Online Sales: Memorial Day Sales

Posted By: KK on 05/24/11 2:50 PM | Categories: Online Sales

Take advantage of the holiday sales for some super summer shopping.

What to Wear: Summer Whites

Posted By: KK on 05/24/11 2:48 PM | Categories: What to Wear

Finally (almost) summer and we all are wearing white again. We tend to follow the Memorial Day to Labor Day rule of thumb for style – it makes it feel so special, and well worth the wait. We love the crispness of all-white dressing, especially with a little tan. We went shopping at SAKS.com to find our favorites of the season. The DKNY embroidered top and pants create a look that can go anywhere, dressed up or down. Until it gets a little warmer, why not travel with one of these great white summer jackets. Cocktail party in town or country, zip up a Little White Dress LWD and feel that cool summer style coming on.

DKNY Embroided Floral Linen Top and Pants ($620)

TOP IT OFF

Left to Right: Boss Black Handkerchief Blouse ($195), Tory Burch Latty Tiered Silk Top ($250), Derek Lam Bow Halter Top ($550), Ralph Lauren Black Label Gracie Top ($155)

COVER IT UP

Left To Right: Tory Burch Graham Stretch Pique Jacket ($435), Amythe Linen One-Button Blazer ($575), Burberry Brit Double-Breasted Trenchcoat ($750)

GO FOR IT!

Left to Right: Moschino Cotton Eyelet Shift Dress ($895), DKNY Stretch Cotton Poplin Mini Dress ($360), Elie Tahari Silk Cotton Camille Dress ($398), Elie Tahari Sawyer Dress ($398), DKNY Weightless Stretch Wrap Dress ($345)

Book Club: Jamie Singleton A Standard Deviation

Posted By: KK on 05/24/11 8:04 AM | Categories: Book Club

Looking for a great read for Memorial Day? How about a nail-biting political thriller – A Standard Deviation written by our clever friend, Jamie Singleton – a fast paced, action packed story about the manipulation of truth by some of the most commanding people on Wall Street and Washington, D.C. It is a subject that Jamie knows well having spent most of his career among the rich and powerful.

A Standard Deviation is Jamie’s first novel. Jamie has spent 27 years in the investment banking and private equity business. He graduated from Yale College and worked as an English teacher as well as a professional writer before getting his MBA from University of Chicago. He is currently working on his second novel, Red Herring, which features FBI agent John Aichenhead, a key character in A Standard Deviation, as he pursues corporate fraud at the height of the tech bubble with dire national security implications.

What the Chairs Wear: New York Restoration Project Annual Picnic

Posted By: KK on 05/20/11 6:31 PM | Categories: What the Chairs Wear

Bette Midler’s New York Restoration Project’s Annual Spring Picnic has quickly become a highly anticipated New York City tradition – celebrating the season with a salute to all things spring. This year it will be even more exciting then ever as Gracie Mansion is host to this event. No one can combine a pig roast with a champagne toast like the divine Miss Bette Midler – making NYRP’s Spring Picnic the fun and fab place to be and be seen every May under the stars at one of the gorgeous New York City green spaces that NYRP has helped restore. All in good fun as attendees enjoy cocktails, dinner, entertainment and dancing at one of New York City’s most venerable vernal events! This years special guest is our favorite jazz guitarist, the dreamy John Pizzarelli. Please join in the fun by going to NYRP to buy your tickets. For what to wear, we went to Milly – these dresses are just the pack just the right measure of punch and fun!

MILLY DRESS PERFECT FOR A SUMMER PICNIC

Left to Right: Milly Eva Dress ($210), Milly Halter Market Dress ($385), Carolina Combo Dress ($395), Milly Dance Dress ($370) Milly Colette Sheath Dress ($210),

Bette Midler’s New York Restoration Project (NYRP) is a non-profit organization dedicated to reclaiming and restoring New York City parks, community gardens and open space. In partnership with the City of New York, NYRP is also leading MillionTreesNYC – an initiative to plant and care for one million new trees throughout New York City’s five boroughs by 2017.

What the Chairs Wear: Audubon Women in Conservation Luncheon

Posted By: KK on 05/20/11 6:11 PM | Categories: What the Chairs Wear

Audubon’s Women in Conservation Luncheon is a highly regarded environmental and social event of the season. This year’s receipients of the 2011Rachel Carson Awards are Maya Lin, Artist, Architect and Environmentalist and Sigourney Weaver, Actress and Environmental Activist. Anne Thompson, NBC News Chief Environmental Affairs Correspondent will be the Master of Ceremonies and special recognition will be given to “Women of the Gulf”, recognizing women who have contributed to the relief and recovery effort after the Gulf oil spill. The Founding Chair of the Rachel Carson Awards is Allison Whipple Rockefeller. For more information please visit Audubon Women in Conservation.

