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