Last night, Pharell Williams hosted a launch party for his new liqueur QREAM WITH A QTM at LIV at Fountainebleau, complete with silky sweet cocktails and bite size desserts.
Qream is Williams’ collaboration with liquor heavyweight Diageo. The silky cream liqueur caters to women, from the rich flavor of the drink to the elegant bottle it comes in.
Everything about the party, from the celebrative atmosphere and fashionable guests to the stylish pastel décor spoke Qream. Partygoers enjoyed Qream cocktails and mini desserts while DJs Q-Tip and Jus Ske provided an upbeat soundtrack. Notable guests include Fat Joe and Trina.
Pharrell and Trina
“Qream was created for contemporary women who work hard and want to relax with friends at the end of the day. I want them to reward themselves ‘deliciously,’” said Williams. Qream comes in Strawberry Crème and Peach Crème and has a 12.5% ABV.
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The most exclusive spot in the city? Your kitchen.
Despite gourmet kitchens and Viking Ranges, the last time you stepped into your kitchen was 1999. Break the bad habit and learn to cook. Don’t know where to start? Thankfully, New York City is the “King of Food“, so there are a plethora of exceptional spots to learn the craft well and are expansive enough to fit all interests and levels of experience.
So, start cooking and maybe you’ll soon be the city’s “Top Home Chef” or at least the most popular of your friends.
THE LIST
Learn the Art of Fine Cooking: The Insitute of Culinary Education– Whether you participate in a couples cooking class or go the solo route, ICE offers a superior culinary experience for all. ICE is located at 50 West 23rd Street New York, NY / 212.847.0700
Culinary Classes Customized to YOU: Home Cooking New York– If you’re schedule leaves no time to take a culinary journey, stay put and the chefs will come to you. Home Cooking New York is located at 236 West 26th Street #601 New York, NY / 917.803.6857
Cake Decorating: Confetti Cakes – You can have your cake and cook it too, building fondant flowers or conjuring up any flavor of buttercream. Confetti Cakes is located at 102 W 87th Street New York, NY / 212.877.9580
Cooking With a Side of Healthy: Natural Gourmet Institute – Whether you are a vegetarian or are simply interested in healthy eating, these classes will boost your cooking abilities and metabolism. The Natural Gourmet Institute is located at 48 W. 21st St New York, NY / 212.645.5170
Asian Food Made Simple: Camaje– Forget the usual takeout down the block and learn the craft behind Asian cuisine. Camaje is located at 85 MacDougal Street New York, NY / 212.673.8184
The list was compiled by one of the Internet’s newest location-based discovery systems, Picksie. Check out the website to find more inspired itineraries.
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The true beauty of Fiji lies not only in its exterior of pristine beaches, evergreen vegetation, and exotic disposition, but is also embedded in the spirit of its islands, that evoke a romantic aura fitting for those celebrating the gift of love.
Turtle Island, one of Fiji’s premier all-inclusive resorts, creates an amorous getaway like no other.
Accommodating just 14 couples at a time, attention to detail is given to every guest. Romance becomes effortless as a Bure Mama, your personal concierge, will set the mood for every occasion. Intimate champagne breakfasts, followed by beach picnics, and to end the day, moonlit dinners amidst a calming sea make up one end of the indulgent stay. When the night is over, the stars will guide you to your beachfront bungalow, a 1,200 sq. ft. Fijian style cottage, boasting a private and intimate experience.
The 500-acre privately owned island houses amenities for any interest, whether guests choose to embark on a vivid snorkeling journey in the famed Blue Lagoon, or test their skills at windsurfing. Couples can even enjoy land-based activities like horseback riding on the shore, or cycling through the island’s tropical rainforest.
Unique about the resort is the exception it makes for families a few time a year. Fijians are passionate about the importance of family and friends, and from their beliefs, have created a unique sense of community. In the winter and summer, families are invited to share the beauty of Fiji with one another, with activities appealing for all ages.
The resort is currently offering their ultimate all-inclusive experience, which includes free international airfare plus a 7 night stay for the price of 6 nights.
Any celebration will receive justice at Turtle Island. The resort hosts honeymoons, weddings, anniversaries and family gatherings. The commemoration of love does not go unnoticed here.
