[Hasan Williams, Christopher Guzman, Laquisha Dykes, Alonzo Mourning, Elsa Hiraldo, Alina Cho, Ralphy Lysias, Ron Gardner. All photos by BILLY FARRELL for PMc] Last night at Chelsea Piers New Yorkers For Children held a “Sports Network For Success” Benefit For Youth in Foster Care. Guests including Alonzo Mourning, Kevin Liles, Selita Ebanks, Alina Cho, Roland and Maggie Betts, Dayssi Olarte de Kanavos, Marisa Noel Brown, Monique Betton, and many more networked and mingled in honor of the cause as the sun set over the Hudson River. More »
While the civil and criminal lawsuits alleging fraud and negligence are starting to trickle in for the Fairfield Greenwich Group (FGG), the legal jury is still out as to how culpable they are in regards to the $7.5 billion dollars the group lost with Bernard Maddoff. But for FGG co-founder Walter Noel and his jet setting socialite clan of daughters (Marisa Noel Brown, etc.) and son-in-law salesmen (Andres Piedrahita, Philip Toub, etc.), the “social” jury is in, and it is a resounding guilty as charged. In April, many “friends” anonymously took snipes at them in the Vanity Fair article Greenwich Mean Time. Now the Round Hill Club of Greenwich, CT has asked them not to return (aka revoked their membership). A tipster notes:
The Round Hill Club recently revoked the Noel family membership. After all of the heat they have drawn and the publicity nightmare, it looks like they [the club members] have had enough…
[Socialite Marisa Noel Brown Demonstrating a "Semi-Russian Front-Split" Photo by PMc]
Every species has it’s own way of making themselves look desirable. And, while peacocks’ extravagant display of self assertiveness is beautiful, the NYC socialite/microcelebrities may be our favorite of specimens to analyze. Has anyone ever stood in a mirror and mimicked some of the poses that socialites like Tinsley Mortimer and microcelebrities like Julia Allison bestow upon the shutterbugs? Try it, and then quickly write down all of the feelings that come to you. A few of them might be, I feel really weird and awkward,” “wouldn’t a casual pose be better?,” “who started this trend?,” but most importantly “what message exactly am I trying to convey with this pose?”
Speaking of people spending thousands of dollars on bottles of alcohol, while we are in one of the worst recessions of our time….we just heard word that not only was Marisa Noel Brown, daughter of Walter Noel, caught partying at TWO parties last week, (she was at the Gilt Groupe’s anniversary party and helped host the Junior Collectors night at Doubles), she hosted another grand affair this weekend. She certainly is partying in the face of adversity, but on Saturday night, she stepped things up a bit….
Everyone knows that a socialite’s best defense is to throw a party. Times are rough, things are not looking to good? no worries, a good fête can be all you need to turn things around! At least if you take a page from Marisa Noel Brown’s playbook, who may very well have taken a page from her father Walter Noel’s playbook, namely bouncing back in style post $7.5billion dollar Madoff losses.
The Noel Family Photographed by Bruce Weber in 2002 for Vanity Fair’s “Golden in Greenwich” article. Photo via NYMag
When the news broke that Walter Noel of Greenwich was Bernard Madoff’s top salesman, losing some 7.5 Billion dollars of investors money in the now infamous ponzi scheme while his firm earned some $500 million in fees, society writers all over the world began frothing at the mouth. The story simply has Vanity Fair written all over it. And this is of course no coincidence. Mother goose Monica Noel has been manufacturing PR for the family for the last 2 decades. Since starting out with glorious Christmas cards and lesser known glossies, their self-styled Yupi porn reached the pages of Vanity Fair in 2002.
And now a tipster writes that the same hand that feeds is looking, well to be fed.
Graydon Carter is literally licking his chops as if he were about to eat a plate of $65 macaroni and cheese with truffles at the Wavery Inn. Vanity Fair has effectively given the Noel family an ultimatum. “Work with us, and you will at least have control over your side of the story. Don’t and what will be written will be whatever is available in the public domain…:
Generally speaking, one of the biggest issues for people hit with the recession is recalibrating their spending habits and tightening their belts so-to-speak. Sure most people’s holdings and 401k’s have plunged, but that’s easy to ignore, just don’t look at it. But what we are undoubtedly forced to confront is that Prada bag we want and can’t get, or that new flat screen tv, or in some more “social” cases that gala event we want to attend. Yes, resetting one’s social calendar is in many times necessary, in some just prudent.
