YOKO DEVEREAUX... CELEBRATES... THE LAUNCH OF YOKO D...

hello lovelies... something for next thursday... yoko devereaux collaborates with urban outfitters and births little yoko d (a capsule menswear collection)and what better way to acknowledge this accomplishment??? my astute readers have got it i'm sure... have a party... where: tribeca grand hotel when:thursday, april 30th and it starts at 9p... click here to rsvp...

STRICOLA CONTEMPORARY_ PRESENTS WILD THINGS_ CURATED BY GREG GARRY

hello beautiful people, stricola contemporary is pleased to announce Wild Things! photography for animal lovers, curated by Greg Garry... the show runs 5/2 to 6/5 but the opening reception is 5/2 from 6pm – 9pm ... the gallery is located at 3 wooster st. nyc 10013... enjoy

MARA HOFFMAN_SPRING SAMPLE SALE_ APRIL 23-25

hello my lovelies, what better way to celebrate the changing seasons than with a change of wardrobe... you can start with Mara Hoffman and friend (in this case the friend is jewelry collection All for the Mountain) spring sample sale starting this thursday & friday from 10a - 6p and saturday from 12p to 6p at 120 W 28th st 3rd floor between 6th and 7th ave... the word is the merchandise is priced to sell starting at $10 to $100 and all major credit cards accepted... Enjoy...

SURFKINI... MINI-PROFILE- ON CREATOR... ANNIE HENLEY

hello darlings, with spring upon us and summer just around the corner, I thought it only appropriate to profile an outdoors product... the choice was between a new insect repellent and a sexy bikini that you can surf in... guess which one won out... hehe... so today we are profiling Annie the CEO of Surfkini... Enjoy...

Thanks for taking the time to answer a few questions Annie... We love you...



WIIN: What is your full name? AH: Annie Henley...

WIIN: What it is that you do and how long have you done it? AH: SURFKINI™ designer, 2years: Developing high end surf wear for women...

WIIN: What brought you to NY originally and where are you from? Also what is your heritage? AH: I was found in Kansas City Missouri at age 15 by a model scout for Next Models. I'm part Cherokee Indian...

WIIN: In 5 words are less please describe you personal style? AH: I dress according to my mood...

WIIN: Who is your favorite designer of the moment and why? AH: Louis De Gamma rocks my world!

WIIN: What or who has been your greatest fashion influence? AH: Jean-Paul Gautier, because he can do no wrong...

WIIN: In 5 years what do you envision for your company and for yourself? AH: I'm looking to meld a sexy style with function within the world of women surfers. The SURFKINI™ offers protection of the vulnerable areas that usually get thrashed during an epic day of surfing. Surfer girls should concentrate more on having fun and enjoying their surfing experience than getting banged up... and look good doing it!

Also collaborating with artists, like the Brazilian stylings of Rodrigo Lima and the Picasso-esque talent of Sandra Barbosa, to paint one-of-a-kind SURFKINI's…

WIIN: What is your favorite piece of clothing at the moment? AH: My Mixona bra because it cradles the bosom…

WIIN: What side projects are you currently involved in? AH: I am a board member of Rose Charities and I just recently returned from Cambodia and Vietnam working with kids and raising awareness of the problems that plague them. Our travels will soon to be featured on Current TV…

WIIN: Who is your favorite dressed celebrity? AH: Barack Obama

REDLIGHT WENESDAY'S... LAUNCHES THIS WEEK

hello my faithful, this wednesday, April 24th the Redlight party, brought to you by fashion veteran Theodora Sopko and crew, premieres on 2flrs of wicked fun taking their cues and name from the district in amsterdam... so you know how they get down... location french restaurant Frog 71 spring st. between lafayette & crosby streets... its starts at 10p...i hope to see you all there...

BARBOUNIA_RE-OPENING THIS TUESDAY_ AS REALIZED BY ALON JIBLI

hello darlings, if you are looking for something to do this tuesday, april 21st, this re-opening of barbounia at 21st & park is the ticket... and don't be deterred by the formal attire dress code... its your idea of what formal is so join alon & crew and drink & be merry...

OUT & ABOUT IN NY... AND I WISH YOU WERE THERE...

hello darlings, spring is in the air, and and only lint is in our pockets, smiles on our faces, while we go out and rock it... times are hard, so we party harder, cause markets are soft, and may even get softer... but that's life and we accept the bad with the good, cause we are smart enough to change what we could... knowing more with less it the motto of the day, so hang tough my lovelies, it's the New York way...

all pics courtesy of WIIN