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Word du Jour: Fauxcialite

It may look awkward typed out, but doesn't "fauxcialite" just roll off the tongue?

It may look awkward typed out, but doesn't "fauxcialite" just roll off the tongue? At least it does when Chuck Bass utters it in last night's episode of Gossip Girl. As explained in the clip below, a fauxcialite is someone who fancies the finer things in life, attends the right parties, and seeks out moneyed mates but isn't actually rich — only pretending.

I'd love to start throwing this word around. Of course, it would help if I knew more fauxcialites, or socialites for that matter. How about you?

Chanel

Chanel Luncheon for Première Ceramic Watch

Chanel is making good use of its expensive Central Park real estate by packing in various previews such as yesterdays luncheon to celebrate the house's Premiere Ceramic watch.
Chanel Luncheon for Première Ceramic Watch

Chanel is making good use of its expensive Central Park real estate by packing in various previews such as yesterdays luncheon to celebrate the house's Premiere Ceramic watch. Attended by Upper East side socialites and curiously Oscar de La Renta's CEO Alex Bolen and his wife Eliza Bolen, it was was an affair for folks that actaully buy alternating pave diamonds watches with geometric bezels inspired by the Place Vendôme.

Helena Christensen

Whitney Museum Of American Art Gala And Studio Party

Society's fall philanthropy season is in full swing and last night's 2008 Whitney Studio Party proved that socials aren't quite ready for private anonymous philanthropy just yet.
Whitney Museum Of American Art Gala And Studio Party

Society's fall philanthropy season is in full swing and last night's 2008 Whitney Studio Party proved that socials aren't quite ready for private anonymous philanthropy just yet. Entitled Past Present Future the evening was underwritten by Versace which provided plenty of body conscious garments for the tight and toned bodies that seemed impervious to the chill in the New York air last night.