NIGHTLIGHT: LA PERLA BLACK LABEL SPRING 2009 CELEBRATION & GENEVIEVE JONES FALL 2009 COLLECTION PREVIEW

LA PERLA BLACK LABEL SPRING 2009 CELEBRATION & GENEVIEVE JONES FALL 2009 COLLECTION PREVIEW

Hosted by: SUZY BISZANTZ, CEO, LA PERLA North America

GENEVIEVE JONES *wearing LA PERLA corset, Zac Posen skirt, Genevieve Jones jewelry

GUESTS INCLUDED: ZAC POSEN, JULIA RESTOIN-ROITFELD, ELISE OVERLAND, BONNIE MORRISON, SOPHIA HESKETH, PRABAL GURUNG

WHEN: Tuesday, March 24, 2009, 7PM to 9PM

WHERE: LA PERLA BLACK LABEL Boutique

425 West 14th Street

New York City

WHY: LA PERLA hosted an intimate shopping party with GENEVIEVE JONES at the Black Label boutique in the Meatpacking District. Celebrating LA PERLA’s Spring 2009 Black Label collection consisting of lingerie, swimwear and ready-to-wear, guests were also able to preview/pre-order GENEVIEVE JONES’ new Fall 2009 jewelry collection. Whom You Know thought it was a lovely evening!

During the evening, attendees enjoyed 25% off their LA PERLA purchases and were treated to cocktails provided by SKYY Infusions. Although scheduled to be in attendance, Suzy Biszantz was not present.

ABOUT SUZY BISZANTZ AND LA PERLA:

Suzy Biszantz was hired by LA PERLA SrL as Chief Executive Officer of North America in May of 2008. Founded in 1954, LA PERLA is a leading Italian-based designer and multi-channel global marketer of luxury intimate apparel, beachwear and prêt a porter. In addition to overseeing all wholesale operations for the North American territory, Biszantz is responsible for LA PERLA’s retail and outlet stores. The company's elegant and sophisticated lingerie is sold through an international network of company-owned boutiques, prestige department stores, high-end shops and online at www.laperlausa.com

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BIG APPLE BUSINESS: John McWhinnie at Glenn Horowitz Bookseller

John McWhinnie at Glenn Horowitz Bookseller is a bookshop and art gallery devoted to buying and selling rare and out of print collectible editions of books. They specialize in the history of the 20th and 21st century avant-gardes in art, literature, photography, and design. Their emphasis is on the highest caliber association copies--books inscribed by authors or artists--in the market. Their goal is to chronicle this important niche of the rare book market through catalogues and exhibitions. Peachy Deegan met them at the recent AIPAD show at the Park Avenue Armory.

They work with individuals and institutions to build in-depth collections surveying the rise, growth, and development of the most compelling vanguard movements of the last century. Emphasis is on collection building and to that end they work closely with clients to create collections that reflect their shared interest in the cutting- edge in artistic and popular media. From Dada to Punk, the Luddites to the Lower East Side, they seek out important material that provides a window onto the social, political, and artistic movements that shaped modernity.

John McWhinnie at Glenn Horowitz Bookseller also features an art gallery. They mount 5 to 8 shows a year, highlighting the up-and-coming as well as the well-established. They have mounted solo exhibitions with artists Richard Prince, Cindy Sherman, Matthew Barney, Elizabeth Peyton, Brigid Berlin, Terry Richardson and Ryan McGinness, amongst others. As part of their mandate to exhibit the most important developments of contemporary art, they have begun an imprint, JMc & GHB editions, to publish artist's books. These books emerge out of the shared interests of the gallery and the artists it exhibits. In the past year JMc & GHB editions has published books with Richard Prince, Matthew Barney, Terry Richardson, and Mats Gustafson.

John McWhinnie @ Glenn Horowitz Bookseller is a collaboration between its two principals, John McWhinnie and Glenn Horowitz. John McWhinnie managed Glenn Horowitz's flagship East Hampton business for 8 years before opening this joint venture with Horowitz in 2005.

More recently they have hosted exhibitions of work by Christopher Wool & Richard Hell, David Levinthal, and Brigid Berlin. They produced their own editions in connection with the artists on the Wool/Hell and Levinthal shows. Most recently they showed a remarkable archive of the fashion designer Stephen Sprouse covering the seventies and eighties. Their forthcoming show will be opening April 2nd (no reception planned) and is entitled - What I've Been Hoarding; An Accumulation of Rock and Literary Decadence: 1965 - 85.

For more information:
http://www.johnmcwhinnie.com/index.php

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MOVERS AND SHAKERS: Pilar Rossi, Designer

A beautiful little “jewel box” of a store on Madison Avenue is one of New York City’s best kept secrets. It is the Pilar Rossi Store, an upscale designer boutique for evening wear and cocktail suits worn by New York’s most prominent social and business women. Peachy Deegan of Whom You Know walks by it regularly- keep reading Whom You Know's column Dress of the Week to see more of Pilar's fabulous designs!

The Pilar Rossi collection is one of couture refinement and elegance. Known for its rich, luxurious fabrics, such as silk crepes, organzas, taffetas, satins and brocades, and lady-like tweeds, the collection is a dramatic one, with beautifully embellished clothes that are often “one-of-a-kind.” Pilar Rossi prides herself on knowing her customers well enough to personally advise them on which colors, styles and accessories suit them best.

Thus, she is known for “the perfect fit,” well-cut clothes that flatter the figure and bring out the best qualities and features of the wearer. Whom You Know just LOVES the dresses and we just LOVE PILAR ROSSI!

“My store has an intimate, salon-like feeling,” says Pilar Rossi. “My clients feel pampered and attended to. Very often, if I am in the store, I personally supervise the fittings. It’s important for me to give all of my clients exactly what they want: fine clothes, a sense of timeless style and personal attention,” she says.

Pilar Rossi, a native of Barcelona, Spain, who grew up in Rio de Janiero, Brazil, began designing clothes as a hobby for her wide circle of well known friends and media personalities in Rio. In the 80’s, Pilar Rossi Stores opened in Sao Paulo, Rio de Janiero, Monte Carlo, Bal Harbour and New York City. After living in London for four years, Pilar and her husband Ronald moved to New York City in l987 and have been based here ever since. They became U.S. citizens in 2006. Today they have consolidated the business, operating both a wholesale business on Seventh Avenue that sells to upscale designer boutiques around the world, and their Madison Avenue salon.

Pilar Rossi designs have become the favorites of celebrities, society ladies and political and media personalities from around the world. Tony Award winner Donna McKechnie wore a black silk strapless Pilar Rossi gown for Opening Night of the revival of “A Chorus Line” on Broadway. Among the rich and famous clientele of Pilar Rossi, “Inside Edition’s” Deborah Norville is most often seen in Pilar Rossi evening clothes at various charity events that she emcees and attends, as well as at the 2007 and 2008 Oscars in Hollywood and the 2007, 2008 and 2009 Golden Globes.

Designer Pilar Rossi, in her own low-key, modest and elegant way, keeps on dazzling the world of fashion with her high glamour looks and exquisitely made styles. Not only is she a great designer with great vision and taste, Peachy Deegan has found her to be a warm personality as well. Pilar Rossi and Peachy Deegan chatted recently for Whom You Know. We are so pleased to know Pilar!

Peachy Deegan: What inspired you to get into the evening wear business?
Pilar Rossi: My (sometimes very prominent) friends in Rio, who first insisted that I design for them on a personal, one-on-one basis! I wanted to do more and more... and more and more orders kept coming in.

