A Fun Night at the FiFi Awards
Last Monday evening, I attended the 40th Anniversary FiFi Awards, which are considered to be the Oscars of the fragrance industry. The event was held at Alice Tully Hall in Lincoln Center in New York City and was attended by an interesting mix of celebrities. These awards emphasize how important fragrance is to the world of fashion and what a big revenue maker it has become. The fragrances recognized at FiFi come from all over the world. Some are manufactured by major companies and others, by individual designers. And it’s always so much fun for me to see which celebrities have developed a fragrance of their own.
1 I've been standing on a lot of event carpets lately and this time it was for the 40th annual FiFi Fragrance Awards last Monday evening.
2 The FiFi Awards are the Oscars of the perfume industry.
3 I have never been a fan of men wearing cologne, so it was ironic that I was there to present an award in the men's category.
4 The event was well-attended by the paparazzi.
5 My shoes - a great design of Manolo Blahnik
6 Designer, Nicole Richie, attended wearing Emilio Pucci and has a new fragrance called Nicole. She said that she was taught by her mother to never leave home without oil, lotion, and perfume.
7 Model Jessica Stam looked lovely in a sequin embellished cap-sleeved Marchesa creation.
8 Another stunning gown
9 It wasn't planned, but my publicist, Susan Magrino and I both wore black lacy dresses. Mine was a Valentino that I particularly like wearing.
10 Posing with George Ledes, President & CEO at Beauty Fashion and his evening companion, Lisa Bytner of Lisa Bytner PR
11 Here I am with some MSLO employees - Laura Petasnick, VP Integrated Sales; Joe Lagani, Chief Revenue Officer; Alison Matz, Publisher of Whole Living; and Raylene Salthouse, Executive Beauty Director
12 With the very talented singer, songwriter Josh Groban, who was also a presenter
13 I posed for many photographs.
14 These items were the gifts from the Fifi Foundation for all of the presenters.
15 Having a very pleasant chat with Environmental activist and CNN Special Correspondent Philippe Cousteau.
16 Philippe is the grandson of the legendary Captain Jacques Cousteau.
17 With Singer Chaka Khan, who looked radiant after recently losing 60 pounds. Chaka was there to introduce her new fragrance, Khana Sutra, a pine-scented fragrance for both men and women.
18 Golden Globe and Emmy winning actress and comedian, Jane Lynch, of 'Glee,' was the host of the evening and looked nice and crisp in her black and white outfit.
19 Here I am with Mariska Hargitay from 'Law & Order: Special Victims Unit,' where I recently made a guest star appearance, playing the head mistress of a private school.
20 This is the second award I presented for the 'Consumer’s Choice' Award for Women won by Victoria’s Secret Angel by Victoria’s Secret Beauty. I gave it to Mark Knitowski President of Victoria’s Secret Beauty.
21 The FiFi Fragrance Awards was a lot of fun!
22 Following FiFi, we had a delicious dinner at Salumeria Rosi Parmacotto on the Upper West Side. One of Chef Cesare’s signature touches is to adorn folded cloth napkins with fresh rosemary sprigs.
23 Daisy Schwartzberg, my makeup artist and Nicole Sutliff, of the Susan Magrino Agency
24 Our meal was delicious - Daisy doesn’t eat meat so we ordered only vegetables and pasta. The food was delicious!
25 Chef Cesare Costella was on his way to Italy that night but he had his staff send us out many things to try including this delicious spritzer made of Apparol, Prosecco and tonic.
26 Alison was a wonderful host and server. She is studying to be an actress.
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What a fun event. I really love Martha's dress, she looks GREAT!
Posted by: Ashley Cooper | May 25th, 2012 at 2:47 am
You look great as always and loved photo of napkins with rosemary sprigs. Born Wild is a good light fragrance, given me as gift with bag that I have caried since Christmas. Did you see Christian Audigier there, as doesn't he plan 2 fragrances out about Lord and Lady Blatimore?
Posted by: ann | May 25th, 2012 at 4:54 am
I love the Valentino dress you're wearing Martha, it shows off your lovely legs and can I tell you those Manolo shoes are gorgeous! Nice picture of you with Chaka Khan, she looks great! Have a wonderful Memorial Day weekend everyone!
