One of my FAVORITE shows that I saw at Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week was Ports 1961's Spring/Summer 2011 show! With a packed house and two runways keeping the stunning beauty and energy coming the entire time, Ports 1961 had me excited and smiling all at the same time. The models were absolutely stunning and the '70's inspired clothes looked incredible on the runway.
Let's take a look at some of my faves from the collection! So amazing!
I still cannot get over the models from the show. You had people like Freja Beha Erichsen strutting her stuff, but my absolute favorite was Magdalena Frackowiak. I actually asked myself during the show, "is every piece they put on her amazing or does she make every piece look amazing?" I was in love.
Above: Magdalena Frackowiak looking stunning and really working the cameras and the catwalk.
Congrats to designer, Tia Cibani, for creating a gorgeous Spring/Summer 2011 collection for Ports 1961!
Above: The audience goes crazy for Tia Cibani and her beautiful collection.
Last night while I was at one of my favorite places in New York City, The Jane Hotel, I spotted none other than super chic celebrity designer and A-list NYC socialite, Mary-Kate Olsen.
MKO was seated at one of the chic tables in the ballroom with a group of friends and it looked like she was having a great time! She would occasionally move to the music a bit while remaining seated and played with a fedora that she would take on and off. She keeps it low key yet still seems to have fun with her friends. I love that she keeps it classy and does not go cray cray on table tops!
I was having a ton of fun moving to the music as well and I think MKO glanced my way a time or two (at least I would like to think she did)! I have so much respect for what she has done with her sister Ashley on their clothing lines, The Row and Elizabeth and James. One of my of my dreams is to go to their showroom to look at the collection and get to interview them for OJ&B! Hopefully it will happen with time!
Spa Week is HERE! It is time to get you life together, destress and not look a mess!
Spa Week means $50 spa treatments at some of the best spas in NYC and around the country from October 11-17. Some spas are already all booked up, so make your appointments STAT! All the participating spas and $50 treatments are listed on Spaweek.com. Even if you are ballin' on a budget, $50 to relax and unwind is totally a value!
I just had a facial courtesy of SpaWeekDaily.com atTribeca Beauty Spa. I was extremely nervous to go because I had heard mixed reviews about facials hurting. Also, you always feel a bit off being a man and going to the spa. You can find out all about my first spa trip by clicking on this link to Spa Week Daily: Man's First Spa Day and Facial
I highly recommend Tribeca Beauty Spa for Spa Week, or anytime. They're offering the following 3 treatments for $50: 45 Min Dream Massage, 45 Min Signature Tribeca Facial, or 45 Min The Brazilian Goddess Wax with Express Tribeca Pedicure.
For all my trendy New Yorkers... Spa Week also recently released a list of the Top 12 Hottest Spa Treatment Trends for Fall 2010. It's really interesting to learn that the spa lifestyle stretches far beyond the basic massage and facial. Reiki, Botox on the go, Vatooing (turning your private parts into the Sistine Chapel) and more. Go ahead, spa like there's no tomorrow! Check it out; here's the New York Spa Trend Report which lists all the places to go for these trendy treatments in NYC.
P.S. Why has OJ&B not talked about Vatooing?! Imma need you to get your life together because that is just taking it to an entirly new level of hoochie haha! Happy Spa Week from OJ&B!
My very first official Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week show that was actually held in the tents was Duckie Brown's Spring/Summer 2011 collection. I was very excited to see Duckie Brown because I was all about their Fall/Winter 2010 collection!
The collection started of strong with long lines and oversized pieces that seem to be the "it" trend for men for S/S 11. I really liked what I saw during the first half of the show.
Above: Longer lines and oversized menswear for Duckie Brown S/S 11. Below:As the models finished their walk down the runway they would gather on the other side of the seats for the audience to see.
As the collection marched on the color started to come out and everyone knows I LOVE color. The question that I have to ask is this- How do we feel about drop-crotch pants on men (on anyone really)? I saw them in Duckie Brown's S/S 11 and several other collections as well. I think they look a bit like ninja pants or as Anna Farris in The House Bunny put it,"Looks like someone went accident in their sexy pants." I have seen maybe two people pull them off but please tell me your thoughts!
