Event Recap: TRIPTYCH Artisanal Footwear Launches SS 15

by Marcy Events Fashion Fashion Week Featured

The Women’s Mafia was so proud to be a media parter for the TRIPTYCH artisanal footwear launch party this past week at the hip G TECTS architectural space on Delancey Street in the Lower East Side. TRIPTYCH will be in stores in February 2015 and our members got to meet architect, Parsons professor and designer Tania Ursomarzo and preview the gorgeous samples direct from Italy’s finest footwear artisans. The collection is now available for pre-order and select shoes are available at cost in their unique Kickstarter campaign. (SO COOL!)

You can look forward to handbag and jewelry accessories collections by designer, architect and Parsons professor Tania Ursomarzo in the near future!

TRIPTYCH Artisanal Footwear Collection Premiers at New York Fashion Week

Unique Line Debuted on September 3 with Fashion Film Screening

NEW YORK, NY, September 2014—Beauty with an edge, and a wedge, was on show when accessories label TRIPTYCH unveiled its first collection of artisanal footwear on the eve of New York Fashion Week at the architectural studios of G TECTS in the Lower East Side on September 3. An eager audience of editors, bloggers, photographers, buyers, and fashion aficionados got what it had come for: a finely tuned presentation of exquisitely crafted shoes defying simple categories of design and season.

In a space well matched to the innovative yet comfortable cool of TRIPTYCH footwear, the shoes beckoned from mirrored platforms, installed among everyday office objects, in classic neutral hues—with the occasional punch of vibrant turquoise. “Life is about moving,” read some of the buttons playfully placed inside the wine glasses at the event, and movement no doubt is the driving force behind what makes TRIPTYCH tick. A short fashion film directed by Tania Ursomarzo, the label’s designer, highlighted her footwear’s functionality and beauty of form on dancing feet caught in the reflections of New York City windows.

Designed for treading city pavements—whether they lead to the office, a black-dress event, or just down the street on an errand—TRIPTYCH shoes in fact celebrate movement: that of the foot in motion and that of the fine materials used in fabrication. Folds, wrinkles, asymmetrical wedges, and unexpected cut-outs simultaneously support practicality and flatter the foot. And with time, the shoe’s soft leathers will mold to their wearer, tracing the individual’s unique patterns of locomotion.

Conceptualized in New York, TRIPTYCH shoes are meticulously crafted by master artisans in Italy, and it is this marriage of bold innovation and solid workmanship that defines the label. Ursomarzo, herself an architect by training, wants her footwear to move beyond the confines of fashion and trendiness: “The world doesn’t need more shoes,” she contends; “it needs good, ever evolving, and innovative design.” Why? Because good design not only delights but also makes us think and rethink the ordinary.

For more on the label and to follow TRIPTYCH on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook, visit WWW.TRIPTYCHNY.COM.

For wholesale inquiries, please email TRIPTYCH at CONTACT@TRIPTYCHNY.COM.

For Q&A with TRIPTYCH creator, Tania Ursomarzo, go to http://www.womensmafia.com/2014/08/talent-qa-with-architect-and-accessories-designer-tania-ursomarzo-of-triptych/

For press inquiries contact Marcy Clark at marcy@womensmafia.com.

Monique Lhuillier Spring 2015 Collection

by Marcy Design Events Fashion Fashion Week Featured

By Beth Vickerman

In numerous previous collections, Monique Lhuillier has demonstrated her mastery of the perfect ball gown, but for Spring 2015 on the Mercedes Benz runway she instead presented a beautiful collection focusing on daywear.
It soon became clear her focus was on gorgeous pastel colors: pale pinks, sky blues, shades of yellows and purples. Lhuillier said her inspiration came from a recent trip she took to Harbour Island in the Bahamas. It was at sunrise where there were different shades in the sky that caught her attention, as they produced a special kind of sparkle that she wanted to put into every piece of her collection.
This  inspiration was beautifully presented on various different fabrics. It was featured on a cocktail dress made from liquid satin and again on a neoprene dress but instead with a printed landscape. Whether is was through flower petals, detailed beading or sequins, Lhuillier was able to beautifully add that little bit of sparkle into every garment of her collection.
Photos by: Kim Weston Arnold / Indigitalimages.com

