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Jean Paul Gaultier's Haute Couture 2012 Runway show...

Thanks to the magic of flight AF 417, in just a few hours I left behind the sun and the beaches of Punta del Este and the heat of Buenos Aires… and landed in the cold (not too cold, though: just 9°C) and the drizzle of Paris…

But I also landed in the middle of Haute Couture’s Fashion Week and in the splendid runway show of Jean-Paul Gaultier.

As usual, Catherine Deneuve, a loyal customer to the Maison, could be found on the front row, as also Dita von Teese and singer Beth Ditto (in an extravagant look). And, of course, Gaultier’s many fans, arrived from the four corners of the World.

So, as to the show itself… A band of four musicians and fantastic models, all looking à la Amy Winehouse: her exact hairdo (in some cases in pink, red or blue dyes, but mostly in black), and the black eyeliner highlighting the eyes, just as she used to wear. All forty-three models shone in Gaultier's ever original creations: well-tailored jackets, padded shoulders, lots of black and red, corsets (as those Madonna made famous in the 80s) and those fluid dresses, so sexy and theatrical. From time to time they got me thinking about who could have such a lifestyle that would merit those dresses... A movie star maybe? An Arab princess? A Russian czarina? Can't tell, but they sure made me dream...

Amy Winehouse's songs wrapped-up the show and left us melancholic. It seems as if to become a myth, one must die at a young age.

We returned back home with our eyes filled with stars...

Golden Globes Awards 2012

Even with some days of delay, I do not want to miss the chance to comment on the outfits seen at the Golden Globes Awards, considered the prelude to the Oscars (which will be broadcasted on February 26th).

As usual, in my opinion, there's been some hits and many misses. To point out: the return of the long siren dress, seen on Sofía Vergara (to me, one of the most beautiful women of the night), Elle MacPherson and Reese Whiterspoon.

I think it was unanimous among the critics that Angelina Jolie looked sensational. The best in elegance, beauty and style. I wouldn't buy her dress (Atelier Versace), but it looked fantastic on her. And it was a frontal answer to the mean gossips that said she was anorexic, depressed, etc. Simply, the best (Brad Pitt as companion sure helps...).

I must say, though, that for these kind of galas I prefer tied hair-dos. Elle MacPherson, who is very beautiful, didn't look well with those extensions and curls. I do tend to think that women of more than 40 that never use their hairs tied in a ponytail or chignon, have something to hide: a lifting scar or something like that. Clear shoulders and neck are much more elegant.

I did liked Nicole Kidman's dress, also a Versace, that fitted perfectly to her body. Her face, however, is another issue. Divine Natalie Portman, with a two-color Lanvin: red and fuchsia, a combination that will be seen a lot in the European summer. I would criticize Kate Winslet's choice of dress, black on top, white in the bottom: everybody knows that that makes your hips broader and, if you are not thin enough, it's not flattering.

Charlize Theron is so beautiful that even a soul-less dress, like her Dior, can not spoil her. 

Of the many Guccis seen that night, I prefer Jessica Alba's to Salma Hayek's (her husband owns the brand).

Madonna's Reem Accra wasn't nice either.

Among the men, Jean Dujardin and Colin Firth were the best...

Now let's wait for the runway show of the Academy Awards...

Fiat's Party at Tequila...

Lacoste's Party opens the season, that of Fiat gives it a closure. And here we are... Almost three weeks later, we can start putting away our Judith Leiber clutches, our Louboutin shoes and carefully chosen dresses... Parties are over, at least in Punta del Este, till next year. It's a weird phenomenon, happening only here, but so it is...

Of course, in the coming weeks, and before summer is over, there will be many smaller or bigger meetings, crowded or not, but this luxurious "circus," closely followed by the press, is saying goodbye. 

I enjoy going out, preparing myself, seeing my friends and, above all, dancing. But I also love waking up early and seizing the day, the morning air, breathing it, doing things... Is my unsolvable dilemma. However, my solar self always prevails and I leave early from all parties...

Tonight's was one to stay and enjoy: all my friends together, great music and the "celebrities" from the Rio de la Plata, from Franco Macri to Daniel Hadad and Marta Marzotto (divine with a splendid embroidered caftan), from Eskenazi to the Reynals, the Alvarez de Toledo and the Santamarinas...

The stars were represented by Gabriel Corrado, Viviana Canosa, Carlos di Domenico and many models...

And let's not forget the host, Cristiano Ratazzi, who went from one end to the other. If he was at all concerned, it was impossible to tell. 

Enormous amount of press...

I danced with pleasure to the music, very Ibiza-like.

But my carriage (my sister's car), before becoming a pumpking, as Cinderella's, brought me back home... Just as "Without you" (in David Guetta's version) was starting...

Maybe next time...

Goodbye mythical parties of Punta del Este... Till 2013.

Revista Gente's Pink Party 2012

The fireworks at the Hotel Conrad have just finished illuminating the sky over one of the most awaited and star-studded parties in the season...

As I was entering, it all felt like a party in Mar del Plata (where I haven't been in ages, but I do follow in magazines). Fans asking for you to pose next to their daughters, wives, husbands... A true Argentine "Red Carpet." The dominant color was, once again, pink. The bracelets, two: one to get inside, the other to access the V.I.P. terrace. As always, a runway show featuring the sexiest and most beautiful girls you can possibly imagine. Hence, the many men, young most of all. They behaved like starving lions...

The party kicked off with a concert by Christian Castro, who performed really well and made the audience vibrate!

For once, the terraces weren't as windy as always, so it wasn't at all cold.

Many of my friends were there and celebrities from Uruguay and Argentina. My sister, charming with a long Marchesa dress. Also in a long dress was Valeria Mazza. I found Karina Jelinek extremely beautiful. Among the men, my friends chose the handsomest of them all: Francis Btesh.

