MAKE IT CUTE

Calling all Carpenters!

Haven’t you heard? Our fave short n' sweet pop princess, Sabrina Carpenter, is hosting her very own holiday special, A Nonsense Christmas.

The musical extravaganza is available to stream this Friday, December 6 at 9PM EST/6PM PST, so mark your calendars and set those Netflix reminders! You won’t want to miss Sab’s surprise holiday-themed duets (brb, manifesting another Taybrina crossover) and cheeky comedic moments. Grab your besties, throw on your coziest holiday sweater and get ready for the ultimate Yuletide celebration.

The decor

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To keep things SC yet holiday-inspired, go for girly, retro decor with paper chains in festive reds, greens or silver and gold for a nostalgic touch. You truly cannot have a winter watch party without warm, fluffy blankets. Opt for pastel shades (Sab loves pastels!), like baby pink and blue or cozy neutrals.

For extra holiday spirit, grab a mini faux tree to adorn with your favorite ornaments (and go for a white tree if you're wanting to channel the atmosphere of the "santa doesn't know you like i do" video). Add red and green baubles, tinsel and bows for a perfect “Carpenter Christmas” vibe!

The dress code

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Dress code? Easy—fruitcake-themed fits only! Sabrina Carpenter’s fruitcake era last year gave us major frosty fashion inspo (and holiday bops, of course!). What better way to kick off Sabrina's new holiday era than with festive looks inspired by her iconic holiday EP?

For cozy, feminine vibes like Sab, pair an oversized or cropped cable knit sweater with a pleated mini, opaque tights or white knee-highs. Want more Yuletide cheer? Swap the knit for a Fair Isle sweater. For a bolder look, try a sequin mini with a matching cozy sweater. Add ankle UGGs or Mary Janes (with a bow on top, duh) and you’re set!

The snacks

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which cookie u want santaaa

♬ A Nonsense Christmas - Sabrina Carpenter

No party is complete without themed snacks and drinks! If fruitcake isn’t your thing (relatable), swap it for a platter of chocolate chip cookies with red and green M&Ms. You can follow Sab's TikTok recipe or try this easy one here. Serve with hot cocoa, whipped cream, candy canes and marshmallows.

The activities 

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Got some spare time before the big show? Pick up a gingerbread house kit from your local store, invite your friends over early and decorate to your heart's content (and dare we say compete to make the cutest cookie creation?).

To tide you over until the premiere, grab the aux and play fruitcake on repeat as you and your besties bake and dance the night away. 

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Looking for more party inspo? GL's got you covered:
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💋 How to throw the best ugly sweater Christmas party

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by Felicia Bono | 12/2/2024