new years eve

If you're planning on getting gussied up and hitting the town for New Year's, you're in the minority.

The Coney Island Polar Bear Club's annual New Year's swim looks like a great time. People in costumes, swimming, having fun. We probably should've gone, but there was that whole hangover thing to deal with. Which makes us wonder, does jumping into the freezing Atlantic ocean cure a hangover? If so, we're totally there next year.

The hourly countdown to 2013 has officially begun, which means New Year's Eve preparations are in full swing. We're practicing our photobombing techniques, cranking up the tunes and bejeweling jean shorts, among other things. December 31st is the party of all parties, after all!

New Year's Eve is all fun and games until somebody loses an eye. That's the takeaway from the American Academy of Ophthalmology annual year end warning on champagne bottles. According to the doctors, 'When a champagne cork flies, you really have no time to react and protect your delicate eyes." GAH! Shield yourself with the nearest anything!!!

Do you ever wonder how the ridiculously rich ring in the New Year? They most likely stay at a super swanky hotel with a price tag that most of us couldn't even fathom. The folks at Kayak.com put together a list of the world's most expensive New Year's Eve Hotel Suites ... a girl can dream, right?!

Tightening the purse strings after blowing your holiday budget? Have no fear! It is possible to have an awesome New Year's Eve with your special someone without going into any more debt. Here are some fun, cheap date ideas:

HAVE THE PERFECT NEW YEAR'S KISS--THIS IS FOR THE LADIES..... Plan on smooching your special someone this New Year's Eve? Follow these pointers for the perfect pucker: