Shantell Martin’s artwork fascinates you with its fluidity and simplicity, as her line drawings lead to unexpected places peppered with phrases like “WHO ARE YOU?” and “YOU ARE YOU” or simply directions such as “UP,” “DOWN,” “AROUND,” and more.

Iconic traditions such as the Times Square Ball Drop in New York City and the countdown at the Big Ben tower in London aren’t the only ways to ring in the New Year with a bang. Here are (lucky number) seven unique New Year’s Eve celebration ideas to put on your radar.

We've had quite a year here at VIE Magazine! It was exciting and magical, to say the least. From attending London Fashion Week to holding a Broadway photo shoot starring Kristin Chenoweth, we can wholeheartedly say we are thrilled at the outcome of 2015 and optimistic for what 2016 will bring! To celebrate and round up the year, let's take a look at our top five moments of 2015: