Boston Winter presented by Berkshire Bank*

Hey Guys,
Today I am going to talk about a fun event going on this holiday season in the city. Boston Winter presented by Berkshire Bank will be at City Hall Plaza throughout the month of December. I had the opportunity to check it out this past weekend and wanted to share my experience with you! It was below 30 degrees Saturday night however, that didn't stop the crowd. The place was packed! I tried my best to get some good pictures but many were affected by all of the lights and people walking around. Keep reading to hear about my this event!

Boston Winter is free to visit however there are exhibits/attractions that require tickets to be purchased. When you first walk in there are more than 40 chalets set up where you can browse many vendors selling unique gifts for the holidays. This is called the Holiday Market. Click the link to see the list of vendors!

Express Holiday Party Looks

Hey Guys,
The holidays are right around the corner and I wanted to share some of my favorite party outfit ideas with you. Not every holiday event is black tie, so I wanted to give you some outfits that are casual, dressy, and more formal. Keep reading to check out my favorites!

Casual

Red Ruched Crew Neck Sweater Dress $69.90 at Express

Braided Mesh Necklace $29.90 at Express

Faux Suede Lace Up Knee High Heeled Boot $128.00

Collaboration: Holiday Makeup Looks

Hi Ladies!
Who else is in full swing holiday mode? With all of the holiday posts floating around, I decided to put together a collaboration with a few of my beauty blogger friends. The purpose of the collab is to give you ideas for different makeup looks that you can create for holiday parties, gatherings, etc.

Below are the bloggers that are joining me in this collab along with the colors that they will be incorporating into their looks.

El from The Beauty Isle - Green/Turquoise
Elle from Elle Sees - Gold
Cyndi from CDel Beauty - Peach/Purple
Lily from Beauty with Lily -Gold/Cranberry

I decided to do a classic neutral makeup look with browns, cream, and champagne shadows.

Here are the products that I used:

Face:
Rimmel Stay Matte Primer
Makeup For Ever Mat Velvet in Vanilla
Nyx HD Photogenic Concealer in Beige
Nyx Dark Circle Concealer in Light
Maybelline Instant Age Rewind Eraser for Dark Circles in Medium
Nyx Stay Matte But Not Flat Pressed Powder in Soft Beige
Motives Bronzer in California Girl
theBalm Blush in Hot Mama
Laura Geller Baked Highlighter in French Vanilla
Urban Decay de-slick Makeup Setting Spray
Brows:
Anastasia Beverly Hills Dip Brow in Auburn
Anastasia Beverly Hills Brow Powder Duo in Soft Brown
Anastasia Beverly Hills Clear Brow Gel
Nyx Push Up Bra for Eyebrow (highlighter side)
Eyes:
MAC Paint Pot in Painterly
Lorac Pro Palette 1 & 2
Kat Von D Tattoo Liner in Trooper
Rimmel Scandaleyes Waterproof Kohl Kajal Liner in Nude
L'Oreal Telescopic Mascara in Blackest Black
Lips:
ColourPop Cosmetics Lippie Stix and Lippie Pencil in Bichette

  

Tutorial for the eyes:
Step 1: Apply MAC Paint Pot (or makeup primer all the way to brow bone.
Step 2: Highlight the brow bone with the color Buff in the Pro 2 palette (or a cream colored matte shadow)
Step 3: Apply Lt. Brown (Pro 2) as your transition color to your crease and above crease. You can use any light brown matte shadow. Make sure to blend this out good.
Step 4: Take Cream (Pro 1) and apply to your mobile lid. You can also use any champagne, cream, or light colored shadow that isn't super shimmery.
Step 5: Apply Mocha to your crease (Pro 2). Any mid toned brown will work. Don't go super heavy with this. Apply it lightly.
Step 6: Take Cocoa (Pro 2) and apply lightly to outer v. Any dark matte or shimmer brown would work.
Step 7: Liner lower lashes with Lt Brown, buff it out, then go over with Mocha.
Step 8: Lightly blend over all the colors.
Step 9: Apply a black liquid liner to the top lash line/
Step 10: Apply a nude or white liner to your waterline.