RED PARTY Event Recap: The Women’s Mafia 9 Year Anniversary Celebration featuring Maggie Norris Couture

by Marcy Art Beauty Causes Design Events Fashion Featured Nightlife Shopping & Acquisitions Talent

This Tuesday August 5th the Women’s Mafia hosted their signature Red Party, featuring a fashion presentation by iconic couturier Maggie Norris and benefitting the children’s charity Reach Within. This year marked the 9 Year Anniversary Party for the Women’s Mafia and as founder Marcy Clark noted: “we are so proud to be celebrating nine years of style, substance and philanthropy!”

Model in Maggie Norris Couture with designer Maggie Norris and event host Marcy Clark, Photo by Natsuko Matsumura

The Red Party gala at the Glamorous Gansevoort Park hotel featured a fashion presentation by celebrity couturier Maggie Norris, who has

Engie Hassan and the EngieStyle team with Marcy Clark, Photo by Becky Yee of Vintage Vanga Photography

dressed icons such as Nicole Kidman, Beyonce, Halle Berry, Naomi Watts, Jennifer Aniston and Michelle Obama. Styled by EngieStyle, the presentation featured exquisite regal garments: dresses, corsets, trousers and jackets with red, gold and cream color palettes, and 1930’s and military inspirations. A stand-out in the show was Norris’s dramatic red silk “Grenada Gown” that dazzled the crowd. The Grenada Gown was inspired by the featured charity at the event, Reach Within, a charity with sites in Grenada and St. Vincent that helps vulnerable children break the cycle of violence and develop social and emotional skills to succeed in life. Thousands of dollars were raised to support Reach Within and their important work.

Illusionists Ben Nemzer and Cassandra Ruiz greeted the guests with a fiery magic trick and red roses upon entering the event, setting the tone of a magical evening where the guests would be cherished and celebrated. Photographer Becky Yee hosted her signature Vintage Vanga on-site Pin-Up Photo Booth, which was exceedingly popular and had guests posing with feathers, roses and props. Invitees sipped cocktails made by Cedar and Schrub, tasted whisky by women-owned brand Brenne Whisky and sipped cuvee by Magnifico Giornata. Co-hosted by fraternal social clubs The Men’s Collective and The Ladies Collective, the event embodied fun, glamour, boldness and beauty.

Photo by Natsuko Matsumura
Model with Maggie Norris, photo by Arthur Eisenberg
photo by Arthur Eisenberg
Photo by Arthur Eisenberg
Maggie Norris Fashion Presentation, photo by Arthur Eisenberg
Maggie Norris Fashion Presentation, photo by Arthur Eisenberg

The Y Gallery Salon Team managing hair backstage (Photos by Arthur Eisenberg)

Excepts from Marcy Clark’s speech about the Women’s Mafia:

A lot of people ask me, “what is the Women’s Mafia?!” And I first always assure them that there is nothing menacing about us – no crimes or murders! We’re really a peace-loving bunch, and the women in this group are truly the best, most interesting, most dynamic, fun and bold women I know. I started the Women’s Mafia 9 years ago, when I’d only been in the city one year myself, because I truly believe in the power of community, especially like-minded, bold New York Women.

Models in Maggie Norris Couture with designer Maggie Norris and Broadway performer Angel Reda and Harlem Dance Theatre Ballet Dancer Alexandra Jacob, photo by Natsuko Matsumura

I had a vision that we could help each other to navigate this big place – get a great job, make some amazing friends – and more than that to support causes we believe in: charities like Reach Within that we are supporting tonight, independent businesses, female entrepreneurs, artists, and designers. I have to say that you ladies (and many gentleman!) have really come through on that vision, and so this party is really my gift to you to say thank you for all that you do for these causes and especially for each other. I know so many members who have become best friends, helped each other find new careers, had life-changing new experiences and really expanded what’s possible in their lives. And so I want to toast to you tonight, because you guys really, truly, make dreams come true!”

