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TV Host Ornella Fado from NYC TV “Brindiamo” poses for a photo-op with Cognac Wellerlane

Stylist Patricia Parenti, Cognac Wellerlane and Recording Artist Lenny Revell pose for a photo - op at the World Trump Bar - Photo by Mauro Botero

Stylist Patricia Parenti, TV Host Ornella Fado and Cognac Wellerlane Pose for a photo-op Photo by Mauro Botero

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Invites you to a “FABULOUS” VALENTINES DAY PARTY & Night of Networking,

held on THURSDAY Feb. 11, 2010 from 6:00 pm to 8:30 pm at the

TRUMP TOWER INTERNATIONAL WORLD BAR

845 United Nations Plaza

(First Avenue and corner of 48^th Street New York)

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FEATURING

COGNAC WELLERLANE

Television Talk Show Host, Interviewing her Celebrity Guests,

                       ORNELLA FADO Host of TV Show BRINDIAMO & other surprise guest

Gloria Cressler blows out the candles for her Birthday Surprise at the World Trump Bar - Photo by Mauro Botero

 Gloria Cressler Host another fabulous evening - Photo by Mauro Botero
It was a fantastic night of fashionistas, filmmakers, and celebrities.

Cognac chats with TV Host Ornella Fado - Video by Mauro Botero

My special guest for the evening was Italian Star and TV Host of her own hit TV show on NYC TV Ornella Fado.

Ornella Fado is the founder of OK Productions, the first of its kind production that features Italian restaurants with a touch of Italian culture, fashion, and tradition.  Through multi-media including television shows, DVDs, Podcasts, newsletter, and books, OK Productions provides its audience with a multi-faceted experience in all-things Italian, particularly Italian cuisine prepared with the freshest ingredients and with high quality culinary products.  With, Brinidamo! viewers get a real behind-the-dining room look at these successful restaurants. Moreover, after seeing the delicious dishes created by the masters, viewers will be inspired to go and enjoy these tantalizing treats by visiting the fine dining establishments that feature them.

For more info please visit brindiamotv.com

Cognac chats with Paul Sladkus and Actor Joe Manuella- Video by Mauro Botero

I also interviewed Paul Sladkus from www.goodnewsbroadcast.com

Good News Broadcast (GNB) is a rapidly growing media lifestyle publications covering and distributing news and entertainment from domestic and international sources related to health, science, business, international relations, and multi-cultural and niche community interests. GNB publishes and syndicates content on-line, on-air, and in print under the Good News Broadcast Brand. It it one of the first news publications to combine the article with the audio interview and continuously to develop innovations in news media.

Approximately 80 percent of GNB articles and attached audio interviews are made available year round on demand, from the internet, at all times. GNB’s current story archive contains over5,000 audio, video and text stories and events, indexed by most major search engines. Most stories are indexed by major search engines within four weeks.

Serving a niche but extraordinarily influential community with excellent brand equity that ranges from international lawmakers and industry shakers, GNB is a powerful community of people and organizations who have contributed stories to the site. Currently, 100,000 unique visitors from this audience generate 1.2 million hits to the front page each week. The audience is made up of a highly-influential, professional persons concerned about making a positive impact on the World and future generations through media. They collaborate with Good News Broadcast, via their agencies and in person at Good News Broadcast events, to network with individuals who share their interest in leveraging the power of media to make a positive impact on society.

Create good will for your brand by becoming a sponsor of Good News Broadcast. Contact Paul Sladkus.

Recording Artist Lenny Revell stopped by to chat and talk about was he is up to launching new songs and playing at gigs around the city.  to find out more please visit www.gotentertainment.net

Cognac chats with sexy Actor Josh Manning - Video by Mauro Botero

I also had the chance to chat with Tall, dark, handsome and very sexy John Manning who is now starring in a new independent film produced by Queenbeefilms.com “THE KINDNESS OF STRANGERS.”  The film will be premiering a the Cannes Film Festival this year.

for more info please visit http://www.queenbeefilms.com/

Cognac chats with Recording Artist Lenny Revell and Opera Star Cristina Fontanelli - Video by Mauro Botero

My darling friend Recording Artist and Opera Star Cristina Fontinelli came by to have cocktails with me as she told me about all her upcoming events.

