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As fashion week moves on I have to say that I have not been that impressed with the shows, the same old, same old comes to mind but there have been some high lights and here are but a few. For the start I was asked to pose for the front cover of the DAILY and my mum is now parading this around the quiet village of Dymock in the UK and telling all her friends how her daughter is famous!

izzi bag hits the Front Cover of The Daily

The only comment izzi made was ‘Are you getting to keep the Mercedes?’ typical man, how about ‘crikey that is my wife on the front cover of the most famous fashion magazine?’

I have been to some amazing shows this week and I loved, loved, loved the Jenny Packman show, the quotation on the front page of her press release was very fitting for Valentine’s Day ‘ Men cluster to me, Like Moths around a flame and if their wings burn, I know I am not to blame!’ (Marlene Dietrich) Anyway going back to the show, there was a lot of silk chiffon with beaded tulle and sequins combined with Moth wings. I so loved this collection the most feminine of all I have seen this week. I like Jenny if not for anything else other than the fact that she is a fellow Brit. Her presence in some of the world’s premier and most discerning stores from Harrods to Bergdorf Goodman reinforces her international appeal and demand. She has fast become one of the UK’s most regarded designers with not only her creative talent, but commercial success, I applaud her.

Jenny Packham 2011 Fall

Perry Ellis caught my eye but that might be as all the guys were ermmm ‘Hot Totty’. I should keep that thought to myself right? but as it’s Valentines day, a girl is allowed to window shop right? Actually I can see my lovely izzi wearing this fall collection so I will be taking advantage of the offer Perry Ellis very kindly gave me that I can purchase 10 of the styles for the next four days, which is six months before they hit the shops. By clicking on this link Perry Ellis you too can be one of the lucky ones. The fall collection is full of Lambswool Turtlenecks, Alpaca Herringbone Country Trench, Twill Blazers and Washed Cord Tux Trousers.

Hot Totty at Perry Ellis

I moved onto designer  CUSTO, now their actual press release says ‘ A clean slate was the starting point of this collection, pure lines and neutral colors reflect the idea’ Well I guess that got thrown out of the window before it hit the cat walk. I have no idea how they could write that and end up with this. Just saying….

Wool is the Hero Fabric

I will redeem them by saying there were a few pieces I could see in my wardrobe, not as staple pieces but as one off’s, so the fact that they went on to say “wool is the hero fabric and all it’s textures are represented (Yeah really), felted wool, fringes, wool based graphic jacquards and open distressed weaves are used to create an effect of light organza’! OK well I was not sure I wanted to see that all in one outfit but I am sure that we will see CUSTO in the shops by Christmas!

My Fav piece of CUSTO

Well I was by this time a little bleary eyed but feeling grateful that it was lunchtime and I was going to have lunch with super model Kara Young at the Plaza Hotel. We were attending the Rush Hearts Education Luncheon, which benefits the Rush Philanthropic Arts Foundation Programs. Izzi and I met up with the Hair Rules team at the benefit and here we all are at the step and repeat, although I was told not to go out in my hearts Hosiery I did, it was after all Valentine’s Day!

The Hair Rules Crew

A huge thank you to the host of the Hair Rules table Kara Young who was joined by the Hair Rules crew Monique, Dailey, Jasmine, Katiria, Kristy also the  lovely Nick Gruber, Izzet and I.

Nick Gruber, Anne Agoren, Kara Young & Russell Simmons

Russell Simmons stopped by to say hello and thank us all for attending, he looks so different without his baseball cap on, but always the gentleman. Izzet and I  had a wonderful luncheon at the Plaza hotel, the food was superb, the company a real pleasure to be with and the cause we were all there to support was truly a great one.

Beautiful Cupcakes!

I am now looking at my gym kit and thinking I ought to hit more than the step and repeat today, the running machine perhaps? On that note the cup cakes they gave us when we left sadly had to go to the doorman of my building… Happy Valentine’s Day everyone.

Recently I hosted a Valentines Top Picks with the Accessories Council and we had an absolute Ball. All the top bloggers and tweeters of New York came along to talk about all the brands that participated. Here are some of the highlights of the night.

