Newbury Street Bachelorette
Yay for girls’ night! The bachelorette party was such a fun time! 
The evening started with manicures at MiniLuxe, a modern nail and beauty lounge on Newbury Street.
The inside of MixiLuxe was funky, yet adorable at the same time.
It didn’t take me long to decide on a polish color for my nails. In honor of my trip to New York City for a cake decorating event, I chose a light pink shade called, “I’ll Take The Cake.”
“I’ll Take The Cake” probably wasn’t the most exciting shade to pick, but I wanted something that would last until the end of my trip. I usually go with dark colors in the colder months, but as soon as dark polish chips, it’s so noticeable. I thought a light shade would be a better option. Hopefully, it holds up!
After our manicures, we had about 40 minutes to kill before our dinner reservation, so we popped into Trident Booksellers & Cafe just down the street.
In all of the years that I’ve lived in Boston, I can’t believe that I’ve never stopped into Trident– I’ve walked by it a million times! It’s totally my type of place. I could see Mal and me spending hours there– perusing books and sipping coffee. I can’t wait to take him. He’ll love it!
At Trident, I ordered a mulled spiced cider and sipped on it while chatting with my girlfriends.
Then, a little while later, it was time for dinner at Tapeo! 
Tapeo has been on my restaurant list for MONTHS now, so I was psyched that the Maid of Honor picked it for dinner.
I’ve heard such great things about Tapeo’s Spanish tapas. I couldn’t wait to try them for myself!
The table ordered a round of cocktails, so I went with a glass of Chardonnay.
Cheers to Jen, the bride-to-be!
We had about 12 people for Jen’s bachelorette, so we basically ordered a ton of different tapas to share around the table. I took at least one bite from each plate.
(The lighting in the restaurant was really dim, so apologize for the blah photos.)
Despite the unappetizing photos, everything that I tasted was delicious!
I also want to take Mal here! 
It was a great night with my lady friends!
I’m exhausted, so I’m heading straight to bed! Good night!
Tags: MiniLuxe, Newbury Street, Tapeo, Trident Booksellers and Cafe
Kelly — February 6, 2010 @ 10:22 pm
I could totally spend hours at a bookstore, that looks like my kind of place too!
Melissa (MelissaLikesToEat) — February 6, 2010 @ 10:23 pm
Mmmm tapas!!! Looks like a fun night!
Emily Eats and Exercises — February 6, 2010 @ 10:25 pm
I love Trident! You have to try their stuffed french toast. Yum.
meg c. — February 6, 2010 @ 10:25 pm
trident is AWESOME! i’m obsessed with their momos. love going there for tea or coffee as well
Claire — February 6, 2010 @ 10:26 pm
Ahhh…I think that is the color I got when I had a manicure back in June! I tried to find it in stores and can’t! Apparently it was a “special” color and they don’t sell it. I loved the fact that it was subdued and didn’t really look like I had polish on but gave a healthy shine to my nails!
Radha — February 6, 2010 @ 10:29 pm
Very awesome! I would love it too. Hubby will like the book shop and cafe. Nice photos. XO
Hillary [Nutrition Nut on the Run] — February 6, 2010 @ 10:32 pm
Fun day. Are you in the wedding?
Tasha — February 6, 2010 @ 10:39 pm
Now that’s my kind of bachelorette party!
Allie (Live Laugh Eat) — February 6, 2010 @ 10:45 pm
Haha you WOULD pick a nail color with ‘cake’ in the name! Beautiful wedding ring!
Jessica @ How Sweet It Is — February 6, 2010 @ 10:55 pm
I’ll take the cake is one of my favorite OPI colors!!! Love it!
Ally (Exercise and Pies) — February 6, 2010 @ 11:01 pm
That salon looks adorable! Glad you had such a great girls night out and i’m definitely envious of that book store, looks like a blast… i’m known to curl up in the big chairs in book stores and browse through countless books lol
Laura — February 6, 2010 @ 11:11 pm
Looks like an amazing night, tapas is beautiful.
Nicole — February 6, 2010 @ 11:13 pm
What a great way to spend a Bachelorette party! I love it! I prefer lighter/neutral colors for my nails for the same reason you mentioned – if it chips, people won’t notice as easily
Tapeo is a great restaurant; I like how you can get a taste of everything. And I haven’t been to Trident in years! But I remember having a turkey burger from there years and years ago and loving it.
We had fun this afternoon at our photography lesson. We missed you, but took some good notes. Enjoy the rest of your productive weekend!
Chelsea — February 6, 2010 @ 11:26 pm
Looks like a great night! Isn’t Boston the best? I live in Massachusetts about an hour or so from Boston and I love when I can go there!
It’s the best city 
Jenn @ Livewellfit — February 6, 2010 @ 11:44 pm
OH MY…you have just entered my two most favorite places in all of Boston!!!!! Love Trident and Tapeo. Tapeo has the best sangria (and was the site of my first date with my soon to be hubby) and Trident has the best freshly squeezed juice in town (and an awesome environment to read and be productive). So fun!
Sarah — February 6, 2010 @ 11:52 pm
I love Tapas
When I visit Boston, I’ll have to check out Tapeo!! I enjoy having a taste of everything.
Leah — February 7, 2010 @ 12:08 am
I definitely went to that bookstore when I visited Boston this summer and it’s so awesome! Their sweet potato fries were amazinggg and I got so many great books as well! I am so jealous you live in Bostonn….
Hannah — February 7, 2010 @ 12:19 am
Isn’t it lovely to discover “new” treasures in your own home city? Also, I’m also a chardonnay-over-cocktails girl – give me a crisp dry white anyday!
