REFINERY29 AND W UNION SQUARE HOST A FASHION FETE OSCAR VIEWING PARTY

The fashion fiends at Refinery29 are teaming up with W Union Square to stir things up (quite literally) with their first annual Oscar Party. Guests will be spoiled W-style with party-perks like a champagne toast, whimsical gourmet concession-stand treats, and an all-night open bar offering movie-themed cocktails by Gerber Bars like the hypnotic ’Inception’ (yes, the recipe calls for absinthe) or ’True Grit’ with a stiff chili kick. The traditional red carpet rulings will be presided over by the Style Panel comprised of Refinery29’s NYC editor Kristian Laliberte, ’Milk&Mode’ blogger Carol Han, and renowned fashion designers Timo Weiland and Jonathan Simkhai. W Union Square has partnered with BFA Illustration Program at Parsons The New School for Design to capture guest’s inner fashionista and for those still recovering from the craziness of Fashion Week can relax with mini hand massages by Bliss Spa technicians. There will also be an Oscar Contender contest where guests can vote for their favorite ”˜Best Film’ and vie for the chance to win a luxe three-night stay at W Vieques including daily Alain Ducasse breakfast buffet for 2. And, because no Oscar party is complete without paparazzi, R29’s photographer will be on-hand to capture the moments everyone will be talking about on Monday. To purchase tickets: http://reserve.refinery29.com/deal/19/w-hotel-oscar-party