BELLA Magazine celebrated its 2024 December Holiday + Ultimate Gift Guide Issue with cover star and Today Show Host, Jill Martin at FIFTY FOUR in Midtown, Manhattan! The red carpet event was hosted by BELLA’s CEO/EIC, Vanessa Coppes, and the pajama party, “Sherpas, Sips, + Sparkle”, included sherpa embroidering for all the guests, compliments of the cover star’s brand, By Jill Martin, with embroidery by Megan Mussari. Cover photographer, Nigel Barker, hit the red carpet and once again guests sipped on his delicious ready-made espresso martinis by The Barker Company. DJ Spin Diesel played a curated list of Jill’s favorite songs, while partygoers snapped photos with JMC PhotoBooths, courtesy of founder, Kristen Mehmedi.

Photography: Miguel Pichardo

Photography: JMC Photobooths

Presenting sponsor Dr. David Shokrian of Millennial Plastic Surgery shared information on their cutting-edge procedures, including body contouring and facial rejuvenation.

Desert Harvest’s pop-up included products from their health and wellness line, while Sophie Fain Art shared her talents with guests, gifting them custom sketches. Sleepwear sponsor, Toozi Sleepwear, outfitted the BELLA team in their mulberry silk button-up sleepwear sets, to match the pajama theme. To add a touch of sparkle to Jill’s sherpas, Melissa Munn provided face art, including face paint and colorful hair extensions. Guests enjoyed sweet treats from Melderberry Sweets and Maggie Macarons, along with specialty cocktails and espresso martinis. To cap off the evening, guests took home VIP swag bags, filled with products from Bond No. 9, Toozi Sleepwear, Karen Diaz Menke, and Jacqueline Vazquez.

Photography: Patrick Cashin