The two must haves in my survival kit; next to matches and a cell phone. I mean can a lady survive without either? Thank goodness ShoeBox Bakery realized the necessity of both and created this wonderful little treat called (insert drum roll here) champagne chocolate!

It’s a deep chocolate folded with champagne, then topped off with a champagne glaze. The little treats are only $8.50 a dozen; which gives you plenty to share with others, and available for pick up or shipping.

Check out champagne chocolate here, and visit www.shoeboxoven.com for more information and to view their other tasty treats.

Do you love being the fab chick in the fly footwear?

Do you believe your shoes reflect your personality?

Do you have Neiman’s, Sak’s, and Bergdorf’s shoe salon on speed dial?

Or do you get your life by finding the rare diggs that people would totally lust for?

If, you answered ‘YES’ to any of these questions above then you are a perfect canidate to experience Circa SixtyThree. Although they carry fabulous, necklaces, earrings, bracelets, broaches, and belts. I fell in love with their extensive collection of NEW Vintage shoes by Joseph LaRose’s.

I can promise you that you will definitely get stares from those who wish they had such fabulous fashion sense to those who remember when they had a pair.

Visit www.circasixtythree.com for more information.

*Big thanks to Deanna from Clutch for promoting this company!

This adorable bracelet is one of my favorites from her collection. It looks soooooo good your wrist and gives you an unexpected amount of attention when worn. Loves it!!!

Check out her entire collection at www.rachelleceline.com or if you want to check out the bracelet click here.

Like you can’t exist without having something, therefore making everything in your existence all about getting exactly what you want. Every Savvy Socialite knows  that every now and then you see something that you must have and will not stop until you can get it.  For me it was the Louis Vuitton Speedy in 2002;  2003 Dior shades worn by Jennifer Lopez (later stolen) and a simple black pair Manolo Blahniks; 2004 Balenciaga’s Motorcycle bag; 2005 Marc Jacobs Stam, Fendi’s Spy and a navy Armani suit that had a fit that was made for my body; 2006 Eiffel Tower high waist pants that I called to several stores in Italy to find ; and in 2007 Roberto Cavalli leopard print dress, 1B lace-front wig 18inches and a Nina Perrera croc clutch, finally an obsession that will not break the bank of Dad.

The IHDA nominee for best handmade handbags, has created a clutch that is totally versatile. I swear it matches everything, whether its a pair jeans or a dress and who doesn’t want to punch up an outfit with a hot bag that makes a fabulous style statement. It also comes in some other fab colors and styles to match your personality,and did I mention that they are all leather? No PVC crap here.

With prices ranging from $250 to $600 this clutch is a steal.

Check out www.ninabags.com for more information about the designer and where you can find her bags.

A Fabulous Upper East Side restaurant open for dining at 3:00 a.m.????

Perfect!!!!

Bruno Jamais is a first class restaurant with a luxe, South of France (who doesn’t love the South of France?) atmosphere that engages you the moment you step through their doors and is one of the city’s best kept secrets for fabulous food, music, and people.

With a menu that reads as if I just landed in the French Riviera (the lobster brulee, braised short ribs, and creme brulee are must haves), two wine cellars with bottles as expensive as $10,000 and a patron list that reads as a who’s who list; Bruno Jamais is what you’ve been looking for. Especially if you’re into places that haven’t been totally exploited in the New York City scene, and where courtesy and etiquette blend pleasantly with the jet setters, socialites, fabulous cuisine and great drinks!

Per the usual , reservations are required with chic attire requested (what other way could there be?) . Monday through Saturday from 6:00 p.m. to 3:00 a.m. with a DJ and live bands for the after dinner crowd and Sunday’s 6:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m. with a reduced price menu.

Bruno Jamais Restaurant and Club, 24 East 81st Street between Madison and 5th Ave; New York, NY; 212-396-3444. Check out the full menu here or visit www.brunojamais.com .

That’s all we really waaaaannnnt! You know that song was the ish.

It was playing this morning on the radio and it brought back memories of Wheels, the local rollerskating rink back in my hometown that I would beg my mom to take me to but, instead I would end up at violin practice, then Helping Hands Ministry where my mom volunteered on Saturday. Yep, no Wheels for me just Beethoven, serving 3 hots and folding cots; while wishing for

the day to show off my new Popples skates.

So, today I thought about rollerskating and thinking of all the kids that were having fun on Saturday going around and around that huge concrete circle and realize that I probably could lose a little weight and burn some calories while having a little fun with some girlfriends. So, I spent sometime

looking for the perfect rollerskate that would scream ‘FABULOUS’ the minute I step on the rink for some fun and found Pacer’s Silver Streak roller skates. They are a cute look while zooming around the rink (heaven forbid you being seen in those awful brown pair that look like paper bags *yuck*) and for $69.99 Click here for more info. And while you are at it checkout some Roller Derby Leagues in your area.

