It’s official: the holidays are in full swing and that means a calendar full of holiday parties. With those fabulous fetes come a handful of opportunities to kick your day-to-day look up a notch and try something new, so today I wanted to share some holiday makeup inspiration along with some do’s and don’t for… read more
Tag Archives: Party
Grilled Pizza Night
If you’ve been reading for a while, you’re probably well aware of my deep affection (obsession?) with grilling pizzas. It’s become mine and Adam’s favorite way to spend an evening, and over the last couple of years we’ve mastered our technique and experimented with topping combinations ranging from butternut squash & blue cheese to thai chicken… read more
The Iconic Hostess :: Cher Horowitz
So, I know what you’re thinking: is this like a Noxzema commercial or what? But seriously, I actually have a great party plan for you in September. That’s right, Ana here and we’re throwing a back to school bash with my favorite high school student of all time, Cher Horowitz. I had way too much… read more
7 Best :: Simple Summer Tables
I go crazy over summer fashion and summer entertaining for the same reason: with both, the less fuss and more bare bones, the better. And how can you not love styling and setting a table that requires as little effort as possible to achieve a fabulous final product? I’ve got a few low key gatherings coming… read more
The Iconic Hostess :: Amelie
Bonjour mes amis! I hope your passport is up to date because today we’re taking a little trip to Paris (you don’t mind, do you?). I (Ana) remember the first time I saw Amélie—it was in one of my favorite old movie theatres that has since closed down, with a bucket full of buttery popcorn… read more
Pinned Down :: Memorial Day
Last week I was putting in some long overdue Pinterest hours, when I came across this beautiful shot of ripe berries artfully arranged in crisp white cones, and I suddenly got the feeling. You know the one… when all your past summer memories come flooding in and you get butterflies thinking about all the outdoor… read more
Mother’s Day in the Park
Happy Friday, everyone! What do you all have planned for this Sunday? Did you find your mom the perfect present or plan a fabulous day out for the two of you, or do you have a family tradition that you honor every year? If you’re still looking for some last minute inspiration, this alfresco Mother’s Day tea… read more
DIY :: Pop Up Place Cards
Lunch yesterday was bittersweet: Camille and I (Chanel) met our three fabulous interns for lunch at La Condesa (that was the sweet part) for a farewell get-together before the girls all go their separate ways for the summer and beyond. Their contribution around here has been immeasurable, and one of the last projects that they… read more
The Iconic Hostess :: Frida Kahlo
If you’ve been following along this week, you’ve probably picked up on the fact that tomorrow marks one of our favorite days of the year: Cinco de Mayo! And what better way to celebrate Mexican culture than with a Frida Kahlo inspired fiesta? Ladies and gentlemen, whip out your brow filler and stir up a… read more
The Iconic Hostess :: Zooey Deschanel
Hello again! Ana from Grown-up Shoes here, excited to bring you my latest party du jour. With temps on the rise, I’m dreaming of ice-cold treats in pastel shades, a rainbow of sprinkles, whimsical gingham spoons and the perfect dress in which to serve it all. The ideal gathering? A Zooey Deschanel inspired ice cream social, of course!… read more
