Top 25 NYE Parties

Thanks to Intermix, here's your little black book on where to go AND what to wear on NYE. We all want to jump into the new year with style -- but the question is -- how?

New York City

The Grand
New uptown lounge The Grand has already established its nightlife credentials by hosting the office party to end all office parties: the Vogue, Men’s Vogue, and Teen Vogue holiday fete earlier this month. The stage is set, then, for a glamorous, black-tie time hosted by American Pie’s Sean William Scott, with food by the legendary Philippe Chow.

Tickets: $200-$500, includes dinner and open bar.
41 East 58th Street, 212-308-9455

Maritime Hotel Caffe Bar
The regular Thursday night party at the Maritime Hotel’s Hiro Ballroom, Cheeky B*stard, moves to the hotel’s Caffe Bar for what they call a “rock'n'roll/electro/dance-rock party.” Expect a fun, young crowd of loyal fans and savvy trendsetters dancing the night away to tracks laid down by DJ Ryan McKnight, among others.
9pm–4am. Tickets: $20–$100, includes champagne toast and party favors.
88 9th Avenue, 212-242-4300

Japonais
If the Japanese buffet is blocked by a buffer of shining socialites, fear not: Japonais has you covered with wandering waiters spreading the love with the restaurant's trademark sushi and other hors d’oeuvres. In short, it’s not only the food that will sate your appetite for a casually elegant eve, but it sure kicks the night off right.
Tickets: $175-$300, includes dinner and open bar.
11 East 18th Street, 212-260-2020

The Hudson Hotel
After Christina Aguilera puts on a show for the masses in Times Square, she joins revelers at the Hudson Hotel for a party that spans the designer boutique hotel’s now legendary event spaces, including the intimate and warm Hudson Library and the expansive, tree-lined Outdoor Park.
9pm-4am. Tickets: $175–$275, includes catering, open bar and champagne toast.
356 W 58th Street, 212-554-6000, www.hudsonhotel.com

Miami

Mansion
Formerly the Art Deco-style French Casino of the 1930s, Mansion’s fully renovated digs are roomy and glamorous in the way that only Miami can do it. A regular play date for the likes of Britney and J.Lo, Mansion dubs Wilmer Valderrama as the master of ceremonies for its third annual New Year’s Eve party, featuring performances by DJ AM and Travis Barker.
9pm–5am. Tickets: $250–$6,000, includes open bar and champagne toast.
1235 Washington Avenue, 305-532-1525, www.mansionmiami.com

Prive @ Opium
James Franco (Spiderman) co-hosts this New Year’s Eve bash with Kristin Cavallari (Laguna Beach), with a stellar soundtrack provided by celebrity DJ Samantha Ronson. A multi-level affair, the party starts in the über exclusive Prive at the top of an open air complex, but once inside, guests have access to the Opium Garden below. While on any other evening the party wouldn’t start ’til after 1am, the countdown to midnight is not to be missed.
9pm–5am. Tickets: $200–$3,500, includes open bar.
136 Collins Avenue, 305-531-5535, www.theopiumgroup.com

The Raleigh
One of the chicest boutique hotels in Miami, with the Raleigh hotelier André Balazs has created a companion to LA’s Chateau Marmont. Past New Year’s celebrations have attracted Playboy Playmates, Olsen twins, actors and models, and this year will undoubtedly deliver equally entertaining guests. Also unique: Performances by Brazilian percussionists and a live projection of the classic ball drop in Times Square.
Tickets: $225–$2,800, includes open bar, champagne toast and party favors.
1775 Collins Avenue, 305-534-6300, www.raleighhotel.com

The Setai
The stars are out at the expansive Setai hotel, and rightly so. DJ Steve Aoki provides the soundtrack to the luxurious evening in the Setai’s sprawling public spaces. Dress like you mean it and make nice with Jessica Alba or Hilary and Haylie Duff, and they just might invite you to hang poolside at their bungalows.
9pm–4am. Tickets: $300-$6,500, includes open bar and hors d’oeurves.
2001 Collins Avenue, 305-520-6000, www.setai.com

The Shore Club
The Skybar at the Shore Club has a legendary lineup this New Year’s Eve. A slew of hosts give way to such special guests as Q Tip, plus a not-to-be-missed performance by DMC. This is definitely cause for celebration, starting with a stellar fireworks display at midnight. Shore Club does it right.

