Every Friday, glam up your weekend with our must have style and beauty recommendations. Whether it’s the sexy belt to compliment your outfit or the ultimate rouge for that ‘come hither look,’ we’ve got you covered. Have a fav you want us to try out? Send the info our way and we’ll give it the rundown to make sure it’s socialite worthy.
Gabrielle Williams Choo
Wellness Living‘s – Pearl Essence Regenerating Night Cream
A few years ago. It is AMAZING! The Regenerating cream is based on a 3,500 year old recipe. The original formula was used in Traditional Chinese Medicine by doctors to regenerate skin that was scarred or damaged.
$29 Good skin care does not have to be EXPENSIVE!!!!!!!!
It has no damaging chemicals therefor promotes beautiful skin growth.
My beauty tip for beautiful young looking skin .. AVOID COFFEE !!!!!!!
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The 6-foot-4 in her heels, Potomac, Maryland native has her eye on British royalty. The dark-haired beauty dished at the fund-raiser held at New York’s Four Seasons on Tuesday about Prince Harry, who was the guest of honor.
“He is doing a wonderful job of representing your country here. Miss USA is like royalty in the States, so I am really hoping to meet him. He is single, right? Well so am I. Wouldn’t it be wonderful if we married. And he is very tall and good looking, I hear. Perfect. We are meant to be.”
The 28-year-old was guest of honor at a glitzy reception thrown by the American Friends of The Royal Foundation of The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and Prince Harry.
Other notable guests included Black Eyed Peas singer Will.I.Am, Sean Lennon, son of John Lennon and Yoko Ono, Rudin real estate heiress Beth de Woody and Bright Lights Big City author John McInerney and his socialite and philanthropist wife Anne Hearst-Mcinerney, sister of Patti Hearst, and the daughter of publishing tycoon Randolph J Hearst.
About The Royal Foundation of The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and the Prince:
The American Friends of The Royal Foundation of The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and Prince Harry is a non-profit organisation with tax-exempt status under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.
The American Friends areas of interest are similar to those of The Royal Foundation of The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and Prince Harry, a charity formed under the laws of England. The American Friends organization frequently makes grants to The Royal Foundation of The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and Prince Harry to support its programs or co-invests in charities selected by the American Friends organization.
Through funds raised at the Foundation Polo Challenge in Santa Barbara, California, grants from the American Friends have supported the Foundation’s work with Walking With The Wounded, SSAFA mentoring project and the creation of the Endeavour Fund.
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L to R: Jana Sedlakova, Michele Hudson, Tammy Britt, Jeana Keough and Rachel Wang Pang at The Observatory
Tuesday, May 21, 2013
7PM – 10PM
Washington DC
Held on Tuesday, May 21st at The Observatory, the hottest rooftop at the hippest boutique hotel, The Graham Georgetown.
Give us your best summer look for an evening of stars “Glamorous Cocktail Attire.”
Local DC celebs, scenesters, publicists, bloggers, politicos and philanthropists will be in attendance.
These monthly events raise awareness and funds for the ladies of SWS pet charities and causes, while we raise a glass to their efforts.
RSVP Required
$40 Donation includes Raffle Ticket
Additional Raffle tickets 5 for $20
Farm to Table Light Bites
DeAngelo Hall – Washington Redskin
Yolene Legrand – Fine Art Artist
Ashley Boalch
Jamie Bowersox
Victoria Gaither
Cindy Kemper
Erin Lyons
Camelia C. Mazard
Victoria Michael
Rachel Wang Pang
Jana Sedlakova
Tahera Zamanzada
Dimitris George
- 20 Minute Massage from Magic and Health in Tyson’s Corner donated by Rachel Wang Pang (Value $25)
- A Swan Boutique Heart Cuff bracelet symbolizing Locked by LOVE donated by Shiloh Corcel
- Haircut by the Creative Director of Arthur Christine Dusan Grante (Valued at $120)
- One Hour Life Coaching Session by Jana Sedlakova of You Successful You (Value $100)
- 3 Spray Tanning Sessions at Skinnytan LLC. with travel (Value $200)
- One in home mixology party for 5 by Butterfly Mixtures donated by Michele Hudson (Value $250)
- Extreme Eyelash Xtensions from famed Makeup Artist Rachel Grante of Arthur Christine in Vienna (Value $350)
- 5 Hours of Online Marketing Consulting by Social Media and SEO Expert Dimitris Volakis (Valued at $1000)
The Graham Georgetown
Arthur Christine
Monumental Sports & Entertainment
Primed The Beauty Club
SkinnyTan
Butterfly Mixtures
SEO Expert Dimitris Volakis
You Successful You by Jana Sedlakova
TICKETS

Sarah O’Malley of Villages of Hope, Touching Heart co-founder Helen Yi, and event chair Michele Hudson.
