The season for beautiful and warm weather is here - why not host an outdoor Carnival themed party? Beanbag Toss + Ring Toss are easy and fun games to host in the backyard, and treats like corndogs, popcorn, cotton candy and homemade apple pie will make your guests feel like they're enjoying an afternoon at the ...
A few months ago, we talked about when it was appropriate and not appropriate to wear perfume to a party (hint: it's almost never appropriate). Here's another beauty item that has a lot of debate: glitter at parties. Some see glitter, whether dusted onto your shoulders or incorporated into eye makeup, as gaudy and ostentatious. Others ...
Cinco de Mayo falls on a Saturday this year, so there's no excuse why you can't celebrate with a tasty tequila-based drink in hand. Not sure what to have? Try one of these cold concoctions and get your fiesta on with friends! For a classic go-to for guests, try a tequila sunrise (recipe from chow.com). Ingredients: 1 1/2 ounces ...
You have a party coming up. Riddle me this: Should you dress casually yet fun, or dress up for the occasion? If your answer is "I never dress up for my parties," then it's time to bust out your nice clothes. You're dressing up. 5 Reasons to Get Dressy for Your Next Party You want to try out ...
Remember the days of playing Monopoly or Scrabble and having family game night? Today's theme pays tribute to these games that might be sitting stacked in a closet covered in dust. Host an old school game night with your friends or family with place cards made from Scrabble tiles, vintage Bingo cards at every place setting ...
We've already told you about pastels for spring, so as an alternative we love the new trend of bright, almost-neonlike colors. Striking liners, shimmery shadows, colorful lips and spring-ready shades of polish will all take your look from blah to bold. To make your accent color pop, keep the rest of your face simple. A ...
The Hunger Games has been very popular lately with the recent release of the first movie of the 3 part series - its all people talked about the weekend it opened in theaters. With the Hunger Games craze, what's more appropriate than having a Hunger Games themed party? For activities, have an archery contest (with a ...
You've heard it before: spring is all about pastels. Whether it's a soft shade of lavender or a cool shade of light blue, you can find light, white-washed shades of pastels all over the place during the spring season. But does that mean you have to incorporate pastels into your wardrobe, makeup and nails? What if ...
One perfect perk to warmer weather is the opportunity to entertain guests outside. What better way to do that than throwing a traditional BBQ? Celebrate the season with our tips and twists on a classic cookout. Food: What else? Whether BBQ to you means pulled pork and pulled chicken or hot dogs and hamburgers, the right ...
Now that spring has sprung, leaves are starting to bud on the trees and the weather is finally warming up, it's time for the ultimate of seasonal parties: the outdoor barbecue. The smell of steaks and potato salad are sure to hang in the air. Whether you're slinging the burgers yourself or you're arriving fashionably late ...