How has it changed throughout the years?
PILAR: The clients today have much more knowledge of fabrics, and more precise feelings of what works for them. AND, they want to be unique. They want to have a one-of-a-kind in style.

What is your favorite fabric for eveningwear and why?
PILAR: All types of Italian silks, organza and chiffons and taffetas. Drapey, eminine fabrics.

You have lived internationally in many places-what do you like most about Manhattan and why?
PILAR: It is so vibrant, so alive, even in this recession . I feel as though New York City is my "forever-home" now.

How does doing business on a wholesale basis differ from retail?
PILAR: The wholesale business is much more complicated and requires trunk shows, personal appearances and getting to know the various regional styles of women in Chicago, Dallas, Atlanta, Washington D.C. and so forth. The customer bases and their needs are entirely different, city by city.

What is your favorite outfit that you have ever designed?
PILAR: A beaded gown worn by Deborah Norville at the Oscars two years ago. And a blue chiffon gown that Deborah wore to the Metropolitan Opera last year. It has become known as the Deborah Norville dress and is still in high demand. It's a classic. Women tell me that they feel as though they are "floating" in it.

Who do you like outfitting the most?
PILAR: Deborah Norville of course. Kathleen Kennedy Townsend. Also my loyal clientele on Madison Avenue, ladies such as Elizabeth Stribling, Christine Hearst Schwartsman , Ellen Scarborough and so many other favorite ladies.

Who would you like to outfit that you have not yet dressed?
PILAR: My fellow Brazlian GISELLE of course, Who doesn't want to dress Giselle? I would also like to dress some of the British actresses, Keira Knightly, Emily Blunt and Helen Mirren. Catherine Zeta Jones would look fabulous in my gowns! So would Gwyneth Paltrow, Penelope Cruz and Anne Hathaway.

What is your favorite place to be in NYC?
PILAR: Either Power Walking in, or just sitting in Carl Schurz Park.. it is so lovely, so peaceful.. BLISS.

What is your favorite shop?
PILAR: I enjoy browsing around and exploring the cosmetics areas at Bergdorf. Otherwise, my own store.

What is your favorite drink?
PILAR: French wines and Champagne.

What is your favorite restaurant?
PILAR: For very special treats, Le Cirque, Sant Ambroeus on Madison and Cipriani Downtown.

What is your favorite NYC book?
PILAR: Of course, E.B. White's HERE IS NEW YORK . That is, or should be, every New Yorker's favorite.

What is your favorite thing to do in NYC that you can do nowhere else?
PILAR: Enjoy the Neue Gallerie, the Frick, The Met and the Guggenheim all in a few
hours, by just walking near where I live! It always amazes me.

What do you think is most underrated and overrated here?
PILAR: The most underrated is the good food at some of the tiny, neighborhood restaurants on the Upper East Side. Most overrated are the famous touristy places.

What else should Whom You Know readers know about you?
PILAR: I want readers to know the extremely high level of personal service we give to clients at the Pilar Rossi store.. the attention to detail, the time spent on fittings and on achieving the perfect fit for each woman. We really have an "old world" attitude to our customers. WE CARE..

How would you like to be contacted by Whom You Know readers?
PILAR: I would like them to come into the store personally and see us at 784 Madison Avenue, and I want to get to know them and have them find out about the level of personal attention we will give them, for years to come.


Pilar Rossi Store
784 Madison Avenue
New York, New York 10065
212 288 2469

Wholesale:
526 Seventh Avenue
10th Floor
New York, New York l0018
212 764 2534

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April 29 Luxury Marketing Council

Tuesday, April 29 , 2008, 6:00 p.m.- 8:15 p.m.

“Where is the Rest of 2008 Going? - Marketing Luxury Products and Services in Challenging Times”

Generously hosted by Debevoise & Plimpton LLP

Ket Note Speaker

Mr. Robert H. McCooey, Jr., Senior Vice President of New Listings and Capital Markets, The NASDAQ OMX Group

Panelists

* Ms. Sharon Buntain, President and CEO, Links of London, The Americas

* Ms. Faith Hope Consolo, Chairman, Retail Leasing and Sales Division, Prudential Douglas Elliman Real Estate

* Mr. Douglas Gollan, President and Editor-in-Chief, Elite Traveler Magazine/Universal Media

* Mr. Steve Nobel, Co-Founder and Chairman, The Luxury Home Alliance; Founder and Principle, NOBELINKS

* Mr. Lincoln Palsgrove IV, Senior Marketing Manager, General Growth Properties/ South Street Seaport

See the website under Peachy Deegan's favorites!

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April 29 Luxury Marketing Council

Tuesday, April 29 , 2008, 8:00 a.m.-9:30 a.m.

“Insights into Building Your Luxury Brand's Market Share”

Presented by Robert Reiss, Host of The CEO Show

Generously hosted by Fleishman-Hillard

See the website under Peacy Deegan's favorites!

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Dress of the Week: Emanuel Ungaro - Emerald Millefeuille Chiffon Dress

Whom You Know is proud to present our latest column, Dress of the Week!

To kick it off, Peachy Deegan is happy to present:
Emanuel Ungaro's LOOK 38 from Spring 2009 collection- the Emerald Millefeuille Chiffon Dress!!!

We love the color, we love the cut and we love the texture of the fabric.

The Emanuel Ungaro boutique is on 792 Madison Ave, New York - (212) 249-4090

More on Ungaro:
http://www.ungaro.com/

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Look Your Best: Dr. Lewis Feder and Peachy Deegan on Liposculpture

Look Your Best: Dr. Lewis Feder and Peachy Deegan on Liposculpture

Syringe liposculpturing is technique developed by Dr. Pierre Fournier of Paris, France for the removal of localized deposits of fat. It is a significant modification of machine-assisted liposculpture invented by Giorgio Fisher of Italy in 1974.

Many people can maintain a proper weight or diet to a desired level, and yet are still not able to lose that fat from specific areas. Even a perfectly-proportioned upper body does not prevent the hips, abdomen or knees from accumulating excessive fat bulges or cellulite. The technique of liposculpturing, in properly trained hands, is one way to safely remove these fat deposits.

The technique of syringe liposculpturing has been used since 1985 in thousands of cases with good results and with few, if any, complications. Dr. Feder has personally performed more than 6,000 liposculptures and has also worked extensively in the United States and Europe with many other leading physicians.

A small puncture is made with a tiny sterile instrument in an inconspicuous area, away from the bulge. A special surgical instrument, called a canula is inserted which then removes the fat with the use of a syringe. Chilled normal saline with epinephrine and lidocaine is injected into the fat bulge to avoid bleeding and remove only the fat. A few tiny absorbable sutures or steristrips are used to close the skin and a tight elastic type dressing is worn for a week. The results can produce an excellent correction of the bulges and fat contour deformity without leaving any significant scarring. Dr. Feder always performs superficial liposculpture, at the same time he performs the rest of his surgery.

Results will be excellent immediately, but it will often take up to 3 to 6 months, to be really appreciated due to swelling. Extensive bruising is quite rare. In general the results are permanent, but if excessive weight is regained, the operated area can increase slightly, although less than would be the case without surgery. Rippling or waviness can also occur with excessive weight gain. Massage used post-operatively will promote good healing. Liposculpturing is applicable to the face, neck, body, arms and legs.

Dr. Feder's results are excellent, and his patients are thrilled. Call for a complimentary consultation at 212-535-8700.

