Charlotte Ronson Fires Up Grill for 'I HEART Ronson' Summer BBQ Bash

by Dana Oliver (Subscribe to Dana Oliver's posts)
Posted Aug 21st 2009 at 6:37PM

Charlotte Ronson poses pretty at the I HEART Ronson x JCPenney Summer BBQ Bash in NYC last night. Photo: Jamie McCarthy, WireImage for Charlotte Ronson

Designer Charlotte Ronson and JCPenney lured the hottest actors, models, designers and socialites to Chelsea Piers in New York City last night for a fashionable fête to celebrate her recession-friendly collection "I HEART Ronson."

The Lighthouse was transformed into a backyard party, complete with beach volleyball, fried chicken, mini burgers, macaroni and cheese, ice cream, cotton candy and music (thanks to Charlotte's siblings: DJs Mark and Samantha Ronson, and The Rumble Strips).

Mischa Barton, Sophia Bush, Hilary Duff, Sean Lennon, Zoë Kravitz, Chris Benz, and Alexa Chung -- no Lindsay Lohan sighting -- were among the many celebs in attendance.

Inspired by the modern-day city girl, "I HEART Ronson" fall's collection includes vintage influences on its feminine pieces including belted blouses, flirty frocks, chunky knit sweaters and skinny jeans which result in an effortlessly stylish line.

And who doesn't love affordable fashion?

Check out our gallery below to see all the stars who came out to party!

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I HEART Ronson x JCPenney Summer BBQ Bash

It's a family affair! Designer Charlotte Ronson celebrates her brand new JCPenney collection.

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I HEART Ronson x JCPenney Summer BBQ Bash

Family Affair Ann Dexter-Jones, Charlotte Ronson, Annabelle Dexter-Jones and DJ Samantha Ronson at Charlotte Ronson and JCPenney's celebration of "I HEART Ronson" at The Lighthouse at Chelsea Piers on August 20 in New York City.

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TV personality Alexa Chung at Charlotte Ronson and JCPenney's celebration of "I HEART Ronson."

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The Beautiful Life co-stars Ashley Madekwe and Mischa Barton at Charlotte Ronson and JCPenney's celebration of "I HEART Ronson."

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It Girls Sophia Bush, Hilary Duff, Olivia Thirlby and Zoe Kravitz at Charlotte Ronson and JCPenney's celebration of "I HEART Ronson."

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Actress Eva Amurri and designer Chris Benz at Charlotte Ronson and JCPenney's celebration of "I HEART Ronson."

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Socialite Genevieve Jones at Charlotte Ronson and JCPenney's celebration of "I HEART Ronson."

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Model Kemp Muhl and musician Sean Lennon at Charlotte Ronson and JCPenney's celebration of "I HEART Ronson."