Rosie’s Broadway Stars Sparkle, in “Once on this Island jr.”

July 30, 2010 by  
Filed under FEATURED, LIFESTYLE, THE DAILY

The minute I received the invite to attend a performance by Rosie’s Kids, I pictured 5 year olds in tutus, and sunflower hats singing “You Are My Sunshine” followed by a medley of preschool classics.  The way I saw it I’d smile and enjoy a cute little performance by cute little kids and while still riding high on all that sweetness I’d attend the after party at the penthouse and “treat” myself to a little grown up liquid candy supplied by sponsor Devotion Vodka. Imagine my surprise at being floored by a troupe of super talented young adults and pre-teens who in just one hour managed to restore my faith in the performing arts. Read more

Giant Step’s SummerStage 2010 presents Raphael Saadiq

July 30, 2010 by  
Filed under FEATURED, MUSIC + SOUNDS

In the middle of a heatwave, nothing could turn music lovers away from Central Park on a Saturday afternoon. Young and old gathered to enjoy as SummerStage and Giant StepRaphael Saadiq presented the music of headliner singer/songwriter/producer. Read more

H&M Re-Opens in Harlem

July 30, 2010 by  
Filed under FASHION

H&M, Hennes & Mauritz, the international fashion retailer and Uptown Magazine celebrated the grand re-opening of H&M Harlem in New York last night. The preview, a red-carpet event, was open to VIP and press from 7pm-10pm. Guests enjoyed music, drinks provided by Belvedere, an array of hors d’oeuvres, and 25% off the evening’s purchases. Read more

B. Marie Handbag Giveaway!

We’re excited to announce a very special giveaway from one of our favorite designers, Briana Bigham! B. Marie is a luxury handbag and luggage collection by designer Briana Bigham. She hails from Atlanta, GA, but had a diverse upbringing living in such cities as Dallas, Kansas City, and Seattle. A graduate of the prestigious Fashion Institute of Technology with a degree in Design she has worked for many lines including: ESPRIT, Laundry by Shelli Segal, Nautica, and Victoria’s Secret PINK. Read more

Enter our ‘HawthoRNe’ Giveaway!

July 28, 2010 by  
Filed under CONTEST + GIVEAWAYS

The doors of Richmond Trinity have closed… permanently. That’s the dramatic reality that opens the second season of TNT’s powerful medical drama, HAWTHORNE. This past June, the hit series returned with star and executive producer Jada Pinkett Smith (The Women, The Matrix trilogy) as Christina Hawthorne, a Chief Nursing Officer ready for battle on the front lines of a war against declining patient services and hospital budget cuts. HAWTHORNE is told from the point of view of nurses as they struggle against the odds to deliver the best care possible. Read more

Star Style | Holly Robinson Peete Glows in a Golden Ensemble

July 28, 2010 by  
Filed under FASHION

HollyRod Foundation founder, Holly Robinson Peete donned gold from head to toe at the charity’s 12th Annual Design Care Event on Saturday, July 24th in Los Angeles. The actress and philanthropist paired fine gold jewelry by Carla Amorim and Ippolita with a gold sequined, Indian inspired dress by Naeem Khan. Kudos to stylist Tod Hallman for her golden glam ensemble!

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