KAREN MCDOUGAL'S TIPS ON HOW TO THE BEST PARTY GUEST
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ETIQUETTE IS EVERYTHING
“No matter how casual a get-together, a host has worked hard to prepare, so always RSVP and arrive on time for a sit- down dinner, 15 to 20 minutes later for all other soirees,” advises Karen, adding that you don’t need to bring a casserole to show your appreciation. “Avoid things that need to be heated up or put in a vase — the host has enough to do,” she says. “Opt for a nice wine, candle, or quality chocolates. I also love fancy olive oil — just toss it in a cute gift bag and go!”
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ETIQUETTE IS EVERYTHING
“No matter how casual a get-together, a host has worked hard to prepare, so always RSVP and arrive on time for a sit- down dinner, 15 to 20 minutes later for all other soirees,” advises Karen, adding that you don’t need to bring a casserole to show your appreciation. “Avoid things that need to be heated up or put in a vase — the host has enough to do,” she says. “Opt for a nice wine, candle, or quality chocolates. I also love fancy olive oil — just toss it in a cute gift bag and go!”
NIFTY GIFTING:
Voluspa Classic Masion Candle Crisp Champagne, $27 Tobi Tobin Grande Box of Chocolates, $138
Gaea Fresh Extra Virgin Olive Oil, $18.99 Best Home Fashion Luxe Faux Mink Fur Throw, $47.99
Sterling Vineyards Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2014, $25 Kim Crawford Sauvignon Blanc Holiday Bottle, $17.99 Moet Imperial Golden Sparkle Bottle, $39.99
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ETIQUETTE IS EVERYTHING
“No matter how casual a get-together, a host has worked hard to prepare, so always RSVP and arrive on time for a sit- down dinner, 15 to 20 minutes later for all other soirees,” advises Karen, adding that you don’t need to bring a casserole to show your appreciation. “Avoid things that need to be heated up or put in a vase — the host has enough to do,” she says. “Opt for a nice wine, candle, or quality chocolates. I also love fancy olive oil — just toss it in a cute gift bag and go!”
NIFTY GIFTING:
Voluspa Classic Masion Candle Crisp Champagne, $27 Tobi Tobin Grande Box of Chocolates, $138
Gaea Fresh Extra Virgin Olive Oil, $18.99 Best Home Fashion Luxe Faux Mink Fur Throw, $47.99
Sterling Vineyards Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2014, $25 Kim Crawford Sauvignon Blanc Holiday Bottle, $17.99 Moet Imperial Golden Sparkle Bottle, $39.99
FRIENDSGIVING:
Coldwater Creek Go With The Flow Tunic, $79.95 COUP Day & Night earrings, $350 Birdies The Wren slippers, $140 Spanx Faux Leather Moto Leggings, $110
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ETIQUETTE IS EVERYTHING
“No matter how casual a get-together, a host has worked hard to prepare, so always RSVP and arrive on time for a sit- down dinner, 15 to 20 minutes later for all other soirees,” advises Karen, adding that you don’t need to bring a casserole to show your appreciation. “Avoid things that need to be heated up or put in a vase — the host has enough to do,” she says. “Opt for a nice wine, candle, or quality chocolates. I also love fancy olive oil — just toss it in a cute gift bag and go!”
NIFTY GIFTING:
Voluspa Classic Masion Candle Crisp Champagne, $27 Tobi Tobin Grande Box of Chocolates, $138
Gaea Fresh Extra Virgin Olive Oil, $18.99 Best Home Fashion Luxe Faux Mink Fur Throw, $47.99
Sterling Vineyards Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2014, $25 Kim Crawford Sauvignon Blanc Holiday Bottle, $17.99 Moet Imperial Golden Sparkle Bottle, $39.99
FRIENDSGIVING:
Coldwater Creek Go With The Flow Tunic, $79.95 COUP Day & Night earrings, $350 Birdies The Wren slippers, $140 Spanx Faux Leather Moto Leggings, $110
HOLI-DATE:
Grana Silk Tee Dress, $85 LC Lauren Conrad for Kohl’s Starburst necklace, $18 JustFab Adina Heeled Boot, $42.95
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ETIQUETTE IS EVERYTHING
“No matter how casual a get-together, a host has worked hard to prepare, so always RSVP and arrive on time for a sit- down dinner, 15 to 20 minutes later for all other soirees,” advises Karen, adding that you don’t need to bring a casserole to show your appreciation. “Avoid things that need to be heated up or put in a vase — the host has enough to do,” she says. “Opt for a nice wine, candle, or quality chocolates. I also love fancy olive oil — just toss it in a cute gift bag and go!”
