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SUPERMODEL JESSICA WHITE HOSTS THE LAUNCH OF RICA SWIMWEAR at CARAVAN STYLIST STUDIO

Apr 6, 2012 by Administrator / 1,337 Views

Ava Sanjurjo presents her swimwear line, RICA (featured in the current Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Edition)

Guests enjoyed Chateau Real Martin, Beau Joie and Double Cross cocktails along with gift bags which included Dr.Loretta Complexion Protection, Fitness class at Chaise 23, Drink Mercy and artwork by Brian Batt

CELEBRITY ATTENDEES

Jessica White (Supermodel)
Cory Kennedy (DJ, blogger)
Claudia Mason (Supermodel)
Scott Lipps (President of ONE Management)
Carola Remer (Model, Bvlgari Campaign)
Jade Jackson (Model, H&M Campaign)
Milly Simmonds (Model, Burberry Campaign)

RICA SWIMWEAR

A vibrant and sensuous new swimwear collection, Rica Swimwear offers a custom line of extraordinary, fashion–forward pieces that are as appropriate for the runway as they are for the beach. Specially created with luxurious fabrics from Spain, each of Rica's unique swimsuits and cover-ups feature innovative designs that are hand crafted into flattering shapes that make women look and feel their very best.

Rica Swimwear designer Ava Sanjurjo was born and raised in the Bronx, and her love affair with fashion began early on in life. Drawing from her families' influences, including her grandmother's colorful collection of accessories and her sister's new wave ensembles, Ava was further inspired by the 90s fashion photography and local music scene, and fueled her passion by enrolling in the renowned High School of Fashion Industries.  Upon graduation, Ava continued her education at the world famous Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT), where she studied under some of the brightest and most creative minds in fashion.

For the past several years, Ava Sanjurjo honed her skills working for large-scale swimwear manufacturers before launching her very own collection, Rica Swimwear.  Today, Ava's designs can be found on beaches all over the world and on select celebrity clientele, as well as gracing the pages of the 2012 Sports Illustrated "Swimwear Edition". With exquisite detailing and the high standards to which each Rica garment is held, each piece of this collection is a distinct expression of Ms. Sanjurjo's artistic and creative spirit, truly applauding and complimenting the female shape.

Ava Sanjurjo will be debuting the second collection of Rica Swimwear during Miami Swim Week in July 2012, which is guaranteed to be more of the fashionable, flattering swimsuits and cover-ups that Rica wearers have come to love and expect!

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Wellness Gone Wild

Mar 26, 2012 by Administrator / 1,050 Views

From perming your lashes to cleansing your colon, it's fun to be a spa addict.... and healthy too. Spa Week is just weeks away, and wellness has officially gone WILD. Watch Michelle Joni's tell-all, show-all video of Spa Week Spring 2012: Wellness Gone Wild!

Spa Week this Spring is April 16-22, when millions across North America will frolic over to their favorite spas and indulge in full-service spa, wellness and beauty treatments for just $50 a piece. Don't miss this most exhilarating spa experience! Find all $50 Spa Week listings on spaweek.com, and book your own week of wild wellness. It is recommended to book ASAP to get the best appointments Spa Week has to offer.

A few highlights: The prestigious Red Door Spas brings its highly coveted Spa Week services to 30 locations this season. At 12 stunning vacation-like exhale spa locations, they're offering mind-body fitness class packages, facial peels and more. Hey moms - No babysitter? No problem! LifeSpa's 79 locations offer 2 hours of FREE childcare with your Spa Week service. Feeling ready to SPA-rty? Celebrate Spa Week's Sweet Sixteen with these 16 highly beneficial spa ingredients.

Also, get behind the scenes of Wellness Gone Wild; so THAT'S what it's like to bring a video camera to the spa and film yourself getting a Vichy shower.
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The 4th Annual Blossom Ball benefitting The Endometriosis Foundation of America

Mar 15, 2012 by Administrator / 1,271 Views

        Hosted By Padma Lakshmi and Tamer Seckin, M.D.

        The Endometriosis Foundation of America (EFA) will hold its 4th Annual Blossom Ball, Thursday, March 15, 2012, at 6:30 p.m., at the New York Public Library, Stephen A. Schwarzman Building, located at Fifth Avenue and Forty-Second Street. Hosts of the gala are EFA co-founders Padma Lakshmi and Tamer Seckin, MD. Honorees are Dr. Charles Koh and Dr. Hugh Taylor. Celebrity guests expected to attend.    The black-tie optional evening produced by WCMG Events includes cocktail reception followed by an elegant seated dinner, music and dancing.

        EFA is a nonprofit organization working to fight the devastating effects of a disease that affects millions of woman and adolescent girls. Through increased awareness, education, research and legislative advocacy, the EFA is committed to improving lives by early detection and treatment.

        Tickets for dinner start at $500 and tickets for cocktails and dancing start at $75. To reserve tables, make a tax-deductible donation to the EFA, or to get more information on the event please go online to www.blossomball.com . For more information on the Foundation or sponsorship opportunities please visit www.endofound.org or call 212-988-4160. Find them on Twitter @endofound and on Facebook http://www.facebook.com/endofound. Read more »
2012 Taste of Greenwich House

Mar 6, 2012 by Administrator / 1,136 Views

Chefs are sharpening their knives and pulling out their best recipes to feature at the 10^th Anniversary of A Taste of Greenwich House on Monday, March 12, 2012, at the Metropolitan Pavilion – all in the name of supporting Greenwich House’s 12 social service and arts programs, including treatment for victims of child abuse, medical care for home-bound seniors, afterschool arts, therapy for those living with HIV and AIDS and many other services needed in New York.

