MONDAY - MAY 07, 2012

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Last night, guests gathered at the Roseland Ballroom to wine, dine, and dance the night away. Along with special performances, Scott Ewalt and Julio Santo Domingo (Sheik 'N' Beik) provided the music for artistic crowd throughout the night. More»

It's the last day of Frieze, the art fair on Randall's Island boasting collections from over 180 galleries. And it's certainly living up to its hype -- the ferries were packed with enthusiastic fans voyaging out to see the artful festivities. If you haven't checked it out yet, there's still time to hop on a ferry and do a walk-through (it's open until 6pm). Or, take a visual tour through this photo review of the fair's highlights.

For our past coverage of Frieze, go HERE and HERE. More»

It's known as the "Oscars of the East," it's arguably the biggest fashion event of the year, and it's taking place tonight! The Met Costume Institute Gala brings out the biggest and best names in fashion each year, and people all over the world are waiting to see the who will sport the best and worst looks tonight. For the first time ever, the red carpet arrivals will be streamed live on Vogue.com, so we don't even have to wait till tomorrow morning to weigh in on what our favorite stars are wearing. It's often said that a lady's best accessory is her date, so let's take a look back at some of the most stylish couples to grace the Met's red carpet over the past few years.

[Tom Brady, Giesele Bundchen, photo via] More»

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On Friday, Ryan McGinness held the opening reception for his exhibit, Women: Blacklight Paintings and Sculptures. The exhibition was creatively broken up into two parts: Uptown, Gering & Lopez Gallery will be showing McGiness' sketches and drawings, and Downtown, the Charles Bank Gallery will be showing the finished fluorescent black-light paintings and sculptures. The exhibit will continue until the end of June. More»

Over the weekend in NYC, Chelsea Handler took Andre Balazs to the Creative Time Spring Gala, Karlie Kloss celebrated the opening of five solo exhibitions at the New Museum, Gwyneth Paltrow and Diane Kruger helped launch Lifetime's new show "The Conversation," Jenna Lyons and Jason Wu attended NET-A-PORTER.com's Frieze New York party at Hotel Americano, and more! Last night's parties were all about celebrating the arts. More»


[Karlie Kloss, Cara Delevingne] [Derek Blasberg, Giovanna Battaglia] [Arizona Muse]

Last night, W Magazine, Burberry, and The New Museum held an exclusive dinner at the Bowery Hotel during the first annual Frieze Art Fair in New York in honor of New Museum artists. The dinner followed a W and Burberry VIP exhibition opening at the New Museum of five female artists including Nathalie Djurberg, Klara Liden, Phyllida Barlow, Tacita Dean and Ellen Altfest. More»

Below 14th Street, Travis Bass is a familiar face to the locals, downtown creatives, and nightlife regulars. Being a resident of Chinatown since 1998, Travis has done the event design for parties in the same neighborhood he calls home. He is known for New York-centric popup parties in converted Chinese restaurants, such as Madame Wong’s and Red Egg, that have attracted models and socialites. His new pop-up party, Inga, is at the space 141 Chrystie Street. To this event designer, inspiration comes from the retro, the glamorous, the cinematic, and the real.

Guest of a Guest met with Travis at the Bowery Hotel to discuss his latest pop up party, Inga. Over coffee and wine, Travis spoke enthusiastically about his projects and the things that keep New York and downtown nightlife authentic. [Travis Bass, Photo via Purple Diary] More»

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Guests at mad46 Rooftop Lounge's Annual Kentucky Derby Party enjoyed watching a thrilling finish as I'll Have Another edged out the favorite, Bodemeister at Churchill Downs racetrack. The party featured Woodford Reserve cocktails, mint juleps in traditional copper cups, a derby prize pool, and even a best dressed contest for both ladies, and gentlemen. More»

- The government is now recommending we write a "social media will." [Mashable]

Like with a traditional will, you’ll need to appoint someone you trust as an online executor. This person will be responsible for closing your email addresses, social media profiles, and blogs after you are deceased.

-  Bret Easton Ellis, author of American Psycho and Less than Zero, will read your novel for the low price of $5,000.  Not all at once, kids. [D&T] More»

FRIDAY - MAY 04, 2012

It's time to figure out where the best parties are this weekend! Make sure to check out our Calendar Page and follow us on Twitter as well!

Check out where to party for Cinco de Mayo and Derby Day HERE! More»

If you don't love Swedish electro-pop band Little Dragon, you are not human --  and the that line snaked for about three blocks outside of Le Baron yesterday at 7 p.m. (an early start for a nightclub known for playing host to a bevy of partying Parisians) proves that is the case. For those lucky enough to make it in through the tight door, and then again through the extremely tight crowd packed like sardines on the middle floor of the club, Little Dragon played a hell of a show. "Ritual Union," check. "Please Turn," check. "Shuffle A Dream," check. They even played a surprise cover of the 1984 pop hit "Here Comes The Rain Again" by the British duo Eurythmics. Needless to say, it was a magical evening. More»

Keith Haring, renowned activist and pop street artist, would have celebrated his 54th birthday today, and even Google is in on the celebration. The artist's work is recognized worldwide for its colorful figures and deceptively simple style, which has inspired people of all ages to pick up a pencil and create art for social change. For Haring's life and enduring legacy, here's our Daily Style Phile.

[Keith Haring, via] More»