If you just popped over to the party after a long day at work, Monster Energy drinks were on hand for a quick pick-me-up so you could enjoy the evening to the fullest. And in the background, talented DJ’s Balthazar Getty and Le Youth kept everyone moving. As if the alcohol varieties weren’t enough of a party favor, we also had samples of popular Dr. Norms high-quality cannabis edibles. With a jar full of marijuanalaced chocolate chip cookies, guests were either storing some in their purses for later or munching on one in real time. Good thing we had a variety of snacks at the bar including Chocoveda chakra chocolate truffles which were both spiritual and sweet at the same time. We also offered Sprig’s canned beverages that contained 45 mg of THC — something you don’t “drink” every day. And, Ocean Grown Extracts handed out their special variety of concentrated cannabis vape pens and miniature starter kits. Most people who took a puff said the inhalation was the smoothest they’d ever experienced. Being the responsible adults that we are, those who drove to the studio grabbed these party favors to go and said, “I need to drive home tonight! Saving this for later!”
Sam Bakke @sambakke18
Jill Tomandl of Smashbox Cosmetics
Olivia @malibubarbie, Tracy Kahn @tracykahn and Marley Ficalora @marleyficalora
Danielle Ruiz @ _danielleruiz and Luke Reddell @lukereddel
Madeline Rosene @madelinerosene, Jaye Younkin @jayemary and Victoria Justice @victoriajustice
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While the party was at its peak, the lady of the night and face of our Fall 2017 issue, Victoria Justice, arrived looking beautiful in bright red lipstick and posing with the magazine to show how proud she was to be featured. She said, “It was so nice to do the interview with my sister [Maddy Grace], that’s not something we get to do a lot.” Although Maddy couldn’t make it to the launch party, we loved her presence in the combined photoshoot and interview that highlighted her talent for modeling — a career she is currently pursuing. By the end of the night, it felt like people weren’t really ready to go home with overdrawn goodbyes and long lingering in the doorway. After all the hard work that went into creating our Fall 2017 issue, it was so nice to finally celebrate with new faces and the people who helped make it happen. With the string lights still hung and probably a waft of weed still in the air at the studio (sorry not sorry, Ben), we’ve already transitioned into focusing on our Winter 2017 issue and we know you’re excited for that too. ■
