PHOTOS: It Was A Magical Winter Wonderland Ball at The Beautiful New York Botanical Garden - Dec. 2013

 

(L-R) Alison R. Minton (AccessoryGeneration.blogspot.com), philanthropist Jean Shafiroff, Dawne Marie Grannum (V.P. in Risk Management), Tiffany Frasier (New York Times style producer), Ashley NYC

 

 

Sarah Tay, founder of organic skincare line Tay (left)

attorney Tiffany Archer (right)

 



with Dr. Maryse Selit, Ph.D, attorney (left)

(left) Krista Stella, Senior Development Officer of The New York Botanical Garden

(L-R) Allison Ecung, Kim Hicks, and Allison Yang

 

(L-R) socialite Joy Marks, fashion designer Rosemary Ponzo, Ashley NYC

 

PHOTOS: Monique Lhuillier Store Opening Hosted by Hannah Bronfman, Marina Rust Connor, Lauren DuPont, Alexandra Lebenthal and Jamie Tisch. Those Beautiful Gowns Made Me Want To Fall in Love and Get Married!

with Gossip Girl star  Kelly Rutherford

with DJ Harley Viera Newton (right) and Roco Coco's editor Tameika Lawrence (left)

(L-R) Gossip Girl actress Caroline Lagerfelt, Ashley NYC, Kathleen Giordano

 

(L-R) Ashley NYC, tru TV's Erika Munro Kennerly, Tracey Kemble (VP of Samuelsson Group)

with Linette and Matt Semino

(L-R) Sophia Bishop, Dawne Marie Grannum, Kathleen Giordano, Susan Shin, Kimberly Guilfoyle, Ashley NYC, Vevlyn Wright

with philanthropist Jean Shafiroff

with PR guru Susan Shin

(L-R) Kelly Rutherford, Sophia Bishop, Kathleen Giordano

American Express Hosts a Special Donna Karan Fashion Show to end Mercedes Benz Fashion Week w/ a Live Perfomance by Lykke Li During the Show!

Donna Karan & Ashley NYC
Mary Alice Stephenson and Ashley NYC


(L-R) Jamie McGough (style expert), fashionista Dawne Marie Grannum, singer Cecilia Walsh (aka Cecilia Byrne)

Journalist Vevlyn Wright

Lykke Li peformed live during the fashion show and we got a signed copy of their CD in our gift bags!

American Express exec. introduces Donna Karan

1000 people attended the pre-cocktail-reception

Patrick McMullan & David Foox Host 'Year of the Rabbit Party' Filled With Artwork, Ambiance & Awesome Acquaintances

Patrick McMullan (L), artist David Foox (center)

w/ R. Couri Hay

(L-R) - Kathleen Giordano, Ashley NYC, Dr. Penny Grant, Jean Shafiroff, Dawne Marie Grannum

Last night was an art gallery event and red carpet reception at The Sanctuary Hotel which was hosted by Patrick McMullan and David Foox. Hank and Brandon Fried, and R. Couri Hay presented a reception showcasing rabbit- themed artwork of acclaimed artist David Foox alongside photos taken by Patrick McMullan from over the years.

It was a nice art showing, and it is a lovely venue. It was nice to see so many pals of mine attend. A lot of tastemakers and fashionistas came out.

2011 is the year of the rabbit. David Foox tells us:

"The Constellation Rabbits are a shout out to all those people that don't fit into society and those that believe their destiny rests somewhere out there in the stars. The Constellation Rabbits represent that step in human consciousness in which humanity started drawing pictures from the dots of heaven. Constellations are a uniquely human experience and awaken in me an unmistakable longing to be amongst them"

According to David’s definition, I must be a rabbit, always felt like I didn’t fit in. It’s ok to be you. I’m excited where the year of the rabbit is taking us. 2012 will be the year of the dragon. They say it will be the birth of a collective consciousness awakening then. It’s not “the end”, it’s actually the beginning. Don’t let fear kid you otherwise. It’s time for us all to let our light shine through!!!

