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De-Stress For the Holidays With December Spa Deals

December 2, 2011 | By Kimberlee

Thanksgiving, Black Friday and Cyber Monday have come and gone but some of us still haven’t even begun our holiday shopping yet. We totally get it. But while you are busy getting (or thinking about getting) gifts for every one else on your list, what about you? We have a little gift of our own to pass along: December spa deals! These massages, facials and scrubs should help you unwind after a long day of shopping… or shopping procrastination.

And if you never quite make it to the stores, that’s okay too – Spa & Wellness Gift Cards make the perfect gift for anyone, are on sale through December 31st, and you don’t even have to get off your couch. :)

Body by Melisa in Oakland, California has a 2 Hour Exhausted Shoppers Package: includes Skin Bella Facial Treatment and your choice of Dermasonic Cellulite Treatment, Organic Harvest Sugar Scrub or Healing Massage with Aromatherapy. May be shared with a friend. Special: $140; Originally: $275.

CloudMover Day Spa in Huntington Beach, California has your choice of a Cinnamon Sugar Back Polish and Swedish Massage, HB Facial with Diamond Peel, or Pro-Brazilian Wax. Special: $50 Each.

The New Well Weight Loss & Wellness Center in San Diego, California has a Serenity Facial. Special: $45; Originally: $95.

U-topia Spa in Naples, Florida has your choice of a 60 Minute Bliss Massage or Glisten Body Polish. Special: $70 Each.

Magdalen’s Pure Skincare in Rockville, Maryland has your choice of 60 Minute Signature Facial for $60, normally $120, 60 Minute Slimming Body Wrap for $87.50, normally $175, or Brazilian Bikini Wax for $48, normally $60.

Epiphany Day Spa in Hempstead, New York has a 90 Minute Epiphany Sugar Scrub and Aromatherapy Oil Wrap designed to open the pores and moisturize the body. Special: $75.

Ettia Holistic Day Spa in New York has a Mini-Escape Package: includes 60 Minute Melt Away Massage and Busy Bee Facial. Special: $140; Originally: $200.

California Sun Spa in Toronto, Canada has your choice of A Shocking Lifting Package: includes Virtual Surgery Facial, Manicure and Pedicure for $159, normally $209, A Footsie, Tootsie, and a Little More Package: includes Spa Manicure, Pedicure and Eyebrow Shaping for $74, normally $85, or A Little Piece of Heaven Package: includes Yonka Facial, Manicure and Pedicure for $109, normally $134.

NeoSole Nail Lounge in Flossmoor, Illinois says that winter is not an excuse to neglect your feet. Indulge in our invigorating Peppermint Treatment. Includes Peppermint Scrub, Mask, Peppermint Butter Massage and Peppermint Tea. Also includes OPI Gel Color upgrade for a smudge-free polish. Special: $50; Originally: $75.

L’Institut Sothys New York has a Holiday Cheer Package: includes Seasonal Facial and Mini-Massage. Special: $99; Originally: $135.

Hidden Door Medspa in Roanoke, Texas has your choice of a 80 Minute Hydrating Paraffin Facial and Paraffin Hand Treatment, or 80 Minute Hot Stone Massage with Peppermint or Cranberry Foot Scrub for $80, or Series of Six IPL or Microderm with Peel and complimentary Product Package for $99.

Happy spaaahlidays!

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Lose Weight By Accident With Sarah Jenks: Change Your Underwear

October 31, 2011 | By Sarah Jenks

By Sarah Jenks

Beauty comes from the inside.. but it doesn’t have to stay there. So many women are waiting to buy new clothes, dress up and wear sexy underwear until they’ve lost “the weight.” But did you know that avoiding the beauty basics is actually causing you to keep the weight on?

If you’re walking around in sweat pants, or your old “fat jeans,” you are going to treat your body like an old frumpy, lump. And that usually entails over-eating, skipping workouts and not taking care of ourselves.

If you want to lose weight and keep it off, you need to invest in your beauty NOW. Not 10 pounds from now. Here’s exactly what you need to do this week to break out of your fat frustration:

1. Buy some new clothes: 1 pair of amazing jeans (try Levis), 3 blouses, a hot dress, a conservative dress, and a skirt. You can also go wild on accessories like jewelry and scarves. If you’re worried about wasting money, you can always, take the clothes in, or sell them later. It may feel scary to draw some attention to your body by dressing like a hottie, but trust me, your body will thank you for finally paying attention to her.

2. Get a haircut. Something different and fun. You would look great in side swept bangs.

3. Get ALL NEW UNDERWEAR! Click here to view my favorite brand and how 3 women lost weight just by changing their underwear.

4. Get up 20 minutes early every morning and blow dry your hair and put on makeup. It will make you feel more awake than the extra sleep or a cup of coffee.

5. Wear heels. Just do it.

Want some extra credit? Learn how you can put all these things together and do this sneaky strategy for getting a quick fix for a flat relationship. Click here.

Sarah Jenks, founder of theBreathtakingBride.com, helps women fall in love with their bodies and lose weight through exploring the emotional reasons of why we eat. Sarah believes that you can talk about the benefits of broccoli until you are blue in the face, but real change won’t happen until we pull back the veil of fad diets and calorie counting to reveal the true cause of our over eating. Feeling lost about weight loss? Visit her website to download her free guide: “What to do if you feel fat, hopeless and ready to give up.”

