Instagram — the Only Place Your New Year Promises Matter

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.

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Instagram | newyearsevela

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Take the best confetti photo and give your followers the ultimate #fomo.

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Flickr user shoshie

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No one tells you about the confetti aftermath.

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Instagram | dailyeyes_com

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Party at a beautiful venue filled with bright lights, music, and good vibes on New Year's Eve.

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Flickr user RJ Schmidt

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Waiting outside in the cold to enter an overly crowded bar or club on New Year's Eve.

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Instagram | songofstyle

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Getting crafty with 2015 DIY decor.

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Flickr user yardenxanthe

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Giving up halfway.

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Flickr user radioflyer007

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Your friends all want to get drunk on their birthdays.

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Instagram | whirlyball

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Dancing all night long to your favorite songs and sing "Single Ladies" at the top of your lungs.

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Flickr user A syn

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Passing out before midnight.

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Instagram | kendalljenner

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Putting on your best smoky eye and red lip before heading out to parties.

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Twitter | gabriellebones

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Not realizing you left the house with uneven makeup. All the YouTube tutorials failed you.

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Instagram | ifyougiveablondeakitchen

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Being classy and drinking Champagne on New Year's Eve.

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Instagram | stephanieminkoff

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Snapping the perfect Insta-photo of the kids in bed before the clock strikes 12.

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Flickr user anjanettew

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They don't want to sleep.

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Instagram | spell_byronbay

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Sticking to your resolution to eat (and Instagram) more salads.

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Flickr user wstryder

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You get tired of eating rabbit food by day three.

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Instagram | lilmissganiece

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Waiting all year to take that perfect New Year's Eve kiss photo.

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Instagram | karinhart

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Receiving smooches from your dog. #foreveralone

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Instagram | kieusinc

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Planning out your pretty New Year's Eve outfit and have all your followers approve.

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Flickr user Brian Indrelunas

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Staying home in a cozy onesie.

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Instagram | waterfordcrystal

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Watching the ball drop in Times Square.

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Flickr user xmascarol

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Standing in the cold for hours and playing "spot the ball."

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Instagram | angelcandices

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New Year's Day morning. #IWokeUpLikeThis

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Flickr user sig hafstrom

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The real #IWokeUpLikeThis look.

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Instagram | doutzen

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New Year's resolution is to start going back to Spin classes and yoga starting Jan. 1.