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Super Saturday

This afternoon I’m attending my first ever Super Saturday. The benefit, which is celebrating its 15th aniversary is hosted this summer by InStyle, Donna Karan, Kelly Ripa, and Ariel Foxman.

Tons of celebrities come out each July to support the fantastic cause, all funds go to Ovarian Cancer Research, and get in on all the fun. To name a few of the afternoon’s activities, a Color Club Color Bar offering manis and pedis and a Crumbs Bakeshop DIY table filled with sweet treats.

I’m super excited too about the colorful and very summery outfit I chose for the ocassion. I’m wearing a fun pink parachute skirt and a white lacey racerback tank from Calypso, and rose gold Jack Rogers. Of course I’m accessorizing with favorite sunnies from Oliver Peoples and an old Prada orange clutch. I can’t wait to spend the afternoon, in honor of a great cause, with friends, checking out all the great booths, and of course grabbing up a great goodie bag, xo!

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July 14, 2012

Daily Front Row x Calypso – Join Us!

In lieu of this weekend’s finds, an invitation to a chic event! Join us for some fun in the sun, with cocktails and lots of fashion of course! x

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May 18, 2012

Jennifer Gilbert’s “I Never Promised You a Goodie Bag” book party

It was a very wet and rainy day on Monday, but that never halts the social calendar in New York, it only makes things crazier! I was invited to attend Jennifer Gilbert’s book party for her first book, “I Never Promised You a Goodie Bag.” Coincidently, President Obama was having dinner on Park Avenue on my block, so between the rain, blocked off streets, and police getting downtown was no easy accomplishment.

Jen and Samantha Yanks

I decided to wear a short dress with oversized red and pink flowers on it, an oldie from Roberta Freymann, to add a little sunshine to the rain filled day. I wanted the dress to speak for itself, so I complimented it with subtle black leather Manolos and a black YSL clutch.

fortune cookies with “Jennisms” in them were handed out at the event

The party was fabulous from the moment I walked in. To the carefully selected drink selection, to the casual sitting areas on the closed terrace, to a fun billboard across the street with Jen and her book, it was a fun celebratory night to remember.

It was also nice to see a bevy of guests, I later learned over 500 friends and acquaintances had come to support Jen including several of the Real Housewives. Jill Zarin was there with her husband Bobby and later on that evening Kelly Bensimon came to show her support.

Monday night proved that nothing stops someone as hardworking as Jen to celebrate her new success with all her friends and family. Jen’s book, I Never Promised You a Goodie Bag, is out now!

(photos from Samantha Yanks)

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May 8, 2012

Met Gala 2012

The Met Gala is the hottest fashion event of the season. Here are the looks that make the fashion dish’s best dressed list, xo.

Anna Wintour in a Elsa Schiaparelli-inspired Prada lobster dress

Brooke Shields, chic even with a cane, in a midnight blue satin gown

Amy Poehler in a black strapless Fotini dress with a peplum skirt and feathered train, Jimmy Choo shoes and Tiffany & Co. jewels

Claire Danes in J.Mendel

Dakota Fanning dressed up in a lavender off-the-shoulder Louis Vuitton gown with hand-embroidered flowers

Emma Stone in a custom Lanvin creation hand embroidered with crystal flowers

Jessica Alba in a gold one-shoulder pleated Michael Kors gown

Amy Adams wowed in a one-shoulder silk chiffon gown with a black velvet insert and silver and gold bow belt by Giambattista Valli Haute Couture

Ashley Greene in a custom white grecian Donna Karan Atelier gown with chiffon pleats and a stone encrusted sequin bustier

Diane Kruger in a royal purple layered crepe silk chiffon V-neck Prada gown

Julianne Hough in a shocking pink strapless Carolina Herrera mermaid-style gown

Sofia Vergera chose an ivory embroidered Marchesa design with peplum detail

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April 27, 2012

Zac Posen to Gotham Cover Celebration

When I’m determined to wear something I wear it even if that means working around the weather. Last night it rained all night, but I was more than determined to stick with the dress choice I had made earlier in the week. I was invited to the exclusive cover party for the April issue of Gotham Magazine and I knew I had to dress for success. Though I browsed through what seemed like racks of dresses before I found the one, when I came across the Z Spoke for Zac Posen number I knew it was meant to be.

