WELCOME to the Maison Bentley Style Blog Paaardy!
SO delighted you could come..please step aboard the Christina O..the iconic yacht of Aristotle and Jackie Kennedy Onassis..let’s skip over the water into blue sky dreaming for we’ll be sailing the seven seas ending at the bottom of the rainbow..watch out for shooting stars and dazzling delights..
Some Cristal Champagne? Please – I insist..we need to raise a glass to the frivolity and the successful porting of this Blog..long may she float!
Just be careful..Ditta Von Tease is reclining in one of the glasses..
Today I couldn’t resist the lure of vintage…it’s hard to beat an Ossie Clark dress with all the flow and curve in just the right places..a touch of bohemian chic amongst the sleekness..
Teamed with an outrageous pair of Nicholas Kirkwood kicks..no change from a grand but then they are appliquéd in iridescent moonstones..and who’s counting?
My clutch? Vintage Chanel..it’s a bit of a fav..
And this little rock? It’s the diamond Richard Burton gave to Elizabeth Taylor..
The earrings are a nod to my seventies dress..black diamond briolette hoops courtesy of First dibs.
Feel free to mingle..come join the noise and indulge..Billie Holiday and her band her playing in the ballroom..
Be a dancing butterfly and walk amongst egos, clink glasses, breathe the air and laugh!
all the following pics courtesy of the Daily Mail. Nice people..
I hear Marilyn is somewhere in the crowds..and there’s a rumour Elvis is going to sing..
But don’t get too drunk distracted… I have all these other wonderful Parties for you to head off too..work your way through the list if you dare..please send them all my love!….and remember….you can always come back!
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www.fashionmayann.wordpress.com
www.fashionwithfeli.wordpress.com
cocktailsandcountrytales.wordpress.com
www.streetzblog.com or www.sniperwells.wordpress.com
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Laters, Kate xxxxx
Maison Bentley Style 
Ooh can I join the party too please 😊? Looks like a truly glamorous event! Xxx
But of course!! First – a glass of something bubbly in a glass rescued from the Titanic..would you like me to add Blog to the list? just say! Now dancing! xxx
Party is on! Am I not in the list? No matter I’m with you n spirit! May I have a glass please? xxx
You are here!! I didn’t think you could be..right..on the list you go..but first..a frosty glass of something special!! xxxxx
Wifi works brilliantly in Antwerp and the weather so typically Belge… will probably spend most of the day indoors… just as well… fantastic place this gorgeous boat, Ari, Dita AND Marilyn!? OMG! And Kate, you look smashing in this Ossie dress… Here’s to good times! xxx
Come on..Lets DANCE!
Here I am *hugs* I brought you some white roses as a thank you for hosting the Blog Party Xxx ps I love that Dita & Marilyn are here too
How very chic! Thank you SO much!..I hear that Dita is planning to spend ALL day in her glass..and Marilyn was spotted chatting up Richard Burton..do you think Elizabeth might get jealous?! xxxx (got my original reply in the wrong place..it’s all this party hopping..could be the alcohol!) xxxx
It’s ok I just overheard Liz & Marilyn bonding over diamonds 😉 Do you think Dita will let me have a splash in the martini glass? Xxx
She’s going a bit prune-like..I’d think you’d be doing her a favour…now – what flavour would you like in it?!
Vodka martini classic please with olives to protect my modesty, ahem xx
Your wish is my command..will that be shaken or stirred?
Hehee shake it Baby!
DING DONG, from London to Marseille, welcome to the extremely sophisticated Maison Bentley Style Blog Party ! I haven’t published a « Blog Party » post but both a post and a 1st comment which seem appropriate for such a special occasion ! Thanks for giving birth to this fabulous project, and enjoy this very special day indeed ! If you want to picture the scene, I’m sitting on my leopard-print Louis XV-style armchair, and I’m wearing a red Jean Paul Gaultier T-shirt with a Madonna Loves H&M black tracksuit bottoms ! Now, it’s time to partyyyyyyyyyyy ! xxxxx
Glass of bubbly for you..bugger it..have the bottle..now what’s all the things you are dying to eat but can’t? I have a table over there groaning with them..indulge to your hearts content. I have a few people I want to introduce you too..Yves, Yves..she’s here – he wants to discuss your opinion of Heidi Slimane…xxxx
Usually, I don’t eat too much cheese but, it’s Party !, so I’ve got a sweet 3-cheese pizza ready to be appreciated ! And I’m sure that YSL, up in Heaven, is really proud of Hedi Slimane’s audacious makeover because dear Yves loved to shock ! XXXXX
So lets get tis shindig rocking’ where too first haha!
Take your pick!