Above and Below: Duckie Brown drop crotch pants from the front and the back via their S/S 11 collection.
So even though not everyone can do a hot pink drop-crotch pant on the streets, I can still appreciate the artistic value of them in a runway show. I was still on board with the show but then things started to get really cray cray! I mean like if LaLoca Lohan was styling someone to look very MKO while her scram bracelet was going off cray cray! Now I am not saying that the pieces individually were bad but the way all of the very busy patterns were styled together made them hard to read.
You cannot HONESTLY say that if you walked out of the house like these two, your friends and your Mama would not be like go back inside and get dressed for real!
I just did not know what was going on or what I was suppose to be looking at. It was very Bananas In Pajamas chic. If you take the pieces apart you might be able to do something with them but you can't just walk out of the house looking crazy!
Above: This is was it would look like if Anna Wintour was a cholo.
I would totally rock some of those jackets and even some of the shirts a part from all of other craziness. Duckie Brown, I will always love you! I expect to see some hot styling for Fall/Winter 2011!
I have been saying for the longest time that OJ&B and I really need to be on a reality show! This fashion week I came pretty close to it at Whitney Port's Spring/Summer presentation for her clothing line Whitney Eve. Port, who is the star of MTV'sThe City by way of The Hills, was right in the thick of her presentation held at Industria Studios in the Meatpacking District as she made sure that the clothes were on her models to her liking and that her models were having a good time.
Above: Whitney Port being hands on with her Spring/Summer 2011 collection. "Just be loose and have fun." was some advice that I overheard Port give to one of her models.
I overheard Whitney being very concerned that her models were having fun and was nice enough to return smiles to those who were watching her do her thing. She may or may not have been filming for another season of The city as there were cameras and boom mics galore.
The Whitney Eve S/S 11 collection showed a mix of menswear inspired jackets and pants that were still feminine and flirty as well as girly dresses that packed a punch in sherbert orange and pale pinks that are perfect for spring. There were a lot of oranges, pinks, reds, and red-oranges shown this Fashion Week (everyone wants to celebrate their love for OJ&B). It seems that the the color trends bounced right off the make up and nails color trend from this spring/summer and right onto the clothes for S/S 11.
Above: Menswear inspired looks from Whitney Eve S/S 11.Below: Feminine dresses in fun colors.
In the entire presentation there were two models that really stood out from all the other girls that were showing off the clothes. They were both totally working it and being fierce the entire time, especially when a camera or camera phone was pointed in their direction. One had an amazing look and the other totally dominated with her Olsen-esque appeal.
Above: This girl was super fierce and I told her that she was amazing! Below: This girl was working the shades and her inner Olsen occasionally playing with her hair and having a just-another-day attitude about her. I love it!
Congrats to Whitney for a really beautiful collection! Let me know when you need me to be on The City as the resident fashion blogger. What Whit? You say you need drama? Well... there were whispers from some people in the crowd not believing that Port actually designs the collection. I am sure they are just haters though because I totally believe that you do! There, Dramz! HAHA.
Above: Lights, camera, Whitney! Port with some of her special guests. Recognize any of them from the show?
My good friend Mairin Heard just told me about Das Racist and their song 'Fashion Party.' I thought it was the perfect thing to listen post Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week!
Mairin is one of the hosts of "The Party Line with BC and Merch" which is an online radio show based in Austin, Texas. She is always telling me bout fun songs!
When I was researching 'Fashion Party' I noticed that a ton of people had been searching for this song because apparently it plays in Urban Outfitter stores (this means that it is hipster approved like whoa). Have a listen and tell me what you think. I have a feeling you will love it, especially if you actually go to fashion parties. ENJOY!
Texas State University's campus newspaper, The University Star, did an exclusive interview with me about OJ&B, my move to NYC and being press at Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week. Read the article below!
Alumnus blogs his way to fashion fame
By Jovonna Owen
Gone are the days when front row seats at fashion shows were exclusively occupied by starlets, socialites and the powers-that-be in mainstream media.
