Cocktails are key for a SATC party.
Sex and the City is more than a TV show, it's a phenomenon and a way of life, at least to its legion of devoted fans. Millions of women, and some men too, became obsessed with cosmopolitans, high-priced stilettos and Mr. Big thanks to the series, so choosing it as a theme is a sure way to build interest in your party. It's a fairly simple theme to put into action, too; just skip the cheesy party decorations and concentrate on creating a chic vibe, and everything will work out. Does this Spark an idea?
Instructions
1. Pick a cool location. Book a private room in a restaurant or bar that has a lounge feel -- think dim lighting and cool artwork -- or dress up your own living room. Replace your normal light bulbs with soft bulbs and stock up on candles to scatter throughout the room. Decorate with silver and hot pink accents like throw pillows and miniature disco balls.
2. Create the invitations. Buy professional invites complete with pictures of the show's stars, or choose sleek blank invites from a stationary store and write the information in yourself. Opt for silver or black stationary and write something about Sex and the City in the invite. Invite guests to dress as their favorite character, if you wish.
3. Plan the menu. Make or order a variety of light appetizers rather than having a sit-down meal. Create finger foods that are easy to eat in one hand, like miniature mushroom tarts, crudites and squares of gourmet pizza. Provide some sweets, too; set up a fondue pot with strawberries and pound cake, miniature cupcakes and small squares of New York cheesecake.
4. Buy all the ingredients you need for sexy cocktails. Skip the beer and buy vodka, triple sec, cranberry juice and lime juice for the SATC ladies' favorite drink -- the cosmopolitan -- or keep things simple with bottles of wine and champagne. Another option is to serve your own favorite cocktail, but whatever you do, opt for the right glasses. Rent cocktail glasses or buy them in plastic from a party store, but don't serve drinks out of plastic cups.
5. Prepare some entertainment. Make a playlist of sexy club music and uptempo pop tunes, or play the soundtracks from the "Sex and the City" movies to play. Cue up DVDs of your favorite episodes on a TV set in the corner of your party space.
6. Dress the part. Style yourself in the image of your favorite SATC lady. Dress in a sparkly cocktail dress with heels, or put together a more cutting-edge outfit in a tribute to Carrie Bradshaw. Accessorize with bright lipstick, plenty of jewelry and some funky vintage pieces like a turban or bold purse.
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