Elements Of A Kick A** Rooftop Party

Summer in NYC means longer days, hotter nights and rooftop parties! After much thought and planning I threw myself a birthday rooftop party last week, because yolo. Thanks to the following key elements the party was a total success!

Location, location, location…
I was able to find an amazing rooftop in SOHO that my dear friends at ASTRSK PR allowed me to use.

Let them eat…donuts!

I reached out to The Awkward Scone and they made their noteworthy birthday donuts and mini donuts. Everyone was raving about how delicious they were and they guiltlessly had more than one. So don't bother getting a birthday cake- that's old news. And don't even get me started on ice cream cakes. Think of the mess, think of your guests!

Mouth watering- Vanilla glazed and black currant glazed mini donuts.

While we're on the subject of delicious treats…

Let me introduce you to Michel Et Augustin, they are new to the states coming from a faraway land known for tasty treats, France. I had to share with my friends my discovery. They're chocolate cookies brought the savory selections to new heights. Their individual packaging made them great for the party. 

Chill out…

It's summer and one of my main concerns were the beverages. I needed something big enough that I knew would keep them cold all throughout the party. Enter, Icemule Coolers. Not your old school metal bucket these Icemules were just the ticket. I had dozens of cans and they all fit and were ice cold all night long. Which meant one less thing for me to worry about.

Photos by Marieli

Eat, drink and play games…

Have you ever heard of the Kooba Game? It was a lot of fun to have some at the party. Everyone was new to it so it was great to have everyone on the same playing field. Guests enjoyed learning together! It's like darts but with sticks. 

The darts or as they call them Aeros have 3 magnets when you throw them to the board they stick!

I had two sets of the Kooba Game because I didn't want there to be a long line. 

What to wear, what to wear…

I knew this was a burning question, haha. I kept it simple with a Mack Weldon t-shirt. Actually, I wore two just in case the temperature dropped. It was in the 60's- I was so comfortable. I got compliments all night long as people gave me hugs. "Your t-shirt is so soft" all night long. I also had some Frameri shades on hand. Needles to say, I was smiling all through the night.

Photographer- Phillip Van Nostrand unless otherwise stated.

What I Wore To The Project Art Benefit

On November 21st a very special event took place at 82 Mercer in the heart of SoHo. Project Paz- a non-profit whose mission is to help kids victimized by violence in Juarez, Mexico, held their 4th annual Project Art Benefit. The benefit which included a silent auction and cocktail party brought together the fashion and art community for one great cause. As a member of Project Paz I attended the festivities and it was certainly a sight to see. The art work was hung along with the decorations and everything was set. The next thing I had to think about was what would be the most proper thing to wear for such an event. Menswear designer Carlos Campos came to mind and his Fall 2013 collection (yes, my brain works that way). I decided to go with the blazer and shirt from the following look.

In order to not only look put together but also comfortable I partnered the blazer and shirt with denim. I chose my Jacob Davis denim because of the dark wash and slim fit. Overall, I kept the look rather simple but I added a bracelet from Giles and Brother and it would be a subtle touch as it peeked from the shirt cuff.

At the event enjoying a treat from La New Yorkina!

I love great details like this man on a bike pattern on the shirt.

The bracelet gave it a good touch.

If you'd like to read more about the event and all the attendees check it out here!