Monday, March 22, 2010

Get Her Nightclub Look: Ashlee Simpson

Jessica's little sister is known for being a bit of a party girl with a very down-to-earth style. For any redheads out there who have trouble finding what to wear out to London nightclubs (that is coloured completely black!), Ashlee Simpson has some great ideas. Course, she does her fair share of LBD wearing too … today we check out some hits from her after-hours wardrobe!

Ashlee's out and about in New York City in this photo, and you can see how there really is very little wardrobe embellishment needed to look special when you have red hair, and know how to accessorize! If you're going to a more casual London nightclub this weekend, this is the perfect look

On her way to a kanye West concert, Ashlee looks half gangsta, half ultimate fashionista. It's a difficult look to pull off! With the hood down, this top would look a lot different, but woud no doubt be too hot for your favourite club in London anyway. You'll have to use your imagination if you want to know what to put under it!

It's a pretty afternoon-tea-like look for a party … but this photo was snapped on the way to the Fuse TV's Grammy Party! The houndstooth is what gives this outfit its more corporate look, and the larger handbag does its part as well. However, when you imagine this outfit in the context of a sophisticated London club like Chloe, sipping cocktails on a lounge rather than getting down and dirty on the dance floor, its perfectly at home.

Ha ha! Now if you want to get down and dirty on the dance floor, this is the obvious Ashlee look to copy - from the Power of Leather Party in New York. Branching out from black into silver … it's a small change with a big impact!

Tuesday, March 16, 2010

Life as a Party Planner

I have a very lucrative business as a party planner and have planned some of the biggest most exclusive parties all over the world. People hire me to take care of all the details of their parties from the smallest issues such as napkins to the biggest issues such as booking live bands. I’ve been fortunate to be a part of some very big New Year parties in all parts of the world.

Several years ago I planned one of the most exclusive New Year’s Eve parties in London with a guest list of some of the most influential people in England. It took me well over four months, working every single day, to make it come together perfectly. One of the privileges of this business is getting to be a part of the outcome of my work. I got to rub elbows with dignitaries, politicians, and entertainers which is always such a great honor.

I’ve planned at least 25 exclusive parties designed around the London nightlife and I have to tell you it is always a pleasure to be in London. This is a city that knows how to have a good time and enjoys sharing that good time with many people in attendance. Many of these parties were theme oriented which are always my favorite type of party to plan.

Whether it’s an exclusive New Year party for the rich and famous or a birthday party for my niece, I always take my job very seriously and try my best to make the event one will never forget. I have so many great memories from the hundreds of parties I’ve planned and have literally thousands of pictures commemorating them all. I truly love what I do and hope that I can keep on doing it for many years to come.