June 11, 2009

Top Chef: Masters… the Party

Posted by Daphne on Thursday, June 11th, 2009

Okay here is my dress… if I'm leading with that it means the party wasn't that exciting. Granted, I'm a jaded ole basic cable host.

1) My dress is Vivienne Westwood; it was a splurge for me, but it was 50% off. And I bought it at a small store near me that NEVER has customers, so I kind feel like I was helping the economy. The shop owner was so sweet; she held Rex while I tried on clothes. Which was pretty brutal, as I am still 15 lbs overweight, and as moms know, everything has settled oddly. Oh, and I have bad undergarments. It would have helped if I had a supportive bra (a la Jane Russell); instead I have these limp, cotton nursing things that send my guns downward. And I have Spanx, but they roll under my roll. It's really better to have a Spanx slip. Those are good.

2) I added the broach to the hip. I thought it anchored the ruching.

3) There was a little bit of press, notably my people, TV guide Network. (It's not a channel, dammit!)  I spoke to them, but otherwise I was there as Mark's press coach. Mark is a warm, sincere person. So I would say, "Look, that was okay, but if you want them to be sure to use your soundbite say something like, 'I was afraid the quick challenge would involve Mario Batali in a bikini.'

4) Campanile looked great; the place was packed with people who had worked on the show. But only a few chefs. And chefs and crew people= I could have worn sweats… and clogs.

5) Looking forward to seeing Mark in his episode.

6 ) The party was going strong when I left, but my feet were aching, and I know a sweet,little boy is waking me up at 2:30a.m. So, I think 9:30 is a good exit.

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    Kari Thursday, June 11th, 2009 at 5:17 am

    Daphane, you look amazing, no matter what you think! Glad you got out and had a great time at the party!

    Kari Thursday, June 11th, 2009 at 5:18 am

    Sorry I mispelled your name :)

    Alexandra Thursday, June 11th, 2009 at 5:53 am

    Absolutely love the dress! Very Hollywood, and you're right about the brooch…it makes it.

    Can't wait to watch.

    Campanile is so beautiful, I swear I could live there…luxury,luxury.

    hippittee Thursday, June 11th, 2009 at 6:37 am

    the dress is great…you look killer. but, more details on the other pieces of jewelry!

    Daphne Thursday, June 11th, 2009 at 11:11 am

    well, gee since you asked! the cocktail ring was a gift from Mark a few years ago. was very proud of him. it's vintage, a large citrine. The earrings were from Barney's back when we had money. Mark gave me one pair I didn't dig and went and exchanged them for the big gold ones.
    thanks!

    Lauren From Texas Friday, June 12th, 2009 at 6:32 am

    you look FAB!! what 15 lbs??

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