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Spring Fashion Picks: Shoptiques

May 16, 2013 | By Arielle Sidrane

The seasons are (FINALLY.) a-changin’ and all we want to do is shop, shop, shop! If only we had the resources to travel worldwide, hopping from boutique to boutique scooping up exclusive finds and one-of-a-kind pieces from stores in Paris, Beverly Hills and The Hamptons…a girl can dream right?!

Of course she can…and in a way, Shoptiques is helping to make that dream a reality. Shoptiques brings together the best local boutiques worldwide and gives them an outlet to sell merchandise online, to clientele they normally never would have reached.

Bonus: Shoptiques is one of the awesome prizes in our Shop.Spa.Stay. Giveaway – and you could win a $1,000 shopping spree on their site if your name is chosen! Want to get a taste of what that $1,000 could buy you? Here are some of our favorite unique spring fashion picks that we’d totally splurge for:

Indulge your inner Carrie Bradshaw with this plush feather skirt from Afwosh boutique in Paris (Carrie lived there for a bit, too, remember?).

A simple striped maxi in this season’s hottest color (mint, duh) from BE Styled in Coronado, CA.

Sail away in style in this high waisted, vintage inspired sailors bikini from cool Brooklyn, NY boutique Kooj.

Currently coveting…these pink striped cork wedges from Lancaster, PA based boutique That Shuu Girl.

Rock a funky pair of scissor earrings from Miss Hoe, located in SoHo – one of NYC’s trendiest neighborhoods.

Combine two of this seasons biggest trends – cutouts and colorblock – with this supercute dress from Jade’s Closet in Philadelphia, PA.

We would so rock this Coachella-worthy ensemble year round. Found at Number A boutique in Los Angeles.

This Infinity Scarf from Addicted in Salem, MA is the perfect spring color combination, and needs a home in our closet…now.

We may not be planning to head to the French Riviera this summer, but we can certainly tempt our inner French fashionista with a forward-thinking dress from Cancan, in Paris.

The perfect tote bag for our weekend getaways – ironically, this one can be purchased at one of our go-to weekend getaway spots, The Hamptons – at Patricia del Castillo’s boutique.

All of these hot-ticket items and more, all from local boutiques, can be found online at Shoptiques.com!

Filed Under: Beauty & Style, Fashion Tagged With: boutique shopping, fashion picks, Shop.Spa.Stay, Shoptiques, spring fashion

Celeb Moms in the Beauty Biz

April 24, 2013 | By Arielle Sidrane

We appreciate mom all year long, but the time to make sure you show it is coming up in just a few weeks – Mother’s Day! Many moms do it all – taking care of the kids, the house, the husband, the bills, and so much more. And celebrity mamas (aside from their sprawling estates and hired help) are no different! Many A-list mom-treprenuers juggle successful careers, beautiful families, and even have an Academy Award to boot! We wanted to take a minute to give them some credit — especially since many have joined us in the beauty industry by launching product lines, yoga apparel, and more.

In honor of Mother’s Day, here are our favorite Spa Week-approved celebrity mom-trepreneurs:

Alicia Silverstone

She may have caught some media slack for “pre-chewing” baby Bear’s food, but this is one Mama Bear who’s got her act together. Alicia is committed to eco and vegan living, and helps to spread the mantra through a passionate following.

Juice Beauty: Alicia’s commitment to natural products is shown in her collaboration with Juice Beauty. The formulas are made from vegan and organic ingredients and can be found in sustainable packaging made from over 90% of recycled materials. The line includes a cleanser, moisturizer and pretty makeup!

“Kind” Life Brand: The Kind Life is Alicia’s website empire, where followers go for tips on living a happy, whole, and green life from her and her team. It’s an extension of her best-selling book, The Kind Diet, which offers vegan recipes and outlines the benefits of this healthier lifestyle.

Gwyneth Paltrow

Gwyneth drew inspiration from the Bible in naming her little ones Apple and Moses – and then went on to create her own type of sanctuary for devotees – GOOP, where dedicated fans can come to follow (and worship) Gwyneth’s lifestyle advice.

GOOP: GOOP is a weekly subscription website offering tips on everything from homemaking to shopping, wellness and more. And not only that – the site is constantly working with new, exclusive collaborators and selling (often pricey) lifestyle must-haves.

Rachel Zoe

High-powered celeb stylist, Rachel Zoe, doubles as a doting mother to adorable son Skyler. And these days it seems like she’s at it nonstop dreaming up new business ventures, too!

Rachel Zoe Apparel: After years of dressing the hottest names in Hollywood, Zoe got behind the drawing board and finally started her own premium apparel collection – but this trendy line with a designer name tag doesn’t come cheap.

DreamDry: Zoe’s newest venture into the world of blow dry bars is only about two months old – but according to Racked the business can already be described as a booming success! The chic décor is exactly what we’d expect – and we can’t wait to try it out!

Josie Maran

This former VS Angel decided to spread her beauty wings and fly in 2007 when she launched eco-friendly beauty brand Josie Maran Cosmetics. Moms to be and women everywhere who care about the earth AND looking beautiful are thankful for Maran’s creativity!

