new years eve treats for you <3

Hello. 

What are you doing New Year's Eve?

If I had it my way, I would check into a nice hotel, stay in my room, read books and watch movies, order room service, then sleep before 11pm.  

I have some exciting news to share with you in tomorrow’s newsletter so stay tuned for that.

For today’s letter I want to share some new years eve films, playlists, and articles to make your holiday more festive and exciting. 

New Years Eve films:

-Happy New Year Charlie Brown (1986)

-Phantom Thread (2017)

-Mermaids (1990)

-An American In Paris (1951)

-200 Cigarettes (1999)

-Carol (2015)

-While You Were Sleeping (1995)

-Sex And The City (2008)

-The Apartment (1960)

-When Harry Met Sally (1989)

-Bridget Jones’s Diary (2001)

-Winnie The Pooh: A Very Merry Pooh Year (2002)

-For Auld Lang Syne (Snoopy special on AppleTV)  (2021)

Music:

Depending on what you’re in the mood for…

Here are two jazzy playlists.

New Year’s Eve playlist ~ jazzy 

New Year’s Eve playlist ~ jazzy romantic

Articles:

-Spending New Year’s Eve On A Train With No Midnight 

In this narrative, the author weaves a tale around the anticipation of the 2012 apocalypse, reflecting on the hype and subsequent anticlimax. The protagonist's decision to spend New Year's Eve on a train becomes a metaphor for the passage of time and the expectations associated with a new year. The story takes an unexpected turn when the protagonist realizes that the train has crossed time zones, and the passengers have missed the actual moment of transition into the new year. This revelation adds a poignant layer to the narrative, questioning the nature of time and the human experience in the face of unmet expectations.

-Advice On New Year’s Resolutions

The piece contemplates the existential significance of committing to resolutions, emphasizing the human need for purpose and the assertion of one's identity through promises. While acknowledging the potential pitfalls and challenges of keeping resolutions, the essay argues for the continued practice of making heartfelt promises as an essential aspect of maintaining a meaningful and purposeful life. The notion of "bad faith" is introduced, framing the unwillingness to break a promise as a denial of radical freedom and a disavowal of immediate free will. Ultimately, the essay encourages readers to engage in the ritual of making resolutions, highlighting the right to both make and break promises as a fundamental aspect of the human experience.

-Here’s A Better Way To Make New Year’s Resolutions

While the common perception is that New Year’s resolutions often fail, data suggests that many people do benefit from them, with around 44 percent of those who made resolutions keeping at least some of them by the end of the year; the fresh start effect, tied to the psychological impact of perceiving a new beginning, plays a role in the success of resolutions, according to experts like Katy Milkman from the Wharton School; tips for success include setting resolutions at the right time, making explicit plans, choosing enjoyable goals, and forgiving failures.

-How Feminist Fashion Evolved In 2023

Feminist fashion, once diluted for the mainstream and criticized for commercialization, is undergoing a shift, with hyperfeminine trends dominating the fashion landscape; while some trends began as a radical reclamation of feminine aesthetics, they are now commonplace, raising concerns about the return to thinness as the ideal body type; subversive feminist fashion persists, with young, independent designers helming the movement and prompting deeper conversations about women's bodies, choices, and power; intersectionality is key for feminist fashion to move forward, and authenticity rooted in personal experience challenges societal notions of gender, beauty, and fantasy.

-My Worst Ever New Year’s Eve

A collection of stories by nine contributors who share a New Year’s Eve they’ll never forget.

-The Bouffant Is Back In 2024

In 2022, the internet celebrated the '90s blowout, but 2023 elevated hairdos to new heights, surpassing even the gravity-defying styles of the '90s. Influenced by Sofia Coppola's Priscilla, people embraced towering 18th-century curls, piled-high top knots, and the return of the bouffant, with celebrities like Anne Hathaway, Sabrina Carpenter, Kaia Gerber, Beyoncé, and model Florence Rose flaunting this voluminous style. Hair artists predict that the bouffant trend will extend into 2024, marking a departure from the beachy wave trend as people seek a more chic and unique look, embracing effortful and expressive hair styling. The bouffant revival is supported by modern tools like the Dyson Airwrap and dry shampoo, providing desired volume without the need for excessive backcombing or rock-hard styling. As people move away from the natural look, the bouffant represents a return to more intricate and time-consuming hairstyles that stand tall and demand attention in 2024.

-Some Astrological Predictions For Your New Year’s Eve

Aries, stay spontaneous amid Mercury's retrograde; Taurus, embrace romantic energies; Gemini, opt for a cozy celebration; Cancer, prioritize personal joy; Leo, balance Main-Character Energy with active listening; Virgo, focus on self; Libra, advocate for desires; Scorpio, swap scandal for peace; Sagittarius, roll with Mercury retrograde chaos; Capricorn, balance big-picture goals with birthday fun; Aquarius, embrace psychic energies and consider a quiet evening.

-The Biggest Vintage Trends Of 2024

Vintage fashion is anticipated to undergo a shift in 2024, with a resurgence of '80s styles characterized by longer pieces with strong shoulders, a return of ultrafeminine '50s looks inspired by The New Look, and an emphasis on 9-to-5 dressing, reflecting a move toward more tailored vintage outfits, while big-impact dresses are expected to dominate the red carpet, aligning with the Met Gala's theme, "Sleeping Beauties: Reawakening Fashion," which delves into 400 years of fashion history.

Okay, that’s all I’ve got for today.

Stay safe tonight, drink lots of water, make sure you eat something, and please don’t drive if you’re drinking.

Thank you for being here. See you tomorrow in 2024.

Love you, bye <3

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