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Sabatini White label launch ... It was an all- white affair including the cocktails.
Gazebo Wine Garden, Elizabeth Bay 11 May 2008.Barnardos Australia's Mother of the Year Gala Dinner ... The dinner party raised $100,000 for the Barnardos Winter Appeal.
Westin Hotel, city 11 May 2008.Launch of Icons of Australian Music: Jimmy Barnes ... Jimmy Barnes turned a book launch into a full scale gig with the help of friends and his children.
Zeta Bar, city 11 May 2008.Sapphire Lounge's third birthday ... An underwater theme meant mermaids and topless waiters.
Sapphire Lounge, Kings Cross 11 May 2008.Omega Olympics party ... Former Olympians Ian Thorpe and Giaan Rooney joined Beijing-bound swimmers, includng Craig Stevens who had to leave early to get back in the pool.
Simmer on the Bay, Walsh Bay 8 May 2008.Sydney Film Festival launch ... Brothers Joel and Nash Edgerton took a break from editing their entry in the festival to attend.
Customs House, Circular Quay 8 May 2008.Jagermeister party ... Grinspoon rocked the house and the dance floor remained packed.
Zeta Bar, city 8 May 2008.Dr 90210 and Bruno Shapewear launch ... There was no designs on show at the launch but there was champagne.
Ivy, George St, city 6 May 2008.Australian Fashion Week after-parties... The bold and the beautiful unwind after a hard week on the runways.
Sydney 5 May 2008.Australian Fashion Week after-parties... The bold and the beautiful unwind after a long week of treading the runways.
Sydney 5 May 2008.La La Land premiere after-party ... A play about taking a movie script to Hollywood was always going to be popular with the acting community. And it was.
Darlinghurst Theatre Company, Potts Point 4 May 2008.Jerome Robbins opening night ... The Australian Ballett's performance about the legendary Broadway choreographer included cigar-smoking men and butterfly ballerinas.
Sydney Opera House, Circular Quay 4 May 2008.Australian Fashion Week ... After the parades, came the parties with at least three designer parties each night. Loyalty was on display with most party-goers wearing the outfits of their hosts.
All over Sydney 4 May 2008.Mrs Press salon show ... The Vogue team was out in force to support fellow staffer Clare Press, who launched her latest collection of Mrs Press reworked vintage and vintage-inspired pieces.
Ray Hughes Gallery, Surry Hills 17 Apr 2008.Golden Slipper party ... Bianca Dye kept everyone in fits of laughter as MC at what was a classy affair, complete with a throne and handsome prince Ryan Phelan.
Astral Champagne, Star City, Pyrmont 17 Apr 2008.Australia's Next Top Model launch ... No expense is spared when Foxtel believes in a program. This launch was rumoured to have cost $180,000 and you could see every cent.
b2 Studios, Alexandria 16 Apr 2008.Riley Street, Surry Hills ... The hip young things of the hills headed out to peruse their latest hunting ground for hot threads including those from Preen, Trimapee and Future Classic.
Riley Street, Surry Hills 15 Apr 2008.The Lost Boys launch ... Uber-cool Bondi types united with fans of Sam de Brito's All Men Are Liars SMH blog, a slightly incongruous pairing that somehow worked.
Beach Road Hotel, Bondi 15 Apr 2008.Sydney Symphony Leaders Club Blue Note dinner ... The fundraiser for the Sydney Symphony is a lull in the party storm; no hot pants or shouts of "woohoo!", just fine cuisine and musical talent.
Trackdown Studio, Moore Park 15 Apr 2008.Piano Room launch ... The dry martinis, sexy dancers and a stellar singing performance from Our Glynis Traill-Nash made it one superb night at Sydney's latest hot bar, aimed at chic over-30s.
Trademark Hotel, Kings Cross 10 Apr 2008.Sydney Wine Room launch ... The food was the real winner at the launch of this slick, hip and happening bar's new wine room (a revamped version of the old Kirketon bar) and its catering arm.
Kells Kitchen, Darlinghurst 10 Apr 2008.The ultimate wedding planning party ... Doltone House was decked out with wedding cakes, table settings and plenty of brides to be without looking like a tacky bridal expo.
Doltone House, Jones Bay Wharf, Pyrmont 9 Apr 2008.Rosemount dinner ... The pre-Rosemount Australian Fashion Week dinner, where party-goers could taste test the new Rosemount O sparkling wine, drunk over ice, (a bit of a thing of late).
