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Maybelline New York & Garnier hosted the Surf Salon this July 4th
weekend at The Surf Lodge in Montauk, NY. Attached are exclusive photos
from the weekend festivities, along with key product shots.
VIP guests included:
*photo by Chance Yeh/Patrick McMullan
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The first super sunny super HOT Saturday in the Hamptons was made a little HOTTER by the super svelte Social Life Magazine Editrix Devorah Rose. Devorah, always a favorite at The Quest for "it", threw us for loop at the Launch of Jogo Beach Hamptons sponsored by Saturday at Day & Night and Social Life Magazine.
Those looking to snag copies of Social Life Magazine came up empty handed, but those looking for HOT bodies in the latest in swimwear luckily came upon Devorah Rose. Devorah modeled several looks throughout the day, but it was the blue bikini (see photo at left) that caught our eye. Devorah Rose was a svelte and sexy representation of Jog Beachwear's blended colors and textures with swimsuit symbolizing the breathtaking beaches of Puket in Thailand, and the Lankaway Island of Malayasia. We applaud the high quality craftmanship with innovative and chic design.
Thanks Devorah for a truly Fashionable eyeful so early on in the season.
*photo by Kristian Laliberte
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After two major viewings of her Jogo by Pooneh beachwear, Designer Pooneh Mohazabbi (see photo at left center in white) brought it ALL out East, setting up an amazing trunk and runway show at Day & Night aka Pink Elephant South Hampton this past weekend.
The trunk show hosted by both Day & Night and Social Life Magazine meant several guests enjoyed brunch and lush cocktails. Reclined poolside attendees viewed both bikinis and one-pieces in a multitude of colors on a select group of models who walked the pool deck in style. Available for viewing and buying, were Jogo's latest color combos of beach wear, full length color block halter dresses and halter mini-dresses in sweet summer colors that included mint green and pale pink. We enjoyed the little giftbags in parting with mutli-colored uni-sex beaded bracelets, and blow up Jogo beach ball--nice touch!
*photo by The Quest for "it"
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The June 19th weekend would have been a complete washout if we hadn't have been staying with good friends Larry Z and wife Patricia Zarsky. Yes, Larry Z our dear friend of the Icon Group, who currently works with TV Personality Montel Williams and has also handled licensing agreements for mega-superstars Usher, Jessica Simpson, Tyra and others was a consummate host.
We love the new post-modern home Larry Z and we will definitely be back soon!
Ciao for now!
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For all of you heading out East and looking for the HOTTEST events, the ones on private estates*** we mean, NOT the exuberant good times to be found in various loungy nightclubs (wink wink), we mention in passing the Memorial Weekend happenings for 2009 in The Hamptons. There's a killer event for each day of the weekend beginning with the opening of Georgica in Wainscott on Friday. We've heard the space is a restaurant by day, and a chic lounge by night, we've also heard that The Eldridge owner Matt Levine will be heading up Georgica's night time happenings -- sounds good to us.
Saturday, it's time for anyone who is well...ANYONE to head over to the Social Life Magazine Estate where again this summer Justin Mitchell and Social Life Magazine Editrix Devorah Rose celebrate their first summer cover with the ubiquitous blonde bombshell cum celeb DJ Alexandra Richards. The event is INVITE only, and if you did not get a personal invite from the publication's newly crowned Contributing Editor Kristian Laliberte (as we did) or one of the events select promoters then...oh well!
On Sunday EXCLUSIVITY abounds with a super HOT Hamptons Magazine party which will celebrate cover girl Anna Paquin, the internationally acclaimed actress. This soiree, also invite only takes place at the Capri Hotel's latest sub venue Day & Night operated by the dapper twin brothers Daniel Koch and Derek Koch. This event runs from 5:30 pm - 9:30 pm ... wonder what EXACTLY will take place in that 4 hour time span? Again it's INVITE ONLY ... are you confirmed?
Ciao for now!
***-two super PRIVATE estate events include one at the former supermodel turned real Housewives Kelly Killoren Bensimon's on Saturday as well as another at the home of Niche Media Holdings LLC CEO & Founder Jason Binn also on Sautrday.
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Summertime is the finest time of the year, particularly when one is enjoying the simplicity of life in the picturesque waterside town of Sag Harbor. Oh how we miss those beautiful days, so much so that we look back to the sunny afternoon on August 30th when Urban Zen hosted Threadings by Artist Gretl Bauer. Fashion and art merged for a unique and memorable afternoon of white wine and consciousness raising. Known for her use of thread and wood on paper, mylour and canvas, Ms. Bauer creates an art form uniquely her own--both subtle and forceful, austere and sensuous. The small chards and large fragments of wood which Bauer employ often take her work in a sculptural direction. Art and fashion were enjoyed by Designer Donna Karan, Gabby Karan de Felice and husband Gian Paolo de Felice and several others. To follow are select attendees that were privy to this the last Urban Zen event summer event of Hampton's season for 2008.
