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