Here are some excellent examples of the many types of surgery Dr. Feder performs:
http://www.federmd.com/photos.htm

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PRODUCT ALERT: Introducing Clinique’s NEW Self Sun Collection The Skin-Saving Way To Summer’s Radiance

Whom You Know knows we are a little too white, a little too pasty, and a little too beaten up from the long harsh winter! It is time to perk ourselves up with a little sun even if it is still in the 30's and 40's (that is FAHRENHEIT for our silly readers in Europe, Australia and the rest of the world that use the other method)- inside sun that is!

Peachy Deegan has tried the NEW Self Sun Collection from Clinique and likes the color. First, she cannot stress the importance of exfoliation prior to performing any self tanning method at all...first do THAT. Then you are in shape to try any self tanner.

Clinique told Whom You Know:

“Two-thirds of my patients seek treatment for damage caused by unprotected exposure to the sun from years before. I like to tell my patients that the safest tan comes in a bottle and that self-tanners are an excellent way to achieve the look of a tan without the harmful effects of sun exposure.”

- Dr. David Orentreich, Clinique’s Guiding Dermatologist

Overexposure to the sun is the leading cause of premature skin aging. Because the only safe tan is a sunless tan, Clinique introduces its NEW Self Sun Collection - the perfect solution for the smart woman looking for a gorgeous, believable glow without exposing herself to the sun’s damaging rays. And, with a variety of formulations and delivery systems, Clinique offers easy-to-use, targeted solutions for every self-tanning preference.

Here's what we like about this product:
It gave us the color we needed. You need to read the directions and follow them carefully. You cannot just spray in one spot, you need a fluid movement when you spray your body so the tanner spreads evenly. It didn't dry out our skin, and the smell was pleasant which is HUGE. (Self-tanners do not always smell like roses!)

Allergy Tested. 100% Fragrance Free. Oil-Free. Non-Acnegenic.

This new Clinique Self Sun Collection will be available in Spring 2009 at Clinique counters nationwide and at www.clinique.com.

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For Whom You Know Subscribers

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Issue: Email updates for feed that should have been delivered between approximately 12am through 7pm GMT, March 29, have been delayed due to a temporary issue. We have since addressed this issue and delayed email messages should now be on their way. Our apologies for this inconvenience.


So hopefully you will get an update soon, just check whomyouknow.com in the meantime for the quickest update!

Thank you for your interest in Whom You Know

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New York Notes: Songs for Sinatra Lovers! by Steven Maglio

Whom You Know thinks Steve Maglio is outstanding! Songs for Sinatra Lovers is the best Sinatra tribute album that Peachy Deegan has ever heard, and she especially likes the renditions of Come Dance With Me and You Make Me Feel So Young, although all eleven songs on the album are fabulous.

Whom You Know came to know Maglio's great talent when we heard him perform at the Carnegie Club:
http://www.whomyouknow.com/2009/03/nightlight-carnegie-club-presents_08.html

And after that, we were convinced he was a true Mover and Shaker!
http://www.whomyouknow.com/2009/03/movers-and-shakers-steven-magio.html

So, it is only fitting that New York Notes is kicked off with someone we get a kick out of! Maglio's smooth, rich voice glides over each song on the album which will be music to your ears. All eleven songs are listed on the back cover, featured above. The album is recorded live at the Shawangunk Dutch Reformed Church in Wallkill, NY with Karl Kelbaugh and The Big Blue Band, under the direction of Mark Walsh.

And, one more Manhattan promo is included: the name "Nicky" in "Drinking Again" is used in reference to the world's greatest bartender, Nick "The Vest" Zaloumis, from Rao's Restaurant, East Harlem, NY.

To hear a sample listen:
http://stevenmaglio.com/ and click on Songs, then you will want to order the CD!

A truly notable vocalist, Steven Maglio is just like his song "Too Marvelous For Words!"

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Rock Your Body

Whom You Know is pleased to present a new column focusing on Jewelry:
Rock Your Body

To submit your favorite pieces (in photo and description! We are not asking for your jewels unless you want to give them to us!), email Peachy!

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DAYLIGHT: BMW Z4 In Grand Central, An Expression of Joy!

A beautiful exhibition!
Whom You Know recommends the BMW Art Car World Tour
"An Expression of Joy"
a collaboration by artist Robin Rhode and filmmaker Jake Scott
capturing the exhilarating performance of the all-new Z4 Roadster
Grand Central Terminal, Vanderbilt Hall®, New York City

Whom You Know's Upcoming Daylight Announcement:
http://www.whomyouknow.com/2009/03/bmw-z4-in-grand-central.html

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FASHION ALERT: Lilly Pulitzer's Little White Dress

Peachy Deegan LOOOOOOOVES Lilly Pulitzer!!!
Check out the little white dresses for spring

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April 2 ELIE TAHARI at Bloomingdale's

ELIE TAHARI PERSONAL APPEARANCE

Thursday, April 2, 2009

6:00pm – 7:00pm

The New View, on Third Floor

Bloomingdale's 59th Street

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April 1 Pink Tartan Event at Bloomingdale's

Pink Tartan Event

Wednesday, April 1, 2009

5:00pm – 7:00pm

The New View, on Third Floor

Bloomingdale's 59th Street

*Guests will receive an exclusive gift w/ Pink Tartan Purchase while supplies last

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Happy Birthday Garo

Whom You Know wishes our dentist, Dr. Garo Nazarian, a very happy birthday!
Check out his Top Teeth column with Peachy Deegan.
www.cosmopolitandental.com

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MOVERS AND SHAKERS: Elyssa (Lyss) Stern, The Brains Behind Divalysscious Moms

Elyssa (Lyss) Stern was all set for the coming birth of her first son; her hair was blown out and her nails were manicured. She was determined to keep her image of a chic New Yorker -- no matter what. While settling into motherhood, she realized that it was not necessary for a woman to lose her style, confidence and “divalyssciousness” while caring for a baby.

There were no companies that catered to the needs of a mother who did not want to give up her high heels and make-up. Armed with a double masters degree in early education and communications, Stern set out to combine her creative skills, chic sense of style, networking abilities and love of children to create Divalysscious Moms. She felt that this was the much needed haven for moms who were seeking to reclaim their fabulousness. Divalysscious Moms would create a forum that would address all their needs while also focusing on their children.

“Children are only as happy as their moms, if the moms are not happy the kids are not happy,” explains Stern.

The organization took off immediately and became the go to place for chic New York moms who wanted to maintain and keep their pre-baby fabulousness.

In 2006, Stern was asked to write a weekly column for the New York Sun’s style section. The column was called Divalyssciously Yours, where she discussed upcoming events – shopping parties and special movie screenings as well as the must-have items to keep you “divalysscious.”

Lyss Stern has appeared on numerous television shows, including The Today Show, CNBC and MSNBC where she discussed divalyssiousness and the boom of moms who want to retain their fabulousness while enjoying being moms. Today Whom You Know is pleased to present her as a Mover and Shaker!

Cookie Magazine has made Stern their lifestyle correspondent, where she gives advice and shares her knowledge of a variety of TV and media outlets.

In April 2009, Stern and her co-author Julie Klappas will launch their much anticipated book, “If You Give a Mom a Martini… 100 Ways to Find 10 Blissful Minutes for Yourself" published by Clarkson Potter, Random House filled with advice from high-profiled mothers around the world. Supermodel and Supermom Christie Brinkley has written the forward.

Stern lives on the Upper East Side with her husband, Brian an Uber Manager in the talent industry and their two wonderful sons – Jackson and Oliver and their Wheaton Terrier, Zack Taylor.

Peachy Deegan met Lyss Stern recently and chatted with her for Whom You Know.