Top to Bottom: Guest and Donna Karan; GabbyKaran de Felice; GianPaolo deFelcie and Father; Guests;Guests;Guests
*photos by Shari Barton-Oberstein
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The last days of the summer out East have been joyously celebrated with several nights of festivities. On Saturday, August 30th the last Social Life Magazine Estate Soiree was given and yes, the multitudes were out in full force. Shining through were stars of the evening: September Cover Girl & Healthy Celeb Chef Bethenny Frankel, as well as the usual suspects of hip and social attendees which included notables Countess LuAnn de Lesepps, Artist David Foote, Kristian Laliberte, Annabel Vartanian, Kerry Cassidy, and of course, Social Life Publisher Justin Mitchell and Editrix Devorah Rose. Ms. Rose was in a stunning Sue Stemp dress. Hors d'oeuvres were served to guests as the last photos were snapped. To follow are select photos from the farewell fete.
Left to Right: Guest & Devorah Rose, Kerry Cassidy & Annabel Vartanian, Kristian Laliberte, Artist David Foote, & Timo Weiland,Social Life Magazine Publisher Justin Mitchell & Guest
*photos Copyright © 2008 Shari Barton-Oberstein
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The final days of Hamptons summer events are never sweeter, particularly when events are given with great purpose. Such was the case, this past Saturday with the charitable annual Save Sag Harbor benefit. The outdoor event held on the lawn of Sag Harbor's Whaling Museum was sight o behold as the sun set on the sprawling space. The early moments of the evening yielded legendary singer Billy Joel and later Hamptons Socialite and former supermodel Christie Brinkley both in attendance to support daughter Alexa Ray Joel, as the singer-songwriter was set as the evening's headliner.
Attendees were able to wander through the grounds of the museum or venture inside to view artwork to be bidded on during the evening's silent auction. Sperry tents sponsored by Donna Karan's newly opened Urban Zen store enjoyed both red and white wines supplied by the Wolfer Estate along with a wide selection of fine cheeses furnished by Cavianola's Cheese Shop. Sweets, for the sweet, included an assortment of fudge brownies and mini red velvet cupcakes with cream cheese frosting. While attendees enjoyed the refreshments the anticipation for live performance increased.
Shortly after the arrival of Ms. Brinkley, the crowds began to gather under the main tent to hear the smooth sounds of Alexa Ray Joel. Introduced by her two younger brothers Jack and Sailor Lee, Alexa Ray Joel took the stage by storm thanking all who cam out in support this years and in the previous year. A natural on stage Ms. Joel sang a number of soft, elegant jazzy tunes well beyond her 23 years. The performance was followed by the silent auction, where bidders walked away with amazing pieces of artwork.
The evening's success was felt long after the night ended and supporters left knowing that their participation was lent to worthiest of causes.
***Save Sag Harbor was created in response to a "perfect storm" of real estate developments. Save Sag Harbor was founded in July of 2007 by a group of concerned citizens. The possibility of big box or national chain stores, water-front condominiums, and other issues all threaten to forever change the character and vitality of Sag Harbor.
*photo Copyright © 2008 Shari Barton-Oberstein
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Needless to say the show is over, at least for this summer. How pleased we are with ourselves to have made it to, three of the six weeks of, the Mercedes Benz Polo Challenge. In this Week 6, the final week, The Quest for "it" witnessed perhaps the BEST clad crowd ever! Despite the bevy of spirits available both near and far (namely Hypnotiq this particular week) Coca Cola seemed to have been handed out at every turn. The highlight of Week 6?...the presence of the ODG Music Label and the HRS Princess Foundation, as well as the presentation of the MVP Player award by Westin Rinehart's Jaci Reid. The live performance by HRS Princess featuring hip-hop artist Mekka Don was certainly worth its weight in gold.
Our initial attention was paid to the T-Mobile Sidekick Lounge where very "special" attendees pictures were being snapped in full glory including recurring Hamptons social Star Jones. Recognizable to us, amongst the myriad of attendees, were Socialite/Model Brittny Gastineau, The Madison Co-Owner Andy Griggs (and family), Dune's Randy Scott, Montauk Yacht Club's Keith Battaglia, Icon Group's Larry Zarsky and wife Patricia Zarsky, and let's not forget our hosts Tamie Peters Thomas and husband Rich Thomas.
So many things were going on that the 4:00 pm -6:00 pm time slot carved out for the event went well beyond. We enjoyed spotting polo players Nacho Figuera and Neil Hirsch and other players that seemed to blend effortlessly into the crowd. No time for visits to the Ralph Lauren or Piaget tents, or to get a bit of the Japanese delectables provided by "hipster" caterer Sen. We do, however, want to mention the charitable aspect of the day which was the fact that all proceeds are to go to Children International and Darfur Now...what a day!
'Til next summer.....
