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Erin: A Lilly Pulitzer Special!

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LILLY PULITZER THE AMBASSADOR OF HAPPINESS Ever since I was little, I was always attracted to anything fun, girly, and colorful. Later on, as I grew up and started my shoe company as well as my event styling boutique (Party Magic), this “core” personality of mine naturally came out through the design of my events and shoes. Perhaps this was one of the main reasons why I was drawn to children’s parties in the first place, and not weddings! Being happy never goes out of style. ...

Ella’s Cath Kidston Affair

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THE MOST BEAUTIFUL PLACE ON EARTH? If I’ve been remiss on blogging lately, I have the perfect excuse: I’ve been away travelling! More specifically, I’ve been travelling to one of my most favorite places in the world, New Zealand: A breathtaking view of Queenstown, New Zealand (taken by yours truly) New Zealand is rather misrepresented as that peculiar place where there are more sheep than man. I think it is one of the more underrated and underrepresented places for tourism and...

Rafa’s Day In The Park

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I’M SO TIRED OF NOISY, ROWDY AND STRESSFUL CHILDREN’S PARTIES. IS IT POSSIBLE TO HAVE A “CHILL” PARTY WITHOUT BEING BORING? My answer to this is often-asked question is a resounding, capitalized, YES. Rafa’s Fun Day at The Park – It was, truly! It is always a matter of preference, but more and more parents nowadays are opting for this route. Maybe it’s also because of the more subdued (but sophisticated) aesthetic of a styled party, but finally, people...

Sumos and Sakuras: How To Pull Off Your Own Japanese Themed Party (Free Cliparts Included)

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I’M PLANNING A JAPANESE PARTY. HOW DO I DO IT? Just because you want a styled party, doesn’t mean you have to stick to the cliche (think lanterns, pompoms, pastels). If you want a truly different party, a great way to go is Japanese simply because Japanese culture is one of the most unique and highly distinctive in the world. By the end of this post, you will be bursting with various ideas on how to execute your Japanese-inspired party. Think of the possibilities! THE TALE OF TOBY...

Basti The Boy Who Lived: Enter the Great Hall of Hogwarts School!

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PLEASE DON’T TELL MY HUSBAND I have a serious confession to make. I had an agreement with my husband (who helps me plan the ideas to write in this blog) that I will be writing and posting today about some other suppliers that we’d like to put a spotlight on. However. I just came out last week from what I could say is one of the best parties Party Magic has EVER styled. I’m talking about the theme: HARRY POTTER: THE BOY WHO LIVED Party Magic by Michelle Lao’s...

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