The collaboration launch party was held at an amazing store in Tribeca called Patron of the New. It is a really beautiful store and carries many hard to find, avante garde designers… During the party I literally had to restrain myself from filling my arms with clothes and running to the nearest dressing room. Thankfully the drinks were flowing and the crowd was pretty so I was able to keep distracted and not let myself be overcome by the shopping bug.

Want a pair for yourself? Well I hate to disappoint you, but unless you live in New York you’ll have to wait a bit as The Oliver Peoples for Parabellum sunglasses are currently available exclusively at Patron of the New but will be available for purchase on the Oliver Peoples website in September.

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Here you have it, the first ever “Your Weekend, Undressed” where we’ll give you a tiny tiny taste of the best goings on of the weekend. Fend for yourself at the door.

TO THE EAST WE HAVE—

#1. ART FOR LIFE BENEFIT – Russell Simmons East Hampton Estate
SATURDAY, JULY 28, 2012, 6PM Cocktails 7PM Dinner & Program

Why: If you’re deaf AND blind you’ve probably still heard about this event; most likely via a dream where you woke up salivating over not only the food porn worthy foodie treats but also over the celebrity porn walking amongst your breathing space. Case in point, Last years attendees included Edward Norton, Mary J. Blige, Gwyneth Paltrow, Donald Baechler, Marc Leder, Yoko Ono and included a performance by Jennifer Hudson.

Be warned – a single ticket comes in at a smooth $1,500

#2. – 15TH ANNUAL SUPER SATURDAY – Nova’s Ark Project – Water Mill
SATURDAY, JULY 28, 1PM – 6PM

Why: FINALLY, A day time event. You can keep it family friendly, sip on a cocktail, bask in the (hopeful) sun, shop your heart out on discounted designer yes?, and all before the sun sets. Famous faces to be included (Kelly Ripa, Donna Karan, Courtney Cox, Star Jones, Beth Ostrosky, Melanie Fiona and “Empire Girls” stars Adrienne Bailon and Julissa Bermudez). YAY’s all around.

After spending a days pay on a ticket ($450)..go home, bbq by the pool, pass out for a few hours after downing 3 bloody marys with your grilled salmon burger, wake up at say 11PM, put on an american apparel something and then go mingle with models and bottles at SL East. Why, well because where the models play, people sashay and you know how much I love waiting outside of a club for hours so I can see them sashay. You work it out.

STAYING IN THE CITY LIKE ME? EVENTS FOR THOSE NOT WANTING TO MAKE THE 3 HR + TREK TO THE HAMPTY HAMPS

#1 – EDIBLE MANHATTAN PRESENTS THE 4TH ANNUAL “GOOD BEER” FEST – 82 Mercer St, NY
SATURDAY, JULY 28, 6PM – 8PM

Why: We’ve all been there, you get back to the office on Monday, your coworkers tell their amazing tale of hiking a mountain and witnessing a bear attack and then ask “So, what did you do this weekend?” you are sufficed to say “NOTHING” and then turn slowly and walk away. Well… don’t be the boring office log, go to GOOD BEER, spend a measly $55 on all you can eat and drink beer and food from 30 RESTAURANTS. Just go to the gym on Sunday and then you can reallyfeel like a productive human being.

#2 – Honestly, nothing exciting happens in the city on the weekends…

Why: Everyone is in the Hamptons. BUT if you don’t like the trek, loathe the wasp or just need a break from the fresh air every weekend, well then we might have another option for you. If you don’t enjoy GOOD BEER, you could check this out THE 1ST(!) ANNUAL CATALPA MUSIC FESTIVAL, little bands like THE BLACK KEYS, TV ON THE RADIO, GIRL TALK and MATT & KIM are playing. Who knows, might be good.


I’m sure there are countless other events to mention but if we gave you every choice then you might find yourself in a conundrum of where to go. These are my choices. What are you doing this weekend?

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Circa Tabac is one of, if not the very last, remaining places that allow you to legally smoke inside. Cafe by day, lounge by night, here you never need to worry about hiding your cigarette beneath a table or leaning down to discreetly blow smoke out of sight as someone walks by (anyone who has snuck a cigarette inside a club can feel me on this).

As a dedicated smoker, I had lovingly looked back on the days of smoking sections in restaurants and ashtrays in bars. So naturally, the first time a friend took me to Circa Tabac and I discovered that these memories could be relived, I died a little bit and instantly fell in love.

Upon walking in, you feel as though you’ve been transported back to the 20‘s. You almost expect to look over and see a group of flapper girls sitting at a table, chain smoking and drinking. Ashtrays and matches adorn every table and you need not worry if you forgot your smokes – they have a plethora of options for sale.

Located at 32 Watts St in the “South Village” neighborhood
(btwn Thompson St & 6th Ave)

Happy Smoking

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