Photos courtesy of: Turtlefiji.com
The cuisine at the two restaurants at Eden Rock – St. Barths has always been fresh and inventive, but now the hotel has taken it a step further with the development of a brand new, on-property garden.
Growing several varieties of tomatoes, arugula, mint, and basil in the gardens, vegetable dishes and cocktails alike will be getting a breath of fresh air. Guests can enjoy a minty fresh Mojito Mandarine at The Sand Bar followed by a dinner at On The Rocks of fresh lobster salad with guacamole and straight-to-your table-cherry tomatoes, a variety of fresh salads, or a decadent plate of lasagna made with eggplant, ricotta, and freshly picked tomato and basil. Executive Chef Anne-Cécile uses the home-grown produce in her nightly creations and bartenders boast that you will be hard pressed to find a fresher mint cocktail.
Perched on a rocky promontory in St Jean Bay, Eden Rock – St Barths has 34 highly individualistic accommodations and offers guests world-class service and luxury within the island’s most enviable setting.
Check out The Haute Hotel Network for more information on Eden Rock- St Barths
Ella Moss celebrated 10 years of contemporary fashion with a star-studded event at West Hollywood’s Eveleigh on last night.
Nicole Richie attended in a bohemian belted dress by the designer and was joined by fellow fashionistas such as Paula Patton, Elisha Cuthbert, Dianna Agron, Ashley Greene and Busy Phillips.
To commemorate this milestone, the brand’s co-creator and Creative Director Pamella Protzel-Scott developed a capsule collection that was showcased at the event. The special collection is a mix of reissued favorite dresses from past collection and revampied current styles including bohemian maxi dresses, poolside caftans, signature printed cocktail and a dress made famous by Sarah Jessica Parker’s “Carrie Bradshaw,” on an episode of Sex and the City.
All 13 looks from the commemorative capsule collection will be showcased at the soiree and select pieces will be available for purchase through www.EllaMoss.com.
Photos: www.wireimage.com
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Flexjet – the private jet services company of Bombardier, the world’s largest manufacturer of business jets – is now offering its customers special benefits including special destination package options and room upgrades. part of it’s alliance with Rosewood Hotels and Resorts.
“Flexjet’s dedication to identifying unique and authentic travel experiences for our customers is what brought us to Rosewood,” said Fred Reid, President, Flexjet. “They too demonstrate an obsession with the level of excellence our clientele have come to expect, and we’re thrilled to forge this new relationship and share these excellent travel benefits with them.”
Earlier this year, Flexjet announced an agreement with Abercrombie & Kent to provide its owners with complimentary Marco Polo Club membership and other premium services.
Flexjet first entered the fractional jet ownership market in 1995. Flexjet now offers whole aircraft ownership and management, fractional jet ownership, jet cards and charter brokerage services. Flexjet’s fractional program fields an exclusive family of Bombardier business aircraft – the youngest in the fractional jet industry with an average age of 4.3 years – including the Learjet 40 XR, Learjet 45 XR, Learjet 60 XR, Challenger 300 and Challenger 605 business jets.
Sunday, July 31, the Village of Merrick Park is hosting their third annual Doggy Days of Summer event. From 2-6 pm, guests are invited to bring their canine companions for an afternoon bow wow.
The main event is a doggy parade at 3 pm in the garden. A donation of $5 gets your pet in the parade with a bandana to wear. Proceeds from the parade benefit the Humane Society of Greater Miami, who will also be accepting donations of new items like bowls, leashes, beds and toys. A donation earns you a complimentary parking voucher.
Plus, each pooch will have the opportunity to win various prizes based on Best Attire, Best Personality and Most Appropriate Name, but only three will take home the honors. Participating restaurants and shops will be offering in-store promotions and, with any purchase of $25 of more, owners can take home a framed photograph of their pet.
Representatives of the Humane Society of Greater Miami will also be hosting an Adopt-a-Thon in which guests will have the opportunity to meet and adopt dogs from the facility.
So take your furry friend out for an afternoon of fun benefitting a good cause and you might go home with an armful of prizes or a new pup.
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Conquest Vehicles Inc, the Toronto-based company that produces the handcrafted, fully armored luxury KNIGHT XV has announced new pricing for its 2012 model. The price is $629,000 USD.