Peachy Deegan: When and how did you come up with the concept for Divalysscious Moms?
Lyss Stern: I founded the company in 2004, after my first son Jackson was a year old. I realized that there was a need for a company that addressed the issues of a woman who was a mother but still wanted to keep her fabulousness and high heels while doing the things a mother does. I formed Divalysscious Moms, Diva (self explanatory), Lyss (my name) and Moms (speaks for itself) to celebrate moms that are strong, confident, sexy and wonderful. Divalysscious Moms has become the “it” organization for moms who want to be involved in cultural and chic happenings in New York City.

You say you did not want to give up your high heels or makeup (-why should you?!-) so what is your favorite shoe designer and makeup line?
My favorite shoe designer is Christian Louboutin and Makeup line is Edward Bess.

What do you like most about Divalysscious Moms and its evolution?
Divalysscious Moms has really spread through a grass roots campaign or as I like to say “word or mom” when I started the company five years ago, I started with just a few moms, now we reach out to over 60,000 of NYC’s most influential mothers.

What has surprised you the most in the course of being the founder of this group?
That I love what I do because I am making motherhood fun, sexy and glamorous. The days of motherhood from Leave It To Beaver are gone, and I love empowering other moms to be the best moms that they can be.

What do Manhattan businesses not understand they need to do to meet the needs of families?
I can honestly say that every businesses in NYC has become baby-kid friendly. From all of the stores, restaurants, salons and buildings. I think New York City, should be called Stroller City.

What are your favorite businesses to patronize in Manhattan and why?
My favorite business to patronize are Enchanted Toys on Lexington Avenue with my boys. Its a tiny jewel of a toystore that sells natural, handmade toys that encourage imaginary play. There are no plastic toys, all handcrafted dolls, wooden castles and so much more. One of our favorite book shops is Books of Wonder, we love going to their book readings and their collection on vintage children's books. We love the cupcakes from Billy's Bakery.

What aspect of being a mom in Manhattan do you like the most and why?
There are so many amazing aspects of being a mother in NYC. We have everything at our fingertips, the best food, culture, theatre, parks, restaurants, the best of the best. I take advantage of all that the city offers for me and my family. You can be having breakfast uptown and that same day be eating diner in Chinatown. If my son is learning about outer space in school, we can take a walk over to the planetarium to explore more. We can go to the fire museum to meet the real NYC fire heroes. There's nothing that you cannot do or see in NYC. Our immediate family always wants to know why we do not want to move to the suburbs to have a backyard? We explain that Central Park is our backyard, and that there is now where else we would rather live.

How did your upcoming book come about?
My book came about while my dear friend Julie Klappas and I were joking around, that we never seem to even get ten minutes a day any more for ourselves. Then we both looked at each other, smiled and said we have to write this book for moms, and the rest is history. We put together our book treatment, and our amazing book agent sold the book to Random House/Clarkson Potter very fast.

What is your favorite place to be in NYC?
I love taking my boys to Serendipity III for Frozen Hot Chocolate

What is your favorite shop?
Barneys New York (The Shoe Department)

What is your favorite drink?
Iced Skim Cappuccino from Bottega Del Vino

What is your favorite restaurant?
Scalinatella for Italian Food and Normas for brunch and Tomoe for Sushi

What is your favorite NYC book?
The Age of Innocence, by Edith Wharton

What is your favorite thing to do in NYC that you can do nowhere else?
Take my boys on adventures in Central Park during the Spring

What do you think is most underrated and overrated here?
I think the Subway is underrated, I love taking the subway all over the city. I think taxis are overrated.

What else should Whom You Know readers know about you?
I love to play tennis every Friday, I love traveling to foreign adventures with my family, I collect vintage Barbie Dolls and my favorite fruit is watermelon.

How would you like to be contacted by Whom You Know readers?
membership@divalyssciousmoms.com
www.divalyssciousmoms.com

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New York Notes: Upcoming Column

Whom You Know is pleased to announce an upcoming column:
New York Notes

It will feature album reviews of artists in Manhattan or performing in Manhattan.

If you would like your album considered, email: peachydeegan@gmail.com

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Vegetable Gadgets at Williams-Sonoma

Whom You Know says EAT YOUR VEGETABLES! Hop to it like a bunny! And it is so much more fun to do so when you have these cute little numbers from Williams-Sonoma!

For more on vegetables at Williams-Sonoma:
http://www.williams-sonoma.com/shop/cooks-tools/fruit-vegetable-tools/index.cfm?cm_type=gnav

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BIG APPLE BUSINESS: ANGELES LLADRÓ CELEBRATES FAMILY WITH NEW LLADRÓ CREATIONS AN EXCLUSIVE SIGNING EVENT TOUR

Beginning on March 28 through April 5, 2009, Angeles Lladró, daughter of Juan Lladró, the eldest of the three founding Lladró brothers, will visit the US to present the new Lladró introductions for spring and sign purchases of Lladró admirers in seven locations: Miami, Naples, New York, Chicago, Las Vegas, Pasadena and Valley Fair.

During this special tour, Angeles Lladró will celebrate family by unveiling innovative creations that pay tribute to the essence of life. Angeles, mother of two, has always understood the importance of the strong bond of family as it is a core theme to her own life and is an inspiration for Lladró creations since the beginnings of the company, more than fifty years ago.

The most meaningful values of life take shape in the language of porcelain with the new family made up by The father, The mother, The daughter and The son, representing the intimate union of a father and a child, the protective embrace of a mother and a daughter and the tender expression between siblings. This group of pieces is a modern and sophisticated interpretation of the traditional theme. The white matte finish and soft colors of the sculptures reveal the beauty of their anatomies and stresses the purity of the lines, symbolizing the nature of the feelings for each other.

At these events, guests will also discover A tender caress, a sweet sculpture that recreates a moment of peaceful rest between a mother and her baby. The geometric and ornamented background of the figurine contrasts with the characters’ natural and soft beauty. It is a unique piece that could make a decorative statement while conveying deep emotions to its owners.

Angeles Lladró will also present two special Mother’s Day gift sets: My little sweetie and Beginnings. These two attractive sets are available for a limited time and while supplies last. They include a beautiful Lladró sculpture featuring a mother and a child and a complementary candle vase from the Lladró Fragrances Collection.

These signing events are a unique opportunity for Lladró enthusiasts around the country to honor their loved ones with an exclusive Lladró piece signed by Angeles Lladró, a symbolic gift for today and for generations to come.

About Lladró
Lladró was established by the brothers Juan, José and Vicente Lladró in 1953, and currently holds a presence in over 120 countries. Lladró has proprietary shops in the most important commercial centers in the world: Paris, London, New York, Beverly Hills, Singapore, Hong Kong, Tokyo, Sydney, Miami, Las Vegas, Madrid, Barcelona, and Valencia, the company’s home city. For further information on Lladró, visit www.lladro.com

The Manhattan event tonight:
http://www.whomyouknow.com/2009/03/march-30-lladro.html

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April 2 Stars, Noir and Nature: The Art of Michael D'Antuono

Stars, Noir and Nature: The Art of Michael D'Antuono
Opening Reception:
Thursday, April 2nd, 5-7 PM at the
New York Mercantile Exchange, 2nd Floor Gallery
One North End Avenue, NYC
RSVP to noahg@noahgpop.com

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MARCH 31-APRIL 2 first ever Sample Sale brought to you by TheLuxurySpot.com!

Join us for the first ever Sample Sale brought to you by TheLuxurySpot.com!