Maggie Norris Couture, Photo by Natsuko Matsumura

Special Thanks to our Sponsors and Partners:

Maggie Norris Couture

Reach Within: an amazing charity helping children and parents in Grenada and St. Vincent

The Men’s Collective and Ladies Collective

Engie Hassan and EngieStyle, who styled the show

DJ Sharri

Y Gallery Salon styled hair for the presentation & host: Yaniv, Yoni, Brandy, Adi and Clara

Becky Yee of Vintage Vanga Photography

Marcy Clark and Becky Yee of Vintage Vanga Photography

Yellow Sky Agency PR

The Makeup Team: Legend with Wilhelmina Artists, SamiRivera, and Jerry Lopez of Mark Joseph Salon

Our Models: Angel Reda, Jordana, Devyn, Cindy Jo, Kanami, Emily and Brooke

Event Photographers: Fashion Photographer Arthur Eisenberg, Artist and Photographer Natsuko Matsumura, Guillermo Mogollan of FashionandPersonalities, Joyce Brooks of BlackTieMagazine

Cupcakes by Jaret’s Stuffed Cupcakes

The Gansevoort Park Hotel – special thanks to Eric Lee, Eric Sobin and Chris Kirchner

Drinks Sponsors:

Magnifico Giornata Cuvee

Brenne Whisky by Allison Patel

Cedar and Schrub – “A Boutique Shrubbery”

Gift Bags and Silent Auction:

Genevieve Malandra and the team at Robin Leedy and Associates for helping with our gift bags

Beauty Buster Skincare

Our amazing silent auction donors: Becky Yee of Vintage Vanga, Alexander Tedford, Ana et Carol, Lucky Selectism, Vernakular Photo Designs

Photo Gallery by Becky Yee of Vintage Vanga (where labeled) and Natsuko Matsumura

Lori Wilde, Kori Burkholder, Tracey Miller, Sara Ferrence, Marcy Clark, Susan Christie, Photo by Natsuko Matsumura

For more about the Women’s Mafia and how to “be a Made Woman” visit www.womensmafia.com.

The Red Party: Women’s Mafia 9 Year Anniversary Celebration featuring Maggie Norris Couture

by Marcy Events Fashion Featured Talent
Dearest friends and beloved Women’s Mafia members,
I am so pleased to invite you to attend the Women’s Mafia Red Party. This is our 9 year anniversary event and we are so proud to  be celebrating nine years of style, substance and philanthropy! The event will feature a fashion presentation by celebrity couturier Maggie Norris, who has dressed icons such as Nicole Kidman, Beyonce, Halle Berry, Naomi Watts, Jennifer Aniston and Michelle Obama. Photographer Becky Yee will host an on-site Pin-Up Photo Booth and illusionists Ben Nemzer and Cassandra Ruiz will dazzle the crowd.
We are raising funds for Reach Within, a charity with sites in Grenada and St. Vincent that helps vulnerable children develop social and emotional skills to succeed in life. Co-hosted by The Men’s Collective and The Ladies Collective, and held at the glamorous Gansevoort Park Avenue, the event promises to be fun, magical and memorable. 
Tuesday August 5th, 7-10pm
Gansevoort Park Avenue, at 29th and Park, Penthouse 1
RSVP required: marcy@womensmafia.com
Suggested Donation at the door $20

Edeyo Gives Hope Ball on Wednesday July 16th – The Women’s Mafia is Going!

