Remember how Christmas used to be the best thing ever when you were little, and then you grew up and it wasn’t? It became all about buying overpriced tickets to go see your family, warring against the crowds to buy all those presents, and other headaches. But fear no more: we have everything you need to have a totally grown-up version of the best Christmas ever - or Hannukah, if that’s your jam. From a free burlesque show with macarons, to a holiday disco party, to hair makeover to kill it at all the parties, we’ve got you covered.
12/21 Wanderlust Fitness with Layla Luciano
Luciano is the star of Bravo’s Work Out New York and one of the most prominent Barry’s Bootcamp trainers out there. Let her get you into tip-top shape so you can indulge in all those Christmas cookies and bubbly with no shame. No shame.
Over 65% Off Blow Out, Cut, Color, & Balayage at Rogue House Salon
With a stunning 5 star rating out of 75+ reviews on Yelp, Rogue House is at the top of every NYC beauty’s little black book. Give yourself a hair makeover before you make the rounds at all your dozens of holiday parties.
A French Dinner for Two with a Bottle of Wine at Kiss My French
Forget about cooking: you’re a New Yorker, and your oven’s strictly for your cashmeres, dammit. Instead, head to Kiss My French for a romantic, cozy dinner for two, created by the renowned Executive Chef Johann Giraud (of La Mangeoire and Laduree fame).
12/21 Shopping, Burlesque, & Champagne At Maison Close, SoHo
A sexy Santa outfit? Please. You have better things in mind when it comes to turning up the heat for the holidays. Pick up some sizzling accessories and sweet nothings while noshing on macarons and bubbly - oh and there is a burlesque show too, in case you need any pointers…
2 Course Dinner for Two with a Bottle of Wine at Cheeseboat
One of Williamsburg’s best eats 2016 is this sweet Georgian bistro selling lots and lots of cheeseboats and other comfort foods to its legions of fans. Why not keep yourself warm with these space heaters in food form?
12/23 Discotechnique Holiday Disco
Not your grandma’s holiday party: House of Yes is throwing a disco inferno for all you kids crazy about disco balls and glitter. Get lost in a winter disco wonderland decked out with a glamour beauty parlor, photo booth, cookies & milk, retro reindeer, mistletoe makeout booth, and of course dancing all night.