Jonathan Valdez, Texas State alumnus, is taking the fashion world by storm and occupying those coveted seats on the runway at the Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week spring/summer 2011.
Valdez is the brains behind Orange Juice and Biscuits, an entertainment and fashion blog that started out as a KTSW radio program.
Valdez’s show saw success with numerous awards in broadcasting and was nominated for the Top 10 Radio Morning Show by Austin360.com.
Valdez used that success as a springboard, moving to New York City after graduating in Aug. 2009 to pursue a lifelong dream of being a fashion and entertainment journalist.
Valdez said there is a change in the way people are getting news content.
“People are news junkies, everyone wants their info now,” Valdez said. “Blogging is so immediate. I can upload pics and it’s online that day, not a week later in US Weekly.”
The road to success was not always smooth.
Valdez changed his major to communication studies after failing the Grammar, Spelling, and Punctuation test required for mass communications majors.
“I failed the GSP three times,” Valdez said. “I didn’t give up on not being in journalism.”
Valdez credits Laurie Fluker, associate professor in the School of Journalism and Mass Communication, for mentoring him through the difficult situation.
“The (degree) doesn’t matter as much as what’s in your heart,” Fluker said. “I always tell my students to follow their passion.”
Valdez said it was not all glitz and glamour when he first arrived in the city.
“I lived in a three bedroom apartment in Brooklyn with two other people,” Valdez said. “There was one radiator to heat the whole apartment. I was freezing.”
Fluker is not surprised at Valdez’s success in New York.
“He has that ‘Je ne sais quoi’ — that edge about him that makes him want to do the unusual,” Fluker said.
Mandy Dugan, Texas State alumna, co-hosted the KTSW radio program with Valdez before his departure to New York City.
Dugan said it did not take long for Valdez to take over the big apple.
“In a couple of months he already had friends in the fashion world, a blog and was covering great events in the city,” Dugan said.
Orange Juice and Biscuits was voted one of the “Top 5 Best Bloggers to Follow” in 2009 by Mashable.com.
Valdez is no stranger to fashion week, previously covering the Donna Karan fall 2010 collection and rubbing elbows with fashion elites such as Anna Wintour, Rachel Zoe and Demi Moore.
Valdez keeps his ear to the street covering up-and-coming fashion couturiers.
“Indie designers doing their own thing is a lot more inspiring than some of the bigger collections,” Valdez said.
Valdez is hoping to take his brand to the next level.
“I want to be the pop culture and fashion expert commentator on fashion shows or at the VMAs and Oscars,” Valdez said. “I want people to be like ‘What would Jonathan of Orange Juice and Biscuits say?’”
Special thanks to The Univeristy Star and Jovanna Owen for doing a write up on Orange Juice and Biscuits! Also, I want to give a huge THANK YOU to Dr. Laurie Fluker and Mandy Dugan for saying such wonderful things about me! That was very sweet of both of you!
View the online posting on The University Star website here.
I am really loving these 30 second recaps direct from Lincoln Center about Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week! In this one I talk about the Diesel Black Gold show, Donna Karan and Monique Lhuillier.
Hello Everyone! I am having so much fun at Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week! There is so much going on and usually I am going from morning till night! I am doing my best to bring you the hottest coverage so stay tuned for amazing posts!
Check out this 30 second vlog I did in the AOL booth in the media lounge! I talk about Vivienne Tam's collection, my Tim Gunn sighting and my excitment aout seeing Whitney Port's Whitney Eve collection in the West Village! Click on the picture below to see the video.
Stay tuned for more coverage of Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week and be sure to follow my tweets at Twitter.com/JonValdez for the hottest news as it happens in real time from the tents and lounges of Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week!
Fashion's Night Out could be called the biggest fashion party to happen every year. This is because hundreds of stores across NYC and even the world are going to stay open till 11p.m. to host amazing celeb filled parties to encourage people to shop it up for a great cause!
