Elaine Lancaster’s Birthday at Score, Lincoln Road
By Cecilia Paz on Aug 30, 2009 with Comments 2
Joey Mugica and Cecilia Paz
On Thursday, August 27, 2009, Miss Elaine Lancaster a.k.a. James Davis, had her/his 36th birthday celebration at Score nightclub on Lincoln Road in the heart of Miami’s South Beach. By the time I saw her, Elaine wore skin tight black satin pants and long sleeve blouse coupled with her ivory and black Chanel cuffs and one of her gifts that evening, a $5,000 Ralph Lauren belt. Her over-the-knee boots made a “stop the traffic” statement as she pranced around in her pearls and silver jewelry. She was runway ready! Elaine, with her mile-high platinum blonde hair is definitely noticed at any party, but that night was her night.
Guests were treated to a mini Art show featuring artists like Aaron Powell, Joey Mugica, Samantha Perez, Haviart, Howard Austin Feld, Israel Da Costa and myself, Cecilia Paz. As the giant disco ball hung over the dance floor, the blonde bombshell spun tunes from her favorite records up from above on the second floor along with DJ Pride. Score was transformed into a fushia pink draped wonderland as the facade led you into the very femme party. Joey Mugica, a.k.a. The Color Queen, photographed guests in front of Score as they would stand before a beautifully adorned flowered hollowed-out frame.. It was a loving tribute from Elaine’s acquaintances to her dear friends like Merle and Danny Weiss, James Cubby, Lesley Abravanel Andersonn, Adrienne Arsht, Nick D’Annunzio and Roy and Lea Black.
Another new couple on the Miami scene was Fabian and Martina Basabe who own Da Vittorio Restaurant in Coral Gables. Frank Navarro (promoter at Fashionably Wednesdays at the Gansevoort Hotel South) was there, as well as, Ricky Salazar and Body Paint artist, Grace Fuster.
Adora was there commanding major attention with her wildly orange hair and stunning lucite stilletos, as well as Sasha and other very eccentric personalities each with their personal stylistic wardrobes. This was definitely not a shy bunch!
Even I wore a dress with my face painted on it to get the word out that I am a portrait painter and I also paint on denim clothing. I was honored to collaborate with the experienced photographer, Howard Austin Feld by using his photo of Elaine to create a similar replica in Oil paint. It was one of my best paintings to date. The diva’s amazing ethereal eyes and pouty lips make her an icon of everything that is beautiful about being female. Elaine is an expert at being Elaine. She takes her role seriously which makes her fun-loving and entertaining for any event. She is a staple for many charity events hosting some of them herself and fashion shows as well with her friend, Richie Rich.
One of the most refreshing things about Elaine is her sense of being grounded and genuine. Even if you have just met her, she has a very “real” quality about her which makes her instantly lovable.
My mother, famed Miami cake designer to the stars and I designed her cake, “Hotel Lancaster”, complete with lights and little Elaine to greet her guests as they took in the facade of the building. There were even little fireworks as background. We were thrilled to be part of an event where we were able to come together in love and to celebrate life and art. I hope events like these keep coming.
To watch The Miami Herald’s Video about the colorful bash click here:http://www.miamiherald.com/video/index.html?media_id=5987390
Elaine, we love you!!!
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- Joey Mugica and Cecilia Paz
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- Cake by Ana Paz Cakes, 305-471-5850
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Cecilia what can i say? You covered most everything i would like to say what a joy, honor & Pleasure it was to be surrounded by so many loving people who have been a part of my life in South Florida since my first landing on the sandy shores in 1997.
Peppered throughout Hotel Lancaster were numerous guests whom I have just befriended mostly via the social networking site Facebook. I have always said, I doesn’t matter how one meets the important thing is that you have met. I look forward to these friendships evolving and flowering. A heartfelt love to all that were there and especially the artist who took the time & love to make artist magic. Ciao, Elaine
We (my mom and I) were absolutely delighted to be a part of your Birthday celebration and really enjoyed meeting all of those fellow faithful Facebook users who are a part of a loving circle and your lovely friends. Thank you!