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Juniper Bar-237 West 35th St/NYC Entertaining-and certainly-a chip off the old block (an expression that without a doubt, the late great comic Joan Rivers would censor the ' old ' part-and have a valid point!!!)... All smiles-Melissa Rivers Melissa Rivers is in a midst of a whirlwind book tour-promoting The Book Of Joan, Tales of Mirth Mischief, and Manipulation -written after the untimely passing of her larger than life, tirelessly working mom. Melissa RIvers-jokes with photographers not to get to close. FYI-her skin is flawless. "It felt so daunting to do it conceptually (write the book)----I started writing so quickly...it allowed me to laugh...and to think about funny stories...it gave me permission where nobody can judge me...(because) it's a funny book..." AND it is-we started reading it on the subway home and went right passed our stop. It reads like one is having a personal convo with Melissa Rivers----the daughter of the legend...and...

Madison Avenue, NYC NY Times Photographer/Legend Bill Cunningham  AN invite to a book signing with the gracious Pamela Fiori...former editor of Town & Country-now author of a glamorous coffee table tome,  In The Spirit of Palm Beach -opened our eyes to a chicly refined jewelry boutique ... TAMSEN Z . Pamela Fiori We may not wear much jewelry but we recognize quality---as in hard to source, unique precious gemstones-crafted into very hard to make-intricate, detailed hand-wrought designs, highly detailed- that harks back to old-world traditions. Elegant ---one of a kind, modern pieces...that command attention...and are true luxury pieces...not mass market 'luxury' items. In that, it reminds us of what true old-world glamour really stood for-much like Palm Beach itself-in a way. Tamsen A. Ziff- Designed by Tamsen Ann Ziff   -who we learned, in her ' spare' time, chairs the Metropolitan Opera and is Vice Chairman ...

Mountainside, NJ./NYC Depending on who the conversation is with...we are sometimes surprised, but of course, should not be...on the openness of people---from all walks of life---people we chit-chat with...who def. embrace the psychic world---acknowledging the gift---or the awareness that certain people have -with regards to heightened intuition, ability to heal/feel energies, and sometimes, also- a connection to those who have passed. That was a long sentence...but the point being, there's a lot of more than just a different kind of passing---a passing interest ' in this ' by a wide swath of humans. Including us. We had a very lively... chit-chat with the acclaimed Linda Lauren---an affable, New Jersey based psychic/medium/healer...and now- author of a time travel novel, "Hostage In Time" about a young photo-journalist, Amanda Lloyd, who goes "down the rabbit hole" back to the 19th century...while on assignment, filming the historic Serenity Hou...

Text, Vivian G. Kelly, with contribution by Richard Spiegel Images from www.deitch.com www.welovespouse.com Image of Deborah Harry from art.com Image of Keith Haring from wwwseymour.k12.wi.us, by Jack Mitchell Images of exterior of Soho, NYC Vuitton store, VGK FASHION/POP CULTURE If you came of age in the eighties and went out in NYC, you knew whom Steven Sprouse was. You also knew who Keith Haring and Jean-Michel Basquiat, and Blondie/Deborah Harry were and maybe even rubbed elbows with them at the Mud Club. They were much more than mere of –the- moment celebrities; they were possessed of a unique brand of talent that lives on even though Haring, Basquiat, and Sprouse are no longer alive. THE PRESENT The January issue of Harper’s Bazaar put Steven Sprouse squarely back on our radar screen. It was nearly impossible to miss or ignore a naked Marc Jacobs covered in Sprouse graffiti painted all over his body – just like on the handbags currently available at the Soho Vuitton store. THE...

“The road that’s less traveled is paved with wealth and rewards.” Words, Images Judith Ecochard Book Image courtesy of R. Don Peebles Upper East Side, NYC October 21st, 2008 - 7:00 PM WHO : A sophisticated crowd of accomplished media types, business executives, lawyers, and politicos… including William (Bill) C. Thompson, Jr . the New York Comptroller…who gave a welcoming and well-paced speech introducing his pal, the mega successful Real Estate developer, R. Don Peebles. WHAT : A Book Party celebrating the publication of Peebles, “THE PEEBLES PATH TO REAL ESTATE WEALTH,” an easy-to read, insightful and inspiring, fifteen chapters of sage advice on the fundamentals of Real Estate investing. WHERE: Elaine’s on 2nd Avenue and 88th Street-New York’s classic literary saloon. WHY: This publication’s timeless message (written in collaboration with J.P. Farber) is uncanny in today’s economic climate…but no surprise, given the author’s incredible rise from humble beginnings to becoming one o...

Text, Vivian G. Kelly Images of Bra-sserie, courtesy of LaForce & Stevens Public Relations Image of Hoorah for the Bra, from www.mediastudlife.com QUESTION: SO, WHAT’S A “BRA-SSERIE”? ANSWER: A great spot organized by LYCRA® in the Tents to relax or network over a coffee, espresso, cappuccino, croissants and French macaroons. LYCRA® is one of the sponsors of Mercedes Benz Fashion Week New York, and for the Miami Swim shows in July. Every fashion week, they’re one of our regular pit stops, no matter what their theme is that season. We only hope they’ll have the Bra-sserie again next season! We met up with Dianne W. Lober, Invista Inc.’s Marketing and Communication Manager at one of the little café tables over a cup of cappuccino and got filled-in on 3 of Lycra’s latest innovations. Invista is LYCRA®’s parent company. LYRA: What is BLACK LYCRA FIBER? Dianne: It provides black in its purest sense. The fiber is actually black. We’ve partnered with La Perla to create a beautiful high-...

Text, Vivian G. Kelly Images, courtesy of the Jack Rabbit Collection WHERE: MERCEDES BENZ FASHION WEEK AT SMASHBOX STUDIOS [LA] “You have to meet Mollie [Culligan], not just come-in and see the bags her assistant Kevin, told me. You’ll see, he promised, she’s really special, a character." The comment piqued my interest, as did the fact that Mollie was also a published author. Her book, Ninja Chick, [Six Sacred Lessons For Becoming Cheeky, In Charge, and simply genius!] sounded, well, interesting. After half a dozen of emails and phone calls, I was finally in front of Mollie, a tall brunette who could have passed for a model or actress. Her Jack Rabbit Collection, was display in the Design Pavilion, right in front. There were some great little evening bags and belts in very high quality leather. Mollie shared her “journey” from her getting her start in the accessories market. Her break came when retailer Fred Siegal picked up the cuffs she was spray-painting in her garage. Belts...