Cafe Sydney, Circular Quay 9 Apr 2008.Mother's Day Royal Celebrations launch ... The Royal Hospital For Women Foundation's annual fund-raising drive kicked off with a celebration of motherhood attended by celebrity supporters.
Nino's Hideaway, Westfield Bondi Junction 8 Apr 2008.Logie nominations breakfast ... Excitement is building for the 50th TV Week Logies next month and the stars, including a swag of Gold Logie nominees, celebrated over breakfast.
Luna Park, Milsons Point 7 Apr 2008.Curvy art exhibition and book launch ... Yen magazine's all-girl exhibition and art book showed feminism isn't dead, it's wearing fishnets.
Mori Gallery, Haymarket 3 Apr 2008.Saavi Jewels cocktail party ... Saavi Jewels designer Rajan Bhojwani is Alex Perry's best mate and neither seem afraid of a bit of sparkle.
Alex Perry store, The Strand 3 Apr 2008.Datemymate website launch ... The latest in a new trend for dating websites where you can match up your single buddies, kicked off with a light-hearted bash.
Crystal Bar, city 2 Apr 2008.Cosmopolitan house-warming party ... The Cosmo gals hired a swanky apartment and threw a rip-snorting party for the Look Good... Feel Better cancer charity.
Elizabeth Bay Road, Elizabeth Bay 2 Apr 2008.Astral Champagne Bar launch ... As racing fever heats up, a crowd already in the mood for off-track action gathered to preview Star City's post-race champagne bar.
Astral, Star City, Pyrmont 2 Apr 2008.Nigella Lawson cocktail party ... The hostess with the mostest has the energy of a teenager, bouncing around Sydney for two days to promote her new book and product range.
Universal Restaurant, Darlinghurst 1 Apr 2008.Burberry Prorsum collection/Fashion Speak book launch ... A double whammy launching a book of interviews with the fashion's elite and Burberry's latest collection.
Burberry, King Street, Sydney 1 Apr 2008.Puma Heritage Range launch party ... The uber-funky crowd lapped up the drinks and break-dancing, with the Puma range pegged on a clothes line overhead.
Grand Pacific Blue Room, Darlinghurst Paddington 27 Mar 2008.Berlei Undetectables launch ... Berlei's new collection was gorgeous and it was thspruiking bras that can be worn 75 different ways. Really? Who knew?
The Loft, King St Wharf 26 Mar 2008.Time Out's website launch party ... The listings magazine's Sydney edition welcomed its website in style, with 250 guests atop the MCA.
Museum of Contemporary Art, Circular Quay 26 Mar 2008.MCA autumn season opening night ... Spunky artists necked beers with corporate types at the launch of three exhibitions at the MCA.
MCA, Circular Quay 25 Mar 2008.Rosemount 'O' launch ... The folks at Rosemount staged a fashion show with models on skates sliding on plastic ice for a new wine called 'O', designed to be served on ice itself.
Water Bar, Blue Hotel, Woolloomooloo 28 Feb 2008.Audi terminal opening ... Audi launched its futuristic-looking new showroom. It has a sleek lounge area and a cafe-bar. And they even sell cars.
Audi Five Dock 27 Feb 2008.Australia's hottest bartender ... Staffers from Cosmopolitan and Galliano announced the result of their nationwide search for a bartender with charm, poise, charisma and top skills.
Bel Mondo, The Rocks 27 Feb 2008.Social Diary 3rd Birthday Party ... The online social bible celebrated three years of charting the party calendar with the PRs, party animals and journalists who use the site.
Drift at Ravesi's, Bondi 27 Feb 2008.NW Oscars lunch ... Lots of glammed-up ladies in the exquisite surroundings of the Hilton Hotel's grand ballroom set the scene for the broadcast of the Oscars.
Hilton Hotel grand ballroom, city 25 Feb 2008.Park Hyatt's Evening with Oriol Balaguer ... To herald a new collaboration with Spanish pastry chef and chocolatier Oriol Balaguer, the Hyatt invited a lucky group to sample his couture treats.
Park Hyatt, The Rocks 25 Feb 2008.The Rocky Horror Show opening night ... Guests fronted Rocky Horror decked out in French maids' outfits, skin-tight shorts and fishnets making it difficult to pick audience members from sweet transvestites.
