Getting ready to ring in 2011

I am making the shift to New Years eve planning, yay!  Bubbly!  Sexy little party dresses!  Sparkly baubles! High heels! Confetti, Noise makers, Kisses at midnight. Here's what I'm thinking...



It always seems to rain on New Years so I think I'll go with a glammed up pony, why fight the weather?

 

photo via a glamorous little side project

What to wear?  I never have a party dress when I need one, and I usually don't want to spend a fortune on something I am going to wear once.  I'll hit up Lady in Eagle rock, it's local, affordable, and always  has the cutest little dresses. If I strike out there then there is always H&M...

LadyEagleRock.com

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The shoes make the outfit, right?  I'll head over to Vamp in Los Feliz to pick out the perfect pair.

Vamp Shoes Los Feliz

Jewelry is always a must on New Years.  And since it's such a festive and fun holiday ditch the delicate jewelry in favor of something  bold.

I'm in Love with the Lulu Frost for Jcrew jewelry line.  Affordable heirloom pieces and  each piece is absolutely glam.

JCrew.com

 Forever 21 accessories always fit the bill for a quick, and ridiculously cheap Jewelry fix...

forever21.com

Now I'm really excited for New years!

Smokey Eye DIY

DIY smokey eye does take some skill.  I know I have never mastered it.  For my birthday this  year I went to Sephora and asked if someone could do a smokey eye application for me.  Not recommended.  I ended up looking like a hooker with a heart of gold...not the sultry look I was going for.  

Here are a few smokey eye tutorials that are totally doable.  Perfect for a Holiday or bachelorette party.

 

www.LetThemWearGloss.com

A great video tutorial from the always amazing Michelle Phan on YouTube

Michelle Phan YouTube tutorial - click here!

Another video tutorial, this one from Lisa Eldridge.  Great tips at the end for creating the look if you have small eyes (like me)

 

Lisa Eldridge YouTube tutorial - click here!

Or get your tutorial in kit form! This one from Lorac has everything you need, plus a step by step tutorial.

Lorac smokey eye kit from Sephora.com

Let me know how it goes!