FRIAR ROASTED FASHION CLUB

JOAN RIVERS & LAINIE KAZAN AT THE FRIARS CLUBJust when I thought I had seen everything in NYC, a friend invited me to one of the most unique nights out I've had in a long time.   The world famous Friars Club has hosted some of the funniest moments in comedy over the years as they Roast their own during the legendary tributes.    I was lucky enough to be invited to sit at  Joan River's table as the Friar's paid tribute to songbird Lainie kazan.   Lainie has a carrer that spans several decades.   Two of her most famous roles were playing head strong mothers in Beaches and My Big Fat Greek Wedding.   Her big personality landed her those roles, but it was her big voice that made her a favorite to any Broadway and Cabaret Club fans.   Joan was all excited about the upcoming premiere of the second season of her hit show on TV Land Prime - "How'd You Get So Rich?" - more on the show later this month.   FRIARS CLUB TOWNHOUSE

While I expected laughs by the mile at the Friars,  I didn't expect all the fashion!   As we made our way to our table in the Milton Berle room ( hey I was with the most famous celeb in the place - of course we were in the VIP room!), I felt like I was walking through Saks 5th Avenue.    To my left - Bottega Clutch, to my right Chanel quilted classic.   Ooh were those Louboutins?   Is that the new Ferragamo exotic clutch??  Yes and Yes!

JOAN RIVERS & JASON JOBSON Of course Joan looked like a million bucks - she always does.   Done done done.. I've never seen that Woman not camera ready!   She had just flown in from Las Vegas that afternoon and was out on the town!  

The biggest fashion surprise was to find a look from a really talented designer that you and your friends probably aren't talking about - Gareth Pugh.   MARGIE STERN IN GARETH PUGHThis British designer shows in Paris and has an avant garde approach to his collection.   Comparisons to Alexander McQueen started as soon at Pugh showed his first collection.   Since the announcement that Gucci Group will continue the label after McQueen's suicide, there has been rumors that Pugh is the possible replacement.

Super Chic Margie Stern was head to toe Gareth Pugh - accessorized with Joan Rivers jewelry of course!   Bravo to Margie for having the taste level to get Gareth and to put it all together.    This collection is for someone who doesn't need the logo recognition of the uber brand army.   Margie and I sat next to each other at dinner and she told me she discovered Pugh at a little boutique in Paris.   That's when you know you have style!

Laughs by the mile and a first rate fashion show!  What more could you want with Dinner?    I hope I get invited to the Friars club again soon!   

To see Gareth Pugh's latest collection visit - Style.com

YOU "CAN" DO SOMETHING FOR A GOOD CAUSE

I was just at the South Coast Plaza shopping center in Costa Mesa, California and while I was there I saw the biggest stiletto of the season!    Ok, this one might be the biggest of any season!   SCP is  a destination for luxury shoppers from all over the world.  Their website is available in 6 languages, so you know this is no average mall!  The center has recently added a hospitality suite called "Access".   Available as a courtesy to the luxury boutique customers, Access gives shoppers a quiet place to sit and make a plan of action for the rest of the day.   The suite also has a "man cave" with a huge flat screen so husbands don't have to miss the game as their wives run their own scrimmage around Hermes and Ferragamo! 

The center was one of the latest locations to participate in CANstruction.   This charitable organization collects food for local food banks and emergency shelters in communities that host the design competition.   Cities from all over the world are now participating in the program which encourages people to bring canned food to the exhibit.  This was just one of 10 giant sculptures made from canned goods, spread out all over the gigantic shopping center.

Since it's inception in 1992, Canstruction has donated over 10 million pounds of food to those shelters!  Click above to visit the site and see how and where you can get involved!   A great way to make a trip to the mall a charitable act.. just don't try to write off those Ferragamo Stilettos with the tax man!

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TIDE GIVES BACK- ONE LOAD AT A TIME

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In an effort to help friends in need in the aftermath of hurricane Katrina, the Tide company has continously sent mobile washing centers to New Orleans to give free laundry service.   Tide knows that having clean laundry can lift someones spirits and give them a fresh start.  Purchase one of these cool vintage T's from Tide and the purchase price of $15 will go to help those who need a fresh start.

NYC Squirrels Get Luxury Penthouse!

NYC Squirrels get Luxury Penthouses in the Park

 No, not really!  That would be the NY Post headline to accompany these pictures.  In reality the little huts were  brought to Madison Square Park courtesy of Japanese Artist Tadashi Kawamata and a City Parks program that brings Art to the masses.   The artist said the idea was to show how bringing a private thing into a public space changes both..Deep!  On a lighter note, I hear Donald Trump wants to buy the houses and lease them to the Squirrels that are already moving in!

To see the Tree houses talk a walk in the park on 23rd and Broadway now through Dec. 31st.

http://www.nycgovparks.org