NYE Preparations
Hi, guys! 
I need to make this post FAST because we have friends coming over in about 15 minutes for a little pre-party before the main New Year’s Eve event later tonight. I’m not even close to ready! Gah! 
[rewind to this afternoon]
Before leaving for my hair appointment this afternoon, I munched on a Soy Joy bar. I’m not sure about these bars– the texture and flavor are a sort of strange. Oh well. It warded off my hunger for a few hours.
Remember when I went to the RUNWAY Gala back in October? Well, the goodie bags from the event included a $50 off coupon for a Newbury Street salon. It was definitely a keeper, so I held onto it until I needed a haircut, which was today!
Pini Swissa was a trendy little salon. So trendy, in fact, there wasn’t even a sign outside– just the street number.
I loved the funky, modern decor inside– totally my style.
My stylist, Christina, gave me a great cut. She trimmed-up my layers and “texturized” my bangs to help them blend in better to the rest of my hair. (I’m growing my bangs out.) I’ll be sure to post photos of my new do tonight.
After my haircut, I stopped at Banana Republic. (I know. I have issues. 
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I stumbled upon these “cement gray” beauties. Happy New Year to me!
When I got home from shopping, I had worked up quite an appetite, so I immediately made myself a snack: a Rogue valley pear + raisin-walnut bread. I actually ended up eating 2 pieces of bread– the second one just went undocumented.
Check out the scene in downtown Boston before I headed home. The city is getting ready for its First Night celebrations.
I’m not going to lie, I’m happy that I won’t be involved in the First Night madness tonight. I’ve got my own shenanigans planned! 
Happy New Year!!!!!
Tags: First Night Boston, Newbury Street, Pini Swissa, Rogue Valley pears
Maria — December 31, 2009 @ 7:22 pm
Have a fun night! Glad you were able to get pampered today!
Jenna — December 31, 2009 @ 7:22 pm
Have fun tonight!
I have a Banana problem as well. Although, the day after Christmas they had 50% off sale pieces, it was like Christmas all over!
Mrs.Ballou @ The Unlikely Success Story — December 31, 2009 @ 7:23 pm
Happy New Year Tina! I hope your 2010 is fantastic!
Rachel — December 31, 2009 @ 7:25 pm
I love soyjoys! Have fun tonight
Heather @ The Joyful Kitchen — December 31, 2009 @ 7:30 pm
Can’t wait to see pictures of the hair cut! Hope you guys have a fabulous evening, and happy New Year!
Jessica @ How Sweet It Is — December 31, 2009 @ 7:37 pm
Have a great new years!!
Jenna — December 31, 2009 @ 7:42 pm
Salon looks so pretty!
Have a great party tonight!!
Jenna
Madeline @ Greens and Jeans — December 31, 2009 @ 7:47 pm
Those boots are adorable! Have a safe and happy new year!
Jordan @ Salt Sweat Sugar — December 31, 2009 @ 7:58 pm
I wish I was still in Boston! That’s so gorgeous!
Morgan @ Life After Bagels — December 31, 2009 @ 7:59 pm
Happy New Year . . . have a great night!
Jenny — December 31, 2009 @ 8:15 pm
What a cute little salon!
Have a great night Tina! Happy New Year!
Ameena — December 31, 2009 @ 8:23 pm
Boston looks very chilly! I hope you have a great time tonight.
Danielle (Coffee Run) — December 31, 2009 @ 9:05 pm
I love that decor too- and the boots are really cute! Happy New Years!
Kelsey — December 31, 2009 @ 9:58 pm
i have never been to boston, but after seeing the pictures i want to visit the city soon!!
totally in love with that salon. i like how the styling chairs are actually chairs and the mirrors are so oversized.
i actually enjoy those soy joy bars. i don’t know, there’s something about them that is pretty yummy :]
Lizzy — December 31, 2009 @ 10:06 pm
Happy New Year Tina!!!!
have fun tonight
Jessica — December 31, 2009 @ 10:09 pm
Happy New Year! Can’t wait to hear about the “shenanigans”!
Cynthia (It All Changes) — December 31, 2009 @ 10:42 pm
That salon looks so nice. And those boots look like they’ll fit in with a bunch of stuff you already own.
Sana — December 31, 2009 @ 11:27 pm
Happy new year! What a lovely hair treat
!
Nicole of Raspberry Stethoscope — January 1, 2010 @ 12:18 am
Love those boots! Happy New Year!
Chelsea — January 1, 2010 @ 12:30 am
Those crowd pictures almost gave me a panic attack. I’m glad you’re not going out in them. Can’t wait to see your new hair!
marla {Family Fresh Cooking} — January 1, 2010 @ 9:17 am
Thanks for a virtual tour of Boston on New Years!! Looks like you had a great day, can’t wait to see the hair. I am in the desperate need of a trim and “texturizing.” That salon looks like a great oasis! I love Newbury Street! Ran Boston Marathon in ’05…..need to get back out that way some day soon.
Tasha — January 1, 2010 @ 9:51 am
Glad you had time to primp before the new year. Happy 2010!
Cait (Cait's Plate) — January 1, 2010 @ 10:14 am
OH!! FIRST NIGHT!!! I miss Boston so much! But I really don’t blame you for not wanting to face it – it gets so insane! Hope you had a great night Tina and HAPPY NEW YEAR!!
Harriet — January 1, 2010 @ 10:17 am
The salon looks fab, can’t wait to see the hair!
Happy New Year, hope you had a wicked night
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K — January 1, 2010 @ 10:47 am
What a swanky salon! Can’t wait to see the new ‘do! Hope you guys had a great time ringing in the new year
Susan — January 1, 2010 @ 12:18 pm
Happy New Year! And love those boots – presents to yourself are great!
Christy — January 1, 2010 @ 12:19 pm
Love the new boots… good color choice
Nicole — January 1, 2010 @ 1:03 pm
LOVE your blog, Happy New Year!! I love the funky decor, too…totally my style! Looking forward to reading more in 2010!
diana(mymarblerye) — January 1, 2010 @ 1:07 pm
THOSE BOOTS ARE DIVINE. If I wasn’t half midget I would get them.
I actually like the soy joy bars even though it feels like I’m eating cork!
Kelly B. — January 1, 2010 @ 1:09 pm
I agree with you about the soy joy bars…they are okay but the texture is kind of funny! They aren’t my first choice but I can definitely munch on them when I am in need of something quick and fast.
Carbzilla — January 1, 2010 @ 1:36 pm
Hope you had a great night! I have to agree – NOT a fan of the Soy Joys!
*Andrea* — January 1, 2010 @ 2:35 pm
happy new years!!! i actually HATE soyjoy bars – the flavor and textures are so odd in my opnion.. and i am soooo not picky – i love literally all larabars and clif and luna etc. but soyjoy nope
cant wait to see your new haircut!! those boots are so chic i love them!
Dee Merritt — January 1, 2010 @ 5:18 pm
Happy New Year – love all the photos, especially the swanky salon – looks fab!