Lazy Sunday Outfit Idea: Sassimi Bamboo Sicily Spa Lounger

July 25, 2012 | By

By Arielle Sidrane

What do you like to do to relax on a lazy Sunday?

Watching TV, delving into a good book, lounging by the pool or indulging in a hot stone massage at a local spa are some of our personal favorite options. But what can really make or break a lazy day is our apparel.

Do you find yourself most comfortably clad when laying around in a bathrobe, sweatpants, or are there some days you never even change out of pajamas?

It seemed to us like sweatpants were the lazy day uniform of choice until Sassimi’s Sicily Bamboo Spa Lounger arrived at the office. The luxuriously soft (and eco-friendly) bamboo material feels just like traditional bathrobes, but it looks more like a cute little dress.

And consider this: You won’t have to worry about your face mask staining your favorite t-shirt.

Tell us – Do you think the bathrobe is making a comeback? Are you a fan of these modern ‘lounger’ robes? Let us know your relaxation wear of choice below.

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Little Luxury Review: Dr. Loretta FACE ERASE

March 7, 2012 | By

The Little Luxury: Dr. Loretta FACE ERASE Total Makeup Remover

Relationship status: Bedtime buddies for the past few weeks

How it works: With just one pump, a few circular motions and some warm water, this milky cream cleanser completely purifies my skin of dirt, oil and makeup after a long day.

Why I love erasing my face: Last Fall Spa Week I had a smart peel with Shannon at Exhale. She used a milk cleanser on my face instead of gel (Shannon told me gel cleansers are great for oily skin but can be super harsh on dry skin like mine). Ever since then I have been desperately searching both drug and department stores for a rich and creamy cleanser. About two weeks ago I found Dr. Loretta’s products and feel in love… so much so that I asked Dr. Loretta herself if I could interview her on Spa Week Daily and she said YES! Read all about my chat with Dr. Loretta HERE.

Does it do what it says it’ll do? Yes! This stuff works wonders on my dry, flaky skin, leaving it calm and clean without a blotchy or too-tight feeling.

Ideal for: Sensitive skin like mine or red or Roasacea-prone, sensitive eyes and contact lens users.

Sleep pretty darling: The lavender scent is a huge bonus! I especially look forward to washing my face before bed (before I used to skip on nightly cleansing and totally regretted it in the morning!). The aroma of lavender paired with the warm water helps me get ready for a good night’s sleep.

An unexpected moisturizer: This unique formula acts as a moisturizing conditioner for my eyebrows, lashes, and eyelids without leaving filmy residue. (Also: A reminder to apply actual face moisturizer after ANY cleanser.)

What’s up, Doc? Dr. Loretta is the first line on the market to provide broad spectrum antioxidant protection from nitrogen as well as oxygen free radicals. This means your skin is even more protected from harmful smog, smoke and environmental pollutants that can harm and age your skin.

Best of all: You get a state-of-the-art cleanser, developed by an award-winning dermatologist for just $19.

Hot Stone Scale (1-6): 6

This Little Luxury Report was brought to you by: Stephanie Cavataro

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Little Luxury Review: Kanshi Instantly Refreshing Foot Spray

December 22, 2011 | By

The Little Luxury: Kanshi Instantly Refreshing Foot Spray

Relationship status: Boot Buddies

How we met: After work I try to make it over to the gym to blow off some steam. Usually I slip off my leather boots and right into my sneaks – but the other day I noticed that my feet and ankles were a little swollen and, I am ashamed to say, a little smelly.  Not like your dad’s-work-boots-stinky, but more like I-wear-these-boots-everyday-stinky. I told a friend about my embarrassing observation and she recommended I find a foot spray that could freshen up my footsies in between work and the gym. That’s when I found Kanshi’s Instantly Refreshing Foot Spray.

To use: Hold the bottle 10-12 inches away from your foot. Give the nozzle a quick pump and spritz two-three times on the top and bottom. Let air dry.

