each year, on the 363rd day of the year, i ask myself the same question: what am i doing for new year’s eve? the truth of it is, i’m not really one for the big new year’s festiviites. each time i’ve attempted to go to one of the “typical” new year’s soirees thrown by a club or restaurant, i end up very disappointed in how my night played out. i call it my new year’s curse, but have found that the best new year’s celebrations i’ve had to date are the ones spent with close friends or family at home.

don’t get me wrong, i love a good party, but i like it on my own terms. i get to create my own theme, make my own food, indulge in my own decor. i don’t have to fight the crowds or the long taxi lines at home but i still get to have a fun filled party night without the hectic-ness or the chaos

so my plan for this year? a sparkle and shine themed new year’s eve bash at a friends house. in order to create a new year’s eve celebration that is memorable and fun i have my celebration essentials all set and ready to go

My NYE essentials include:

1. My polaroid camera to capture and instantly print the memories of the night
2. My New Year’s camera props
3. A dark and sparkly manicure (Essie “Over the Edge” and Julep “Chatoya” make the perfect NYE look)
4. My Michael Kors Elsie Clutch (holiday gift to me from me!)
5. Mac Rebel lipstick
6. The highest high heels I own

What are you’re NYE go to’s? Whatever they are, have a wonderful night and a happy New Year!

xx- aboutthesmallthings