 30 cu. ft 4-Door Refrigerator with FlexZone Drawer. It has ample food storage space and you can write notes, play music, and browse online recipes on an LCD Digital Display.

The idea behind this space is to make you feel at ease with having and managing products that fit with your lifestyle. These products are meant to become a part of your daily routine, but you’ll certainly get excited about using them all of the time instead of dreading them. Samsung is always on the cutting edge when it comes to technology, electronics, and home appliances. Be sure to visit www.samsung.com for even more products to check out!

A view from upstairs

Chef’s Collection Refrigerator

Chef’s Collection Dishwasher

Chef Collection Range – Gas

4.2 cu. ft. Front Load Washer with SuperSpeed and Dryer

The LCD Digital Display on the 30 cu. ft 4-Door Refrigerator with FlexZone Drawer

Betty Boop merchandise: Show-stopping products

by citychickstyle // November 30, 2014 // 264 Comments

I’ve always been a huge fan of Betty Boop! What better way to celebrate her cool personality than with themed merchandise? At BettyBoopStore.com, you’ll find a great assortment of apparel, home goods, and accessories that are all Betty Boop-themed. I recently had the chance to see some of these products in person and I must say I was super impressed! The t-shirts are very cute and the purses and mugs are so stylish. These products are the perfect holiday gifts, but they’re also great year round to add an extra boost to your day. Check out some of my favorite items down below and be sure to check out www.bettyboopstore.com for more fun goodies!