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The Choo-sen Ones

February 22, 2009  11:48 am

Tamara Mellon brought some extra buzz to Cecconi’s, the new Italian restaurant on Melrose at the old Morton’s address. Her pre-Oscars luncheon on Thursday, co-hosted by fellow Brit Diana Jenkins, had the place packed. “A lot of ladies! Tamara attracts the best,” Elizabeth Banks concluded after a quick scan of the room. Debra Messing, Jamie Tisch and other done-up Angelenos chit-chatted over Champagne and lobster salad; with so many girls in the room, the burden of masculinity was left almost entirely to bear by Valentino and Elton John. During dessert, Mellon, who has temporarily set up shop at the Peninsula, mused over which proven Jimmy Choo fans might swing by for some Oscars footwear (Charlize Theron, Hilary Swank, newcomer Freida Pinto?). Mainly, though, the London-based entrepreneur was taking a break from her busy schedule to catch up with LA friends. “I love to do things that are intimate, where I can see everybody,” she explained. The paparazzi swarming outside Cecconi’s by the end of the three-hour get-together couldn’t have agreed more.

tags: Cecconi's, Charlize Theron, Debra Messing, Elizabeth Banks, Elton John, Freida Pinto, Hilary Swank, Jamie Tisch, Jimmy Choo, Tamara Mellon, Valentino

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1. As an entrepreneur I know for sure when I get the chance to this restaurant I will be wear 3rdeye clothing it’s only smart and sharp.

   By The3rdeyeBrand on 02/22/09 at 4:20 pm

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