WHO: Elle Magazine and Original Penguin
WHAT: Shop for a cause
WHEN: Thursday, June 28
WHERE: Original Penguin Store on Melrose Avenue
WHY: To benefit the Art of Elysium
CELEB FACTOR: Nick Verreos, of Bravo's "Project Runway" and Brad Rowe, "Shelter"
Last week, I attended the Elle Magazine and Original Penguin Store party on trendy Melrose Avenue. I've gone to parties at this store in the past, so I was totally excited. I called a couple of my comrades, and we hit the shindig, ready for gift bags and free drinks. When we arrived, I noticed it was not nearly as crowded as the opening night party of this store. But, it wasn't a total deal breaker since it was MUCH easier to maneuver around balancing cocktails, appetizers and clothes with less people in my way. Cause you know my broad shoulders need room to breathe.
After a few cocktails, it was time for more shopping. I figured I should at least buy something since the party was a benefit with 10% of the proceeds benefiting the Art of Elysium, oh and there was also a 20% discount on all purchases. During this shopping frenzy, I ran into my friend Nick from "Project Runway" who was seriously getting his shop on. There was no time for chatting, just kisses on the check, a quick hello and back to the business at hand.
More on Mike's adventures in shopping after the jump...
After more cocktails, and not a lot of food, it was time for me to hit another party with my friends at the Sky Talent Agency. I got to the door to grab a gift bag and remembered, "Shit!!! I forgot to take photos!" That's what happens when there aren't too many people clamorring for the cocktail servers. They automatically come up to you when your glass is empty. UGH! Was that 7 or 8 martinis?!?!?
I asked the photographer if he'd email me some photos for this post. He directed me to a lady from Elle Magazine about getting the hook-up. That's when I met Caitlin from Elle, who promised to email me some of the photos. So, thank you very much Caitlin for the lovely pics. Now my fellow socialites have a visual to go with this post. YOU ROCK!
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