Mens & Womens designer collections from Saks 5th Ave, Bloomingdale's, Bergdorf Goodman, Barneys, Atrium, and top boutiques!

Outerwear from Allegri up to 90% off
SWAG t's for men and women, $20 (normally $85 at Saks)
Revel 7
Cashmeres from Ottavia et Emma- SEE LAST FRIDAY'S MOVER AND SHAKER!!!- for $50 (normally $400+)
shapewear, and tons more!

Huge selection for men & women... CASH ONLY!

MARCH 31-APRIL 2
10AM-7PM

25 West 36th Street
7th Floor
NY NY 10018

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March 31 THE HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY OF NEW YORK

THE HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY OF NEW YORK

presents

SPROUT too
The Second Annual Exhibition of New York City Children's Art

MARCH 25 - APRIL 3, 2009

Opening reception: Tuesday, March 31, 2009 from 4 - 6:30pm
Live music from 4:30 - 5:30pm!

The Horticultural Society of New York
148 West 37th Street, 13th Floor
New York, NY 10018
(btwn. Broadway & 7th Ave)

Tel: 212.757.0915 x121
Email: pito@hsny.org
Web: www.hsny.org

Gallery Hours: Monday to Friday 10am - 6pm

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March 30 Whiskey Park

Save the date for Monday, March 30, and join your fellow Quintessentially members and friends for complimentary cocktails at Whiskey Park. Drink in the views of Central Park from the swanky cocktail lounge in Donald Trump’s Trump Parc building, and mix and mingle with a like-minded crowd from 7-9pm. Please RSVP to eventsusa@quintessentially.com.

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March 30 Lladro

Lladro
6-8pm Monday March 30
43 West 57th Street
RSVP 212 838 9356

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April 2 Saks

Thursday Trend Spot – Spotlight on
the Romper and Jumpsuit
Thursday, April 2, 5 to 7:30
Join us to shop the hottest trend and receive a special gift with your $300 purchase from MARC BY MARC JACOBS or MILLY, and enter to win a chance to take home a new look.*
While being styled in the latest trends, enjoy a complimentary makeup consultation, a blow-out hosted by The Salon & Spa at Saks, and indulge
in a specialty beverage, sponsored by
SnAKS lounge.
For more information, please call 212.753.4000.
*One per customer, please. While supplies last.
Terms and Conditions may apply.

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April 16 Saks

Thursday Trend Spot – Spotlight on Shorts
Thursday, April 16, 5 to 7:30
Join us to shop the hottest trend and receive a special gift with your $300* purchase from NANETTE LEPORE or THEORY, and enter to win
a chance to take home a new look.
While being styled in the latest trends, enjoy a complimentary makeup consultation, a blow-out hosted by The Salon & Spa at Saks, and indulge
in a specialty beverage, sponsored by
SnAKS lounge.
For more information, please call 212.753.4000.

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READ THIS: The Catcher in the Rye

Whom You Know guesses that many of you have read this Manhattan classic, but for those of you that have not, it is an absolute MUST READ. Holden Caulfield is one of the most entertaining and thought-provoking characters ever to grace Manhattan fiction, and Peachy Deegan would just love to meet him for a cheeseburger at JG Melon with his kid sister Phoebe if he actually existed.

Here are some of Whom You Know's most favorite quotes from Holden Caulfield of the Catcher in the Rye:

"I live in New York, and I was thinking about the lagoon in Central Park, down near Central Park South. I was wondering if it would be frozen over when I got home, and if it was, where did the ducks go? I was wondering where the ducks went when the lagoon got all icy and frozen over. I wondered if some guy came in a truck and took them away to a zoo or something. Or if they just flew away."

"I think if you don't really like a girl, you shouldn't horse around with her at all, and if you do like her, then you're supposed to like her face, and if you like her face, you ought to be careful about doing crumby stuff to it, like squirting water all over it. It's really too bad that so much crumby stuff is a lot of fun sometimes."

"When the weather's nice, my parents go out quite frequently and stick a bunch of flowers on old Allie's grave. I went with them a couple of times, but I cut it out. In the first place, I don't enjoy seeing him in that crazy cemetery. Surrounded by dead guys and tombstones and all. It wasn't too bad when the sun was out, but twice - twice - we were there when it started to rain. It was awful. It rained on his lousy tombstone, and it rained on the grass on his stomach. It rained all over the place. All the visitors that were visiting the cemetery started running like hell over to their cars. That's what nearly drove me crazy. All the visitors could get in their cars and turn on their radios and all and then go someplace nice for dinner - everybody except Allie. I couldn't stand it. I know it's only his body and all that's in the cemetery, and his soul's in Heaven and all that crap, but I couldn't stand it anyway. I just wished he wasn't there."

"All the kids kept trying to grab for the gold ring, and so was old Phoebe, and I was sort of afraid she'd fall off the goddam horse, but I didn't say anything or do anything. The thing with kids is, if they want to grab for the gold ring, you have to let them do it, and not say anything. If they fall off, they fall off, but it's bad if you say anything to them."

"Don't ever tell anybody anything. If you do, you start missing everybody."

The escapades of Caulfield contrasted with his pleasant visits to the Central Park Zoo with Phoebe paint the picture of one who stumbles along the path to maturity in brilliant fashion. Sixteen-year-old Holden is a genuine character and as a reader, he will win you over with his directness, intolerance to anything phony and persistence for acceptance in a world where he feels he does not always belong.
He overcomes getting kicked out of Pencey Prep, he summers in Maine seeing Jane Gallagher, and even if you are not a preppy or one that summers in New England, his character's ability to win you over will overcome such cultural differences, and even generational differences as this novel is from the 1950s.

Holden says in Chapter 3:
"What really knocks me out is a book, when you're all done reading it, you wished the author that wrote it was a terrific friend of yours and you could call him up on the phone whenever you felt like it."

That is how Whom You Know feels about you, Holden Caulfield!

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TAKE A TRIP: Mystic, Connecticut

From Manhattan, Mystic is popular Connecticut getaway says Peachy Deegan of Whom You Know!

Almost nothing says summer quite like Mystic Seaport and The Museum of America and the Sea(www.mysticseaport.org) lead the way with high-profile family-friendly attractions and activities. Highlights include a re-created 19th-Century village, complete with museum educators who discuss each building's role in a coastal community. Steps away, the waterfront features tall ships and other historic vessels waiting to be boarded and explored. At the Preservation Shipyard, visitors can watch experts restore antique vessels using traditional methods and tools. And of course, boat rides touring the picturesque maritime area are readily available. Possibilities include cruising the Mystic River aboard the Sabino, a 1908 coal-fired steamboat and National Historic Landmark, and an excursion aboard the historic catboat Breck Marshall. (860) 572-5315

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April 4 Elie Tahari Sample Sale

10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Elie Tahari Sample Sale, 510 Fifth Avenue at 43rd St., NYC
featuring 70%-80% off original prices on women's, men's and accessories collections. Cash, Visa, Mastercard and American Express accepted (no personal checks). All sales are final.

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March 31 Europe Mixer

Tues. 3/31/09
7PM - 1AM

Pranna Restaurant and Lounge
79 Madison Avenue
New York, NY 10016

Dress Code:

Ladies
Boots / Heels
Skirt / Dress

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Gentlemen
Slacks / Dress Pants
Stylish Shoes
No Jeans

Website:
http://www.europemixer.com/

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MOVERS AND SHAKERS: Elline Surianello, Motivational Speaker Who Herself Overcame Adversity

Elline Surianello is the leading authority on women’s hair thinning and hair loss. She has been personally affected by androgenetic alopecia (a genetic form of hair thinning) since 9 years of age. After decades of frustration due to the lack of suitable lifestyle options for women with hair loss issues and a traumatic run-in with “rock bottom” after her sister was tragically killed, Elline decided enough was enough. If no one else was willing to step up and be the face of women’s hair loss, then she would.

