Head-to-Toe Tips for Getting YOURSELF Ready for This Year’s Holiday Parties!

Holiday lights are twinkling in shops all over Edina (including ours!) in celebration of this, the most wonderful time of the year. We want to see you glow, too, so we’ve compiled these head-to-toe beauty tips. Use them in a subtle way at office parties throughout the month – or go all out while creating your look for New Year’s Eve!

{Tip #1: Hair} Freshen Up with Foils.

It can be hard to invest in an expensive cut-and-color during a time of year when you’re already spending so much on gifts – that why we suggest getting the same effect for less. Call your regular stylist, and ask if he or she has an option for just a few foils to freshen up your look.

{Tip #2: Face} Start with Great Skin.

As our own esthetician Jen Thorp says in her interview on YouTube, the skin on your face changes monthly. With regular facials, you can speed up the process and make sure your skin stays radiant. Plan your facial for about a week before your big event, and you’ll be ready to glow before even going near your makeup.

{Tip #3: Body} Save Time for a Shopping Trip.

There’s nothing like a gorgeous new outfit to get you ready to run out and celebrate. When you look great, your confidence soars – helping you look better than any accessory possibly could. In the busyness of the month, don’t forget to take time out for yourself. Scheduling and prioritizing a shopping trip will ensure that you’re not spending the hours before your big event scrambling, or settling for a look that leaves you feeling less-than-spectacular.

{Tip #4: Nails} Choose Your Statement.

If you’ve ever wanted to try a unique nail look, now is the time. Celebrities are often spotted with interesting “statement nails” these days – whether it’s one nail of a different color, or a fully-glittered and bedazzled manicure. We don’t know how long this trend will last, so if creative nail-styling is your thing, this is the season to express yourself!

{Tip #5: Feet} Consider the Ultimate Holiday Heel.

This winter, designers like Kate Spade and Ted Baker are showing off their fully-glittered shoes in gold or silver metallic, complete with bow details. Bargain shoppers can rejoice, however, because Target and other discount stores have very similar options, such as this one from Target’s Mossimo line. Paired with some coordinating jewelry, these shoes might be just what you need to turn last year’s little black dress into this year’s merry and bright.