“Below, there was the gleam of china and crystal on white linen, the series of long tables arranged in a horseshoe design to accommodate the fifty-odd guests at the party. Torcheres blazed at strategic intervals in the garden, their flames dancing to the strains of Mozart that the string quartet played. Background music to the friendly chatter of voices. The atmosphere was California casual, Napa Valley style. The warm September night dictated the dress: lightweight sports jackets and open c...ollars for men; dresses of chiffon, crepe de chine, and ethnically embroidered gauzes for women. The satins, taffetas, and lame were left at home, along with the diamonds, rubies, and emeralds, leaving a predominance of pearls, silver chokers, and gold jewelry for adornment. With the camera balanced on his shoulder, Steve Gibbons wandered through the throng of guests, capturing vignettes of the party scene. Kelly trailed after him, on hand to do the occasional interview and identify to DeeDee anyone of importance she recognized.MoreLessRead More Read Less
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