THE DRESS

I found it while doing some online window shopping, which I suggest when in need of inspiration, and came across the number at Scoop. When I made it to the store to try I fell head over heels for it right there. Though it was strapless, a style I usually don’t wear, I loved the detail above the bodice and the flower pattern was exactly appropriate for the occasion. It was an easy dress to wear with nude Louboutins and a YSL black clutch. Of course I accessorized with fun Chinchilla from Essie, but kept the jewels minimal allowing the pattern of the dress to speak for itself, xo.

THE SHOE

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April 17, 2012

Limoland x Jambox Launch Event at Serafina

Talk about summer weather! It was beautiful out yesterday and I couldn’t get enough of the summer like temperatures. Summer temperatures mean shorter dresses minus the tights and sandals instead of boots. It was the perfect evening to make those adjustments to my wardrobe. I was especially excited to attend last night’s event because I adore the brand LimoLand, fans include Liv Tyler and Christian Louboutin. It’s a fun and colorful line that specializes in men’s bathing suits and eccentric unisex tees and sweatshirts.

Ever since I interviewed owner Jean Pigozzi a few months I’ve been excited about the line, so it was a pleasure to be invited to the LimoLand x Jambox launch event at the newest Serafina location in the Meatpacking district. I’m also a huge fan of Serafina so it was treat to be invited to their newest location a week before the actual opening.

CHAN LUU BRACELET

Last night I decided to wear J.Brand beige jeans with a red and blue Joie tank and rose gold Jack Roger sandals and accessorized with a Chan Luu bracelet, a red Goyard tote, and Oliver Peoples sunglasses. The event was super fun with delicious truffle pizza and other items from Serafina’s tasting menu, a fun raffle, and a great appearance by LimoLand owner, Jean. It was definitely a night of celebration and a welcome introduction to all that the summer holds, xo.

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February 27, 2012

best looks from the 2012 Oscars

Rose Byrne stuns in this backless number with Jimmy Choo heels

Kristen Wiig killed it in J.Mendel and Neil Lane jewels

I loved Gwyneth Paltrow's Tom Ford dress and cape accessorized with a diamond cuff

Stacey Keibler stunned in a champagne-hued, off-the-shoulder Marchesa dress & her arm candy wasn't too bad either

Jessica Chastain looked like a princess in her black and gold McQueen gown

the power couple looked amazing between Pitt's handsome suit and Jolie's to die for velvet Atelier Versace dress with a sexy slit

Natalie looked sweet in this polka dot number

Sandra Bullock turned heads in a dramatic black and white Marchesa design

Emma Stone looked flawless in her scarlet Giambattista Valli dress and Louis Vuitton rubies

Meryl dressed to the nines for her 17th nomination in this custom made eco dress

Octavia Spencer was the star of the night between her win and this gorgeous number from Tadashi Shoji

Melissa McCarthy looked amazing in custom Marina Rinaldi

Tina Fey looked flawless in a strapless black custom Carolina Herrera peplum gown

Leslie Mann flaunted her figure in a sequin Roberto Cavalli dress

Maya Rudolph looked flawless in plum Johanna Johnson

Giuliana Rancic stunned once more this time in a Tony Ward dress

(credit to In Style and Us Magazine for images)

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February 26, 2012

a look back at the best from 2011

Here’s what the stars wore last season. Can’t wait to see the chic looks this time around!

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February 15, 2012

New York Fashion Week

from Donna Karan's Donna Karan NY collection

It’s DAY FIVE of New York Fashion Week and it’s never been better! From the much discussed Alice and Olivia show to Carolina Herrera’s fantastic presentation at the Carlyle Hotel there’s a ton of new collections, fun trends, and more to dish about. Here’s the lowdown on all that’s new in the fashion world.

Here’s to another week of shows, xo

Donna Karan NY

Rachel Roy

Caroline Herrera

Theyskens’ Theory

Phillip Lim

Alice and Olivia

(credit fashionologie, fashionista.com, alice and olivia)

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February 13, 2012

The Grammy Awards

Giuliana Rancic rocked this little black dress with metal belt by Georges Chakra Couture.

In wake of yesterdays sad news of Whitney’s death, this years Grammy’s was as much a celebration of music as it was a celebration of the icon’s life. She touched so many people with her voice and it was with her in mind that the show was dedicated. It was an award show full to the brim with awesome looks! So, from Adele’s sparkles to Giuliana’s little black dress here’s the dish on the hottest looks from the 54th Grammy Awards.

Here’s to the memory of Whitney, xo