Spring Fashion Backstage

Inside Denise Rich's Central Park Penthouse Shopping Party

Photos by Joe Schildhorn/BFAnyc.com

A Girl's Dream... on a rainy day all of the stores on fifth avenue come to your penthouse instead of you going out, and they bring the latest exclusive collections for you and your closest friends to choose from first. Did I mention freely flowing Champagne, fabulous food, samples, discounts, gift bags, and it's all for a good cause.

Denise Rich hosted Gabrielle's Angel Foundation for Cancer Research shopping benefit on March 16th 2011 in memory of her beautiful daughter. The event was held at her 28 room private residence overlooking Central Park. Lets just say shopping in the rain was never more fun!

"The purpose of Gabrielle’s Angel Foundation for Cancer Research is to encourage the development of more effective therapies for patients with leukemia, lymphoma and related cancers. The Foundation funds innovative clinical or basic science research that will lead to novel therapeutic approaches that could replace, or be used in combination with existing effective therapies. Such therapeutic approaches could include alternative or complementary medicine.

The Foundation funds research to improve the efficacy of cancer treatments, reduce their toxicity and improve the quality of life of patients with leukemia or lymphoma."

It was a wonderful turn out for a great cause.

Byron Lars Fall 2011 Mercedes Benz Fashion Week

Byron Lars displayed his 2011 fall collection this past February 11th at Lincoln Center in Manhattan. The collection was Native American inspired and the models had tribal like white paint under their eyes and were set against a forest backdrop. The mood was set with a tribal drummer, champagne and a gorgeous city view from the ballroom. It was a beautiful collection with a great turnout.
Photo Credit: Terrence Jennings/Ebony.com

Congratulations Jeffrey!

Jeffrey’s collection looked fabulous and the win is well deserved! Last night the cast, crew, friends and family turned out to Casa Mezcal on the lower east side for the exciting suspenseful season finale of The Fashion Show! The night was filled with margaritas, celebration, and dancing. We all can’t wait to see what Jeffrey will create next. Best of luck Jeffrey!

Backstage Eccentric Glamour with Simon Doonan

Caesar and Jeffrey worked it out this week and we were happy to be on the winning team! Here's a picture of CJ, and I hanging out backstage having fun in our fabulous dresses and vintage pieces. On top of my head is a bird drinking a cup of coffee.

Backstage

Here are some pictures backstage with Jeanie, and the TRESemme crew getting us ready for our Hamptons inspired fashion show! Cindy's look worked for the Hamptons, and she was talented when it came to styling the look too.

The runway really did look and feel like a boardwalk, without the large gaps for your stilettos to fall through:)

Plaid History

Last night the designers made plaid look better than it's ever looked before. I'm not usually a plaid person because a lumber jack image pops into my head, but I have changed my mind.

The plaid in our house made each girl look sexy and beautiful. I loved how Cindy did this coat and it reminded me of a flower. Jeffery's dress was elegant and dramatic.