Star Theatre, Pyrmont 21 Feb 2008.ModelCo Bow Couture launch ... Bows were the theme of the day: huge pink ones adorning the tables; James Gordon's framed ones on the walls; and the new bow-etched compact from the Sydney make-up brand.
b2 Studios, Alexandria 20 Feb 2008.The Seed Opening Night ... An opening night at Belvoir St Theatre is always well-stocked with acting glitterati. This night everyone gawked shamelessly at Cate Blanchett, Rose Byrne and Brendan Cowell.
Belvoir St Theatre, Surry Hills 20 Feb 2008.Chanel spring summer Ready-to-Wear show ... The opulent Water Bar was an impressive backdrop for a classy display of Chanel's off-the-peg fashion and an elegant crowd of fans turned out.
Water Bar, Blue Hotel, Woolloomooloo 20 Feb 2008.Jimmy Barnes's 'Blue Hotel' video clip launch ... Jimmy Barnes was the centre of attention and he entertained the crowd with tales of filming the video clip in Thailand.
Water Bar, Blue, Woolloomooloo 19 Feb 2008.The Lincoln menu tasting ... Tapas is the perfect way for pretty people to eat - taste sensations in little portions to eat between sips of champagne, and The Lincoln went to town to impress.
Bayswater Road, Kings Cross 7 Feb 2008.Opening of Coach store ... Proving Sydney's party set will go to the opening of a handbag, the Coach store was bursting at the seams with celebrities.
Queen Victoria Building, CBD 6 Feb 2008.Elite Introductions Valentine's Day party ... We were worried that this matchmaking service's launch would be a bit like a D&D ball but it was definitely more divine than desperate.
Will and Toby's, Darlinghurst 5 Feb 2008.Bondi Rescue 3 screening and launch party ... The buff lifeguards of the reality show invited all their mates to the pub to watch the latest season go to air, shouting everyone beer and meat pies.
Light Brigade Hotel, Woollahra 5 Feb 2008.Taj Hotels screening of Jewels and Marble Palaces ... Indian royals joined the likes of Steve and Lynette Waugh and Collette Dinnigan for an evening of bling and royal hospitality.
State Theatre 4 Feb 2008.CHINESE NEW YEAR EXHIBITIONS LAUNCH The art, which was accompanied by dumplings and fortune cookies, included a captivating installation of floating red boxes spanning the entire atrium like a vast kite.
Customs House, Circular Quay 24 Jan 2008.SKINNY BLONDE BEER LAUNCH As kegs of Skinny Blonde flowed and revellers spray-painted each other on a fake beach, the new brew was serenaded by shouty Kiwi garage-punk band Die Die Die.
Beach Road Hotel, Bondi 24 Jan 2008.CARMEN OPENING NIGHT No social event in Sydney is complete without the beaming smile and matronly bust of Maria Venuti and isn't it nice of Opera Australia to invite former politicians out for a night on the town?
Sydney Opera House 24 Jan 2008.I'LL BE WATCHING YOU EXHIBITION Andy Summers brought Elizabeth Street in Paddington to a standstill when he showed up to his exhibition of photos capturing the Police at the height of their 1980s fame.
Blender Gallery, Paddington 23 Jan 2008.LED ZEPPELIN WORLD TOUR PHOTOGRAPHIC OPENING Art and rock'n'roll came together in a riot of crotch-munching denim at this exhibition of recently unearthed shots taken at Led Zeppelin's 1972 Sydney Showground gig.
S.H. Ervin Gallery, The Rocks 22 Jan 2008.CHARLIE WILSON'S WAR PREMIERE All those visitors who braved the rain wrapped in plastic ponchos deserve bravery medals and a free packet of Codral.
Open Air Cinema, Mrs Macquarie's Chair 22 Jan 2008.BONDI OPEN AIR CINEMA FESTIVAL, VIP LAUNCH Guests were treated to drinks, snacks and the sight of a young Dennis Hopper and Peter Fonda astride their choppers in Easy Rider.
Bondi Pavilion, Bondi Beach 17 Jan 2008.BILLABONG SESSIONS LAUNCH PARTY It's hard to get more summery than at chilled party - a few cold drinks by the harbour, listening to the easy, breezy tunes of Tamarama.