by Marcy Causes Events Featured Nightlife
I am so proud to be on the Host Committee and press team for the annual Edeyo Gives Hope Ball on Wednesday July 16th. The Edeyo Foundation, whose name is derived from the Haitian Kreyol word meaning “help them”, is an independent, nonprofit organization based in New York City, dedicated to improving the future for children in Haiti through education. I went to their gala a year ago and it was truly a great and memorable party for a fantastic cause.
Experience the vibrant culture of Haiti at the Annual Edeyo Gives Hope Ball on Wednesday, July 16th at the Historic Liberty Theater (located at 233 W 41st Street). The event, to be hosted by Stephen Baldwin and co-chaired by Nigel Barker, will include a special guest performance from Grammy Award winner Fabrizio Sotti and a surprise guest, with Music and Dancing by Donna D’Cruz, & DJ Nick Cohen! The Edeyo Foundation is focused on improving the lives of underprivileged children in Haiti by providing free education, nutritious meals, and health care.
It has just been announced that the soulful and enchanting Melanie Fiona will be performing at the Annual Edeyo Gives Hope Gala next week!! Please help us spread the word about her performance. A recent video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dPBQmzKQRvU
7pm – Red Carpet and Cocktails
8pm – 10pm – Dinner and Program
Gala Ticket: $250
Table (seats 10): $3000
Please visit www.edeyo.org and the invite above. We encourage you to purchase your ticket in advance as we are reaching capacity!
For Event Information:
Wynnie Lamour
Edeyo Foundation
wynnie@edeyo.org
Share about Edeyo on Facebook and Twitter:
A new video about Edeyo’s work in Haiti: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bdMheOVKo5A&feature=youtu.be

https://www.facebook.com/EdeyoFoundation

Hamptons Survival Guide: Arrive In Style

by Marcy Events Fashion Featured

By: Marcy Clark and Arielle Breedyk

Summertime is in full swing and as our annual weekend trip to the Hamptons approaches we wanted to fill you in on our essential guide to the Hamptons so that you can also prepare for a perfect getaway weekend. Whether you are staying as a guest in a private home or cozying-up at a hip share house, this list will help make your trip as fabulous as can be.

Be sure to show off your inner summer goddess with the perfect suit. One bold favorite is this sexy black and white bikini by Maeeda or this lowcut sheer one-piece option by Cala Ossidiana.

Become the guest of honor  and make a splash by gifting your host or hostess with Alchemy in a Glass, the essential guide to handcrafted cocktails by expert Greg Seider. Be sure to bring along the key ingredients to your favorite drink and ensure you get asked back!

Before you set off on your trip, make sure your hair is primed for sun, sand and evening soirees at Y Gallery salon. If your highlights need a touch up, increase your natural glow with their French hair color technique, Bayalage (think hand-painted highlights!). We also highly recommend their Brazilian Keratin treatment to prevent that seaside frizz throughout the sunny days and long nights out.

Women’s Mafia founder Marcy Clark with master hairstylists and educators Yaniv (left) and Yoni (right) of Y Gallery Salon

Women’s Mafia has proudly partnered with Y Gallery Salon, co-owned by Yoni and Yaniv, for a recent event; be sure to mention Women’s Mafia when booking your appointment to receive the extra VIP treatment!

There is nothing more essential to remember at the beach than your skin. Be prepared for dryness from head to toe with Crackspackle by Lora Condon’s Beauty Buster Skin Care. This natural balm targets and repairs dry, cracked skin on hands, feet and lips.

Don’t let the rising summer temperatures stop you from wearing your favorite colors, dresses or fabrics. Recently our go-to antiperspirant has been Certain Dri. As a clinical strength antiperspirant roll-on, certain dry guarantees a 72-hour sweat and odor fighting protection and is resistant to all water for your dip in the pool or ocean.

As a traveling essential, be prepared to layer up! The Long Island railroad is known for being extremely cool compared to the summer heat, so be prepared to layer up for a comfortable commute.

Our favorite summer layering piece is the Drape Cardigan by Kenchen. You will use this piece all summer long and into Fall. Currently the Drape Cardigan is on sale for $98 with the original price of $148.

Another easy piece to add comfort and color is a Sophia Costas Scarf, available at ID Pop Shop in Chelsea Market and at Designer Mia Berglund’s site.

When you want to catch people’s attention while you are out and about, be sure to bring along a new hot bag. We love to bring out the brightest colors during the summertime. For a colorful tote to carry your beach essentials we recommend the new Cedar Street Perforated Harmony tote by Kate Spade.

Protect your eyes while looking glamorous with the perfect sunglasses by Lucky Selectism. This dynamic Korean brand, brought to the US by Heewon Kim & his wife JungEun Carolun Han, is a chic way to compliment your individual style. The inventive line is available at ID Popshop in Chelsea Market and also online at luckynyselectism.com.