NIFTY GIFTING:
Voluspa Classic Masion Candle Crisp Champagne, $27 Tobi Tobin Grande Box of Chocolates, $138
Gaea Fresh Extra Virgin Olive Oil, $18.99 Best Home Fashion Luxe Faux Mink Fur Throw, $47.99
Sterling Vineyards Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2014, $25 Kim Crawford Sauvignon Blanc Holiday Bottle, $17.99 Moet Imperial Golden Sparkle Bottle, $39.99
FRIENDSGIVING:
Coldwater Creek Go With The Flow Tunic, $79.95 COUP Day & Night earrings, $350 Birdies The Wren slippers, $140 Spanx Faux Leather Moto Leggings, $110
HOLI-DATE:
Grana Silk Tee Dress, $85 LC Lauren Conrad for Kohl’s Starburst necklace, $18 JustFab Adina Heeled Boot, $42.95
COCKTAIL PARTY:
Selfie Leslie Ivy Lace Up Bodycon Dress, $64.99 Iris Apfel for HSN Rara Avis Mongolian Fur Reader’s Wrap, $299.95 Steve Madden Carabu heels, $99.95
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ETIQUETTE IS EVERYTHING
“No matter how casual a get-together, a host has worked hard to prepare, so always RSVP and arrive on time for a sit- down dinner, 15 to 20 minutes later for all other soirees,” advises Karen, adding that you don’t need to bring a casserole to show your appreciation. “Avoid things that need to be heated up or put in a vase — the host has enough to do,” she says. “Opt for a nice wine, candle, or quality chocolates. I also love fancy olive oil — just toss it in a cute gift bag and go!”
NIFTY GIFTING:
Voluspa Classic Masion Candle Crisp Champagne, $27 Tobi Tobin Grande Box of Chocolates, $138
Gaea Fresh Extra Virgin Olive Oil, $18.99 Best Home Fashion Luxe Faux Mink Fur Throw, $47.99
Sterling Vineyards Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2014, $25 Kim Crawford Sauvignon Blanc Holiday Bottle, $17.99 Moet Imperial Golden Sparkle Bottle, $39.99
FRIENDSGIVING:
Coldwater Creek Go With The Flow Tunic, $79.95 COUP Day & Night earrings, $350 Birdies The Wren slippers, $140 Spanx Faux Leather Moto Leggings, $110
HOLI-DATE:
Grana Silk Tee Dress, $85 LC Lauren Conrad for Kohl’s Starburst necklace, $18 JustFab Adina Heeled Boot, $42.95
COCKTAIL PARTY:
Selfie Leslie Ivy Lace Up Bodycon Dress, $64.99 Iris Apfel for HSN Rara Avis Mongolian Fur Reader’s Wrap, $299.95 Steve Madden Carabu heels, $99.95
Dress dilemma? “An LBD with heels is always right!” says Karen.. Party-going, Perfected! From what to wear to what to bring, Karen has the answers!
SEE MORE FROM KAREN ON SOCIAL MEDIA! Twitter: @KarenMcDougal98, Instagram & Facebook: @KarenMcDougal
ETIQUETTE IS EVERYTHING
“No matter how casual a get-together, a host has worked hard to prepare, so always RSVP and arrive on time for a sit- down dinner, 15 to 20 minutes later for all other soirees,” advises Karen, adding that you don’t need to bring a casserole to show your appreciation. “Avoid things that need to be heated up or put in a vase — the host has enough to do,” she says. “Opt for a nice wine, candle, or quality chocolates. I also love fancy olive oil — just toss it in a cute gift bag and go!”
NIFTY GIFTING:
Voluspa Classic Masion Candle Crisp Champagne, $27 Tobi Tobin Grande Box of Chocolates, $138
Gaea Fresh Extra Virgin Olive Oil, $18.99 Best Home Fashion Luxe Faux Mink Fur Throw, $47.99
Sterling Vineyards Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2014, $25 Kim Crawford Sauvignon Blanc Holiday Bottle, $17.99 Moet Imperial Golden Sparkle Bottle, $39.99
FRIENDSGIVING:
Coldwater Creek Go With The Flow Tunic, $79.95 COUP Day & Night earrings, $350 Birdies The Wren slippers, $140 Spanx Faux Leather Moto Leggings, $110
HOLI-DATE:
Grana Silk Tee Dress, $85 LC Lauren Conrad for Kohl’s Starburst necklace, $18 JustFab Adina Heeled Boot, $42.95
COCKTAIL PARTY:
Selfie Leslie Ivy Lace Up Bodycon Dress, $64.99 Iris Apfel for HSN Rara Avis Mongolian Fur Reader’s Wrap, $299.95 Steve Madden Carabu heels, $99.95
Dress dilemma? “An LBD with heels is always right!” says Karen.. Party-going, Perfected! From what to wear to what to bring, Karen has the answers!
SEE MORE FROM KAREN ON SOCIAL MEDIA! Twitter: @KarenMcDougal98, Instagram & Facebook: @KarenMcDougal
