Paris Hilton Shares Her ‘Hot’ Tips For Hosting During The Holidays

The holiday season is all about sparkle, style, and creating unforgettable moments—and who better to take cues from than Paris Hilton?

The reality TV mogul, entrepreneur, and queen of all things “sliving” (that’s slaying and living your best life, for the uninitiated) has the ultimate tips for hosting holiday gatherings with flair. Whether it’s dazzling décor, unexpected party snacks, or iconic gifts, Paris infuses her signature glam into every detail.

The trendsetter shared her must-have items for the season with Forbes, many of which are part of Amazon’s early Black Friday sale. From a pink air fryer big enough for a pizza to a chic mini beauty fridge, these picks make entertaining as effortless as they are stylish. She also reveals how her philosophy of “sliving” shines through in her festive traditions, from serving her signature Sliving Lasagna to setting up glittering cookie charcuterie boards.

For first-time hosts, Paris has advice that’s as over-the-top fabulous as you’d expect: think wardrobe changes, diamond-bling water bottles as party favors, and pink cookware for chef stations. With her kids adding extra holiday magic to the mix, the hostess extraordinaire is ready to deck the halls, pour the Sliving Cosmos, and remind us all that when it comes to hosting, “That’s hot.”

Can you highlight a few must-have items from your collection that are perfect for holiday gifting or entertaining?

I love to give my friends and family iconic gifts. I never want to be boring or expected. So this year it’s all about the gift of SLIV. To all my hard-working boss babe moms trying to do it all I’m gifting my Air Fryer (in pink, of course). Big enough to cook a pizza and fast enough to keep up with my life. And bonus—it’s actually a healthier way to cook. So one less thing to have mom guilt about. ​My mini beauty fridge. It’s cute. It’s pink. And who doesn’t want to be able to reach for a warm towel or perfectly chilled face mask at any time. We all need to steal more me time and this is a perfect little indulgence. I might have a little make-up and skincare obsession so I love to organize it. My makeup & storage organizer has been a hot, hot item. It’s such a pretty way to arrange and store your favorites. If I put things in a drawer, I forget to use them. So having things organized where I can see them but it’s not cluttered makes me think this is the perfect gift for anyone who loves make-up and skincare as much as I do.

What are your go-to tips for hosting a glamorous and stress-free holiday party?

When in doubt, add sparkle. If you’ve been holding back, this is the perfect time to glam it up like never before. You can never have too much. Be unexpected and never, ever be boring. I can plan an entire party from my phone. All I need is some downtime with Amazon and my prime shipping. The holidays always sneak up on me, so getting something delivered on the same day is my speed. I’m just an “I need it now” kind of shopper. I love Amazon’s new Virtual Holiday Shop. It’s my go-to for chic, unique gifts. I think we should change Amazon’s shopping assistant, Rufus, to “Paris.” Whether it’s me or Rufus, both of us can help you shop like a boss babe. I love to give personalized gifts that feel super thoughtful—and Rufus can help me find just the right items.

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Do you have a signature dish or drink you swear by when entertaining during the holidays?

When it comes to holiday entertaining, I’m all about serving up dishes and drinks that are totally iconic and filled with love. My signature go-tos are Sliving Lasagna and the Sliving Cosmo. Sliving Lasagna: This dish is super special because it’s based on my grandma’s recipe, but I gave it my own sliving spin. It’s a crowd-pleaser, perfect for impressing your guests with layers of cheesy, saucy goodness. It’s comfort food with a glam twist—just like me! Sliving Cosmo: Trust me, it tastes better out of my hot pink martini glasses. My Sliving Cosmo deserves a glass this chic. I always mix mine using my own cocktail shaker because it’s all part of the presentation.

How do you make your holiday parties stand out, whether it’s through décor, food, or ambiance?

Holiday parties are all about creating a vibe that’s a mix of glam and fun. Here’s how I turn up the sparkle: Do something unexpected. Instead of meat and cheese board… put out a cookie charcuterie or an indulgent chocolate board (I arrange them in ombre colors that starts with mild milk chocolates and moves to daring darks). I like to sprinkle a little edible glitter on the board too.

Do you include any traditions or personal touches every year when hosting friends and family?

Matching Christmas PJs are a must at our house. It’s a tradition I love.

How has having your kids influenced how you celebrate and prepare for the holidays?

I’ve always been a kid at heart. So now I have even more of a reason to add a few more pink Christmas trees, a few more lights and more. It’s the best time of year to have a little sparkle in every room.

What are you most excited about this holiday season, both personally and professionally?

I’m most excited about seeing the kids really get that Christmas magic going. They are at the perfect age where the lights, the presents, and everything is all soaked up.

What advice would you give to someone hosting their first holiday party?

Have a wardrobe change (or three) during the party. You can never over glam. Give out some incredible over-the-top party favors—who doesn’t want a diamond bling water bottle with over 5,000 rhinestones? Amazon’s Black Friday Week and Cyber Monday deals make it so easy to really go next level) and if you need some inspiration, Amazon’s Holiday Shop has ideas that slay. Set up stations around the room or the house to keep the party moving. I set up wine corners with 5-6 chiller sets, twinkle lights and light bites that guest can grab and go. Instead of a boring buffet, have chef stations cooking up holiday favorites throughout the party. This year, I’ll be having them prep on my sleek pink cookware. ​That’s hot.