Chances are you already thought about how to capture the perfect Insta-moment as 2014 draws to a close. You have your outfit, your resolutions, and, of course, your filters ready for the big night and the promising first week of a new year. Sometimes, however, those perfect snapshots you envisioned come out less than cute on social media. You might not get as many "likes" as your favorite fashion-beauty-DIY-model-blogger, but at least you have the memories.
Take the best confetti photo and give your followers the ultimate #fomo.
Reality
No one tells you about the confetti aftermath.
Party at a beautiful venue filled with bright lights, music, and good vibes on New Year's Eve.
Reality
Waiting outside in the cold to enter an overly crowded bar or club on New Year's Eve.
Getting crafty with 2015 DIY [1] decor.
Reality
Giving up halfway.
New Year's resolution is to drink more water and less alcohol.
Reality
Your friends all want to get drunk on their birthdays.
Dancing all night long to your favorite songs and sing "Single Ladies" at the top of your lungs.
Reality
Passing out before midnight.
Putting on your best smoky eye and red lip before heading out to parties.
Reality
Not realizing you left the house with uneven makeup. All the YouTube tutorials failed you.
Being classy and drinking Champagne on New Year's Eve.
Reality
All you have are plastic cups and beers.
Snapping the perfect Insta-photo of the kids in bed before the clock strikes 12.
Reality
They don't want to sleep.
Sticking to your resolution to eat (and Instagram) more salads.
Reality
You get tired of eating rabbit food by day three.
Waiting all year to take that perfect New Year's Eve kiss photo.
Reality
Receiving smooches from your dog. #foreveralone
Planning out your pretty New Year's Eve outfit and have all your followers approve.
Reality
Staying home in a cozy onesie.
Watching the ball drop in Times Square.
Reality
Standing in the cold for hours and playing "spot the ball."
New Year's Day morning. #IWokeUpLikeThis
Reality
The real #IWokeUpLikeThis look.
New Year's resolution is to start going back to Spin classes and yoga starting Jan. 1.
Reality
You'll definitely exercise next weekend.