Jade Lee's Party Essentials

By Caroline McKenzie
This top Atlanta event planner shares her tips and favorite sources for entertaining in style—and looking great while doing it.
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Meet Jade Lee

Photo: Robbie Caponetto; Styling: Courtney Watkins/Zenobia; Hair And Makeup: Nancy Hancock/Zenobia

Jade's Look"I love wearing long gowns! In a bold shade of green, this Pamela Roland chiffon gown plus Sergio Rossi heels make such a statement."

Her Company
Lovelee Affairs, Atlanta, GA; loveleeaffairs.com

Her Event Style
Black-tie luxe

Her Favorite Venue
An ornate ballroom such as The Georgian at the Atlanta Biltmore, novareevents.com

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Evening Bag Essentials

Photo: Ralph Lee Anderson

A Chanel 2.55 quilted clutch with my iPhone tucked inside.

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My Vanity Is Always Stocked With

Photo: Ralph Lee Anderson

Yves Saint Laurent lipstick—the longest-lasting option I've found—in reds, pinks, oranges. Also Moroccanoil so I can wear my hair curly or straight.

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On My Christmas Wish List

Photo: Ralph Lee Anderson

A black leather motorcycle jacket. I have my eye on one from Burberry. Or fabulous shimmery d'Orsay pumps. Can I have both?

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My Holiday Table Is Always Set With

Photo: Ralph Lee Anderson

Gorgeous china. I'm a big fan of Kate Spade's tabletop line—great style for a great price. For New Year's Eve there has to be Champagne. I top it all off by wearing a beautiful long evening gown for holiday soirees.

  • Kate Spade Larabee Road Tidbit Plates Set Of 4, $50; dillards.com
  • Perrier-Jouet Fleur De Champagne $139; wine.com
  • Sophira Gown $368; bcbg.com

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Go-To Hostess Gift

Photo: Ralph Lee Anderson

Candles! This time of year I give The Ritz-Carlton's Pomegranate Citrus boxed candles.

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