Costume Party Woman

The Party Dress Book is off to the printer!

I’ve finally put the finishing touches on the Party Dress Book and it's off to the printer (break out the veuve clicquot!)

It's my first book and  As many of you know, I've been working on this project for the past couple of years. It was tons of work to say the least.  the best part was I got to work with some great people, my editor Joy Aquilino was a real pleasure to work with. I wrote all about my creative inspiration tracing things back to the 50 onward.  I loved doing the research on different eras and sewing  techniques that I've used and redeveloped since starting to sew back in junior high school.

The book will be released on November 9th, 2010, and if you like ruffles, pin-tucks, bias, quilting and applique, check it out at amazon.com. And there’s an added bonus: a pattern for my signature party dress along with step-by-step instructions so that you can make one for yourself!

Artist, Nicolas Pol, poses infront of one of his works at the opening party for his show, “The Martus Maw”

Lastnight ArtObserved was on site at the opening of “The Martus Maw;” the first US exhibition featuring the “wild and raw” work of the emerging French artist Nicolas Pol. Housed in an old meat market at 80 Essex Street in New York’s Lower East Side, the private party recalled an art gathering of the Warhol era when openings were not just for the art crowd but included prominent pop culture figures of the time from the worlds of art, fashion, literati, music and social scenes – an element typical to shows produced by Vladimir Restoin-Roitfeld’s company, Feedback Production Ltd. Vladimir, son of French Vogue editor Carine Roitfeld, has a penchant for working with emerging talents to promote and produce their shows and provide a platform for them to sell their art – this is Vladimir’s fourth show and follows an exhibition of works by Richard Hambleton that previewed in an equally star-studded affair in September this year.

Puaka Crusade, Nicolas Pol

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Adult Birthday Party Ideas

There are many adult birthday party ideas and when you are planning such a party, you need to put few things into consideration. There are those birthdays that are considered milestones like 21st 30th 40th and others. Consider searching for milestone birthday party ideas and you will get so many tips and directions. You have to ask yourself whether the person you are planning the party for loves something deeply. This will give you a clue to pick the theme. A theme is therefore very vital because it shows a focus or a direction in a party that would otherwise be very plain. Adult birthday party ideas will inspire you to even Com up with our own ideas. The first thing you need to do is to pick out a location.

A location will determine whether the party goes smoothly therefore, take time to search for a suitable location. The best place to hold the party is at home but, you have very many options outside the home. If you plan to have the party outdoors, consider the weather and what option you have when the weather is not conducive. You can have the party at a restaurant or a party room but, you need to know whether your budget allows you to do that and consider whether you have enough privacy. It will also take too much time and resources to set up. If you really want to, you can go for the restaurant venue. Other adult birthday party ideas on location are the movable feast which is also referred to as pub crawl. The party can go to any club considering the preference of the birthday boy or girl.

Pick one theme from the many adult birthday party ideas. Some of the party themes include fiesta birthday,  party, Mardi Gras masquerade birthday party, western birthday party, rock and roll birthday party, sports birthday party, casino party, Hollywood birthday party and the list is endless. When you are planning on invitations, stick to the particular theme that you have you chosen. Decorations can be done at the from door where you will have a warm sign saying welcome. There are so many materials of decorating your venue and a visit to a local store will also give you a variety to choose from. Still on the topic of decor, you need take take care of centerpieces, confetti, napkin rings and others.

Finally, you need adult birthday party ideas for food ideas for the party. Party foods depends on the kind of party you are throwing. For example, you can choose to have a formal dinner. Sometimes you will find yourself cooking away for the guests present. Some parties will simply have snack like cakes and others. Make sure that your guests are well catered for. For wine lovers, there should be a selection to a suit different tastes. Also, you should come with party favors that will be remembered for long time to come. Different games and activities will also be undertaken to ensure success of the party.

Guys and Gals? Romance of course!
White table cloth; Candles, candle sticks, silver, shiny crystal/cut glass Vary height of dishes on buffet. Soft music; low lighting.

I’m having a ___party and hope to sell, but I’m hoping that you’ll have fun as well. Guys dress your best and Gals put on a dress and prepare for a quiet indulgence in romance.

I’m having a ___party and hope to sell, but I’m hoping that you’ll have fun as well. (Ladies only) Dress in your best lounging outfit and come prepared to indulge yourself. A visual and aromatic feast for the senses await you.

Keep things do able and do ahead.
Finger food or easily managed.

Food ideas:
Mexican hot chocolate with Cinnamon
Chocolate hazelnut truffles
Coffee
Grapes, strawberries, cherries
Cheese, crackers,
Wine, fizzy clear soda–use stemmed glasses (can buy plastic)
Chocolate cake with fruit topping
or brownies with nuts cut bite size
Pound cake with fruit topping or drizzle, (gasp) ice cream
Cheese cake-various topping
Small clear dessert plates (can buy plastic)
Can even do a brownie ice cream sundae. Make ahead in clear cups. Place in freezer until ready to serve.
Ice cream sandwich cake.
Chicken salad roll bites; or beef bites; small dinner roll ham bites