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Here’s to a happy and healthy New Year!

“During the holidays, I love to put Maison du Chocolat almonds in little silver bowls on the table and serve Levain cookies with hot chocolate for dessert. Also, I send everyone I love a card with a donation in their honor to Citymeals-on-Wheels.”

Kirna Zabete’s Sarah Easley and Beth Buccini are Best Dressed in resort.

New Year’s Resolution: “To exfoliate daily.”
Three ways to look younger without surgery…
Exfoliate: “Exfoliation gives you that easy glow of a young person ‘in love.’ It brings the young healthy cells to the surface and allows for more even pigmentation and less visible flaws.”
Protect: “Wear big Tory sunglasses every day. They make a huge difference, because when you’re not wearing them you’re squinting, which contributes to eye fatigue and ultimately signs of aging.”
Treat: “Get a non-invasive, in-office treatment—Ultherapy is a new non-surgical procedure using time-honored ultrasound imaging to treat lax skin on the face and neck.”

Why we love it: A red lip is shorthand for glamour and confidence—and it’s especially appropriate during the holidays.

Beauty tip: Even rouge novices can dabble. If you’re new to red, try a gloss. It’s sheer, non-committal and easy to pull off. If you’re more experienced, try a lip stain—it looks modern and will last you from a party’s start to finish. If you want to go bold, opt for a vibrant red in matte, the finish of the season.

A look back at the women who were our Best Dressed in 2010….

“Holidays are a time when so much focus is put on celebrating our loved ones. Because of this, I like to slow down and focus on myself with a 5-10 minute facial massage with a rich moisture mask. Doing this while soaking in a tub will do wonders for the body, mind and spirit! If you wake and find yourself with puffy morning-after holiday party eyes, try this surefire trick. Chill two teaspoons in a cup of ice water, then place on eyes. The puff really calms down!”

Jimmy Choo President and Co-founder Tamara Mellon shares her resort wish list.

“Makeup always looks better when your skin is glowing and in good shape. The key to making this happen is to exfoliate and moisturize your skin. During the holiday season, I exfoliate often with Origins Modern Friction. Its gentle dermabrasion gives you a glow like you just went for microdermabrasion but without the redness. Then I use Origins Drink Up intensive mask. It’s an overnight mask, so you can multitask while you sleep. It’s like getting a facial while you are sleeping!”

What’s the best antidote to all this snow? Hot chocolate, of course. Here, our top 10 spots to grab a cup.

City Bakery

New York, NY
We’re not just biased (it’s around the corner from our office)—City Bakery has the perfect marshmallow-to-cocoa ratio.

Mindy’s Hot Chocolate

Chicago, IL
It’s the coziest place in Chicago.

Angelina

Paris, France
Angelina’s Chocolat Africain is a must for locals and tourists.

La Châtelaine Chocolat Co

Bozeman, MT
Sip rich European cocoa in the middle of the Rocky Mountains—the best of both worlds.

Compartes Chocolatier

Los Angeles, CA
We hear even Marilyn Monroe was a fan.

Holy Cacao

Austin, TX
The Frozen Mexican Hot Chocolate has a little extra kick.

Shake Shack

New York, NY
We always order the Salted Peanut Butter Hot Chocolate.

Kakawa Chocolate House

Santa Fe, NM
Kakawa serves anything from an Aztec warrior’s recipe to a version Thomas Jefferson (a noted hot chocolate fan) would have drunk in the 1790s.

Plaza Hotel FC Chocolate Bar Pop-up

New York, NY
A perfect spot to recharge after shopping on Madison Avenue.

Vosges Haut-Chocolat

Interesting blends to ship anywhere in the U.S.