For a thirteenth birthday slumber party, stock up lots of makeup, lots of pizza and lots of chocolate

Thinking of throwing a girls party? “Girls party” usually refers to girls between 13 and 18 years old just getting together to hang with their friends. Grown women have “Ladies Night Out”

Keep in mind, no boys are wanted or allowed. Most girls party ideas include giggling, talking about boys, applying makeup to one another, watching romantic comedies and other such boy-repellent girls party ideas.

Like Cyndi Lauper says, “Girls just wanna have fun”. That's what a party should be, fun with your girl friends.

A successful party begins with planning. You'll want to consider several things as you develop each of your girls party ideas. You'll want to choose a theme for your party, and develop your party atmosphere in line with your theme. Make a shopping list of food and beverages. Make separate lists for party store items, decorations and if you like, party favors. Make an itinerary of group activities to provide entertainment. Think about music as well. Don't forget your invitations. Give some thought to a gracious end to your party.

A party theme can mark an event, such as a birthday or Cinco de Mayo. The theme may simply set the mood or general ambiance. For example, a tropical theme might suit a summer pool party. One thoughtful girls party idea is gearing the theme to a guest of honor, such as the birthday girl.

Other theme types may require a little more imagination, but is well worth the thought. “There's always Someone who can do it all” can be a competition theme, using funny or weird things people can do with a prize for the winner. Try “We're All Models Inside”. Get some old clothes or have each girl bring clothes they'd like to model. Set up a runway. Each girl will remember the night she was a model.

Choose decorations to suit your theme. Streamers, clusters of balloons, candles or luminarias are just a few ideas. Party stores offer more decorating possibilities than you could use in a year.

Choose your music beforehand and invite your guests to bring any they'd like to share. Important: Girls party ideas had better include a space for dancing.

“Our Talents” is a fun party activity. Find out and recruit each guest's talents. Ask each girl to come prepared to share it with the rest.

The reverse is “Talent I Lack”. In this one, each girl performs what she does worst. Laughter and smiles is what you want.

When planing your menu, consider treating them to chocolates and hors d'oeuvres, tiny sandwiches on toothpicks. Have plenty of soda and chips on hand. Make a funny cake and write the name of each guest on it. Consider guests with restricted diets.

For a dose of class, send a nice invitation. Be open to other girls party ideas. Get enough rest before the party so you'll be an exuberant hostess. The whole point is enjoying the company of other girls, enjoying being a girl.