Last Sunday we held our annual Christmas party for LZ (hometown friends based in Singapore).
As usual we had a theme, but instead of the usual color scheme theme, this time we went with The Great Gatsby because why not?
Great Gatsby Girls
“No Direction”
I used an old headband which I wore as a bridesmaid flower girl for Chi’s wedding years ago, borrowed a long necklace from Joc, and wore these with an LBD, dangling earrings, and Mac Russian Red lipstick. I so so love this solo pic that Brian took of me and promptly used it as my profile pic on all my social media accounts. LOL.
Even our food had a Great Gatsby centerpiece, thanks to Elma who ordered cupcakes that fit the theme! She even went to the trouble of buying that pretty serving tray for it!
There were a few cupcakes that were different, though, as they were for Tyne, who is leaving Singapore soon to move to Canada. So those are travel or Canada-themed. So cute too!
We also brought other food, and as per tradition, Mark cooked his famous humba. After stuffing ourselves, we exchanged Secret Santa presents while singing the song “I love my manita yes I do (repeat 3x) I love my manita but I won’t tell you.” Turns out Maya had picked my name; she gave me a pretty pink sports watch. After that, everyone went around and gave their personal gifts.
Tyne and I then hosted a couple of games. We divided them into 3 groups, and they battled it out with singing as many unique Christmas carols as they could before moving on to the game “paint me a picture.” Here are some of the pictures they “painted.”
A parol (Christmas lantern)
A Christmas tree
Santa and his reindeer
The boys (and Elma) won this. We asked Jean’s flatmates to be the judges.
We had Skype sessions with friends who are no longer in Singapore, namely Ervyn, Monet, and Rodel.
We even had Ervyn join in blowing out the candles on the birthday cakes for the November and December babies. LOL.
We ended the night by watching a bunch of Youtube videos I made from Christmases past which inspired us to make an impromptu one that involved us dancing. I haven’t gotten around to making that yet, so watch out for it!
Meanwhile, you can check out this video we made on our very first Christmas party back in 2009.
Hahaha, no direction, I love it!
It looks like a good time was had by all. You look so cute in your Gatsby outfit.
Christmas parties + costumes makes for an epic night! My family has a Christmas tea for all the ladies and the theme is to wear big old fashion hats, seems that dressing up makes the evening that much more fun! The cupcakes look amazing and I love that you had a friend on skype to blow out candles. And your red lipstick, I know need it looked amazing on you!
Aww, this looks like a very fun night! And what a great theme for a party 🙂 Great outfits!<br /><br /><br />Best,<br />Danielle<br />http://awriterinlove.blogspot.com
Thank you!
It was their idea! Loved it too.
That is a wonderful Christmas tradition! I bet you have such awesome pictures because of the hats. Thanks!
Thanks!
Dee you look so gorgeous!!! I love this style so much & am hoping to get to a Gatsby party sometime before too long.
Looks like a lot of fun! Isn't MAC Russian Red a great color? One of my fave reds. 🙂
The picture of the men as reindeer is perfect! So much so that i actually lol (it looks so wrong to use lol as past tense, maybe lol'd would be better :s ) Looks like you had a fab bunch of xmas celebrations! x
Aww thank you! I do hope you get to go soon! I'm sure you'll rock a head band!
Yes I super love it!
I agree, their take on the reindeer was so perfect! They definitely deserved to win! I did, and I hope you did so too!
Thanks!
Christmas parties + costumes makes for an epic night! My family has a Christmas tea for all the ladies and the theme is to wear big old fashion hats, seems that dressing up makes the evening that much more fun! The cupcakes look amazing and I love that you had a friend on skype to blow out candles. And your red lipstick, I know need it looked amazing on you!
It was their idea! Loved it too.
Dee you look so gorgeous!!! I love this style so much & am hoping to get to a Gatsby party sometime before too long.
Hahaha, no direction, I love it!
That is a wonderful Christmas tradition! I bet you have such awesome pictures because of the hats. Thanks!
Looks like a lot of fun! Isn't MAC Russian Red a great color? One of my fave reds. 🙂
Thank you!
It looks like a good time was had by all. You look so cute in your Gatsby outfit.
Aww, this looks like a very fun night! And what a great theme for a party 🙂 Great outfits!<br /><br /><br />Best,<br />Danielle<br />http://awriterinlove.blogspot.com
The picture of the men as reindeer is perfect! So much so that i actually lol (it looks so wrong to use lol as past tense, maybe lol'd would be better :s ) Looks like you had a fab bunch of xmas celebrations! x
Aww thank you! I do hope you get to go soon! I'm sure you'll rock a head band!
I agree, their take on the reindeer was so perfect! They definitely deserved to win! I did, and I hope you did so too!
Yes I super love it!