I started with Kitt Noir, very nice, another one for my reader!
You couldn’t resist the name!
well no, hahahahaha, she didn’t disappoint LOL
Miss Kate. You look fab. But it seems you missed my RSVP. Any chance you could add 44andafourth.com to the list. I am in transit at an airport but have even prepared a welcome page for you on my little old blog!!! I will be late but I will be dancing on the virtual tables when I get a chance!
Oh Bless you! WOuldn’t be the same without you..consider it done!! xxxxx
nope I think Richard will have his own thing going, holy cow Susan Hayward just walked in for a quick bubbly!
Quick..snap her before Elvis muscles in!
don’t worry I have the door guy on alert just incase he decides to crash uninvited!
Phew..was that Christine Keeler?
Nah it was Joanne Woodward breezing through, wait what? The band cancelled? Better grab Frank and see if he minds filling in for a bit!
I just tried to invite some “newbies” to the party on Twitter. Might want to alert the Door Guy. I don’t know “all” my twitter “friends”. Most seem pretty cool, but I only know about 12 of them face to face. Maybe @gaga or @marcjacobs might stop by.
I’ll prep the bouncers!
Good morning from me as well. It looks like a great party, even the sun is shining like it was at the time that Christina was sailing inthe Ionian waters. It is so nice to see people who appreciate this era as the Heiress herself (Athina Onassis) doesn’t want to have any connections to the glamorous past of her anchestors and she even got rid of Skorpios as well.
I love the glamour your page has, there is always so interesting and inspirational posts. I wish you all the best for the future as well.
I know unfortunately I missed the deadline to put my blog on the list, but I hope I can get some sparkle of all that glitter as well.
Your setting is so fantastic.!
I’ll visit you later on.
Thanks for all this exciting time you provide us.
XXX
Put up a post now and I’ll do a link..there’s no deadline where friends are concerned! xxxx
Elvis?…Richard Burton?…Churchill?……just like the party’s of my youth!….Lets Twist Again,Like We Did Last Summer,Lets…….
Nostalgia, nostalgia..you can’t beat it..now..can I top you up?!
what a glamorous party Kate! I’m so glad to be able to join you in spirit! I woke up a bit late today but I’ve opened the doors for you and your lovely guests to drop by my home. xx
Whooo hooo! I’ll be heading over..
come on over xx
Loving your dress!! I thought about it and… Ok yes I swap earring hahahahah 🙂 this party it’s amazing… Better go and mingle.. So many people I have to meet!! 😉
After I saw where your party was being held, I had to go back home and change out of my T shirt, shorts and Flip-Flops. I’ll be back in about an hour in some more stylish attire. Aloha from Hawaii.
The Great Gatsby party eat your heart out!!!! Love this!
.. Now where’s my glass of Moët?!
Right here! Extra large..and I found a topless waiter – an ex-rower to pour..just for you!
Fabulous! Here’s my party post!: http://wp.me/p3dLqA-c8 – I’d love to be added to your exclusive guest list? Perhaps alongside Leo, close enough to smell his incredible aftershave? 😉 xx
Fabulous! Here’s my party post: http://wp.me/p3dLqA-c8 I’d love to be added to your exclusive guest list? Preferably next to Leo and close enough to smell his incredible aftershave 😉 xx
Leo says he’s quite keen to re-enact the Titanic pose with you..meet him at the prow in an hour!
I’ll be there early, in the mean time I’m planning to mingle with the host 🙂 x
Try the Cristal-It’s really tasty.
I’m back in my new Stylish attire. If I don’t bump into you on the Yacht, you can see my gear here http://wp.me/p1Dj0A-zH And I wonder why I have trouble balancing my check-book. I brought some Pineapples, Mac Nut Candies and a few Lei’s for you, the captain and crew. Can I have a glass of Champagne? What brand is it?
How delicious! Cristal or Veuve Clicquot??
Oh for sure the Cristal, I’ve had the Veuve C before but never had the opportunity to try Cristal. Merci Beaucoup! BTW: I really like your golden Chanel Clutch-it would go nice w the new gold iPhone. I suspect, it goes well with everything. 🙂
It certainly goes with the Champagne in my hand!
OO kate, did I mention I just adore your ring! It’s absolutely stunning. I can see it from way over here!
Doesn’t it flash magnificently in the sunlight?! Elizabeth keeps trying to claim in back from me!
Personally, it looks way better on you but don’t tell Liz!
I may have to push her into the swimming pool..would that be terribly bad of me?!
She looks a bit hot and flustered! You’re probably doing her a favour ;p
That ring is quite stunning. Wonder how many Carats?