(L-R)- Ashley NYC, CiCi Ramirez, Hannah Bronfman

(L-R) - Aesha Waks, Liam McMullan, Ashley NYC

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(L-R) publicist Lisbeth Cervantes, Ashley NYC, designer Alicia Kim, Kendra Revell
w/ artist Dixie (L) and Michelle Travis (R)

CHECK OUT David Foox' 'Making of the Constellation Rabbits' video:

Saks Fifth Avenue & New York Botanical Garden Celebrate Fendi event

w/ Jill Zarin of Real Housewives of New York

Fashion Week has descended upon New York! Good God! My work and personal life are crazy complicated right now, not sure if I’m really going to be able to do it up this season like I usually do. However, I have to go to at least a couple parties. Tonight I went to the Saks Fifth Avenue & New York Botanical Garden Celebrate Fendi event. As I was taking the elevator up to the 3rd floor for the party, I looked over and I recognized Jill Zarin (of Real Housewives of New York) and her husband! I have met her a couple times. I was on one episode of the show when the Countess invited me to her book launch party. Jill and the Countess are my favorite characters on that show. Actually, I'm glad Bethany left, I always felt she was a bit too mean spirited, or maybe she's just a stress case, but it doesn’t mean she has to take it out on the ladies.

I saw a lot of the usual NY divas there. Apart from Jill Zarin, I saw the always fabulous Donna D'Cruz who I know from LA, Bungalow 8's Amy Sacco (when is she gonna open up another legendary venue?), Dawne Marie Grannum, Susan Shin, fashionista Lisa Yom, Samantha Park, Bianca Kawecki. Music was provided by DJ Tonic, who was there with her equally as hip pal DJ She Rock.

It was nice catching up with the girls. I had to miss Richie Rich's party afterwards because I am behind on my deadline for my novel. Hopefully I can make it out to more Fashion Week parties. Shout out to my boy Richie Rich, I know you will have a fabulous party!
(L-R) Donna D'Cruz, Ashley NYC, Amy Sacco
(L-R) Dawne Marie Grannum, Ashley NYC, Bianca Kawecki
(L-R) Ashley NYC, DJ Tonik, DJ She Rock
(L-R) Angeline Chidowore, Samantha Park, Ashley NYC, Dorian Dittrich

Lisa Yom and Clay Floren

"I Heart Central Park" Event Hosted by The Park's Greensward Circle

Central Park's frozen lake at night

To see a frozen lake under the stars, with trees hanging over, ducks strolling, and magnificent skyscrapers and city lights in the distance is such a lovely sight! Last night I went to the annual “I Heart Central Park Event”, which was held at The Gallery inside the Charles A. Dana Discovery Center at Central Park.

As a native Californian, who lived in Lake Forrest, California for many years, I grew up surrounded with a forest of trees, and a heartbeat away from the water. After relocating to Manhattan a year ago, it’s been Central Park that has been a substantial source of me keeping my spiritual sanity, in a concrete jungle where nature is hard to come by. I am so appreciative of everyone who supports or works at the Central Park Conservancy, because without this park, and the greenery, serenity and beauty is inspires, many New Yorkers would go mad! As human beings, we come from Mother Earth, she is a part of us, she rejuvenates us. And we must protect her!!

It was a nice affair, with wine catered by Naked Grape, and sushi (a California girl’s favorite!), and the yummiest desserts ever provided by Charbennel et Walker.

I met some of the friendly and dedicated people involved in planning the event or who work for the Conservancy:

Speaking at the Greensward Circle’s – “I Heart Central Park” – annual cocktail reception, Chairman Evan Uhlick remarked that:

“The Park is truly New York City’s most valuable physical asset and provides tremendous resources and outdoor enjoyment to millions of residents and visitors. The Greensward Circle is really a manifestation of NYC Young Professionals desire to support the Conservancy’s mission, interact at lively social events, and connect with a dynamic group of individuals committed to improving Central Park. Check us out at: www.centralparknyc.org/donate/membership/”

(L-R) Dawne Marie Grannum, Chairman of event Evan Uhlick, Central Park Conservancy's Rebecca Sullivan, Ashley NYC

Central Park Conservancy's Rochelle Hines

(L-R) [employees of Central Park Conservancy] Claire McClafferty, Abigail (Abby) Healy, Cheryl Bailes

cute little duckies

(L-R) Grant Lyons, Dawne Marie Grannum, Ashley NYC