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Best Places To Find An Outfit To Wear To Your Company Party

December 20, 2009 by Alexandra E. | Comments (0)


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Finding the right outfit for a holiday work get together can be a challenge. Everyone wants something that is fun and festive, yet isn’t too much for the corporate environment. Here are some tips and ideas for putting together just the right outfit!

Dresses are always a great option. They are easy, and can easily go from a day to night look. My favorite is the Rhinestone Bow Dress from First Date Boutique (28 Chestnut St. Andover, MA). This neutral colored tank dress has a super cute purple velvet empire waist with a large rhinestone bow. An absolutely great holiday dress! I also love the Milly balconette combo dress from Queen Bee (15 Spencer St., West Newton, MA). The gold beaded top makes this dress unique with its simple black bottom and can be paired with your favorite pumps. Dresses can be paired with a blazer or cardigan sweater for a day-time office look and then can be dressed up with jewelry and a great pair of shoes for the office party.

For an office party that’s a bit more formal, head to Mint Julep (1302 Beacon St. Brookline, MA) for a great selection. Their empire-waist ruby red tank dress from Shoshanna looks great on all figures. It’s color is fun and festive and can be worn with a pashmina wrap or cardigan for a bit more conservative look. Or check out Twilight Boutique (12 Fleet St., Boston) where there is always a fabulous collection of cocktail and evening dresses.

If you aren’t a dress person, dress pants or a pencil skirt (or even dark jeans if it’s a more casual event) and a festive top are a perfect alternative. Try a black sequin tank from Dress Code (2 Elm Square, Andover) which you can pair  with some classic black patent pumps, like Elustra from Daniblack (Available at Leokadia, 667 Tremont St. Boston) or some gorgeous gray and black strappy Badgley Mischka evening pumps (also available at Leokadia). J. Mode (17 Front St., Salem, MA) is another great woman’s store with some fabulous holiday options.

A great way to plan a party outfit on a budget is by updating an outfit you already have in your closet with new accessories such as jewelry, shoes, or a new clutch. Leokadia (667 Tremont St. Boston, MA) always has a well-edited collection of accessories (and clothes too!) at a range of price points!

Happy Holidays!

A Kickass Business

December 5, 2009 by Suzanne N. | Comments (1)


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There are few indulgences as scrumptious as a cupcake. Light and fluffy, Kickass Cupcakes are made from all natural ingredients – no hydrogenated oils, no trans fats, no artificial flavors or preservatives – giving you maximum cupcake satisfaction, guaranteed, with no fork required.Kickass Cupcakes is Boston’s first and most original cupcake bakery.  Their artisanal bakers use only the best ingredients and bake from scratch every day. With delicious flavors such as the Apple Cider-tini, Red Velvet, the Coco Kick, the Mojito, and the vegan Cinna-Punk it will be difficult to choose just one! Especially because flavors change often, and may be gone when you return! And indulgence guilt? Gone! One Kickass Cupcake is all the flavor and fun, but fewer calories than one slice of cake.Kickass Cupcakes and Sara Ross will be featured in our upcoming CRAVE Boston Guide.  Read on to learn more about this kickass business woman:

What is your indulgence?
I love getting lost in a good book. I’ll spend a whole stolen afternoon reading a page-turner from start to finish.

What business mistake have you made that you will not repeat?
Good advice for any business: keep it simple.

How do you spend your free time?
Getting ready for the next Kickass Cupcakes venture…it’s a surprise.

A great gift (with Kickass packaging!), a great food for entertaining (with a Kickass tower and delivery!), or the perfect sweet treat (cupcakes come in mini, regular, and extra large!), Sara’s unique spins on traditional cupcakes are truly kickass!

Best Spots to Get a Facial

December 2, 2009 by Gina | Comments (0)


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This is the perfect time of year to give yourself a fresh new look. What better way to do that then to start with a spa facial. When you go for a facial you have the opportunity to work with a professional skin care specialist who will analyze your skin, help you improve your complexion and show you how to take proper care of your skin. These recommended spas will have you feeling relaxed and rejuvenated.

  • Daily stress and the environment can cause unhealthy reactions in your skin and body. By using Aveda products Tania-A Unique Salon & Spa (taniasalonspa.com) will bring your skin back into balance. You can chose from 6 different kinds of facial treatments. For a facial that provides skin radiance, clarity, smoothness, and reduction of pores try the Botanical Skin Resurfacing Facial.
  • Do you want to go “where beautiful people gather”? Head over to Salon Red (salonred350.com), in the heart of Boston, for a 15 minute consultation. They will find out what you want to get from your facial and deliver the best treatment for you. If you’re having trouble with oily skin you can try their Oily Skin facial.
  • For “complexion perfection” visit Elizabeth Renee Salon and Spa (elizabethrenee.com) in Wellesley. The skin type test on their website allows you to get a customized skincare program. Elizabeth Renee’s also offers a facial with a friend, which is a great way to spend a girls day out! You can chose from over 10 different kinds of facials. The Stress Recovery facial will have you completely zoned out.
  • What better way to relax than sea side at SpaScape Dayspa (spascapedayspa.com) in Scituate. SpaScape has won the Best of Boston 2 years in a row. SpaScape has 11 different facial treatments available and complimentary use of their Rainforest Shower and Eucalyptus Steam Room. We recommend the Hot Stone facial!