5 Ways to Ruin Your New Year’s Eve
It's no surprise that people love to hate Dec. 31. There's so much pressure to have a blast, it's easy to get carried away and wake up the next morning with regrets (and a mean hangover). Here's how to avoid the major party fouls that could screw up your holiday.
1. Drink Your Face Off
Between drinks at dinner, the champagne toasts, and countless cocktails and shots, NYE is ripe with opportunities to get s----faced. Drinking more alcohol than you can handle is a one-way track to making an ass of yourself, so plan to alternate drinks of water and soda with your booze.
2. Be the Fifth Wheel
New Year's Eve is one of the biggest party nights of the year, so naturally you want to be surrounded by all your friends. But if you're the only single girl in your group, it's going to get pretty awkward when the ball drops and you're left watching everyone make out. Even if it's a co-worker or a girl from your yoga class, adding a wingwoman to your posse will make you more likely to mingle with the hot single guys in the crowd.
3. Throw a Last-Minute Rager
Even if your parties are legendary, if you wait until after Christmas to spread the word, chances are good that Dick Clark and Ryan Seacrest will be the only guys you'll see on NYE. If you feel like hosting, you'll want to set a really chill vibe. Tell friends to bring over a six-pack of beer and some of the best (or cheesiest) movies of 2009.
4. Have a Face That's Shinier Than the Crystal Ball at Times Square
There's a fine line between glowing and greasy, and when you've been dancing up a storm in a packed club, your skin is bound to look oil-slicked. If you don't have blotting papers, head to the ladies' room and tear off a piece of toilet-seat-cover paper. Dab away grease gently so you don't wipe away what's left of your makeup.
5. Wear a Skimpy Dress and "Forget" Your Coat
There's nothing fun about freezing your ass off. Even if your winter coat totally clashes with your outfit, you're going to look like idiot and be totally miserable if you leave home without it. Still need a party dress? We found 15 for you to choose from.
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