Left to Right: Akris Punto Tie-Dye Full-Skirted Dress ($1190), Kenneth jay Lane Asymmetric Crystal Soltire Earrigns ($140), Tory Burch Aviator Sunglasses ($175), Oscar de La Renta Smoky Glass Necklace ($545), Prada Reta Clutch ($1295), Manolo Blahnik Patent Halter ($375), Kate Spade Girl Posted Snake-embossed Slingback ($325)

2011 LUNCHEON CHAIRS

Raluca Allison, Jayni Chase, Lynn Chase, Susan Cohn Rockefeller,

Ann Colley, Norma Dana, Helena Durst, Margot Paul Ernst, Lee Gunn Falchi,

Jeanine B. Getz, Fernanda Kellogg, Cynthia Lufkin, Alexis Maybank, Clare McKeon,

Laura O’Donohue, Julia D’Amico Rockefeller, Deborah Royce, Victoria Shaw, Tracy N. Snyder, Virginia K. Stowe, Laura Zukerman

The Rachel Carson Award, presented annually at the Women in Conservation Luncheon, honors women whose considerable talent, expertise and energy greatly advance conservation locally and globally. The program was created for girls and women to discover the world of conservation and connect with the best and brightest women leaders in the environmental movement. The Audubon organization promotes education on important environmental issues, like climate change, clean air and water, wildlife preservation, and environmental justice. Beyond the annual Luncheon, Audubon’s Women in Conservation Program, in conjunction with Audubon’s Rachel Carson Awards Council, supports a wonderful website that connects women of all ages to extraordinary leaders in the environmental movement and the great environmental issues of our time. For information, please go to www.womeninconservation.org.

Street Style & Videos: Spring Running with Mary Darling

Posted By: KK on 05/20/11 6:10 PM | Categories: Street Style & Videos

There is nothing more beautiful that Central Park in Spring, thanks to Mother Nature and the Central Park Conservancy. W2WW Fashion Editor, Hilary Dick, met at the Engineer’s Gate at 90th and Fifth Avenue to Shop the Street Style – looking for bright colors and featured running products for Spring. We ran into our fabulous and fit W2WW Fitness Editor, Mary Darling, who runs competitively in New York City, and contributes to What2WearWhere regularly with stylish tips on how to look like a pro!

W2WW’s music is provided by The Million Dollar Deli sign-up for their monthly Mixtape.

Why not try a little pink to spruce up your spring running look?

Left to Right: Nike ‘Soft Hand’ Half Zip Running Top ($55), Zelia ‘Z T3′ Tee ($32), Nike ‘Pro’ Print Bra ($34), Zelia Radiance Racerback Tank ($32), Zelia ‘Chevron’ Jacket ($98)

Left to Right: Nike ‘Filament’ Shorts ($40), Nike ’2-in-1 Tempo’ Running Shorts ($40), Nike ‘Filament’ Capris ($45), Nike ‘Tempo’ Track Shorts ($28), Nike Low Rise Crop Capris ($50)

What the Chairs Wear: American Cancer Society Spring Benefit

Posted By: KK on 05/20/11 6:08 PM | Categories: What the Chairs Wear

A Celebration of Life is The American Cancer Society Spring Benefit. What could be more glamorous than a Black Tie Gala on The St. Regis Roof! This year’s soiree honors a dynamic New York duo, Perri Peltz, distinguished TV news journalist, documentary film director and philanthropist and David Patrick Columbia, the founder and editor of New York Social Diary and a generous fixture in philanthropic circles. Paul Zahn will be keeping in lively as Master of Ceremonies as will the music and dancing to the Kit McClure All-Girl Band. Proceeds from the dinner and silent auction will help support American Cancer Society initiatives and services for cancer patients and their families, including Hope Lodge New York City, which provides free temporary lodging for cancer patients and their caregivers while undergoing treatments. For information, please visit The American Cancer Society.

Long or short? This pair of fabulous frocks by Marchesa will light up the dance floor.