It was at this time that Elline took it upon herself to patent a solution (the LeMetric hair system) and open up her doors, at her New York City-based LeMetric headquarters. She has since created a service that now helps women across the USA, Canada, and Europe to overcome this issue.

Today, Elline is a motivational speaker who has appeared on countless media outlets including:
Good Morning America, ABC Chicago, ABC Philadelphia, Breakfast Television, City TV, Ladies Home Journal, The Toronto Star, and Salon Today, just to name a few. We are pleased to present Elline Surianello to you today as a Mover and Shaker on Whom You Know! She travels the world speaking out at various health, beauty, and women’s related symposiums, in the hopes of spreading awareness and education on the topic of women’s hair loss.

Most recently, she organized an event at the flagship Saks Fifth Avenue location entitled, “An Evening of Reinvention: From Hair to Toe, and From the Inside Out,” and next month, she’ll be speaking at IBS 2009 (the annual International Beauty Show) at the Jacob Javits Center in New York City to over 3000+ salon owners and stylists on the topic of women’s hair loss (April 26th-28th, 2009).
Peachy Deegan chatted with Elline Surianello recently.

Peachy Deegan: As you are inspirational to others, what inspires you?
Elline Surianello: There are many female public figures who inspire me, but what inspires me the most, are the women that I meet on a daily basis through this crusade I am on. The women who build up the courage to walk through my door at the shop and reclaim their lives come with the most inspiring stories. I try to make time every day, to go deep inside that private place in my soul, to be quiet, and to really listen. This practice helps me to focus on what I’m being to taught, and to learn from it. Inspiration is all around!

How have you impacted others in a tangible way-would you share any stories of what people have told you about how you impacted their life?
Every day, I hear about a life changing experience. From women in their 70s who are back on the dating market and want to have fabulous sex lives again, to young girls in their teens who are now able to look at themselves in the mirror and feel pretty—this is what it’s all about. It’s not about the superficial aspect of the hair itself, it’s about giving women the tools to allow them to feel beautiful and confident on the inside again.

What is your favorite place to be in NYC?
New York is dynamic, powerful, and full of energy, but the ocean has my heart. Luckily, Manhattan is surrounded by water, so if I can find a spot to sit on the pier, I’m happy.

What is your favorite shop?
Saks Fifth Avenue and ABC Carpet

What is your favorite drink?
Depending on my mood: Ice tea, a Martini, a Manhattan, or Espresso

What is your favorite restaurant?
In New York, you can get amazing food at a diner, but if I had to choose, I’d say Babbo.

What is your favorite NYC book?
Not for Tourists

What is your favorite thing to do in NYC that you can do nowhere else?
I love that this is one of the only cities were you can experience every culture and every language that the world has to offer, all by foot, in one day. I love walking through the city and really experiencing it: I can do Chinatown, Little Italy, Little India, Little Korea, and Little Brazil all in one day!

What do you think is most underrated and overrated here?
I think the most overrated notion is that New York is dangerous, it’s not, its just a fast paced city.

What else should Whom You Know readers know about you?
Whom You Know readers should know that what I do is not easy. Most people that know about my job would not be willing to trade places with me. There are a lot of ups & downs at LeMetric, simply due to all of the emotion that comes with the transformation my clients go through. No one client is the same, and thus, no solution is the same. What I will say though, is that I have gotten to where I am today by being willing to pay my dues to myself. I never worried that I was dreaming too big, because truly everything is possible. I hope all of your readers will believe that in their own journeys.

How would you like to be contacted by Whom You Know readers?
Whom You Know readers can call me (212-986-5620) or email me (info@LeMetric.com), or they can interact with me on my blog or my YouTube channel (www.lemetric.com and www.YouTube.com/LeMetricHairCenter.)

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Dress of the Week Coming Soon!

Whom You Know is kicking off a new column:

Dress of the Week

If you have a dress you are coveting in your Manhattan travels, email Peachy about it!

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April 2 Origins

Join Origins April 2nd
at the GM Plaza 5th Ave and 58th St.
as we kick off our Return to Origins Recycling Program.
10am-11am

Consumers are invited to join Origins, Allure and Kelly Rutherfurd at
the Origins headquarters to drop off their cosmetics empties -
lipstick tubes, shampoo bottles, moisturizer jars, compacts, etc. -
from any cosmetics line regardless of the manufacturer. The first 250
participants to drop off their cosmetic empties will receive a FREE
deluxe size A Perfect WorldT Intensely hydrating body cream with White
Tea. Origins will also be providing FREE A Perfect WorldT hand and arm
massages to all attendees.

http://www.origins.com/about/index.tmpl?ngextredir=1&page=recevent

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April 24, 25 Health and Wellness Expo

http://www.fitfeatures.com/events_and_promo/042009_health_wellness_expo.html

4/24 noon-7pm
4/25 11am-5pm

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BIG APPLE BUSINESS: Style Made Simple by Allison Berlin

Style Made Simple began in 2004 to provide everyday men and women with the same wardrobe luxuries enjoyed by celebrities. Why should one have to be on TV or be gracing a magazine cover to look one’s best? Allison began testing this theory while moonlighting with her corporate fashion job at Bloomingdale’s. She marveled at how much more confident clients became after learning how to put a good outfit together. “People don’t always understand the correct fit, or even have the time and patience to deal with it! But when you help them put together the best look possible, they can’t thank you enough. It’s worth spending a little more with a professional to avoid costly fashion mistakes and frustrating shopping trips.”

It’s recommended that clients begin with a wardrobe consultation to break some bad habits. It’s like a fashion intervention where clients purge what is outdated, ill-fitting and unnecessary from their wardrobes. While this can be overwhelming, clients not only realize that there’s no need for 10 shirts if they only wear 2 but are grateful for that push in the right direction. After the consultation, they are treated to a private style session. Taking place in a private fitting room at a store of choice, clients enjoy a pre-pulled selection of items chosen specifically with their needs and budget in mind. Allison’s professional eye manages every step of the process from color and fit to outfit combination and accessorizing.

While private styling is the core of Style Made Simple, Allison recognizes that not everyone needs a total wardrobe makeover. Some want to learn where great new shops are located, some just want a fun day of shopping with their friends and some have an important event they need to look their best for. With this in mind, Style Made Simple launched Custom Shopping Tours and Bridal Styling. It’s an ideal way to discover the coolest little shops from NoLita to the Meatpacking District or enjoy a customized shopping itinerary. Experienced fashion guides will suggest what to buy and how to wear it, and gain access to exclusive discounts at the stylists’ favorite haunts.

With over 10 years of industry experience, founder Allison Berlin works to translate runway trends into everyday, wearable looks and help her clients discover their own personal style by means of private consultations and shopping tours. Through Style Made Simple, Allison and her team bring clients the unique combination of personal knowledge of the fashion industry and an understanding of individual client's needs. 




"Because of my professional background, I have always helped friends and family with their styling and shopping needs, and soon realized that having access to a professional stylist should not be limited to just celebrities – this is a luxury that everyone can enjoy." 