Cargo Bar, King Street Wharf 13 Jan 2008.GREEKALICIOUS FIRST BIRTHDAY Sydney's first and only exclusively Greek cooking school celebrated its first birthday in appropriate style with a fine selection of tasty Greek treats.
The Intuitive Well Centre, Bondi Junction 11 Jan 2008.FLICKERFEST AWARDS CEREMONY AND OPENING NIGHT After nine days of stimulating cinematic delights from around the world, it was time for the final credits to roll on Flickerfest 17th Australian International Short Film Festival.
Bondi Pavilion, Bondi Beach 11 Jan 2008.SUNDAY SOL SESSIONS PARTY It takes a lot of confidence, Hollywood tape and hours at the gym to wear the sort of outfits sported at this event. It also takes a little absitence from too much of the sponsor's beer.
North Bondi RSL 11 Jan 2008.NEW YEAR'S EVE PARTY The party atmosphere flowed throughout the many levels of the Argyle, even leaving the bar staff grooving along all night long.
The Argyle, The Rocks 31 Dec 2007.LORD MAYOR'S NYE BALL There is simply no better location to see Sydney shake its thang than the Opera House. The weather made it perfect to be outside and the fireworks were taylor made for our enjoyment. Truly magical.
Sydney Opera House, CBD 31 Dec 2007.Cargo Bar members' Christmas party ... The theme was Bar Wars and the drinks flowed freely at Cargo Bar's annual do for its regular punters.
Cargo Bar, King Street Wharf 19 Dec 2007.Australian Directors Film Showcase ... Local audiences were previewed the fresh talent that will be shown off in Los Angeles during Australia Week.
Palace Academy Cinema, Paddington 19 Dec 2007.Paddington Inn Christmas Party ... The Paddo Inn showed its regulars and friends some festive love with a full-blown Christmas spectacular.
Paddington 19 Dec 2007.Wild Turkey A-List Party ... Sydney men refreshingly made an effort to look smart and flocked to the Argyle for the chance to be selected for Wild Turkey's A-List.
The Argyle, The Rocks 19 Dec 2007.Fairfax Media Festival of Colour Christmas Party ... Fairfax folk played on rides and ate fairy floss on a stick, raising $5000 for the Royal Perth Hospital burns unit.
Luna Park, Milsons Point 19 Dec 2007.Clinique Lash Power Mascara launch ... Clinique launched their latest mascara in the swanky Crystal Bar with a dress code of LBD (little black dress).
Crystal Bar, GPO, No.1 Martin Place, Sydney 18 Dec 2007.Wild Oats wine tasting ... Guests drank Wild Oats wine while taking a personal tour of the Wild Oats XI maxi competing in the Rolex Sydney to Hobart yacht race.
Cafe Morso, Jones Bay Wharf, Pyrmont 17 Dec 2007.Billy Elliot opening night ... Sydney has been bowled over with this breathtaking new musical and the stars came out to watch.
Capitol Theatre, Haymarket 13 Dec 2007.Chadwick Christmas party ... The model agency bash filled the Cross's new party hub with improbably good-looking people.
Trademark Hotel, Kings Cross 13 Dec 2007.Opening of Sydney Now: New Australian Photojournalism ... A gathering for the new exhibition Sydney Now, a collection of pictures capturing contemporary life in this town.
Museum of Sydney 13 Dec 2007.Ego opening ... This stylish Italian restaurant and bar has become the latest quality venue in Kings Cross-Potts Point.
Potts Point 12 Dec 2007.Favela's first birthday party ... The club turned one with a carnival-themed celebration, transforming the ground floor into a sandy beach, complete with palm trees.
Kings Cross 12 Dec 2007.Jo Malone Perfume launch ... A party to launch the refreshing new White Jasmine & Mint fragrance.
Ego Ristorante Enoteca, Potts Point 11 Dec 2007.Pie Face Christmas party ... Fashion and pie impresarios Betty Fong and Wayne Homschek spread the Christmas cheer for staff and friends.
The Bourbon, Kings Cross 11 Dec 2007.Piazza Peroni at The Corner Shop ... The new artist-in-residence project at this hip boutique got off to a flying start.
William Street, Paddington 11 Dec 2007.the (sydney) magazine special issue party ... A bash to launch a list of Sydney's 100 most influential people from all walks of life, made for an interesting mix of guests.
