Before the Ball Drops

It almost time to kiss 2006 goodbye and say hello to a new, even more fantastic year! With the big 0-7 rapidly approaching I have been debating about my New Year's resolutions. Like many people I usually end up having a few glasses of champagne and then deciding that losing 30 pounds would be a stellar idea for the upcoming year. This is always bound to fail because A) I would have the BMI of an underfed model and B) I just like candy too much. So I am trying something radical; I am going to decide on resolution before I am, uhh, tipsy.

Here are a few I have been playing with...
1. Stay in touch with faraway friends! Being in the freezing cold of New York is bad enough, but being there without your friends is even worse. I think this resolution would include finding a job in a city with lots of cheap flights so it is easier to visit my friends across the continent. Come on job in DC or the City!

2. Do not give in to the last semester slump! Some of my friends (who shall remain nameless) have decided to completely give up on looking cute this semester. Apparently this would involve wearing sweatshirts and no makeup every day as opposed to their normal stylish apparel. I am going to try to stay strong. Ithaca will not break me!

3. Make a list of my post-graduation goals! Not the most exciting task, but I think it will help to anchor me when I get into the hazy "real world." I do not want to become one of those zombies commuting to work on the subway/train/bus who blankly stare at the floor. That is so freaky.

Yeah, they are not the most creative resolutions on the block. I am open to suggestions on this one...

A Fresh Start!

Not that anyone needs a reminding, but 2007 is almost upon us! I know it feels like New Year's Eve is the most overrated holiday of the year. It is expensive and you will most likely have a horrible hangover the next day. But putting aside the negatives, it is still an excuse to test a new cute outfit. (Hey, it may help with finding someone to kiss at midnight!) So unless you will be hanging out on the couch, I recommend choosing the most important aspect of your NYE plans: an outfit! Then the parties and festivities will fall in your lap!

For the fancy lady...

This Paul & Joe dress is the perfect compliment to your other favorite accessory: a guy in a tux. Another plus: pockets for mints and chapstick!

For the holiday eater...

Some people (like me) have been known to like Christmas cookies and party finger foods a bit too much. That is where this DVF dress come into play. It hides your newly acquired tummy while still showing off some skin. Yea for not sucking it in all night!

For the LBD lover...

I am scraping together the money for this Development dress as I write! If you do not have a NYE date, they will be lining up when they see you in this. Toast to that!

For the comfortable style...

Wearing this Rebecca Taylor number is even better than laying around on your favorite sofa. Come on, you cannot say no to cashmere. Toss those gross sweatpants aside, it is time to bring sexy back like JT!

And guys, at least throw on a nice button-down shirt and blazer. No one wants to see you in a ratty t-shirt and decade old jeans. Of course, suits and tuxes are mandatory for fancier events. Think of the clothes as your wingman or a base coach (Get it, they help you score!) or some other guy-type analogy.

Now let's party!