Sofia Richie got a head start on her birthday festivities by boarding a private jet with her mom Diane, brother Miles, and a slew of her closest friends on Sunday.
The ‘almost’ 22-year-old model documented every moment of the extraordinary occasion on her Instagram Story, from boarding the luxe private jet to clinking glasses in flight.
’22 feels good,’ captioned Richie, who, like the rest of her party, donned custom ‘Sofia Turns 22’ merch courtesy of Kylie Jenner‘s BFF Stassie Karanikolaou.
Richie will not officially turn 22 until August 24.
22 feels good: Sofia Richie got a head start on her birthday festivities by boarding a private jet with her mom Diane, brother Miles, and a slew of her closest friends on Sunday
Every moment: The ‘almost’ 22-year-old model documented every moment of the extraordinary occasion on her Instagram Story, from boarding the luxe private jet to clinking glasses in flight
She gave her 6.4million followers a clear look at Stassie’s sweet birthday gift with the caption: ‘Shout out to @stassiebaby for the merch.’
Based on Sofia’s Instagram Story, Stassie surprised the entire gang with the custom shirts and shorts once they boarded the jet.
Prior to throwing on her birthday gear, Sofia had on a knotted white tee and a pair of grey bicycle shorts.
Her golden hair was, initially, parted down the middle and tied back into a low bun, until she let it loose to try on a party guest’s bright pink cowboy hat.
Custom: ’22 feels good,’ captioned Richie, who, like the rest of her party, donned custom ‘Sofia Turns 22’ merch courtesy of Kylie Jenner’s BFF Stassie Karanikolaou
Mommy’s girl: Sofia and her mother Diane were photographed getting their cuddle on mid-flight
Let it down: Sofia’s golden hair was, initially, parted down the middle and tied back into a low bun, until she let it loose to try on a party guest’s bright pink cowboy hat
The mood inside the jet was a fun, but chaotic one, with drinks flowing and female party goers propping their legs up on the arms of their seats to show off their twerking skills for the cellphone cameras around them.
For one brief IG Story clip, Richie had an orange drink in her hand as she posed with her hand in the near next to a friend.
Sofia captured some hilarious footage of her mom Diane – who was married to Sofia and Miles’ dad Lionel Richie from 1995 until 2004 – flaunting her impressively toned abs and twirling down the aisles of the jet.
She can also be heard in one of Sofia’s Instagram Story clips urging all passengers on board to ‘drink water’ so they did not get too carried away with the open bar before they even landed.
Brother: Sofia’s brother Miles took to his Instagram to pay tribute to his little sister on her ‘almost birthday’
Chaos: The mood inside the jet was a fun, but chaotic one, with drinks flowing and female party goers propping their legs up on the arms of their seats to show off their twerking skills for the cellphone cameras around them
Diane’s dear friend Shelleylyn Brandler uploaded a sweet snapshot of the mother-daughter duo enjoying an inflight cuddle session to her Instagram.
Later, Sofia taped Kylie Jenner’s former assistant Victoria Villarroel, who donned a bright white athleisure set for the party, getting her bottom slapped by another party goer.
Stassie took a video of herself taking a sip from an orange juice drink with the caption: ‘here we go.’
Casual cutie: Prior to throwing on her birthday gear, Sofia had on a knotted white tee and a pair of grey bicycle shorts
Core group: Sofia’s core friend group proudly showed off their ‘Sofia Turns 22’ gear to the camera
Fun: For one brief IG Story clip, Richie had an orange drink in her hand as she posed with her hand in the near next to a friend
She was also spotted by Sofia’s brother Miles giving ‘twerking lessons’ to her friends on board.
Once Sofia and her birthday crew landed in their undisclosed destination, they exited the jet and gathered around for a group photo.
Sofia’s brother Miles took to his Instagram to pay tribute to his little sister on her ‘almost birthday.’
Cool mom: Sofia captured some hilarious footage of her mom Diane, who was married to Sofia and Miles’ dad Lionel Richie from 1995 until 2004, flaunting her impressively toned abs
Dance it out: Diane was also caught twirling down the aisles of the jet
‘Happy almost birthday Shmurp! I LOVE YOU! So beyond proud of the woman you are. @stassiebaby with the merch,’ captioned the 26-year-old model, who included a more intimate group shot with his sister and two female pals.
As if one pre-birthday celebration were not enough, Sofia indulged in a more intimate, family-oriented dinner party on Friday.
The ex of Justin Bieber boho trousers, which she teamed with a white tank top as she posed for photographs while caterers put the finishing touches on her birthday meal.
Here we go: Stassie took a video of herself taking a sip from an orange juice drink with the caption: ‘here we go’
Watch and learn: She was also spotted by Sofia’s brother Miles giving ‘twerking lessons’ to her friends on board
Closer look: Sofia gave her 6.4million followers a clear look at Stassie’s sweet birthday gift with the caption: ‘Shout out to @stassiebaby for the merch’
During the dinner, Sofia shared rare snaps with sister Nicole, 38, and dad Lionel, 71, as she reunited with family members in lavish style.
Sofia’s socialite sister Nicole matched her ensemble to her younger sibling, wearing blue tie dye trousers and a black tank top.
Sofia shared a cute snap of dad Lionel, 71, seemingly singing at her birthday bash, and gave fans a video tour of the breathtaking set-up.
Family party: As if one pre-birthday celebration were not enough, Sofia indulged in a more intimate, family-oriented dinner party on Friday
A table of 14 was laid out on a huge white terrace overlooking a stunning backdrop of endless greenery.
Her family birthday dinner came after she recently split from Scott Disick, 37, ‘for good,’ after three years of dating, and reports emerged that they are ‘no longer speaking.’
The TV star and Sofia are reported to have ended their turbulent romance, and they are now no longer on speaking terms after ‘Scott officially called it off’.
Rare: During the dinner, Sofia shared rare snaps with sister Nicole, 38, and dad Lionel, 71, as she reunited with family members in lavish style
Superstar dad: Sofia shared a cute snap of dad Lionel, 71, seemingly singing at her birthday bash, and gave fans a video tour of the breathtaking set-up
Matching: Sofia’s socialite sister Nicole matched her ensemble to her younger sibling, wearing blue tie dye trousers and a black tank top
‘They have been off and on for two months,’ said a source to E! News. ‘Sofia really pushed to make things work between them after they initially broke up, but Scott officially called it off recently and they are no longer speaking.’
The insider also claimed that their age difference ultimately became an issue for the celebrity duo.
The source explained: ‘Friends attributed their 15-year age difference becoming an issue. He’s in a very much different place in his life, really focused on a more quiet lifestyle, his kids and his investment businesses.
Stunning: A table of 14 was laid out on a huge white terrace overlooking a stunning backdrop of endless greenery
And Sofia really still trying to figure what she wants to do which drove them apart over time.’
Scott and Sofia have previously split and then quickly reconciled their differences. But on this occasion, it appears their relationship is over for good.
The insider said: ‘Scott was very clear with his decision to end things and doesn’t see them getting back together again in the future.’
Done for good: Her family birthday dinner came after she recently split from Scott Disick, 37, ‘for good,’ after three years of dating, and reports emerged that they are ‘no longer speaking’; Scott and Sofia pictured in February