Cristina Fontanelli has become a well-known personality through her recordings, her appearances on American and Italian radio, TV, concerts, nightclubs, pops and opera appearances, and through her recent acting debut on network television, where she is receiving rave reviews for her beautiful voice and versatile talent. On January 20, 2005 Cristina Fontanelli was invited to open the ceremonies at the Stars and Stripes Presidential Inaugural Ball in Washington D.C. where she sang for an audience of over 6,000 invited guests and dignitaries. This following her “Lifetime Achievement Award in the Arts” from the Order Sons of Italy in America (previous honoree Luciano Pavarotti). A listing of the popular “giants” she has appeared with include Tony Bennett, Joel Grey, Vic Damone and many others. Ms. Fontanelli is a favorite guest artist with many prestigious orchestras including the Boston Pops and the St. Louis Symphony performing in major concert halls throughout the U.S. and the world, including the Lincoln and Kennedy Centers, the Philadelphia Academy of Music, and major concert halls throughout the Far East and Canada.

Last but not least one of the best actors, I adore Joe Manuella stopped in to visit:

Actor, Stunt Double, Comedian- Joseph Manuella- is probably the tops in his field, when it comes to Robert DeNiro Celebrity Impersonation.

He has been impersonating Actor Robert DeNiro for over 30 years. Joe has been invited to appear on Regis, Geraldo, Jenny Jones, Fox News, Good Morning America, Comedy Central to name a few, as well as cable networks, magazines and newspapers.

For more info please visit http://deniroimpersonator.net/

Cognac chats with Cherie Corso and Marie Lamari from g2organics.com -Video by Mauro Botero

Cognac chats with Sue Phillips from Scenterprises.com

Cognacscorner.tv is sponsored by g2Organics and Scenterprise.com. for Mercedes Benz Fashion Week. Cherie Corso and Marie Lamari from g2Organics.com stopped by to show their support as my sponsors during Mercedes Benz Fashion Week as well as Sue Phillips from Scenterprises.com

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During Mercedes Benz Fashion Week The Milliners Guild held their first Millinery Runway Show at the Grace Hotel in Manhattan.

Cognac chats with Milliner Ellen Christine - Video by Mauro Botero

Cognac Chats with Hat Designer Guy Carsone and Milliner Lisa Shaub- video by Mauro Botero - Cognacscorner.tv is sponsored by g2Organics.com and Scenterprises.com

The Milliners Guild is an organization of small millinery business owners and milliners who specialize in the design, production and promotion of handmade headwear.

The group is committed to increasing the public profile of millinery as well as the public’s awareness and interest in millinery products.

The Guild is dedicated to working together to maintain and expand resources in order to ensure a steady flow of raw materials.

for more info please visit http://www.millinersguild.org
Through a collective website, special events and educational seminars the guild will provide consistent communication about this thriving and contemporary industry to the public, press and students of the craft.

I had the chance to chat with several wonderful milliners.

About Ellen Christine:

Earning a devoted East Coast following, Ellen Christine hand-constructs hats that have unique appeal. She mixed antique textiles and trims to capture the fanciful nature of the modern woman. As Ellen Christine sculpts velvet roses or an organza brim, each hat seems to take on a life of its own. She imagines each hat “starring in a little movie.” These movies are often interrupted by some matchmaking, as the milliner becomes stylist, transforming a browser into a buyer. “These are hats that are meant to be worn, not kept on a shelf.

There’s a dramatic character inside every person waiting to be dressed.”

For more info please visit www.ellenchristine.com

About Lisa Shaub:

Since I was a girl I always enjoyed sewing and making things for myself. After graduating from Mount Holyoke College with a B.A. in Fine Art, I studied Millinery with Ann Albrezio at New York City’s Fashion Institute of Technology. Soon after I completed my degree I found myself with a Women’s and Children’s hat line selling to such stores as Barney’s, Henry Bendel and Fred Segal among others. But my dream was always to have a store of my own. In 1998 that dream was fulfilled when I opened my own boutique in Nolita, New York City.

I have learned a great deal in the seven years that I have had the store, and eighteen years that I have been in business. I have strived for excellence in fit and design, always remaining true to my inner voice. I feel satisfied that my work is well executed and inspires others to take fashion risks in a way that makes them feel better about themselves. I get many ideas from my customers, who come from all over the world to buy my product. A typical customer may be a schoolteacher, costume designer, professional athlete, architect, writer, artist or accountant. Some of the celebrities that have purchased my work include Clare Danes, Audrey Tautou, and Reuben Santiago Hudson.

