July 31, 2007

Social Butterfly

Social Couture Place Settings

Sure, social and couture go hand in hand. You purchased a Chanel frock for the Fresh Air Fund benefit. And being seated second row at Fashion Cares last year? That was social suicide.

Win back your standing with Social Couture.

A one-stop shop for themed table settings, the new online store makes throwing an impressive dinner party super simple.

Don’t be put off by the names: The goods are sleek and swanky. Preppy Party consists of pink linen napkins, pink and white grosgrain napkin rings, lime-green cotton place mats, black and white vine-print plates, frosted white votives, and silver mint julep cups for flowers.

Asian Affair is just the right kind of festive with bamboo place mats, orange and white rice paper lanterns, azar pots filled with moss, wood chopsticks, and orange paper fans. And Retro Chic is fun and flirty with brightly colored mosaic plates, chocolate-brown cotton napkins, a pink table runner, lacquered silver chargers, and amber and pink votives.

Of course, you best throw on a killer outfit.

You have a reputation to uphold.

Available online at socialcouture.com.