What the Chairs Wear: NYFC Spring Dinner Dance: A Fool’s Féte

Posted By: KK on 04/5/12 5:15 PM | Categories: What the Chairs Wear

The Friends of New Yorkers For Children are hosting the 19th Annual Spring Dinner Dance, New Year’s in April: A Fool’s Fête on Tuesday, April 10th at the Mandarin Oriental. Fashion Designer, CD Greene will be serving as the Presenting Sponsor of this year’s event along with Event Chairs, Allison Aston, Alina Cho, Maggie Cordish, Natalia Gottret Echavarria, Nicole Esposito, Lydia Fenet, Amy McFarland, Clare McKeon, Euan Rellie, and Susan Shin, to benefit youth in foster care in New York City. It is such a creative theme and to interpret; what to wear to such a festive féte? We headed straight to Bergdorf Goodman where CD Greene’s exquisite creations are exclusively carried. CD designs dress that are body enhancing and artistically expressive. With his extensive us of Swarovski Crystals, CD’s cocktail and evening gowns couple dazzling uptown glamour with a distinctive downtown edge. With the ivory crystal coat with kiwi fox cuffs and dress as scene stealers, we kept the accessories chicly demure, with these stunning Jimmy Choo d’Orsay ankle-strap sandals and Kara Ross python clutch. For more information please visit www.NewYorkersForChildren.org.

A Fool’s Féte by CD Greene

SHOP NOW: Dress – CD Greene Designs are available at Bergdorf Goodman, Oscar de La Renta Beaded Tassel Earrings ($395),Elbow Lenght Lambskin Gloves ($188), Kara Ross Emalia Python Clutch ($990), Jimmy Choo Senora Ankle-Strap d’Orsay Sandal ($745)

This year’s sponsor, CD Greene, with event chairs Allison Aston, Alina Cho and Clare McKeon at the Bergdorf Goodman Kickoff Event, all wearing dresses by CD Greene.

Don’t forget to book your hair and make-up appointment with Vensette!

What the Chairs Wear: East Side House NY International Auto Show

Posted By: KK on 04/2/12 4:35 PM | Categories: What the Chairs Wear

East Side House Settlement will host the 13^th Annual Gala Preview of the 2012 New York International Auto Show (NYIAS) at The Jacob Javits Center on Thursday, April 5th. The evening is chaired by Philip L. Yang, Joan P. Young, Chris LaSusa, and Elia Zois and the benefit committee is chaired by Fe Fendi and Mariana Zois. Fiat is offering guests of the evening a private preview of the entire New York International Auto Show before it officially opens to the public. The evening’s dramatic pinnacle is the arrival of the 2012 Fiat 500 Abarth. This will mark the start of an exciting live auction of the “small but wicked” car, as potential buyers vie for the opportunity to own one of the world’s most unique and innovative vehicles. Vroom, vroom! Drivers start your engines as your eyes round the curves of this sensational Stella McCartney scene stealing sheath. You will shift into high gear in the strategically placed color blocking. The hem hits the knee but you can shorten to enhance visual performance under the hood. And don’t miss the Racing Red Jimmy Choo Platform Sandal to totally rev your performance.

SHOP NOW: Stella McCartney Contour-Colorblock Sheath Dress ($795), Herve Van Der Straeten Coral Earrings ($315), Burberry London Ruffle-Hem Double-Breasted Coat ($1195), Herve Van Der Straeten Ellipse Cuff ($420), DVF Mini Keller Shoulder Bag ($385), Jimmy Choo Vamp Crisscross Patent Sandal ($795)

In conjunction with the Italian theme of the evening, Indagare will be auctioning off a “Best of Italy” trip of a lifetime to one lucky bidder. Proceeds from the Gala will support East Side House Settlement’s highly successful college preparation programs, which are crucial in promoting education and employment for the residents of the South Bronx and surrounding communities.

A look at last year’s Gala Preview!

What the Chairs Wear: Dress for Success Gala

Posted By: KK on 03/28/12 4:11 PM | Categories: What the Chairs Wear

Dress for Success is celebrating the 15th Anniversary of the Something to Share Gala and this year’s event will take place Tuesday, April 3rd at The Grand Hyatt at Grand Central. The evening will include a silent auction, cocktails, dinner and awards ceremony honoring Lia Sophia, Posterscope and RBS. To find out more about this accomplished organization please go to Dress for Success.org. For what to wear to a Cocktail Attire event, such as the Dress for Success Gala, we went shopping at Net-a-Porter and found this amazing selection of Black and White Cocktail Dresses that are so perfect for the transition from winter, to spring and straight into summer. They are so easy to wear, paired with the trending pop-of-color accessories or you can keep it simple with Black Patent Leather. Either way, you simply cannot go wrong! What better way to spring into spring, than with a little black & white?

