5 Things To Know This AM — Aug 24 2012

If you missed your chance to make it over to Governor's Island last weekend for the annual Great Gatsby party, revel in these oh-so-roaring-twenties images of the most fashionable partygoers. (Chuck Martell Tumblr)

Looking to beef up your wardrobe, pre-fashion week? Look no further than the KAS sample sale, where they'll boasting 70-80% off their collection of skirts and tops. It goes down starting Monday (from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.), at 231 West 39th Street. (KAS)

Awesome party alert! Ever the creative, Joanna over at A Cup of Jo recently hosted a staring contest — yes, you read that right — inviting guests to enjoy some good ol' fashioned competition. Take a look at the hilarious pictures from the night, and try not to crack up yourself. (Cup of Joe)

Here's something we never thought we'd see — Russell Crowe gave a crowd in Iceland a treat when he jumped onstage to perform a duet with Patti Smith. (BuzzFeed)

Attention, aspiring actors (or aspiring professional book-readers): If you're sassy enough, you could be the voice of the new Sex and the Single Girl audiobook. Warning: will contain profanity. (Jezebel)