As all Women’s Mafia members know, one of the most essential elements for any outfit are your shoes. Longtime Women’s Mafia members, Brazilian sisters Ana and Caroline have recently started Ana et Carol, an inventive online retailer that is bringing the best of Brazil’s sexy-yet-comfortable heels to the US marketplace. They were raised in the fast paced city of São Paulo; where fashion, architecture, art and high heels are icons of this huge metropolis with a population of almost 20 million people. Like many of their fellow Brazilian ex-pats they would wait to buy shoes (and bikini’s!) until they went back to Brazil for their annual trip. Now these trend-setting sisters are bringing these 100% South American leather and 100% Brazilian made shoes to the US in their favorite styles. Available soon at anaetcarol.com – for more information 917-319-9100 – caroline.lobo@anaetcarol.com


Night shoe –  Diva  $: $229.00
Material: leather; snake embossed leather.

Day shoe:  Scarlet $: 210.00
Material: leather

For a vibrant daytime look while you hit the shops or the beach, throw on a pair of Teysha Guate Sandals. Handcrafted in Guatemala and supporting local communities, these culturally bright sandals are sure are sure fit.

When venturing out to in the Hamptons you must always include an unforgettable cocktail dress. Show off your chic side with subtle patterns like the Ultra Violet dress by Kristi Vosbeck and be prepared for a Hampton’s white party and show off your tan with the Well Received dress by Kristi Vosbeck. Both dresses and other stunning looks online at kristivosbeck.com.

With fashion, sometimes our outfits aren’t quite complete without the perfect accessory. Here we have a list of your summer jewelry must haves.

Our favorite summer earrings are the elegant Joslyn earrings by Shaya. The design is simple yet elegant in a gold that is a perfect addition to any outfit.

Another summer best are these delicate gold bracelets, from the Barbara Wilkinson Jewelry made with beautifully cut gems and great for layering.  If looking for something a little larger, the Pyrite bracelet by Barbara Wilkinson Jewelry is also a stunning choice.

If you are headed on vacation as a single lady, keep the men intrigued with a beautiful right hand ring from Diamond Envy. This stunning piece features a .46 carat round brown diamond surrounded by a halo of white diamonds and is set in rose gold.

Make a huge seaside statement day or night with this beautiful necklace made from Tuscan wild rose branches cast in gold by Kimberlin Brown Jewelry.

We wish you the best trip to the Hamptons or whatever beach getaway you may be heading to!

Women’s Mafia Presents: Style, Smile and Shop Hosted by Y Gallery Salon

by Marcy Beauty Design Events Exploits Featured Shopping & Acquisitions Talent

STYLE, SMILE and SHOP Hosted by Y Gallery Salon

Tuesday May 13th, 6-9pm at 180 Lafayette Street, between Broome and Grand Street
rsvp: marcy@womensmafia.com

Call (212) 680-0117 to book your hair appointment (Press Appointments Available too!

Special Event-Only experiences for Women’s Mafia Members and guests. Featuring Photographer Amber De Vos, Esthetician Lora Condon and Designer Kristi Vosbeck

Have a life-changing hair styling experience with renowned hairstylists Yaniv, Yoni and their impeccable team at Y Gallery Salon. Makeup available too! (Packages below)

Book a Portrait Session with Celebrity Portrait Photographer Amber De Vos (Packages below)

Hand Massages & Skincare Consultations by Award-Winning Esthetician Lora Condon
– Experience Lora’s “Magic Hands” treatment with reflexology, Reiki and premium natural ingredients
– Try the new natural line Beauty Buster Skincare and have the opportunity to buy!
– RSVP to request this service and experience Lora’s award-winning skincare

Shop with Women’s Mafia featured NYC designer Kristi Vosbeck!