About Touching Heart:
Touching Heart is a nonprofit organization 501(c)(3) whose mission is to educate children to have a giving heart. We believe that children can impact the world in significant ways especially if they are taught to treat each other with compassion and gentleness Touching Heart’s programs are focused on how to enlighten, excite, and educate children and how they can experience the true joy that comes from helping disadvantaged children.
About The Graham Georgetown:
Nestled along the banks of the Potomac River, amid the cobblestone streets of Georgetown, is a quiet and luxurious respite – The Graham Georgetown. The hotel has 57 luxury guestrooms and suites, some with private decks and terraces. Timeless luxury accompanies guests throughout the seven-floor premises where Washington sophistication marries contemporary comfort. Two dining venues, opening in April 2013, will be readily available at the hotel. A.G.B., the lower level dining room, serves high quality breakfast and dinner options daily. From The Observatory, the rooftop bar and lounge, guests and visitors can take in panoramic views of the nation’s capital. Reserve now and be among the first to experience Georgetown’s newest boutique hotel.
About Sip With Socialites:
Founded in 2011, Sip With Socialites is a best friend to trendsetting professionals. In addition to our habit-forming blog, Sip With Socialites hosts monthly events to raise awareness and funds for their pet charities and causes.
The Graham Georgetown Hotel
The Observatory – The Rooftop
1075 Thomas Jefferson St NW
Washington, DC 20007
(202) 337-0900
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Every Friday, glam up your weekend with our must have style and beauty recommendations. Whether it’s the sexy belt to compliment your outfit or the ultimate rouge for that ‘come hither look,’ we’ve got you covered. Have a fav you want us to try out? Send the info our way and we’ll give it the rundown to make sure it’s socialite worthy.
Erika Paola Gutierrez, President & Founder of epgPR
bareMinerals All-Over Face Color in Warmth
About 2 years ago. I was looking for a new bronzer that would give me a natural, bronzed glow that would feel light on my face – I hate products that feel heavy. Since using the bareMinerals All Over Face Color my skin actually looks and feels healthier. It feels fresh on my face every day and is so light it doesn’t even feel like you have makeup on!
Sephora
$19
The bareMinerals All-Over Face Color gives me such a beautiful, bronzed color – it makes me look as though I just spent the day in the sun. You only need to use the tiniest bit of powder and instantly your face will have the most amazing glow. I wear it everyday and always get compliments on how nice my skin looks. I love the bareMinerals line – especially because your makeup looks so natural. I have very dry skin so I always stayed away from powders, but bareMinerals actually makes your skin feel moisturized and soft.
You can also use this product on your neck and chest when you are feeling extra pale to give you a nice sun-kissed glow all over. I even brush some on my legs when I want them to look a little bit more tan.
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Tuesday, May 28, 2013
6PM – 8PM
New York NY
Meet designer Cynthia Rowley and Georges Malaika Foundation founder and international model Noella Musunka Coursaris.
Plus enjoy Prosecco provided by Valdo and sweets provided by CuRious CANDY and exclusive discounts for our invited guests.
