Tom + Lorenzo’s Book Signing – Emmett McCarthy EMc2

Tom + Lorenzo’s Book Signing – Emmett McCarthy EMc2

Saturday, May 3, 2014 2:57pm 68 degrees


      Trend alert: the classic garden party is back in style.  You don’t need “sweet tea” or a “tea dance” to gather a good fashion crowd these days.  Emmett McCarthy, well -known fashion designer and owner of the long established NoLIta store Emmett McCarthy/EMc2, hosted a book signing party in his urban courtyard for the spectacular blogging duo Tom Fitzgerald and Lorenzo Marquez.

      The pop culture blog Tom and Lorenzo started posting their humorous introspective about Project Runway in 2006, originally calling their blog “Project Rungay.”  Now the “Tom and Lorenzo” site has evolved to cover a fashion mix of their favorite television shows; Rupaul’s Drag Race, Dowton Abbey, Mad Men, Red -Carpet fashion and so much more.


      It is no big secret about the popularity of Tom and Lorenzo’s site. Hundreds of loyal readers and followers lined up on Saturday afternoon for a humorous chat, to pose for a group selfie and to purchase the new book, “Everyone Wants to Be Me or Do Me”. Enthusiastic chatter hummed over the urban garden attached to the back of the EMc2 store.  All shapes,sizes, colors and generations were represented and that’s just the fashion.


      The book:Everyone Wants to Be Me or Do Me.”  takes the air out of celebrity worship, offers inspiring style advice, and empowers the reader with humorous insights, all at the same time. The paperback was available for $17.50.  There was refreshing Mas de la Dame rose wine, sparkling water, assorted sandwiches and a wonderful whimsical wedding cake (the duo were married in the same garden almost a year ago).


      The Garden Party was a big success. Thank you Emmett, Tom and Lorenzo for bringing back a little afternoon delight on a gorgeous Spring day.  Your event was a colorful reminder that daytime gatherings can be festive and fashionable.


        Emmett McCarthy greets the crowd in front of his popular downtown store 
          Lorenzo – super fan and Tom
            EVERYONE wants to be ME or do ME !


                the popular blog duo graciously spent chatter minutes
                with each and every fan in attendance


                    GARDEN PARTY at the Emmett McCarthy Boutique (EMc2)
                      Book publishers and agents were in attendance
                      for the afternoon delight

                          super fashion hero Emmett fights fashion crime with
                          dynamic duo Tom and Lorenzo
                            Jorge is saying….
                            “hmmm, I think she just stole my slice of cake” . . . .
                              9 year old Sofia (celebrating her birthday ) has been following
                              Tom and Lorenzo for years
                                Lia (owner of Bread Restaurant), Alla and Ina
                                  sunglasses are very popular at Garden Parties


                                      Everyone wants to be me or do me . . . . 


                                        Ann in stripes is a good thing because everyone wants to be her or do her !!
                                          Lorenzo – Emmett – Tom – Tom
                                            Marsha gets a photo with the dynamic author/blogger duo


                                                There are 2 other layers missing from this cake
                                                  We love Emmett McCarthy’s collection – we both bought the same top




                                                          John arrived at 1:30 and saw the long line of people excited about having
                                                          their book signed by Tom and Lorenzo
                                                            Harrison was ringing up book sales and fashion sales during the
                                                            Garden Party book signing
                                                              Yours truly and the famous authors



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                                                              Rio Hamilton

                                                              Rio Hamilton is a business development professional with vast marketing and sales experience.He specializes in brand promotion for the luxury interior design and lifestyle industries. Rio works with companies, individuals and groups on concentrated brand identity and elevation. He has a popular website that chronicles "the who's who" at design and fashion events throughout greater New York.

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