Many people have asked me where I will be for this famazing night (fierce + amazing) or where they should go for the best time. Because of this I have come up with OJ&B's guide to Fashion's Night Out. Well.. it is not so much a guide as it is an itinerary of where I plan on going, thanks to my good friend Haley, who helped me go through the massive list! So here are the places we thought would be hot to hit up:
Banana Republic/New Yorker party - Rockefeller Store: The New Yorker is having an Exclusive VIP Reception at the Banana Republic Rockefeller Store from 5-6 PM. Evening will feature an exhibition of New Yorker fashion covers and you will have the opportunity to meet The New Yorker Art Editor, Francoise Mouly and Banana Republic Creative Director, Simon Kneen. This hour will be a private reception but will open up to the public after 6pm! LOVE the New Yorker!
DKNY - 655 Madison at 60th Street: Join Donna Karan, Leigh Lezark and other VIP guests for an evening of cocktails, music, shopping and fun surprises including a digital photobooth, and the launch of the interactive DKNY Delicious Core Club. The DKNY Madison store has a great men's lounge downstares full of great men's clothes but will also serve as a place for guys to hang out, play pool and enjoy a whiskey bar! Donna has the best parties!
Donna Karan- 819 Madison at 68th Street: Join Donna Karan for an evening of cocktails, shopping and a live VIP acoustic rock jazz performance by Eric Lewis at 7:30pm. Again, you cannot go wrong with Donna!
Bergdorf Goodman- 5th Ave at 58th Street: Appearances By: Jason Wu, Mary J. Blige, Nicole Richie, Simon Spurr, Thom Browne, Tom Ford and Victoria Beckham 6-11: 5F Photo Studio 6: Face-Off Makeup Artist Competition With judges BryanBoy, Catherine Malandrino, Hamish Bowles & Trish McEvoy. 7: BG Best In Show: Designer Dogs Take The Catwalk! MC Robert Verdi. Judges Kelly Rutherford, Monique Lhuillier & Tinsley Mortimer. 8: Play With The Pros With athletes Georgina Bloomberg, Joey Cheek, Sarah Hughes & Tim Morehouse. Oh yea look at this! 8:30-9pm — Third Floor Meet Victoria Beckham & Special Guest DJ Brian Atwood 9-10pm Karaoke Party! With special guest host photographer Patrick McMullan Basically Bergdorff Goodman is SHUTTING IT DOWN to throw a killer party! I rally want to Karoke. Also I heard rumors of SJP!! Enough Said!
ASOS.com/Teen Vouge Party- West Village street block: Teen Vogue Block Party Event sponsored by ASOS including full fashion show and live performance by VV Brown. Night hosted by actress Shenae Grimes. OH MY GOSH!! I LOVE VV Brown!! Check out a post a did LAST YEAR about her! Knew she would blow up! LOOK! Rolando Santana- 306 West 38th Street, Suite 603: Ever dream about shopping and having the designer be right there to answer your questions? We have. So, this Fashion's Night Out, we present an evening WITH designer Rolando Santana. Shop, mingle with the designer, pick from some of the hottest Fall styles, and enjoy shopping incentives from 7-11pm. We will pick one winner for a pair of tickets to the VIP showing of Spring 2011 during Mercedes Benz Fashion Week. (10pm) Enter to win a fall trench coat in a variety of colors, courtesy of Rolando Santana. (10pm) Get excited because this will be an evening to never forget! Of course you know I love Rolando!! He is a good friend and hosted OJ&B's 1st Birthday Party and has been getting love from AM NY and Women's Wear Daily! Go by and say hi and congrats!!
Molton Brown/Hanky Panky Party: 128 Spring Street: In celebration of its sexy and sophisticated new collection for fall, paradisiac pink pepperpod, Molton Brown has teamed up with lingerie brand Hanky Panky to offer complementary customized pink thongs with any Molton Brown purchase at its Soho emporium. Guests will be invited to sip pink Belvedere cocktails and sample decadent chocolate truffles while stocking up on Molton Brown favorites and personalizing their new delicates with crystal designs. OJ&B loves Hanky Panky! Remember the Official OJ&B Hanky Panky thong?! Be sure to stop by and say hi to my buddy and Hanky Panky glam Guru J.D. Breen!