Y Gallery Salon Packages – Exclusive Prices for Women’s Mafia members and guests:

Photo-Ready Hair cut + conditioning treatment ($155 value) $80
Photo-Ready Blowout or Style ($55-$100 value) $40
Photo Ready Makeup Touch-Ups $25
Hair cut + partial highlights ($220 value) $150
Color Gloss ($80 value) $50
Half Head Highlights ($155 value) $115
Single Process Color ($80 value) $50
24 Hour Keratin treatment ($250-$400 value) $190


About our special event photographer:
Amber De Vos of A. De Vos Photo, Inc. is committed to providing excellent service and reliable, result driven products all the while creating fun and memorable experiences for everyone. Amber loves to help her clients attract the right attention, make more money and feel great doing it! Amber is known for her strong background of working in the world of fashion and celebrity: shooting for Patrick McMullan and Women’s Wear Daily, and having her photographs featured in People Magazine, Page 6, Vogue, Gotham, InStyle, Style.com and more!

RSVP to the event (marcy@womensmafia.com) and let us know your interest level. If you are interested we will book you “Big Shot Breakthrough Call” with Amber where you will get clear on what your visual goals are. You’ll come away with one great idea on how to move your public image forward.

All interested guests who pre-reserve can experience a complimentary expert 15 minute Photo Session and proofing session on site – then you can select the images that you want to purchase for retouching!

If you would like to pre-book with Amber you can also avail yourself of her signature pre-session assessment exercise, her how-to video and checklist sent out beforehand, and ensure that you will have images ideal for your favorite Social Media and Dating sites!

Make sure to RSVP and book your hair, makeup, photo and skincare appointments to ensure you get the service you desire. :-)

RSVP: Marcy@womensmafia.com

Call with questions: 212-729-9610

Shop For Mother’s Day at ID Pop Shop May 5-11

by Marcy Events Fashion Featured

ID POP SHOP, the independent designer pop-up shop at Chelsea Market is returning this May 5-11 with beautiful Made-In-NYC art and design. Many of the designers participating are offering Mother’s Day gift items at special prices, such as luxurious Sophia Costas scarves or uplifting cards and art by Verrier.

Curated by designer-entrepreneurs Barbara Wilkinson and Raoul Calleja, ID Pop Shop is a shopping destination for fans of locally made, style-defining jewelry, apparel, accessories, and art. The fashion enthusiasts, tourists and locals who abound every day in Chelsea Market will enjoy finding original accessories by designers such as Bellero Designs and Sophia Costas; jewelry by Sonja Fries, Kimberlin Brown and Barbara Wilkinson Jewelry, and clothing by Nora Gardner, N.F.P. New Form Perspective and RASANY, as well as paintings by Yvonni. www.facebook.com/IDPopShop

ID Pop Shop
May 5-11
10:30am – 7:30pm Daily
Chelsea Market, 75 9th Avenue
Between 15th Street and 16th Street

www.facebook.com/IDPopShop


Full List of featured designers:

Barbara Wilkinson Jewelry
Bellero Design
Carnelian Knoll creations by Julie Siegmund
Cliffbelts
Daniela Boari
Kimberlin Brown Jewelry
LinePosters
Lucky Selectism
Morphicism
naturevsfuture
N:F:P New Form Perspective
Nora Gardner Apparel
Paintings by Yvoni
Paste
RASANY
Sophia Costas
Sonja Fries
Umsteigen
Urban Boulder
Urban Cricket.
Vale Jewelry
Vernakular Photo Designs
VERRIER


Highlights from May 2014’s ID Pop Shop below!
Kimberlin Brown
‘Boxwood’ ring in gold vermeil with mandarin sapphire and ruby. $235 for ID POP $185
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Cliffbelts:
Stonewashed Canvas Messenger Bag
Description: Handmade in New York from stonewashed canvas and sustainably harvested Cork tree bark – lined in White Oak black denim. Features a detachable Cork shoulder strap and three exterior pockets.
Retail price: $175
ID Pop Shop price: $160
Nora Gardner Apparel
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VERRIER:
‘be bold’ greeting card
Description – Hand made fashion greeting card (blank inside w/ matching envelope) illustrated by Ashleigh Verrier. Made from 100% cotton card stock, painted by hand and embellished with glitter.
Retail price $7.00
ID Pop Shop price $6.43
Sophia costas:
Swan scarf
100% Cotton
Retail price $39
ID Pop Shop price $39 if you buy 2 scarves its $60

Barbara Wilkinson Jewelry
Triple Moonstone Bracelet. Moonstone with 14k gold fill and flower box clasp.

