Party Like a Rock Star : A Celebrity Party Planner's Tips and Tricks for Throwing an Unforgettable Bash EPUB

A top Hollywood party planner on how to design a wide range of fabulous fetes

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