Of course this is not the end all be all list for Fashion's night out! These are just some of the parties that me and my friend felt stood out! There are SO many amazing things out there tonight! BE SAFE, HAVE FUN and click here for he ENTIRE list of Fashion's night out parties! Say hi if you see us out tonight! Also check out this fun video for FNO:
I am very honored that my Alma Mater, Texas State University-San Marcos, did a story about me and Orange Juice and Biscuits at Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2011! You can read the article in its entirety below.
Alumnus carves unique niche on national fashion scene
By T.C. Sprencel University News Service September 8, 2010
Jonathan Valdez and Twitter co-founder Biz Stone.
A new dawn is breaking in the fashion blogging world, and Texas State University-San Marcos alumnus Jonathan Valdez is serving up the most important meal of the day.
On the table is Orange Juice and Biscuits, Valdez’s award-winning fashion and pop culture blog that has garnered a spot at the Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2011 show, to be held at the Lincoln Center in New York City, Sept. 9-16.
Valdez earned a seat at fashion’s premier event after being approved for official press credentials by global entertainment and production company IMG. The month-long approval process required Valdez to submit writing samples and prove his status as creator, writer and editor of Orange Juice and Biscuits.
“I was really honored,” says Valdez. “Not everyone gets approved for these credentials.”
While at Texas State, the Bay City native co-hosted Orange Juice and Biscuits, a KTSW morning talk show that focused on fashion and pop culture. Encouraged by fans to continue after graduation, Valdez turned the hit show into a blog in August 2009, three months after completing his degree in communication studies. He has been hard at work, catering to a rapidly growing fan base and building a fashion journalism brand, ever since.
“As far as the writing and content, I do all of that,” Valdez says, noting that his blog is equal parts work and passion.
“You have to filter out what would be perfect for your audience. When I go to an event I’m working, networking, covering the story. It’s a whole editorial process.”
Valdez’s success — he was named a “Top 5 Best Blogger to Follow” for 2009 by Internet news site Mashable.com — represents a changing landscape in the world of fashion journalism. Traditional media institutions are increasingly giving way to new media journalists who, given the advantages of Web publishing, provide more specialized content at a much faster pace. This massive power shift has caused some turbulence in the industry.
“A lot of these people have worked 20 or 30 years to get that front row seat at an event, and all of a sudden these young, witty bloggers pop up at fashion shows," he says. “Some editors don’t consider them real press.”
Things have gone smoothly nonetheless for Valdez, who states matter-of-factly that “the hierarchy is slowly dying.”
“Everybody has been really positive for me, and I’m going to continue to do my own thing,” he says.
Judging by reader response, Valdez is doing a good job at doing his own thing, even as his profession is undergoing a complete transformation. At the dawn of a new day in fashion journalism, Jonathan Valdez is giving readers the juiciest scoop on the Web.
Special thanks to Texas State University-San Marcos and T.C. Sprencel for the extremely well written article. I am so pleased and impressed with how it turned out!
PLEASE check out the original post at Texas State's website by clicking here. While you are there check out everything the university has to offer as well as other great things that current students and Alumni are doing.
Above: The link to te article displayed on Texas State's home page under "News & Announcments."
Among the many fab guests that showed up to support Orange Juice and Biscuits' 1st Birthday Party was the always stylish and friend to OJ&B, Dawn Del Russo. Dawn is a fashion stylist who is the owner of Bella Dawn Boutique and author of 101 Glam Girl Ways to an Ultra Chic Lifestyle. Her keen sense of fashion and style has been featured in national magazines such as InStyle, Life & Style Weekly, Us Weekly, and Real Simple Life and has been featured on several television shows including Better TV!
I was thrilled that she could make it out to the party and loved the video that she made about the event. Check out the super fun and short video from OJ&B's 1st Birthday Party hosted by designer Rolando Santana.
For more information about Dawn Del Russo click here.
As I was coming back from getting my press credentials for Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week I spotted Matt Bomer and Hilarie Burton filming a street scene for their USA Network television show, White Collar, on West 66th and Broadway. This marks the first time that I saw a television series being tapped in the city! The only reason I noticed was because I almost walked onto the set. Luckily they had guys advising people to go around. OOPS!
