We have pictures to show today from Gigi Grazer’s Book Launch event that we attended a few weekends ago in the Hamptons! We also are sharing a few tips from Gigi’s Los Angeles event – want to know how to get her makeup look and what rum drinks were served at her party??? Scroll down to find out the details! We designed the invitation and coordinating designs for both events!
*Remember the hostess gift idea I wrote about a few weeks ago… this is one of the events we brought our personalized stationery as a hostess gift – we are now offering it in the shop!
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Hamptons Event:
Christopher Burch hosted a party recently for Gigi at his Southampton estate, guests included Christopher Burch, Rita Schrager, Russell Simmons, Jason Binn, Jane and Richie
Notar, Richard Johnson, Kelli Delaney, Brad Comisar, Daniel Benedict, Andrew Saffir, Nacho and Delphine Figueras, Alex Kuczynski and Michael Michele.
The party was held early evening, with refreshing appetizers & drinks and guests were treated to psychic readings by the AstroTwins! (yes, Maureen & I had our readings done!!) Loved it!
Gigi was an absolute delight… she is so beautiful, witty and has an amazing spirit – we couldn’t have nicer things to say about her! She was a breath of fresh air!
We met so many amazing people at this intimate event… we were absolutely thrilled that we could attend!
Who doesn’t love a good terot card reading??? So fabulous to meet the infamous, Astro Twins!
Cupcakes were YUM-my!
Chris’ back patio and yard was beyond gorgeous!
Don’t you just love Maureen’s orange & aqua color combo???
What an extraordinary group of women – Rita hosted Venus launch party the following day!
To see Venus’ party, click here.
We just loved meeting Kelly Delaney – check out her new website – she also did a party writeup which includes a personal interview with Gigi!
As guests left, we each received a copy of Gigi’s new book!
You better believe I got a signed copy!!!!
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….and now onto the L.A. event!
THE AFTER WIFE BY GIGI LEVANGIE GRAZER: LOS ANGELES BOOK PARTY (as told by the Harrison & Shriftman Team)
Gigi Levangie Grazer, New York Times bestselling author of The Starter Wife, celebrated therelease of her fifth novel, The After Wife at a private party sponsored by Caliche
Rum in Los Angeles. The event was hosted by film and television producer, Suzanne Todd, journalist Thea Andrews and Bernadette Leonard.
The After Wife Book Party in Los Angeles, August 24, 2012
The After Wife book party in Los Angeles was hosted by Bernadette Leonard, film and television Producer Suzanne Todd and Journalist Thea Andrews. Attendees included Actors Emile Hirsch (Savages), Matthew Smiley (Kissing Strangers), Hart Bochner (The Starter Wife), Frankie Levangie (Driftwood), Aiden Turner (All My Children), Noa Tishby (The Deep End), Gisella Marengo (Conan the Barbarian), Aliza Pressman Founder of Seedlings Group, Director Ace Norton, Stylist George Kotsiopoulos (Fashion Police), Kyle Richards and Mauricio Umansky, Managers John Carrabino, Harriet Sternberg and Joanne Horowitz, Designer Loree Rodkin, Authors Helen Fielding, Jonathan Ames, Kathy Freston, Carol Matthews and Donna Antebi, Songwriter Antonina Armato, Sally Horchow, Producer Jennifer Todd, and Lisa Harris.
Guests enjoyed Caliche Rum signature cocktails including the Cali Mojito, Cali Coco and Cali Daiquiri. Caliche Rum has been six generations in the making exclusively from the Serrallés Family Distillery and was launched earlier this year by impresario Rande Geber and Roberto Serrallés. http://calicherum.com/.
Caliche Rum Signature Cocktails:
Cali Mojito
2 oz Caliche Rum
1oz Fresh Lime Juice
¼ oz Agave Nectar
8 Mint Leaves
Crushed ice on top
Garnish: Mint Sprig
In a mixing glass, lightly muddle the mint. Add the remaining ingredients fill with ice and shake until well chilled, strain into an ice filled highball glass, top with the crushed ice, and garnish.
Cali Coco
2 oz Caliche Rum
1 oz Don Q Coco Rum
1 oz Coconut Water (Vita Coco and Zico work best)
¼ oz Agave Nectar
Garnish: Dry Coconut Flakes
Combine all ingredients in a shaker filled with ice and shake until chilled. Strain into an ice filled rocks glass. Add garnish.
Cali Daiquiri
2 oz Caliche Rum
1 oz Fresh Limes
¼ oz Agave Nectar
1 Fresh Strawberry
Garnish: Strawberry
In a mixing glass, lightly muddle the strawberry. Add the remaining ingredients, fill with ice and shake until well chilled. Strain into an ice filled rocks glass and garnish.
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Guests dined on light hors d’ouvres throughout the party which included beef sliders, flat bread, classic mac n’ cheese, veggie quesadillas with guacamole and for dessert mini devil’s food cupcakes and s’moreos.
A team of makeup artists from MAKE UP FOR EVER were on-hand to do makeup touch ups. For more than 25 years, MAKE UP FOR EVER has been the go-to color brand for beauty professionals and make up enthusiasts around the world. Created by renowned Parisian makeup artist Dany Sanz, who was originally a painter and sculptor, MAKE UP FOR EVER is at the forefront of high-performance, innovative makeup with vibrant shades and truly long-lasting formulas. Sanz sought to develop an all-encompassing make up line for fashion and show-business professionals that contained every kind of product, texture and color needed to achieve any effect a makeup artist could desire. MAKE UP FOR EVER currently boasts over 1,400 products, including foundations, eye shadows, lipsticks, gloss, body make up, eyeliner pencils, loose powders, cleansers, brushes, faux eyelashes, glitter and more.
Psychic to the stars Michelle Whitedov was introduced and gave psychic readings to guests. Whitedov is a television personality featured on the European show Sixth Sense International. As an expert in her field, Lifetime television showcased her supernatural abilities on their program America’s Psychic Challenge where she was awarded the title of “America’s #1 Psychic.” Also considered an enlightenment teacher, she spoke about methods of personal empowerment and life improvement during the event.
Design duo, Anders Ruff created custom invitations inspired by The After Wife as well as water bottle wraps and party flags. Gift bag items included leather flip-flops from Christopher Burch’s C. Wonder line, MAKE UP FOR EVER beauty items, PopChips, Vita Coco coconut water, and a signed copy of The After Wife.
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Maureen & I were so impressed with Gigi – and after meeting her in person, we have become HUGE fans! We hope you become a fan as well!
To find out more information about Gigi’s newest book, click here!