Icebergs Dining Room and Bar, Bondi 10 Dec 2007.Lavazza 2008 calendar launch ... The latest in a series of lavish launches around the globe for Lavazza's 2008 calendar, The Most Majestic Espresso Experience.
Sydney Opera House 10 Dec 2007.Opening of Drift cocktail lounge ... Ravesi's at Bondi has opened a groovy new cocktail lounge.
Ravesi's, Bondi Beach 6 Dec 2007.Opening of Moonlight Cinema ... Balmy weather, Simmone Logue lunch boxes, and a glass of rosé made this night what summer in Sydney is all about.
Centennial Park 6 Dec 2007.Sambag and friends shopping night ... The clutch of stores on Edgecliff Road kept their doors open late for a special community shopping evening.
Edgecliff Road, Woollahra 5 Dec 2007.Rose & Ruby store opening ... A new girlie jewel of a store with soothing pastel flowers, trinkets, silk dresses and camisoles.
William Street, Paddington 5 Dec 2007.De Nom Christmas party ... De Nom, which is modelled on the Palace of Versailles, used the night to launch its summer cocktail menu.
De Nom, Darlinghurst 5 Dec 2007.Flickerfest 2008 launch ... Flickerfest was launched in style with a star-studded cocktail do at Icebergs.
Icebergs Dining Room and Bar, Bondi Beach 4 Dec 2007.Bonds and Monster Children calendar launch ... A celebration of the '08 calendar collaboration between Bonds and skater mag Monster Children.
Bondi Surf Club, Bondi 4 Dec 2007.General Pants Christmas party ... The crews of various General Pants branches embraced the fancy dress "uniform" theme for their end of year party.
Bondi Pavilion, Bondi 4 Dec 2007.WATER BAR RELAUNCH. The folks at Taj Hotels chose an Indian theme to celebrate the bar's beautiful facelift. Guests admired the new crystal-droplet curtains and velvet sofas, whilst being served delicious Indian food and listening to Alex Dimitriades on the decks.
Blue Hotel, Woolloomooloo 29 Nov 2007.CERRONE ARIA COLLECTION. No fear Cerrone's pieces wouldn't be seen from the back rows. That is serious bling. David Campbell performed a few sultry numbers causing some well-to-do society ladies to go weak at the knees.
House of Cerrone, Leichardt 29 Nov 2007.BIANCA DYE'S FAREWELL. An intimate gathering of Dye's Nova friends farewelled the radio host as she and her boyfriend, Alex Dean, jet off for a couple of months in South America.
Eastern Hotel, Bondi Junction 28 Nov 2007.CAMPARI TALES CALENDAR LAUNCH. This one took a long time to kick off but, once it did, people seemed happy to stick around.
Favela, Kings Cross 28 Nov 2007.LOVER LOVES ... LESLEY ARFIN. Lover's Susien Chong and Nic Briand flew the New York author of Dear Diary, Lesley Arfin, into town. And it was a rapt crowd that jammed in to hang on every word of Arfin's revelatory oratory. All very underground.
China Heights Gallery, Surry Hills 27 Nov 2007.Ra5 AND TW STEEL LAUNCH. This was a two-headed bash, celebrating the launch of the fifth season of board-sports TV show and a new watch label. The evening's centrepiece was a mechanical surfboard, which guests rode bravely throughout the night.
Trademark, Kings Cross 27 Nov 2007.LIGHT THE NIGHT AFTER-PARTY. A crew of Australia's top stage performers kicked up their heels following the Light the Night concert, which raises money for research into cancer.
La Sala, Surry Hills 27 Nov 2007.FOXTEL AND FFA'S COCKTAIL PARTY FOR LA GALAXY AND DAVID BECKHAM. With guests such as David Beckham, Elton John, Anthony LaPaglia, Jason Donovan and Eric Idle, even seasoned Sydney VIPs were left breathless by the star power.
Cafe Sydney, Circular Quay 26 Nov 2007.LIGHT BRIGADE HOTEL DINING ROOM AND BAR LAUNCH. Not only were guests treated to cocktails and great tunes, but VIPs were invited to enjoy a three-course meal.
Woollahra 22 Nov 2007.CHANNEL TEN 2008 SEASON LAUNCH. Channel Ten pulled out all stops to launch its 2008 line-up, including a laser light show and a demo from 10 competitors of So You Think You Can Dance.
