Partying in style with Sean 'Diddy' Combs

November 20, 2009

Partying in style with Sean 'Diddy' Combs

Yesterday, Thursday, I attended, what was being dubbed in the news as ‘the party of the century.’ It was the 40th birthday party for hip hop mogul, Sean Diddy Combs, held in the Grand Ballroom at the Plaza Hotel in New York City. Diddy, who is known for his extravagant parties, hired event planner, Bronson Van Wyck, and asked him to create a fantasy dreamland. The party was simply stunning and I had such a fantastic time! Please enjoy these photos.

: Sean Puffy Combs’s son, Justin

: Here I am being greeted by the press line.

: Ballet students from the Dance Division of The Julliard School were poised throughout the party.

: The hand of each attendee was marked with a black light-sensitive stamp.

: Oh – to have a ballerina’s body

: The plaza was decorated exquisitely – here with real ferns. The security was great.

: Here I am with Paul Schindler – entertainment lawyer – and his wife, Jane.

: The floral decorations were extraordinary!

: Clusters of berries mixed in with the arrangements

: Here I am with Bronson Van Wyck – event planner for this party.

: Cocktails were served in this greenery-filled ‘holding pen.’

: Well-dressed bartenders – Ciroc vodka was a sponsor for the evening.

: Sarah Goldman, daughter of Amy Goldman – garden author – was my guest for the evening.

: Comparing shoes with a guest

: Candles and cattleya orchids decorated the room.

: Posing with a guest

: Everyone was texting and taking pictures.

: Body guards were everywhere.

: Another sponsor

: Posing with another guest who…….

: who proudly showed me his bling.

: Orchids mixed into the greenery

: A body guard

: Chocolate sticks dipped in dragée were a big hit.

: Tim and Helen Schiffter of LeSportsac

: These ladies were ready to party!

: Real apples hung from the branches.

: This table was reserved for Diddy.

: The crystal chandelier is the actual one in the plaza. All the others were brought in for the party.

: Large black orbs

: Here I am with Anthony Anderson – actor – who was a guest on my television show. We made beautiful stone planters together. I’m eating a delicious grape popsicle.