Lara Shriftman is a lifestyle and party expert and a partner in Harrison and Shriftman, public relations, marketing and special events agency with clients in the fashion and luxury goods industries. Lara and her business partner, Elizabeth Harrison, have authored four books including: Fete Accompli! The Ultimate Guide to Creative Entertaining; Fête Accompli! Workbook, The Ultimate Party Planning Guide; as well as Party Confidential and Party Confidential: New Etiquette for Fabulous Entertaining. Each book features chic tips from celebrities like Lara Flynn Boyle and Donald Trump to name a few. Lara also serves as a correspondent for EXTRA! with her own segment, Party Confidential. Lara has also been featured guests on The TODAY Show, The Megan Mullally Show, and FOX's Friends and Family. Visit Lara at PartyConfidential.com.
A fun Irish pub is always a great place to celebrate St. Patrick's Day. If there is not one in your area or you'd rather play host at home, here are some fun tips for bringing the pub to you!Lara Shriftman is the co-author of Party Confidential: New Etiquette for Fabulous Entertaining, Fete Accompli! The Ultimate Guide to Creative Entertaining, and Fete Accompli! Workbook - The Ultimate Party Planning Guide.
Valentine's Day doesn't have to be about the romantic candle lit dinners and love letters (although those are nice!). This year make it a point to celebrate Valentine's Day with friends and family, too!Lara Shriftman is the co-author of Party Confidential: New Etiquette for Fabulous Entertaining, Fete Accompli! The Ultimate Guide to Creative Entertaining, and Fete Accompli! Workbook - The Ultimate Party Planning Guide.
In celebration of The Limited's return to New York City after 10 years, we hosted a party in their new genre of pop up store to introduce the new fall collection and laud the return of the iconic Forenza collection. Boutique parties are the new art-...
This year I'm headed to One Bal Harbour Resort & Spa to enjoy the Super Bowl. Since the big game is played at the Dolphin's Stadium in Miami this year, it's the perfect location for my party!Below are all the details for my party along with tips to h...
I recently hosted a couple's baby shower at my home and it was a huge success. Below are all the party details along with tips and ideas on how you can throw a similar shower for the parents-to-be in your life!Lara Shriftman is the co-author of Party Confidential, Party Confidential: New Etiquette for Fabulous Entertaining, Fete Accompli! The Ultimate Guide to Creative Entertaining, and Fete Accompli! Workbook - The Ultimate Party Planning Guide.
Recently I planned a party to celebrate the launch of my dog Lulu Flynn's new book, The Ultimate Dog Party and the launch of her new pet program at ONE Bal Harbour Resort & Spa.Want to host the ultimate canine bash of your own? Here are some fun tips...
I recently planned an intimate game night for actresses Daryl Hannah and Hilary Shepard to showcase their new board game, Liebrary. The game is a contemporary take on a vintage parlor game where players must determine the first line in a famous book ...
We've all had dreams of becoming a fashion designer, but really, how many of us actually take up the goal? Go beyond the bounds of your closet and throw a clothing design party for you and your kids. One of my fa...
I love sending holiday cards! And I love to receive them as well. So much in fact, that I alway keep my favorite ones from years past. Each year I plan my cards way in advance of the holiday season and I always try to get different cards for differe...
Did you know that three times a year the planet Mercury goes retrograde? That means that it appears to be moving backwards against our planetary orbit. During this time you can expect to be challenged in the areas like communication, technology and t...