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FIRST ROW: McQAlexander McQueen Leopard-print ($815), 3.1 Phillip Lim Printed Silk ($575), DVF Jeanne Printed Silk-jersey Wrap Dress ($365), Tory Burch Shirley Printed Silk-satin ($395)

SECOND ROW: La Petite Printed Stretch linen-blend ($1085), Michael Kors Printed wrap-effect ($120), Etro Printed Crepe-jersey ($1110), Lela Rose Embellished Jacquard Dress ($1195)

What the Chairs Wear: Un Ballo in Maschera Save Venice

Posted By: KK on 03/28/12 3:16 PM | Categories: What the Chairs Wear

What a fabulous night Save Venice Inc. has in store for its marvelous, mysterious Un Ballo in Maschera A Night on the Lido, on Monday, April 2nd, a masked ball unlike any other. Imagine the excitement of the enchanting CoChairs, Olivia Chantecaille, Andelina Wong Ettelson, Amanda Hearst, Mary Kathryn Navab, Alexandra Lind Rose, Beatrice Rossi-Landi, Luigi Tadini, and Matthew White as they dress for such an elegant affair, so generously sponsored by Badgley Mischka and de Grisogono. For what to wear, we went shopping at Nordstrom to find this exquisite Badgley Mischka gown with cascading ripped chiffon ruffles so reminiscent of the waves lapping these shores of the Lido. The dress is so stunning that we chose to accessorized with the elegant simplicity of de Grisogono earrings and cuff. For information, on this organization with over 40 years of restoring art in Venice, please contact Save Venice at 212.737.3141.

SHOP NOW: Badgley Mischka Torn Chiffon Gown ($1290), de Grisogono Gocce Earrings, de Grisogono Galuchat Bracelet, Sondra Roberts Pleated Satin Clutch ($118), Badgley Mischka ‘Gloria’ Sandals ($325)

Don’t forget to complete your look with a complementing gilded mask!

Venetian Mask Shop

About Save Venice Inc.

Venice has long been considered the jewel of the Adriatic. Her artistic heritage belongs to us all. During the past 40 years the organization has raised more that 20 million dollars to restore over 400 works of art and architecture in Venice. Every year, the Board of Save Venice, including a Projects committee of renowned experts, selects restoration projects in collaboration with the Venetian Superintendencies of Monuments, Fine Arts and Museums. Save Venice currently has more than 30 projects underway throughout the city, made possible with support from individuals, foundations, and corporations.

What the Chairs Wear: MCNY Winter Ball in QUEST

Posted By: KK on 03/21/12 3:09 PM | Categories: What the Chairs Wear

Did you see our March What the Chairs Wear™ column in Quest Magazine?

Year after year, the Director’s Council of the Musuem of the City New York Winter Ball is one of the chicest soirees in town and this year’s fete is sponsored by the design legend Giorgio Armani. The evening will be anything but frosty as the fashionable set breeze into the Plaza Hotel for an evening of cocktails, dinner and dancing. The Chairmen, Mark Gilbertson, Phoebe Gubelmann, Celerie Kemble, Nicole Mellon, Calvert Moore, Heather Mnuchin, Allison Rockefeller, Shafi Roepers, Andrew Roosevelt and Burwell Schorr are creating one of the most glittering parties of the winter season in support of MCNY’s exhibitions and programs that offer important and intriguing perspectives on the people, places, and issues that define New York. The Museum of the City of New York celebrates and interprets the city, educating the public about its distinctive character, especially its heritage of diversity, opportunity, and perpetual transformation. Founded in 1923 as a private, nonprofit corporation, the Museum connects the past, present, and future of New York City.

Congratulations to all of the stylish sensationelles, chosen for Quest’s Best Dressed List 2012, including our W2WW Fashion Editors, Hilary Dick , Nicole Hanley Mellon, and Kick Kennedy. Bravo!

