Before you drive yourself crazy decking the halls, check out these simple and inexpensive ways to get through the most wonderful (and stressful) time of the year!
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ZooLights
This holiday season, the National Zoo will be at its brightest after dark! Zoo animals will come to ‘light’ in more than 50 custom-designed light sculptures. The larger-than-life displays will highlight approximately 30 species of Zoo animals, including giant pandas, Asian elephants, kori bustards, tigers and golden lion tamarins. ZooLights offers musical and theatrical performances and other entertainment, as well as seasonal treats, including gingerbread cookies, hot chocolate and hot cider.
http://nationalzoo.si.edu/ActivitiesAndEvents/Celebrations/zoolights/default.cfm
L.A. Burdick’s Handmade Chocolate
It’s no secret that a Boston winter can be brutal so take a break from your shopping and sightseeing to cozy up with a mug of luscious hot chocolate at L.A. Burdick’s Handmade Chocolates in Harvard Square. The hot chocolate options include dark, milk and white chocolate, but the choices don’t end there. There’s eight soul-soothing selections like the Bolivian- a dark chocolate blend made from wild cocoa that has hints of grapefruit, floral notes and a velvety mouth feel. Or the Ecuadorian- a robust earthy blend with a hint of mint, spices and coffee. And if you feel like going grown-up with America’s favorite childhood treat, be sure to ask about the hot chocolates with select liquors.
Best Spot to Hang Out
Best Spot to Hang Out
Check out the Independence Plaza, which has a plethora of shops. You could enjoy one of the many restaurants, but you should consider grabbing a hot dog from the stand on the west end. You will not be disappointed. Perhaps the best feature of the plaza are the built in stone chessboards. Watch a game or play one yourself at this hot spot which exudes Denver charm.
Madison is a Stylist’s Dream Where Celebs Get Their Looks
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Many stores on Robertson can claim celebrity clientele, but not many stake claim as the hub for expert stylists who are paid to dress the celebs. But Madison is the go-to store for the likes of Rachel Zoe and Jennifer Aniston’s stylist Jessica Pastor.
The sleek store looks like a showroom, with bare walls, ultra stylized mannequins and amazing collections of everything under the sun. Madison carries brand names like YSL and Marc Jacobs to up and coming LA designers, including some of Madison’s staff members! There are different shapes and sizes of shoes, sunglasses, jewelry (costume to real) as well as jeans, dresses, shirts and jackets. Madison covers every trend and every style, making it a favorite for those who want a one of a kind look, that will of course be copied by many others.
Wardrobe Inspiration at Ahab Bowen Vintage Store
This location is truly the place to go to for vintage shopping in Dallas. Besides it’s fabulous location (a greenhouse), Ahab Bowen offers something from every period in fashion. Whether you are looking for something fashionable to wear for your next Bowling tournament, want to spice up your current wardrobe with hot hip accessories, or just stack up on your 70’s disco outfits, Ahab Bowen is a wonderful source of inspiration.
Shop for Everything on Your Wish List
Everything you’ve ever wished for can be found at the
dreamy little boutique Wish in Beacon Hill. The contemporary women’s shop features high end designer labels (think black American Express Centurion), including Shoshanna, Diane von Furstenberg, Theory, Rebecca Taylor, Hudson and Citizens of Humanity.
Everyone loves a fabulous shop that has all the latest fashions and Wish truly has it all from handbags to jeans. Whether your look is trendy or traditional, Wish offers some of the most stylish threads in the city, but be prepared to pay luxury store prices.
Wish is the brainchild of three former Newbury Street employees, who had a dream of opening their own clothing store. This boutique just goes to prove that wishes really do come true. Check out wishboston.com for more information.
Pandora’s Got Nothing on The Box
What’s in Th
e Box? Most people can’t get into it, but those who have, don’t even know what to say. The Box is incredible nightlife decadence and over the top sexuality that is unique- and shocking- even to this City that’s seen it all. One part Folies Bergere theater (complete with barely clothed dancers) and one part super trendy nightclub, The Box is still one of the hottest doors to get into, eventhough it’s a few years old.
The Box is shaped like a theater, complete with round tables and a second floor balcony (a.k.a. the VIP section). Starting at 1:30 every night, three “interesting” shows perform on stage in hour intervals, with each one getting naughtier and raunchier. The MC (the most famous one being Raven O) kicks the sharp-witted stage shows that are all about finding social commentary through nudity, sexuality and even faux murders. Featuring what could be circus stars (if they weren’t always nude), the acts go from crazy robotic dancers to knife wielding throwers to up and coming singers, but they are most always, always very risque performances.
Needless to say, reservations, and a very large pocketbook, are needed to get into this place that would make Sin City blush.
Garbarani Goes Fashion Forward
From high end designers like Elie Tahari and Robert Rodriguez to boutique clothing lines Splendid and Black Halo, Garbarini has a fashion forward mix that would make even New York boutiques blush. With the posh Cherry Creek North as its backdrop, Garbarini offers stellar service to accompany the up-to-the-moment selections of jean, shoes, purses, and evening wear. Its incredible collection has caught the eye of Denver’s fashionistas as well as Comcast’s “Best In the City” awards.
W Hotel is Wicked Cool
Looking for the newest, coolest and hippest place to stay in Boston? The W Hotel has it all covered. From high tech modern amenities to a lively lobby “living room” that resembles a disco after dark, the W is already making a name for itself in the city.
The all glass hotel, located smack dab in the Theater District directly across the street from the Citi Performing Arts Center, opened in November with 123 private residences if you can’t resist the urge to ever leave. The rooms here are spacious and modern with floor to ceiling windows, flat screen TVs and a docking station for MP3 players.
The underground bar, Descent, is popular with a younger crowd, while an older crowd flocks to W Lounge where you can also play a board game or check your email with the free high speed Internet access.
Be sure to book a reservation early at the popular casual restaurant, Market, as there are often long waits. If you’re looking to work off the calories you put on last night, head over to the on-site fitness center Sweat, or relax with a massage at Bliss, New York’s hottest spa, which finally made its Boston debut.
Butter: Fine Cuisine To See and Be Seen
When Butter first opened it was the hot, new restaurant, and six years later it’s still frequented by Hollywood A-listers and sophisticated New Yorkers on a nightly basis. With three rooms, each serving a different purpose, there’s something for everyone at this restaurant and lounge.
In The Great Room, indulge in the French-inspired, American-executed food while sipping on their Wine Spectator award-winning wine list. After dinner head downstairs to The Birch Room where you will more than likely run into an Olsen Twin or two. If downstairs gets too crazy, at Butter you have a third option. The Gallery Room, located at the entrance to Butter, is equipped with red leather seats located in a series of nooks so you can cozy up to your date and drink in privacy.
Whether you’re in the mood for fine American cuisine or to see and be seen, Butter has it all.
AFI’s Los Angeles International Film Festival
Los Angeles is the place for movies and the American Film Institute’s Los Angeles International Film Festival, or AFI Fest, holds the record as L.A.’s longest-running film festival. Expect to see Hollywood’s elite on the red carpets and plenty of media buzzing about the hottest new movies.