Enter Walter Noel, who recently came under fire when his company Fairfield Greenwich Group lost $7.5 billion of his investors money in their faux fund that invested exclusively with Bernard Madoff. It’s unclear yet where Noel stands with respect to repercussions both legally and financially, but socially he seems to be bouncing back at least for the moment. A tipster writes: More »
Where: NESPRESSO Boutique Bar, 92 Prince Street (at Mercer Street), New York, NY (map)
Admission: Ticketed Event
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The New Yorker’s perenially popular Passport to the Arts event, back for a fifth year, includes a fantastic self-guided tour of leading Chelsea and SoHo galleries, a limited-edition art passport, a cocktail afterparty at Hudson Studios, and a silent auction of works by emerging and established artists, with proceeds to benefit Friends of the High Line.
A new line of clothing, Tom Christopher, a well known artist in NYC, who just teamed up with the eco friendly sustainable company Threads for Thought to launch a line a T-shirts a Macy's and Urban Outfitters.
Where: The Boucarou Lounge, 64 East 1st Street, New York, NY 10003 (map)
Admission: Ticketed Event
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A beautiful spa event, hosted by Geralyn Lucas, author of Why I Wore to my Mastectomy. Slip into comfortable robes and soft slippers, and embark on a luxurious experience benefiting the cure for breast cancer. Receive top of the line spa treatments (including massage, facials, body treatments, manicures and pedicures), have your makeup done by exclusive MAC artists, and have your hair styled by world renowned hair stylist, Sally Hershberger. The most soothing and beautiful way for women to help other women.
Event: Vanier Spa Party, November 7th, 3-10 pm. **RED CARPET 3-4 PM**
686 Lexington Ave. at 57th Street (2nd Floor)
"Spa For The Cure" Treatment Event: Hosted by Nick Brown from the 'Real World' and Sarah Hartshrone from 'America's Next Top Model'. Special appearance from Anthony Stallone (Celebrity Boxer, former WWE) who will be fighting the evening before in Springfield, MA with Rodney King and Jose Conseco.
Special guest speaker: Samantha Daniels (Author, TV Host and Celebrity Match Maker) will be speaking on dating with a Q&A.
Other Special CONFIRMED Celebrities to appear are: Vinny Parco from the Soparnos, Natasha Komis- Musician/Reality Star, To Be a Star cast: Angelina, Miram, Mercedes and Mary Jane , Extra Large-Hip Hop artist EMI, Be Orginal- Hip Hop Artist, Missy Hyatt- World Wrestling Champion, Eriam sisters from America's Got Talent, and Lifetime TV movie author of "Why I wore Red lipstick to my Mastectomy" Geralyn Lucas,
Arrive at 3 pm for a warm welcome, slip into comfortable robes and soft slippers, and embark on a luxurious experience benefiting the cure for breast cancer. Receive top of the line spa treatments (including massage, facials, body treatments, manicures and pedicures), have your makeup done by exclusive MAC artists, and have your hair styled by world renowned, Sally Hershberger and Riccardo Maggiore stylists of New York City salons Enjoy:
* Decadent catering and fabulous treats
* Live beauty blogging in our Dell-sponsored computer lounge by top blogging sites reaching +1million readers
* Exclusive tables and product boutiques, where all purchase proceeds will go directly to the charity. Enjoy a Think Pink Boutique from jewelry designers Stella & Dot, with top NYC designers making exclusive clothing to be donated to this event that is not sold anywhere else
*RF Runway Show and After Party: After you have been sufficiently pampered and spoiled, get ready for the after party at 8:30! Dress to impress (cocktail to formal attire preferable), and enjoy...
* A Breast Cancer Research Foundation fashion show! Watch real breast cancer survivors and fighters model BCA related apparel, accessories and fabulous beauty looks!
* A Fight Fashionable Auction: Enjoy bidding on all of the breast cancer fashion, jewels and products used and seen on the runway. All of the proceeds will go directly to the charity
* Enjoy live music and an open bar!
