Holiday Parties

Top 10 Tips for Throwing a Banging Summer Party

Lauren and Suzanne McGrath | Posted 08.14.2009 | Style


Lauren and Suzanne McGrath

While I muddle through the planning of this 50th birthday, I thought I'd share with you some of the things I've learned from the woman I consider to be one of the best party-givers around.

Don't Be The Token Tart At Your Office Party

Michelle Madhok | Posted 01.11.2009 | Style


Michelle Madhok

Wearing an "inappropriate" outfit to the holiday party can be a career-limiting move. Suddenly, you've gone from capable and talented to... ahem... capable and talented.

Office Christmas Parties: An Etiquette Minefield

Jo Bryant | Posted 01.08.2009 | Style


Jo Bryant

Office socials may look very much like any other party, but never forget they are a test of interpersonal skills and how you fit into the company.

Seven Ways to Bitch for Charity

Sharon Glassman | Posted 01.02.2009 | Living


Sharon Glassman

As money mistress Suze Orman says, you can't teach abundance if you're broke. And you can't teach merriment if you're feeling drecky. Owning your bitches is the first step to disowning them.

Notes on a Party: Have a Green Holiday

Celia Chen | Posted 01.02.2009 | Style


Celia Chen

Stay away from disposables! Using plastic dinnerware at your party is not only extremely wasteful but it sends a negative message to your guests about how you care for the environment.

Even Google Is Scaling Back On Its Holiday Celebrations

Reuters | Posted 12.22.2008 | Business


Internet search giant Google Inc is known for hosting the most extravagant holiday parties in Silicon Valley, often drawing crowds of over 10,000 and ...

Bad Economy Downsizing Office Holiday Parties

AP | JENNIFER PELTZ | Posted 12.13.2008 | Business


NEW YORK — In this brutal season of cutbacks, the office holiday party is getting downsized, too. From American Express to MTV to the Bend, Ore...

ABC News President Tells Staff No Holiday Parties, Execs Must Stay At 'B' Hotels

New York Observer | Felix Gillette | Posted 11.25.2008 | Media


This morning David Westin, president of ABC News, sent out an e-mail to staffers warning that ABC News is not "immune from the downturn," and that the...