Hello darlings, welcome back to Cognac’s Corner Magazine.

TV host Cognac Wellerlane pose for a photo-op at the World Trump Tower – ELITE PROFESSIONAL NETWORKING Hosted a star-studded Celebrity Event INTRODUCING THE WORK OF ARTIST “PAZO STEEL OF ITALY“ – Photography by Celebrity Photographer Shane Gritzinger

Cognac chats with Celebrities at the World Trump Bar – Video by Mauro Botero

Event Planner Gloria T. Cressler and TV Host Cognac Wellerlane pose for a photo-op at the World Bar ELITE PROFESSIONAL NETWORKING Hosted a star-studded Celebrity Event INTRODUCING THE WORK OF ARTIST “PAZO STEEL OF ITALY“ Photography by Celebrity Photographer Shane Gritzinger

President of Eman Consulting Edgar Frode Malman from Norway poses for a photo-op with TV Host Cognac Wellerlane – Photo by Mauro Botero

Boris Kotenko and TV Host Cognac Wellerlane pose for a photo-op  at the World Bar hosted by Gloria Consolacion T. Cressler from Elite Professional Network – Photo by Mauro Botero

Duchess Marion von Burchard and TV Host Cognac Wellerlane pose for a photo-op at the World Bar for the Holiday Christmas Event hosted by Gloria Consolacion T. Cressler from Elite Professional Networking – Photography by Celebrity Photographer Shane Gritzinger

TV Host Cognac Wellerlane poses with a New York city Firefighter at the World Trump Tower – ELITE PROFESSIONAL NETWORKING Hosted a star-studded Celebrity Event INTRODUCING THE WORK OF ARTIST “PAZO STEEL OF ITALY“ – Photography by Celebrity Photographer Shane Gritzinger

Event Coordinator Gloria Cressler and TV Host Cognac Wellerlane pose for a photo-op with New York City Firefighters and Victoria Secret Models at ELITE PROFESSIONAL NETWORKING Hosted a star-studded Celebrity Event INTRODUCING THE WORK OF ARTIST “PAZO STEEL OF ITALY“ Photo by Celebrity Photographer Shane Gritzinger at the World Bar in Manhattan

Yana Shabaev daugher to World Renowned Artist Alexander Ney poses for a photo-op with TV Host Cognac Wellerlane – Photography by Mauro Botero

TV Host Cognac Wellerlane poses with New York City Firefighter at the World Bar in Manhattan – Photography By Celebrity Photographer Shane Gritzinger

Fashion Designer Grace Edwards, Celebrity Photographer Shane Gritzinger and Zelda Kaplan pose for a photo-op – Photograpy by Mauro Botero

Talent Agent Richard Allen and TV Host Cognac Wellerlane pose for a photo-op at the World Bar – Photo by Mauro Botero

Celebrity Photographer Shane Gritzinger and Stylist Patricia Parenti pose for a photo-op at the World Trump Bar – Photography by Mauro Botero

Fashion Designer Grace Edwards and President of the World Cultures Council Zelda Kaplan pose for a photo-op at the World Bar at the Holiday Christmas Event hosted by Gloria Consolacion T. Cressler from Elite Professional Networking – Photo by Mauro Botero

Stylist Patricia Parenti and TV Host Cognac Wellerlane pose for a photo-op at the World Trump Bar an event hosted by Gloria Cressler – Photography by Mauro Botero

Stylist Patricia Parenti and TV Host Cognac Wellerlane leaving the World Trump Bar – Celebrity Photography by Celebrity Photographer Shane Gritzinger

Gloria Consolacion T. Cressler from ELITE PROFESSIONAL NETWORKING Hosted a star-studded Celebrity Event INTRODUCING THE WORK OF ARTIST “PAZO STEEL OF ITALY.“

Mr. Steel’s personal journey is inspired by the style of urban graffiti from his city of Bologna Italy. Also the metal boxes of spray color, metal trains in the city, his love for graffiti colors, and the diversity of styles in hip hop culture has inspired him to create works of art.

Innkeepers Fred & Janet Strackhouse pose for a photo-op with TV Host Cognac Wellerlane at the World Bar an Event Hosted by Gloria Cressler – Photography by Mauro Botero

As A Token of appreciation, the annual Christmas Party was given in honor to  participants at Ms. Cressler’s last Event at Manhattan Motor Cars (dealership for Rolls Royce, Bentley, Lamborghini & Porsche)

The event was held Monday Dec. 7 from 6:00 pm to 8:30 pm at the TRUMP TOWER INTERNATIONAL WORLD BAR located at 845 United Nations Plaza.