Posted by: Cindy F | May 25th, 2012 at 7:35 am
Hi Martha,
Is there anyone who has more fun than you? I don’t think so – you’re the only one I see in the news who attends just about all of the events. What an honor to be in such demand and I enjoy being your follower. I love your shoes! Have a safe weekend everyone! Trish
Posted by: Trish | May 25th, 2012 at 9:57 am
Hi Martha, WOW! You look so great and happy at another fun event! Your photos are stunning and your dress and shoes are beautiful and you look gorgeous! You must have had a wonderful time at all of your recent events and it's so much fun to see you presenting awards and you should get awards, too! The paparazzi sure were having fun photographing you! Those Manolo Blahnik shoes were out of this world and your Valentino dress was elegant! How nice to see lovely Susan Magrino again! Nice to see so many of your MSLO employees, also! Photo #12 with Josh Groban was fabulous! How nice that they had your 'Martha's Entertaining' book as a gift-I love it! How nice to see Philippe Cousteau, also! Mariska Hargitay was great to see, also! You look so beautiful in photo #21-my favorite! Sure hope you, your family (including F,S,&GK), all of MSLO, and all of your followers have a wonderful Memorial Day weekend! So happy that you were elected as Non-Executive Chairman of MSLO's Board of Directors-FANTASTIC! Jan
Posted by: Jan Erickson | May 25th, 2012 at 10:05 am
Martha...on the carpet events totally agree with you. You look stunning...we should all strive to look as glowing and healthy as you are. Ageing wonderfully, for sure!
Posted by: Sherey | May 25th, 2012 at 10:53 am
Martha, surprised to hear you filmed a part on CSI. And, I know you recently were on "Two Broke Girls." Does this mean you're extending into the world of acting?
Posted by: Chuck Mall | May 25th, 2012 at 1:04 pm
Martha,
Look like so much fun! Thanks for sharing this blog.
Posted by: KLBrown | May 25th, 2012 at 1:05 pm
Looking good!
Throw one of these summer parties! http://www.umbrelladrink.com/2012/05/25/throw-a-summer-party/
Posted by: Lindsey | May 25th, 2012 at 3:19 pm
Martha you looked fabulous! I loved your shoes...made your legs look oh so long. The dress was gorgeous as well and so suitable for the occasion. I know ladies don't like to talk about their age but I just read somewhere that you are 70 and I must say I can't believe it. You look like you are maybe in your late 40s or 50ish!! You must have a secret because your skin always looks radiant with a beautiful healthy glow.
I love your website and am on it constantly!
Posted by: Barb Kamlah | May 25th, 2012 at 7:59 pm
Martha(The Woman) Still Got it.And She is reminding Me More/More Of Angie Dickenson. And Beautiful Leg's!... Alway's Looking Off the Top..
Posted by: Darlene Martinez | May 26th, 2012 at 6:59 am
Love Jacques Cousteau...I watched his every episode at my grandfather's side...very very young girl 4,5,6,7, onward. It really made me aware of the environment. What a pioneer! Martha love your hair style, your makeup for this outfit, the great dress and shoes. You do inspire as does your MSLO family in these pics!! Thanks for sharing. Did Josh or Chaka sing for you? What a great tip on the folded napkin and rosemary. God Bless our troops worldwide. Enjoy the long Memorial Day weekend!
Posted by: E. Teresa Touey | May 26th, 2012 at 7:50 pm
As one of the people working the event (I'm in a shot as Martha starts the red carpet), I can say what a pleasure it was to meet her. She was friendly and sweet. And she looked beautiful in her classic yet slightly edgy black dress.
Posted by: Tracy Marino | May 27th, 2012 at 12:09 pm
Those shoes rocked!
Posted by: Karen | May 28th, 2012 at 4:30 am
I have a question. I bought snow globes every christmas. Why do they turn dark aNd what can be done to fix them?
Posted by: Teresa | May 28th, 2012 at 2:54 pm
Martha looks smashing!
And the fresh rosemary in the napkin, what a great touch. Will try it as soon as I make it to the top 1%:)
Posted by: Ludmilla | June 1st, 2012 at 10:40 pm