Book Club: The Best House Guest Gifts from Assouline

Posted By: KK on 06/3/11 7:51 AM | Categories: Book Club

Looking for the perfect house guest gifts to give this summer? No worries, we have found just the thing! Assouline’s terrific new tome, American Fashion Travel. A stylish scrapbook sure to spark wanderlust from the travels of America’s best-known fashion designers. Featuring personal anecdotes, memorabilia, photos, and an original travel questionnaire. A co-publication with the Council of Fashion Designers of America.

Make sure you are invited back by bringing one of these delightful reads. There is something wonderful for everyone.

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.

Book Club: Golden State by David Prybil

Posted By: KK on 04/29/11 12:09 PM | Categories: Book Club

Our friend David Prybil has written a wry drama of California Dreaming in present day Sacramento. A writer-producer with 15 years of experience in the film business GOLDEN STATE is his first novel, and it has been selected for the iUniverse Barnes & Noble “Rising Star” program.

“Let’s also add a dash of the impending governor race where an equally colorful lineup of characters runs for office, the brightest hue being Arnold Schwarzenegger. David Prybil has created a motley crew of characters who writhe from the page against the backdrop of a state in need of change. The characters’ agony, triumphs, and ever-present hope in the American Dream is heartfelt and achingly honest… [and] filled with dialogue and storylines that gleam.” Heidi Komlofske, San Francisco Book Review, March 2011 issue.

He will be NYC and the surrounding areas from April 27 – May 3 for appearances in support of Golden State, including a signing at BookBook, 266 Bleecker Street, Greenwich Village, May 3, from 5 – 7 p.m. For more information and to order a book, go to David Prybil. He is currently at work on a second book, entitled LOLITAVILLE.

Golden State by David Prybil ($15)

Book Club: My Tuscan Kitchen Castello di Vicarello

Posted By: KK on 04/5/11 4:01 PM | Categories: Book Club

We would like to invite all of our friends to a Book Signing on Wednesday, April 13 at the Rizzoli Bookstore to meet the lovely and talented author, Aurora Baccheschi Berti of “My Tuscan Kitchen.” The forward of the book is written by Julian Niccolini, of the iconic Four Seasons Restaurant. To read the reviews and to purchase a book on line, please click on the image below.

We had the ‘fantastico’ pleasure of visiting Castello di Vicarello last fall. It was the most unique and wonderful experience. In addition to basking in the spa, tasting the Castello’s own fabulous wines, hiking the Tuscan countryside, hunting wild boar and exploring local towns, the highlight of the holiday was gathering with friends in the vaulted cathedral kitchen with Aurora and Carlo Baccheschi Berti watching them lovingly prepare the freshest a finest ingredients from their property. Of course, Carlo took credit for every recipe! When you stay with this clever couple you become part of their family and you will never forget your holiday and the savory magic of Aurora’s Tuscan Kitchen.

In case you missed the article on Castello di Vicarello in Vogue Magazine with incredible photos of Lara Stone by the legendary photographer, Mario Testino, just click on the photo below.

Book Club: Best in Show at the Corner Bookstore

Posted By: KK on 02/1/11 12:02 PM | Categories: Book Club

Did you know February is DOG MONTH in New York? Start it off on the right paw by stopping by The Corner Bookstore for a juice and cookie book signing of Karen LeFrak’s new book, Best in Show. It is a subject that Karen knows a great deal about. She breeds and shows champion poodles, including two-time Westminster Non-Sporting Group winner Ch Ale Kai Mikimoto on Fifth, better known as Miki. Miki earned 88 Best in Show titles and was America’s number one Standard Poodle for three consecutive years. Karen is donating her proceeds from the sales of Best in Show to the American Kennel Club Canine Health Foundation and Take the Lead. For more information, schedules and for tickets, please go to The 134th Westminster Kennel Dog Show. With all things canine on the mind here are some of our favorite picks for what stylish NYC dogs are running around in!

Clockwise: Planet Dog Woof Ball ($11.71), Luxe Bone Swarovsky Collar ($38), Macbeth Bitsy Dog Bucket ($40), Wax Paw Protection ($13.85), Juicy Couture Kisslock Water Bowl ($35), Kiehl’s Cleansing Spritz ($13), Juicy Couture Herringbone Dog Trench ($55), Cotton Tale Dandie Dot Bed ($29)

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Book Club: A Passion for Interiors by Carolyne Roehm

Posted By: KK on 12/14/10 3:59 PM | Categories: Book Club

We love Carolyne Roehm’s A Passion for Interiors by Carolyne Roehm – a perfect holiday treasure to give or receive. It intimately shares her intense love of design and architecture by inviting the reader into three of her most treasured homes: her very own Manhattan prewar duplex, her Colonial-era stone house in Connecticut, and a friend’s Swedish-inspired Aspen abode. It includes over 300 gorgeous photographs of each exquisite residences and it is no wonder Oprah Winfrey comments, “Whenever I’m having a stressful day, I just want to open up Carolyne Roehm’s books, look at beautiful things, and dream.” Indeed, it would be quite the dream come true to live in such a spledid setting.

