Driving north on Pacific Coast Highway deep into Malibu during rush hour felt daunting, but as soon as I arrived at Kelly Meyers' sprawling One Sun Farm, I knew I had made the right choice to wing it! Kelly and staged a beautiful al fresco dinner, with much of the meal harvested from her fields of heaving tomatoes and zingy citrus. Of course, the views were also spectacular, punctuated by the setting sun and ocean shimmering like wavy corduroy. The fashion was also a sight to behold! There was chef party planner extraordinaire Olivia Muniak, above middle, in a swingy fringed , and founder Meg Strachan, above left, dazzling in (what else but) . I opted for a frilly print  (that everyone thought was ), sandals and a new clutch. Also on hand: Eye Swoon editorial director Sacha Strebe in a chic minimalist strapless top, stylist Petra Flannery in loose-fitting jeans and a puff-sleeve quilted blazer and singer Claire Khodara serenading us in. I also spotted these notable pretties by , , and .

Photo: Stefanie Keenan