Astonish Magazine Launch Party with Designer Phuong My for NY Fashion Week from TheSalonGuy on Vimeo.
Mercedes Fashion Week is here in New York and the shows have begun all over the city. This event, produced by Marcy Clark of Yellow Sky Agency and held at the Gansevoort Park Avenue, was to celebrate the launch of Astonish Magazine. Astonish Magazine is a publication that showcases emerging artists, photographers, models and designers from around the world. Also featured was a fashion show with designs from world renown designer Phuong My.
I got backstage to talk to Eric Alt, Celebrity Hairstylist and Owner of Eric Alt Salon to discuss the hairstyles he was creating for the show. We captured him and his team creating beautiful sleek looks with a very interesting and unique look that highlighted the designs of Phuong My.
The turnout was incredible! Great space, great atmosphere, great people and an amazing event.
Once again I was on the Red Carpet interviewing attendees, celebrities and the people that helped make this event possible.
Below is a press release on the event created by Marcy Clark of Yellow Sky Agency.
Media Contact: Marcy Clark
Director, Yellow Sky Publicity
cell: 212.729.9619 fax: 212.208.2579
Marcy@yellowskyagency.com
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
ASTONISH MAGAZINE LAUNCHES THIS NEW YORK FASHION WEEK
Announces Collaboration With Designer Phuong My To Debut Corset-Inspired Collection
Sept. 7th 8-11pm at The Gansevoort Park Avenue
Event chairs: ASTONISH Publisher Ryan Chua, EngieStyle Founder Engie Hassan, Financier & MyModel.com Founder David Cote, Publicist & Women’s Mafia Founder Marcy Clark, Jewelry Designer J. Rudy Lewis, ASTONISH VP of Operations Brandon Leong
Host Committee: Seven Bar Foundation Chairwoman Renata M. Black, Seven Bar Foundation President Kim Hoedeman, Gossip Queen & Radio Host Flo Anthony, Designer Sabina Les, Yellow Sky Agency Founder Alejandro Beitler, Music Producer & Airgo Music Founder Jimmy Greco, R&B Artist AC Lincoln, Punk Burlesque Artist Ming Vaadka, Producer Patrick Terry and Lita Asscher of Royal Asscher Diamonds
New York, NY. September 2011. Ask publisher Ryan Chua where he got the divine inspiration for ASTONISH Magazine and he will tell you to look no further than your local newsstand. Month after month magazines line the newsstands packed with the same tired fashion editorials and banal commentary – one indistinguishable from the next. ASTONISH Magazine embodies its name – it astonishes readers with brave, edgy original images chosen purely for their visual merit. It is the answer to an industry starved for smart, unique, and visually stimulating Fashion & Art content. This category defying publication is not merely a high-end print magazine, but a multi-media platform for emerging artists to showcase their talent in a global spotlight. Its goal is to inspire, reinvent, and revolutionize the fading publication industry.
The wait will be over come September, when ASTONISH Magazine debuts with a truly unique Fashion Show Launch Party. In conjunction with the Seven Bar Foundation, fashion insiders and celebrities alike will come together to view Phuong My’s new couture collection. Proving once again that ASTONISH Magazine is more than just another pretty face on the newsstand – it brings together the present and future creative talents. A celeb-studded event, guests will include major Fashion Stylists, Editors and Insiders, as well as popular actors, musicians and reality television stars. Guests will enjoy hip cocktails by Sakiri Vodka, delicious wine by Biso Moscato and Wines, mediterranean snacks by Bite Size New York and gourmet confections by Luxx Chocolat, all whilst dancing to the tunes of DJ Jay McElfresh.
