Hello, everyone!  This past Tuesday, we were privileged to be a part of our good friend, Ari Seth Cohen’s, latest signing party for his best-selling book, Advanced Style.  A beautiful and perfect day to travel to the country, I, along with Off Broadway Boutique superstars, Pat and Brianna, were over the moon with excitement for the special event at The Club at Briarcliff Manor.  I stepped out in a gorgeous cream outfit with a delightful It’s a Rae Rae hat with caramel colored features as I beamed with excitement.  Pat was equally in her glamorous element in a sharp black and white peplum jacket that was complemented by her trademark red lips.  Brianna rounded out the threesome with a whimsically stylish hat that captured the spirit of the fashionable event.

A luxury van arrived to pick us up as we were introduced to some of the other fabulous women that were featured in the pages of Advanced Style.  The theme of the charming and incredibly colorful conversation was gratitude for their personal style being appreciated by all walks of life.  Through warm laughter and heartfelt chats, every woman in the van expressed just how much they enjoyed the newfound visibility by reclaiming their right to their personal style and their own lives.  As we arrived at The Club at Briarcliff Manor, we were greeted by the lovely Sherry.  After enjoying a delicious lunch, Pat, Brianna, and I met with Ari, who looked quite sharp in a shocking pink blazer.  The man of the hour had already arrived to ensure that everything was in tip top shape for what was sure to be a successful fête. 

This book signing party certainly lived up to our expectations as we enjoyed the company of the fashionable ladies who stopped by our set-up to see our chic Off Broadway Boutique merchandise.  While I made it my business to interact with everyone by the booth and the enthusiastic crowd at the main house, Pat won everyone over with her effortless class and charisma.  Afterwards, we were treated to a preview of the Advanced Style documentary that was helmed by the fantastic videographer, Lina Plioplyte.  It earned unanimous raves as everyone clapped and cheered wildly, confirming that both Ari Seth Cohen and the esteemed group of fashionable women were a huge hit. Needless to say, our afternoon truly epitomized what the great Audrey Hepburn once said – the most beautiful women are the happiest.  Being surrounded by undeniably stylish women showcased that there was plenty to be happy about that day.

After toasting the documentary preview, we were disappointed to see that our time at The Club at Briarcliff Manor had come to an end.  Gearing up to return to the city that we loved so much, we said our goodbyes as we bid the country adieu.  Although we were rather exhausted at the end of the day, we were pleased that we found so much inspiration in the fashionable women that Ari featured in Advanced Style.   Suffice to say, our wonderful afternoon provided new meaning to the saying – I can’t wait until I grow up.