At first I as not aware of what show was being tapped. By the looks of the wardrobe I swore it was the Gossip Girl, but to my disappointment it was not! I think Hilarie looked great with the red hair and her wardrobe looked amazing! It almost made me forget that she was a V.J. On MTV (I still really wanted her to introduce the #5 video and then have everyone scream like there is no tomorrow). It was great to see the street walking extras as well and I was tempted to grab a snack off of the not-so-well-guarded craft services table!
Exciting stuff is already going on and Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week has just begun! Stay tuned for all of the exciting coverage or Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week right here on OJ&B!!
Everyone's favorite group underdogs will return with an all new season on Tuesday, September 21, 2010 8/ central on FOX (I am so excited about the Britney episode it is like not even funny)!
What would a brand new season of Glee be sans a big fun and Gleetastic premiere party that you can stream LIVE and see all of the red carpet fabulousness right here on OJ&B?!?
That's right OJ&Bers and fellow Gleeks! Tonight starting at 9:00 PM ET/6:00 PM PT you can see all of the red carpet fun at the Glee Premiere Party in L.A. right here on OJ&B. Be sure to tell everyone to come to OJ&b and check out the live stream below brought to you by Ustream and Chevrolet. Now what are you going to wear?!
If you missed the live showing DON'T Worry! Just replay the video to relive the fun and see the red carpet interviews!!
I was so thrilled that We Live FM’s Adam Wurtzel had the chance to talk speak with me on camera at OJ&B's 1st Birthday Party! In the interview we talk about my start as a blogger, my friendship with designer Rolando Santana, upcoming Fashion Week, and my thoughts on fashion in the music industry.
Adam and We Live FM were so amazing and I cannot thank them enough for a great inteview! Check it out!
For more information about Adam and We Live FM click here!
Make sure to visit OrangeJuiceAndBiscuits.com during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Sept. 9-16th for exclusive coverage!
Recently, I had the opportunity to visit artist, David Foox, at his studio space at One State Street in New York City. I love seeing where people work, especially when they are artists, because the space can tell you so much about their process and inspiration. Foox shares the space with a number of very talented individuals like fashion designer, Ocie Collins III, who had some of the most amazing jackets that I had every seen (I would not mind being seen in one for Fashion Week)! Ocie even works closely with Michael K. Williams who will be paying "Chalky White" in HBO's new series Boardwalk Empire. Platinum record music producers slash DJsMysto and Pizzi also share the somewhat post apocalyptic space that would be many creative people's dream space.
Artist David Foox, who goes by his last name of Foox, invited me and OJ&B to be the VERY FIRST person to see his newest piece of art for the The International Museum of Surgical Science In Chicago, Illinois. He will be a part of a group art instillation called, Street Anatomy, which opened at the museum on September 3, 2010. Foox contributed a 4 foot tall hand painted sculpture that is a replica of a toy line that he creates to symbolize organ donors.
Above: Artist, David Foox, Proudly poses nest to his 4 foot tall organ donor, carved by Seth Mathurin, that was then a work in progress and now stands in the International Museum of Surgical Science In Chicago, Illinois. Below: These are the actual toys that the above sculpture is based on.
Foox has been raising awareness for organ donation for the last three years. A family member had received a double lung transplant and now is a healthy person who plays tennis and golf. Foox says that it is a cause that he strongly believes in and also goes with his "weird" nature.
One series that Foox is very proud of is "The Fifth Letter" which is a series of 13 currency sized prints with one released each month. So far Foox has created, "Fortune", "Fame", and "Faith." Faith was just released on September 1st and in October, November, and December "Fate", "Fantasy", and "Freedom" will join "The Fifth Letter" series. The great thing about this series is each piece has a limited amount available to purchase. "Faith" will have only 80 prints and Foox gives people the opportunity to pick what number they would like in the series.
Above: (From top to bottom) Foox's "Fortune", "Fame" and "Faith"
Foox's art has been seen all over the world and is truly making his way as a great modern artist. He also believes in being positive and is one of the friendliest people that I have met in the city which I always enjoy! OJ&B wishes Foox the best of luck and cannot wait to see what happens next for him.
