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