Keely Thorne's Party Essentials

Meet Keely Thorne

Keely's Look
"I Paired This Elegant Lace Dress By Tadashi Shoji With Gelines Jewelry Chandelier Earrings And Pelle Moda Platform Heels To Create My Signature Style: Tailored And Classic."

Her Company
Keely Thorne Events, Houston, TX; keelythorne.com

Her Event Style
Romantic and refined

Her Favorite Venue
A space with historic architecture such as the Williamsburg-inspired Junior League of Houston, juniorleaguehouston.org

Evening Bag Essentials

Lipstick, bobby pins, and my phone. All carried in a sparkly clutch.

• Large Pouch and Compact $38 And $22; stephaniejohnson.com
• Diana Bobby Pins $22 Each; emilyelizabethjewelry.com

My Vanity Is Always Stocked With

Bottles of perfume. Some I love for the scent; others, the pretty bottle. Chloé Eau de Parfum is a favorite for both.

• Chloé Eau De Parfum $90; neimanmarcus.com

Every Southern Woman Needs

Personalized stationery, hands down. As a child my mother ingrained in me that you write a thank-you note for everything. I've had my own custom stationery set since I was able to write.

• Atheneum Creative Paper $6/Card; atheneumcreative.com

My Holiday Table Is Always Set With

Heirloom silver and plenty of white flowers—usually gifted paperwhites.

• Ariel Paperwhite Kit $59; whiteflowerfarm.com

Go-To Hostess Gift

Prettily packaged hot chocolates.

• Hot Chocolate $1/Packet; shopcarefulpeach.com