On a cold winter's eve, we all gathered at Stephanie and Jesse Newhouse's Soho loft to celebrate the birth of Scene B Seen's own glam beauty: Sam Jones. Sure, it may be Christmas time and there are plenty of holiday office parties to attend, but we prefer to kick it amongst our fashionable friends.

In addition to Ms. Jones, a.k.a The Leather Queen, being the Creative Director for Libra Leather working with some of today's top designers (yes, their leather graces the runways at NYFW), Sam has another MO, Moda Operandi that is. She pens the weekly column here on SBS, which features an insider look on the hottest emerging designers, the latest trends, and how you can own the look.

Needless to say, the guests were dressed with purpose and not a dull conversation to be had. Par for the course, of course, at a Newhouse soiree. My fave hosts were all smiles, happy to throw a stellar party for their good friend Sam. Yet, the fête was just the icing on the cake to their bliss... a little Newhouse is on the way. It's official: Jesse and Steph are expecting their first child.

So, raise a glass of champers to toast three cheers:

To Samantha- You're the most fantavulous friend and we love you.

To Stephanie and Jesse: Congrats and we love you too.

To the Newhouse Dynasty: One of the last great American family names lives on and we love you for bringing us Vogue.

To view more part picts by Richard Brill: please click HERE

*photo 1: Samantha Jones and Jesse Newhouse

*photo 2: Ian Meadow, Mike Albanese, Kelly Stanek, and Amanda Vlastas

For two weeks, we have all been wondering (including Conde Nast employees) what McKinsey has been recruited to do. Perhaps a revamping of the mega media empire, sure, but divulged from a rumor, it seems that the 1st modus operandi : Firing ALL the Conde Nast receptionists as of this afternoon.

I wonder who will relay all the memos? Well, I think the Exec. floor receptionists have been spared the chopping block this round.

What, if any, role did McKinsey have in this executive decision?

As has been the case for the past few weeks, no one is really in the loop of  any of the discussions pertaining to job security or stability of any of the magazines- until after the fact. But really, is there any other way to do it? It'd be utter pandemonium reeking havoc throughout every air duct in 4 Times Square.

Obvi, no one was available to comment, there was no one to answer the phones. I was funneled into the automated answering system and lost in the gaggle of number options. Hopefully the many receptionists get solid letters of recommendation and Conde still holds a carte blanche reputation so the ones finding themselves jobless this afternoon, will easily find new employment pronto.

Attention my beloved magazine and newspaper publishers:

I hope you clear out some of the muckety muck, but don't mess with us New Yorker's fave sources that we depend on and cherish!