Your Suggestion is IZZE - July 9, 2008

Writer - Lisa Marie Quillinan

Have we mentioned how much IZZE loves improvising? Last month, IZZE spent seven wonderful days at the 6th Annual LA Improv Festival at iO West, serving ice-cold IZZE cocktails to performers in the greenroom. It was THE place to be at the LA Improv Fest! And I must mention, those IZZE tattoos were a huge hit! We branded performers before they hit the stage. There were cast members from shows like SNL, Reno 911, The Office, MadTV, and they all had an IZZE experience! Peach and Pomegranate were favorites among performers.

Now with the success of the LA Improv Fest, IZZE has teamed up with the San Francisco Improv Alliance for their 5th Annual SF Improv Festival; the longest running Improv Fest to date, running from July 10 to August 23, 2008. Can we get a suggestion from the audience? Let’s see what Improv teams can create Improv genius with our one word suggestion: IZZE!

Twinkle and Lucky Celebrates the Launch twinklebywenlan.com at The Summer Kickoff Party- NYC, June 26th

Writer: Elavia Bello

Twinkle and Lucky Magazine hosted a fabulous party at Marquee last night. The stylish guests enjoyed IZZE at the bar and in their giftbags: a fun and resuable Lucky Magazine shopping tote!

About the Designer: Twinkle by Wenlan made its runway debut at the Gen Art Fresh Faces in Fashion Show in February 2002. The first collection received praise by both the New York Times who gave it “kudos” and Women’s Wear Daily who called it a “bright spot” of fashion week. Twinkle has since shown consistently during New York Fashion Week.

I love their dresses and blouses, just the thing to wear at a summer soiree, be it in NYC, the Hamptons, LA or Miami and all points in between.

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Summer in the City… NYC June 23, 2008

Writer: Elavia Bello

Summer is officially here and what better way to stay cool and meet up with friends than enjoying a refreshing IZZE elixir at some of NYC’s best neighborhood bars and restuarants.
Below my local picks for getting your IZZE on.

Cafe Society
Ask for the IZZE Frolic. A refreshing combination of Sparkling Grapefruit, Lychee and Lemon Juices… This signature IZZE Cocktail reminds me of Summer in the Hamptons- exhilarating, fresh, sligthly exotic yet familiar- topped off with sparkling notes of pink Grapefruit. 9 E 16th St. New York, NY 10003.

Florencia 13
A West Village hideaway featuring authentic Mexican food and powerful margaritas… Ask for the IZZE Margarita. 185 Sullivan St., New York, NY 10012.

Shorty’s.32
A fun and friendly neighborhood place. The food is creative and delicious and the atmoshphere warm. Ask for the IZZE RUMBULLION. Deliciously sophisticated, this martini is the perfect choice for a hot summer night. 199 Prince St., New York, NY 10012.

The Room
A cozy beer and wine bar with a dark atmosphere and relaxed vibe catering to the chic business-casual crowd. The beer selection is impressive and the music is always great. Ask for the IZZE Shandy. 144 Sullivan St., New York, NY 10012.

IZZE joins DWELL magazine for DWELL ON DESIGN LA -June 22nd 2008

Writer: Jeremy Greene

IZZE continued their relationship with DWELL magazine for this years DWELL on Design LA conference held on June 5th, 6th and 7th. IZZE was the exclusive beverage sponsor offering both IZZE and IZZE cocktails for their two VIP events held in downtown Los Angeles. Thursday’s event was held at the popular FORD/BRADY showroom. The evening was co-hosted with Willard Ford and featured the food of celebrity chef and brother Benjamin Ford of Ford’s Filling Station. Friday’s event was held at the upper sculpture garden of the Museum of Contemporary Art and featured both a landscape design competition and a live design rendering competition. IZZE was a hit at both events. Stay tuned for more IZZE/DWELL events as we grow our partnership further. Pick up an issue of DWELL today and enjoy an ice cold IZZE while reading it.

