Well New York, it has been an intense few days. I was lucky. My Upper West Side abode I came out relatively unscathed, (well minus suffering withdrawl from lack of local Chinese food). When I ventured out today there were some branches down and some water on the streets, but overall things looked pretty normal… Continue Reading
Category Archives: SCENE
FRANKENSTORM NYC: DIY-#HurricaneParty from a former Louisiana resident
It’s a windy day in New York City, and even the cynical New Yorkers are starting to freak the f&*k out. On the right Hurricane Sandy is heading straight for the city and it is highly possible it may combine with a giant Nor’easter bullying in from the left … what does this mean? That… Continue Reading
DIY-NYC’s OFFICIAL HALLOWEEN PARTY LIST … & hilarious costume ideas for 2012
It’s America’s favorite time of year again .. no not 4th July or Thanksgiving, but rather October 31st, NATIONAL DRESS LIKE A HOOKER DAY… Halloween! For you NYC ladies ready to bust out that Sexy-Nurse/Cop/Bumble Bee/Serial Killer/Garbage Collector and all the men who love this holiday because it’s an all you can look buffet of T&A…here… Continue Reading
J-LO is so 2001 … Meet The Real Wedding Planner: CHRISTINE PAUL
On a decidedly lovely New York afternoon, I entered the foyer of The Plaza Hotel as I had an appointment to meet the charming wedding and event planner CHRISTINE PAUL of CHRISTINE PAUL EVENTS in the elegant PALM COURT for a little afternoon tea and conversation. Greeted with tea, artesian munchies, and a round of champagne courtesy of a mutual friend… Continue Reading
ANTONIO’S WORLD: Art & Haute Couture in the Age of Studio 54
New York. In a city with such an abundance of cultural and artistic activities, it’s sometimes overwhelming to try to pick just one! With so many options to choose from, I sometimes find myself in a situation where I either have to try and squeeze two or three events into one evening, or I just… Continue Reading
PREP 101: THE HARRIMAN CUP 2012
It was a cloudy day hopping off the LIRR to Old Westbury where yours truly was invited to sing the national anthem for the 28th Annual Harriman Cup – a legendary rivalry between the alumni polo teams of Yale University and the University of Virginia. The teams faced off at The Meadowbrook Polo Club to raise money… Continue Reading