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Mar
04
2010

Spa Week Daily Drugstore Frenzy: Top 8 Cheapie Mascaras

 great20lashIf you follow us on Twitter or are a fan of us on Facebook, you’ve probably seen that we like to pepper you with questions about all kinds of crazy things. We always like to hear your responses - but I think the question we asked this week might have garnered our biggest response yet.

You see, we wanted to know what your favorite drugstore standbys are - whether you swear by a $3 blush, a $5 eyeshadow palette, or $2 makeup removing towelettes, the aisles of the drugstore are full of treasures waiting to be discovered. Well, we got SO many responses that we’re going to be doling them out over the next week or so!

Mascara was one of the most popular recommendations from you, so we’re starting out with the all-star lash paint lineup. Here were the 8 that appeared on our hallowed social network feeds or are favored by the lovely ladies in our office.

Spa Week Daily’s picks
1. L’Oreal Extra Volume Hydra Plumping Collagen, $7.95 at drugstore.com
2. CoverGirl Lash Blast Luxe, $7.99 at drugstore.com
3. Maybelline Full ‘N Soft, $6.59 at drugstore.com

Reader picks
4. Almay One Coat Triple Effect, $8.19 at drugstore.com, @EpicSkin
5. Maybelline Great Lash BIG, $5.99 at drugstore.com, Patrice Pereira-Adore, Rebecca Frommer, and Sandy Savidge Hetherington
6. L’Oreal Voluminous, $7.29 at drugstore.com, @debseverini
7. Cover Girl Professional All-in-One, $4.99 at drugstore.com, @SpaBeauty
8. Rimmel Lash Extender $7.49 at drugstore.com, Kate Kvilhaug

It’s not too late to make your voice heard - comment, tweet, or post your drugstore faves of any type, and see them here over the course of the next week!

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Mar
02
2010

Life Advice from Dr. Seuss

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 This may not seem
Very important, I know.
But it is. So I’m bothering
Telling you so.
–Dr. Suess’s Sleep Book

Happy Birthday to Theodor Geisel, whom you may know better as Dr. Seuss! Who among us didn’t grow up on his books? You know what I mean…being read Ham & Eggs and The Cat in the Hat as a bedtime story, watching How the Grinch Stole Christmas every December, reading The Lorax as an introduction to environmentalism, getting Oh the Places You’ll Go! for a high school graduation gift…the guy had quite the monopoly going.

Dr. Seuss’s warm-hearted, wonderfully weird children’s books, populated by their cast of furred and feathered humanoid creatures, were as entertaining to kids as they were instructive to adults. Above all else, his work encouraged kids and adults alike to take moments out of their day for things that were purely joyful, serving no purpose more important than relaxation and time spent together. It’s not a bad message, and in honor of Dr. Seuss, sit down today to take a little time for your own enjoyment! After all–it’s doctor’s orders.

When you think things are bad,
when you feel sour and blue,
when you start to get mad…
you should do what /I/ do!
–Did I Ever Tell You How Lucky You Are?

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Mar
02
2010

Little Luxury Report: The WRAPADOO (And we’re giving one away!)

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Today we invited Tammy Gibson of A Mom In Red High Heels to tell us about one her favorite Little Luxuries. And she didn’t stop there… she also hooked up a GIVEAWAY! Read on.

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The Little Luxury: Wrapadoo, a plush, ultra-luxurious hair wrap for women and girls of all hair types.

Relationship Status: The first thing I put on when I get out of the shower. It’s an essential luxury for my hair!

Why Wrapadoo does it best: Hello? Have you seen the designs? Plush textures, beautiful colors and patterns, secured with a beautiful jewel…it’s old Hollywood Glamour for modern women and girls!

Advice for new Wrapadoo users: Stick it, Twist it, Loop it- Wrapadoo it! Three simple steps to healthier, frizz-free hair! Use to keep humidity off of hair while relaxing in the tub or wrap freshly washed hair to absorb water without breaking your hair or adding to frizziness like towel drying can.

Bonus: Using a Wrapadoo preserves expensive extensions, weaves and keratin treatments!

Luxury care for your hair: This quality product will last you for years and considering you’ll use it at least every time you wash your hair, the cost per use is practically nothing! Wrapadoo for women-$70; Girls $60; Mother-Daughter set $130. Wrapadoo.com

Spa-padoo: Canyon Ranch Spa in Tuscon, AZ and distributed through a Luxury Hotel/Spa in Bermuda. Watch for Wrapadoo to be distributed through other luxury hotels and spas coming soon!

Hot Stone Scale: 6 out of 6

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THE GIVEAWAY: That’s right, the woman in the picture above could be you! To enter our Wrapadoo giveaway, come up with an alternative tag line for the product that is quirky, fun, glamorous— whatever you think. Write your answer in the comments below by Friday 3/5,  at midnight. One winner will be chosen based upon creativity and announced on Monday. Be sure to link to your email our Twitter!

*Free shipping for the winner, only within the US.

THE WINNER, as chosen by the Founder of Wrapadoo herself, Cynthia Saito: @Whirlwindjenn

HER ANSWER: “WrapADoo - From wet and wild to sleek and styled!”

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Mar
01
2010

Japan Does Not Like Dudes on Airplanes

Calm before the storm.

Calm before the storm.

Japan is taking a stand against a serious injustice that touches all of us: the daily indignity–nay, the daily TORMENT–of co-ed bathrooms.

Soon, female passengers on Japan’s All Nippon Airlines will enjoy express bathroom visits on international flights, courtesy of a designated female-only bathroom that men will only be able to use in case of an emergency, or an all-male flight (no word on whether ANA considers an all-male flight an emergency?) An All Nippon spokesperson explained that the decision was made because “men often leave the seats up.” And, just like that, All Nippon became the first major airline to make a business decision based on a popular source of conflict on sitcoms. Business history!

Surveys showed that 90% of female passengers supported the idea of female-only bathrooms, but we’re willing to bet guys might bristle at the idea of being kept out of certain lavatories. Bold move, Japan - making the skies more orderly and bathroom lines longer since 2010. Guys, what do you think?

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Mar
01
2010

Spring Clean Yourself with March Spa Deals!

white-flowerCongratulations, everyone! We officially made it. It’s now March and while the month may be coming in like a lion, we have it on good authority it’ll be going out like a lamb. So you know what that means. It’s time for SPRING CLEANING. Time to whip yourself into tip-top shape in time for April showers and May flowers. And with the help of our March Spa Deals, nothing could be easier. Check out some of our picks for revealing the new you below. There are plenty more in our Spa Deals directory!

Spiff Up Your Mug
–Enzyme Papaya Peel at Skin Therapie in Florida
–Chateau Antioxidant Winery Facial at Chateau Elan in Georgia
–Photorejuvenation (buy one get one free!) at Millenium Medical in Maryland
–Botox Special at Parma Spa and Wellness Center in Virginia

Brand-New Body
–Thai Bomb Massage at Enliven Body Works in New York
–50 Min Bamboo Skin Smoother at The Spa at Four Seasons Hotel Houston in Houston

Perfect Heads, Tips, and Toes
–50% off Brazilian Keratin Hair Treatment at Vida Emanuel European Day Spa in Beverly Hills
–50 Min New Dry Manicure with Invigorating Pedicure at Skin Innovations Skin Care & Spa in Massachusetts

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