How it works: After a good misting, my feet felt instantly revitalized and ready for my gym session. The refreshing formula is infused with triple mint to instantly perk up your pieds (that’s feet, in French). And, it has Horse Chestnut extract that helps to improve circulation. No more swollen feet!

Best of all… It ALSO has Lemon Myrtle that provides natural anti-microbial benefits. So feel free to spritz on your feet before you take your shoes off.

It might just be me but… I like to spritz a bit in my shoe to fight any lingering odors in my sneaks/boots plus the anti-microbial affect makes me feel better about myself and my shoes.

What’s more… It’s only $10! Hello stocking-stuffer (Get it?…stockings…feet…).

It might just be me (again) but… I tried spritzing this on my face as an impromptu toner, and I really liked the way it felt! It helped to set my mineral make-up too and it totally assisted in relieving my mini morning hangover when I misted it on my face to cool my hot, dehydrated skin after a long night out.

Hot Stone Scale (1-6): 6

This Little Luxury Report was brought to you by: Stephanie Cavataro

 

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Little Luxury Review: Repêchage Relaxation Stay-cation Gift Package

December 16, 2011 | By

The Little Luxury: Repêchage Relaxation Stay-cation Gift Package (includes Sea Spa Mineral Bath Salts and 60 Eye Rescue Pads)

Relationship status: Bath Buddies

Nickname: Holiday Hangover Cure

Get in the mood: Sprinkle a generous amount of Mediterranean bath salt in your tub of warm water and slip into your own personal oasis. Pluck two Rescue Pads out of the convenient screw-cap jar and gently place them over your eyes. Sit back, relax and drift off into peaceful rejuvenation.

The moment I fell in love: The instant I closed my eyes and the second my tootsies hit the water.

How it works: The soothing little bath crystals contain the moisturizing power of seven essential oils to help revive your skin: Lavender, Grapefruit, Peppermint, Spearmint, Cucumber, Rosewood, and Mandarin Orange. These ingredients fight body acne and dermatitis, promote the tightening of your skin, fight inflammation and ease soreness. The plush eye pads are saturated with seaweed to replenish moisture and fight puffiness along with green and black teas that are rich in natural anti-oxidant polyphenols that act as powerful free radical fighters to promote anti-aging benefits.

Does it do what it says it’ll do? Yes! After a long night of high, high heel-clad partying and too much eggnog, just escape to your salt bath with your eye pads in tow and before you know it, you’ll be ready to do it all over again tomorrow night.

The thing you’ll love most: The smell… The aromatherapy blend of the essential oils from the bath salts and the light, fresh fragrance of the cooling eye pads will delight your senses and relax your mind.

Why it’s worth the splurge: Usually costing around $70 when purchased separately, this full-size gift set is a steal at just $55.

It’s the perfect gift because: It comes in a sleek plastic blue gift box and is adorned with an festive holiday bow – no wrapping needed!

You could be here: 

Hot Stone Scale (1-6): 6

This Little Luxury Report was brought to you by: Stephanie Cavataro

 

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Little Luxury Reviews – We Want to Hear From YOU!

December 12, 2011 | By

In order to give you the best, most trusted advice on the latest health, wellness and beauty products, we’ve tested loads of products over the years in our Little Luxury Reports. Lotions, creams, serums, sprays… you name it, we’ve tried it. In the upcoming New Year, not only will we continue to feature the hottest, most sought-after products in our newly revamped Little Luxury Reviews, we’ve also added a reader reviews section where you, too, can voice your opinion and share your feedback. We want to hear what you think! Completely agree with our review? Tell us! Think we missed the mark? Give us your recommendation! Know another way to use a product? Share it! At the bottom of every Little Luxury Review there will be a button, like this :

Click it and you’ll be able to rate the product, just like we do! Then add your comments, suggestions, reviews, tips, tricks, loves, hates – everything. Check back often for updated products and to add your own reviews.

Or – do you have an amazing product you want to share with the world? Be a guest blogger on Spa Week Daily by submitting your Little Luxury Review (in the format of our other LLRs) to daily at spaweekmedia dot com.

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