What the Chairs Wear: Celebration of Asia Week 2012

Posted By: KK on 03/14/12 3:29 PM | Categories: What the Chairs Wear

Celebrate Asia Week New York with the Asia Society’s exciting signature Benefit Gala Monday, March 19th at The Plaza Hotel. The evening opens with a chic 1930′s Shanghai nights-themed cocktail reception featuring music by the LeZhang Quartet, Asian-inspired tastings, and exclusive couture. The elegant dinner in the Grand Ballroom will offer stunning and unique table top decor, culinary delights by Danielle Chang of LUCKYRICE, and dancing to the cool sounds of Donna D’Cruz. Now in its fourth year, this gala evening presents art, fashion, cuisine, music and design from across Asia in one festive and glamorous black-tie setting. For what to wear to this fabulous celebration we were inspired by the 1930′s Shanghai Nightclub Theme and fell in love with this Roberto Cavalli gown. The bright orange and yellow abstract flower motif adds just to right amount of punch to this sultry one-shouldered number. We have completed the ensemble by adding gold platoform sandals, a sparkling clutch, and statement jewelry – simply stunning! For more information on the event, please visit AsiaSociety.org.

SHOP NOW: Roberto Cavalli Jersey Gown ($1120), Kenneth Jay Lane 22-Karat Gold-plated Cabochon Clip Earrings ($120), Lulu Frost Drift Gold-plated Diamante Feather Cuff ($250), Anya Hindmarch Marano Glitter Box Clutch ($635), Jimmy Choo Vamp Glitter Platform Sandals ($750)

This year’s honorary chair: Michael Joo

Asia Week New York 2012, being held March 16th-24th, is a collaboration among Asian art specialists, 5 auction houses, and 17 museums and Asian cultural institutions in the metropolitan New York area. Simultaneous exhibitions presented by more than 30 prominent Asian art dealers from the U.S. and abroad, auctions at, Bonhams, Christie’s, Doyle New York, iGavel, and Sotheby’s as well as dozens of special events are planned.

What the Chairs Wear: BCNY Giorgio Armani Luncheon

Posted By: KK on 02/29/12 3:15 PM | Categories: What the Chairs Wear

Ladies who lunch in Palm Beach! On Friday, March 2nd we are heading to Club Colette in Palm Beach for a very special Giorgio Armani Fashion Presentation and Luncheon to benefit the Boys’ Club of New York. Mrs. Donald K. Miller, Mrs. Wilbur L. Ross, Jr., Mrs. Thorne L. Perkin, Mrs. Alexia Hamm Ryan and Mrs. Ian K.W. Snow are the generous and gracious chairs of this stylish event. This wonderful organization, founded in 1876, encourages an environment that nurtures individual talent, strengthens families and promotes strong citizenship while fostering a passion for learning. Our hats are off to his luxury designer for his generosity to BCNY. We are in love with Mr. Armani’s Spring/Summer 2012 Collection and to get in the spirit, we put together a Giorgio Armani look with a breezy Palm Beach vibe. The floral silk is a “go-to” investment piece that can be worn again and again throughout the season. We like this ultra flattering style, as it drapes so gracefully just above the waist, especially paired with these fabulous black & white strappy sandals. This put-together look can go from lunch to cocktails, to dinner with a Palm Beach ease. The dress and accessories are available at Armani.com, please scroll below for the links. For more information please go to Boys’ Club of New York.

SHOP NOW: Armani Collezioni Satin Pattern Dress ($1,245), Giorgio Armani Cateye Sunglasses ($325), Giorgio Armani Organza Earrings ($1,275), Giorgio Armani Bracelet ($1,645), Armani Collezioni Satin & Rhinestone Clutch ($640), Emporio Armani High-Heeled Sandal ($825)

What the Chairs Wear: The Society of MSKCC Bunny Hop

Posted By: KK on 02/29/12 1:32 PM | Categories: What the Chairs Wear

Hippity hop, hippity hop to the best family party of the season! For 20 years, The Society of MSKCC‘s Associates Committee has hosted the much-anticipated annual Bunny Hop, which heralds the arrival of spring. This years 21st Annual Bunny Hop will take place on Tuesday, March 6th at FAO Schwarz and is sponsored by Tiffany & Co. The Co-Chairmen are Kate Doerge, Chiara Edmands, Blair Husain, and Palmer O’Sullivan. Proceeds from the Bunny Hop benefit a pledge to raise $2 million over five years for the Pediatric Family Housing Endowment, which pays for overnight stays at nearby accomodations for children and their families when they are receiving treatment at Memorial Sloan-Kettering’s renowned Department of Pediatrics and are unable to afford this expense themselves. For more information on how to donate to this important cause or to purchase tickets, please contact The Society of MSKCC office at 212-639-7972. For what to wear to a Bunny Hop, we like the simplicity of these two creamy sheaths from Bergdorf Goodman. Then we hopped right over to Tiffanys.com and did some fantastic accessory shopping, choosing some never-out-of-style classics as well as new, chic pieces to add to the collection.

