Posts by Sherri Balefsky

Haute Events: Auténtico Tequila Alacrán Launch Party at Provocateur Lounge

On Tuesday, Feb. 8, Provocateur Lounge along with VIEvents hosted the highly anticipated launch of Auténtico Tequila Alacrán, which took an eclectic mix of New York and Mexican society by storm.

Fashionistas/os, artists, entrepreneurs, and nightlife inner circles collided and blended easily with Mexico’s elite, whom kept themselves warm by taking shots of the Auténtico Tequila Alacrán immediately as they walked in.

New York Fashion Week: Custo Barcelona Fall 2011 Runway Show

On Sunday evening, it was finally time for the highly anticipated Custo Barcelona Fall 2011 runway show.I had had the opportunity to attend their Spring 2011 show back in September and was absolutely blown away by the collection. I knew that Custom Barcelona would not disappoint. And I was right!

Haute Event: Jamie Foxx Hosts Pre-Grammy Party at the Viceroy Santa Monica

Jamie Foxx was calm, collected, and ready to party on Friday night at the Viceroy Santa Monica where he hosted his second annual Pre-Grammy soiree.

The Best Places to Dine on Valentine’s Day in Miami: Your Comprehensive Guide

There’s still time to make those special Valentine’s Day reservations. We’ve put together a comprehensive list of some of the best places in all of Miami.

The 53rd Grammy Awards Present Online Charity Auction to Benefit MusiCares.

In a partnership with MusiCares and Kompolt auctions, the Grammy Foundation is celebrating the 53rd annual Grammy Awards by having an online charity auction. From now through Feb. 24, you can log onto the Grammy auction website and bid on approximately 100 exclusive music items

New York Fashion Week: Luca Luca Fall 2011 Fashion Show

For the first official day of fashion week, the haute design brand LUCA LUCA took us deep into the woods as they debuted their Fall/Winter 2011 collection at The Stage at Lincoln Center during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week.

New York Fashion Week: Douglas Hannant Fragrance Launch Party

Douglas Hannant is a luxury staple amongst Manhattan’s social elite. (I reported this back in September when I attended his fabulous Spring 2011 fashion show.) And although Hannant is well-known throughout the city for his stunning gowns and wedding couture, today at The Payne Whitney Mansion, he was not holding another runway show. Instead, dozens of New York’s finest gathered in the elegant event space,to celebrate Hannant’s official launch of his first-ever fragrance, Douglas Hannant de Robert Piguet.

New York Fashion Week: W Hotels Presents Fall 2011 Global Glam Collection

Yesterday evening, as part of Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week, W Hotels presented the fourth season of its exclusive Global Glam Collection at the Box at Lincoln Center. This was the second time that W Hotels as participated in the New York Fashion week lineup and was one of this year’s most anticipated shows. W Hotels’ Global Fashion Director, Amanda Ross is the brains behind this fascinating marriage of hospitality, architecture, and fashion. She commissioned 15 designers to create original pieces each reflecting the aesthetics of three new or newly renovated W hotel properties.

Haute Event: Jessica Szohr Attends Jimmy Choo Fragrance Launch at Saks Fifth Avenue

On Wednesday, Feb. 9, the Saks Fifth Avenue flagship store in New York City hosted an exclusive launch event to unveil the first-ever Jimmy Choo fragrance. Jimmy Choo’s Founder & Chief Creative Officer, Tamara Mellon was there to celebrate the launch, joined by Gossip Girl’s Jessica Szohr. Jessica arrived black patent Jimmy Choo stilettos, carrying a jeweled maroon Jimmy Choo clutch. “The fragrance is so elegant, it could be my new clutch!” Jessica exclaimed. The actress was also overheard talking about her fashion week plans, such as designer Chris Benz’s show which will take place on Feb. 14.

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