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If you're going straight from your casual outing to the party, make sure she knows that and that she should be dressed for the party before meeting up with you. Nothings worse then finding out you're both going to have to cut out time while she goes back to her place and gets ready. Also, depending on the type of party it is, make sure her/your party attire is not out of place in the casual atmosphere.
As for actual ideas, not including ones already mentioned...If you want to do something in your/her apartment, maybe try having a few pre-party drinks, play board games or cards (drinking games or non), and have TV shows on DVD or music that you both like as background noise. You could also bake cookies or something of the sort together (even the slice and bake kind are fun and are less hassle). Depending on the weather where you live, you could go walk around a park or a downtown area and window shop. Also, depending on the type of party it is, maybe try to find some party accessories (glow sticks, mardi gras beads, etc etc). Coffee shops with live music or poetry readings are also good. Anything fun and lighthearted without requiring too much effort will be a nice intro to an evening of sensory-overload partying.
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