Bringing Chic Style To Warm- Weather Fetes

eas* Bringing Chic Style To Warm-Weather Fetes (NAPSA)—One wayto celebrate the warmer weather is with a chic get-together that lets you show off your sense of style while entertaining friends and family. Celebrity stylist and entertaining expert Robert Verdi has partnered with Ecco Domani Wines of Italy to show you how to take the hottest runway trends and incorporate them into your party-planning process: 1) From the runway to the red carpet, vintage is in. Bring this home with a new twist on the traditional invitation. Stock up on vintage postcards and write your party details on the back. Then send them in clear envelopes. Your guests can then reuse them as chic wall art or framable photos. 2) Metallic accents are a hot fashion trend this season and a great wayto liven up a look. Incorporate this by wrapping old silver bracelets or gold necklaces around white candles. Then, set your jewelry-accented table with items that complement this theme, such as Ecco Domani’s silver-accented wine bottles—the fruit-forward flavors pair well with a variety of foods. 3) Pairing neutral-colored fab- rics with chic animal prints adds pizzazz to any outfit. The same can be done with your decor by using a white tablecloth with zebra-patterned napkinsor chic glasses with cheetah-printed coasters. Combining these unusual colors and nature-inspired patterns is a quick and easy wayto jazz up a last-minute get-together. 4) Fashionistas take style cues from the fashion capitals of the world. Do the same with your menu by trading in typical barbecue foods for gourmet treats with internationalflair. Metallics are the hot fashion trend right now. Bring this style home with shimmering table accents like metal vases and silver-labeled wine bottles. For example, create a buffet of easy-to-eat Italian treats such as Caprese salad skewers with mozzarella and tomatoes, prosciuttowrapped melon balls or olive tapenade crostinis. A glass of crisp, vibrant Pinot Grigio addsthe perfect touch to your Italian-inspired feast. 5) Make the most of your outdoor space by transforming your rooftop or backyard into an outdoor caf. A mix of citronella candles and colorful tea lights can keep the pests away and help set the mood for an intimate evening affair. For an added fashionable touch, try draping a vibrant pashmina over each chair—this adds a burst of color to your space and gives guests a way to keep warm if the night gets chilly. Learn More For more entertaining and recipe ideas, visit www.eccodomani.com.