Throw Your Own Obama Ball

Gearing up for the biggest Inaugural celebration ever there are an overwhelming number of "balls" kicking off in Washington, DC. By now many supporters have already started planning their own Obama ball for friends to gather around and share in this historic and joyous occasion. If you are a little late to jump on the planning bandwagon here are a few tips that will help you put together a ball fit for a president!

Note: This is a wonderful occasion to involve the entire family for a party like this so tell your friends to bring their little kiddies along to the party so they can enjoy the moment as well.

Sophisticated Chic
Barack and Michelle seem to ooze class and sophistication every time they step out into the limelight. For Barack he always dresses in classic cut suits with simple ties. Not one to be ostentatious he keeps his look simple which makes him exude simplicity and elegance. Michelle on the other hand is a lady that like to experiment with color! She, like her husband likes to stick to simple staples in her wardrobe. She knows cuts and styles that look great on her and she has shown the world that it doesn't have to be over $100 to be chic. This is why you should opt to have your guests arrive in classic, simple and chic attire. Whether they are dressing up for the ball or wanting to keep it low maintenance elegance, either way they can't go wrong.



Dance to the Music
Barack has been asked many questions over the last 22 months about foreign policy, the economy, and healthcare but he may have been caught off guard when he was asked "What's on your iPod?" A question that not only do we want to know is he cool enough to answer but also to see what he really like to get down to on Air Force One. Barack has admitted to jammin' to the like of Jay-Z, Miles Davis, Bob Dylan, The Rolling Stones, Ludacris, John Coltrane, Stevie Wonder and Elton John. So take a list from the president-elects playlist and mix up the tunes for the night. I suggest throwing in a few tunes from Miley Cyrus and Jonas Brothers for the kiddies to enjoy too!




Invite Not Just the Red,White and Blue
For an occasion such as this its not enough to only use the colors of America to spice up your party. You must incorporated golds, silvers, platinum's and pewters into your decor palette. Using these shimmery tones will make you want to boost all the colors for this night. Incorporate frosted reds and blues with pearlized whites and ivory. Don't forget that accents go along way and for this don't be afraid to break out the crystals and special dishes. This is the perfect time to bring out the good china to dine like the Obamas and other dignitaries on this night. Opt for an all black affair and trim the menus, invitations and centerpieces with golds, reds and blues to make them stand out regally.

Another suggestion is to mix the Democrats and Republicans and break out the plums and purples for your party. This way no one is left deciding between red martinis and blue cocktails. This would be the perfect time to also be bold and use both silver and gold to up the chic factor at your event. Not matter what you do enjoy, celebrate and make this a memorable event in your life!