Party like a rock star: a celebrity party planner's tips and tricks for throwing an unforgettable bash

A top Hollywood party planner on how to design a wide range of fabulous fêtes
Jes Gordon knows that girls just want to have fun. In Party Like A Rock Star, she shows them how. Gordon―a party-planner extraordinaire who has helmed events for the likes of Madonna, Barbra Streisand, Nicolas Cage, and Jennifer Lopez―presents a fun, comprehensive guide to event planning that reveals her tried-and-true secrets, culled over twenty years in the biz. With color photos throughout, but with step-by-step details that make the book much more than another impossibly perfect photo shoot, Gordon shows readers exactly how to create a unique event, one that reflects their own personalities and individual aesthetics. This hip, easy-to-follow guide will transform anyone’s approach to entertaining―from birthday parties to baby showers to anniversaries. Topics include:
*Creating a concept for any party―a concept that reflects you
*How to budget―from a small soiree to a big bash
*Stocking a home bar and whipping up smart cocktails
*Whetting guests’ appetites―with insider secrets from chefs
*Being a flawless host―or guest
*Etiquette guidelines and gift ideas
*How to produce a party from beginning to end―colorful case studies and detailed instructions