A Passion for Interiors by Carolyne Roehm (on SALE $37.80)

About the Author:

CAROLYNE ROEHM is one America’s most important tastemakers. She is the author of A Passion for Blue & White, A Passion for Flowers, A Passion for Parties, At Home with Carolyne Roehm, and Presentations. After an impressive career as one of the fashion industry’s reigning designers and recognized as one of the world’s best-dressed women, Roehm turned her talents to teaching and writing about flowers, lifestyle, decorating, and entertaining. She divides her time between her exquisite homes in Manhattan and Connecticut.

Book Club: The Recessionistas by Alexandra Lebenthal

Posted By: KK on 11/15/10 4:51 PM | Categories: Book Club

Alexandra Lebenthal’s The Recessionistas ($16.49)

“”As only she could do so well – given her platinum pedigree and Wall Street cred – Alexandra Lebenthal has written a smart, sassy novel that peers into a world of wealth and privilege turned on its crazy head. This is a dishy, divine first novel.”
William Cohan, New York Times bestselling author of House of Cards.
As a keen financial expert and a social insider, Alexandra was poised to write this revealing portrait of the heels and heros of Wall Street, in the fall of 2008. Like Tom Wolfe’s front row seat at Bonfire of the Vanities, Alexandra has lived the life, listened to the language and learned to deliver the details in a wise and witty way. The story begins at Yura, the haunt of the “yummy mummies” of the Upper East Side takes you on a whirlwind, over the cliffs of Park Avenue and Fifth, and into the backrooms and boardrooms Wall Street’s elite. David Patrick Columbia led a lively discussion with Alexandra in the library of the Carllyle Collection. To read more about the event, please go to New York Social Diary. This entertaining book is a must -read and a great “stocking stuffer” for everyone on your holiday list.

Alexandra Lebenthal is the socially prominent President and CEO of Lebenthal & Company, and its wealth management division, Alexandra & James Inc. She also serves as a board member of the School of American Ballet and is involved with several other leading New York cultural institutions including The Business Council of The Metropolitan Museum of Art, the Capital Campaign for the Museum of the City of New York, the American Museum of Natural History, and the New York Botanical Garden. Alexandra is also a contributing editor for www.NewYorkSocialDiary.com. She lives in New York City with her husband Jay Diamond, and their children. To find out more about the author, visit www.alexandralebenthal.com.

Book Club: Elegant Entertaining with Jamee Gregory

Posted By: KK on 10/7/10 5:13 PM | Categories: Book Club

“No one likes parties more than I do.” laughed Jamee when our Fashion Editor Hilary Dick asked about her inspiration for New York Parties: Private Views, Jamee’s luxurious new book on elegant lifestyles, “My friends put so much energy, creativity and love into their ephemeral gatherings, that I decided to create a wonderful and lasting record.” With dazzling photography by Eric Stiffler shot in the fabulous homes of such celebrated New Yorkers as Michael Kors, Tory Burch and Jamie Drake and Evelyn and Leonard Lauder, Jamee reveals the secrets of these notable hosts and hostesses on how to make entertaining at home fun and beautiful. When we asked what Jamee like to wear to a special dinner party “Something Oscar.” was the reply and we happily went off to Bergorf Goodmans to shop for these very special Oscar de la Renta creations. Our inspiration? All of the bright and beautiful flowers in Jamee Gregory’s glorious new book! This elegant tome is a must-have and a must-give in the fall season and right into the holidays. For other ideas of what to wear to a dinner party, please visit our Cocktail and Evenings Out Page.

TO PURCHASE OUR SELECTIONS, PLEASE CLICK ON THE LINKS BELOW

Left to Right: Oscar de La Renta Drop-waist Crepe Dress ($1850), Multi-strand Flower Necklace ($1250), Medieval Long Earrings ($290), Floral Cuff Bracelet ($520), Valentino Petale Pump ($745)

Book Club: Nina Garcia's Look Book: What to Wear for Every Occasion

Posted By: KK on 08/26/10 2:59 PM | Categories: Book Club

W2WW and Nina Garcia are both trying to help women answer the queston,
“what should I wear?” As the fall season starts we figured we all need a
little help in this department and added Nina’ Garcia's Look Book: What to Wear for Every Occasion to W2WW’s Book
Club. We simply loved Garcia’s tips paired with Ruben Toledo’s
fashion-forward watercolors. As the fashion director of Marie Claire, a star-judge on Project Runway and style guru, Nina Garcia
offers common sense and tips "to knowing when, where, and how to utilize
your [own] collection."

Nina Garcia's Look Book: What to Wear for Every Occasion (on SALE $16.31)

Book Club: It takes Two by Patrizia Chen

Posted By: KK on 07/14/10 12:41 PM | Categories: Book Club

We are loving Patrizia Chen's latest steamy novel of dance and romance It Takes Two. The book, like the dance itself, is passionate pursuit with partners locked in close embrace. Publishers Weekly noted, "Chen takes her adventure over the top with this breathless, lush take on romance, sex and happy endings." Need we say more, the perfect novel for a sizzling summer's read.

It Takes Two by Patrizia Chen ($19)

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