new year's

There are party dresses of the usual sort — LBDs, fit-and-flare confections, maybe something in lace — but on NYE, don't reach for the usual suspects; instead, let Camilla Belle inspire you to reach for something sequined and totally glamorous. Sequins might seem like a forgone conclusion on New Year's, but that's just because nothing feels quite so festive — and there's nothing wrong with that. So we're taking cues straight from Miss Belle and embracing the high-wattage shine on a silvery, stem-baring minidress. The best way to complement a mini like this isn't with added glitz, but with a few well-placed jewels and a metallic clutch in hand to play off (but not upstage) the glitter. And the ultimate secret-weapon finisher? A pair of sky-high nude pumps (with a comfy platform!) that make your legs look even longer. All you have to do is shop to get the look just in time to make a jaw-dropping arrival at any of your NYE soirees.

Two thousand ten is over, which means not only are we going through all the Best of 2010, but it's also time to get serious about New Year's resolutions. We're curious if you have any healthy resolutions for 2011, so speak up and share them in the comments section below. No resolution is too big or too small to share —  we want to hear them all. And, if you're worried about veering off track, check out our video on how to make resolutions stick.

Happy New Year! Here's a resolution idea with some pretty nice returns, inspired by a pal in NYC who did something similar for her dog's birthday a few years back. Since a fresh calendar page is a good time to start something cool, I plan on turning 2010 into the year of the picture. After all, North is pretty darn photogenic (if I do say so myself).

Yes, I know there are 365 days in a year and I know myself well enough to realize I won't always be around or remembering to snap a picture of my pup. That's OK, I'll try to stay on task and end up with over 300 pictures, even if it means "cheating" and snapping two shots on one day.

If you'd like to join along with me, find some get-started tips when you read more

From not letting Fido hog the blankets and your side of the bed to not catering to Fluffy's constant desire for your food instead of cat food, I want to hear all about your New Year's resolutions involving furry friends. Then, just for fun, share what you think your pets would list as their own resolutions . . . well, if they could talk anyway.

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