Fashion Meets Frou-Frou at Studio 450

Posted in event space tagged with , , , , , , on August 17th, 2009 by Mary-Kate

I’ll never forget the day when the fashion director at the magazine I was interning for chose me to accompany her to a photo shoot. I was so excited and made sure to deck myself out in what I assumed was fashionable, but now I know I looked like I got dressed in a dark closet. I followed my well-heeled boss downstairs to our Lincoln Town Car and we flew down the West Side Highway to Studio 450.

Studio_450_Cocktails_fsTucked away on 31st Street between 9th and 10th Avenues (watch out for the Lincoln Tunnel traffic), this unassuming building in the soon-to-be-trendy Hudson Yards District of Manhattan is known for having one of the most breathtaking views in the city. As I entered into the large event space, aside from noticing the abundance of food, models who weren’t eating it, photographers in white tees, makeup artists and hairstylists, I also couldn’t miss the 360 degree views of the city. Curiosity killed this cat and I immediately wandered over to the stairs that led to the landscaped, rooftop terrace.

As I made my way out of the glass-enclosed penthouse, I stopped on a dime at the sights of the Empire State Building, Statue of Liberty, Financial District, Herald Square and the Hudson River before me. In true tourist fashion, I began snapping pictures until my boss came upstairs and practically dragged me by my hair back down to the shoot. Read more »

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The New Shangri-La Hotel Santa Monica-July 4th Party

Posted in bars, hotel, resorts, travel tagged with , , , , , , , on July 10th, 2009 by Seth Kaplan

Shangri LAAfter spending all of my July 4th’s in the Hamptons, this would be my first one on the west coast. I was not sure what to expect. I was lucky enough to be invited to the SoBe Lifewater July 4th day pool party at the brand new Shangri-La hotel in Santa Monica (Just opened 2 weeks ago). The SoBe Lifewater 4th of July Party was sponsored by Belvedere Vodka and hosted by Andy Samberg, Akiva Schaffer and Rashida Jones. This turned out to be one of the best July 4th parties I have been too. Besides the weather being perfect, the hotel was amazing, their food was terrific , a fun crowd, and a great setting.

The Shangri La Hotel just completed a $30 million makeover. Originally built in 1939, the hotel still features its art deco past and old Hollywood glamour. The hotel features a swanky rooftop bar, gourmet restaurant, and great rooms. All feature eco-friendly elements like compact lighting, organic cleansers for housekeeping , bath amenities from Natura Green. The Dining Room at Shangri-La is not to be missed also. Try the deconstructed Cobb salad and the burger–you won’t be sorry.

The Shangri-La is perfect for your next corporate getaway or event. With 71 newly renovated rooms, the hotel is perfect for a corporate takeover. Premium Lifestyle Group can assist with planning poolside bbq’s, team building activities, a rooftop party, and more.

For more information visit or email Premium Lifestyle Group.

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