The items found in the online store of this website are the styles that are most often chosen by my customers. They are designed with your comfort in mind and manufactured with love.

Thank you for shopping here! I would like to invite you to visit my New York boutique where I am always working on something new. There is a larger range of handcrafted and one-of -a kind products you will not find in the online store. Many of these may be custom ordered.

I look forward to meeting you!

For more info please visit www.lisastaub.com

I also interviewed Designer Guy Carsone who designs Bridal, Cocktail, Everyday hats.

Please visit his website at www.hatsbyguy.com

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Prince Peter Fall 2010 Collection

Kelly Osbourne and Peter Prince pose for a photo-op

Cognac chats with Prince Peter backstage after his Fall 2010 show - Video by Lorenzo Esquivel. Cognacscorner.tv is sponsored by g2organics.com and Scenterprises.com

Backstage i interviewed DJ Prince Peter about his latest venture designing a collection of t-shirts on RevolveClothing.com that heavy on graphics and downtown detail. Inspired by Madonna in her early years in New York City , Prince Peter teamed up with iconic photographer Mick Rock to create his latest collection of rocker wear t-shirt, all glammed up in grunge rocker punk meets Danceteria vibe.

Celebrity Kelly Osbourne was there at his Fall 2010 Collection to show her support.

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Supermodel/Actress Debbie Dickinson poses with her son and TV Host Cognac Wellerlane for a photo-op At the Accessories Showcase during Mercedes Benz Fashion Week - Photo by Lorenzo Esquivel. Cognacscorner.tv is sponsored by g2Organics.com and Scenterprises.com

Designer Christopher Augmon poses for a photo-op with Kelly G from BET Network At the Accessories Showcase during Mercedes Benz Fashion Week - Photo by Lorenzo Esquivel

TV Host Cognac Wellerlane poses for a photo-op with Liz and Laura Rymar at the Accessories Showcase from www.ellelauri.com - photo by Lorenzo Esquivel

Designer Christopher Augmon and Kelly G from BET Network pose for a photo-op with models showcasing the Augmon Brand at the Accessories Showcase - Photo by Lorenzo Esquivel

Cognac chats with Debbie Dickinson and Designer Christopher Augmon - Video by Lorenzo Esquivel

Cognac chats with Designer Ron Donovan - Video by Lorenzo Esquivel

Cognac chats with Ilia McCormick about her eco friendly jewelry brand real-jewels.com - Video by Lorenzo Esquivel

During Fashion week I was invited by my dear friend Supermodel and Actress Debbie Dickinson for an ACCESSORIES SHOWCASE PRESENTATION.

Ms. Debbie Dickinson, Ana Martins and Sande Finkel hosted this fabulous press ACCESSORIES SHOWCASE introducing:

Handbag Designer CHRISTOPHER AUGMON,
REAL JEWELS, PIXEL MODA Watches and
Shoe Designer RON DONOVAN at the
International Star Diamond Award Winning
AZALEA RESTAURANT

During the presentation I had a chance to chat with some of the designers.

“The inspiration for Christopher Augmon Handbag Designs comes from the influences that culture has played in my life. Having been exposed to many different customs and ethnicities, I’ve come to appreciate, embrace, respect, and value the richness of a variety of cultures,” said Christopher Augmon, founder, CEO and creative director of Christopher Augmon Handbag Designs.

“Along with these cultural influences is my passion as a designer. Combined, they are the source of my ideas and my ability to create exciting, new looks in handbags that fulfill consumers’ needs for uniqueness, style, individuality, function, and timeless fashion designs.”

Christopher Augmon has also modeled with various companies. These include Bloomingdales, Ralph Lauren, The Jones Store Company, Sears, and Hallmark Cards. Because of these experiences, Christopher Augmon is familiar with the fashion industry and trends. Most importantly is his understanding of the consumers’ desire for “classically unique” distinctive looks, especially when it comes to handbags.

For more info please visit www.augmon.com

Ron Donovan, the company’s founder, creative director and chief shoe builder, graduated from the Georgia Institute of Technology with a degree in industrial engineering. Upon graduating, Donovan worked in technical design and sales for a fortune 500 company. Yielding to a burning desire for entrepreneurship, he left a blossoming corporate career in search of what would be his “right livelihood”. While on his search, his natural inclinations toward fashion led him into professional modeling. It was this experience that exposed a void in the footwear market that he felt passionate about filling. A perfect example of “necessity being the mother of invention”, Donovan’s inability to find stylish high-quality footwear for his size 15 ½ feet sparked his interest in shoemaking. Realizing that his was a frustration shared by many, he established what is now RONDONOVAN.