Anne & Karen Giberson

Here I am with the president of the Accessories Council Karen Giberson, as we start the presentation, every took their seats and enjoyed a nice glass of bubbly curtesy of MOET an absolute treat. Now we all know what happens to me when I have more than one glass so I was only allowed one!

Moet

Moët & Chandon, the champagne of celebrations, is introducing a limited-edition Moët & Chandon Rosé Impérial gift set; complete with two special edition champagne flutes, a bottle of Moët Rosé dressed in pink and a gold pen, all to help you charm your Valentine. $120 available at fine wine and spirits shops nationwide.

Hair Rules Ultra Quench Conditioner

Show your hair some love this Valentines Day with hair rules quench conditioner. Formulated with it helps to nourish hair that is parched from winter dryness and heat. Love how you look with a blow out service at the Hair Rules salon. Each service includes a texture evaluation, designed to show you how to best care for your hair, and receive a texture specific styling product to get the look you desire, be it straight or curly. At a cost of only $24 I think this is not a lot to pay for good products and let’s face it girls we are worth it!

CK 3D indoor and outdoor Glasses

ck Calvin Klein 3D Sunglasses with Marchon3D Patent-Pendiing 3D Technology and RealD Certification. The M3D lens technology is the only curved 3D lens on the market that is RealD certified. The curved lens matches the contour of the eye, improves and maximizes your 3D viewing experience, allowing for greater image immersion. The photocromic (transitioning from indoor to outdoor) lens technology allows for wear indoors and outdoors. Offers full UVA/UVB/UVC protection. Available in Men’s, Women’s and Unisex styles. $180 at Calvin Klein stores. I have to tell you that my husband has dragged me to every 3D film that has been shown at the movies since getting his hands on these!

Dr Gerry Curatola & Anne Agoren

Here I am with Dr Gerry Curatola, Cosmetic dentist to the Stars, of course I can’t possibly tell you who they are, but know that I am now a frequent visitor to his office on Park Avenue. Gerry came along to talk about his product called REVITIN and I have to tell you that having used it for 5 days my teeth are whiter than ever before and feel so much cleaner!

Revitalize your smile for the big night…Revitin Oral Therapy Rejuvenating Gum & Teeth Care: All Natural Toothpaste deep cleans, restores and beautifies your smile naturally without chemicals, peroxide, detergents or artificial colors, sweeteners or dyes. $24.95.

Kate Walsh for HSN

It’s the scent that every woman craves – the scent of her boyfriend on her skin. Boyfriend is actress Kate Walsh’s first fragrance for women, sold exclusively on HSN. Boyfriend captures that sexy, musky scent of a man’s skin on the woman he loves. Addictive, it’s the scent of lust and sensuality, of intense love and moments of romantic joy. Inspired by the scent of a “guy on a girl”, Boyfriend is a mix of amber and wood notes combined with a bright floral scent with a mix of Dark Plum, myrrh, Night Blooming Jasmine, Skin Musk and vanilla notes. $44.95

Anne Agoren with Karen Giberson

Well here I am yet again with another glass in my hand, actually it’s the first glass and it is actually empty, not sure why I am smiling but I think it is because the next gift that was suggested for Valentines is the Godiva Chocolates. Now I know that since I started this diet I am not allowed sweet things, but I draw the line at one or two choccies!!

Godiva Choccies

Peek through the window and what will they see? Luscious solid milk chocolate hearts wrapped in pink and gold foil – precisely what their hearts desire! Heart of Hearts Chocolates $13 YEAH!!!!! Well actually I had to wander down 5th Avenue just to find their pop up store and there in the window was a desk made from…. yes you guessed it chocolate. I have to tell you that I had to walk away very quickly or those 30lbs I just lost would be piling themselves back on. Have you ever heard that saying ‘ five minutes on the lips means five months on the hips’? well I am a  not going to have that happen, it has taken me three and a half months to loose this weight but…. one won’t hurt will it?

Pop Up Shop On 5th Avenue - New York

On that note I am going to have to hope that izzi buys me a sensible treat for Valentines, I wonder just what that might be ummm…white truffle or praline …    well a girl can wish can’t she?