by Rachel PughSome superstitious people say they have to clean their house thoroughly before midnight on Dec. 31 or they’ll be cursed to have a dirty house for the entire year. Others have to kiss someone in order to ensure love within the upcoming year. Others even make sure each wallet within the house has money in it to bring prosperity. There are plenty of New Year’s Eve traditions and superstitions, but one that I stand by is simply kick off the new year looking good — even if this means you’re sleeping.
Last year I wanted to say, “See ya 2010,” and welcome 2011 with open arms. I threw a big party, bought an amazing dress, drank Marilyn Monroe cocktails and literally entered the year dancing. And 2011 proved to be a year of positive change in my personal life. I think my grand entrance had something to do with that.
I understand you can’t be grandioso every New Year’s Eve, and you need to balance the crazy parties with quiet time with loved ones while watching the ball drop at home. I think it’s healthy to do both. But one thing remains important: Look good, feel good.
I think if you’re lying around in dirty sweatpants when the ball drops, this sets the tone for the year. And although you don’t need to be decked out with diamonds and mink coats on New Year’s Eve, I do think if you change it up from your regular attire on this special occasion, you’ll have a different outlook on the upcoming year.
Whether it’s brand-new New Year’s Eve pajamas, freshly dry-cleaned clothes or even throwing on some of your better jewelry, go the extra mile this night and kick off the year feeling good about yourself.
And if the party route is the one you decide to choose, you can look ready for disco balls and confetti without breaking the bank. When it comes to the party, it’s all about the party dress.
Have fun with it. Buy something a little daring, a little different than your run-of-the-mill style. If you can find sequins, you are sure to have fun. Nothing says festive more than stylish sequins. So when you see these sparkly numbers, always say yes and feel like a party before you even step foot into one.
Remember your setting. Long dresses are beautiful and very appropriate if you’re hosting the party. But if you’re a guest, your only mission should be bouncing around and dancing your butt off. And this requires a short dress.
Fun, flirty cocktail dresses are great for dancing, look great in photos and, if you shop wisely, are super inexpensive. Let’s face it: You don’t want to pay a fortune for a dress you’ll most likely wear once and even more likely will sweat like a man in while toasting champagne and dancing to the DJ’s house tracks.
Need a little assistance in finding a cheap party dress? Here’s a whole list of websites that offer short and sassy cocktail dresses that are ready to get the party started:
• Venus.com
• Makemechic.com
• Modcloth.com
• Mygirldress.com
• Hiphopboutique.com
• Jessicasfashion.com
• Dressshop.com
• Shopleisamarie.com
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