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The spectacular Times Square New Year's Eve celebration is already going to be that much more entertaining this year with the bigger Times Square LED-covered ball, and now Duracell has announced that they will power the ball with batteries charged by people. They've recently built a "power lodge" in Times Square, which features rows of bicycles with generators that are connected to massive Read more
Get ready, get set, because this year's New Year's Eve in Times Square is going to be bigger and better than last year. How? Well the signature Times Square ball, will be twice as big as previous years, being covered in more than 2,668 Waterford Crystals. And not only that, but it will be powered by 32,256 Philips Luxeon Rebel LEDS, giving it that picture-perfect colorful kaleidoscope effect. Read more
Here's a post from CasaSugar Community member CourtneyOutLoud from the Lovely Little Vignettes group: The Year of the Dragon is upon us! January 23rd marks Lunar New Year, or what many people call Chinese New Year. I initially created this table for our Christmas holiday but instantly realized that it could serve double duty for a Chinese New Year Party. The bright red and white color scheme Read more
New Year's Eve is about good company, a little bubbly, and the highly anticipated countdown. While the midnight kiss is a NYE tradition, it shouldn't make or break the evening. Some might hunt down a man for a midnight kiss. While for others, the kiss is just a spontaneous happenstance. If you snagged a kiss last night, how did it happen? Did your guy friend finally confess his feelings or did a Read more
Whether you'll be part of the massive crowd in Times Square waiting for the ball to drop or spending a quiet night in with family, I'm sure many of you already have your New Year's Eve celebration plans in place. I'm wondering how you'll be ringing in the New Year — are you celebrating frugally or are you dishing out some dough for this once-a-year event? Are You Celebrating New Read more
New Year's Eve is a time marking change, renewal, and in some cases, a little bit of serious partying. Depending on your NYE itinerary and your overall style, everyone's beauty regiment is bound to be a little different. Hitting up the hottest spot in your neighborhood? You're probably planning on getting glitzed out. If a low-key evening to watch the ball drop on the tube is more your speed, Read more
Here's a post from OnSugar blog House of Anaïs: New Year's Eve is just days away, so it's time to start thinking of the evening's decor and search for some inspiration. Be it cute home-made labels for the bubbly, wine or water bottles, a cute centrepiece with the ball dropping a la NYC, or a full-blown table setup for dinner, the sky is the limit when it comes to colors and decor (although Read more
Jessica Biel flashed a smile at last night's Charity: Ball in NYC. The star rubbed shoulders with fellow philanthropic celebs like Sophia Bush at the bash, which raised money for charity: water's efforts to bring clean, safe drinking water to those in need around the world. It was Jessica's latest act for the cause, after she helped coordinate a Live Earth run in 2009 and climbed Kilimanjaro in Read more
This week's favorite looks are culled from red carpets, store openings, and parties, making for one incredibly glamorous crew of celebrity favorites. Diane Kruger stepped out for UNICEF's Ball in a sultry, sheer Emilio Pucci gown, Jessica Biel hit the New Year's Eve premiere in a sparkly Valentino, and fashion darling Olivia Palermo dazzled in a little black Marchesa. There's more in store, like Read more
For the LA premiere of Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows, Rachel McAdams donned a silver metallic Marchesa gown with a plunging low back. We love the idea of making a simple silhouette fresh and modern by opting for one in a cool, textured print. A silvery, mixed-materials frock is a festive alternative to your go-to red party dress and is also perfect for watching the ball drop on New Year's Read more