Mary C — February 7, 2010 @ 12:19 am
that bookstore looks amazing! If only boston wasnt 20 hours away..
Becca R. — February 7, 2010 @ 12:47 am
so funny, i just went to trident for the first time today for breakfast. It was out of this world good (definately recommend the sweet potato pancakes)
Sara (effortless health) — February 7, 2010 @ 1:02 am
Man I want to get my nails done! Looks like so much fun!
Katie@ Two Lives, One Lifestyle — February 7, 2010 @ 1:24 am
Tapas are so fun, especially with a nice glass of wine! Glad you ladies had a good time
. Seeing all these fun places in Boston make me excited about the potential jobs I’ve been finding around there!
Lynn (The Actors Diet) — February 7, 2010 @ 1:39 am
i need a mani!
Freya @ foodfitnessandfreya.wordpress.com — February 7, 2010 @ 2:54 am
What a fun party!! Looks like you had a great time
and wow, what beautiful wedding rings you have! You are one lucky lady 
I’m with Lynn (above) too – I need a man as well!!
Lauren — February 7, 2010 @ 6:36 am
What a fun downtown bachelorette party! Tapeo has great bites, and Trident has an awesome breakfast menu. I love how quaint it is
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Lauren — February 7, 2010 @ 6:36 am
What a fun downtown bachelorette party! Tapeo has great bites, and Trident has an awesome breakfast menu. I love how quaint it is
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Heather @ Side of Sneakers — February 7, 2010 @ 7:18 am
What a fun bachelorette night!! I love the idea of getting your nails done first
I love dark nail colors but I always think I look silly with them on
diana(mymarblerye) — February 7, 2010 @ 7:43 am
I love tapas! The bachelorette party I just went to started at a tapas restaurant as well! Drinks + sharing food= fun fun fun!
Lindsay Perrone (goodiesgalore) — February 7, 2010 @ 7:50 am
See–thats just my kind of bachelorette party. I’m kinda lame and hate the ones where you get dragged over the city to different bars and a strip club or two. Your night looked perfect!!
Also, Lans Nail salon is really great too. It’s on Tremont.
Kirsten — February 7, 2010 @ 8:09 am
I love Trident! I was just there for the first time too a couple weeks ago. They have great fresh juices
Cait (Cait's Plate) — February 7, 2010 @ 8:12 am
Aw yay! There’s nothing better than a girls night out
I love Newbury street – it’s endless fun 
Sarah (Running to Slow Things Down) — February 7, 2010 @ 8:35 am
I absolutely adore Tapa dishes! It makes for such a social time, and it’s great being able to sample a lil’ of everything rather then eating one large plate. You should check out Ivy in Boston too…that’s another great tapa-style restaurant.
Annie — February 7, 2010 @ 8:53 am
I love Trident! I think they even have sandwiches and stuff so you can have lunch there and stay for hours looking at books. I’ve also seen that tapas place and it looks awesome! Maybe I’ll check it out next time I’m in Boston- this week actually! Going to see the BSO.
Looks like a fun girls’ night!
Jessica @ WHY DONTCHA RUN — February 7, 2010 @ 8:58 am
Oh, what fun! It looks like a nice, low-key bachelorette party with some girlfriends.
I’m glad you had a nice time and got to enjoy some yummy new food. Friends + good food = great time! 
Lauren @ eater not a runner — February 7, 2010 @ 8:59 am
I’ve never stopped in Trident either, but it looks so cute! Glad you had a fun time
Anna @ Newlywed, Newly Veg — February 7, 2010 @ 9:15 am
What a fun day/night!!! Girls’ nights are the best
Your nails look pretty, and I’m the same way– LOVE the dark colors, but hate how bad they look as soon as they chip! Light colors are much easier to maintain!
Jules @ EatDrinkLiveLearn — February 7, 2010 @ 9:25 am
Tina, your post is making me miss living in Back Bay so much! The food at Trident is excellent, too — I highly recommend it.
alexe @ soyaetchocolat — February 7, 2010 @ 9:27 am
I’m glad to see that I’m not the only girl keeping her nails short! I usually go for dark colors in winter too (love deep purple) but, as you say, it’s really hard to maintain. Sally Hansen has a great top coat, it holds my mani much longer than the other brands…
Cole — February 7, 2010 @ 9:44 am
That looks like a great bachelorette party!
Lauren — February 7, 2010 @ 9:51 am
I agree with the other Boston commenters – Tapeo has long been one of my favorite Newbury spots! The Sangria is awesome and I think you got two of my favorite dishes (based on the photos) – the goat cheese and tomatoes & beef and Gorgonzola. I’m salivating just thinking about them! And then there is the bread…heaven in a basket and perfect for slopping up the sauces you don’t finish from the plates. Okay I’ll stop now before I hurt myself…:)
Amy B @ Second City Randomness — February 7, 2010 @ 2:30 pm
Tapas restaurants are so much fun! But definitely a thing to do for a girls night- I don’t think my guy friends understand the concept of sharing so much… my hand ends up getting slapped away!
Scott — February 8, 2010 @ 11:11 am
I’m so glad you finally got to eat at Tapeo, it is definitely one of my favorite casual spots in Boston. So much fun and great food. For a real party at Tapeo though, you need to order a parron! It looks like a vase with a spout, it’s usually filled with Cava, a Spanish white wine, and everyone drinks straight from the parron… you don’t actually drink from the parron, you extend your arm and pour the wine straight into your mouth! Fun!
Ashley @ Good Taste. Healthy Me — February 8, 2010 @ 12:13 pm
OOo I was at that same cafe on Sunday! How funny!