Left to Right: Notte by Marchesa Embelished Silk-crepe One-shoulder Gown ($990), Isharya Aphodite 18-Karat Gold-plated Earrings ($200), Isharya 18-karat Gold-plated Cuff ($475), Chloe Elsie Beaded Leather Clutch ($2195), Jimmy Choo Crisscross Mirrored Sandal ($495),Bijoux Heart Deco Miel Swarovski Crystal Earrings ($575), Mallarino Paloma 24-ksrat Ring ($275), Jimmy Choo Zeta Glitter-finish Metalic Clutch ($495), Alexandre Birman Crisscross Sandal ($575), Notte by Marchesa Ruffled Silk-crepe Dress ($795)

BENEFIT CO CHAIRS

Gigi and Harry Benson CBE, Diana and Richard Feldman, Charlotte Ford,

Brenda and Howard Johnson, Margo Langenberg, Jean and Martin Shafiroff, Barbara and Donald Tober

BENEFIT VICE CHAIRS

Joseph M. Cohen, Evelyn and Leonard Lauder, Linda and Stephen Levy,

Suzanne Mados, Hilary and Wilbur Ross, Eric Ruttenberg, Lauren and John Veronis

BENEFIT COMMITTEE

Cetie Nippert Ames, Lynn and Art Barbasch, George Baker, Cornelia and Martin Bregman, Mario Buatta,

Cricket and Richard Burns, Hilary and Joseph Califano, Ralph Destino, Alexandra Lebenthal and Jay Diamond, Jackie Weld and Rodman Drake,

Francine LeFrak and Rick Friedberg, Barbara and Peter Georgescu, Marjorie and Ellery Gordon, Anne Grauso,

Fernanda Kellogg and Kirk Henckels, Michele and Larry Herbert, Jeffrey Hirsch, Rochelle and David Hirsch, Joy and Jonathan Ingham,

Lynn Y. and Steven Jacobson, Ann and Arnold Jurdem, Elizabeth Kabler, Mariana and George Kaufman, Stephanie Krieger, Karen and Richard LeFrak,

Cynthia and Dan Lufkin, Tina Sloan and Stephen McPherson, Carol and Philip Mehler, Clara and Ernest Menaldino, Gillian and Sylvester Miniter, Nelson Peltz,

Judith Price, Katharine J. Rayner, Elizabeth F. Stribling and Guy Robinson, Leba and Neil Sedaka, Jeanne and Herb Siegel, Liz Smith, Allison and Leonard Stern, Topsy Taylor

What to Wear: Goods for Good Gala

Posted By: KK on 05/19/11 5:54 AM | Categories: What to Wear

In the company of Goods for Good Founder, Melissa Kushner, Tese will co-host the gala cocktail party alongside Valerie Boster, Natalia and Sebastian Echavarria, Coco Rocha, HRH Princess Tatiana of Greece, Marissa Sackler and Antony Todd. The evening will feature music by DJ Jamie Biden, silent and live auctions by C.K. Swett as well as a raffle to raise funds for Goods for Good capacity building programs.

What the Chairs Wear: Hartley House Spring Benefit

Posted By: KK on 05/18/11 4:20 PM | Categories: What the Chairs Wear

Our friend Greg Kelly, the debonair Co-Host of Good Day New York, Fox 5 will be the Master of Ceremonies as Harold McGraw III is honored at Hartley House Spring Benefit on Thursday, May 19. The lives of thousands of families in Hell’s Kitchen have been improved because of the generosity and personal involvement of Mr. McGraw and The McGraw-Hill Companies. The Chairs, H. Hartley du Pont, DeAnn Snook, and Diane Downs have planned a wonderful and festive evening. For tickets and for information, please go to Hartley House Spring Benefit.

When the event is Festive, we like a little sparlkle and love the subtle sheen of this Carmen Marc Valvo party dress and the chicly deep accessories to compliment it.

Left to Right: Carmen Marc Valvo Metallic Jeweled-neck Dress ($595), Milly Beaded Teardrop Earrings ($75), Milly Beaded Cuff ($225), Theodora e Callum Paisley Eye Scarf ($135), Lauren Merkin Allie Metallic Clutch ($250), Jimmy Choo Glittered Platform Pumps ($665)

What to Wear: Graduation

Posted By: KK on 05/18/11 11:57 AM | Categories: What to Wear

What to wear to a graduation? In town or country, here are some great outfits for the graduation guest. We like a simple sheath dress of cotton. It is classic look that will put you at the head of the class for all graduation ceremonies. Remember to check the weather and plan accordingly. But no matter the location, bring a wrap or cardigan for breezy shady spots, sunglasses, and a hat to protect you from the sun. Flat sandals or wedges are easy to maneuver in, particularly in grass, and a roomy handbag is essential to fit camera, water, and program.ow-heeled shoes or wedges are stylish solutions for ceremonies on grass, and for the guest, don’t forget a hat, good sunscreen, sunglasses and a bottle of water, if held outdoors. We had a great time shopping Kate Spade at Nordstorm for this great selection

DRESSING FOR GRADUATION

TAKE A SIMPLE DAY DRESS (See more dresses below)