Josie Maran Cosmetics Line: Josie Maran Cosmetics is a pioneer in the eco-friendly beauty field, as it was one of the first conscious lines to maintain a feeling of luxury, too. With a cult following of beauty editors, bloggers and celebrities alike, the Josie Maran product line continues to grow and introduce new favorites, including our Spa Week Beauty Editor’s must-have multitasking product, Argan Infinity Cream Intensive Oil!

Jessica Alba

This gorgeous mom got her start as a teenager in films like The Secret World of Alex Mack but boy, has she grown up since! With the additions of Honor and Haven, Jessica Alba now has her own Fantastic Four right at home!

The Honest Co.: Alba is another mom who champions the clean, chemical-free and eco-friendly. Inspired and empowered by motherhood, Alba felt the need to protect her children and ensure that only the safest products were used on them, thus The Honest Co. was born. Retailers of everything from bath and body products to diapers and eco cleaning supplies, consider this a one-stop shop for expectant mamas!

Filed Under: Beauty & Style, Cosmetics, Fashion Tagged With: alicia silverstone, celebrity moms, celebrity product lines, goop, gwyneth paltrow, jessica alba, Josie Maran, Mother's Day, rachel zoe

Denim Spa Jeans from Wrangler

January 17, 2013 | By Arielle Sidrane

Image via VOGUE UK

“Denim” and “spa” aren’t two words we would normally find side by side. We’d prefer to associate spa with plush robes, cozy slippers, luxurious silk and soft cotton. We wouldn’t even consider wearing jeans to a spa appointment – even to just leave in the locker; for fear that they would ruin our relaxed state en route home!

But it’s 2013, and Wrangler has decided that spa and denim do in fact go together. Or, at least now they do. Introducing the newest trend to hit the fashion world: The Denim Spa Jeans line by Wrangler. No, they’re not meant to be worn at the spa (necessarily) but they do come with special moisturizing benefits for your skin. Perfect for the long, cold winter months ahead!

These jeans come in three “finishes” – aloe vera, olive extract, and smooth legs. Smooth legs aims to prevent cellulite, while the other two mainly offer soothing, moisturizing properties. This is being called “cosmetic denim,” AKA jeans to fix a specific problem, like cellulite or wrinkles. And apparently, it might be a trend to look out for. Do you think it’s interesting? Or silly?

The fashion-forward denim will debut on European e-tailer ASOS January 28^th. They’re priced at $135 USD per pair.

Buyer beware: The formula only lasts 15 days. However, to combat this issue there will be a reload spray available for purchase, making sure your jeans are good to go for up to 95 wears. Nevertheless, jeans with an expiration date? Hmph. We’re not sure. What’s your take on this new fad?!

Filed Under: Beauty & Style, Fashion Tagged With: ASOS Denim spa jeans, cosmetic denim, Demin Spa jeans, denim spa, jeans for cellulite, jeans with aloe vera, Lizzie Jagger for Wrangler, moisturizing jeans, spa jeans, Wrangler

Fun, Fashionable NYE Finds Under $50

December 26, 2012 | By Marissa Gold

Maybe you’ve got a date with friends, or maybe you’ve got a date with your couch. Either way, everyone is talking nonstop about New Year’s Eve, and there’s no reason you can’t buy yourself something fun to celebrate the new year! A few eye-catching finds for less than $50:

ASOS Foldover Sequin Clutch is a perfect way to spice up a little black dress.

Type Z Darla Pump goes with almost any color outfit.

Obsessive Compulsive Cosmetics Glitter looks sophisticated as liner, or bold as shadow.

Stila Stay All Day Liquid Liner in Snow is a fun way to mix up the usual cat-eye makeup.

Bobbi Brown High Shimmer Lip Gloss works for daytime just as well as a night out.

Deborah Lippmann I Love the Nightlife Nail Lacquer is a cool chrome color that’s a little edgier than silver.

Have a happy, healthy new year, everyone!

Filed Under: Beauty & Style, Cosmetics, Fashion, Hair & Nails Tagged With: glitter, new year's, new years eve, nye, sequin

2013 Color of the Year: Emerald Green

December 11, 2012 | By Arielle Sidrane

Maybe we should follow the Yellow Brick Road, after all…

In 2013, it’s not only the path to dreams come true, but also a new-found paradise for fashion, beauty, and decor. Yes, it looks like The Wizard finally got his way, because Pantone has officially announced that the 2013 “Color of the Year” is… Emerald Green!

Here at Spa Week, we’re warmly embracing the news because this rich, elegant hue will complement any skin tone or hair color beautifully. Now that we had our fun with 2012’s spunky Tangerine Tango, we’re ready to go in a different direction.

It goes without saying that this color will be popular in fashion, accessories, and the like. But what we’re really excited to see is the breath-taking beauty trends sure to come out of this announcement. In fact, Sephora.com already has a teaser up for the highly anticipated 2013 “Color of the Year” collection. This exciting announcement was just made last week, so we’re expecting the new products to start pouring in any second now. But if you want to be one of the first to master this trend, grab these beauty products that were a little bit ahead of their time…

Eye Shadow

Be bold: These lusty shades would look gorgeous paired next to any color eyes…and you’ll certainly be making a statement!

Shown: Make Up Forever Aqua Cream Shadow in Emerald Green, $23 / MAC Eye Shadow in Steamy $15

Nail Polish

Hop on board: The country’s nail obsession shows no signs of slowing…be the first to sport what’s sure to be one of the hottest colors of the New Year!