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Celebrity Stylist Derek Warburton & Bottomless Closet are teaming up to present “Real Fashion. Real Women. Runway Show” as a grand finale for New York Fashion Week and we, at SocialVixen, want to send you! The event includes Complimentary Cocktails Courtesy of Svedka, Music by DJ Kiss, and  will feature looks by some of the hottest fashion designers including Nicole Miller, Betsey Johnson, Rachel Comey, Lela Rose, Krizia, Kim Hicks, Ivana Helsinki, Leila Shams, Joseph, and more! While the fashion will be fabulous, the main attraction of the night will be showing your support for the women of Bottomless Closet.

At Bottomless Closet, women who are surviving different perils in life whether it is homelessness, abuse or job loss find a safe place to re-build their strength and self confidence. Tomorrow’s event will feature 24 REAL New York women from Bottomless Closet who have been cast to walk in the show as a way to bring REAL fashion to the runway. These women, whose sizes range from 4-12, will prove that not only do fashion designers design with glamour in mind, but to show that our industry cares about its real consumer, the women who wear the clothes. It will be the last official show on the Fashion Week calendar (the Empire Hotel is conveniently located across the street from the Lincoln Center) and will be a mix of participating designers, editors, celebrities, friends, and supporters.

To enter, you just have to do 2 easy steps: 1) Click the ‘like’ button for Facebook – located at the bottom of this post and 2) Leave a comment so I know you entered! You MUST leave a comment below or I cannot see that you entered. If you don’t comment then you have not entered.

You can also purchase additional tickets at http://realfashionrealwomen.eventbrite.com/

Tickets includes access to this extraordinary event, taking place on February 16th at 8pm, starting off with a cocktail reception, followed by the inspirational runway show and topped off with a fabulous after-party at the Empire Hotel’s rooftop lounge. There is additional information about Bottomless Closet and the event’s host after the jump…

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Interview with Senior Interior Designer at Ford Motor Company, Anthony Prozzi

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Anthony Prozzi is the Senior Interior Designer at Ford Motor Company and a recent speaker at the State of Style Summit, where I had the opportunity to sit down with the fashion expert and ask him a few questions.

His answers were surprisingly bold and give an unexpected insight into the directional design that Ford is going – edgy, relevant, aggressive, and what Anthony refers to as a cerebral endeavor.

During our conversation, I asked him about his current design aesthetic as well as how his time working for Donna Karan has helped shape his outlook on the design process. We also addressed the hot topic of sustainability and the environmental impact of the automobile industry and even touched base on what it means to be relevant in today’s market.  Below are the questions and answers from our conversation.

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Aruba Gifts Patriots Players a Tropical Vacation!

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One of my favorite travel destinations, Aruba, is once again stepping up to the plate with their innovative ways to promote the “Happy Island”.  As Super Bowl runners-up, the New England Patriots have received an offer from our friends at the Aruba Tourism Authority,  to take a trip to Aruba and see first hand, what the island has to offer.

In fact, the Aruba Tourism Authority has offered not just an invite, but an all-expenses paid trip for the entire Patriots roster (I wonder if Gisele is included on the sweet deal). “While only the MVP of the winning club has the opportunity to jet off to another well-known destination (It is custom for the MVP to receive a trip to Disney), Aruba is making the offer to the entire New England squad,” the ATA wrote in a press release. “We want to acknowledge and celebrate the hard work, dedication and season-long success of the team, despite their loss,” said CEO Ronella Tjin Asjoe in the statement. “We believe there is no better place to recover after a loss than Aruba. After all, we are known as ‘One Happy Island.’”

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Video: Cee Lo Green Endorses Las Vegas

I’m a huge fan of Las Vegas and go there as often as I can. So, I was excited to learn that Cee Lo Green is the star of this new ad from the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority (LVCVA). In the video,  Cee Lo figures out that the best way to duck the paparazzi is to head to Las Vegas, where the paps chasing him are unable to follow due to the legendary myth that “What happens in Vegas, Stays in Vegas”. While, I can personally assure you that, that is not true, I do enjoy this video and hope you will too! Video below.
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Today: Ski Day at Catamount in Hillsdale NY

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One of my absolute favorite things about winter is ski season. I love the thrill of height and speed and the challenge of taking on new trails.

Today, I am going to be skiing at Catamount which is located on the Massachusetts / New York state line near South Egremont, Massachusetts. Catamount is one of the oldest original operating ski areas in the Northeast and I’m super excited to get on the slopes!

Making today’s adventure even more exciting, is the fact that I will be testing out my new Rossignol skis and Salomon boots (lined with the softest polar fleece lining ever). Yay, for ski day! Below are some photos from my most recent ski trip (last week) at Mohawk Mountain in Connecticut.

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William and Kate’s Vacation on the Island of Mustique

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Soaking up some sun and some amazing views of the Caribbean, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge recently enjoyed some alone time (comparatively speaking, of course minus all the body guards, staff, and visiting family members) at the Aurora House on the Island of Mustique.

The Aurora House is a gorgeous vacation home that has three master bedroom suites (for visiting friends and family to stay) with a large great room for gathering, an outdoor dining gazebo, and several outdoor terraces with spectacular vistas of the Caribbean Sea and Atlantic Ocean. This luxury rental has plenty of sophisticated touches that are sure to keep it’s guests busy exploring like a sunset viewing deck, unique pools, (a plunge pool & rock dipping pond), and fascinating art and collectibles in each of the rooms.  While this villa invites lounging, there’s also plenty to do in the local area as well. Like most of the Caribbean, local activities include scuba diving, horseback riding, spa excursions, and of course, there are plenty of pristine beaches to explore. (Though my guess is that the royal couple took some time to relax).

See more photos of Prince William and Kate Middleton’s vacation home below.

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Luxury Ship Runs Aground off the Coast of Tuscany

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I recently signed up for a cruise and let me tell you, seeing these photos certainly has me second guessing! Over 4,200 people were forced to evacuate after this luxury cruise ship ran aground off the coast of Tuscany, sending water pouring through a 160-foot gash in the hull.

The cruise ship, Costa Concordia, currently leans on its starboard side off the port at Giglio where officials are still looking for passengers, most of which managed to escape. Can you imagine what a cruise ship looks like from the inside in this position? Falling glass, furniture, etc. and then having to scramble up vertical corridors that are no longer walkable and filling with water – incredibly scary!!! See more photos below:

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