For more information on David Foox and/or any of the art work in this post please visit Foox's official site by clicking here.
On Tuesday, August 31, 2010 fashion designer, Rolando Santana hosted Orange Juice and Biscuits' 1st Birthday Party at his midtown design studio.
Rolando Santana's midtown design studio was packed with well wishers, supporters, friends and fans of OJ&B! The word was out that the OJ&B's birthday bash was going to be hot as it was featured on New York City social and party website Guestofaguest.com that night in their "pick of the night's top events."
Above: A screen shot from Guestofaguest.com naming OJ&B's 1st Birthday Party as one of the night's top events and hot parties!
Guest enjoyed amazing cupcakes by OJ&B favorite, Crumbs Bake Shop, as well as munching on the official snack of every single fab event in NYC, Popchips. When you have fab snacks you need a fab bev to go with it and luckily 1947 Beer provided their delicious brew for OJ&B's guest.
Above: What is a party without tasty Crumbs Cupcakes and Popchips?! Below: Guests were LOVING the 1947 Beer. "I don't usually like beer, but I love this," was a statement that I heard often!
As guests were mingling, tingling, snacking away and getting photographed by Leo Alexander, Sarah Charness took the party to an entirely different level with her fierce fluorescent pink seven-string electric violin. She literally impressed everyone at the party! After Sarah performed it was time for the amazing Official Hank to sing his song, 'Life on Stage.' Hank did an amazing job and filled the room with his vocals and charmed the crowd as per usual. I cannot thank these two enough for bringing down the house with their talent!!
Above: Sarah Charness wowing the crowd with her skills and performance. Below: Official Hank belting it for the crowd and singing his song, "Life On Stage.'
I want to give a HUGE thanks to Rolando Santana for being an amazing host and for letting me have my 1st big NYC party for OJ&B at his beautiful midtown design studio. Also, I want to give another HUGE thanks to the sponsors for the party,1947 Beer, Crumbs Bakeshop, Popchips and Brooklyn One Theatre!
Check out some pictures from the from the party taken by Leo Alexander who also took all of the pictures in this post! Thank you so much Leo for being the official photographer for OJ&B's 1st Birthday Party!
Above: Jonathan Valdez with Leo Alexander
Above: From Left To Right: Malu Santana with brother designer and host Rolando Santana.
Above: Karen Biehl and celebrity magician, Matt Wayne, with Eli The Celebrity Chihuahua.
"As an emerging superstar, Jonathan Valdez fills the pages of his blog worthwhile blog with insightful, engaging stories, caustic wit and charm. A Dandy for a new age, Valdez's elevated taste level reflects itself in the diverse but always upscale topics in which he blogs" ~ Haasan Morse * Founder of Morse Code PR * New York, NY
"OJ&B is one of the hottest blogs out there right now. It is up to date, entertaining, and Jonathan always has a fresh, clever spin on things! Definitely a must-read!" ~ Kalyn Hemphill * Actress/Model * Los Angeles, CA
"At the dawn of a new day in fashion journalism, Jonathan Valdez is giving readers the juiciest scoop on the Web." ~ T. C. Sprencel * Texas State University News Service * San Marcos, TX
"Your blog attracts such a wonderful group of people!" ~ The Pierre Hotel * New York, NY
"Fun blog to watch" ~ Jenn Hobby * On-air radio personality on The Bert Show at Q100 * Atlanta, GA
"I belive any successful blog tells a story, and OJ&B does just that through the eyes of Jonathan Valdez- a hilarious, dapper young fellow who writes with such enthusiasm, he could make a 76 yr. old nun pumped about Gaga's latest video." ~ Courtney P. via The Official Schipul Blog. "Amazing front row fashion coverage, exclusive interviews, and simply the best celebrity gossip!" ~ Sabrina Chapman * Sabrina Chapman PR * New York, NY
"Oh honey, you are hysterical minus the cynicism! Love following!!" ~ John David * Hanky Panky * New York, NY