Recently named one of NYC's Best Personal Stylists by Page 6 Magazine, Allison has worked with top Manhattan socialites as well as celebrities including Pierce Brosnan, Halle Berry, Liev Schreiber and Rosie Perez. In addition to styling for Stacy London of What Not to Wear, Oprah Magazine and Victoria's Secret, Allison has appeared as a fashion expert on many national shows such as The Today Show, E! News, The Morning Show with Mike & Juliet, CNBC, Fox, Fox News and more! 

Prior to starting Style Made Simple, Allison honed her skills in the Bloomingdale's Fashion Office as a trend forecaster, market editor, and print advertising stylist. We are pleased to present Allison's Style Made Simple to our Whom You Know readers! View Allison's editorial portfolio at: http://allisonberlin.net.

Peachy Deegan met Allison Berlin recently and spoke with her about her business.

Peachy Deegan: What inspired you to be a stylist?
Allison Berlin: I think I was born with it. I remember coveting a purple corduroy mini skirt at Bloomingdale’s when I was five.

What looks did you want to emulate most when you were growing up?
Anything I saw in Vogue- early nineties. I would beg my mother to buy me the big September Vogue and spend days going through it. That whole 90’s look is coming back but I don’t think I’ll ever reprise bike shorts under my ruffle mini, unless I find myself in an American Apparel ad.

What is the biggest mistake men make in terms of styling?
They don’t try. They think it’s cool not to care about their appearance—not iron a shirt, wear pants a size too big, own 10 light blue shirts, etc. I just got back from Tokyo where the men take their fashion seriously and really put themselves together—and they look great.

What is the biggest mistake women make in terms of styling?
Fit. You’d be amazed how many women don’t understand what fits their body type, or that tailoring can save a garment. Many women don’t realize that you can’t wear the same pair of pants with flats and heels. You need to buy 2 pairs of the same pant to make that work.

What are the hottest spring trends and what kinds of body types do they work for?
To be honest, a lot of fashion trends this season are also fashion don’ts—harem pants, crop tops, ‘mom’ jeans, etc. It’s not the best season for wearable fashion. That being said, I think there’s still a lot out there: boyfriend blazers, slim ankle length trousers, ruffled blouses, Liberty florals, color blocking. You have to slim to wear slouchy pants, over-sized tees and bandage dresses. Real women with real curves should stick to what works: pencil or a-line skirts, ankle length or full-length trousers, sheath dresses, fitted jackets and tops.

How does one balance trendiness with being polished?
Pick one trend piece per look and stick to it. If the over-sized blazer is your favorite trend then wear it with slim pants, not ripped boyfriend jeans and a fedora. Wearing multiple trends at once is the fastest way to go from stylish to victim. You’ll be amazed how far subtlety will get you.

What were your favorite shows from February's fashion week and why?
Roland Mouret, Balmain, Dries Van Noten, Lanvin. They all offer something different but essential to the fall wardrobe--from Balmain’s disco party to exquisite draping and 40’s styling at Lanvin. Dries is a masterful with color and print and Roland Mouret cuts a mean dress.

Are you using any of those looks with your current clientele?
Roland Mouret’s dresses are huge this season and you’ll find draping in some spring collections.

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PRODUCT ALERT: Suncare Coverage Upcoming

Whom You Know will soon be covering sun care products and self-tanners. If you would like your company's products considered, please contact Peachy. Also, if you are wondering about a certain product as a potential buyer, please contact Peachy with the details of the product.
peachydeegan@gmail.com

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TOP TEETH: Dr. Garo Nazarian and Peachy Deegan talk about Dental Implants

What are Dental Implants? Whom You Know would like you to know!
Dental implants are titanium metal replacements for a “tooth root”. They are surgically implanted into the lower or upper jaw, and once allowed to osseo-integrate for two to sixth months, they are used to permanently anchor crowns, dentures, or bridges. Done correctly and with the right doctor, such as our favorite Dr. Garo Nazarian!, they will look and feel as good as your natural teeth. Dental implants are an ideal option for people in good general oral health who have lost a tooth or teeth due to periodontal disease, an injury, or some other reason. Although, they may seem “high tech” in their nature, they are actually more tooth salvaging then the traditional methods of bridgework, because they do not rely on the neighboring teeth for use as anchors or abutments. Find out from your primary care dentist if you are a candidate for dental implants. No matter how fabulous your outfit is, if you don't have a great smile you won't shine as brightly says Peachy Deegan!

http://www.cosmopolitandental.com/

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FASHION ALERT: Spring Looks from Brian Reyes

http://www.brianreyes.com/html/main.html

Peachy Deegan JUST heard from Brian Reyes:
Welcome to the first few official days of Spring! The weather is finally starting to warm up in New York and it's time to really bust out your Spring '09 looks. And while our Spring '09 collection is currently in stores -- the studio is getting a barrage of e-mails and calls about the Cartridge Sleeve Short Dress in Optic White (Look 1 - S9 3081) from our Spring 2009 Fashion Show, as well as the Dolman Polo (Look 20 - S9 6055) in the Tribal Stripe.

While it's sold out at stores all across the country, there are a few available online...Look 1 can be found at:

Barney's New York
Shopbop.com

While the Dolman Polo is available at:
Shopbop.com

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BIG APPLE BUSINESS: Testimonials on The Luxury Marketing Council

As a follow-up to yesterday's post, Whom You Know believes it is important its readers know of the high acclaims received by the Luxury Marketing Council. We believe some of you may be members already, but if not you may want to consider such an opportunity!

Yesterday's Post:

http://www.whomyouknow.com/2009/03/big-apple-business-luxury-marketing.html

For more information:

http://luxurymarketingcouncil.com/

Whom You Know's coverage of Founder Greg Furman:

http://www.whomyouknow.com/2009/03/movers-and-shakers-greg-furman-founder.html

The Power of The Luxury Marketing Council (since 1994)

Recent Testimonials

“I was delighted to have had the opportunity to meet Greg Furman and to be introduced to the Luxury Marketing Council. Throughout my retail career I always searched for those who shared my passion for the best there is. Greg, the Luxury Marketing Council and their members stand for what I believe represents, the best there is.”

Ira Neimark
Former CEO Bergdorf Goodman

Author of: Crossing Fifth Avenue to Bergdorf Goodman


“The Luxury Marketing Council is one of the most intelligent luxury marketing concepts of the past decade. It is high time luxury producers banded together, out of self-interest, to better expose the variety of their products and services to the market... I applaud the founders' vision and entrepreneurial spirit."
Stanley Marcus (1905-2002)

"I've known Greg Furman since 1991 when I hired him first to consult with Bergdorf Goodman to help us for the first time in the company's history to define our mission, vision and values and then in 1992 to run marketing for Bergdorf Goodman when I was chairman. From the very beginning, I have been a big supporter of Greg's efforts and The Luxury Marketing Council as was Stanley Marcus. I have watched the growth of his creation, The Luxury Marketing Council Worldwide with admiration and respect. I applaud Greg's vision and efforts. The Council is a global thought leader and relationship broker that brings the smartest luxury marketers together to win greater share of wallet from their very best customers through innovative marketing partnerships and collaborations. As founding members, Neiman Marcus and Bergdorf Goodman continue to find significant value in The Council and our membership since its founding 1994."

Burton Tansky, Chairman and C.E.O of Neiman Marcus


“When CEO's at this year's World Economic Forum in Davos cited "community building" as the most sought after talent when hiring executives, they were preaching to a choir - and Greg Furman is in the front row! The Luxury Marketing Council is in a class by itself; active community and savvy collaboration are its trademarks. The Institute for Private Investors treasures our charter membership. The relationships we have formed and strengthened through our affiliation have contributed to our success. Thank you, Greg, for creating such a powerful community!”

