Party Confidential: New Etiquette for Fabulous Entertaining

by Lara Morgenson, Lara Shriftman, Elizabeth Harrison

Book Overview

The stars of the UPN show "Get This Party Started" provide an all-access pass to some of their most exclusive and creative A-list events. Packed with imaginative tips and suggestions, "Party... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0312382111
• ISBN13: 9780312382117
• Release Date: July 2008
• Publisher: St. Martin's Press
• Length: 258 Pages
• Weight: 0.85 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 5.3" x 7.2"

Customer Reviews

Loaded with creativity and details

The reviewers complaining that the book has photos of celebrities and lavish, pricey parties completely miss the point. This book is for inspiration. You don't have to copy the use of a Tiffany silver tray. Anyone can take the party themes in this book and use the inspiration to adapt the ideas to suit their budget and needs. My favorite thing about this book is the way it makes suggestions to cover all the many details: decor, music, invitations, food, favors, etc. A lot of books on entertaining don't bother - they either give you a generalized description of a party or a bunch of recipes as if there's nothing more to a party than that. I'm inspired by this book. Similar presentation to InStyle Parties, another fantastic book.

Hostess with the Most-ess!

I love throwing parties - for friends or just to get together and I am always looking for great ideas to wow my guests. Well, this book has got the goods! It is filled with great ideas that you can easily encorporate! I have other party planning books and many of the suggestions in those books are too cheesy, too fussy, too much work or just not realistic. This book has ideas that not only are easily doable - but also practical, clever and affordable! It's just simply a great book!

You don't need to live in Hollywood to party like a star!

Public Relations moguls Lara Shriftman and Elizabeth Harrison have done it again! In their second entertaining book, Party Confidential, the girls deliver countless tips, recipes, budget saving secrets, and gorgeous glossy photos of celebrities, decor, flowers, and fabulous food! Planning an unforgettable party for your own friends or family is made easy with the fresh & easy ideas in this book. Plus, who can resist sneaking a peek inside some of the star-studded events this party powerhouse has put together? Buy this book as a perfect holiday gift...but you'll probably keep it for yourself!

The best entertaining book!

Party Confidentail is the most clever and creative entertaining book! It is easy and fun. The pictures are beautiful and there are tasty recipes. This kind of book can show you how to do anything from a simple dinner party to fundraiser to the launch of a new product. It is a must!

Did Someone Say Party?

Want to party like a movie star? That's easy. Just let Party Confidential by Laura Shriftman and Elizabeth Harrison show you how. From soup to nut(cups), this book is - without a doubt - the consumate guide to super high-level entertaining. Want to see how Juicy Couture does a Beverly Hills pool party? Done. Didn't get to attend Paris Hilton's fragrance launch but want to do something cool like it in your own city? Read this book. Not only does this book show inspiring photos to show you how to duplicate all the success from these events for your own parties, but it also offers very practical advice, too. Like why you should always use dimmers at parties... because people look - and feel - sexier in low lighting. And why color is important at parties. Or how the presentation of food and drink can make or break an event. It's a non-stop, extremely glamorous look at the world of celebrity party giving written by the world's formost experts, Ms. Shriftman and Ms. Harrison. It will soon become the favorite book on your coffee table.