33.19..impressive eh
Oh, Oh, Oh — I am here! Fashionably late but ready to swing. Dita is amazing, the champagne fantastic, You look fabulous! I am lusting over your Nicholas Kirkwood shoes — do you wear a size 37 by chance? I dressed a bit conservative for the occasion in Agent Provocateur, but I was dying to wear this ensemble. Thank you for having me!
Welcome..a glass of ice cold bubbly! Aren’t the Kirkwoods fab? sadly 39..but hey – whats a shoes size?! Have a look around..you’ll see all the other parties just waiting to be visited – yours included! xxx
Tracy Watts hats are fabulous, but that was not what I planned to wear to your party — it took me a minute to get dressed after I woke up….
Bummer about the shoe size, I was going to fly over.
I have been looking and chatting — you have lovely friends.
Thank you lovely!
Hi Kate,
I would love to participate in this party, because I am from Peru living in the US, I am bringing a bottle of Pisco to make Pisco Sour, Salud and let’s go to Dance!!!
Welcome!! Get yourself a large glass of something special and join the mayhem! Pisco Sour? Now that’s the delicious cocktail I had at fashuninjas!! Stunning!
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Whooo hooo!
Hey Kate… Happy Blog-Day…. Just cruised in from mi other ‘do’… So am rockin’ a fashionably-late, windswept, cowl-necked, columned affair! F.Y.I…don’t just ‘like’ this post…. LOVE, LOVE, LOVE IT, ANGEL! PARDY-ON!!!!! xA
It’s barmy..it’s bonkers..it puts a smile on your face! Lets grab a cocktail together and trip the light fantastic!
As the late, great, Louis Armstrong would have sung, in that one-of-a-kind, gravel-trap of-a-voice….’OHHHHHH YEAHHHHHHH’! xxx
Wow : ) Party! Let’s add the dance to it : )
Just what we needed..now, are you being looked after?
I know how to assist and arrange the parties. Fun is the best way to be looked after : ) Thanks for invitation!
You are lovely xxx
I will rearrange it back – lovely you are : ) I’m here.. browsing and meeting your nice guests : )
Love your party dress! (Where can I get one?? Or would that be rude to turn up in the same outfit as the host?)
Feeling better this Sunday night but no way I was getting a post up this weekend. Glad you had a great party anyway!
Wasn’t it Anna Dello Russo who said wearing the same party dress was the biggest sign of flattery? And it’s very hard to top Ossie Clark..although there is another one I nearly chose…blue with pale pink flowers..utterly delicious! Want it? Now a g&t, a glass of white wine..or a goblet of Champagne?
Pink champagne? Haven’t tried that in ages and saw someone with a glass just recently…
It’s yours..the whole bottle!
Whoop-whoop! Thought I’d swing back around to start a couture-conga-line! Da-da-da-da-ooh…da-da-da-DAAAAAHHH! xxxA
Right behind ya!
Excuse me as I sip my champagne next to Ali….There, I was able to tweet it. Thanks for the mention btw.
Isn’t he wonderful!
Is Kate Moss here? Has Russell Brand accepted? What about Keith Richards? Not that I’m starstruck or anything…but it’s been a while since I’ve been at a blow-out like this? I’m just going to upturn my hat and use it as a champagne bowl…I keep running out. Not classy? Nonsense, it’s the new thing. What about Marianne Faithful? This would be just her scene–oh, there’s Keith! See ya…Shit, spilt the bubbly down me frock…there, blends right in, part of the pattern…Keith!
Rugby tackling you to the floor..he’s too old! don’t do it!! waving my Nicholas Kirkwoods in the air..come with me instead to discuss the wild career choices of creatives with Harrison Ford..always had a thing about him..damn. He’s old now too. Fear not – he’s here as Hans Solo with light saber at the ready..I was a violinist before all this malarky..madness!
Great party, guys! I have mingled till I’m hoarse–got chatting to all kinds of people; danced till my feet hurt–Nicholas Kirkwoods much easier to manoeuvre about than wellies, have discovered; drunk champers till the bubbles are floating back out my mouth every time I speak or hiccup, look like goldfish. Had to undo a few buttons on me, slightly stained, oh the drycleaner can fix that, dress, a result of too many veggie pizzas in the room where the art is, and got sitting on Keith Richards knee.Bloody Nora, on his knee!! Hap-hic!happy…Very happy. Off now…Hic, taxi! How will I ever be fit for work tomorrow…TAXI!
Fly home carefully..no falling off that magic carpet now..it’s been a delight having you here!
I am here and ready for some great fun! Kate, what an attractive group of people you gather!
How lovely to see you! Let me take your coat..have a glass of something special and sparkly..it’s been getting very raucous!