SHOP NOW: Diane von Furstenberg Reona Fitted Dress ($398), Tiffany & Co. Jean Schlumberger Rope Earrings ($5,750), Tiffany & Co. Jean Schlumberger Bracelet ($8,250), Tiffany & Co. Holly Sunburst Clutch ($895), Manolo Blahnik Shiny Cork Pump ($645), Tiffany & Co. Circlet Drop Earrings ($6,900), Tiffany & Co. Bracelet Bag ($795), Nicholas Kirkwood Bird of Paradise Platform Pump ($695), Yves Saint Laurent Puff-Sleeve Dress ($1,290)

No worries, we didn’t forget the little bunnies!

SHOP NOW: Joan Calabrese Sleeveless Dress ($281)

Guests at last years 20th Annual Bunny Hop

What the Chairs Wear: School of American Ballet Winter Ball

Posted By: KK on 02/29/12 12:27 PM | Categories: What the Chairs Wear

The School of American Ballet is hosting the 7th Annual Winter Ball on Monday, March 5th at the Lincoln Center David H. Koch Theatre with a Russian theme of high drama and glamour. The dynamic Chairs, Diana diMenna, Julia F. Koch and Betsy Pitts are orchestrating the most glamorous black-tie ball, so generously sponsored by Van Cleef & Arpels. On the elegant menu of events are cocktails, dinner, dancing and the piece d’occasion, a performance by the School’s Advanced students as SAB honors ballet’s Russian heritage. It will be a spectacular celebration of classical ballet which began in Russia at the Imperial School of Ballet in St. Petersburg in the 1740s. The proceeds from the Winter Ball enhance every aspect of the School’s extraordinary ballet training program helping provide scholarships to SAB students, as well as supporting faculty, maintaining world-class studios and offering vital student programs beyond the classroom. For more information on the Winter Ball contact the Special Events Office at (212) 769-6610. For what to wear when you want to make a grand entrance at the David Koch Theater, we were inspired by the deep Russian Red of the invitation and went to Net-A-Porter to select this stunning Lanvin strapless and accessorize with a rich combination of black and gold. The Van Cleef & Arpels dazzling jewels complete the look of extraordinary luxury and style.

SHOP NOW: Lanvin Strapless Gown ($3,175), Van Cleef & Arpels Dentelle White Gold & Diamond Pendant Earrings, Van Cleef & Arpels Pink & White Gold with Pink and White Diamonds Dentelle Ring, Jimmy Choo Chandra Clutch ($1,295), Jimmy Choo Bunting Metallic Sandals ($895), Lanvin Crystal-Brooch Shearling Jacket ($7,985)

What the Chairs Wear: ACS Mothers of the Year Luncheon

Posted By: KK on 02/23/12 4:03 PM | Categories: What the Chairs Wear

The American Cancer Society‘s 17th Annual Mothers of the Year Awards Luncheon, to be held on Thursday, March 1st at The Plaza Hotel, gathers New York City’s high-profile, social and corporate women. This years luncheon will celebrate the achievements of Grace Hightower De Niro, Dr. Diane Reidy-Lagunes and Dr. Emily Sonnenblick as they are honored as Mothers of the Year 2012. Leading the charge is a team of equally notable women who have agreed to serve as Benefit Co-Chairs Muffie Potter Aston, Somers Farkas, Diana Feldman, Prudence Solomon Inzerillo, Cynthia Lufkin, Gianna Palminteri, Maureen Reidy, and Rachel Roy. This lively event is an opportunity to raise funds and awareness for the important work of the ACS. Proceeds will directly benefit the American Cancer Society’s lifesaving and life-enhancing programs in cancer research, patient services, advocacy, and educational campaigns. For tickets and information, please call 212.237.3832. For what to wear to a charity luncheon, we took our cue from the bright shades of the invitation to go shopping at Bergdorf Goodman for this chic and timely Gaultier. Now is the time to invest in some new neutrals like the Jimmy Choo Platform Pumps and Rachel Zoe tote. For more selections for luncheon dressing, please visit Daywear and Luncheon.

SHOP NOW: Jean Paul Gaultier Chevron-Print Sheath Dress ($625), Kara Ross Geometric Mother-of-Pearl Earrings ($640), Paige Novick Lapis Medallion Cuff ($565), Rachel Zoe Snake-Embossed Tote ($650), Jimmy Choo Aimee Platform Pump ($665)

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