ASTONISH chose Phuong My because she embodies an essential mission of the magazine: to inspire, redefine, and revolutionize the Fashion and Publication Industry by giving focus to the best emerging Fashion Artists working today. Vietnam born Phuong My has already proved her Fashion Credentials and stunned the style cognoscenti in San Francisco, New York City and Asia, being featured in top tier Fashion Shows such as the Women’s Mafia Spring ’11 Mercedes Benz Fashion Week Show and BLACK V in San Francisco. This Summer Phuong My is being honored as the closing Fashion Show designer for Tokyo’s Fashion Week event, featuring Miss Japan and Miss Universe contestants.
Her work has recently been seen in prestigious publications such as Italian Vogue, Elle Vietnam, Haute Magazine, Asterisk Magazine, Truxury Magazine and more. As a Stylist and Art Director, she has already been tapped for Elle Vietnam and Harper’s Bazaar Vietnam. Her work will be featured in Vogue Mexico as well as Harper’s Bazaar’s first issue in Vietnam this Summer.
Despite an abundance of reality shows, books, and movies centered around the fashion publication world, it still remains opaque to those outside of it. ASTONISH is unique in that it invites emerging artists (photographers, stylists, fashion designers, models and collaborators) to submit their work for each issue. Every issue is defined by a theme, Issue One being: Love Lust Desire. From there, submitting artists have complete creative freedom to interpret the theme in their work. Unlike other overly commercialized publications, ASTONISH is a movement uniting artists and their work under the ASTONISH curatorial eye. With stunning imagery, insightful social commentary, and interviews with industry professionals, ASTONISH delivers a powerful experience to its readers.
While so many magazines these days talk at their readers, ASTONISH seeks to have a dialogue with their readers. While there is no substitute for the tactile experience of the print magazine, visionary developer Richard McWilliams is making sure the ASTONISH experience continues in the digital realm. Online, ASTONISH will not only feature videos, behind the scenes featurettes, and beautiful premium images, but a unique online community that will keep the illuminating dialogue going. In addition to this, McWilliams, who acts as Chief Technology Office, will soon be introducing a revolutionary way to connect with the global fashion community with the new version of AstonishMagazine.com in the Fall. ASTONISH Magazine truly embraces the innate qualities of the print and digital forms and seeks to bring a modern approach to delivering the finest fashion and art masterpieces to their readers. As the first print magazine created for the digital age ASTONISH provides a unique opportunity for advertisers. With innovative all-encompassing advertising plans, ASTONISH advertisers will reach influential readers wherever they go, from the page to the computer screen and beyond.
Gearing up for its hotly anticipated inaugural issue in the Fall; ASTONISH’s digital magazine and blog content is already read in over 30 countries. With a core base of readers that are fashion students and industry professionals from around the globe – its appeal extends to all those who desire a serious career in the fashion industry. The ASTONISH reader includes aspiring and established photographers, fashionistas, bloggers, stylists, models, designers, and anyone who has been searching for the visually stimulating magazine that this industry has been missing. With an ever-growing audience, the ASTONISH team plans to capture 50,000 new readers with each quarterly issue of the magazine – with as many visits to the online site per month. The wait will be over come September, when ASTONISH Magazine debuts with a truly unique Fashion Show Launch Party. In conjunction with the Seven Bar Foundation, fashion insiders and celebrities alike will come together to view Phuong My’s new couture collection. Proving once again that ASTONISH Magazine is more than just another pretty face on the newsstand – it brings together the present and future creative talents. Join the movement, be a creative leader of the future, and prepare yourself to be astonished when ASTONISH Magazine ushers in the new era of publication in September.
Astonish Magazine has headquarters around the world, from San Francisco to New York and Europe. Read the first issue and become a part of the movement at www.astonishmagazine.com.
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Fashion & Beauty Week Mixer 2011 Red Carpet Footage from TheSalonGuy from TheSalonGuy on Vimeo.
Please enjoy the Red Carpet Footage of the Fashion & Beauty Week Mixer held at 46 Lounge in Totowa, NJ brought to you by TheSalonGuy.
Fashion & Beauty Week 2011 will be held at the Pleasantdale Chateau in West Orange, NJ on Monday, October 3rd and Tuesday, October 4th.