Recording Artist Marlee Roberts poses for a Photo-op with TV Host Cognac Wellerlane – Photo by Mauro Botero

Entertainment was provided by Recording Artist Marlee Roberts who has just completed an adorable album with her baby sister.

This album is a blend of Holiday classics sung and arranged in two-part harmonies by two sisters filled with Holiday spirit. This album is sure to bring the smell of pine cones, warmth of hot chocolate, and gingerbread feeling into your home.

Available at “Christmas in NY” Stores.

Available at the North Arlington and Newark Public Libraries.

Marlee and Karlee promote music for a cause. This holiday album benefits “Comfort Zone Camp”.

For more info please visit www.comfortzonecamp.org

Music is magical. Share the gift of music with family, friends, and loved ones.

During the event I had the pleasure of interviewing Jacqueline Marshall, owner of The cheese cake bar.  The evening was catered by the cheese cake bar serving celebrity guests Strawberry, Sweet Potato, Apple Crumb, Banana Rum, and Death By Chocolate Cheesecakes.  Delicious Darlings!!!

For more info please visit http://www.thecheesecakebar.com/

I also had the chance to chat with innkeepers Fred & Janet Strackhouse.

They own  the charming historical 300 year old Stockton Inn, nestled in the quaint town of Stockton, New Jersey.

The historic Stockton Inn has an elegant restaurant, a rustic tavern, and cozy overnight rooms with many unique historic touches. Fine dining is served in the exquisite Mural Rooms with fireside seating during the colder months, and expands to the Glass Room as spring and summer approaches. In the warmest months of the year, savor your meal and your surroundings and dine along side a waterfall on our beautiful outside patio

At The Stockton Inn, history abounds. The Murals in the original dining rooms were painted by local artists during the depression in exchange for room & board for their families. Each of the murals depict a historic scene or event from the surrounding region. The Glass Dining Room has a very unique and historic Silver Dollar floor and the Tavern, or “Farmer’s Bar” has the original, molded tin ceiling, and fine mahogany wood detail throughout.

For more info please visit http://stocktoninn.com/

Guest Appearances included Fashion Model Denise Dietrichs as a featured top 20 Victoria Secret Model on the Angel Tour and world renowned Celebrity Photographer Mr. Shane Gritzinger.

Celebrity Photographer Shane Gritzinger poses with TV Host Cognac Wellerlane for a photo-op at the World Bar Event Hosted by Gloria Cressler – Photography by Mauro Botero

Cognac chats with Celebrity Photographer Shane Gritzinger at the World Trump Bar – Video by Mauro Botero

Shane Gritzinger is the creative force behind GritziGlitz. This renowned photographer is almost as famous as his subjects. He enjoys unprecedented access to stars’ most candid and private moments at the hottest entertainment parties on the East Coast. His style is personal, kinetic and raw. He also takes us inside the twilight world of New York City’s clubland, documenting the underground stars of the alternative entertainment industry.

Born in Michigan in the USA, Shane began to take photographs in his early teens using friends and family as his models. His passion for capturing the stolen moments of life has taken him around the world; from San Francisco to Shanghai, from Paris to the Poconos.

Shane is represented by FilmMagic, a part of Getty Images, the premier international agency for photo journalists. http://www.filmmagic.com

He is a regular contributor to many major US and international publications including Time Magazine, Vogue, People, InStyle, Hello, OK!, National Enquirer, Daily News, NY Post, Star and Vanity Fair to name a few.

He is huge in Germany. The man is global and he has taken Celebrity Photography to the ultimate art level.

To learn more about Celebrity Photographer Shane Gritzinger please visit http://www.gritziglitz.com

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HSBC Bank (40th & 5th Avenue), QuestMagazineAndTV, New Jersey Motorsports Park, William Bennett Gallery, Stockton Inn (New Jersey), Chez Le Chef By Chef Frederic, Egon Gronau & Company, Kris Karastathis Architects, Nespresso, Global Fine Wines & Food Connection (Distributor of Fine Wines, Spirits, Food & Smeraldina Sparkling Water) AzukarOrganics.com (Coconut Sugar/Flour/VCoil), AbakaRepublic.com (Skin Care & Fabric Collection), Carfolia Crystal Skin (design car covering with Swaroski Crystal), Bridge Brands Sales, Niche Imports, Doen Zhumir Importers & Distributors, Casa De Vino, Adobe Road Winery & Brotherhood Wines.

Until my next celebrity event darlings,
Pink Champagne Kisses
Cognac Wellerlane

Hello darlings,

Celebrity Photographer Ivan K. McCartney pose for a photo-op at the launch for “Vintage Cocktail” at Hugo Boss

Welcome back to Cognac’s Corner Magazine.  Hugo Boss and Harpers Bazaar celebrated the Launch of the new coffee table book “Vintage Cocktail” published by Assouline Publishing.