"OJ&B has your breaking celeb news via Twitter :) Everyone should follow @JonValdez!" ~ Stephanie K. * New York, NY
"Jonathan Valdez speaks the God's honest truth on fashion & his blog is amazing! Follow him! " ~ Trasi K * MidwestCouture.com * New York, NY
"Follow one of the best bloggers in NYC, Jonathan Valdez." ~Desirre H. * New York, NY
"My fab and fave blogger does it right!" ~ Magda M. * Bay City, TX
"I've been reading Jonathan Valdez's blog all day. Fell asleep and dreamed he came to London and hung out with me. Super sad when I woke up." Olivia T. * London, England
"You incorporate humor with your vocabulary without distracting from the structure and purpose of the statements. so clever." ~ Carly H. * New York, NY
"Why people wouldn't read you I don't know. I've honestly never really followed a blog before. You're great! - always supportin' ya!" ~ Anthony M. * Brooklyn One Theater * Brooklyn, NY
"You have the sassiness of Perez but it's coupled with tact which he lacks. and that rules. Seriously though, I love your blog." ~ Chelsea S. * Houston, TX
"Guys, check out Jonathan Valdez and his UNREAL blog, which I CANNOT stop reading!" ~ Jill H. * New York, NY
"Hilarious! I love reading your blogs!" ~Tiffany J. * Japan
"You are totes a socialite in training. I knew of Olivia and Tinsley before they had shows. That's you!" ~ Jenna B. * Peaceloveandsarcasm.com * Austin, TX
"I LOVE your tweets & the OJ&B blog! It's like your my own personal guide to the Entertainment world!" ~ Ashley T. * Austin, TX
"Uber funny. SO you." ~Natasha H. * New York, NY
"Your blog has replaced 3 other blogs for me. Now it's just you and live journal's ontd." ~ Dee * Austin, TX
"I Love OJ&B! It's my daily dose of fashion and celebrity news!" ~ Stephanie N. * Austin, TX
"Good work sir...OJ & B 4 Life!" Ricky L. * Austin, TX
"My favorite is Jonathan Valdez's blog Orange Juice & Biscuits.He's a Texas State grad who always has something entertaining to blog about!" ~ Kendall S. * San Marcos, TX
"Jonathan Valdez's blog is better than Perez!" ~ Louise A. * Scotland
"Best. Blogger. Ever. " ~ Michelle F. * Ontario Canada
"Am Loving Jonathan Valdez and his blog. Posting the link to my Facebook, I'm a huge fan!!" ~ Valarie H. * Nashville, TN
"Jonathan Valdez has the BEST blog! It is my place to go when I want to know about fashion, fame and fabulous everything." ~ Hannah A. * New Braunfels, TX "If it weren't for you and OJ&B I would be lost in the world of celebrity craziness!" ~ Andi R. * San Antonio, TX "So, I've totally converted a couple of my co-workers to your blog, just fyi. You have a nice little fan club in Salt Lake City!" ~ Kember M. * Salt Lake City, UT "Your blog is only getting better and better!!" ~ Emily W. * New York, NY
"It's my favorite blog ever! and I am not a blog follower!" ~ Giselle * Calabasas, CA
Jonathan Valdez is the Creator of OJ&B. Voted as one of the “Top 5 Best Bloggers To Follow” in 2009 by Mashable.com, he uses OJ&B to voice his opinion and knowledge on fashion and entertainment news while bringing his readers the sizzling details from the hottest parties, fashion shows and events in New York City. NBC recently took note of OJ&B's success and now features Jonathan as a taste maker and "Feasterati" for their site thefeast.com. CNN Showbiz tweeted Jonathan to give him this message, "Love your Blog!" and Donna Karan's famed Twitter personality and publicits DKNY PR Girl has said "Jonathan Valdez has personal style, personal views, public appeal and a passion for breakfast."
Other clothing brands such as Diesel, David Meister, Zaharoff, Ports 1961, Perry Ellis,Rolando Santana and Vince have proclaimed their love for OJ&B as well as top hotels in the city like The Standard, The Mandarin Oriental and The Pierre Hotel.
For information, press inquiries, event coverage request, red carpet appearances, brand ambassador requests and advertising rates please email Jonathan Valdez at JonRValdez@gmail.com