IZZE Spotted at MTV Movie Awards Gifting Suite-June 3rd 2008

writer:Jeremy Greene

IZZE was spotted at Melanie Segal’s 4th annual Platinum Publicity MTV movie awards gifting suite last week. If you were lucky enough attend this exclusive event, you were sure to walk away with an amazing experience. IZZE provided all the beverages for this who’s who of Hollywood two day event. Held in the welcome center of the soon to be finished W Hotel, IZZE shined as guests from hit tv shows, films and music arrived throughout the two days. IZZE was such a hit that a celebrity even asked for IZZE to participate in their upcoming wedding! How exciting! Can you guess who?!

IZZE Fashion Photo Shoot: May 16, 2008 NYC

Writer: Elavia Bello

One of my favorite things about my work is that I never quite know what it will bring from day to day… Sometimes I find myself at ultra glamarous NYC parties and “pinch me, can’t believe I’m here” special events- only to spend the next day In a Jersey City warehouse surrounded by ice hooks and IZZE pallets or at the NYC pound, trying to find one of our Vans that has been towed. I think of each one in the same way- an opportunity to work on something I would not usually be exposed to : )

Last week I had the amazing opportunity to play “creative director” at the IZZE Fashion Photo Shoot in NYC. As you may already know, IZZE has partnered with the Designer Loris Diran to create a collection of Fashion pieces that represent the brands personality. The pieces will worn by IZZE “taste agents” who represent the brand at the most aspirational events across the country. Mr Diran has also designed two beautiful Couture Fashions to Benefit Non-Profit. The two signature Couture gowns will be auctioned off this summer with the proceeds going to benefit GEF (Global Education Fund). The IZZE inspired gowns are fairy tale gorgeous… fit for a princess bride or a dashing diva! Best of all, as a fundraiser for GEF, proceeds will go towards improving the lives of orphans and vulnerable children around the world through education.

photos:
ERIC HASON
www.erichason.com

826LA Raises $8,700 at Anthropologie’s Eco-Dermy Benefit - May 1, 2008

Writer: Lisa Marie Quillinan

Who knew there was such a craze for paper maché reproductions of animal heads? Laura Prepon, actress famously known for “That 70s Show” and more recently “October Road,” can vouch for that. She was one of our top bidders at 826LA and Anthropologie’s Eco-Dermy Benefit Thursday evening. IZZE was a major hit among bidders and patrons. Our newest Peach IZZE was favored tonight, as well as Pomegranate and Clementine. The silent auction closed just after 9pm and 826LA raised a whopping $8,700! That’s enough to pay rent at both centers in Echo Park and Venice! 826LA is a non-profit children’s writing and tutoring center. They opened their newest center in the heart of Echo Park alongside its uniquely own Echo Park Time Travel Mart. For more info you can visit them at 826LA.org.

IZZE ART Launch at Tribeca Film Festival - May 1, 2008

Writer: Elavia Bello

On May 1st  IZZE teams  hit the streets of  Tribeca and the Meat Packing District in New York City to debut our IZZE ART sampling dispensers. We received a lot of great feedback and and people were definitely intrigued by the Art.  I remember one little boy who just stared at them in awe as he sipped his IZZE. I can relate, I want to have all these lined up in my office! You can look forward to seeing more of these Art piece as they will be used at some of our ultra VIP events this summer ( Hamptons here I come : )

Movies, Art, Books and Grilled Cheese! April 14, 2008

Writer: Lisa Marie Quillinan

Let me just say, I am so lucky to have this job! I meet so many great people and everyone is absolutely, incredibly supportive of IZZE and I love that! We had a fantastic weekend with The Forbidden Kingdom party and some very cool art exhibitions, not to mention, an amazing Sunday filled with the 3rd Annual Explore-a-Story at the Arclight Cinemas. Mayor Villaraigosa joined Julie Andrews and Dick Cook in a staged reading of “The Great American Mousical.” IZZE was a huge success here! Check this out, this weekend IZZE is partnering with the First 6th Annual Grilled Cheese Invitational. What goes best with grilled cheese? Well, IZZE, of course!!

I Love IZZE! - April 10th 2008

Writer: Jeremy Greene

I was just thinking about this super tasty, great looking, all natural sparkling fruit juice. Ya know what?………..I love IZZE! My favorite is clementine, but have you guys tried the PEACH yet! Its definitely up there in my top 4 now. If you haven’t tried it, go out and grab one. If your store doesn’t have it, request it. Once you try it, I am sure you will be saying….”I love IZZE” right down to the last sip.