We were in attendance at Chrisette Michele‘s “Epiphany” album release party in NYC this week, held at the ultra chic M2 Ultra Lounge. Many guests were in attendance; Joe, Ginuwine, Day 26, Dawn (formerly of Danity Kane), and more filled the red carpet.
Congratulations to Chrisette, her album sold 84k units in it’s first week and is currently the number one album in the country.
Pictures from the red carpet and her Late Night performance when you read the rest.
BagTrends.com was launched by Pamela Pekerman (pictured, Right) in April 2005 and has become the online source for those who have a passion for handbags. To date, the site has become a well established online magazine where visitors can read about the latest bag trends as well as shop for that “must-have” items.
BagTrends.com held their first annual Green Arm Candy Party. This eco-friendly shopping extravaganza held at the Union Square Ballroom featured a host of eco-chic handbag designs. Creative Director Michelle Finkelshteyn (pictured, Left) gave us an exclusive private tour of the event where we saw unique handbags creations by Creollus, Teich, Cork Design, Canopy Verde Passchal, Simple Re-Gift It, and FEEDbags. Guests sipped on delicious specialilty drinks by Boomerang Australian Vodka and O.N.E. with wine supplied by Yellowglen.
Congratulations to Pamela and Michelle (pictured above, wearing eco-friendly outfits) on the launch of a great event. GO GREEN!
Pamela & guest
Fantasy and desire were in high demand last night as Gentleman Club “Sapphire NY” and strip club steakhouse “Prime 333” celebrated a sexy but innovative collaboration. Sapphire NY, known to be one of the largest Gentleman clubs in New York City has collaborated with Chef Jayson Margulies to create Prime 333 for the club, which now occupies the space once belonging to Scores.
Walking up to the building, you could definitely see this was going to be a grand affair. Plush vehicles lined the street as huge flashing lights outside enticed the on-lookers to get a peek. Champagne was flowing from the front door to the back staircase, and there was still plenty of room for more. Among the Liquor sponsors were, Absolut Vodka, Lucid, Jameson whiskey, and countless others.
Adrienne Bailon & Kim Kardashian
If you read our previous post, you know that we attend the ESPN The Magazine 6th Annual Pre-Draft Party. Here you will find more information on the event, in addition to a few quick interviews with some of your favorite stars.
Special thanks to ESPN!
DJ Spinderella (Salt-n-Pepa). She was the DJ for the evening and dished to JSD that Salt-n-Pepa is currently working on a new album. How exciting!
DJ Clue & Fabolous
DJ Clue
Michael Ealy
He told us he has a new movie coming out next year titled, “Takers” co-starring Matt Dillon, Idris Elba and Paul Walker. His favorite team is the Washington Redskins and favorite player of all-time is Art Munk.
Idris Elba
JSD: “Obssesed” is currently in theaters and you have been getting great reviews for your performance, what drew you to this script?
IE: It was a original script and I wanted to try something different from the normal roles I play.
JSD: What are you currently working on?
IE: I have two movies coming out soon called “The Losers” and ” The Takers”. They will be out in the next year.
JSD: Favorite team?
IE: I like teams in London (laughs)
Dennie L.A. White
JSD: Can you tell us about your upcoming projects?
DW: I have a new movie coming out called “No Warning” with Cuba Gooding Jr, Vivica Fox, and Tyrice Gibson. We start production in about a month. I a play that I am doing on broadway called “White Noise”. I have been very busy right, especially since the buzz from the Notorious movie. So I feel really blessed.
JSD: Congratulations on your success. I notice on your facebook account, you ask a “Question of the Day”. Tell us a little about that, where did that come from?
DW: (Laughs) Someone ask me to do some questions and it has been taking off. I try to surprise people, they don’t know what I’m coming with day-to-day. It has been really cool and it’s like therapy for my people on facebook.
JSD: Will you continue to pursue music?
DW: Yeah, definitely! I am actually doing a blog on GlobalGrind.com. I am in the studio recording and trying to do everything and get in everyone’s pockets.
JSD: What brings you out tonight?
DW: ESPN throws the most live parties and I am a big sports fan. I want to see the new prospects and who will go number one. Hopefully Detroit makes the right choice. I want to have fun tonight and kick it with my peoples.
JSD: Who is your favorite team in the NFL?
DW: I am a big Patriots fan and we are looking good this year.
JSD: Do you have a favorite player?
DW: I am a team player but Deion Sanders is one of my favorite players of all time. I love all good athletes.
D Woods (Formerly of Danity Kane)
She told JSD her fans can expect a single from her this summer and hopefully a full length project by the fourth quarter. “I am keeping it moving, staying in the studio, and staying creative. I have some shows and film and television projects coming up, so stay tuned!”
Whitney Thompson (America’s Next Top Model)
JSD: What has your experience been like since you have won America’s Next Top Model?
WT: Crazy! I use to be a college student at Jacksonville, Florida. Now I travel the world as a model for a living.
JSD: What Publications and/or designers have your recently work with?
WT: I just finished a shoot with Australian Vogue and I did American Vogue before that, which was cool. Obviously Covergirl and Seventeen Magazine. I also just signed with a new agency! I am really excited about that.
JSD: Congratulations! Which Agency?
WT: Willamina Models
JSD: What can we expect from Whitney in the future?
WT: EVERYTHING! (laughs)
JSD: What did it feel like to work with former Supermodel turned talk show host Tyra Banks?
WT: Intimidating! It’s hard to work with someone who is already accomplished. I learned a lot.
JSD: What brings your out tonight?
WT: I love sports! I am a huge fanatic and I brought some of my girlfriends who also love sports.
Nicole Murphy
Chrishell Stause
Omar Benson Miller
Laz Alonso
Priscilla Monteiro of TheFashionReporter.com
Winky Wright and Fat Joe
Rapper Fabolous performed all of his chart topping songs
Sidekick Social Club celebrated the new T-Mobile Sidekick LX! Although the new Sidekick LX is not scheduled to released until May 13th, guests got the opportunity to experience the many features of this new gadget. Those features include, Bluetooth capable, and has signature swivel screen, amazing keyboard, 3G support, new display, and 3.2 megapixel camera. The new LX is also a social media mecca, where you can connect to popular sites like Twitter, Facebook, and Myspace.
Burju Peréz celebrated the New York City launch of her dance-inspired shoe collection, perfectly named Burju Shoes. The tri-level launch at NEST featured a Meet & Greet with Burju Peréz, fashion presentations taking place every 20 minutes, custom fittings for all guests, a to-die-for candy buffet, a gourmet food bars provided by Las Chicas Bakery, and live music provided by DJ Danny Ramirez and pianist Gilberto “Pulpo” Colén, Jr. Models wore dresses by Kathlin Argiro and jewelry by Lisa Lindhardt.
For Burju, style often supersedes comfort, even if it’s at the expense of her feet. Soon, she recognized a niche for women who wanted the comfort, engineering and support of a professional dance shoe, with the current style of your average Nine West or Steve Madden design. So, she merged the two, and her shoes as she describes them, “fit like a sock,” and allow for you to stand on them for hours.
*Quote via Press Release
Cheers to Burju and her team on a great launch!
Photos from the event are below.