Hip Hostess L.A. – Sneak Peek
categories: decorating ideas, events, get inspired, theme parties
Hi Everyone – I want to start the new week with an apology for the light posting last week. I was pretty much consumed with getting everything ready for Thursday’s Hip Hostess Event at the SLS Beverly Hills – and since this party was so soon after the Boston event, I’ve been having a hard time keeping up with everything…including regular posting, sleep (zzzzz), and a truckload of emails from the past few weeks!
Anyways, I’m very happy/relieved to report that the event was a success – despite the substantial rain, even-heavier-than-usual L.A. traffic (due to the weather), and very last minute swap of our party space from the hotel’s outdoor terrace to the indoor ballroom…thank goodness it was available! I actually think the ballroom worked out even better than the original space though, so these particular rain clouds really DID have a silver lining!
Given the event location and the fact that we’re right in the middle of Awards Season right now (with the Oscars coming up soon!) – we went with an “Old Hollywood Glam” theme and featured ideas for hosting an Awards Party or Red Carpet-themed bash. Many thanks to Chambord for generously sponsoring the evening!
I hope to have our own photographer’s pictures back soon to do a full recap of the event & party ideas, but in the meantime, one of our guests – who also happens to be a photographer – was kind enough to share her own photos with us so I could give you a little preview today. (Thanks again, Pamela!)
Tic-Tock Couture Florals made the fabulous – and huge – chandelier tree pictured above – and I gave tips on how to easily create a scaled-down, DIY version for at-home parties during the demonstration portion of the evening (more info on that to come soon). We also had a photo booth and life size cardboard cut-outs of Old Hollywood movie stars around the room for fun photo opps! (Cardboard cut-outs from HollywoodMegastore.com)
Pictured above: guests browsing the party decor ideas table; martini glass decked out with marabou craft boa, and a French Martini – one of the party’s 4 signature Chambord cocktails. (All feathers & feather boas from FabulousFeathers.net)
Pictured below: more shots of the decor ideas and a sneak peek of the tablescape.
Lots more images, details & cocktail recipes to come soon… please stay tuned!
{All photos by Pamela Masters Photography}
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very cute ideas
Feb 9, 2009 at 12:10 am -
Everything looks so festive and glamorous! Sounds like such a fun night!
Feb 9, 2009 at 7:18 am -
[...] Ladies Night Recap By natlpz Here’s a recap from the Hip Hostess (Hostess with the Mostess) Old Hollywood Glam party at the SLS Beverly Hills Hotel: [...]
Feb 9, 2009 at 9:00 am -
SO sad we missed it! Between sickies and too much rain it was just too much to drive up from San Diego. I hope that you will consider throwing a Hip Hostess party in San Diego soon!
Feb 9, 2009 at 9:39 am -
Loved the event! Thanks for hosting such a wonderful event at such a great location! PS, I stood next to your father during your part of the presentation and it was the cutest thing I’ve ever seen, he is so proud of you.
Feb 9, 2009 at 11:33 am
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I’m really loving this color palette!!
Feb 9, 2009 at 4:07 pm -
What an event! I love that you incorporated a photo booth; perfect for any special event. Fantastic job!
Cicely
Feb 9, 2009 at 8:46 pm -
That chandelier tree is Fantastic!! Can’t wait to see more photos!
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Feb 10, 2009 at 7:04 am -
thank you, jen. it was a fabulous event. my gfs and i truly enjoyed it. i have a few photos on my blog with link to some pics on flickr as well. looking forward to the next event!
Feb 11, 2009 at 12:05 am
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I can’t wait to hear the rest of the party ideas, and see the recap! This sounds like a great theme idea for my upcoming birthday party.
Feb 11, 2009 at 8:01 am
