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Nightlife Basics

Every socialite want to be seen on the club scene. In order to avoid standing in line or paying for anything, I recommend always going with a promoter. New York’s hot clubs such as 1OAK, Griffin, and SL all offer the Aspiring Socialite an elegant decor that serves as a backdrop for pictures along with a great place to potentially rub elbows with the rich and famous. Though everyone seems to think that you need to be wearing the latest Dior and Chanel to go clubbing in New York, that’s simply not true.  Just combine basics with a few eye-catching accessories and a smokey eye and you’re ready to go.

Based on my experience, here are the top 3 things you need to be a mogul on the club scene:

1. The 3 basic dress designs you need to have on hand for your frequent trips to the club are: a little black dress (obviously,) a little red dress, and a sequin dress.

2. Mix and match them with sequin heels, red heels, and black heels.

3. No socialite wants to be lugging around or overshadowed by a huge bag while out on the town. Therefore, a good collection of tiny purses and clutches are essential. I prefer clutches with a handle. The ones without handles or straps are cute, but I’m always afraid I’m going to lose them so you’ll rarely see me with one.

Nightclub etiquette tips:

  • Have fun, but always be on high alert.  For every fabulous person at the club, there is an equally unfabulous unsavory character.  Always keep an eye on your belongings and stay far away from creepy guys.  An Aspiring Socialite always needs to watch out for both scary people and celebrities.
  • Do not wear jeans.  When I’m at a club and they start letting in people wearing jeans, I leave.
  • Bouncers may be a pain and often give you attitude from no reason, but it doesn’t work to your advantage to give them attitude back.  After all, they’re probably just sad that they have to work outside in the cold while everyone else has fun.  Be nice and introduce yourself in spite of the attitude.  Once you’re on a first named basis, you’ll never have a problem skipping the line.

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!

Experience the Classic Custom Designs of Lauren Gabrielson

As an Aspiring Socialite, I can truly relate to young up-in-coming designers.   Lauren Gabrielson, is a hot young designer and entrepreneur who has hit the scene with some of the classiest Blake Lively style outfits on the market.  The 23-year-old who opened her first store in Sag Harbor in the summer of 2010 has created some of the most incredibly sophisticated designs destined to hit the red carpet.  Gabrielson’s line is centered on fabric quality.   Since everything is designed and produced in New York, the quality is the best of the best and supports the local economy.

As a designer who understands that no two socialites are alike or want to be seen wearing the same outfit which could result in a disaster, custom-made outfits are also available with short two week turnover.   I highly recommend looking into her for custom bridesmaid dresses.   Her clothes are so flattering and classic that your friends will love you for it.   Though being a bridezilla is a natural reaction to wanting a perfect wedding day, I have no patience for brides who are insecure enough to purposely make their bridesmaids look bad.   Watch out for Lauren Gabrielson because her signature Layered Chiffon Dress is said to become as iconic as “the wrap.”  This classic design both accentuates and adds a slimming effect to the waistline making it a must-have.   Other style dresses include adorable 60s and 20s inspired designs along with the incredibly figure flattering Juliet Dress which looked impeccable on Real Housewife of New York, Bethenny Frankel.

Want more of Lauren Gabrielson?  For a custom made outfit, make an appointment to visit her showroom on Madison Ave. For fab off the rack merchandise visit her world class boutique downtown on Mott St. You can also follow her on Facebook and Twitter.

Disclaimer: This is a sponsored post. The opinions are all my own.