Whoever ï¬rst uttered It's the most wonderful time of the year regarding December like it was some sort of concrete fact was seriously overreaching (read that in a Mr.Bates-é -la-Freaky-Friday voice, please). Phrases really need to be updated to be 21st century-relevant. In reality, it's the most stressful time of the year. The easiest way to survive the holidays is eat well and drink copiously. But to create a more in-depth how-to guide, I've collaborated with Melissa Andre, an events coordinator and creative director who is divided between Los Angeles and Toronto just like myself. Twiiiiins!
New Year's Eve is the best part about the holiday season because it's a night that everybody celebrates, but there is never any real pressure surrounding it. Plus, it's a week after Christmas so there's just enough time to wind down from that. So when done right, it really can be quite fantastic. Here are some tips on how to throw a killer New Year's Eve party. If your party still sucks, then consider it out of my hands.
Dress your best
Being the host is pretty great because you literally don’t even have to leave your house. You don’t have to wait outside for a taxi, ride the streetcar or get stuck in the snow. No elements will be working against you. That being said, you can still look your best! Plus, who doesn’t love an excuse to dress up? Get ready a couple hours in advance while doing the rest of your party’s set-up, and leave the last 20 minutes before guests are set to arrive to do ï¬nal touch ups. This is *the* glitter holiday, so free feel to go all out with makeup, outï¬t and shoes. We love this Dynamite Metallic Long Sleeve Wrap Dress ($30–on sale!) because it’s got a lot sparkle and a lot of comfort.