Emerging designers, famous hair stylists, celebrities, and industry leaders came together with the public for the highly anticipated show. Beauty paired with fashion on the runway for an explosion of high-end designs and cutting-edge hair trends. Celebrity appearances, swag bags and novel additions like a Yanina & Co. diamond showcase and Lord & Taylor beauty bar made the inaugural event a night to remember.
This year’s event will benefit the Diabetes Research Institute, which leads the world in cure-focused research. As the largest and most comprehensive research center dedicated to curing diabetes, the DRI is aggressively working to shrink the timeline toward the discovery of a biological cure for this disease.
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Project Ladybug presents Wine, Women & Shoes at the Brownstone from TheSalonGuy on Vimeo.
Please enjoy this video of Project Ladybug’s Wine, Women & Shoes 5th Annual Ladies Night Out held at the Brownstone in Paterson, NJ. Dina Manzo, formerly of The Real Housewives of New Jersey, founded Project Ladybug and hosted an event full of love, support and entertainment. Vendors, Celebs, family and friends came to support a great cause and charity to help St. Joseph’s Children’s Hospital.
Project Ladybug provides assistance to young children and their families while they are receiving treatment for serious and life-threatening illnesses at St. Joseph’s Children’s Hospital in Paterson, NJ. Project Ladybug funding is used to provide direct program support, to purchase toys, games, and computers for entertainment and treatment incentives, to provide special therapies such as art, and other entertainments to ease the minds of young patients while they undergo painful or stressful treatment regimens. Project Ladybug also sends young patients and their families to special trips such as sporting events, local attractions, theme parks, restaurants, and other morale-boosting activities to attempt to improve attitudes and outcomes.
Project Ladybug has hosted two Spa Days to provide the mothers of children being treated at St. Joseph’s with a much-needed day of pampering. The group has also provided in-kind donations of party supplies, gifts, food, entertainment, and volunteers to make birthday and holiday celebrations special. Project Ladybug holds fundraisers throughout the year to raise money from the members’ local communities. Proceeds from all of Project Ladybug’s events and activities are directed to the Project Ladybug Fund at St. Joseph’s Children’s Hospital.
In additional to the ongoing activities listed above, proceeds from Ladies Night Out have been used to fund a complete refurbishment of a treatment room for Pediatric Hem/Onc patients to make their experience more pleasant and child-friendly, and to fund the creation of a rooftop playground area to provide much-needed space for children and their families to enjoy fresh air and physical activity.
Please enjoy this video and special thanks to all of the sponsors of this event.
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Jerseylicious Season 3 Red Carpet Premiere and Interviews from TheSalonGuy on Vimeo.
Please enjoy this episode of the Season 3 Red Carpet Premiere of Jerseylicious held at 4Sixty6 Lounge in West Orange, NJ hosted by The Hip Event. I got to talk to the Jerseylicious cast members including Tracy, Olivia, Filippo, Alexa, Gayle, Christy, Anthony, Lorenzo, Jacquelina, Doria, fans of the show and much more action. Expect more drama, intensity, teasing and conflicts. Jerseylicious can be seen Sundays on the Style Network 8/7 c and 10/11c. Thanks for watching! www.thesalonguy.com
TheSalonGuy at Patricia Fields for a book signing for “Spa Wars” By Lora Condon from TheSalonGuy on Vimeo.
Friday May 6th at the House of Field, Fashion & Beauty insiders gathered together to support the Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation (GLAAD) were among the first to get a signed copy and face-to-face with Author Lora Condon. Style icon Patricia Field and the New York Social Club, The Women’s Mafia, are hosting this glamorous book launch event for SPA WARS: The Ugly Truth About The Beauty Industry.
