Ain’t No Party Like a Diamond Party: Part 1

Well friends, one thing is for sure, there is no party like a Diamond party and boy did we have fun this weekend.

In case you’re just catching up, Bo’s sister Meg came into town this weekend to celebrate her 21st birthday with her best friend Amelia.

But before birthday celebration started last night, I had a very productive day, believe it or not! Luckily I drank plenty of water on Friday night during our late night shenanigans so I woke up a little tired but otherwise ready to complete my to do list!

 

• Enjoy the beautiful New York City Spring weather
• Workout and professional stretching session at Equinox
• Shopping for fun new outfits for the party and Las Vegas
• A dose of Vitamin D from Solar Salon
• Manicures with Meg and Amelia

I am going to do a separate post about the importance of proper stretching and when it’s important to invest in a professional stretching session. But, needless to say my body felt amazing after 30 minutes of deep assisted stretching.

 

My shopping trip was more successful than I ever imagined! I took Sara’s suggestion and visited Club Monaco for the first time! I went to their flagship location on Fifth Avenue and was greeted by the friendliest, most helpful retail staff I have ever encountered. I told them that I was looking for two different outfits, one dressy work top and a dress for the 21st birthday party which would be “NYC club approved.” Within twenty minutes I had four pieces, not two, for under $200! The staff found three pieces from their huge sale section and then one new item which met all my requests. Watch out JCrew, Club Monaco is quickly vying for the favorite store spot. (FYI, Club Monaco is launching their online retail store next month but until then you can find certain items on ShopBop.)

While we were relaxing on the couch after our productive day, Bo pointed out the benefit of late reservations.

“It’s so nice to have dinner reservations at 10:30 because you can still have a relaxing evening before going out.”

We spent the early evening hours enjoying an iTunes dance party, couch laugh session, and part of a Tracey Anderson workout Amelia had memorized!

   

Around 8:30 the party really started as we turned up the music and took full advantage of our small apartment’s two bathroom.

 

Sharing makeup, giving each other application tips, and straightening the back of each other’s hair made me feel like I was back in my Delta Gamma sorority house getting ready for a social or date night.

By 10pm, we were in a cab heading towards a delicious dinner at ValBella and dancing at Marquee.

My eyes are requesting an afternoon nap. Therefore, I’ll be back with the dinner review and celebratory pictures later.

Until then, congratulations to the many lovely ladies who rocked their races today including Theodora, Tina, and Megan.