Tickets: $300.
1901 Collins Avenue, 305-695-3100, www.shoreclub.com

Los Angeles

Carmen Electra’s New Year’s Eve at Paramount Studios
For about the price of a plane ticket to NYC, you can have the classic New Year’s experience minus the chilly temperatures at this expansive party on Paramount’s New York street scene backlot. In the span of about 6 blocks, more than 10 DJs and 15 bands entertain as you roam Little Italy and Chinatown and wind up at 42nd Street’s main stage to watch the Killers ring in 2007.
9pm–4am. Tickets: $125–$1,000.
5555 Melrose Avenue, www.clubzone.com

Giant New Year’s
One of metamorphic places that the sunny SoCal hamlet of Los Angeles flaunts its major city status is in the bright lights of Downtown. This New Year’s Eve, the neighborhood shows off with six stages and five bars that span four city blocks—this is the city of sprawl, after all. Bands include The Black Eyed Peas, Death Cab for Cuti, and The Crystal Method—plus a Ferris Wheel thrown in for good measure.
8pm–4am.Tickets: $75-$115, includes various levels of access into private lounges.
Entry at Hope and 6th streets, www.giantclub.com

Privilege
Danny Masterson of That ’70s Show adds some star power for New Year’s Eve at trendy mega-club Privilege. Masterson’s band performs for an eclectic crowd that will include members of the LA Lakers, LA Clippers and the San Diego Chargers. When star athletes and actors mix, a classic Angeleno eve is bound to be had—and that’s a great thing.
9pm–2am. Tickets $125-$200, includes dinner and champagne toast.
8117 Sunset Boulevard, 323-654-0030

The Renaissance Hollywood Hotel
In the very heart of Hollywood, celebrate as only LA can. The Renaissance Hollywood’s Grand Ballroom promises DJs playing hip-hop and top 40, dance floors on which to show your appreciation and a Vegas-style casino. Poolside, lounge in cabanas and take in the fire and water shows, Cirque du Soleil acrobats and burlesque performances.
8pm-2am. Tickets: $125-$500, includes hors d’oeurves and dinner.
1755 N Highland Avenue, 323-856-1200, www.renaissancehollywood.com

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NYE at the Paramount

*The Killers Live in Concert at Paramount Pictures: Hosted by Carmen Electra*

How do you plan to kick off the new year? Remember, the resolutions don't kick in until the 1st so on the 31st, you can live it up however you wish. I envision my NYE outfit to be a little black number. And I think I found just the one at Zara today. It's a very slim fitting black tube dress with subtle silver threads interweaved throughout. Saw alot of satin, glitter, and bows on the hangers. All the retailers are trying to capitalize on and sell the "holiday look". I wasn't so impressed this year. Of course, I'm down to the wire in trying to find that perfect outfit.

I don't have an outfit or a place to go yet but if you're going to be in the LA area, Carmen Electra is throwing a New Years Eve party at the Paramount Pictures Studio. The Killers will be playing live!! They play in my car all the time too. =)

Party Name
The Killers Live in Concert at Paramount Pictures: Hosted by Carmen Electra
Venue Name
Paramount Pictures Studios Venue Address
5555 Melrose Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90038
Map to New Year's Eve at Paramount Pictures Studios Hours
9:00 pm - 5:00 am Capacity
6000 Description
Gridlock- New Years Eve 2007

Hollywood’s most amazing New Year's Eve Celebration ever. Hardball Productions in association with Flaunt Magazine are pleased to announce their second annual New Year's Eve Bash to be held at the world famous Paramount Pictures Studio Lot in the heart of Hollywood. Come join us in what will undoubtedly be one of the most talked about NYE events in the nation. This year’s event boasts some of the world’s biggest names as we have Carmen Electra hosting our New York Street Area doing the Midnight Countdown Celebration, and The Killers Live Concert.

