When you think of a luau, what do you see? Bright colors, flowers, and a roasted pig? Been there, done that. I'm throwing a luau but mine will be a fashionable black and white affair. Though pork isn't on the menu, there are lots of other Hawaiian-inspired goodies. I told you I needed a black and white outfit that's tropical but doesn't make me look like I shopped at a souvenir store. I started Read more

When you think of a luau, what do you see? Bright colors, flowers, and a roasted pig? Been there, done that. I'm throwing a luau but a different kind of luau. Mine will be a fashionable black and white affair. Though pork isn't on the menu, there are lots of other Hawaiian-inspired goodies. Being the hostess, I must look enviably stylish and on theme. I need a black and white outfit that's Read more

When hosting a large, blowout-style bash ask guests to bring alcohol. Delegate a certain type of liquor or simply let them bring their favorite bottle. Doing this ensures that you won't run out of drinks and anything leftover can stock your liquor cabinet! However, do make a specialty cocktail and purchase beer. For Fab's black and white luau I'll be making a simple yet chic punch. Fab requested Read more

For our black and white luau, FabSugar has requested a special dessert. While marshmallows don't have anything to do with the luau part of the theme, they'll be black and white, and more importantly: bite sized and delicious! Homemade marshmallows are a marvelous treat that will impress guests. Once you make them, you'll never go back to purchasing their grocery-store counterpart. Instead of Read more

Fab is strictly enforcing the black and white dress code for our upcoming luau, so I'm creating a menu that features black and white dishes. Since the party starts after dinner, we'll offer guests only a few small bites. Although it's not Hawaiian, a platter of sushi from our favorite Japanese restaurant is perfect for late night noshing. Homemade finger foods will include piña colada scallop Read more

A girl after my own heart, FabSugar loves to host parties. Since our Sex and the City Marathon went so well, Fab and I are collaborating on another upcoming event: a black and white luau. The party will have all of the aspects of a typical luau — tropical flowers, Hawaiian-inspired dishes, etc, — but since it's a black and white theme the event will be chic and sophisticated. A luau is a Read more