After yet another horrid single holiday season of showing up solo to festive fetes and smooching the wrong guys under the mistletoe, we’re definitely ready to revamp our dating life for the new year. If your 2012 was riddled with bad dates, bogus guys or one too many spinster nights spent home sobbing to Love Actually for the millionth... CONTINUE READING 16

New Year's Eve is the one night of the year where everything is just a little bit bigger, a little bit bling-ier, a little bit more special. For us ladies, it's an excuse to go all out fabulous—even the most timid stylistas will spring for a sequin or two during their celebratory countdown to the new year. To get you... CONTINUE READING 9

Having the gang over to ring in the new year? Rather than spending the final hours of 2012 slaving away over the stove cooking a full-blown meal for everybody, it's way more doable and enjoyable to serve up a scrumptious, diverse spread of hors d'oeuvres, perfect party bites made for munching one-handed while the other tips back a celebratory cocktail.... CONTINUE READING 8

Sequins are usually relegated to evening wear, but in the days leading up to New Year's, we've decided we're going to put on the glitz no matter what time of day it is! To keep you looking festively fabulous without looking like the Times Square Ball come to life, we've scooped up stylish sequined pieces that will have you looking... CONTINUE READING 11

Best start practicing those bottle popping skills because yet another champagne-soaked New Year's Eve is right around the corner. It's a yearly tradition to break out the bubbly to toast in the new year, but champagne doesn't have to be confined solely to a fluted glass come New Year's. No, we're spiking every course of our NYE meal with a... CONTINUE READING 13

In the weeks leading up to New Year's, everything gets glitzed out with gold, from our wardrobe to our manicures. One of the easiest ways to add a little golden glitz and glamour to your home is with gold leaf, whisper thin sheets of gold (both real and faux) that are applied with a brush and can be used to... CONTINUE READING 7

Wish you could get the glam hairstyles celebs wore this year (without enlisting the stylist army that goes along with 'em)? Stylist to the stars Natasha Sunshine to the rescue with the best six celeb-rocked 'dos of the year, just in time for your big New Year's Eve bash! You're welcome. 1. Undone Waves: Everywhere we looked on the red carpet,... CONTINUE READING 16

No matter how much space you're working with, anyone can throw a brilliant New Year's Eve party in her own living room, especially with the right lighting. You might not be able to set the exact same mood as the famous intersection at Broadway and 7th Avenue (I'm talking Times Square!) in your modest apartment, but with these lights you'll... CONTINUE READING 3

It was 1:30am last week and my best friend (who shall remain anonymous) Facebook chatted me with: “I’m really over seeing everyone posting their new engagement ring for the holiday season and sporting heinous hands, nails and shirt sleeves...don't post till your hand isn't like frikin Sasquatch, k thanks.” She has a great point. Over the past few days and weeks, my... CONTINUE READING 159

New Year's Eve has always been my favorite holiday. It may just be the excuse to get dressed up and wear something sparkly, but I love the festive feeling in the air, and the excitement of an incoming new year! Here are my top picks to wear for NYE and other holiday occasions: Black You can never go wrong with an LBD... CONTINUE READING 8