Join us as we will, once again, transform the entire New York Street Backlot facility of Paramount into what we like to call “Times Square West” for this six-square block festivity. The event will host 6000 people and will boast five (5) full sound stages with full light show and live feed projection capabilities with over fifteen (15) of the area’s hottest live bands and DJs performing throughout the night.

The festivities will begin at 9pm and will continue until 5am as partygoers will soak up all that there is to offer at this incredible event. Hours of musical and visual enjoyment, as patrons will be able to wander and dance their way through the city streets and absorb the music with multiple live performances, and the nation’s hottest DJs, while seeing some of the most unusual of dance and stunt performances.

Dress Code
Dressy Casual, Upscale Type of Music/Crowd
Entertainment Industry, Celebrities, Movers & Shakers, and Hollywood Party People Age
21 and over Menu

• Passed Hors D'ouvres, food stores, and carts in general admission New York Street Themed areas
• Catered by Trifecta Restaurant & Lounge in VIP Room

Ticket Price
Prices are per person unless otherwise noted. Prices subject to change.
For VIP tables, bottle-service gratuity is not included in the ticket price unless otherwise noted. For General Admission, the only gratuity is what you would typically tip your bartender or cocktail waitress. Gridlock
General Admission

• Access to 5 acres of New York City street themed areas hosted by Carmen Electra, including 4 sound stages with over 10 DJs and 16 dancers, sponsored store fronts along with street vendors and performers with capacity for over 4000 people from 9pm until 4am
• Walk the Red Carpet to enter into Hollywood’s Biggest Celebrity New Years Eve Celebration of all time
• Access to Midnight Ball Drop in our own Times Square Area with Midnight Countdown by Carmen Electra
• Fireworks display at Midnight over the New York streets area of Paramount Pictures in Hollywood
• THE KILLERS performing LIVE at Midnight on out Times Square area Stage
• Sponsor giveaways throughout the night
• Over 10 chances to win sponsored prizes throughout the night for each person through the door
• Free ferris wheel rides in the middle of our New York streets all night
• On-site parking available at no additional charge

Gridlock VIP Ticket

• Includes all the amenities of General Admission
• Access to all of our VIP Areas of the event including our primary VIP Area in one of the largest Sound Stages (Stage 15) of the famous Paramount Pictures Studios with a capacity of over 1000 people
• Midnight Countdown by TBD with Special EFX and Cirque Performances in VIP Area
• Open Bar all night in all Open Bar locations throughout the entire event
• Free food buffet and dessert stations catered by Trifecta Restaurant & Lounge
• Special VIP Sponsored Giveaways in VIP Room
• Additional Sound Stage with over 4 DJs and 8 additional dancers, cirque aerial artists, and surprise special performances
• On-site parking available at no additional charge

FLAUNT Private VIP Ticket

• Includes all the amenities of General Admission and Gridlock VIP ticket
• Access to our exclusive Flaunt Magazine VIP area, where the who’s-who and celebrities of the party will be hanging out all night
• Party with the family members of Flaunt Magazine and other celebrity friends for this amazing night
• Private VIP Platform that overlooks the entire VIP Room (Stage 15) with an exclusive capacity of only 300 people
• OPEN Dom Perignon Bar all night!!
• Special VVIP Sponsorship Giveaways
• Complimentary Sponsored Gift Bags (one per ticket holder)
• VIP Preferred On-site parking available at no additional charge

* If purchasing VIP or table tickets individually, and if the party requires a minimum number of people, please provide the name(s) of the other members in your party in the "Comments" box at checkout. Phone
24 Hour New Year's Hotline: 212-201-1317
(ticket sales only) Email
info2006@newyears.com

For a listing of events on NYE by state, visit New Years.com.