Drawing from his technical background and his fashion experience, Donovan began teaching himself the craft. Tearing apart old shoes to understand their construction, he began making rudimentary shoes. An opportunity to live abroad enabled Donovan to continue his shoemaking education. There he learned about French and Italian shoemaking from old-world craftsmen. Upon returning to New York, Donovan met two gentlemen with nearly 100 years’ experience between them. Under their tutelage, he transformed himself from a competent shoemaker into a real craftsman. He then began building footwear for a small, but prominent and loyal clientele. Donovan’s fashion experience also includes having served as director of couture for a prominent 7th Avenue couturier, a tenure that gave him even greater insight to the world of fashion.

RONDONOVAN is a New York based builder of luxury footwear and accessories. Initially, they built only bespoke (custom) footwear for men with “extreme size” needs. However, they soon began catering to the needs of men and women of all sizes who appreciate style and understand the value of quality. They now have added ready-made collections to their hallmark bespoke and “extreme size” products.

The ready-made collections adhere to the design philosophy “traditional with a modernistic edge” and reflect Ron’s own eclectic sensibilities and experiences. The results are products that move easily from the boardroom to a night out on the town. At RONDONOVAN, they are as committed to servicing the needs and desires of their loyal friends and clients as they are to craftsmanship.

Again, welcome to RONDONOVAN and enjoy the “experience”.

For more info please visit www.rondonfoot.com

Lastly I interviewed Jewelry Designer Ilia McCormick about her jewelry brand www.real-jewels.com

Inspired by the desire to marry beautiful jewelry with a passionate respect for our natural resources, Real Jewels eco friendly jewelry collection is made exclusively from 100% recycled precious metals, fair trade sustainable gems and conflict-free certified diamonds. Real Jewels allows you to indulge your passion for jewelry without compromising the environment. Real Jewels is beautiful green jewelry with a conscience.

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Katie Gallagher Fall 2010

Cognac chats with Designer Katie Gallagher at her Fall 2010 show - Video by Lorenzo Esquivel
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The designer altered the sci-fi-goddess meets Forest Nymph. Nature, the Forest smokey wintery hues like grey, white charcoal were the inspiration for this season. Katie is well known for dressing her models in layered, pieced-together separates in velvety whites and silvers.  To achieve the look the models hair was back teased for a science fiction/gothic look.

Katie and I talked backstage about her philosphy on fasion.

She has been quoted as saying:

I LIVE IN NEW YORK, BUT I WAS BORN BETWEEN A FARM AND A FOREST SOMEWHERE IN THE UNITED STATES. WHEN I WAS YOUNG, I HATED WEARING CLOTHES, BUT I ALWAYS WORE MY CAT THOMAS ON MY HEAD. I GRADUATED FROM THE RHODE ISLAND SCHOOL OF DESIGN AND HAVE SPENT MUCH OF MY TIME AT THREEASFOUR AND ANNA SUI. I DON’T BELIEVE THAT FASHION IS THE END GOAL; STORIES, PERSONALITIES, MOODS,
IDEALS, AND ATTITUDES ARE. FASHION, WHEN EXECUTED SUCCESSFULLY, COMMUNICATES THESE ATTRIBUTES QUICKLY AND ELOQUENTLY.

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

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Tamara Pogosian Fall 2010 Collection

Cognac interviews Tamara Pogosian after the show - Video by Lorenzo Esquivel - Cognacscorner.tv is sponsored by g2Organics.com and Scenterprises.com

Tamara Pogosian collections are young, sexy and elegant. Constructed of only the most luxurious materials, the entire collection is designed and draped by Ms. Pogosian to the finest detail, imbuing every piece with an extraordinary level of sophistication.

Born in Yerevan, Armenia and raised in Moscow, Russia, where she studied fine arts and first developed an interest in fashion design. In 1992 Tamara Pogosian moved to New York City, where she attended the Parsons School of Design and the Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT), concentrating her studies on fine arts, graphic design and fashion apparel. While studying in New York City, Tamara began working in the fashion industry, strategically involved in all aspects of the business, including design, production and sales. Working as a freelance designer in women’s and men’s apparel, Tamara was inspired to create her own collection, which debuted in 2002. Ms. Pogosian has been nominated for the FGI’s Rising Star Award in Ready-to-Wear two years in a row.

