Come Party With Me: Oscars Viewing — The Look


Updated 02/20/09 11:21 AM · Posted by partysugar · 2 comments

Come Party With Me: Oscars Viewing — The Look

Last year's Oscars was all about golden opulence and red accents, but this weekend the Governors Ball is looking East for inspiration. You can too, when you create the look for an Oscars viewing party. Start by running a red-carpet-like runner down the middle of your table. Serve the popcorn in a big white bowl and let guests help themselves by filling movie popcorn bags. Place the gourmet hot Read more

Come Party With Me: Oscars Viewing — Drinks


Updated 02/21/09 5:36 PM · Posted by partysugar · 3 comments

Come Party With Me: Oscars Viewing — Drinks

At the Governors Ball, the majority of the stars will be sipping sparkling wine, so stock up on more affordable bottles of Cava or Prosecco. Place wine buckets around the room and fill with ice and bottles. Arrange champagne flutes or saucers nearby. Besides sparkling wine, three specialty cocktails will be poured at the Oscars afterparty. Select one to serve your friends. I like the Golden Rush, Read more

Come Party With Me: Oscars Viewing — Dessert


Updated 02/19/09 5:32 PM · Posted by partysugar · 8 comments

Come Party With Me: Oscars Viewing — Dessert

Pastry chef extraordinaire Sherry Yard is famous for creating the desserts served at the Governors Ball. Every year she offers the stars chocolate Oscars and buttery shortbread cookies. For my Oscar viewing, I'll take a tip from Yard and serve a bite-sized dessert. Decadent chocolate fudge with (or without) walnuts is rich and delicious. Instead of slicing the fudge into neat squares, use an Read more

Come Party With Me: Oscars Viewing — Menu


Updated 02/17/09 4:06 PM · Posted by partysugar · 14 comments

Come Party With Me: Oscars Viewing — Menu

Every February I invite an intimate group of friends over to watch the Academy Awards. In 2007 I cooked a menu that featured Wolfgang Puck's recipes. In 2008, I made a smorgasbord of elegant, award-winning appetizers. This year I've decided to serve a buffet of classic movie foods. However, I'll give the concession-stand snacks the star treatment. Instead of offering guests boring old popcorn, Read more

Cameron Diaz Reunites With Her Old Pal Jude Law in London


Updated 10/11/11 6:22 PM · Posted by · 6 comments

Cameron Diaz Pictures at Jude Law's London Play

Cameron Diaz flashed a smile last night when she headed out to see a production of Jude Law's Anna Christie at the Donmar Warehouse. Jude and Cameron have been good friends ever since they starred together in 2007's The Holiday, and they meet up frequently when they're in the same place. There were even rumors that Cameron and Jude were dating back in 2009. It seems they're just close pals, Read more

Fashion's Night Out Is Tomorrow — Our List of the Best Parties and Events!


Updated 09/07/11 9:34 PM · Posted by · 1 comment

Fashion's Night Out 2011 Best Parties and Events

Fashion's Night Out is tomorrow — which parties are you hitting up? Vogue editor-in-chief Anna Wintour created the ultimate shopping extravaganza, Fashion's Night Out, in 2009 and the festivities are still going strong. This year's schedule is super packed and we have the latest for you with party announcements from Stella McCartney, Aldo, and Diane von Furstenberg. As expected, it's going to Read more