Living the high life: Pippa Middleton joins ANOTHER member of New York's elite for a rooftop tour of Soho House

By Deborah Arthurs


Despite having been in New York for less than a week, Pippa Middleton has stepped out with yet another member of New York's smart set.

The Duchess of Cambridge's sister, who turned 29 yesterday, was seen at Soho House on Manhattan's Meatpacking District with Alexander Gilkes.

The ex-Etonian, 33, who owns a marketing company in SoHo, was seen holding the door of the private members club open for Pippa.


Chivalrous: Ex-Etonian Alex Gilkes accompanied Pippa Middleton to Soho House this afternoon

Firm friends: Mr Gilkes, who married fashion designer Misha Nonoo last month, appeared to have gifted Miss Middleton a bright red dress from his wife's label

But anyone hoping for a budding romance would be disappointed to learn that Mr Gilkes married fashion designer Misha Nonoo this summer.

In fact, Ms Nonoo's star looks set to be on the rise, as Pippa's red dress just happened to be one of her designs.

She completed the look with matching French Sole ballet pumps and the wicker Kate Spade bag that has accompanied her throughout the trip - she certainly looked camera ready as she smiled and waved for those wishing to take her picture.

The two were joined by friends on the rooftop of the private members club, where Mr Gilkes was seen showing Pippa around the terrace.

Girl about town: Pippa looked polished as ever in the scarlet Misha Nonoo design and French Sole flats

He looked smart in navy jacket and chinos, with a knitted blue tie - the very embodiment of preppy sophistication.

Pippa's female friend was the perfect sartorial companion, elegant in a printed red dress and carrying a large Hermes handbag.

Pippa's trip to the Big Apple coincides with the run-up to the launch of her book, Celebrate, which is a party guide that offers tips for planning events throughout the year.

Pippa, who is thought to have split with on-off boyfriend Alex Loudon some months ago, has been well received by her friends and contacts Stateside, enjoying the social whirl that has been her experience of the city some suggest she is considering moving to.

After an opulent welcome that saw her flown by U.S. billionaire Andre Balazs to his exclusive resort, she has stepped out on two occasions with 6ft 3in Spencer Vegosen, a 24-year-old Goldman Sachs banker, Harvard graduate and accomplished tennis player who accompanied her to the U.S. Open on two occasions - and also escorted Pippa to dinner on her birthday.


Lunch date: Mr Gilkes and Miss Middleton were seen leaving Soho House together this afternoon


Stylish: Pippa was immaculately presented in a $395 (£246) red dress from New York-based label Misha Nonoo, with Givenchy sunglasses and matching French Sole ballet pumps

Whirlwind: Pippa has made the most of her time Stateside, visiting the city's finest restaurants - with some of the most eligible bachelors

Pippa's trip to Soho House comes at the end of a maelestrom of glittering engagements.

In an opulent welcome, hotelier Andre Balazs, who is reportedly worth more than $450 million, flew her by seaplane to his resort, Sunset Beach, on Shelter Island on Sunday.

Later that evening, Pippa was spotted at the Electric Room at Dream Downtown in the Meatpacking district with former New York Ranger Sean Avery.

Winning streak: Tennis fan Pippa enjoyed a day at the U.S. Open where she spent the afternoon chatting to Spencer Vegosen

The following day, she attended day nine of the U.S. Open as a guest of Roger Federer, where she sat next to Mr Vegosen.

Later that evening, Miss Middleton and Mr Vegosen enjoyed a lavish dinner at the Le Bernardin restaurant, which is famous for its seafood.

And yesterday, Pippa, wearing a canary yellow shift dress, attended another day at the U.S. Open where she cheered Andy Murray to victory.

For each engagement, Pippa has been picture perfect. Her wardrobe has been well put together - clearly Pippa is a proficient packer. The same shoes she wears today - her Russell & Bromley Coco Pop wedges - have made more than one appearance, while the Kate Spade handbag - the ideal day-to-night accessory - has more than earned its keep (and its cost-per-wear).

Pippa is expected to attend some of the events at New York Fashion week before she returns to the UK.

PIPPA'S BIG APPLE ACCESSORIES

Seasoned traveller Pippa knows how to pack a suitcase - as evidenced by the neat capsule wardrobe that she has taken with her to New York.

She has kept her shoe collection to a minimum, wearing her trusty Russell & Bromley Coco Pop wedges on various occasions, and carrying her £250 Kate Spade bag (which given the label's popularity in the States, could well have been a purchase she has made since landing in the Big Apple. Her sunglasses are Givenchy - one of two pairs she has worn on the trip. The other has been a white Kate Spade pair, which again could be a holiday buy.


Kate Spade New York Delavan Terrace Little Nadine Shoulder Bag, £250


The Nonoo website where Pippa's 'Imelda' dress is on sale for $395


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Happy birthday Pippa! Miss Middleton starts early birthday celebrations by cheering Andy Murray to victory in a summery yellow dress

By Bianca London and Sadie Whitelocks


Pippa Middleton celebrated her 29th birthday in style last night, by cheering Andy Murray to victory in the US Open quarter-final.