* Fabulous gift bags from our Breast Cancer Awareness sponsors
For tickets and further information please visit: http://www.vanierspa.eventbrite.com
Where: Invite Only, Invite Only , New York, NY (map)
Admission: Invite Only
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Join Honorary Angel Christie Brinkley and her daughter Sailor for the launch of Tea Party Angels, a fundraising program that asks mothers and daughters to host tea parties in order to raise money for girls in need around the world and to teach girls here about social responsibility. The event at Doubles from 4:00 - 6:00 PM will be a fun-filled tea party with tea-shirt making, face painting and more.
Where: Junc Gallery, 4017 Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles, CA (map)
Admission: Open
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We’re turning 5 and we’ve asked our family of incredible artists & Junc Gallery to help us celebrate!
Blood is the New Black & Junc Gallery Present:
Blood is the New Black: 5 Year Anniversary Exhibition
November 7 - December 14, 2009
Opening Reception and Party Saturday November 7, 7-11 pm
4017 Sunset Blvd
Silverlake, CA 90029
http://www.bloodisthenewblack.com
http://www.juncgallery.com
Featuring new work by:
Skinner, Skye Parrott, Keaton Henson, Demonbabies, Porous Walker, Andrea Shear, Jesse Spears, Bryan Ray Turcotte, Brendan Donnelly, Sumi Ink Club, Patrick Jilbert, Sterling Bartlett, Michael Sieben, Jeff P, Dan Monick, Mel Kadel, Travis Millard, Scott Barry, Pete and Jo, Josh Slater, Jason Fischer, Hannah Stouffer, Dylan Haley, & more!
Be sure to check out the Blood is the New Black pop up store opening night with shirts, prints, zines and more!
Beer courtesy of Nakhon Beer and cupcakes from Lemonade (yum!)
Thank you for giving us the opportunity to support the artists we love for the last five years!
We hope we can do even more for our friends in the next five years.
xo
Blood is the New Black
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Honey is a lounge / resturant catering to the locals, foodies and night owls. With exposed brick, warm mahogany paneling, chocolate brown leather banquettes and a 25 foot amber backlit bar, this 3,000 square foot venue is the neighborhood sweet spot!
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[Hasan Williams, Christopher Guzman, Laquisha Dykes, Alonzo Mourning, Elsa Hiraldo, Alina Cho, Ralphy Lysias, Ron Gardner. All photos by BILLY FARRELL for PMc] Last night at Chelsea Piers New Yorkers For Children held a “Sports Network For Success” Benefit For Youth in Foster Care. Guests including Alonzo Mourning, Kevin Liles, Selita Ebanks, Alina Cho, Roland and Maggie Betts, Dayssi Olarte de Kanavos, Marisa Noel Brown, Monique Betton, and many more networked and mingled in honor of the cause as the sun set over the Hudson River. More »
While the civil and criminal lawsuits alleging fraud and negligence are starting to trickle in for the Fairfield Greenwich Group (FGG), the legal jury is still out as to how culpable they are in regards to the $7.5 billion dollars the group lost with Bernard Maddoff. But for FGG co-founder Walter Noel and his jet setting socialite clan of daughters (Marisa Noel Brown, etc.) and son-in-law salesmen (Andres Piedrahita, Philip Toub, etc.), the “social” jury is in, and it is a resounding guilty as charged. In April, many “friends” anonymously took snipes at them in the Vanity Fair article Greenwich Mean Time. Now the Round Hill Club of Greenwich, CT has asked them not to return (aka revoked their membership). A tipster notes:
[Socialite Marisa Noel Brown Demonstrating a "Semi-Russian Front-Split" Photo by PMc]
Speaking of people spending thousands of dollars on bottles of alcohol, while we are in one of the worst recessions of our time….we just heard word that not only was Marisa Noel Brown, daughter of Walter Noel, caught partying at TWO parties last week, (she was at the Gilt Groupe’s anniversary party and helped host the Junior Collectors night at Doubles), she hosted another grand affair this weekend. She certainly is partying in the face of adversity, but on Saturday night, she stepped things up a bit….
Generally speaking, one of the biggest issues for people hit with the recession is recalibrating their spending habits and tightening their belts so-to-speak. Sure most people’s holdings and 401k’s have plunged, but that’s easy to ignore, just don’t look at it. But what we are undoubtedly forced to confront is that Prada bag we want and can’t get, or that new flat screen tv, or in some more “social” cases that gala event we want to attend. Yes, resetting one’s social calendar is in many times necessary, in some just prudent.
