by Zhaun Ortega
December is known to be one of the most festive times of the year. It is one that has the most parties and the most events. Obviously, these events are usually Christmasy and very wholesome. And because Confessions of a Partyphile wanted to keep up with the Joneses (and because people are more festive, fun, party-hungry, and willing to spend during the season) I decided to throw an event. To set my event apart from all the other Holiday-themed events, I decided to throw the antithesis of the holidays: a sexy, naughty, sleepwear party. Thus came the idea for Confessions of a Partyphile Goes to Bed, a pyjama/lingerie party that happened at Marco Polo Davao’s Eagles Bar last December 17, 2011.
Confessions of a Partyphile Goes to Bed is the last party of the year for Confessions of a Partyphile’s Eagles Bar event series. As usual, the door charge was at Php 250 with free bottomless cocktails for the whole night. There were two popular cocktail mixes for the night. The crowd favorite was called X-Rated; a delicious mix of mango and orange juice with some Rum, Vodka, and Gin. Although the cocktail was sweet and refreshing it packed a punch, and 4 glasses was enough for the regular partyphile to get buzzed. The second, more potent, cocktail was reserved only for partyphiles blessed with livers of steel. It was called the Blue Frog and had Triple Sec, Tequila, Vodka, Gin, Rum, Blue Curacao, and some Sprite. Trust me, ten glasses of this would make you die.
DJ Gary was the mixster for the night and he dished out some of the hottest commercial house ditties with some inflections of old-school beach house and trance; creating a play list that was both familiar and inspiring. The crowd responded by throwing their cares to the wind and dancing the night away.
As with all Confessions of a Partyphile Parties, games were played and prizes were given away. For the games, contestant were required to perform naughty little dares in exchange for really hot prizes including gift certificates from Mary Pauline Salon, limited edition Confessions of a Partyphile Goes to Bed tumblers from Colorkwik Digital Express, and Popclub privilege cards from Taters in Abreeza Mall. Unfortunately, some of the things that went on during the games are too naughty for print but it may be best to say that there was licking, biting, sucking, and stripping involved.
Although not everyone came in their sleepwear, almost all the party’s attendees brought their bedroom swag. The vibe of the party was relaxed and sensual; as partyphiles seemed to get naughtier and naughtier with every cocktail. Beds that were placed instead of the usual table set-up were well appreciated by partyphiles who just wanted to relax and sip cocktails while lying down. All in all, Confessions of a Partyphile Goes to Bed had a uniquely chill yet sexy vibe that encouraged all the guests to truly relax and enjoy the drinks, the music, and the season.
