My birthday bash at Avenue last night proved to be more fun than a barrel of monkeys. I am limp and drained and wonderful. I feel like a million yen.  Avenue asked me to throw my party there and I couldn't say no. The good people at Avenue/ Tao Strategic Group have been work associates, friends, and family from the good old days when I was that maniacal Steve Lewis guy. They put up with me then and celebrated me yesterday... in style.

Happy Cyber Monday! Also known as the one day that you can spend unmentionable hours online shopping at work and not feel bad about it because you know that everyone around you is probably doing it too. It's a time when top brands and retailers reward their computer-bound consumers with deep discounts across the web, creating the most convenient shopping experience, ever. Since this is also a perfect time to tackle some last-minute holiday shopping, we've rounded up ten stellar sales that are guaranteed to satisfy just about every fashionably inclined friend on your gift list.

Fashion designer Betsey Johnson is known for her vivacious personality, color-happy runway shows, and amazing cartwheels. Her fanciful eye has charmed the iconic hotel, The Plaza, which is why they've tapped her to design their very first Christmas tree, which is set to unveil at a family-friendly tree lighting ceremony at the end of this month.

Now that we're halfway through NYFW, fashion's most celebrated veterans are emerging to present their latest collections. While designers like Rachel Roy (one radiant look above) and Chris Benz opted for a fresh, intimate feel, Betsey Johnson couldn't wait to roll out her signature glammed-out runway show – and damn, was it flashy. Peep a few key moments from all three collections – and a bonus Betsey cartwheel video! – after the jump.

It’s been an incredible year for fashion. We’ve seen new stars explode and old one’s go belly up, but one thing is certain, it’s time to celebrate. I hope someone has taken the liberty of making rum-spiked apple cider because it’s time for cheers! Cheers to family, fashion, shoes, love, accomplishment, and life. And in case you need help getting into the holiday spirit, cheers to a few of these jolly goodies that will make you smile—like this Kate Spade Gold "Cheers" Necklace for $75. Happy New Year, everyone!

Christmas hasn’t even passed and I’m already thinking about New Year's Eve. I historically have an incredible time on New Year's. There’s an excitement in the air that only comes once a year. Everyone’s thinking about the changes they want to make, setting resolutions. NYE is the last night before they quit all their “bad habits.” Next year they’ll go for their dream job, end a bad relationship, start working out, etc. That being said, it’s a pretty important night—shall we say, the first night of the rest of our lives. So be prepared to ring in the fresh year with the right dress. Put the black away and go for something fun and festive. Remember, this is your last night to be naughty. The one time you can be a disco ball and it’s perfectly acceptable! With the sequins/sparkle trend in full swing, you’ll have plenty of styles to choose from. Here’s a few that I dig. Starting with this Elie Tahari Isla dress, $598.

Here are some adorable alternatives for those of us ladies who are pet-less and/or aren’t into fur or animal prints. I love animals. Unfortunately, I have zero time to care for one, so I’m just going to have to buy animal jewelry to make up for it. At least that’s what I like to tell myself. Owl bags, bulldog rings, elephant bangles, bird scarves—I’m a softy for all things animal. Lucky for us, animals are popular in fashion right now and there’s plenty of species to choose from. Kenneth Jay Lane is probably the most recognizable of animal-jewelry designers. His funky pieces and unexpected creatures like hedgehogs and elephants are quite collectible to jewelry lovers. So if you’re unable to go on a safari or rescue a homeless pet, adopt an accessory instead. Like this Kenneth Jay Lane elephant bangle, $126.

She may be no sartorial spring chicken, but designer Betsey Johnson is officially the first from the fashion pack to partner up with Places, the Foursquare-esque Facebook feature that just launched. "Facebook Places users who check in at the Westfield Valley Fair shopping mall in Santa Clara, CA, will receive a 15 percent discount offer for the Betsey Johnson retail location there until Oct.15," says ClickZ. "Westfield Valley Fair unveiled the coupon in the 'Promotions' section of its Facebook page on Monday... and is expected to push the effort to its 22,000 'likers' on the social site today with a post." But Foursquare is fighting back, having recently inked deals with both Marc Jacobs and Lucky magazine.

Crazy + Sexy + Cool = Betsey Johnson! These are the 3 words I would describe Betsey Johnson. Of all the shows I have attended for Fashion week, this was definitely the most crowded of all. I rushed through the lines hoping I wasn’t late. As I get close to the theatre, I see what is supposed to be 5 long lines of people waiting to get in. Except the lines, were all jumbled together with everyone anxious to get it. I assumed the people waiting in line where on the waiting list and don’t have seat numbers. Boy, was I wrong! The check-in attendants needed to wait for the crowd already checked in to get settled. Eventually, I made my way inside and got my seat on the fourth row. As I look around, I see tons of photographers on my left and in the middle of the runway interviewing Ciara, Kelly Osborne and a few other celebrities attending the show. The fashion show started with a big bang. I see girls riding skater boards on the runway, others dancing, and most of the models flirting and blowing kisses to the audience. I also feel the American pride displayed by models in soldiers’ outfits and shoes with the flag colors saluting the audience. It was very hard to pick a favorite outfit for the night but one that has really stood out in my mind is the fiery orange gown worn by an Asian model with long striped (orange and black) socks and long heels. The layered gown was short in the front and long in the back, and as the model sashed her way along the stage, this dress exhumed a sexy aura mixed with feistiness. I simply fell in love with this dress as I’m sure any fashionably flirty woman would ;-) The show ended with Betsey being….well…Betsey. With Betsey, you must learn how to expect the unexpected. She rides a bike right through the runway, and then in the middle of the runway, she gets off the bike and dances her way through the end of the runway. She lays flat on the runway for at least a good five minutes as photographers snapped away. Dear Betsey, I can only imagine how long and hard you worked on this fashion show, so go on ahead! Claim that runway. If you want to take a longer nap, I’m with you!