Ladylike lace and racy ruffles, demure hemlines, and body reveling cut-outs, modern lines, and 1940’s femme fatale silhouettes, are the yin and yang of Vivienne Hu’s Spring/Summer 2020 collection. Capitalizing on the season’s passion for bright yellow, orange and pink as well as metallics, Hu’s pieces mixed traditional luxury with of the moment looks.
In the age of #MeToo, it’s empowering to see fashion that exudes an #IAm spirit. Victoria Hayes’ Spring/Summer 2020 collection does just that. From black leather hot pants to saucy midi skirts in neon yellow, fuchsia and purple, Hayes remains true to her vision to help women stand out with confidence.
Beaded embellishments and the use of midriff and thigh-high slits blend femininity with a “take no prisoners” attitude. The designer’s bejeweled garter belt and basket-ball accessories added the right mix of street style fun with red carpet and real-life looks for the woman who wants to be seen whether she’s coming or going.
-Sandra Sokoloff
Location: 681 Washington Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11238
Cuisine: Mexican
Cost: $$
Overall: A cozy neighborhood shop for authentic Mexican eats and scrumptious margaritas.
For the last five years, family-owned Citrico has been serving authentic home-style Mexican Cuisine, in Prospect Heights. This small unassuming bistro is located a few short blocks from The Brooklyn Museum and has become a favorite among its patrons. The restaurant is known for its welcoming atmosphere and traditional recipes. Owner Noor Shikari and husband Chef Luis Dávila pride themselves on cultivating an authentic culinary experience, presenting flavors and textures found at Abuela’s (Grandmother’s) table.
Nerai was recently named one of the top 75 restaurants in NYC according to TripAdvisor. The restaurant is known for its warm hospitality, finest wines, and delicious Greek cuisines. It comes as no surprise Nerai received the first Wine Spectator Best of Award of Excellence. Of course, an achievement like this should be celebrated!
For the 7th, year in a row, BELLA threw their ever so popular Hamptons White Party at hotspot South Hampton’s Social Club. This year’s celebration was hosted by cover stars Hollywood Medium, Tyler Henry & Sports Illustrated Model, Camille Kostek. Tyler was super excited to be in the Hamptons for the first time. He told us how amazing the BELLA team has been throughout the entire process. He also said he’s looking forward to coming back to the Hamptons to vacation.
Escape Virtuality just recently opened its door in the Chelsea part of Manhattan. Escape Virtuality offers one-of-a-kind experiences through their mix of virtual reality games, full-motion car-racing simulators, an interactive rock-climbing wall, multi-directional treadmills that deliver 360-degree views and Xtrematic machines that give access to 30 virtual reality games.
Let’s face it, there is nothing like Summer Rooftop season in New York. We’re always on the hunt for the newest hotspots the city has to offer. To be honest, the usual spots in the city are starting to get old and boring! We were ecstatic to hear about Savanna Rooftop, located at the top of the Z Hotel, 11-01 43rd Avenue in Long Island City. Yes, Long Island City! Located just one train stop from midtown Manhattan.
Over the weekend, Charlotte McKinney hosted the 8th Annual ‘St. Barth Hamptons Gala’ presented by Social Life and Escada. The sparkling event took place at the Bridgehampton Historical Museum, and a portion of the proceeds benefitted the museum. Over 700 guests gathered and enjoyed gourmet hors d’oeuvres, champagne and specialty cocktails by Lessings. Revelers danced the night away to the upbeat sounds of DJ Lee Kalt and perused and bid on the exciting items in the Go Charity silent auction. Other sponsors included Diageo, Le Barthélemy Hotel & Spa, Kimimi Swimwear, Crown of Light, and Go Charity,