Jun 3, 2011

Personal Consultations with Makeup Artist Matthew Vanleeuwen, June 17

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Celeb Makeup Artist Matthew Vanleeuwen is going to be appearing at the Clé de Peau Beauté counter at Saks Fifth Ave on Friday, June 17th. This is the perfect opportunity to get some expertise on some makeup do's and don'ts as well as some personalized advice. Vanleeuwen's clients include some of the most beautiful women in Hollywood (Heidi Klum, Salma Hayek, Jennifer Lopez, Sandra Bullock).

He'll also be on hand to celebrate the launch of the new Spring/Summer 2011 Clé de Peau Beauté Makeup Collection. The collection, titled La Beauté Metalique, will feature items with a metallic twist. Vanleeuwen will only be there Friday, June 17th from 10 am-6 pm.
There are limited appointments available, so to schedule a consultation, call 212-940-5305, ext. 2678. Get gorgeous, ladies!



Clé de Peau Beauté Counter at Saks Fifth Avenue (511 Fifth Avenue)
Friday, June 17th
10:00 AM – 6:00PM

-- Samantha Chin, NYCRD Contributor

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Jun 1, 2011

CABARETION 2.0: June 27

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Artsy party celebrating Charles Busch! He's an actor, playwright, novelist, screenwriter, director AND drag legend. This cabaret performance, eclectic crowd and 3 hour open bar will be totally worth the ticket. Who's in?!


INNOVATIVE THEATRE FOUNDATION CELEBRATES CHARLES BUSCH

The New York Innovative Theatre Foundation, the organization dedicated to celebrating Off-Off-Broadway, is pleased to recognize Charles Busch with the 2011 Innovative Theatre Luminary Award at their benefit CABARETION 2.0! [KA-ba-'RAY-sh-un !], noun - The fusion of contribution, performance, and celebration of the Off-Off-Broadway community.

Join them on Monday, June 27, 2011 from 6 - 9 pm at Therapy’s upstairs lounge, 348 West 52nd Street, at a performance to benefit The Innovative Theatre Foundation. Tickets begin at $40 per guest and can be purchased at www.nyitawards.com/shop.

In a special presentation by Julie Halston, the 2011 Innovative Theatre Luminary Award will be presented to Charles Busch. A luminary is someone who is an inspiration to others and has achieved eminence in their field.

As an Off-Off-Broadway alumnus, Busch knows the challenges that face artists in this sector. Busch was one of the founders of the legendary OOB company Theatre in Limbo in the 1980’s, where he honed his skills on such plays asSleeping Beauty or Coma and Psycho Beach Party. It was the Theatre in Limbo’s production of Vampire Lesbians of Sodom that first propelled Busch into the lime light. While he has reached great success, he continues to be a part of the OOB community. He was the first host for the Innovative Theatre Awards in 2006, celebrating the Off-Off-Broadway community and his roots. His productions of Shanghai Moon (1999) and The Divine Sister (2010) both premiered at the OOB house, Theatre for a New City. His dedication, generosity and numerous talents continue to be an inspiration to his fellow artists.

"I'm enormously touched to be recognized by the Innovative Theatre Awards,” says Mr. Busch. “From the beginning, my career has taken me on a twisted and frequently fascinating back road. I'm delighted if my experience has in some way illuminated that path for young artists to travel."

The $40 ticket includes:
The special award presentation
Cabaret performance
1 hour of passed hors d'oeuvres
3 hours of open beer & wine bar

CABARETION 2.0!
Monday, June 27, 2011
6pm to 9pm
At Therapy - The Upstairs Lounge
348 West 52nd Street (between 8th & 9th Avenues)

Tickets begin at $40 per guest and can be purchased at www.nyitawards.com/shop.


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11:30 AM

What You Missed: Mallory Musante "Shoe and Tell" Preview Event

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In 2009, designer Mallory Musante began her own line of beautiful hand-painted footwear. Her line began with kitten heels and has expanded to platforms, and also offers custom designed products as well as looks for brides to be and their bridal parties. Mallory's designs have been seen on the runways of New York Fashion Week, Real Housewife of NYC Alex McCord as well as former Real Housewife of NJ Dina Manzo. On May 18, she had a fabulous trunk show and debuted her Fall 2011 and Spring 2012 collections. I had the pleasure of attending the event, and I'm happy to report- girls got skills.

Hosted by celebrity stylist Yannique Joseph and held at SoHo boutique Ruia, guests munched on cupcakes from Craving 4 Cupcakes and drinks from Skinny Water.



The shoes were absolutely beautiful. Each and every pair is made with genuine leather and painted with acrylic paint, signed by Mallory herself.


My favorites included the "Emma" shoe, with great purple bow detail on the back (I have an unhealthy obsession with bows, by the way).

I loved the tribal pattern on the "Skyler" and the lace pattern on the "Evelyn".



My other favorite thing about the shoes? They're affordable! Prices range from $125-$175. Great, customizable hand-painted heels for under $200? Definitely a winning combination.

To buy a pair of Mallory Musante Shoes, click here, or to find out more about Mallory Musante and stay updated, visit her Facebook page here.

-- Samantha Chin, NYCRD Contributor

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