Hordern Pavilion, Moore Park 21 Nov 2007.AFI NOMINEES LUNCH. Jeweller Jan Logan threw a lunch for the talented folk nominated for gongs at this year's AFI Awards.
Otto Ristorante, Woolloomooloo 21 Nov 2007.QANTAS SPIRIT OF YOUTH AWARDS. A night celebrating the country's finest young artistic talents.
Museum of Contemporary Art, Circular Quay 21 Nov 2007.RESTYLANE VITAL AUSTRALIAN LAUNCH. An Italian dermatologist and Australia's top breast architect explained how this new skin rejuvenation treatment works, as models lounged by the pool.
Boy Charlton pool, The Domain 21 Nov 2007.SASS & BIDE COLLECTION PREVIEW. Heidi Middleton and Sarah-Jane Clarke threw open the doors of their flagship store in Paddington and gave guests a look at their latest collection of summer and resort wear, named "the listening place".
Sass & Bide Paddington boutique 21 Nov 2007.MY BODY AFTER BABY BOOK LAUNCH. A chic and civilised affair to launch the first book from The Sydney Morning Herald's fashion editor, Kellie Hush.
Astral Bar, Pyrmont 20 Nov 2007.GQ MEN OF THE YEAR AWARDS. It was wall to wall fabulously stylish men at the GQ Magazine Men of the Year.
Royal Hall of Industries, Moore Park 20 Nov 2007.ABBA MANIA OPENING NIGHT. Many of the guests channelled their inner Bjorns, Bennys, Agnethas and Anna-Frids in white polyester for the opening of the "best ABBA concert since ABBA".
Star Theatre, Star City, Pyrmont 14 Nov 2007.BJORN BORG UNDERWEAR LAUNCH. Red-blooded women took snaps of well-toned blokes modelling the Swedish racquet man's new underwear range. Apparently Borg used to tear his undergarments in moments of excitement.
MTV Gallery, East Sydney 14 Nov 2007.MCGUIGAN'S DISCOVERY WINES LAUNCH. The kooky and highly entertaining McGuigan family set up a mini vineyard in front of Customs House. It was a brilliant night; you felt like you were sipping vino in the country, despite the urban landscape.
Customs House, Circular Quay 14 Nov 2007.WILD LIFE HAIR SURRY HILLS SALON LAUNCH. One of Sydney's best-kept hairdressing secrets, Wild Life Hair's Milsons Point salon, has grown too big for the North Shore, with a sister salon opening in Surry Hills.
Surry Hills 14 Nov 2007.ANDREW MCMANUS MARQUEE. It was a nightclub trackside with pumping tunes and gingerbread martinis.
Melbourne Cup Carnival, Flemington 6 Nov 2007.THE CHANDON TURF CLUB LUNCH. Hot new venue Moncur Terrace hosted guests in pink for a Rosé at the Races theme.
Moncur Terrace, Woollahra Hotel 6 Nov 2007.EMIRATES MARQUEE. The Venetian-themed marquee was the most extravagant of the Birdcage and came complete with water features, a gelato bar, live music and a restaurant.
Melbourne Cup Carnival, Flemington 6 Nov 2007.HILTON MARQUEE. Munching treats courtesy of Luke Mangan in an old-school style marquee with patterned wallpaper and retro clocks, this was a great place to spend the Cup.
Melbourne Cup Carnival, Flemington 6 Nov 2007.LEXUS MARQUEE. This swanky monochrome marquee included an amazing floral chandelier and a balcony perfect for celeb-spotting.
Melbourne Cup Carnival, Flemington 6 Nov 2007.MOET ET CHANDON MARQUEE. The interior was swathed in one kilometre of green silk and guests were fed tasting plates by Vue de Monde's chef, Shannon Bennett. It truly was understated elegance.
Melbourne Cup Carnival, Flemington 6 Nov 2007.MYER MARQUEE. Jennifer Hawkins and The Veronicas were among many lost in rows of green hedges as part of a "living maze" theme.
Melbourne Cup Carnival, Flemington 6 Nov 2007.ROYAL RANDWICK VIP BAR. It was the next best place to spend the Melbourne Cup after Flemington. The champagne flowed, the bookies prowled and 750 TV screens beamed the action from down south.
