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• Rowley, Cynthia and Rosenzweig, Ilene

Covering not only what to serve and what to decorate, but also what to wear, the authors outline the key ingredients for any successful Swell soiree: spontaneity, sex appeal, and a hostess who always has a few surprises.

With the same friendly, conversational tone that lit up their first three books, the authors offer complete, top-to-bottom blueprints for twenty-one parties. With an aesthetic that swings from uptown decadence to downtown chic, from up-to-the-moment food-and-design combos to timeless retro cflair, Rowley and Rosenzweig transform party-planning into an adventure. With ideas like the Hangover Bruch, Waterskiing Lunch, and the No Time for Dinner Party, The Swell Dressed Party advocates a return to glamour that fuses fresh ideas with fine fare and an emphasis on fun.