The lovely folks at Grey Goose invited the stars from the Grey Goose Cherry Noir Commercial (which yes, includes me) for a Private Dinner before their big event all happening at the Gansevoort. A black SUV came to scoop me and I was on my way to hang with old friends and with new friends. I came dressed in a no-name vintage dress, vintage boots, and a Genevieve Jones clutch.

I think my look is best represented with this tagline: “Don Draper’s Brown-Skinned Mistress on LSD”.

At my table was none other than the lovely hostess KELLY ROWLAND. She was “sweet as punch” as my dear friend Karl Justin would say. She was very kind and had some great stories and even better jokes! I didn’t get a picture with her, but I guarantee you she was stunning. Also at the table, DEE & RICKY, ANGIE MARTINEZ, JESSICA WHITE, PHIL GRIFFIN (The Cherry Noir Director), and more!!! Here’s how the night went…

RICKY, VASHTIE & DEE

Everything on the menu was meat and dairy and since I don’t eat either, the Chef whipped me up some fantastic Vegan options!!!

This dish looks confusing, but it was grilled figs with a Cherry reduction!!! It looks weird, but it was BOMB!!! Cherry Bomb!!!

After dinner we headed up to the roof for the big soiree…

ANGIE MARTINEZ, ME & JESSICA WHITE

The hardest working women in the game!

Kevin brought his dog and of course that little babe was a hit. I don’t think its a good thing for a pet to be at a party, but…

ANGIE MARTINEZ and the little pup.

Miss ESTELLE and crew…

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Later that evening, I wiggled out of my drag look into something more…ME! Supreme Button Up, Cheap Monday Jeans, Vans OTW kicks, and a Vintage Chanel bag that holds only Krink Markers and Stickers.

Then I met up with YOUNG SCOOZLE, NATE (PUMA) and BOBBY WALTHZER for some fun and to support the homies HODGY & LEFT BRAIN and their group – MELLOW HYPE! It was super fun, but I hate seeing new hipsters who think they can just jump in the pit and imitate the “moshing” they see on TV. Just please go to a hardcore show and take one good lesson.

Anyways, HODGY and LEFT BRAIN are so sweet and adorable – and TALENTED!!! It was nice to check out their show.

I spy AIRWALK!

ANWAR. Was very nice meeting him!

Here are some film photos that I snagged at the last soiree me and Q-Tip had. He had just recently celebrated a birthday and me and Elle made him Vegan Cupcakes!

I wore a gorgeous BALMAIN dress designed especially for me.

MICHAEL JORDAN & DERRICK ROSE were there for the fun…

GUEST, PHILLIP LEEDS, EBRO DARDEN & GUEST

KIM & KARL JUSTIN

OSCAR 1992 & CHERRY 2000

Q-TIP & OSCAR 1992

SABEL BOO

ME

ELLE dancing “Indian Style” to that Punjabi MC & Jay-Z song

ELLE having pimp fun with HUGGY BEAR’s cane

NERD, RICKY TWIN & GUEST

DEE & RICKY VELCRO PONY SNEAKER

DEE & RICKY PONY sweat pants

The homie COPE 2 was having a solo exhibit in my hood, so I had to check it out. Miss INDIE 184 was also on deck – looking really fly! We had a nice little catching up session…it’s always nice to talk to her, she always gives great insight! If you’re in New York or plan to be soon, check out the show. Details below! Also, if you’re in LA – check out INDIE’s Solo Exhibit GO HARD!

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INDIAN IN THE CUPBOARD & INDIE 184

I gave her one of my new VIOLETTE pens (coming soon) and she gave me one of her KWEENZ DESTROY markers! #realfriendsexchange

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SHINEHEAD & COPE 2

A little legend in the making…

I am so thankful I get to collaborate with artists like BIG K.R.I.T. He’s not only a major talent, he’s also a genuinely nice guy…which is something you rarely hair about performers. I mean, real-deal nice guy and Southern gentleman. So, it wasn’t a surprise when I found his listening party flooded with people who were anxious to hear the album and meet the man, otherwise known as “King Remembered In Time”.

Sidenote: Listening parties are always a little awkward, you’re meant to preview the person’s album – but normally, most folks just suck the open bar dry while networking. It would be better if it were more intimate…like if there was a giant bed and everyone invited to preview the album could climb on and the artist could be in the center, personally handing you your own headphones and playing each track…you know, like sharing an intimate artsy moment with a close friend or boo. Then again, what do I know?!

Anyways, check it out!

CJ FLY,  JOEY BADA$$, KIRK KNIGHT – so cute!

Still from “Boobie Miles” Directed By Me!

DJ WALLY SPARKS

JONNY SHIPES & SHA MONEY

BIG K.R.I.T. walking us through his inspiration and what it was like working on this album.

BIG K.R.I.T. & SMOKE DZA

SHIEST BUBZ, CEE GUDDA & JONNY SHIPES

STEVE-O

GFC NEW YORK!

NICOLE L. getting work in…

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Cop the album, which will be released soon!

#LFTU