Lifestyle Home & Decorating The Party Foul You Should Never Commit, According to Olivia Palermo By Claire Stern Claire Stern Claire Stern is the Deputy Editor of ELLE.com. Previously, she served as Editor at Bergdorf Goodman and was the Associate Editor at InStyle. Her interests include fashion, food, travel, music, Peloton, and The Hills—not necessarily in that order. InStyle's editorial guidelines Updated on December 22, 2016 @ 08:00AM Pin Share Tweet Email We independently evaluate all recommended products and services. If you click on links we provide, we may receive compensation. Learn more. Ben Gabbe/Getty Images Given the fact that Olivia Palermo is a permanent fixture on the New York social circuit, it's safe to say that she knows a thing or two about entertaining and party etiquette. That's precisely why, for our December issue, we asked the fashion darling for her go-to cocktail recipe for the holiday season—a ginger drink with cognac and Champagne. "There's a hint of sweetness to it," she says. Here, she further indulges us by answering three rapid-fire lifestyle questions. Read on for her words of wisdom. BIGGEST PARTY FOUL? Getty Images "Texting or taking calls on your phone. You want to remain open to conversation with the people around you." FASHION INSPIRATION? Getty Images "Street style around the world." TRAVEL ESSENTIALS? Courtesy "A Rimowa suitcase ($595; bloomingdales.com), a Mophie cell phone charger ($100; amazon.com), and Jo Malone scented candles ($65; bloomingdales.com)."