*photo courtesy of Nick Hunt/Patrick McMullan
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As there is not much time left to the precious Summer of 2008, we were thrilled to spend this past weekend with the one and only Larry Zarsky***, affectionately known as Larry Z. Our official day began with a pickup in East Hampton, and a ride to Two Tree Farms, Bridgehampton for the final week of the Mercedes Benz Polo Challenge. Larry Z & wife Patricia Zarsky (see photo at left) were of course VIPS, and we were on the press list. A quick visit to the T-Mobile Sidekick Lounge meant a bit of picture taking of the ladies, courtesy of PMC, and a few minutes speaking to DJ Nick Cohen under the tent. Soon after we charted out our course through the maze of attendees, we spent much of our time with Larry Z's friend, film Producer Greg O'Connor of Solaris Entertainment; this was a pretty BIG DEAL. Larry Z and partner Bob Levin via Bola Productions is working with Mr. O'Connor on several exciting movie projects.
Later we met up with several important people (nothing but at this Week 6 of the matches). Marvel Comics President Paul Gitter was there, as was Greek Business Tycoon Michael Zacharias. Yes, Larry Z's Icon Partners is in negotiations with Paul Gitter and Marvel to represent some of their properties--is there ANYONE Larry Z did not know? Apparently not! We even met up with Caribbean Artist Jeffery Dread who was also there taking in the matches. We soaked up the final moments of polo for the summer, circulating the grounds and speaking with friends. As the sun set, and things winded down, the usual 6:00 pm end extended well beyond that. Those that remained were treated to a performance by the late 80's Brit Songstress HRS Princess who sang her former hit Say I'm Your Number One.
Following the matches it was off to an artist reception in East Hampton, at our invite. Larry Z and Patricia, our gracious hosts, whisked us away to view the large scale works of artist Justin Love. Immediately following was dinner at the rustic Italian restaurant Sam's, just a few doors down from the reception. Upon entry we ran into actors Marina McCreery and Howard Parke. Short on time, we were served warmly and quickly due to the fact that Larry Z and Patricia are Sam's regulars. After a large Caesar salad and pizza with virtually everything on it, the night was complete-- well almost.
The final stop was Save the Eggs Hope Uncorked in 
Southampton which meant a 20 minute ride west on one of the most popular night's of the week. There we met still more friends who invited us to a private party where 70's soul band Earth, Wind, & Fire was performing, a party that EVERYONE and their bother seemed to know about, as well as to Kobe Beach Club--one of this summer's HOTTEST East Hampton destinations--never did get the skinny on the event there. Needless to say the evening ended at near midnight despite Larry Z's insistence on a few rounds of karaoke at Almondcello (formerly Almondito), another place where our hosts are regulars. Our group was exhausted, so suffice to say our final destination was Larry Z's lovely East Hampton home in the woods--a modern bi-level complete with pool and deck. After a quick tour of the nautical inspired decor (expertly designed by Patricia) everyone retired to bed. The night REALLY was complete!
A Day and Night out with Larry Z & Patricia Zarksy
3:45 pm- Pickup from the Starbucks in East Hampton by Larry Z and Patricia
4:15 pm- Arrive at Two Trees Farm for the final week of the Mercedes Benz Polo Challenge
5:10 pm-Conversations get hot and heavy with some of Hampton society's biggest VIPS
7:00 pm-Everyone takes in the live performance, but monitors their watches, for the evenings other many festivities are close at hand.
7:37 pm- Arrive at the artist reception for Justin Love
8:55 pm- Dinner at Sam's, and a chance meeting with actors Marina McCreery and Howard Parke
10:10 pm- We arrive to La Playa to set up for Save the Eggs Hope Uncorked Event hosted by Celebrity Lifestyle Blogger Tia Walker
11:15
pm- Everyone one heads out after samplings of Cabernet, Merlot and Chardonnay
12:00 am- The group retires for a VERY LONG and much needed sleep
A special thanks to Larry Z and Patricia for their undying hospitality....
*photos via Blackberry by The Quest for "it"
***-Larry Z of the Icon Group who handles the licensing agreements for Usher, Jessica Simpson, Tyra Banks, etc.
Courtney Henley-Anderson is a Creator/Executive Producer of content for television, film, music, and new media. Through the formation of her company Hippy Chick Entertainment, she seeks to merge her commercial media ventures with her numerous charitable endeavors. An Activist, Doc Filmmaker, and proud former Band-Aid with a definite hippy eccentric side, Courtney brings a quirky comedic side to her coverage of NY Life and events. Her moniker is “thatgirlattheparty” because she feels that the real party is Life itself! 
Britten Leigh Heft has her BFA in Film and television from the San Francisco Academy of Art and attained her MFA in writing from Otis College of Art and Design in Los Angeles in 2006. After returning to NYC in 2007, she is ready to give an astute platform to innovative artists and nightlife via her riveting posts on this here blog...LOOK OUT!
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