Ten simple things you can do this holiday season to look (and feel) great.

Guys:

1. Shave the back of your neck – everyday you don’t want to look like your holiday sweater is growing up neck.
2. Stay warm with a nice pair of leather gloves and a warm scarf. You won’t look like you are heading to the ski hill or on a snowmobile trip but you will look stylish and be warm. Nice gloves can be found as low as $15 and scarves start at $5 so it’s not going to break the bank.
3. Nice boot, head to a shoe shop, heck payless shoes has some nice boots that won’t break the budget, Go with either a black or dark brown leather and weather treat them. They’ll look great with jeans or dress pants as well as keep your feet warm and dry while trudging through the winter wonderland.
4. Pick up a bottle of moisturizer, the winter air will zap your skin’s moisture and leave you looking an feeling like a a leather jacket. The moisturizer will keep you feeling good and your skin will stay healthy and soft (good for those holiday kisses under the mistletoe)
5. Don’t drink too much, yes, not being a babbling drunk can make you look good to your family and friends. Have a few drinks but draw the line and make sure you plan a safe drive home.

Girls:

1. Dress Warm. I can’t tell you how many times I’ve seen girls trying to go to the office/school/bar and have said to myself “is she crazy? it’s 10 degrees below zero, why is she wearing that. Save the Skin for the Summer time. You can still look sexy AND be warm.
2. Watch the holiday drinks. Some of the winter specialities from places like Starbucks can have more calories than an average meal. Have a few of these every day and you are doubling your food intake without thinking about it. Educate yourself on the content of beverages. I’ve chatted with a few girls that have put on 5-10lbs in a short period by simply drinking a few too many mint hot chocolates. Don’t be afraid to treat yourself but beware when replacing your two daily cups of coffee with anything else.
3. Lipgloss. It’ll keep your lips soft, shiny and very kissable. Now all you need is some mistletoe.
4. The cold air will strip away all the bounce and softness from your hair so make sure you use a good conditioner and dry your hair when you go out. Freezing causes hair to get dry and brittle.
5. Big bags are a must have (like over-sized)… great for carrying everything (wallet, cell, water bottle, makeup, agenda) and to take xmas shopping. Just keep your phone in a handy place so when it rings you don’t have to spend 20 minutes searching in the endless ness that is your purse.
6. Drink water till you drop. Many girls don’t have even a tiny sip of water during a full day marathon shopping session. Make sure you drink water and eat! You won’t wear out as quickly and you’ll feel better when you get home to your family and friends.