Royal Randwick Racecourse 6 Nov 2007.THE ARGYLE. A bout of equine sniffles and Sydney's foul weather couldn't stop Melbourne Cup shenanigans at The Argyle's gin palace.
The Argyle, The Rocks 6 Nov 2007.SCULTPURE BY THE SEA OPENING NIGHT. The annual exhibition's opening drew an 800-strong crowd of politicians, art enthusiasts and sponsors. Guests included Malcolm and Lucy Turnbull, Rebel Penfold-Russell and Shane Gould. After speeches by Clover Moore and exhibition director David Handley, Warren Fahey sang a ditty song about Bondi bikini girls.
Bondi Pavilion, Bondi 1 Nov 2007.LADYLUX HALLOWEEN PARTY.. The Kings Cross nightclub celebrated its third birthday with a spooky, but sexy, Halloween theme.
Ladylux, Kings Cross 31 Oct 2007.PRETTY DOG'S 10TH BIRTHDAY. Funky, beautiful Sydneysiders showed up for Newtown store Pretty Dog's 10th birthday celebration. Founder and gracious host for the evening, Tanya Stevanovic, worked the room like a superstar and it wasn't hard to see why this inner-west establishment has gained a cult-following. When it comes to fashion, this crowd is light years ahead of its time.
Madame Fling Flong, Newtown 31 Oct 2007.TELSTRA T(LIFE) LAUNCH. Phones have never been so sexy. A celeb-heavy crowd drank champagne and admired all things tech at the launch of this new concept-store. Darren Hayes performed songs from his new album, and Telstra boss Sol Trujillo greeted guests who included Grant Hackett, Kerri-Anne Kennerley, Matthew Newton, Gracie Otto and MC Sophie Faulkner.
George Street, CBD 31 Oct 2007.MASTERPIECE BY FAIRFAX & ROBERTS. It was a night of decadence at the newly refurbished "Gilded Salon", which is a spectacular showcase for the precious jewels within. The waiters and Lady Tre spent hours in hair and make-up to be coiffed and powdered into baroque beauties.
Martin Place 30 Oct 2007.SHOWCASE LAUNCH. Foxtel's new channel, Showcase, is television for adults and will show a lot of controversial and groundbreaking television dramas that Australian commercial stations are to afraid to touch.
Simmer on the Bay, Walsh Bay 30 Oct 2007.TARONGA FOUNDATION AND AUSTRALIAN HIMALAYAN FOUNDATION FUND-RAISER FOR SNOW LEOPARDS The stars of this gala event were Taronga Zoo's fabulous Snow Leopards, who were resplendent in white coats while guests sipped aperitifs outside their enclosure.
Taronga Zoo, Mosman 25 Oct 2007.TRILOGY PREMIERE AND AFTER-PARTY A huge army of surfers and grommets turned out to see their heros Taj Burrow, Andy Irons and Joel Parkinson at the premier of this surfing doccumentary.
Hayden Orpheum, Cremorne 25 Oct 2007.HARPER'S BAZAAR JEWELLERY AWARDS 2007 The diamond jewellery's night of nights was a sparkling affair, from the free-flowing Veuve Clicquot to the jewels adorning guests and models alike.
Shangri-La Hotel, The Rocks 24 Oct 2007.PUMA COLLABORATION WITH YO! MTV RAPS There were plenty of cool kids in bright colours (all looking like they'd just walked off the set of Pretty in Pink) at the launch of this new range of streetwear.
MTV Gallery, East Sydney 24 Oct 2007.GYPSIES, TRAMPS & THIEVES DINNER The 2008 Good Food Guide's Chef of the Year Sean Connolly dazzled this ritzy crowd with delightful dishes. The caviar that had to be sucked out of a straw was a particular hit.
Astral Restaurant, Star City 23 Oct 2007.PINK RIBBON BREAKFAST Nine hundred movers and shakers - from the Television stars to fashion designers to politicians - met for an early morning breakfast bathed in pink light.
The Westin Hotel, Sydney 22 Oct 2007.SONY CYBER-SHOT LAUNCH Sony launched its new range of digital cameras in a convivial atmosphere which was akin to a dinner party. Guests were given the new gadget to play with, which meant flashes were going off throughout the night.