The Tamara Pogosian Fall 2010 Collection launched on Monday February 15, 2010 with a fashion Presentation at La Pomme in Manhattan.  The Collection filled with soft shades of pink, purple, luxurious touches of metallic earth tones, gracefully draped.  Pogosian’s silhouettes embraced by starlets and “real” women, the look is an contrastingly fluid as it is intricately detailed with a seamless look for a night out or a red carpet event.

This season’s must-have’s are rounded out by the addition of logo inspired day looks in embracing the brand of “Love & Unity.”  Whether you are a young starlet or young at heart.  The Fall 2010 Collection is designed in collaboration with Northern Furs Fashion, by adding sophisticated fur with leather trimmed coats, jackets, shawls & hats adding luxury.
This Season her collection showed a wide selection of daytime traditional looks like a fabulous tweed coat trimmed in fur and cocktail and evening clothes with a fur caplet for warmth was added.  Nice touches like a pill box hat trimmed with fur added sophistication to the collection.

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Custo Barcelona Fall 2010

Stylist Patricia Parenti and Cognac Wellerlane chat about the Custo Barcelona Fall 2010 Collection - Video by Mauro Botero - Cognacscorner.tv is sponsored by g2Organics.com and Scenterprises.com

An explosion of vibrant color was prevalent at the Custo Barcelona Fall 2010 show. Sexy tight Silhouettes were the rage as well as intricately detailed created furs over patterned trousers and leggings.  Stylist Patricia Parenti and I chat about this innovative Designer.

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TV Host Cognac Wellerlane visits the Chambord and Maybelline Lounge and chats fashion with Makeup Artist Jerry Lopez - Video by Mauro Botero - Cognacscorner.tv is sponsored by g2Organics.com and Scenterprises.com

In the tents at Mercedes Benz Fashion Week I chatted with the Reps from the Maybelline Lounge as well as the Chambord Liquor Lounge.

Season after season, Maybelline New York takes trends from the catwalk to the sidewalk. Empowering women to make a statement. Explore new looks, experiment without risk, flaunt their own artistry.

It’s why we’re the #1 makeup brand in the world. Inspired by the runway, introducing the most advanced technologies, inventing revolutionary textures, creating the latest shades.

And making it all effortless, accessible…affordable.

Today, Maybelline New York continues to push it to the next level-embodying confidence, wit and style, as only New York could. Proud to sponsor Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week 2010.

I also spoke to Chambord’s Rep regarding the jeweler Donald Edge’s collaboration with the their Chambord product.

Chambord by Donald Edge is the collaboration between bespoke jeweller Donald Edge and Chambord, the black raspberry liqueur. It is an exquisite, hand crafted version of Chambord’s iconic Royal Orb made from diamonds, pearls and solid gold.

The bottle is worth more than $2 million, featuring over 1100 exquisite round brilliant cut diamonds with princess and pear cut diamonds, a square emerald cut diamond and the finest round pearls all set in hand wrought eighteen carat yellow gold. It was unveiled at Somerset House during London Fashion Week and is now being entered in to the Guinness World Records™ for most expensive bottle.

With international interest in the bottle, a world tour is also currently being planned.

I also spoke to Celebrity Makekup Artist Jerry Lopez who took in the Tony Cohen Fall 2010 Show.

Jerry Lopez, Entrepreneur, Creative Director at Jerry Lopez New York™, and is a licensed international hair stylist and professionally trained make-up artist based in New York City. Born and raised in Lima, Peru, Jerry began his career in the beauty industry at the age of sixteen when he enrolled in cosmetology school. After graduation, he spent two years working in Buenos Aires where he quickly honed his skills and established himself on film and television sets, fashion shoots, advertising campaigns, private events and music tours all over South America as well as being the spokesperson for Sebastian International, Inc. in Peru, a leading distributor of hair and beauty products.

For more info please visit www.jerrylopez.net
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TV Host Cognac Wellerlane interviews Donnella from Donnella’s Closet and Designer Christopher Augmon at Mercedes Benz Fashion Week - Video by Mauro Botero - Cognacscorner.tv is sponsored by by g2Organics.com and Scenterprises.com

During Mercedes Benz Fashion Week I met up with Donnella from Donnellacloset.

Donnella’s Closet carries emerging designer brands and established favorites =-
She is a fashion enthusiast like you darlings,

Here’s what she has to say:

if I don’t carry it I want it, if Ido carry it i have it in 3 colors.