RSVP to info@sipwithsocialites.com
10% of proceeds benefit Georges Malaika Foundation
About Cynthia Rowley:
Born on July 29, 1958, Cynthia is a fashion designer based in the West Village of New York City. Rowley is a native of Barrington, IL. Rowley launched her business in the early eighties with $3,000 in seed money from her grandmother. The Council of Fashion Designers of America honored Rowley with a Perry Ellis Award for New Fashion Talent in 1994.
In 2011, Rowley presented the Mr. Powers collection, a limited menswear range named after her second husband Bill Powers. Powers is an editor, gallery owner and writer. The couple have two daughters, Gigi Clementine (born 2005) and Kit Clementine (born 1999).
Over the years, the Cynthia Rowley collection has grown to include jeans, shoes, eyewear, hosiery, umbrellas, handbags, small leather goods and a signature fragrance. There are Cynthia Rowley Boutiques in New York City, Los Angeles, Charleston, East Hampton, Chicago, Japan, Hong Kong and Taiwan, as well as at the company’s webstore.
In her free time she enjoys many death-defying adventures, from skydiving to trapeze performances to surfing. She is a fan of contemporary art and an avid art collector.
http://www.cynthiarowley.com/
About Noëlla Coursaris Musunka:
Noëlla Coursaris Musunka was born in Lubumbashi, Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). At age 5 she sadly lost her father. Her mother, lacking the resources to raise her, sent Noëlla to live with relatives in Europe. Noëlla was educated in Belgium and Switzerland, and after achieving a degree in business management, she moved to London and embarked on a career in international modeling. Her successful modeling career brought Noëlla to New York where she started the Georges Malaika Foundation (GMF) in 2007 in tandem with her active modeling career.
Noëlla has appeared in a numerous fashion magazines such as Vanity Fair, Arena Magazine and Arise Magazine, as well as appearing in a number of feature articles. She has also led a number of fashion campaigns such as that of Agent Provocateur. In 2012 Noëlla was co-host of the Miss Vodacom Competition in Congo where she played the role of a mentor to the contestants.
http://noellacoursaris.com/
About Georges Malaika Foundation (GMF):
Named in memory of Noella Coursaris Musunka’s father, Georges, and the Swahili word malaika, for ‘angel,’ the mission of the Georges Malaika Foundation (GMF) is to “empower through education”. GMF is dedicated to the advancement of African communities by providing educational opportunities to young girls, ages 5 to 18. Our vision is to mobilize the resources necessary to overcome the insurmountable obstacles a young girl faces in obtaining an education in the Democratic Republic of Congo. We provide assistance that paves the way for opportunity, generates greater choice and empowers girls to make informed decisions.This includes building two wells, one on the school grounds and one for the village of Kalebuka, so women and girls do not have to walk for miles to find a source of clean water for their families, and can instead focus on their education.
http://www.gmfafrica.org/
About Sip With Socialites:
Founded in 2011, Sip With Socialites is a best friend to trendsetting professionals. In addition to our habit-forming blog, SWS hosts monthly fundraisers for our pet charities and causes.
http://sipwithsocialites.com/
Cynthia Rowley Upper Eastside
43 E 78th St
New York, NY 10075
(212) 288-1141
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Joey is a driven young woman known for her wit, sarcasm and at times, her sharp tongue. Despite most of her friends being engaged, married or divorced, Joey is in no rush to settle down; especially after having her heart broken by her ex who she believed was “the one.” Joey currently lives at home in Freeport with her family, but does not enjoy being financially dependent and would prefer to be on her own.
While trying to move out of the house, Joey is also following her entrepreneurial dreams with her company Kissamint LLC, a playfully sophisticated line of lip conditioning gloss and breath-freshening drops packaged together in a single component. Despite her modest budget, Joey makes her appearance a priority by hitting the gym and curating the hottest wardrobe she can afford.
Amanda Bertoncini, 27, of Great Neck
Joey Lauren Brodish AKA Joey Lauren, 30, of Freeport
Casey Cohen, 28, of Jericho
Erica Gimbel, 29, of Old Westbury
Chanel “Coco” Omari, 28, of Great Neck
Ashlee White, 30, of Roslyn
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Hailing from Old Westbury, Erica’s witty, outgoing, warm and vivacious personality has always made her a standout on the Island. Erica enjoyed a fairytale upbringing, vacationing on tropical islands and cruising on her father’s yacht.