Please make sure you go check out the other ladies' looks!

El from The Beauty Isle
Elle from Elle Sees
Cyndi from CDel Beauty 
Lily from Beauty with Lily

I hope that you enjoyed this post! Do you have a go-to look for the holidays? Post your comments below!

-Tanya xoxo

CambridgeSide Galleria Glamour Swap*

Hi Ladies!

Today I am going to share a fun holiday blogger event that I recently went to at the CambridgeSide Galleria in Cambridge, MA. It was hosted by Blog and Tweet Boston and the team at the CambridgeSide Galleria. The event was a chance for us to check out the latest holiday gift ideas, mingle with fellow bloggers, and snack on some food and drinks from some great restaurants. We were also given the opportunity to participate in a Glamour Swap! 

Here are some cute holiday outfit ideas:

My favorite is the comfortable one piece jumper and scarf that would be perfect for Christmas morning!

Holiday Outfit Ideas

Hi Ladies!
Who else is super excited for the holidays?! I know that everyone is busy with holiday parties, nights out with friends, and family gatherings. I don't know about you but I use these events as a reason to buy a new outfit! Below are some outfits that I think would be really cute for holiday parties and other outings.

Casual

Plaid Gathered V Neck Blouse $59.90 at Express

Layered Box Chain Necklace $11.80 at Forever21

Treggings $34.95 at H&M

Treggings $24.95 at H&M

Pointed Toe Platform Pumps $16.49 at Charlotte Russe

Oversized Plaid Tunic Sweater $69.90 at Express


Two Tone Chain Necklace $8.80 at Forever21

Super Low Super Low Jeans $19.95 at H&M

Sam and Libby Liam Chain Boots $44.99 at Target

Pattern Knit Sweater$49.95 at H&M

Solid Knit Leggings $3.80 at Forever21

Double Trouble Buckled Chunky Boots $27.57 at GoJane.com

Rhinestone Embellished Crew Neck Sweater $59.90 at Express

High Waisted Skinny Jeans $15.90 at Forever21

Journee Collection Wrap Buckle Detail Combat Boots $39.99 at Target

Dressy

Floral Lace Long Sleeved Crop Tee $59.90 at Express

Pencil Skirt $34.95 at H&M

Point of Contact Faux Patent Heels $23.97 at GoJane.com

Long Sleeved Metallic Tee $39.90 at Express

Lace Skirt $29.95 at H&M

That Special Sparkle Ankle Cuff Heels $23.07 at GoJane.com

V-Neck Knit Top $5.80 at Forever21

Easy Mock Turtleneck Top $7.80 at Forever21


Luxe Lover Faux Pearl Necklace $14.80

High Waist Houndstooth Full Skirt $59.90 at Express

Lace Up Wedge Booties $27.90 at Forever21

Zippered Fit and Flare Dress $17.80 at Forever21

Point Well Taken Almond Toe Heels $18.37

Classic Long Sleeved Tee $7.90 at Forever21

Edge of Glam Bib Necklace $10.80 at Forever21

Zippered Plaid Skirt $19.80 at Forever21

Wrapped Faux Suede Booties $34.90 at Forever21

Formal

Sequined Abstract Pattern Dress $37.90 at Forever21

Lace Sequin Dressy Crop Tee $59.90 at Express

Lace Sequin Midi Pencil Skirt $69.90 at Express

Journee Collection Stilettos $63.99

Peplum Top $34.95 at H&M

Metallic Skirt $39.95 at H&M


Faux Gemstone Necklace $13.80 at Forever21

Multi Color Statement Necklace $10.00 at Walmart

Merona Melanie High Heel Pump $23.99 at Target

Wrap Front Dress $39.95 at H&M

Tevolio Telyn Heel Sandal $14.00 at Express

Sequin Halter Dress $32.90 at Forever21




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Which holiday outfits were your favorite from above? Post you comments below!

-Tanya xoxo