I love sharing ideas on accessories!

My mother is always well-dressed. Even as a little girl, I remember my mother always being impeccably dressed. No matter if she was going to the supermarket, picking us up from school or even a quick run to the mall, she always looked perfect.

Not only with great clothes, but wonderful earrings, necklaces and handbags that earned her many compliments from those who saw her.

Now as an adult, I realize this was no easy feat with a husband, and two screaming kids (my younger brother and me) always with her.

It’s funny how things that seem so small, at that time, affect you so strongly later. I realize now my love of stylish handbags and beautiful accessories to finally, Donnella’s Closet – www.shopdonnella.com was influenced by the beauty I always saw in my mother.

– I hope you’ll enjoy these articles, I love writing on fabulous emerging talented designers and the events of course in the world of fashion.

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

I also had the chance to chat with Designer Christopher Augmon.

“The inspiration for Christopher Augmon Handbag Designs comes from the influences that culture has played in my life. Having been exposed to many different customs and ethnicities, I’ve come to appreciate, embrace, respect, and value the richness of a variety of cultures,” said Christopher Augmon, founder, CEO and creative director of Christopher Augmon Handbag Designs.

“Along with these cultural influences is my passion as a designer. Combined, they are the source of my ideas and my ability to create exciting, new looks in handbags that fulfill consumers’ needs for uniqueness, style, individuality, function, and timeless fashion designs.”

Christopher Augmon has also modeled with various companies. These include Bloomingdales, Ralph Lauren, The Jones Store Company, Sears, and Hallmark Cards. Because of these experiences, Christopher Augmon is familiar with the fashion industry and trends. Most importantly is his understanding of the consumers’ desire for “classically unique” distinctive looks, especially when it comes to handbags.

“I started passionately designing leather apparel 3 years ago. I decided to focus on high-end designer handbags for women and men 18 months ago. I took costing classes at the Apparel Industry Board Inc., but basically (with a lot of hard work) learned handbag designing “organically” by taking several trips to New York City, submerging myself with New York handbag contractors and seeing women and men, especially in the Midwest, wanting great quality, unique, fashionable handbags that could be worn in all seasons and for multiple occasions. I also networked, researched and learned handbag leather, textile and hardware applications from Los Angeles, New York, China and Italy regarding the handbag design industry. I got a lot of help from consultants, mentors and illustrators at the Illinois Institute of Art.”

Christopher launched his first collection of elegantly high-end designed handbags featuring European, Asian,
African and Indian influences Fall 2008. Every handbag in his collection has a name and comes with background
on what inspired the design of each handbag, like “Liza” handbag, dedicated to his wife.
Christopher Augmon Designs are available at specialty boutiques in New York, Chicago, and on the web at augmon.com.

Christopher plays an active role in the Chicago community; namely with At Risk Children programs, which includes serving as a volunteer Executive Board Member on Chicago Youth Programs, and actively participates in mentoring and tutoring teenage boys and girls.

Christopher holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Mass Communication from the University of Illinois at Chicago.
He currently resides in Chicago with his wife; he is originally from Kansas City.

For more info please visit www.augmon.com.

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Taking a short break from Mercedes Benz Fashion Week to talk about the beautiful fashions at The Oscars.  Ruffles were the rage darlings!!!!

Sandra Bullock Arrives on the red Carpet as Best Dressed and Best Actress at the 82nd Academy Awards 

Actress Vera Farmiga arrives on the red carpet at the 82nd Academy Awards

Actress Rachel McAdams arrives at the 82nd Annual Academy Awards

Zoe Saldana Arrives at the 82nd Academy Awards

Jennifer Lopez and Demi Moore arrive at the 82nd Academy Awards

Sara Jessica Parker arrives on the red carpet in a 1960’s Chanel Couture column gown at the 82nd Academy Awards

Lots of sexy, feminine gorgeous ruffles at the 82nd Annual Academy Awards. Feminine ruffles in every gorgeous hue found their place on the red carpet.  Zoe Saldana’s Givenchy couture gown was fabulous! Sandra Bullock who received The Best Actress Award was also Best Dressed in a beautifully beaded Marchesa gown that kissed her curves just the right places proceeding into a train at her exterior. Golden Cameron Diaz glittered in her strapless Oscar De La Renta gown and Sara Jessica Parker looked like Old Hollywood wearing a 1960’s Chanel Couture column gown

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