Charlotte B. Beyer
Founder & CEO
Institute for Private Investors

"I consider Escada's participation in the Luxury Marketing Council to be among the most productive and enlightening networking and information-sharing venues available to us. The topics are invariably highly relevant to any purveyor of luxury goods or services. The insider insights shared openly by these senior luxury executives are truly invaluable.

I have come away from every meeting with at least one new idea and one new networking peer. I highly recommend LMC participation to any luxury organization that wants to remain cutting-edge and avail themselves of the latest best-in-class practices."

Lawrence C. DeParis
President & Chief Operating Officer
Escada (USA) Inc.

“Congratulations on another successful year of interesting events and remarkable progress in growing the Luxury Marketing Council to an all new level.
I’m delighted to learn of your plans to expand the Luxury Marketing Council into an additional ten metro areas. By broadening the audience and reach of the Council, members will have even greater contact resources and opportunities to network on a truly global basis.
The Luxury Marketing Council has provided a pioneering cross-industry forum for discussions and the opportunity for establishing cooperative programs for consumer luxury companies. This link with fellow luxury marketers has been most helpful to me in my efforts of positioning Orient-Express Hotels, Trains & Cruises in the luxury travel marketplace.”

Dean P. Andrews
Vice President – North America
Orient-Express Hotels, Inc.


All that you have created and developed with the Luxury Marketing Council is a testimony to YOU! It's quite an achievement to have started this (what a brilliant idea) and grow it to where you are today. Amazing! ......and so it grows!!!!

Marjorie Morris
Sotheby's International Realty


"The Luxury Marketing Council has created a global exchange platform in this ever changing luxury arena. Greg Furman has instilled an out of the box thinking mindset which every luxury marketer requires especially in dealing with a discerning clientele. The synergies created among the brands, the intellectual dialogues and discussions, information flow and strategic relationships are invaluable.”


Colleen Caslin
Chief Operating Officer
Graff USA

"Greg - I know the Luxury Marketing Council is your brain child – but you are the heart and soul of the organization as well. What a wonderful group of people and terrific content! There certainly was a lot of energy, passion and collective intelligence in the room last night. I look forward to having an opportunity to work with you on other events in the coming months.”

Joanne Knowlton
Marketing and Research Director
Bloomberg

“Fleishman-Hillard, an international communications firm and division of Omnicom, greatly covets its membership in the Luxury Marketing Council. Since joining in 2002, we continue to reap tremendous benefits on a variety of levels. The Council is at once a ready-made resource for exposure to the frontrunners in the luxury community; a treasure trove of best practices and trends in luxury marketing; a familial network for forging strategic partnerships with like minded brands all unified by a common goal. Its greatest and most exclusive asset is its founder and chairman, Gregory Furman. He is dynamic, forward-thinking, and brings great energy and passion to the Council. With Greg's vision and role as mentor, Fleishman-Hillard has been encouraged to customize its membership to fit our business needs creating a number of proprietary, business-building initiatives such as "Think Tanks" comprised of hand picked LMC members to offer perspective on a client's marketing approach, or a three-part diversity series showcasing our firms capabilities in affluent marketing to specific thriving market segments from transgender to Hispanic. Our membership has served as a company-wide template to senior management for how to align with third parties to meet our ever-growing business needs. The membership continues to exceed expectations and has become an integral part of our firm's business plan year to year.”

Claire Behar
Senior Vice President & Partner
Fleishman-Hillard

“In the short time I have been a member of The Luxury Marketing Council, I am very pleased with the value the organization has brought to me and my company. Having been a panelist, I found the events and panel discussions very well organized and the subject matters interesting. I've also found the information regarding consumer preferences particularly informative and have met quite a few exceptional people who represent diverse products and services through our affiliation with The Luxury Marketing Council.”

Abe Chehebar
Chief Executive Officer
Ghurka


There are very few organizations that provide the benefits to members that the Luxury Marketing Council does. The Strength of the Council starts at the top with the knowledge and passion of Greg Furman. Greg and his associates understand all of the challenges that we as luxury marketers and managers face: the changing consumer, the competitive landscape, recruitment and retention of talent, and the limitless number of challenges that we face in executing strategies to grow our business. As a result, the programs that are put in place bring together a varied number of executives with a common purpose: sharing and learning. There is no doubt that I have come away from every single event with greater knowledge and understanding than when I started. Moreover, in most cases I was seated next to another executive with whom I could share my own challenges and either follow up with for possible further sharing or even joint action to the benefit of our mutual businesses. Having spent 15 years in the luxury goods industry in the US and Asia, I am truly excited to see that Gregg is growing the Luxury Marketing Council to serve our colleagues internationally.

Victor Luis
President and CEO
Baccarat

As one of the founding members of the Luxury Marketing Council, The Metropolitan Museum of Art has enjoyed for more than a decade the exceptional benefits this unique professional association has to offer. Greg Furman's brilliant leadership assures that the council continues to foster innovative strategic thinking and create opportunities for collaboration amongst top executives in the luxury goods sector. The association's membership is of the highest caliber, the speakers and discussion topics extremely insightful and relevant to today's business environment, and the ambiance always pleasantly collegial. I look forward to council events as opportunities to interact with and share knowledge with my peers while fostering the interests of the Museum.

Sally Pearson
Vice President and General Manager of Merchandise and Retail
The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Mercedes-Benz is proud to be one of the founding members of the Luxury Marketing Council. Maybach, the new ultra luxury vehicle in the Mercedes-Benz family, is carrying on the long-standing tradition of networking and partnership opportunities promoted by the Luxury Marketing Council.

Maybach has been the direct beneficiary of several alliances forged during our meetings. The ultra luxury segment is often misunderstood and underrepresented in a mass market focused industry. Here's a group that understands it, speaks to it, and builds creative inroads to penetrate this deliberately elusive segment.
A special thank you to Greg Furman for constantly seeking out new members who bring new perspective.

Karen Matri
Maybach Marketing Communications
Mercedes-Benz USA


Brioni is one of the original members and over the years the Luxury Marketing Council has offered timely advice, and direction during the explosion of the luxury business. Greg has created a tool that provides creative and stimulating insight to our luxury business. Our investment in The Luxury Marketing Council has exceeded our expectations.

Joseph J. Barrato
Chief Executive Officer
Brioni

'21' has been part of the Luxury Marketing Council for almost 10 years. We have found the sharing of best practices with other luxury brands to be stimulating and an excellent resource for creative thinking. The seemingly endless programs that are offered each month provide opportunities to gather with your peers from other luxury organizations and come away with new perspectives on contemporary issues.

Bryan McGuire
General Manager
‘21’ Club

"When we were launching Elite Traveler in 2001 Larry Pimentel, the chairman of Sea Dream Yacht Club, recommended I join The Luxury Marketing Council and meet with Greg Furman. It is the best advice I received. The Luxury Marketing Council on an ongoing basis has brought me in touch with top level marketers and managers and in the luxury space and its events have provided numerous examples of cases studies and best practice we have been able to put into practice at Elite Traveler. Greg is a wealth of information and inspiration for me and Elite Traveler!"

Douglas D. Gollan
President and Editor-in-Chief
Elite Traveler

"Wonderful 'think tank' session for Sanctuary this morning, and the impact that a think tank will have on this is important. I hope you sometimes take a moment and reflect on how great an impact you have - you have reached us professionally, personally, and now even in how we think of our role in the overall fabric of humanity."

Tina Adolfsson
Polo Ralph Lauren
Senior Director, Business Development

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