This top Atlanta event planner shares her tips and favorite sources for entertaining in style—and looking great while doing it.
Meet Jade Lee
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
Evening Bag Essentials
A Chanel 2.55 quilted clutch with my iPhone tucked inside.
- Signature iPhone Case In Poppy $29; stelladot.com
My Vanity Is Always Stocked With
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.
- Rouge Volupté Lipstick $34; yslbeautyus.com
- Moroccanoil Treatment $40; amazon.com
On My Christmas Wish List
A black leather motorcycle jacket. I have my eye on one from Burberry. Or fabulous shimmery d'Orsay pumps. Can I have both?
- Cendrillon D'orsays $280; bhldn.com
My Holiday Table Is Always Set With
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
Go-To Hostess Gift
Candles! This time of year I give The Ritz-Carlton's Pomegranate Citrus boxed candles.
- Archipelago Box Canadle $35; ritzcarltonshops.com
