Fall/Holiday 2011 Preview at the Adrianna Papell Showroom


Tis the season for holiday dress previews. The sparkles lighting up the showrooms have everyone asking what will the socialites wear to the ball this fall? Even if this modern-day aspiring Cinderella never makes it to a society ball this season, assuming of course that they still hold balls, I got to have an Adrianna Papell dress. As I learned on my lunchtime visit to the Adrianna Papell showroom this week, the Adrianna Papell family is divided into five divisions: Adrianna Papell (versatile more casual day and evening outfits,) Adrianna Papell Evening (high-styled formal eveningwear,) Aidan Mattox (sexy glam evening gowns,) Adrianna Papell For E! Live From the Red Carpet (old Hollywood glam,) and Hailey Logan (an affordable juniors line perfect for the prom.)

You can find these exquisite designs at my favorite socialite hang outs including Bloomingdales, Nordstrom, and Lord & Taylor.  Every socialite has a soft spot for red carpet style.  Every girl can shine like a socialite in Adrianna Papell For E! Live From the Red Carpet with the line’s classic Hollywood glamour full of ruffles, sparkles, and plunging necklines.  Plus, since Joan Rivers is on the E! payroll, anyone wearing anything from Adrianna Papell’s Red Carpet line is bound to to get a rave review from the Fashion Police.  Not that you need any sort of leverage to get best-dressed in these chic dresses.

Classic Adrianna Papell design

All the pretty dresses

This picture hangs outside the Adrianna Papell showroom and it is so glam. I especially love the chandelier, it reminds me of my logo.  So socialite!

Giambattista Valli for Macy’s Preview


Macy’s has announced it’s newest designer collaboration for Macy’s Impulse with Giambattista Valli. Since I usually get to see collections before they come out, last week, I attended a preview party at Villa Pacri in the fashionable Meatpacking District.

This line of New Year’s Eve style dresses and separates is set to hit stores Oct. 26th. While the separates are priced at $50-$75, the dresses will be going for no more than $150 so Giambattista Valli’s Macy’s line fits the Impulse manta of affordability perfectly. Here are some of my favorite pieces that I took while drinking free champagne among some of today’s most elite fashion editors and stylist. I’d love to hear your opinion on this line. Let me know what you think…

More dresses…more colors

This classy black suit is my favorite in the collection

The view from backstage

Socialite Tinsley Mortimer Raises Money For the American Humane Association at Samantha Thavasa

I know it seems like I’m always telling you to go shopping, but that’s only because I am. There’s nothing better than shopping for a cause, especially if that cause is the American Humane Association’s Second Chance® Fund that gives abused and neglected animals a second chance at life and love. Thanks to the philanthropic efforts of New York socialite and handbag designer, Tinsley Mortimer, in honor of Adopt-a-Dog Month, 25% of sales at the lovely Madison Ave. handbag boutique, Samantha Thavasa Oct. 13-20th will benefit the American Humane Association’s Second Chance Fund that helps fund local shelters and rescue groups all over the country afford to treat abused and neglected animals so they can be adopted into the loving homes they deserve.

Tinsley, who serves as a National Ambassador for the American Humane Association, hosted a private event last night at the boutique to kick off the effort featuring some adorable pets up for adoption as the guests of honor. Though sadly I couldn’t make it to the event, as a vegetarian and passionate animal rights activist, it couldn’t be more important to me to bring awareness and help to this issue effecting those who can’t speak for themselves. Tinsley is truly a role model for me because throughout my life, I hope to help animals too.

Animal abuse is not pretty and neither is this video. What you are about to see will disturb you. Make a difference in the life of a helpless animal by shopping at Samantha Thavasa now through Oct. 20th.

 

Get Lucky at Lucky Magazine’s Ultimate Shopping Event Nov. 4-6

Lucky Shops New York 2011 is less than a month away and now is the time to score tickets to a weekend of shopping, parties, and prizes.  This phenomenal sample sale event offers up to 70% off designers such as Rebecca Minkoff, Miss Me, Trina Turk, Rachel Roy, Kara Ross, and much more.  Aside for these ‘Lucky Breaks,’ you can also earn ‘Lucky You’ rewards points as you spend that you can cash in for some exclusive designer gifts.

Seeing that I always support a good shopping extravaganza, you can get 15% off your ticket with the promo code: ASPIRESOCIALITE.  Click Here to Purchase!

I’m also giving away 2 tickets to the VIP Charity Shopping Party Nov. 4th from 6-9pm.  This is a once in a lifetime red carpet gala event here in NYC where you can score some major cocktails and giveaways.  With tickets to the VIP Party going for $150, winning them will give you even more cash to spend on designer fashions.

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Are Birkins Worth It?

Is paying up to $60,000 for a Birkin bag socialite or just plain stupid? We’ve all seen those insane online auctions and celebrities carrying them about town acting like normal people doing errands.  Though a Birkin may not be in your price range, one always seems to find its way into your range of vision.  It isn’t just the price point that makes these handbags out of reach, even if you were to walk into Hermès with cash in hand, you better be a regular customer before they even let you hold one.

Like many fashion icons, the Hermès Birkin has a rich history.  It originated in 1981 when Hermès executive, Jean-Louis Dumas sat next to actress, Jane Birkin on a fight from Paris to London.  When Jane tried to put her bag in the overhead compartment, she was horrified to find that the contents spilled all over the place.  When she went to pick them up, she mentioned to Jean-Louis that she could never find a good weekend bag.  The Birkin bag was inspired by and named for her.  As much as I love the bag and the history, sometimes excess can be too excessive and I just can’t justify spending that much on a purse with all the suffering in the world.  Plus, if you are partial to vegan designers such as Stella Mccartney, the Birkin isn’t for you.  I say buy the $7,000 Chanel and give the rest of your insanely huge bag budget to your favorite charitable cause. You may even have enough left over to start your own charity.  Sorry, but I’ll go with a small Hermès bracelet, a classic Chanel, and a generous donation to charity over a Birkin any day.