The best masquerade balls in TV series To celebrate Carnival with style

No masquerade parades joking about contemporary politics or referring to the pop icons of the moment. No confetti and sparklers lying in the street. Without big parties, which are impossible due to the pandemic, to celebrate Carnival this year we could be inspired by TV series. 

From Gossip Girl to The Vampire Diaries, the ingredients to replicate the perfect masquerade ball are: rivers of alcohol, mini canapés to snack on, hot guys, elegant clothes and minimal masks. All of which are reasonably easy to find if you're happy with a minor "wow effect". Order from your favorite takeout, wear a mix of pajamas, chandelier earrings (a minimum of glamour is required) and make a DIY mask with paper and scissors (Art attack?!). Netflix will provide the pretty guys for you.

Gossip Girl (Season 1, Episode 6) 

Intrigue, mystery, and surprise twists and turns don't leave the Pretty Little Liars girls alone either for a moment. Just as they never forget to take their best looks out of the closet. For the season two finale, the group of BFFs turns into a crew of princesses with masked faces: Aria opts for a black and red striped outfit; Emily for a dress with a blue bustier and ruffles; Hanna becomes Juliet with a crown of flowers on her head; while Spencer shows up to the party in a bright yellow. Which is your favorite?