As usual, I had trouble with my shoes to get to the car, so I had to take them off...

Among the many comments about the season, everyone complaint about the traffic jams (worse than ever). And also feared that the touristic season would be over after this coming weekend. Hard to know... And, of course, many complains on the high prices of everything...

So, whatever I'm forgetting, you'll be able to read on Gente's next issue...

PS: My dress? Versace for H&M.

The night I went back to eating pizza...

Delicious invitation that of Para Ti Magazine to gather in "petit comité" at CasaSuaya, in José Ignacio.

As in previous years, we were invited to celebrate the season with Carolina Balbiani, editor-in-chief, Trini (a legend in the publishing house) and many loyal models of the famous magazine.

With huge surprise, around 11 pm, starving with hunger, I've noticed that the menu of the night was... pizza!! I think I haven't eaten pizza since 2003. As my readers already know, I always dine at home before going out, but tonight I didn't. I decided on this because, last time, on the same place, we were served fish. And then, somehow, I wanted to give myself the chance, for once, of committing a sin... With María Teresa Alvarez and Sandra, who were with me, in a religious silence, we ate at least 4 pieces each... But no regrets, please.

From time to time, it's ok to skip out diets... but with joy!

Among the guests were Lucila Polar and her daughter. Lucila is Al Pacino's girlfriend and the most beautiful woman I've seen this summer. And she is also charming. Her daughter, of 14, is on her way to rival her beauty.

After two days of intense heat, it's finally cooler and tonight it was almost cold. But CasaSuaya is very cozy and they had even lighted the fireplace.

We left the meeting to head back to Punta under a starry sky...

A nice summer night at the Fasano...

With great joy, tonight I accepted an invitation to dine at the fabulous Hotel Fasano, just outside of Punta del Este, on the road to San Carlos.

I couldn't refuse: Fasano's PR is Astrid Perkins, a very dear friend of mine, with who I've shared many trips, adventures and experiences. I've went to see her last year, for the grand opening of the Hotel, on December 26, 2010.

And today, an year later, the Fasano is knwon around the world. Specialized international magazines have placed it on their top best-resorts-rankings. Every important visitor coming to Punta del Este stays there. From David Guetta to Bar Refaeli and the Brazilian businessmen who crowded the resort from December 27th to January 7th. It's no wonder: its buildings, hidden between the rocks, the comfort, the personalized attention, and the pool, suspended in front of a breathtaking sight... All that sure makes us all wish to spend our holidays there! Not to mention the spa and the delicious menu of its restaurant, where tonight I had the best fish of the season. 

Its owner, Rogelio Fasano, a Brazilian descendant of an Italian family, took over the family business created by his grandfather and, from the first restaurants in Sao Paulo and Rio, he opened "cult" hotels in both cities, this one in Punta and a future challenge: a Fasano in Troncoso, north of Brazil.

An outstanding visionaire...

With the Maître and next to Astrid.

After dinner, to return to the car, I had to take my platforms and walk bare feet, observing that surreal landscape of rocks and cactus, under a full moon that could not make it more beautiful...

Another "frivolous" gathering in Punta...

Putting my books aside, and my DVDs also, tonight I decided to leave my refuge here in Punta to go to José Ignacio. Another Grupo Mass+ event, another of those gatherings that make some of my readers dream or, instead, get on their nerves... 

For me, it was an opportunity to see all my friends together and spend a nice time.

In this case, Mercedes Benz invited a select group to a beach-house to honor Susana Giménez. 

Susana is always charming, spontaneous and natural. As I approached her with my sister (lovely in a nude one-shoulder Lanvin dress) in the living room where she was receiving the guests, she hugged me while saying "I love your jacket!" I sat to chat with her and she looked really beautiful, with a white trouser and golden top, her face rested and luminous. In fact, better than in pictures.

Her daughter, with her boyfriend, was also there, as many of her loyal friends. Some models, Polo players, nice women (I know I'm repeating myself, but it's true!). The food (which, as you can imagine, I didn't taste because I ate earlier at home) smelled delicious: brochettes and roasted squash medallions.

I was thrilled to see my dear friends Alliata di Montereale, the Charloux and Alessandro Boniperti with his girlfriend.

This is why I love these reunions: for someone like me, spending so much time abroad, Punta del Este means my chance to meet all those people I so much love.

As I had an hour-long trip back home, we hit the road pretty early.

As I went out, I gave away my VIP bracelet to a girl dying to get inside... Why not then?

PS: Worry not... I changed my shoes as I got inside and shifted my corcho platforms (so comfortable for walking in the sand) for a much appropriate pair of black sandals.

Chandon's Party... in white.

Just arrived and with little to show... This one only photo...

But I do not have another one. Sorry.
It was a long way to reach Laguna Escondida, in José Ignacio, where Chandon, through Grupo Mass+, gathered once again the "Tout Punta." Dress-code: white, plus a detail "une nuit à Waimea," that is, something a bit hawaiian. I didn't read the invitation so I didn't know about the detail...
Lots of press, anxious to shoot all events here and do their work. Of course, many beautiful girls in minis, most of who seemed gazelles from afar. Good-looking guys also. I stayed for a while and then went to another party (a private one) nearby. I changed (in the car!) my long Galliano dress for a black minidress and my black leather jacket by Balmain. Once again, many stupendous women, the famous DJ Luciano and a nice general mood. But I can't tell you more... No press invited!

CitiGold's Party on the cover of ¡Hola!

I've been honored with the cover of the Argentine edition of this week's ¡Hola! Magazine. There you'll be able to see and read the coverage of CitiGold's Party in Punta del Este and other events that took part this past week...