• Looking Back on 2012 and Moving Forward in 2013 [Confessions of a Twenty-Something]

    Looking Back on 2012 and Moving Forward in 2013 [Confessions of a Twenty-Something]

    As I was writing this post, my friend, Carolyn, stopped by my house unexpectedly. When I opened my front door, she was holding a red envelope in her hand with my name on it, but I also noticed that my name was written in my handwriting. That’s when I remembered that a year ago today, I had written a letter to my future self.

  • 10 Foods To Cure Your NYE Hangover

    10 Foods To Cure Your NYE Hangover

    Instead of taking those weird “hangover cure” pills from the infomercials that probably don’t work, snack on a few of these healthy foods and all those terrible symptoms – headache, sour tummy, nausea – will fade away.

  • 12 New Years Eve Nailspiration Photos [Gallery]

    12 New Years Eve Nailspiration Photos [Gallery]

    Check out this NYE “nailspiration” to get you in the mood for primped up polish.

  • Things I Want To Get Rid Of In 2013

    Things I Want To Get Rid Of In 2013

    Here are a few things that I really, really, really want to never encounter in 2013. We survived the apocalypse, but these things shouldn’t survive New Year’s Eve.

  • 10 Movies About NYE To Watch This NYE

    10 Movies About NYE To Watch This NYE

    New Years Eve is a time of new beginnings, new romance, new resolutions, blah, blah, etc. NYE can be totally fun if you have good plans but for most people I think, the expectations get turned way up when the reality is any NYE party you go to will probably be just like any of other parties you’ve gone to.

  • Learning to Not Accept the Pickle Juice [Confessions of a Twenty-Something]

    Learning to Not Accept the Pickle Juice [Confessions of a Twenty-Something]

    In 2010, 2011, and sometimes even in 2012, I was gladly slurping down that pickle juice with a forced grin on my face. No more of that. Ex-boyfriend texts you that he still loves you at 2 AM and you respond? Take a shot of pickle juice. A friend has bailed to hang out multiple times and then you still pick her up from the airport? Take another sip of that juice.

  • How to Survive New Year’s Eve When You’re Single

    How to Survive New Year’s Eve When You’re Single

    I feel like New Year’s Eve celebrators fall into three camps: 1. The coupled-up, super excited girl. 2. The single, but desperately hoping for a midnight kiss person. 3. The single, but really just wanting to party with friends person. I’ll say a quick hello to the coupled up people, but this post is not for you. It’s for the single ladies.

  • Don’t Freak Out! Here’s What to Wear On Christmas [CC Loobook]

    Don’t Freak Out! Here’s What to Wear On Christmas [CC Loobook]

    Sure you want to dress up and enjoy these special occasions but that doesn’t mean you have to do look like an extra from Gossip Girl. When this much glitter is involved it gets a little complicated, so check out my tips below to help you find the perfect outfit for any holiday party this season.

  • 10 Reasons You Weren’t Invited To The Party

    10 Reasons You Weren’t Invited To The Party

    Well… this is… awkward. There’s definitely a party. A ton of your friends are definitely invited. It’s definitely a Facebook event and… you’re not on the guest list. December 2012 has a lot of party options. Whether it’s an Ugly Sweater party, a Holiday bash or a New Year’s Eve throw down, it’s just nice to be invited.

  • Create The Perfect Outfit For All Your Holiday Parties with Mstylelab

    Create The Perfect Outfit For All Your Holiday Parties with Mstylelab

    Christmas and New Years are both upon us, so ’tis the season to run frantically around the mall searching for The Perfect Outfit. Isn’t it lovely spreading festive cheer while you elbow a soccer mom away from the sale rack? Ahhh, the holidays bring out the best in all of us.

  • 10 New Year’s Eve Dresses Under $50!

    10 New Year’s Eve Dresses Under $50!

    It’s the best time of the year! Christmas tree decorating, family bonding, gift giving… and buying yourself a kick ass New Year’s Eve ensemble! Ditch the neon, blindingly bright body-con tube dress and sport your inner elegance.

  • The Ultimate Guide to Christmas Movies on TV

    The Ultimate Guide to Christmas Movies on TV

    For those of you who plan to veg out this holiday season, we’ve got a complete guide to the holiday TV programming schedule so that you can celebrate the season while exerting as little effort as possible. It’s got Christmas episodes of your favorite TV shows as well as the classic holiday films you’ve been looking forward to, plus a peek at the New Year’s celebrations.

  • 20 New Years Eve Dresses Under $100 [Photos]

    20 New Years Eve Dresses Under $100 [Photos]

    New Years Eve is coming up, so we’ve rounded up our favorite dresses under $100.

  • Places I Would Rather Be Hungover [Photos]

    Places I Would Rather Be Hungover [Photos]

    Between alternating TV time with computer time, I’m lost in thought thinking about all the beautiful, comfy locations I’d rather be. Get ready to cry your eyes out with both joy and [hangover] pain at all the places I would accept as my Hangover Paradise. If only I could stand up long enough without wanting to puke so I could get there…

  • Your Last Minute New Year’s Eve Checklist

    Your Last Minute New Year’s Eve Checklist

    Before you head out on NYE with your besties, your most sequined dress, heels and all the worst intentions, do like mom said and make sure you have everything you need before you walk out the door.

  • Candy Dish: Oh God!

    Candy Dish: Oh God!

    •Finding God in a vibrator
    •Meet Lady Gaga’s sexy new bad romance
    •The best kisses from TV
    •3 festive cocktails for NYE
    Songs to make out to on New Years
    •Did anyone keep their New Year’s Resolutions?