If crowded bars filled with expensive drinks, sweaty dancing and sloppy kissing couples isn’t your forte, your plans may be to bring in the New Year your own way. Here are some of the necessities to start 2014 with a bang.
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Find a hot dress that sparkles. The new years dress code is all about that glitter and glam. Websites like www.loveculture.com and www.tobi.com have hundreds of perfect dresses that wont break your bank. Since you’re hosting, be the best dressed there. Get your outfit out of the way while both sites are having super sales!
Ornament your festivities. Take the trip to Party City to get some color-coded streamers, glasses and balloons (pink and gold is my personal favorite). Hats or tiaras, 2014 sunglasses and necklaces make great party favors – and hilarious picture props.
Food. I usually determine the success of an organized party on the assortment of crackers and cheeses. Chocolate covered strawberries, cream cheese dips and vegetable platters are suiting as well. Let’s be real, we’re all college kids here and don’t expect scallops wrapped in bacon. Keep it simple, Pintrest has hundreds of easy holiday inspired sweets and goodies that have you salivating just looking at them.
Champagne and Jell-O shots: Arguably the most important aspect of the night: champagne…. & lots of it. This is the one night of the year where it is socially acceptable to down a substantial amount of bubbly. Jell-O shots are like the fun friend you want to have at every party. Who doesn’t like Jell-O shots? If you’re feeling real crafty, why not combine the two and make SPARKLING CHAMPAGNE AND STRAWBERRY JELL-O SHOTS. Mind Blown.
The strawberries make it healthy, right? Here’s how: Sparkling champagne and strawberry Jello-O shots
Plan out your new years kiss. Invite that guy you’ve been eyeing in class that you want to be your midnight make out, or make it memorable with your man. Superstition says this decision may make or break your year, so chose wisely! Side note: Keep a few mints in your bra so your breath doesn’t smell like that spinach artichoke dip you were inhaling all night.
Happy Celebrating!