Normally $145, now $115 at ID Pop Shop

Bellero Scarf

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Vernakular Photo Designs Sneakers Wallet

Exclusive Invite: Beauty Buster Skincare Launch at Lips on April 28th

by Marcy Beauty Events Exploits Featured Nightlife Shopping & Acquisitions

Will you be able to join us on Monday April 28th for the official launch of Beauty Buster Skincare by award winning esthetician, author, makeup artist and Women’s Mafia contributor Lora “the Beauty Buster”?

Women’s Mafia guests will enjoy mini spa treatments, live entertainment with our special celebrity hosts, a Milagros Tequila bar, Lips signature Frozen Cosmos made with local Adirondack Distilling Co. Vodka, coveted gift bags with the new all natural skincare line and much more!
Monday April 28th 7-10pm
Lips Restaurant, 227 East 56th Street, NYC.
RSVP (required!): Marcy@yellowskyagency.com

“Strength In Beauty”

Lora Condon “The Beauty Buster” is an award winning esthetician and author who has appeared on Dr. Oz, The New York Times, the NY Daily News, American Spa, Better TV and numerous other outlets. Come celebrate the launch of her new all-natural skincare line. Guests will enjoy mini spa treatments, gift bags, and live entertainment featuring “AllBeefPatty” of America’s Got Talent and more!

Lora’s Beauty Buster Skincare will be donating 10% of proceeds to charities benefiting military families. Celebrity faces of the new line include Miss Kansas Theresa Vail, Fitness Expert NikkiFitness, motivational speaker and former Marine Rachel Luna, and Actor and US Army Reserve SPC Justin Michael.

For more details about celebrity esthetician, makeup artist and author Lora “The Beauty Buster” visit: www.thebeautybuster.com/home.

Monday, March 31: Support Creative Arts In Schools at Community-Word Project’s Annual Benefit

by Marcy Altruism Art Causes Events Featured Performing Arts
By Ashley Papa
Get your tickets this week for Community-Word Project’s 14th Annual Benefit: Writing Our Future. The evening promises to be a vibrant celebration of Community-Word Project’s work inspiring creative and critical thinking in young people through the arts.  The evening’s program will include dynamic student performances along with guest readings by poet and teaching artist Aracelis Girmay and Angel Reda of Broadway’s Chicago.

Monday March 31st 6:30-8:30pm
Bonhams Auction House
580 Madison Avenue
New York, NY 10022


Benefit tickets can be purchased online by clicking the button at the top of our homepage: communitywordproject.org.  We hope to host over 300 attendees catered by chef David Santos of Louro, with activities highlighting the students’ achievements and recognizing honored guests throughout the evening. This year’s silent auction promises to be the best ever, with items including weekend get-aways, designer sunglasses, Broadway tickets, and a cooking class and private party in your home with a professional chef, and of course, many stunning pieces of original artwork!

Featured actress Angel Reda of Chicago, Wicked and the upcoming Damn Yankees

About Community-Word Project:

Community-Word Project is a New York City arts-in-education organization that inspires children in underserved communities to read, interpret, and respond to their world and to become active citizens through collaborative arts residencies and teacher training programs. Founded in 1997, Executive Director Michele Kotler and CWP received an Echoing Green Fellowship to help young people develop the skills they need to be successful in school and in life. Since then, CWP has inspired more than 15,000 youth in underserved New York City communities to become positive agents of change for themselves and their communities through our school partnerships and hundreds of aspiring teaching artists through our intensive Teaching Artist Training and Internship Program.

CWP was founded with the belief that creative learning through the arts gives every child the opportunity to find a voice that, not only is heard, but also has the power to make you pay attention. According to a 2012 report from the National Endowment for the Arts, learning in the arts helps youth in under-resourced communities become more likely to stay in school, attend college, and be engaged citizens. Each year through our highly trained, diverse teaching artists, each year, CWP’s collaborative arts programming helps more than 1,500 New York City youth learn creative and critical thinking through poetry, sculpture, mural painting, photography, music/rhythm, dance, and performance, with every child leaving the classroom each day knowing, “I have a voice; my voice is powerful; my voice can change the world.”