social primer

Social Primer Smoking Formal

If anyone knows how to make a sartorial splash, it is our dashing designer pal, K. Cooper Ray of Social Primer.  On the heels of five successful seasons designing the Social Primer for Brooks Brothers Collection, Ray is debuting SP Smoking, a line of tuxedo separates...
Leather Dress Spring

Spring Leathers

What to wear in springs transition?  We love this creamy, dreamy  assortment Spring Leather at SAKS.com. Today’s leathers are incredibly soft, comfortable and flattering to all body types.  Try one of these sheaths for work under a blazer or cardigan for an...
Versailles Foundation

The Versailles Foundation

On April 24, Barbara de Portago, the elegant President of the Versailles Foundation is creating a marvelous Black Tie Benefit Dinner held once a year in New York City in the Presence of a Royal Personage.  This year the event is graced by Her Royal Highness, the Crown...
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The Masters

Ah, it’s that time of year again when a would-be golfer girl’s fancy turns to the greens.  Is there a more evocative golf event than the history-laden The Masters Tournament at Augusta National, a veritable cathedral to the sport.   For those that...
Purser & Personalities

Madison Square Purse & Pursenalities

Please join us on Thursday, April 25 at the Madison Square Boys and Girls Club for the Purse & Pursenalities Luncheon. With over 100 Designer and Vintage bags to bid on, your pure pursenality can really be defined.  The Chairs, Amy Hoadley, Karen Klopp and DeAnnie...

Kentucky Derby and Oaks

Alternatively referred to as “The Run for the Roses” or “The Most Exciting Two Minutes in Sports,” the Kentucky Derby is so much more than a 1.25 mile race for three-year-old thoroughbred horses – it is one of the great American institutions run under the iconic...

Mt. Sinai Greening Our Children

Don’t miss the Sixth Annual Mount Sinai Greening Our Children Benefit Luncheon on Monday, May 20 at the Hyatt Regency Greenwich.  The  bright and beautiful Co-Chairs, Lisa Ryan Boyle, Jill Brack, Amy Moss Clark, Jeanine Behr Getz, Maura Mandell, Anne Ogilvy,...

2013 Robin Hood Gala

This is one not-to-be-missed, over-the-top celebration of Robin Hood Foundation, with oodles of celebs, notables and the beautifuls all showing up to show it off!  Robin Hood funds and partners with programs that have proven they are an effective remedy to poverty and...

Alvin Valley

No one does divinely tailored pants in gorgeous fabrics better than our dear friend Alvin Valley.  And he put the same style into his jackets and tops.   Don’t miss the opportunity to see and shop his  Fall 2013 Collection in person this Thursday, May 16th at 111 East...
Amafi Coast Day

Amalfi Coast

The summer travel season is upon us and we received a note from a brilliant and  beautiful  friend who is celebrating her birthday on the Amalfi Coast of Southern Italy. a route so sumblime, it is one of National Geographic’s Drives of a Lifetime. After the...

Dude Ranch

One of our most fortunate friends is going Dude Ranching this summer at the historic A Bar A Ranch, in Wyoming to discover a whole new way of looking at the world – on the back of a horse.   With wholesome activities, like trail rides, and fishing, swimming,...
Taste of Summer

Taste of Summer in Central Park

On Wednesday, June 19, savor delicious culinary fare from top New York City Chefs and Restaurants at this one-of-a-kind tasting event Taste of Summer in the heart of Central Park. Held at the iconic Bethesda Terrace, this annual benefit for Central Park Conservancy...