What to Rent: New DVDs This Week


Updated 05/01/12 9:50 AM · Posted by · 1 comment

New Year's Eve DVD Release Date

New Year's Eve Garry Marshall's latest ensemble comedy features a whole bushel of A-listers. Everyone from Ashton Kutcher to Robert De Niro makes an appearance in the flick that features stories of people experiencing New Year's Eve in New York City. The movie also stars Glee's Lea Michele as an aspiring singer, Michelle Pfeiffer as a woman on a mission to cross items off her bucket list, Zac Read more

William and Kate Ring In the New Year With the Middletons


Updated 01/03/12 10:09 AM · Posted by · 1 comment

Prince William & Kate Middleton New Year's Eve 2012 Pictures

Kate Middleton and Prince William spent New Year's Eve with family and friends at her parents' home in Bucklebury, England. Kate was spotted frolicking around the grounds with a four-legged companion while William followed closely behind wearing his favorite Le Chameau boots and a traditional Barbour jacket. The couple spent the evening dining and dancing under a kata, a giant teepee-style tent, Read more

DIY Last-Minute New Year's Eve Decor — Make a Confetti Bag


Updated 12/31/11 10:05 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

DIY New Year's Eve Confetti and Decorating Ideas

Over on Craft Foxes, there's a terrific roundup of seven DIY New Year's Eve party decorations. As Brie notes in the DIY New Year's Eve decorating post, "When you’ve made it through the big holidays, it’s tempting to skimp on the decorations for your New Year’s party. But the beauty of throwing a New Year’s Eve or Day party is that between the champagne and cocktails your guests will have, Read more

In Which Celebrity Hot Spot Would You Most Love to Ring In 2012?


Updated 12/31/11 1:18 PM · Posted by · 1 comment

Celebrity New Years Eve Plans

It's New Year's Eve! In just a few short hours the world will be ringing in 2012, which kicks off 12 more months of crazy stories, exciting new couples, growing families, and memorable pictures of our favorite stars. We've loved sharing another year with all of you. We hope you have an awesome New Year's Eve wherever you are, whether you're kissing a longtime love at midnight or saying cheers Read more

How to Wear Glittery, Shimmery Makeup Like a Grown-Up


Updated 12/31/11 7:05 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

How to Wear Glitter and Shimmer Makeup

New Year's is the perfect time to experiment with shimmer, but too much glisten can look a little tacky and/or immature. So for a more grown-up approach to sparkle and glamour, check out the two great tips below. Go for the gold: Apply metallic pigment or shadow to your eyes, suggests Ana Cruzalegui from UK-based lash brand We Are Faux, and pair it with fluttery falsies like their Kitsch lashes Read more

How to Prevent Drunk Dials, Texts, Emails on New Year's Eve


Updated 12/31/11 6:15 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Apps to Prevent Drunk Texting, Dialing on New Year's Eve

New Year's Eve parties are usually accompanied by tasty libations, which are great, until you realize you've had one too many and drunk texted your old flame, exclaiming your everlasting love. How embarrassing. Before you start downing drinks at this weekend's year-end féte, designate a sober driver and check out these apps that will keep your drunken dialing on lockdown. Happy New Year! Read more

Are You Hosting a New Year's Eve Party This Year?


Updated 12/31/11 8:24 AM · Posted by CasaSugar · 1 comment

Hosting a New Year's Eve Bash

I love being able to count down to the New Year in a house full of friends. At this time last year, I was busy hanging streamers and going over my head count, but this year, I'm kicking back and going to a friend's bash. I'm always curious to see how our readers are ringing in the New Year. Take our poll below to let us know about your plans! Source Are You Hosting a New Year's Read more

6 Things to Avoid on New Year's Eve


Updated 12/30/11 11:25 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

How to Have a Fun New Year's Eve

New Year's Eve, out earlier this month, has nearly as many cheesy mentions to "second chances" and "hope for the new year" as it does attractive actors. But the film, staring everyone from Robert De Niro and Halle Berry to Ryan Seacrest, Ashton Kutcher, Lea Michele, Josh Duhamel, and Sarah Jessica Parker, does offer some lessons for your own New Year's Eve celebrations — mostly what not to do! Read more

Chill Your Champagne, Stat!


Updated 12/30/11 7:11 PM · Posted by YumSugar · 4 comments

Chill Champagne Fast

When you're celebrating the onset of 2012 tomorrow night, don't fall short on chilled bubbly. If you've got a warm bottle of Champagne and very little time to make it cold, we've got a fast solution for you. Place your sparkler into an ice bucket or another tall plastic container. Add ice to the bottom and sprinkle the layer with a few tablespoons of salt. Continue to repeat layering ice and Read more