Chippendale 18 Oct 2007.KINGPIN BOWLING LOUNGE LAUNCH Bowling used to be the nerdy sport for fat kids with thick glasses. Times must have changed, because the scene at this party was cooler than the Winter Olympics.
Darling Harbour 17 Oct 2007.VOGUE LIVING 40TH ANNICERSARY 40 years of Vogue Living deserved a suitably lavish - and stylish - knees up, and this party didn't fail to deliver.
B2 Studios, Alexandria 17 Oct 2007.CHANEL FRAGRANCE AND BEAUTY BOUTIQUE LAUNCH Chanel's new store was launched in suitably glamorous fashion. The shiny black and white surfaces oozed luxury and the products held the appeal of candy for grown-ups.
Westfield, Bondi Junction 16 Oct 2007.CONTROL PREMIERE Director Anton Corbijn was on hand to introduce the film and mingle with guests at the after party at the Opera Bar, always a sparkling venue for events.
Dendy, Opera Quays 15 Oct 2007.ALEX PERRY PARADE AFTER-PARTY The show was jam packed with beautiful people hoping to score one of Alex Perry's fabolous frocks.
Overseas Passenger Terminal, Circular Quay 13 Oct 2007.ROCK CHICKS BOOK LAUNCH A music biz crowd packed the Hollywood hotel for the launch of this in-depth look of rock's finest female artists since 1960.
Hollywood Hotel, Surry hills 11 Oct 2007.NICKELODEON AWARDS This year's award ceremony was a wonderland for children, featuring acrobatic dancers, a machine that made delicious snow cones and a graffiti wall.
Sydney Entertainment Centre 10 Oct 2007.WAYNE COOPER PARADE AFTER-PARTY The mood was light and the drinks were flowing as Wayne Cooper played 'host with the most to toast!'
Hugo's Lounge, Kings Cross 9 Oct 2007.THE NEW WOMAN BEAUTY AWARDS There were fabulous frocks to be seen at this awards ceremony, which capped the end of a three-month road test of the latest fashions.
Sydney Town Hall 9 Oct 2007.TUDOR WATCHES NEW COLLECTIONS PREVIEW A grateful crowd of magazine types enjoyed the chance to escape to the sea-side and admire elegant timepieces.
Cruising Yacht Club Australia, Darling Point 9 Oct 2007.CHEESE SLICES BOOK LAUNCH There was more cheese than you could poke a camera at, at the launch of Will Stud's latest book celebrating his favourite food... You guessed it, Cheese!
The Book Kitchen, Surry Hills 8 Oct 2007.WATER CAMEOS BY ROOCO FAZZARI - OPENING Rocco Fazzari's illustrations are familiar to fairfax readers, but he revealed another side to his skills in this exhibition of works portraying ocean glimpses from Sydney's Eastern Suburbs.
Damien Minton Gallery, Redfern 6 Oct 2007.BERLEI PINK RANGE LAUNCH It was an intimite lunch with Berlei launching its range of pink bras to raise money for the Breast Cancer Network Australia.
Pruniers, Woollahra 6 Oct 2007.HYUNDAI i30 LAUNCH Revheads were all fired up for the launch of Hyundai's new hatchback.
Simmer on the Bay, Walsh Bay 6 Oct 2007.MOKU BOUTIQUE LAUNCH A little slice of New Zealand landed on the Oxford Street strip with the opening of this new store featuring Kiwi designers.
Oxford Street, Paddington 4 Oct 2007.JON PUMPER LAUNCH The air was think with testosterone at the launch (in a motorbike shop) of a new street wear brand designed by Sydney Swans Jude Bolton and Amon Buchanan.
Deus Ex Machina, Camperdown 4 Oct 2007.30 DAYS OF FASHION AND BEAUTY FINALE After putting on 48 fashion shows in only 30 days, their was relief in the air at ACP's wrap party.
ACP studios, city 3 Oct 2007.NAKED FOR A CAUSE The Naked For A Cause Australian Footballers Calendar launch raised money for the McGrath Foundation and raised eyebrows with some raunchy photos.
The Oxford Art Factory, Darlinghurst 29 Sep 2007.BUNGALOW 8'S SUMMER GARDEN PARTYHoola-hupers, unicyclists, fairy floss and crazy croquet made this Alice in Wonderland themed party come alive.
Bungalow 8, King Street Wharf 27 Sep 2007.