It’s hard to believe the holidays are here again, and last night was the perfect night for GenLux Magazine to host a rooftop party at the Luxe hotel to celebrate the Rodeo Drive Tree Lighting Ceremony. But I just can’t decide which part of the evening was my favorite part.
It could have been the luscious fountains of decadent, hot, flowing chocolate that left me delirious, or the electrifying and kaleidoscopic fireworks display, or even the delectable bubbly being served. But no, none of that compares to the adorable style rocked by the babies and children in attendance! This was one of the few parties in this town where you can bring your family, and it was great to see the kids’ fashion for a change!
Check out these two dapper party guests dressed to the nines…
Two handsome and dashing party guests chillin in the lounge. Photo Credit: Debbie Maldonado/FNL
Or how about this little cutie…
My little girl, McCartney Maldonado, rockin Kaiya Eve. Photo Credit: Debbie Maldonado/FNL
Of course there were also some, um, “older” guests in attendance, or who would be there to watch the kids?? Rocco showed as did Ian and Issa all from FNL. So I made sure to take a FashionNewsLive.com holiday photo! Here we are together…
Rocco, Ian, Issa and Me enjoying the champagne and atmosphere. Photo Credit: Debbie Maldonado/FNL
I met some really interesting people while I was there. I found I had a lot in common with one couple in particular called Damian Love and Nikki Hords. Damian specializes in sports and entertainment marketing, and with my background doing entertainment marketing for Nike, we had quite a scintillating conversation. They were both so good looking and well dressed that I took a picture too. Here they are:
Damian Love and Nikki Hords. Photo Credit: Debbie Maldonado/FNL
I ran into Stephen, the Creative Director for GenLux Magazine and the host of the party. He is always so wonderful to me. And, of course, the amazing fashion guru, George Blodwell, was there. Or at least one of his clones was there, while the other clones were covering other parties about town 
. The fireworks display was amazing, and all of the kids and parents were “oohing” and “aahhing”. I love that sound. Nothing like a fireworks display to make for a great party. They had gift bags too, of course, with some products kindly donated by Kate Somerville and other companies. I am looking forward to trying the Kate Somerville Enzyme Scrub and Mask tonight. There were also some gift certificates for complimentary facials from TheOrganicPharmacy.com. How nice! I could really use one of those right now, believe me.
Rocco, Jennifer Missoni, Zuleikha Robinson, Stephen and Me with my shy daughter, Mccartney. Photo Credit: Debbie Maldonado/FNL
Fireworks from the Rodeo Drive 2009 Tree Lighting Ceremony. Photo Credit: Debbie Maldonado/FNL
Me showing off some items from the gift bag. Photo Credit: Debbie Maldonado/FNL
McCartney munching on a marshmallow and sporting a vintage-style red coat with a fur collar. Photo Credit: Debbie Maldonado/FNL
My stepdaugher Arielle and I hangin' in the lounge.