The Duchess of Cambridge's sister donned a vibrant lacy yellow dress, nude wedges and carried a straw handbag at the match.

Once inside the courts she promptly took a seat next to dark-haired, 6ft 3in Spencer Vegosen - a Harvard graduate and accomplished tennis player - before watching the men's quarter final game unfold.


Pippa Middleton and Spencer Vegosen watched Andy Murray play in the men's quarter finals


Avid tennis fan Pippa looked like she was enjoying the game, it was her second day at the tennis

Pippa wore a lacy yellow dress and had her hair in loose curls as she took her seat next to Harvard graduate Spencer

It is not the first time that Pippa has taken a seat next to Mr Vegosen, they both cheered Roger Federer to glory just a day ago on day nine of the competition.

Mr Vegosen, who now resides in New York but is originally from Illinois, Chicago is a familiar face on the sporting scene and he was once one of the top junior tennis players in the U.S, winning 11 sportsmanship awards. His father Jon is also president of the U.S.Tennis Association.

It is believed Mr Vegosen received a BA in East Asian studies and mathematics from Harvard University and spent last summer working in Hong Kong as an analyst for Goldman Sachs. However it is not known where he currently works.

The pair laughed and joked together at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Centre in Flushing, Queens, New York.

Pippa smiled as she watched Murray play and was joined by a brunette friend

Pippa was also joined by a brunette friend and the two seemed in high spirits as they clapped and cheered on the Scottish player who, from the dire straits of 6-3, 5-1 down when he could barely get the ball in the court, fought back to win 3-6, 7-6, 6-2, 6-0 in three hours to keep his Grand Slam dream alive.

After finishing he was able to relax and see who his next opponent would be in his second straight semi-final at Flushing Meadows — whether it would be a rematch of his epic two clashes with Roger Federer at Wimbledon this year or a less expected contest with Czech powerhouse Tomas Berdych.

In the end Berdych shocked Federer in four sets and Murray now has two days to compose himself after making what was an awkward assignment against the 6ft 6in Croat look exactly that.

Avid tennis fan Pippa also attended the match between Tomas Berdych and Roger Federer, as his guest of honour in his box.


Pippa, who turns 29 today, watches the men's singles quarterfinal match between Roger Federer of Switzerland and Tomas Berdych of Czech Republic

Pippa Middleton attended the US open quarter final and took her seat in Roger Federer's private box and cheered on the Swiss player

Roger Federer cut a disconsolate figure as he tried to come to terms with his shock quarter-final exit against an inspired Tomas Berdych at the US Open.

Not since 2003 had Federer lost before the semi-final stage at Flushing Meadows, winning five titles in that time, and he went into the tournament on a high after a stellar summer.

Pippa was spotted after the match bonding with Federer's wife Miroslava Vavrinec Federer as they left the stadium.

Since landing in the metropolis on Saturday to attend meetings about her upcoming book, Celebrate: A Year of Festivities for Families and Friends, Pippa has been snapped with a number of men while sampling some of New York's finer delights.


Pippa wore a bright yellow dress with nude wedges and carried a straw handbag as she left the match

Pippa was seen socialising with Roger Federer's wife Miroslava Vavrinec Federer at the US Open Tennis Center in New York City after the game

In an opulent welcome hotelier Andre Balazs, who is reportedly worth more than $450 million, flew her by seaplane - a trip that costs $525 for a single journey - to his resort, Sunset Beach, on Shelter Island on Sunday.

And later that evening the New York Daily News reported that she was spotted at the Electric Room at Dream Downtown in the Meatpacking district with former New York Ranger Sean Avery.

'She was only there for a short time,' a source told the paper, adding they were there with Mazdack Rassi, owner of photography company Milk Studios.

It has been suggested that Pippa is staying at the Carlyle Hotel located in the Upper East Side, where Roger Federer also has a suite, with two friends, where rooms start at $600 and reach $15,000 - without taxes.

Her trip, during which she is apparently courting the perks of fame, come despite her demands to remain out of the public gaze.

Pippa scored a style ace the day before when she watched Samantha Stosur of Australia play Victoria Azarenka of Belarus during the quarterfinals match

While newspapers have respected her request to be recognised as a private citizen, she still very much seems to be enjoying the high-flying life of a socialite.

Despite her request, U.S. news sites chose to publish photographs of her playing table tennis with Balazs over the weekend, but MailOnline has respected her wishes.

Pippa, who turns 29 today, is in town for meetings over her new book, which is out on October 30. She will not be holding an publicity events for the book while she is here, Viking publishers said.

Billed as a 'comprehensive seasonal guide to simple and creative entertaining', it is a book she hopes will cement her credentials as a party planner, and industry observers believe it could net her a small fortune in the process.

It is believed that Pippa is set to make an appearance at New York's Fashion Week, which kicks off on tonight.


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