Planning a
Celebrity-Inspired Summer
For me, summer always seems to start full
of promise but as the temperature rises, I often find myself wishing for some
exotic escape. Recently, some
girlfriends and I were chatting about this. We all agreed that we’d love to be
able to enjoy movie premieres, parties on private islands, and a fortnight at
the Hamptons or other celebrity-style luxuries. Of course, none of us are
likely to get an invite to Johnny Depp’s next party or tickets to the MTV
Awards, but we can have our own celebrity-inspired events! No more whining
allowed! We decided to get busy with plans, and I’d like to share some of them
to inspire you as well.
Celebrity summer: Album
Release Parties
Excitement
is in the air for the music scene this summer as eagerly anticipated new
releases from Kanye West, The Black Keys and Britney Spears hit the radio waves
and iTunes store. Each superstar is certain to be circling the globe in an
expensive private jet,
partying in city after city to promote the latest hits. If they come to your
town, do your best to snag a ticket and have fun dancing the night away!
Reality summer: Neighborhood
Dance Off
If
you can’t be front and center for an album-release party this season, hold a dance
off in your neighborhood! Kids and adults will relish the opportunity to make
costumes and choreograph dances to their favorite music. Encourage participants
to work hard practicing, designing costumes and staging their dances. Then
throw the mother of all block parties, complete with lighting, a stage and
awards such as headphones or iTunes
gift cards for the best acts!
Celebrity summer: US
Open
For
celebrities, tennis events such as Wimbledon and the US Open are some of the
summer’s biggest events. A crowded
A-list crowd cheered on Serena Williams and Maria Sharapova took up their
racquets and show off their skills. Leonardo Dicaprio, Brooklyn Decker, and
Natalie Portman are some of the famous faces spotted at these sporting events!
Reality summer: Jersey
Party
At
home, we love watching sporting events in our home theater. Sometimes the best
gatherings are centered on sports movies. Invite friends and neighbors to join
you, dressed in jerseys or team colors to support their favorite teams and
watch a favorite flick or two such as “Mighty Ducks”, “Miracle” or “Cool Running’s”.
Between movies or even during, get guests involved with a ping pong tournament,
foosball or outside activities. Serve Gatorade
slushies’ to top off an active afternoon!
Celebrity summer: “Big
Time” Birthday Parties for Little Ones
Did
any of you simply adore the all-out Thomas the Tank Engine party Kourtney
Kardashian threw for her two-year-old son Mason? The event included a
Thomas-inspired luncheon at Serendipity as well as a visit to the Gold Coast
Railroad Museum. Many celebs have been known for throwing down the big bucks
for their tot’s big day, most notably, Taylor Armstrong from “Real Housewives
of Beverly Hills” dropped a cool $60,000 for her daughter’s fourth birthday
party!
Reality summer: Creative
Kid’s Party at Home
You can throw a fun but affordable themed party
for your little one too! Try out an “Arty Party”. Make sure all your little
guests have smocks or paint shirts on. Then throw down a paint cloth and get
busy. Set up stations of finger paints, clay, and other activities where kids
will enjoy making their own works of art! End the colorful event by serving
rainbow sherbet and a rainbow
cake!
Arianna is a full-time mom and a
fashion-lover, world traveler, animal lover, and family woman
extraordinaire. She loves to cook and bake, travel to new places, share
great fashion finds, and spend time doing crafts and projects at home with
her kids. She’s got a crazy busy life, but she wouldn’t have it any other
way! Follow her blog at http://ariannaknowsbest.blogspot.com/!
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