Christmas Entertaining Pinspiration

As the holidays are approaching I find myself looking through Pinterest like nobody’s business.  It’s a problem.  So many great ideas, so little time.  I love to entertain during Christmas so I am always looking for new, creative ideas.  Here are a few “pins” that caught my eye this week.  You can follow me on Pinterest here.

Holiday Makeup Must Haves

The holiday season gives us an excuse to pay extra attention to our hair and makeup.  My favorite looks are either a bold lip or a shimmery, smokey eye.  Here are a few of my holiday make up must haves:

A classic red manicure

Shimmery eye shadow

Glittery nails

Sparkly eye liner

A bright red pout

Glowing skin

Yves Saint Laurent Rouge Pur Couture Pure Color Lipstick Spf 15, $30Nars Illuminator, $29Too Faced Starry-Eyed Liquid Eyeliner Mad Mad Love, $18NYX Chrome Eyeshadow (New) :: Shimmer / Glitter :: Eyes :: Cherry..., $4.50Glitter Nail Polish | Shop American Apparel, $9Essie Nail Polish - Reds Really Red ( C ) 0.5 oz, $8

images via allure.com & instyle.com

Sparkle All The Way

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The holidays are a great excuse to put on something sparkly and festive. Just one glittery piece can take you from the office to the office party in no time. Here are some fabulous items I found...

Matthew Williamson feather dress, £3,049Red sequin top
Elie Saab silk jacket, $2,4173.1 Phillip Lim draped pants, £280Vince knee length pencil skirt, $345Miu Miu high heel booties, £555Santi clutch bag, £165

Scenes From The Weekend

{Chris & I walked around 5th Ave and took pics of the awesome store windows}

I started to feel the countdown towards Christmas this past weekend.  So many things to do, so little time.  I made a promise to enjoy every step of the way instead of stressing out.  Isn't that what the holidays should be about anyway?  Here's a quick look into my weekend...

 {laughed out loud while reading Mindy Kaling's latest book}

 {hit up Michael's for my holiday baking packaging}

 {purchased some baking supplies}

{got a little glittery with the nailpolish}

The Christmas Tree

We put up our Christmas tree a couple of days ago.  This year we decided to make a few creative adjustments. We added some paillette garland from West Elm, a few mini cans of spray paint, and the literal "star" of the show, the shield from Christian's Voltron figure as the tree topper. Our little tree definitely brings a smile to my face whenever I look at it.  To see last year's tree click here.

Sparkle & Shine

Holiday parties are in full affect right now.  Make up is just another accessory to add to your outfit.  There are two holiday make up looks I love: The smokey, shimmery eye paired with light lips or deep red lips balanced with a light eye (a black liquid or gel liner is my preference for this look). As long as you don't overdose on shimmer you will look perfectly festive and not like the tinsel hanging on your Christmas tree ; )  Here are a few products that will have you sparkling in no time.

Dior 5-Colour Iridescent Eyeshadow, $58
Laura Mercier Mini Lip Glac, $38
Yves Saint Laurent Rouge Pur Couture - 1: Le Rouge, $30
Urban Decay Heavy Metal Glitter Eyeliner in Metal Head, $15
Buy.com - MAC Liquid Eye Liner Boot Black, $24
Deborah Lippmann Boom Boom Pow Nail Color, $20
Deborah Lippmann Today Was a Fairytale Nail Color, $20
NARS Nail Polish - Jungle Red, $16
REVLON Illuminance Eye Shadow TWILIGHT

My Top 5 Christmas Song Picks

{1.  John Lennon - Happy Xmas (War is Over)}

{2.  Wham - Last Christmas}

{3.  La Rondalita - El Burrito de Belen}

{4.  Nat King Cole - Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas}

{5.  Jose Feliciano - Feliz Navidad}

Now it's your turn.  What are your top 5 Christmas songs?

It's Christmas Time in The City

If I could only choose one word to describe Christmas in New York it would have to be, MAGICAL. The store fronts, the lights, the energy, it's all amazing.  You can truly feel it in the air.  I really love walking the NYC streets at this time of year; even if I can't feel my face by the end of the day because it's just that freaking cold.  If you have never been to New York during Christmas time I highly recommend it.  Here are a few shots Chris took while we were walking around the city a few days ago.

You Fancy, Huh!?

I don't know about you guys, but I feel as though my December is completely booked!  The holiday soirees are approaching fast.  These parties and get togethers are the perfect excuse to get a little fancy.  What better way to celebrate the season than with some sparkle and glitz.  Here are a few items to help you get your fancy on....

Hervé Léger Sequin-embellished bandage dress, $1,590
Vince Sequined crepe T-shirt, $295
DIANE VON FURSTENBERG DAX GREEN POLYESTER -, 280 GBP
Sequin Bandage Pencil Skirt - Women's Clothing and Apparel - Chic..., $59
Buy.com - Revlon Super Lustrous Lipstick (Creme) 59 Love That Red, $8.94
Lauren Jones Angel, $102
SANTI CP3353 Clutch, $188
Oscar de la Renta Red Enamel Bib Necklace, $890
Crystal-Studded Cocktail Ring, Light Green, $99
Sequin Flair Headband, $6.80
Deborah Lippmann Across the Universe Nail Color, $18