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PARTY time for dina

Dina Manzo of Franklin Lakes sports a pink ’80s prom gown, big hair and a tiara in the premiere of her new HGTV series, "Dina’s Party."

TELL ME MORE: In each episode, the former "Real Housewives of New Jersey" cast member tackles a different project, creating a fabulous, often lavish party for clients, even if it means transforming their homes into fantasy spaces. The show — which got a sneak peek on HGTV last month — officially debuts with a nostalgic prom-themed bash at the Monroe, N.Y., home of Jim and Antonella O’Day. Manzo and her event team reinvent three areas of the O’Day house, turning their family room into the "classic photo area," complete with balloon arches and sparkly backdrop; their living room into a "school gym" for dancing; and their dining room into a sidewalk café, inspired by the couple’s anniversary trip to Italy. Future episodes will include an over-the-top dream wedding, a Vegas-themed birthday bash, a Hollywood-inspired housewarming party and a budget-conscious fashion swap soiree (in West Orange).

QUOTE: "Our parties are definitely over the top, but I call it the runway version. People can pull something from every episode that they can really do at home." — Manzo to The Record in June

WEBSITE: hgtv.com/dinasparty

— Virginia Rohan