According to William Maizlin, President of Conquest Vehicles, “The 2012 KNIGHT XV pricing includes what used to be selective upgrade options, which now have been incorporated into the base model as standard features. As well, all new models from 2012 forward will be built even bigger then its predecessor.”
The 2012 KNIGHT XV standard features now include a newly redesigned interior and cockpit, front and rear commercial grade air ride suspension, front power windows, and 360-degree roof mounted, joystick-controlled searchlights. The new 2012 KNIGHT XV will be wider and longer maintaining the same vehicle footprint with more interior space and will also feature new design cues such as a flip front end, new hood, grille, headlights and taillights.
Conquest Vehicles has also streamlined its selective upgrade option packages for the 2012 KNIGHT XV. Aligning with the motivations of KNIGHT XV buyers, the menu is now comprised solely of a Luxury Group, Security Group and a slick list of Stand Alone Upgrades.
The Luxury Group upgrade package includes electrostatic tinting (rear windows, sunroofs, partition), rear power windows, retractable ballistic glass partition, retractable flat screen television, siren, 2-way PA system with loud speaker, hidden front VIP strobes lights, forward and backup sensors and an external intercom communication system and Playstation3 or X-Box entertainment system, a VIP package inclusion of decanter bar, cooler box, and a cigar humidor.
The Security Group upgrade package includes under vehicle explosive protection system, opaque floor armor protection upgraded, under vehicle magnetic attachment detector, Black box, security safe, fire extinguisher, exterior surveillance camera system, positive pressure defense system against gas attacks, oxygen survival kit which offers protection against tear (CN/CS) as well as solid, liquid and gases contaminants.
For more information on the Knight XV, please visit:
Website: http://conquestvehicles.com/
YouTube Channel: http://www.youtube.com/user/CONQUESTVEHICLES1
Twitter: http://twitter.com/#!/knightxv
Facebook Fan Page: http://www.facebook.com/KnightXVFanPage
On Saturday July 23rd, the AIDS Community Research Initiative of America (ACRIA) hosted their annual Cocktails at Sunset Fundraiser in Bridgehampton, NY. The Benefit was hosted by renowned photographer Steven Klein at his West Kill Farm in Bridgehampton, NY.
Guests including Yigal Azrouel, Fabian Baron, Sky Ferreira, Nacho Figueras, Calvin Klein, Kelly Klein, Trey Laird, David Maupin, Kathryn Neal, Stewart Shining, Jill Stuart, Olivier Theyskens, Annabel Tollman, Stefano Tonchi, Eric Villency, and Rachel Zoe sipped Veuve Clicquot champagne, enjoyed cocktails by Belvedere Vodka, and tunes by The Misshapes.
The event featured a silent auction of limited edition works by leading artists such as Ross Bleckner, Nina Bovasso, Dan Colen, Candida Hofer, Ryan McGinley, Angel Otero, Herb Ritz, Stephen Shore, Hunt Slonem, Donald Sultan, Spencer Tucker and Massimo Vitali.
The AIDS Community Research Initiative of America (ACRIA) is a leading HIV research, treatment, and education organization. ACRIA tests the newest HIV therapies; undertakes cutting-edge research to understand better who has HIV and how to keep people with the disease healthy; provides life-saving HIV health information to disadvantaged people and communities around the world; and strengthens community-based groups across the U.S and throughout Latin America and the Caribbean through a comprehensive technical assistance program. Additionally, through its Center on HIV & Aging, ACRIA is a recognized leader on the emerging issue of older adults and HIV.
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Wednesday night, VIPs and friends of the brand were treated to a fabulous night under the sunset as David Yurman hosted its annual Rooftop Summer Soiree.
Held on top of the brand’s Tribeca headquaters, guests lounged on white day beds, nibbled on mini lobster rolls and sipped summery concoctions of guava juice and vodka. DJ Coleman provided the party with throwback 80s and 90s classics that got everyone up and dancing.
David, Sybil and Evan Yurman were joined by June Ambrose, Fabiola Beracasa and Lydia Fenet. Models Coco Rocha and Joan Smalls, the latest face of David Yurman were also on hand to celebrate the brand and take in the breathtaking panoramic views along the Hudson River.
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