In addition to being able to snag one of the first signed copies of SPA WARS, guests of the event were also able to enjoy Salon & Beauty treatments at special rates all day at the Salon at Patricia Field and they will be able to compete in the SPA WARS themed Fierce Photo Contest, judged by special VIP guests including, Celebrity hairstylist Eric Alt, Radio and Television personality Flo Anthony, Royal Stylist Engie Hassan, Music Impresario Lori Michaels, Award Winning Beauty Queen Miss Tiffany and surprise guests.
I talked to the Staff at the Salon in Patricia Fields and they offer great services to clients and have a lot of experience. They are ready to take on any challenge and welcome new clients into their cozy yet trendy atmosphere.
In “SPA WARS: The Ugly Truth about the Beauty Industry”, Celebrity Makeup Artist, Esthetician and Consumer Advocate Lora Condon reveals the true secrets of the Spa and Beauty Industry, along with tips and advice to get the most out of your investment in beauty products.
This unique benefit for GLAAD, the nation’s lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) media advocacy and anti-defamation organization, features a red carpet, top shelf Chambord Cocktails, Butternuts Beer, treats from Empanada Mama and the Stuffed Cupcake, a 20% discount throughout the store and prizes all night long! Guests will enjoy electro-rock tunes by DJ Sharri Model and get their photo taken by celebrity photographer Montana.
Lora Condon, aka “The Beauty Buster,” is a recognized expert on revitalizing Spa and Beauty businesses and her popular new memoir and call for greater integrity and transparency in the beauty industry, is being reviewed extremely favorably. American Spa Magazine compared it to “Kitchen Confidential” for the Spa Set. And Spa Wish called it “a candid memoir” and “a hoot.”
The Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation (GLAAD) amplifies the voice of the LGBT community by empowering real people to share their stories, holding the media accountable for the words and images they present, and helping grassroots organizations communicate effectively. By ensuring that the stories of LGBT people are heard through the media, GLAAD promotes understanding, increases acceptance, and advances equality. www.glaad.org
“Spa Wars: The Ugly Truth About the Beauty Industry” the new book by Consumer Advocate, Beauty Myth Buster and Certified Esthetician Lora Condon brings together the funniest true stories and the professional insight gleamed from over 15 years in the Spa and beauty industry. Irreverent, insightful, hilarious and actionable, “Spa Wars” is an invaluable tome for beauty junkies and wellness purists alike.
Lora Condon is known for her healing hands, professional demeanor and no-nonsense approach to beauty and skin care. As a professional makeup artist for film, television and celebrities, a licensed esthetician, a Reiki master and a consumer advocate, Lora is a sought after Beauty Expert, Spa Consultant and Motivational Trainer. As a professional make-up artist, Lora’s work has appeared in publications such as, Ladies Home Journal, The New York Times, Time Out New York and on television in spots for Good Morning America, The View, Larry King, CNN, Fox News and ESPN. As the owner of “Magic Hands Skin and Body Spa” she he has won awards for her esthetic work such as the three National Awards by Spa Week readers and she has served as the Director of Esthetics for a 5,000 square foot day spa in North Jersey. After being personally trained and working for the “brow guru”, Anastasia of Beverly Hills, Lora honed her skills for the perfect brow. She served as the Northeast Sales and Training Manager for Anastasia. Lora is also a certified Xtreme Lash technician and is known affectionately as the “Lash Dr.” among her celebrity and socialite clientele. For more on Lora Condon and “Spa Wars” visit Lora’s site www.makeupwithme.com.
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TheSalonGuy @ Best Buy Theater Featuring Nicki Minaj, The Roots and the new Casio Tryx Camera from TheSalonGuy on Vimeo.
DOVER, NJ, March 14, 2011 ― Casio America, Inc. today announced that consumers throughout the U.S. will now have a chance to attend the exclusive TRYX OUT: NYC 2011 launch party at the Best Buy Theater in New York City. By simply registering for a free account with Casio’s new Imaging Square network service, consumers will automatically be entered in a sweepstakes to win one of five, all expense paid trips for themselves and a guest to TRYX OUT: NYC 2011, or one of 12 TRYX™ cameras. To register and for the complete list of rules and regulations, please, visit the Casio Facebook page at http://on.fb.me/ekFEQD.
