Jimmy Choo & Kerry Rhodes Holiday Shopping Experience Mixer

JIMMY CHOO AND KERRY RHODES PRESENTS AN EXCLUSIVE HOLIDAY SHOPPING EXPERIENCE AT
THE MALL AT SHORT HILLS
Kerry Rhodes & Miss USA Kristen Dalton Host The Jimmy Choo & Kerry Rhodes Holiday Shopping Mixer

On Tuesday, December 15, 2009, the Jimmy Choo & Kerry Rhodes Holiday Shopping Experience Mixer was an ultra chic event that took place at the Jimmy Choo store in The Mall at Short Hills in Short Hills, NJ. The event hosted by NY Jets Star Safety Kerry Rhodes & Miss USA Kristen Dalton secured the Jimmy Choo store to an INVITE ONLY list of VIP’s for an exclusive shopping experience with a portion of the proceeds benefiting the Kerry Rhodes Foundation.

When you think of Jimmy Choo…What comes to mind? Sexy, Fabulous, Chic, Stylish, Fashion…This event was all that and more. The atmosphere was filled with great music provided by Power 105’s DJ Kut, passed Hors D’Oeuvres provided by David Ellis Catering, Jimmy Choo & Kerry Rhodes specialty drinks provided by Ciroc & Nuvo and bartender Andre T Clayton, all while shopping the new 2010 Cruise Collection.

Before Kerry Rhodes arrived, the outside of the Jimmy Choo store swarmed with anxious fans attempting to receive an autograph. As the night progressed Kerry allowed each fan to receive a chance to meet, take pictures and talk to him.

Celebrities in attendance were the hosts for the evening NY Jets Kerry Rhodes & Miss USA Kristen Dalton, Brad Smith (NY Jets), Buddy “The Cake Boss” Valastro & his wife, Donald Strickland (NY Jets), DJ Kut, Lana (Singing Group Carmen), Marques Murrell ( NY Jets), Misa Hylton-Brim (Celebrity Stylist), Miss Maryland Nicole, NY Jets Head Coach Rex Ryan & his lovely wife, Tina Durriseaux (Celebrity Stylist), Vernon Gholston (NY Jets) and more.

SPECIAL THANKS TO EVERYONE who came out to the fabulous event and had a great shopping experience to support The Kerry Rhodes Foundation, Andre T Clayton (Bartender), Elaine Hamilton (Ciroc & Nuvo), TEAM RHODES Tamiko Thomas, Trevor Julien, CC Carnie, Anthony Waller, Johanan, Delores & Priscilla and the Jimmy Choo team, Carl Mann Johnson Foundation, Dave “UNK” Huie (Locker Blogger), Jonathan Martin (Comedian), Nafeesa Saboor (Shoes & Booze Blogger), Susan Brierly (Park Place Magazine), Brian Killian (Getty Image), Malik Pollard (Mad Flavor TV & Elan Extreme Magazine), Aaron J (Red Carpet Images.net), Francis & Victoria Cuttita. A VERY SPECIAL THANKS TO the sponsors and contributors who made this event a success!

Event Sponsors Included: Ciroc Vodka, David Ellis Catering, Jimmy Choo, Nuvo & The Kerry Rhodes Foundation.

Bowling With The Stars- Celebrity Bowling

On Monday, November 2, 2009 the Kerry Rhodes Foundation “Bowling with the Stars” hosted by Kevin Hart took place at Lucky Strike Lanes & Lounge in the chic Luxe Suite and invaded NY City. Following the lavish black tie dinner at STK, celebrities surged into the Luxe Suite for the Kerry Rhodes Foundation “Bowling with the Stars” event. The attendees and celebrities began to flow into the venue at 9:30pm and before 11pm the man himself, Kerry Rhodes hit the red carpet and the crowd exploded!

As you entered the Luxe Suite a Kerry Rhodes Foundation logo ice sculptor provided by Ice Miracles greeted you at the entrance. The room flowed with passed hors d’oeuvres, an open bar with an abundance of corporate and elite attendees for the great atmosphere. The host for the evening Kevin Hart worked the room and kept people laughing until their face hurt from his constant jokes. Funk Master Flex heated the event on the 1’s and 2’s as the crowd danced to a mixture of tunes. Buddy “The Cake Boss” of Carlos Bakery provided an extreme cake which resembled a bowling lane with bowling balls and Kerry Rhodes Foundation bowling pins.

Celebrity attendees hit the red carpet and supported Kerry and his mission to raise money for the education of youth today. Celebrities included Adrienne Alexander, Allan Houston (NY Knicks), Bianca Golden (ANTM), Black Buddafly (Singing Group), Braylon Edwards (NY Jets), Briana Bingham (Harlem Heights), Clint Sintim (NY Giants), Danny Clark (NY Giants), Darcy Johnson (NY Giants), Darrelle Revis (NY Jets), Demarco Morgan (Anchorman WNBC NY), DJ Clue, DL Hughley, Dr Marvell Scott (Sports broadcaster), Egypt, Fonsworth Bentley, Funk Master Flex, Gerris Wilkinson (NY Giants), James Ihedigbo (NY Jets), Jerricho & Mercedes Cotchery (NY Jets), Jessica Brown (Daddy Little Girls), Julissa Bermudez, Justin Miller (NY Jets), Kevin Hart (Comedian), Liris Crosse (Model), Michael Boley (NY Giants), Miguel Perdomo (Supermodel), Mike Hill (ESPN), Mike Muse (Obama campaign), Miles Austin (Dallas Cowboys), Ramses Barden (NY Giants), Sinorice Moss (NY Giants), Stephen A Smith, Terrell Thomas (NY Giants), Tyson Beckford, Vernon Gholston (NY Jets) Vivica Fox and more.

At the end of the night as the guests departed the fabulous event, they were treated to large Sean John gift bags filled with special gift items including Sean John ties and I Am King fragrance, Jets paraphernalia, Pastries wristbands, beautiful embroidered beach towels provided by US Virgin Islands Department of Tourism, T-shirts from JASK Clothing, Chayil Candles, Pop Chips and many other items. It was truly a night to remember! “Both events were the talk of the town last night,” says Egypt.