Michelle Won
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Haute Event: ABC Family Hosts “25 Days of Christmas” Winter Wonderland Event
ABC Family stars got into the holiday spirit and headed to Rockefeller Center Sunday. They gathered to celebrate the 25 Days of Christmas, which kicked off on Dec. 1. The cable channel will be airing holiday favorites like “Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas,” as well as the Harry Potter movies. Celebs in attendance included Molly Ringwald, Shallene Wooley, Matt Dallas, Christina Milian and Ashley Benson.
Haute Gift Guide: Blizzard Answer IQ Max Skis
We all know diamonds are a girl’s best friend, but maybe black diamonds are your man’s best friend? If so, check out the Blizzard Answer IQ ski set. Grip, stability and comfort come with these sleek and chic skis that are sure to impress any skier. The wider dimensions and a new utility rocker make these some of the best in the fat0ski class and the slide plate gives you the benefit of being able to switch between bindings.
Haute Event: Mad Men Star Christina Hendricks Shows Up for Private Johnnie Walker Tasting Event
Christina Hendricks of AMC hit show “Mad Men” joined a handful of food and beverage industry insiders to sip on Johnnie Walker scotch and cocktails. The private tasting kicked off the luxury Scotch retailer’s private lounge, known as House of Walker, in SoHo. They will host a private series of complimentary whisky tastings and holiday entertaining options during the holiday season.
Haute Event: French Luxury Brand Azzaro Launches New Couture Line and Holiday Collection
Azzaro Couture celebrated the launch of their first-ever couture line and new holiday collection with a cocktail party hosted by Bizzi & Partners and Save Venice. Fashion industry insiders gathered at the “Designer Visions: Cinema Style” show house apartments on the 58th floor of the swanky Setai Fifth Avenue Residences, sipped cocktails and munched on hors d’oeuvres while enjoying the amazing view of the city. Azzaro will hold its first couture pop up salon in New York at the Setai where customers will be able to design custom dresses to be made in Azzaro’s atelier.
Relax: The Top 5 Spas in New York
Put your feet up, take a deep breath and relax. It’s time to enjoy your holiday time off and head to the some for some good old-fashioned R&R. And you don’t have to do any work because we’ve rounded up our top picks for the best spas in the city.
Haute Gift Guide: Macallan 18 Year Single Malt Sherry Oak Scotch Whisky
There is whisky… and then there is whisky. The Macallan Sherry Oak is no joke.
For friends and family with a serious taste for scotch, it doesn’t get much better than this. The distillery-bottled Macallan 18 Year comes in an impressive, almost glittering purple box (so, there is no holiday wrapping involved!). But the real treat is what’s on the inside.
Haute Event: Christian Louboutin, Brian Atwood & Ivanka Trump Honored at 24th Annual Footwear News Achiev...
Celebs galore turned out at the Footwear News Achievement Awards at the Museum of Modern Art in Manhattan, Tuesday night. The event honored Christian Louboutin as the Person of the Year. They also honored new shoe designer Ivanka Trump for Launch of the Year and Brian Atwood as Designer of the Year. Stars in attendance included actress Blake Lively in a Prabal Gurung dress and Louboutin booties, Jessica Alba in D&G and studded Louboutins, designer Michael Kors, and actress Olivia Palermo.
Mix It Up This Holiday With Moonshine Cocktails
If you want something to warm up your insides and make your guests look twice, go with Moonshine. No, we are not talking about the kind that people of the Prohibition illegally made. We are talking about the clear corn whiskey hand-crafted from estate-grown corn and distilled four times. The name comes from the Prohibition-era copper pot still that it’s made in.
So if scotch cocktails don’t float your boat and Kahlua and cocoa are just so-so, we have some Haute Moonshine cocktail recipes for you.
No Dirty Dishes: Top 5 Catering Companies in New York
Holiday party season is in full swing and let’s face it, cooking for your celebration is a big hassle. But one of the best things about New York City is that you can always hire someone to do your dirty work! Here are our picks for the caterers to turn to for your fabulous and festive fêtes.
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