This year, Chef Joey Campanaro of The Little Owl will join forces with Bruce Sanderson, Senior Editor, Wine Spectator, at the VIP lounge to kick off an evening of the best eats east of the Hudson River. They will be joined by over 30 other New York restaurants to raise funds to serve New Yorkers in need. Come to meet Mike Price, Market Table; Chris Siversen, Maritime Parc; Jonathan Waxman, Barbuto, and many more if you fancy a fabulous feast.

VIP Chef Joey Campanaro says, “I am proud to be a part of A Taste of Greenwich House. Not only is it an opportunity for people to have a unique culinary experience, but it is a true community event that emphasizes how we can each use our talents for the greater good. Greenwich House provides so much to New York; it is fulfilling to be able to support them on this special night.”

A lucky silent auction winner can extend the evening by attending an exclusive after-party pig roast for participating chefs, hosted by Chef Campanaro at his new space The Little Owl: The Venue.

Through the generosity of the restaurants and other supporters who give so graciously of their time and services each year, A Taste of Greenwich House has grown into one of the premiere tasting events of the season where each guest can eat and do good.

A Taste of Greenwich House * Metropolitan Pavilion * 125 W 18^th Street (between 6^th & 7^th Avenues) * New York, NY

VIP Gourmet tickets: $350 (exclusive access to VIP Lounge/Hour and listing in event program), and VIP tickets: $250 (Access to VIP Hour), General Admission: $150 (per person in advance), $160 at the door.

For tickets or sponsorship information please contact Hannah Read at HRead@greenwichhouse.org or (212) 991-0003 x 401. To purchase tickets online go to the Greenwich House Web site, www.greenwichhouse.org/taste. If you are not able to attend, please consider a gift to help us help our neighbors: http://www.greenwichhouse.org/get_involved/donate.

Greenwich House is a nonprofit settlement house and neighborhood center founded in 1902, dedicated to helping New Yorkers lead safe, healthy and more fulfilling lives. Located in historic Greenwich Village and Chelsea, Greenwich House continuously responds to current community needs with varied programs that provide special care to thousands of clients each day. These programs include: serving daily hot meals at our thriving Senior Center, enriching the curriculum of NYC schools with music classes, hosting resident artists and learning the rich history of ceramic arts at the Greenwich House Pottery, treating abused children through counseling and prevention programs, providing clinical and therapeutic care through our HIV/AIDS service, offering drug-free counseling to substance abusers and their families and reaching home bound seniors in need of mental health and consultation services.
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2012 Taste of Greenwich House

Mar 6, 2012 by Administrator / 859 Views

Chefs are sharpening their knives and pulling out their best recipes to feature at the 10^th Anniversary of A Taste of Greenwich House on Monday, March 12, 2012, at the Metropolitan Pavilion – all in the name of supporting Greenwich House’s 12 social service and arts programs, including treatment for victims of child abuse, medical care for home-bound seniors, afterschool arts, therapy for those living with HIV and AIDS and many other services needed in New York.

This year, Chef Joey Campanaro of The Little Owl will join forces with Bruce Sanderson, Senior Editor, Wine Spectator, at the VIP lounge to kick off an evening of the best eats east of the Hudson River. They will be joined by over 30 other New York restaurants to raise funds to serve New Yorkers in need. Come to meet Mike Price, Market Table; Chris Siversen, Maritime Parc; Jonathan Waxman, Barbuto, and many more if you fancy a fabulous feast.

VIP Chef Joey Campanaro says, “I am proud to be a part of A Taste of Greenwich House. Not only is it an opportunity for people to have a unique culinary experience, but it is a true community event that emphasizes how we can each use our talents for the greater good. Greenwich House provides so much to New York; it is fulfilling to be able to support them on this special night.”

A lucky silent auction winner can extend the evening by attending an exclusive after-party pig roast for participating chefs, hosted by Chef Campanaro at his new space The Little Owl: The Venue.

Through the generosity of the restaurants and other supporters who give so graciously of their time and services each year, A Taste of Greenwich House has grown into one of the premiere tasting events of the season where each guest can eat and do good.

A Taste of Greenwich House * Metropolitan Pavilion * 125 W 18^th Street (between 6^th & 7^th Avenues) * New York, NY

VIP Gourmet tickets: $350 (exclusive access to VIP Lounge/Hour and listing in event program), and VIP tickets: $250 (Access to VIP Hour), General Admission: $150 (per person in advance), $160 at the door.

For tickets or sponsorship information please contact Hannah Read at HRead@greenwichhouse.org or (212) 991-0003 x 401. To purchase tickets online go to the Greenwich House Web site, www.greenwichhouse.org/taste. If you are not able to attend, please consider a gift to help us help our neighbors: http://www.greenwichhouse.org/get_involved/donate.

Greenwich House is a nonprofit settlement house and neighborhood center founded in 1902, dedicated to helping New Yorkers lead safe, healthy and more fulfilling lives. Located in historic Greenwich Village and Chelsea, Greenwich House continuously responds to current community needs with varied programs that provide special care to thousands of clients each day. These programs include: serving daily hot meals at our thriving Senior Center, enriching the curriculum of NYC schools with music classes, hosting resident artists and learning the rich history of ceramic arts at the Greenwich House Pottery, treating abused children through counseling and prevention programs, providing clinical and therapeutic care through our HIV/AIDS service, offering drug-free counseling to substance abusers and their families and reaching home bound seniors in need of mental health and consultation services.
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