Erica has a love for the arts, and her passions include singing and dancing. After studying communications at Indiana University, Erica has worked in event planning and public relations. She can be found hanging out with her boyfriend, going dancing with friends, spending quality time with her family and spoiling her two Cavalier King Charles Spaniels.
Erica loves getting a great tan at the beach, following the latest fashion trends and absorbing all things media and entertainment. Erica’s mantra is” “be true to yourself, good, bad or indifferent.”
Amanda Bertoncini, 27, of Great Neck
Joey Lauren Brodish AKA Joey Lauren, 30, of Freeport
Casey Cohen, 28, of Jericho
Erica Gimbel, 29, of Old Westbury
Chanel “Coco” Omari, 28, of Great Neck
Ashlee White, 30, of Roslyn
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Chanel AKA “Coco” is the social connector on Long Island and NYC who always knows where the hottest parties are, but only when they start after the Sabbath. Growing up in the affluent area of Great Neck, Chanel has it all and isn’t afraid to be herself.
This social butterfly is best friends with Casey, but always makes time for her other friends. The dating game hasn’t come easy for Chanel as she falls in love quickly and ends up heartbroken, but she hasn’t lost her hope of finding “the one.” Her family constantly pressures her to find a good Jewish man, especially since her younger sister is engaged.
This princess takes pride in being down-to-earth and feels strongly that everyone should be treated equally. Chanel puts her social skills and journalism degree to good use with a website where she blogs about the hottest things trending on Long Island and NYC, including love and dating. She aspires to have her own talk show one day where she can help women feel confident about themselves and continue to believe in love.
Amanda Bertoncini, 27, of Great Neck
Joey Lauren Brodish AKA Joey Lauren, 30, of Freeport
Casey Cohen, 28, of Jericho
Erica Gimbel, 29, of Old Westbury
Chanel “Coco” Omari, 28, of Great Neck
Ashlee White, 30, of Roslyn
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Casey is a blonde bombshell who isn’t afraid to speak her mind. Casey lives part-time with her mother in Jericho and part time in Manhattan where she earned a Bachelor of Science in Studio Art and a Master’s Degree in Art Education at NYU.
When she isn’t working on her art or staying fit at SoulCycle, she works for the hospitality company The Butter Group: Butter, 1OAK and The Darby. She is very passionate about art and education and is always finding a way to give back.
Casey puts her family and friends first and is loyal to the end, which explains why she and Coco have been best friends for so many years. Casey won’t settle for just anyone, and requires her prospects to love life as much as she does.
Amanda Bertoncini, 27, of Great Neck
Joey Lauren Brodish AKA Joey Lauren, 30, of Freeport
Casey Cohen, 28, of Jericho
Erica Gimbel, 29, of Old Westbury
Chanel “Coco” Omari, 28, of Great Neck
Ashlee White, 30, of Roslyn
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Ashlee feels her life is almost perfect; she has an amazing family, exciting lifestyle, great sense of fashion and loads of self-confidence. The only thing missing in her life is the man of her dreams, who is difficult to find due to Ashlee’s astronomically-high standards.
Ashlee loves living at home in Roslyn with her best friends, who also happen to be her parents. This petite princess has a larger-than-life personality, a huge heart and an even bigger shoe collection. Her motto is: “if I can’t wear stilettos, I can’t go.”
Ashlee hopes for a traditional marriage where she will be a stay-at-home mom and take care of her husband like a king. Despite the difficulty in finding a man who can keep up with Ashlee’s lavish lifestyle, she does not plan to settle – or move out of her parents’ home –- anytime soon.
Amanda Bertoncini, 27, of Great Neck
Joey Lauren Brodish AKA Joey Lauren, 30, of Freeport
Casey Cohen, 28, of Jericho
Erica Gimbel, 29, of Old Westbury
Chanel “Coco” Omari, 28, of Great Neck
Ashlee White, 30, of Roslyn
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