Staying in? Turn the lights down low and light up your candles. Make your seating extra cozy by adding lots of pillows and throws.
But if you ladies are pre-partying at home before going out on the town, think high energy with bright colors and a disco ball. Convert your living room into a starlet's dressing room with mirrors, cosmetics, powder puffs, makeup brushes, perfume - basically, everything you need to feel glam.
To give your party that special-event feel, create goody bags for your girls, filled with fun gifts like your favorite lip gloss, nail polish and gossip magazine. Line them up neatly along a side table for an eye-catching decoration they'll be sure to appreciate.
Visit the Evite Party Store to get more ideas and buy supplies!
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It starts with the little black dress. The one that drops jaws to the floor and guarantees that all eyes stay firmly on you and your girlfriends. Next, break out the perfect dancing stilettos. Because, oh yes, your group will be the star attraction on the dance floor. Let us not forget the essentials — the perfect lip gloss, the right clutch, perhaps even flip flops for the end of the night. Finally, add the perfect mix of your best girls, a fun and flirty attitude and your secret weapon of fabulosity: Hpnotiq cocktails. It will all come together for an evening you and the ladies won't soon forget.
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Each girl decorates her own martini glass with her own special flair. When the masterpiece is complete, simply add two ounces of Hpnotiq, an ounce of premium vodka and a splash of lemon juice for the perfect Hpno-tini. It's a fun activity to jumpstart the evening. Where it goes from there is anyone's guess.
Alias Night: Have each girl comes up with a fake persona — different name, different occupation, different attitude. See how long each of you can keep it going. We think you'll see some pretty interesting developments as the night goes on. Name suggestion: Cheyenne.
Bridesmaid Dress Night: What modern woman doesn’t have a few old bridesmaids dresses lying around? Chances are, they aren’t something that should ever be worn again — until now. A pack of bridesmaids having a blast out on the town is truly a sight to behold.
When planning the food for your girls' night, it's important to know your audience. Women who are concerned about their health and fitness might get stressed by a pizza and chips feast, and those looking for a night of indulgence may not be thrilled to spend an evening gnawing on baby carrots with nonfat dip. As with most things in life, balance is key.
To keep everybody happy, pair healthful snacks like crudités with creamy, decadent dips and sauces. Artichoke dip, cheese fondue and seven-layer dip let people choose just how healthy they want to be based on how deep they dip. Tiny, gorgeous foods that pack a lot of flavor -- mini quiche, tea sandwiches, cupcakes -- let everybody try an array of goodies without filling up on one. Round out the meal with a big salad dressed in a light vinaigrette and loaves of warm, crusty bread.
For dessert, you'll need some chocolate. And then more chocolate. And, of course, a few items for those rare creatures who don't like chocolate. As with your savory dishes, you'll want to serve a variety of desserts, some light (sorbet, angelfood cake, fruit) and some real showstoppers, like cheesecake, ice cream sundaes and bananas Foster.
Featured Girls' Night Party Recipes from Epicurious.com
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| Roq Candy
• 2 oz. Hpnotiq
• 1 oz. super premium vodka
• Splash of pineapple juice
Shake well and strain into a martini glass. Garnish with a rock candy stick or a lemon twist. |  |
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| 2. | Ladies Night / Kool and the Gang
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| 5. | Shake Your Thang / Salt-N-Pepa |
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