Call us crazy but Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa... it seems like those holidays get all the hype, and New Year's Eve becomes an afterthought. Why is it that December 31 always takes a backseat to its precursors, and then we just wind up with the canned response: "My New Year's was sh*tty—how was yours?" Here at OC, we're pretty good at attending a social event or two. So, we present you a special "Twelve Days Of New Year's" series—where one staffer a day dishes on what they're getting up to—ball drop or not—and what they might be wearing, too.
COUNTDOWN: T-2 Days
Who: Sean Risley
What Do You Do At OC: Manager at OC at Ace
Favorite Party Anthem: "Ayo" by Lolawolf
Best NYE Memory: Being stuck between the third and fourth floor elevator with Bill Murray at the Chateau Marmont
How Are You Celebrating This Year: I'm in a bind: both Skrillex and Pharrell want to hang out, but I will probably end up hanging out with Terrill instead.
How Many Drinks Is Too Many On NYE: I prefer to be sober on NYE.
At Midnight: Text, Call, Kiss, Or Drink: None of those. My ideal NYE midnight moment would be base jumping off a building.
Best New Year's Day Hangover Remedy: Thankfully on NYE I don't get hangovers, but my mental hangover remedy is seeing all the women —and men— doing the walk of shame in sequined dresses the following morning.
Number Of New Year's Resolutions Kept: Every single one
2015 New Year's Resolution: STOP USING TINDER and go on a date with Zoë Kravitz![]()
On Sean: Kenzo Squares Neon Plaid Sweatshirt in black, Kenzo Squares Denim Plaid Jeans in black, Opening Ceremony Stretch Canvas Slip-On Platform Sneakers in white. Photos by Justin Borbely; styling by Lissy Trullie; hair and makeup by Meghan Yarde; special thanks to Confetti System
COUNTDOWN: T-2 Days
Who: Sean Risley
What Do You Do At OC: Manager at OC at Ace
Favorite Party Anthem: "Ayo" by Lolawolf
Best NYE Memory: Being stuck between the third and fourth floor elevator with Bill Murray at the Chateau Marmont
How Are You Celebrating This Year: I'm in a bind: both Skrillex and Pharrell want to hang out, but I will probably end up hanging out with Terrill instead.
How Many Drinks Is Too Many On NYE: I prefer to be sober on NYE.
At Midnight: Text, Call, Kiss, Or Drink: None of those. My ideal NYE midnight moment would be base jumping off a building.
Best New Year's Day Hangover Remedy: Thankfully on NYE I don't get hangovers, but my mental hangover remedy is seeing all the women —and men— doing the walk of shame in sequined dresses the following morning.
Number Of New Year's Resolutions Kept: Every single one
2015 New Year's Resolution: STOP USING TINDER and go on a date with Zoë Kravitz
On Sean: Kenzo Squares Neon Plaid Sweatshirt in black, Kenzo Squares Denim Plaid Jeans in black, Opening Ceremony Stretch Canvas Slip-On Platform Sneakers in white. Photos by Justin Borbely; styling by Lissy Trullie; hair and makeup by Meghan Yarde; special thanks to Confetti System