Malibu Clam Bake

Lia Sophia launches new collection at Project Beach House
Monday, July 14, 2008

(MALIBU) Sparkling chain link bracelets! Colorful turquoise and orange enamel cuffs! Gilded rings placed on starfish! So many treats for so many ladies at Saturday's launch of Lia Sophia's West End III collection at Project Beach House. A poolside clam bake set the scene for an evening of casual glamour and bauble love. Creative force Dani Stahl flew cross country to host the festivities with Lia Sophia owners Tory and Elena Kiam. "Beautiful people, beautiful weather, beautiful collection! It's lobsters galore, with 25-lb lobsters shipped in from Maine!," exclaimed Stahl, who wore a vintage Pucci tunic and neon Wayfarers for the occasion.

DJ Rashida spun for the crowd, which included Nicky Hilton, Lisa Rinna, Ashley Scott, Taryn Manning, Christina Milian, Krista Allen, Jamie Lynn-Sigler, and Ali Landry. Those in need of an après sun pick-me up took advantage of the Garnier stylists, massages and Red Bull. But the real thrill was in the bags of goodies guests chose to take home from the seaside respite. "It's stuff that you can wear and dress up, but you also can wear it with a t-shirt and jeans.  It just adds a special flair," said Sigler of the collection. "I'm really into turquoise, so I just found this bracelet today that I'm really loving." Milian was enamored with the long gold knotted chains. "I didn't come in this,"she said, "But I'm going to leave in it!"