Eyelash Extension Special!

This holiday season, do something special for yourself. Get fuller, longer lashes and let everyone be curious about what's changed about you at your holiday functions. It's an eye opener, for sure.

If you live in the Boston area, take advantage of Ashlee's holiday special.

$75 for your first full set! Extensions at a salon will cost you $250+. This offer is for a limited time only, so act fast and book your appointment.

Ashlee Santerre
Shavasana Certified Extensionist
617.312.0689
d_ashlee@hotmail.com

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Spotlight on Tim Ou

Let me introduce you to Tim Ou. He's the apprentice to Raul, the head stylist and part owner of Fred Segal Salon, which means he's is privy to styling techniques that take years to innovate and perfect. Basically, he ain't learning the textbook way to cut hair. Raul was in all the hair styling action of LA Fashion Week and both he and Tim were featured on Dr. Phil this season for a makeover session.

Tim is available for appointments three days a week and can be made by e-mailing timou@yahoo.com. & let him know where you came from with a mention of this post. Book early! He accepts tips only. I think of his service as a $400 value (cost of a haircut with the head stylist) so I tip wisely and well.

If you're interested in doing something bold, you can also request to be a hair model, where you can get the latest looks on the fashion scene.

Fred Segal Salon frequented by: Alanis Morrisette, Kate Beckinsale, Renee Rouso, Rita Wilson, Pamela Anderson, Lindsay Lohan, Koju, and more! Mary-Kate Olsen was just visiting the salon yesterday - now, to find those pix taken by the paparazzi.

Related post: Hair Do's

Holiday Designer Denim Sale

What:

Holiday Designer Denim Sale

When:

Saturday, December 16th, 10 a.m. - 8 p.m.

Where:

Smashbox Studios

8549 Higuera Street

Culver City, 90232

Gift of Giving

Does anyone actually enjoy holiday shopping? Quite frankly, I like the getting part better. ;) This year, on my gift giving list:

• Vita Bracelet large - Intermix, $75 - Accessorize your friends celebrity style. This is one of the hottest items of the year. Also comes in a smaller size for $55. Favorited by Nicole Ritchie, Lindsay Lohan, Jessica Simpson, and Christina Milian.
• Anthousa Diffuser - Barneys, $90 - Diffusers are the latest in home fragrance. Not only does it smell nice, but it also looks great on your bureau or in your bathroom.
• Pinkberry Gift Certificate, $5 and up - Spread the Pink Berry craze this holiday season. This is a guiltless dessert and the perfect little something for the health conscious (and these days, who isn't?).
• Clarisonic skincare brush, Sephora, $195 - For those with a larger budget - this is skincare technology thats safe and natural. It can go in the shower and cleans deeper than a cotton pad or your fingers could ever do. It's gentle exfoliation every day, giving you brighter and more radiant skin. I want it for myself!
• Fusion Perfect Pout, Sephora, $29 - Forget collogen. Fusion can give lips a more fuller apperance but minus the needles.
• US Weekly Gift Subscription, Mags4Cheap, $49.40 - Let's face it, we get a kick out of celebrity gossip. Next cover story? Nicole Ritchie driving on the wrong side of the highway. Classic.
• Primp thermal, Shopbop $82 - Warm and cozy make the perfect gifts.

I'd love to hear your gift giving ideas. E-mail me at styleminded@gmail.com!

10% off Katy Rodriguez

FYI from our friends at Katy Rodriguez and Resurrection boutique:

GREETINGS!

ALL KATY RODRIGUEZ DRESSES ARE NOW 10% OFF EXCLUSIVELY AT RESURRECTION WITH A DONATION OF $30 TO THE CHIHUAHUA RESCUE CENTER OF LOS ANGELES. WE HAVE LOTS OF NEW PRETTY PARTY DRESSES IN AND NEW TWIST DRESSES ARRIVE NEXT WEEK!