Amazing party! Although you forgot to add my blog to the party!
Oh no! all remedied..you’re on! Now a bottle of something to celebrate?!
Absolutely!
Your party is so glamorous! A full of celebs and a flashy venue. I am worried if I end up being a wall flower… (^-^;)
Never..Grace Kelly wants to know where she can buy your knitwear..I’d better introduce you both!
Haha- that will be great! All Parisienne will want to have my gilets! xxxxx
They will. Damn it!
Heloooo…. Thank you so much for the invite. I am sorry I’m a bit late but I could not for the life of me decide on what to wear… It’s not easy being casually fabulous you know 😉 you look lovely and those shoes are just to die for!!! So many fabulous people here… Time for a boogie me thinks… I am on the list right??? Xxx
How WONDERFUL to see you! Looking absolutely divine!!..can I tempt you with a tantalising glass of Champagne? Cristal?..the band are just starting up again..and I hear the Rolling Stones are putting in an appearance after spending the day at Jades!
Ooohhh, why thank you. Lovely to see you too. Cristal would be heavenly. Such a buzzing atmosphere here tonight and if the Stones put in an appearance the party will just hit the roof. What a fabulous idea this is to gather all these beautiful people together….oh no!!! I do believe Dita and I are wearing the same dress!!! Oh well never mind, I guess great minds think alike right? 😉
Absolutely! I’m sure she’d let you have a turn in her martini glass..about time Kitt Noir got out and took a turn on the dance floor!
You think she would??? Marvelous!!! I hope she does, she’s such a smooth little kitty cat! I’ve invited some more beautiful people, hope you don’t mind… Xx
Oh the more the merrier!!
Party time!
Yay!! Come join the fun!! Elvis is just about to start and I’ve found some blue suede shoes!
What a fabulous party! I’ve had a great time and met so many lovely people. You should be very proud of yourself and what a way to celebrate the relaunch of your fantastic blog! XXX
It has honestly been an utter blast! I halved loved every wild and whacky minute!!
How exciting all these posts. So much fun and glamour. Fabulous.xxx
I hope a little bit of the glitter has filtered it’s way to you!…now, how about hitting that dance floor..I need to DANCE!!!
Dancing is good. I supply the fireworks !
We’ll set them off at midnight! What a joy!! Xxx
I have already some for you …posted in my blog.xxx
I’m back and I’ve brought some macaroons for a sugar hit plus extra supplies for the martini glass *clink clink* Having an awesome day attending the parties. Thank you for organising it *tipsy hug* Xxx
Macaroons?? My favourites!! Little mouthfuls of wonder!…I feel I have put my hand in that current of incredible energy and seen the sparks…
Thank You so much for the Fantastic party. You and the attendees were sure decked out is some Red Carpet worthy fashions, the Cristal was Deilish, All that Bling-Wow! I met a whole bunch of new people from all over the world and some of the after parties were pretty raging too! Thanks again, I had a great time at your Amazing Blog Paaardy!
It was an absolute pleasure..now let me send you home in style with your own bottle of Cristal..and a packet of aspirin! Xxx
Ding dong! I hope I’m not late! I got you some champagne! What a fabulous party!! ❤
Thank you Kate for this lovely party! I met some great people and fell in love with a lot of dresses, shoes, boots and art!
Excellent party Kate! ( I grew up with my mum trying to emulate the parties of this era.) I’ve also had lots of people come via my blog after being here so that’s really lovely – thank you. Nice to meet everyone here too.
Oh no am I too late to join?
The hard nuts are still going..having a glass of bubbly..the bands about to start up again..go for it!
Thank you for the invite!
My mind is still abuzz from the smooth stylings of Billie Holiday and the whip of Elvis’s hips. Or is it from that incredible clutch of yours? Or the champagne appetizer? No matter! SO much fun was had! You are a tremendous host!
My love – I’ve brought you a hostess gift: http://longandluxe.com/2013/10/28/welcome-to-long-and-luxe/
The energy is wicked good – you know how to parrrrty!! xoxo
Aren’t you LOVELY! I am intrigued… xxxxxx
Aaah dang I am late!!!! I had the best time reading through the comments 🙂 hehe.. You are awesome Kate!!
What an amazing party it was ! Thanks to the best WordPress hostess for making it happen ! Although it’s Monday, I’m still on party mood and have posted tasty desserts as a huge THANK YOU, from me to you and to the other incredible guests ! Cheers !!! xxxxx
It was an utter pleasure!! xxxxx
Forgive my delay! Was traveling to California, but what a fab party! Great turn out!! Xo
It was very special..good luck on your travels! x
Awesome Blog Party! 🙂
Now that’s a party!!!!
Wish I was there!