The official launch party for Casio’s much anticipated and groundbreaking TRYX digital camera, TRYX OUT: NYC 2011 takes place April 7th and will feature the Grammy award-winning Roots with a special guest performance by Nicki Minaj, one of hip-hop’s hottest female artists. Attendees will be able to experience these riveting performances and be one of the first in the country to get a firsthand look at the Casio TRYX before it hits store shelves.
“This is a once in a lifetime opportunity for hip-hop fans,” said Toshi Iguchi, Senior General Manager, Digital Imaging Division, Casio America Inc. “Now, no matter where they may be, fans will have a chance to join Nicki Minaj and The Roots in the heart of New York City as they help Casio celebrate the launch of the TRYX with one of their electrifying performances at the Best Buy Theater.”
A recent initiative that encourages consumers to enhance their creativity, Imaging Square is an easy-to-use and free online service that will transform prized photos into compelling pieces of art. An entirely new form of photographic expression; Imaging Square is fully compatible with images taken from any brand of camera or device. Users simply upload their image and then take advantage of the editing options available through Imaging Square to transform that image into their own work of art. Users’ Digital Photo Art can be saved on the Web site, shared with others or even sent as a greeting card.
TRYX is a registered trademark of CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD. Any other company or product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders.
About Nicki Minaj
Nicki Minaj is a Grammy nominated, platinum selling Cash Money recording artist. “Pink Friday” became the 1st female rap album to stay in top 10 for 14 consecutive weeks. Nicki also became the 1st female rapper to top the Billboard charts in over 8 years with her hit single “Your Love”. She also became the first female rapper to have 7 songs simultaneously on Billboard’s HOT 100 chart in 2010. Rolling Stone dubbed her “The New Queen of Hip Hop.”
About The Roots
With the premiere of “Late Night with Jimmy Fallon” on March 2, 2009, The Roots joined host Jimmy Fallon as one of the coolest house bands in late night television history. The Roots are the influential and critically acclaimed Philadelphia-based band — described by Rolling Stone as “one of the greatest live acts in the world” and by the Boston Globe as the “greatest hip-hop band in the land”. The band has paved the way for live instrumental rap and has won numerous awards for its jazz-influenced, eclectic approach to hip-hop, including two Grammy’s and a 2007 NAACP Image Award. For additional information, visit http://www.theroots.com.
About Casio America, Inc.
Casio America, Inc., Dover, N.J., is the U.S. subsidiary of Casio Computer Co., Ltd., Tokyo, Japan, one of the world’s leading manufacturers of consumer electronics and business equipment solutions, established in 1957. Casio America, Inc. markets calculators, keyboards, digital cameras, mobile presentation devices, disc title and label printers, watches, cash registers and other consumer electronic products. Casio has strived to realize its corporate creed of “creativity and contribution” through the introduction of innovative and imaginative products. For more information, visit http://di.casio.com/ or http://pressroom.di.casio.com/.
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TheSalonGuy with Anthony Lombardi of Jerseylicious from TheSalonGuy on Vimeo.
Please enjoy this quick but fun video of me with Anthony Lombardi of Jerseylicious and Owner of Anthony Robert Salon, in Verona, New Jersey. He shares some insight on Season 3 of Jerseylicious.
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Official Be-Cause Kick Off Charity Event Video founded by Millennium from TheSalonGuy on Vimeo.
