Guest Blogger: Karina from El Beso Blog (5 places to spend New Year's Eve)

Hi, this is Karina from El Beso happy to be posting for Made by girl about 5 places I would love to spend new year eve if I could, I hope you enjoy my picks.

Punta del Este

Punta del Este is a super chic destination, terrific place to start the new year in a super stylish and glamorous way.

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Rio de Janeiro

I would love to spend new eve there wearing a white dress and at midnight through some flowers to the sea hoping that Lemanja goddess accepts them and concedes my secrets wishes.
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Prague

Source katie and carson Prague is known as the most romantic city all over the world, I can image myself looking the fireworks from a beautiful bridge and kissing my husband.


New York

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Everybody dreams about spending new year eve there.


Tokyo

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It would be terrific stay in Tokyo for New year eve and in January 2 visit the imperial palace , it is open to the public just two days every year and January 2 is one of them.

Jessica Alba - Shuji Kobayashi Photoshoot

Guest Blogger: Melissa from Lil Bee (6 Things To Buy For Your Home This New Year)

Hi MBG readers! Lil Bee here. When Jen asked me post about some items I'd like to buy for my home in '09, I was thrilled! Not only am I a big fan of Jen's work and blog, but I've just moved to my first home outside of NYC and have been working 'round the clock to furnish it. So, here goes. I'd like...

Walnut Slab Table with Trestle Base from BBDW.

Rose Tabletop Clock from Urban Outfitters.

Handmade Wilderness: The Paper Deer Head Project by Ruby's Lounge.

Orion Bowls by Noi from Maxwell-Silver.

Blue Opalescent Tumblers from Anthropologie.

Brooklyn Bridge Pillow from Urban Outfitters. A little something to remind me of the city I love so much...

Hope you enjoyed my picks, and feel free to stop by mi casa anytime. Thanks again, Jen!

Asami Konno

Asami Konno (紺野 あさ美, Konno Asami), born May 7, 1987, is a Japanese pop singer, best known as former fifth generation member of the all-girl Japanese pop group Morning Musume. She joined the group in the August 2001, along with fellow fifth generation members Ai Takahashi, Makoto Ogawa, and Risa Niigaki.

Off to the Snow We Go!

I'm going on my first "vacation" in a while! We're going skiing, or in everyone else besides me's case... snowboarding, in Mammoth until the new year. Yippee!! I got these adorable new pink ear muffs and I'm probably more excited about those than actually skiing. ha!

I'll miss you guys but I'm sure you're all enjoying some time off as well. At least I hope that's the case. :)

Happy New Year to all of you!!! I have a great feeling about 2009.

Guest Blogger: Emily from Cupcakes & Cashmere (6 New Year Must-Haves)

I'm Emily, from Cupcakes and Cashmere, and I'm so thrilled that Jennifer invited me to write a guest post on MadeByGirl while she's away. Since 2009 is just around the corner, I've compiled a list of my six must-haves for the new year.

Seychelles - On the Wire, $104. The wooden heel on these pumps adds such an organic feel to this sexy pump.

TopShop - Sequin Swing Skirt, $110. I love this cotton candy colored skirt whose sequins add just a touch of old school glamour.

Banana Republic - Turquoise Hued Chandelier Earring, $39. I'd throw my hair up into a messy ponytail and add these sparkly stunners for an unexpected dash of color..

Rebecca Minkoff - Clutch, $330. The chain strap on this metallic clutch makes this the perfect option for a night out on the town.

Anthropologie - Long Forgotten Coat Rack, $168. I'm all about bringing natural elements from outdoors into my home.

Anthropologie - Atlantian Pitcher, $28. My goal is to get rid of all of my Ikea serving pieces and replace them with brightly colored things like this bubble-inspired pitcher.

Beautiful Aishwarya Rai 2009 Calendar Pictures