Who? Age? Zulema N. George, 34 years old 

Where are you? Hometown?  Brooklyn, New York; Kingstown, St. Vincent

What is your favorite charity? Avon Walk for Breast Cancer. Eradicating breast cancer is very important to me.  Although no one in my immediate family has suffered from this disease, it has always been a personal mission of mine.  Growing up I participated in many walks and fund raisers where the funds went towards breast cancer treatment and research.  In my opinion The Avon Foundation is doing a great job in helping both men and women who suffer from this disease. 

Who is your favorite designer?  I don’t have a favorite designer.  My style combines pieces from many different designers. I take a shirt from one designer and pair it with a skirt from another.  I like to mix and match; people are always trying to figure out where I get my outfits! I try to keep my look as dramatic and funky as I can!! 

Why did you choose this profession? As far a designing handbags, I have always had a sense of style and a flair for fashion.  Handbags and accessories are my weaknesses and I basically became tired of purchasing handbags and decided to start designing my own.  My position as an Office Manager sort of chose me as opposed to me choosing it.  A very good friend of mine worked at the firm, she decided she was leaving the firm after we returned from Kenya and after finishing her thesis.  She spoke to me about the possibility of me taking over her position and I was like “okay”!  Especially since I wasn’t working at the time since I quit my previous job to go to Kenya to do health care work!!

Who or What inspires you? My inspirations come from my own wants and needs.  I am a handbag and accessories junkie and I became tired of purchasing bags and accessories I knew I could create myself.  I ended up buying more than one handbag to serve one purpose.  I figured I could design handbags that incorporate more than one need, add my flair and make them funky!

What makes you a Savvy Socialite? Everything!!! I took a chance and followed my dream and I’m making it work!!

What advice do you have for other Savvy Socialites? Follow your dreams; do not be influenced by the naysayer; if you think your design or idea is hot, then it is!! Do your research, make connections and learn from each experience, good and/or bad.

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Who? Age? Theresa Dawn Royal. 30 something.

What is your sign? Gemini/Cancer - on the cusp. 

Where are you living now? Hometown? I reside in Bowie, Maryland. I was born in Washington, DC but, raised in Silver Spring and Lanham, MD respectively.

What is your favorite charity? I have a toss up between 4 favorite charities.  My mother had a 5 year battle with breast cancer and she beat it.  Unfortunately she died several years after her cancer battle of heart failure.  Therefore, I support the Cancer Society and Heart Association in memory of my mother.  I battled asthma until I was in my early 20’s when I finally outgrew it.  Therefore, I also support the Lung Association.  Finally, two very good friends of mine were killed by their husbands over domestic disputes.  I am a strong advocate of any organization that brings awareness and helps Domestic Violence victims.

Who is your favorite designer? Vera Wang.  

What is your signature scent? Kenneth Cole - White (for women)

What is your profession? Business Owner of an Event Planning Company properly named Royal Events, LLC.

Why did you choose this profession? This profession chose me, I didn’t really choose it.  About 10 years ago I was always asked to plan company parties and meetings and I realized that I had a knack for it and the rest is history.

Who or What inspires you?  Other business owners who have a dream and who have determination inspire me.  I am also inspired by all the unsung heroes and sheroes who are making a difference in our community. On the celebrity-side, Oprah Winfrey inspires me daily.  She is the epitome of a strong business woman and I admire her very much.  I have aspirations of being on her show one day in the near future. 

What makes you a Savvy Socialite? I think my tenacity and strength of character make me a savvy socialite.  I also think having a sense of fabulous style makes you a savvy socialite!

What advice do you have for other Savvy Socialites?  Keep God first, pray without ceasing, never give up on your dream, watch what you say for words have power, treat everyone with kindness and respect, keep striving for your goals, never give up even when the odds are stacked against you, always dress your best when you leave the house for you never know who you will run into, stay optimistic and positive and always, always, have faith in YOU!

So, we know diamonds are definitely our best friends (specifically conflict free FL, IF or VVS1) but, data?

Yep, apparently data is a girl’s best friend too, and it didn’t take a genius to realize that. I mean really; all women love bling, and most of us have USB drives that don’t match a thing in our closet, so why hasn’t anyone done something about this problem!

Well, Philips and Swarovski teamed up to deliver us a fabulous solution to a diva’s data dilemma, and gave USB drives a blingtastical upgrade. They creatively fused data and bling to create brilliantly functional USB drives that look like adorable pendants that can be worn as jewelry.

Each pendant contains 1 GB of data (about 250 songs or 1’000 photos), has password protection, high-speed USB 2.0 interface, and priced at just $178.

Visit www.swarovski.com for more information or to buy.

Tired of going out and it seems like everyone is visiting from out of town. Maybe you should thumb through the Not for Tourist Guide to see what’s happening in your city other than the usual radio hosted parties.

Visit www.notfortourist.com to get a guide for your city.

Oh, and for the Savvy Socialites in the DC metro area they are hosting an event tonight (Sept. 14, 2007) at Local 16 from 6:00 to 9:00pm. They are giving away 300 Washington, DC guides and just as many free drinks!! Here is the link ( http://www.notfortourists.com/upload/NewsEvents/DC_Invite_Sept07.pdf ) for the invite to tonight’s event.