Be IN with the Be-Cause – IN NYC that is. If you were one of the lucky ones to attend Millennium’s first ever Be-Cause kick off charity event then you already know that it was a huge success. About two hundred and forty five invited beauty professionals came together at the beautiful Tela Design Studio in New York City to support the Be-Cause and celebrate being more. Guests were able to rub elbows with some of the industries biggest names including Ted Gibson, Gayle Giacomo, Brig Van Osten, Angie Katsanevas, George Ortiz, Donald Francis, Philip Pelusi, Carmen Depasquale, Justin Depasquale, Marco Pelusi, Matt Beck, April Barton, Brian Buterbaugh, TJ Romeland, David Evangelista, Amy Michleb, John Harms and more.
Red carpet interviews, model presentations, and flashes from photographers, resembled a scene from the Oscars or Emmy’s. The mood was light and fun as people everywhere spoke to their “Be” word. “My word is be authentic,” says President and CEO of Millennium Salon Software & Founder of the Be-Cause. “I try to be a real leader and person that people can trust.”
In efforts to raise money for Beauty Changes Lives it is no doubt that Millennium Salon Software, founders of the Be-Cause, did everything possible to make this an unforgettable night. Their hard work paid off; the event helped raise thousands of dollars towards sending students to beauty school. John Harms is passionate about making an impact on the industry, “The future of our industry lies in our students and I am grateful to be able to help make a difference.”
Stay tuned for video and pictures on the Millennium Salon Software Facebook page (http://www.facebook.com/MilenniumbyHarms) or by checking out the Be-Cause website at www.dontjustbe.com.
New Jersey Reality Show Auction benefiting Project Ladybug from TheSalonGuy on Vimeo.
NJ reality TV stars came together to donate clothing and accessories for fans to bid on at this live and silent auction event. Items were donated from hit shows such as Jersey Shore, Jerseylicious, The Real Housewives of NJ and Cake Boss.
This was a great event that went to a great cause. Please enjoy my event coverage and interviews.
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Richie Sambora & Nikki Lund Fall 2011 Fashion Show Interviews and Runway Show from TheSalonGuy on Vimeo.
STYLE360′s WTB Fall Fashion Show presented by Polaroid Sunglasses.
Bon Jovi Guitarist and Musician/Designer Nikki Lund showcased their White Trash Beautiful (WTB) Line at NY Fashion Week 2011. WTB is a contemporary women’s line with masculine tailored pieces with heavy trims on soft fabrics. The hair was rock and roll fierce and the looks were a great combo of rock meets sheik and sexy.
Please enjoy my Red Carpet interviews with stars including Chaske Spencer of Twilight, Richie Sambora, Vince De Paul, Housewives or New York and more!
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Celebrity Red Carpet Interviews from Marc Bouwers 3D Fashion Show 2011 from TheSalonGuy on Vimeo.
Please enjoy these interviews which were filmed at The Soho House in NY. The event was historical! The first ever 3d Fashion Show created by Marc Bouwer and the beautiful Selita Ebanks. This film was a total fantasy turned into reality. A beautiful vision, journey and collaboration. Please enjoy interviews from Marc Bouwer, George Ortiz, Reshma Shetty, Dina Manzo, Teresa Giudice, Jacqueline Laurita, Alex McCord, Mark Indelicato, Deborah Cox, Johnny Weir, Orfeh, Malik So Shic.
Stay tuned for more coverage from NY Fashion Week Fall 2011.
Seven Bar Foundation Lingerie NY 2010, Sophia Vergara, Veronica Webb, Russell Simmons, George Ortiz from TheSalonGuy on Vimeo.
TheSalonGuy covering Lingerie NY 2010 Seven Bar Foundation Charity Event and Fashion show. Please enjoy interviews with Russell Simmons, Michelle Rodriguez, New York Housewives and more. Featuring Designs by Carine Gilson and Atsuko Kudo. Hair led by George Ortiz and his Team.
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Jerseylicious Season 2 Red Carpet Premiere from TheSalonGuy on Vimeo.
TheSalonGuy live on the Red carpet for the Season 2 Premiere of the hit Jersey Reality show Jerseylicious. A Salon full of drama, hair, teasing, beautiful women, and more!
You don’t want to miss this amazing coverage!