Cognac chats with Author Brian Van Flandern

For the past ten years, Assouline Publishing has created fine illustrated books, luxury editions and an exquisite gift line dedicated to fashion, photography, art and design.   

Guests enjoyed an evening of vintage cocktails and lounge music performed by Brian Newman.

Brian Newman is a trumpet player and singer originally from Cleveland, Ohio. After finishing at Cincinnati Conservatory of Music, music led him to New York City. For the past six years he has been performing at a variety of venues such as The Bowery Ballroom, Gold Bar, The Bowery Electric, Duane Park, Corio, Abron Arts Center, Glasslands, Greenhouse, Birdland, Ella, The Cotton Club Tokyo, Music Hall of Williamsburg, Studio at Webster Hall, The Zipper Factory, Southpaw, The Metropolitan Club, Shrine, Dizzy’s Club, The Blue Note, Le Poisson Rouge, Corio, Duane Park, The Waldorf-Astoria Hotel, The Supper Club, The Slipper Room, S.O.B’s and many other fine New York City establishments. Performing a medley of genres with some of the most talented performers in the city. He has been called “brilliant” by Stephen Holden of the New York Times and as a band leader and a sideman, he continues to perform throughout NYC and abroad adding his personal and stylistic touch to every single note.

To learn More please visit: http://www.myspace.com/briannewmanmusic

Renowned for their highly original graphic concept, Assouline books are a work of art that capture culture and brings it to life. The spirit and ’savoir faire’ of these works have contributed to the creation of a unique and eclectic, chic and elegant brand that is immediately identifiable. Today, Assouline publications, special editions and gift items can be found around the globe in select high end retail locations and Assouline boutiques. As part of Assouline’s positioning as a luxury brand, we opened our first wholly owned boutique in Paris at the end of 2005.  Given the success of this first Assouline shop, the second flagship boutique was opened at The Plaza Hotel in Manhattan, New York in the Fall of 2008.

The two high-end boutiques were spurned on by Assouline’s desire to showcase its concept of ‘books as gifts’. This led to the creation of a full retail program of strategic partnerships to open Assouline branded corners around the world.

Today these Assouline corners include Saks Fifth Avenue with four shop in shop locations planned for yearend 2009.  The first, New York, was launched in May of 2009; In San Francisco, Wilkes Bashford since 2007 and the latest corner was launched in San Francisco at Neiman Marcus in April of 2009.

Furthermore, Assouline launched two shops in Miami in partnership with Books & Books, one of the leading bookstores in the United States, at the end of 2008. These shops are located in Coral Gables and Miami Beach.  Shops already existing are in Toronto at Teatro Verde, Librissime in Montreal, Hong Kong with Lane Crawford, Dubai with Harvey Nichols, Zai in Qatar, Mexico City with A Editores and Saks Mexico City.  There are two more stores planned before the end of 2009 which will be Assouline stores : Los Angeles in the Summer and Las Vegas, Citycenter in the Fall.

Assouline also opened a corner boutique at the auction house Sotheby’s headquarters in New York early May of 2009.

This exciting new publication “Vintage Cocktails” explores the lost art of mixing the perfect drink with elegance and simplicity.

I had a chance at the event to chat with the author Brian Van Flandern.

Cognac Models the new Line Envy at Gomax.com

Hello darlings, welcome back to Cognac’s Corner.

Sales Representative Steve Wittstock and Designer Tracey A. Kouri poses for a photo-op with TV Host Cognac Wellerlane at the launch for the new show line Envy at their newly located showroom

CEO of G.O.Max International Bill He poses for a photo-op with TV Host Cognac Wellerlane – at the launch of Envy

Stylist Keia Hamilton poses for a photo op with Sales Representative Steve Wittstock and Designer Tracey A. Kouri poses for a photo-op with TV Host Cognac Wellerlane at the launch for the new show line Envy at their newly located showroom

Cognac attends Cocktail Launch Party for the new Line Envy and chats with Designer Tracy A Kouri and Account Executive Dave Nahan

 
I was thrilled to be invited to the launch cocktail party at their newly located showroom.

Go Max/Envy has now moved to a beautiful, new showroom space at 1370 6th Ave, Floor 10.  The brand is up and running and ready to show their sexy new line Envy.   The brand is  featuring all new Spring 10′ collections for Go Max and the debut launch of the fabulous, new leather brand: Envy.   They are also showing new items for Fall 2010.

During the event I was thrilled to chat with Designer and National Sales Manager Tracey A. Kouri and Account Executive Dave Nahan.

To learn more about this fabulous new line please visit http://gomax.com/

Pink Champagne Kisses darlings