HAPPY HOLIDAYS FROM EVERYONE AT KATY RODRIGUEZ!

PS. RESURRECTION HAS AN AMAZING HOLIDAY VINTAGE CHANEL COLLECTION IN TOO! OVER 75 VINTAGE CHANEL BAGS AND TONS OF JEWELRY AND BELTS THAT LOOK PERFECT WITH
KATY DRESSES! XX

Marc Jacobs Shoe Sale

Was anyone fortunate enough to check out this sale? Apparently, it's 70% off ALL shoes up until the last shoe is sold. It started today and happens only once a year. My roommate had the day off and bought a pair of red maryjane flats with black patent trim. The sale applies to both the marc by marc jacobs and marc jacobs shoe collections. At marc jacobs, you can also enjoy 40% off the fall collection of clothes.

Happening at all Marc Jacobs stores. Clientele get first notice......but that doesn't mean word of mouth can't help to spread the word.

Rachel Pally Sale Extended!

fyi

ONE DAY CONTINUATION RACHEL PALLY WAREHOUSE SALE THIS FRIDAY, DEC. 8TH, 10 A.M. TO 4 P.M. BY APPOINTMENT ONLY

FOR APPOINTMENTS CALL 818-785-4486

NOTE: WAREHOUSE WILL BE CLOSED DEC. 9-15TH.

ADDITIONAL PERSONAL APPOINTMENTS AVAILABLE AFTER DEC. 15TH at the above number.

HUGE FALL COLLECTIONS STILL AVAILABLE ON SALE, 60-90% OFF OF RETAIL

SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE -- BRING YOUR FRIENDS, YOUR MOTHERS, YOUR SISTERS, YOUR GRANDMOTHERS.... THE MORE THE MERRIER!

WE'VE OUTGROWN OUR PREVIOUS LOCATION! PLEASE NOTE OUR NEW WAREHOUSE ADDRESS: 2001 S SANTA FE AVE, SUITE FLOS ANGELES, CA 90021 NEAREST MAJOR INTERSECTION: SANTA FE AND 15TH ST. BETWEEN OLYMPIC AND WASHINGTON

DAY OF CONTACT NUMBER - 213-614-7919 or 818-512-9472

THE COLLECTIONS CAN BE VIEWED AT WWW.RACHELPALLY.COM

Stockings

Just in time for the holidays. I like stockings - ones with goodies stuffed inside and ones you slip on. It can get pretty darn chilly in Los Angeles, so while your body is wearing that cute dress, your legs should be wearing something too. What better to cover them with than tights? I have all sorts -- sheer black, sheer brown and patterned, solid argyled wool and ankle tights. So far, I've stuck to mostly neutral colors. I'm still a Bostonian at heart so I haven't grown the courage to wear brightly colored tights - even though I see others pull it off really well.

Today, I wore my Rachel Pally charcoal scoop bubble dress with a pair of black tights and satin ballerina flats. :)

Rachel Pally Sample Sale

As many of you know, I am a nut for Rachel Pally. I adore the simplicity of her line, the comfort, the cut, and the versatility. So, you can imagine how excited I was to finally be able to shop her sample sale. The popularity of her line had grown so much that she moved the location of the sale to a warehouse. I was even more stoked to meet Rachel Pally herself! I might have been a little too excited - because I took home 4 dresses, 2 tops, and a pair of leggings. Yikes!


Adds to my collection:

• charcoal heather scoop bubble dress (i've been looking for a dress like this forever! i love this one)
  
• cherry caftan top (I was bummed the dress didn't flatter me)
  
• ruby keyhole turtleneck top
• cream/black geometric pocket dress
• bungee/black fishtank turtleneck sheath
• midnight blue wrap dress
  
• black cropped leggings