Filed Under: Good + Happy, Health & Wellness Tagged With: Dress Shopping, Hair cut, Haircut, health tips, healthy living, heels, Lose Weight, lose weight by accident, sarah jenks, shopping, weight loss tips

Think Pink: 10 Beauty Products to Shop for the Cure

October 6, 2011 | By Kimberlee

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and we want to do our little part to raise awareness. Many spas offer oncology massages to help breast cancer patients, among all the other ways 96% of spas are giving back. We’re also thrilled to partner with Stillwater Spa in Newport, RI for a second year for our Pink Martini Night. (If you are in the area, you’re invited!)

Women should do everything they can to prevent the disease because the facts are staggering: Each year it is estimated that nearly 200,000 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer and more than 40,000 will lose their battle. You can show your support in various ways – such as helping Melissa’s mom raise $ for her Breast Cancer Walk – and also shopping for the cure. We’ve rounded up 10 great beauty products that are donating to the cause:

Aveda will donate $4 of purchases of their Lend A Hand Relief Hand Lotion during the month of October to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation.

AHAVA will make a donation to The National Breast Cancer Foundation with every purchase of their Hope Blossoms Mineral Bath Salts.

For each purchase of Clinique’s best-selling moisturizer, they’ll donate $10 to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation.

diptyque is partnering with The Pink Agenda, non-profit organization, this Breast Cancer Awareness month and donating 20% of the proceeds from their Mini Pink Rose Candle to support in the fight against breast cancer.

Elizabeth Grant International is donating 20% of the online sales during the month of October from their highly coveted Light Up Your Lips in Sweet Pink to Breast Cancer Awareness programs.

Mama Mio will donate $1 to Look Good…Feel Better for every October purchase of Boob Tube Bust and Neck Firmer made on online . A breast self-exam instructional packet is included with each purchase.

O.P.I. has created the shatter version of their Pink of Hearts nail polish and will be donating $20,000 to Susan G. Komen for the Cure foundation this month.

With each purchase of this Sonia Kashuk 6-piece makeup brush set, Target is donating 15% to The Breast Cancer Research Foundation.

Tweezerman has created a limited edition of their best-selling slant tweezers and will donate a portion of the proceeds to organizations who are in search of a cure.

Philosophy will donate a 100% of the net proceeds of their Shower For The Cure shower gel.

Photo via totalbeauty.com

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10 Must-Make Beauty Stops on Fashion’s Night Out

September 7, 2011 | By Stephanie

All aboard the Glam Train! It’s that magical time of year again, (no, it’s not Spa Week just yet, although booking does begin Monday!) when celebrities, fashion designers and supermodels walk among us: Fashion’s Night Out to kick off Mercedes Benz Fall Fashion Week. Many of your favorite fashion houses, designers and boutiques are hosting extravagant retail celebrations with mini-spa serivces and glorious incentives to spend your paycheck for a good cause. Once you have had your fill of philanthropy via credit card, hit up any one of these hot locations along the trip de glam for mini-spa services from massages, make-up application, hair designs, manicures and lost of celeb spotting. Tweet us @SPAWEEK and tell us who you see on your FNO!

1. Kiehl’s Since 1851, 109 Third Ave. The newest, super fabulous spa in NYC will have Backstreet Boy AJ McLean host’s Kiehl’s Karaoke Karnival. Karaoke contestants will receive complimentary lip balm. Backstreet’s back, alright!

2. Dior, 19 E. 57th St. Dior makeup artist Ricky Wilson will be offering complimentary makeovers featuring their new Velvet Eyes reusable eyeliner patches.

3. Rag & Bone, 119 Mercer St. Co-hosts Carmelo and La La Anthony will be holding court at the SoHo store where you can get a Mini-makeover by Gucci ! Did we mention Halle Berry will be making a guest appearance?

4. Saks Fifth Avenue, 611 Fifth Ave. Get Marc Jacobs Minx Nails manicures, dance to a DJ set with Questlove and visit a braid bar hosted by Rebecca Minkoff and The Man Repeller where you can chose several different styles and accessories with Rebecca Minkoff leather strips!

5. Sephora 5th Avenue, at 48^th Street. “Hollywood’s Guru of Glow,” Kate Somerville, will be at Sephora as part of the “Ask an Expert” panel hosted by Vogue Beauty Director Sarah Brown, Renowned hairstylist Oscar Blandi and Urban Decay cofounder Wende Zomnir. Get stylish with Spa Week spa, Carol’s Daughter and Solange Knowles and learn nail tips from Thea Green, founder of Nails Inc.

6.Betsey Johnson, 138 Wooster St. From 6pm to 10pm, guests can enjoy makeup- sessions by Stila Cosmetics, cupcakes, champagne and a chance to win your very own Betsey tote.

7. MAKE UP FOR EVER Lash Lounge at Sephora SoHo, 555 Broadway. Make Up Forever will teach you how to apply and trick out your false lashes with gems, feathers and beads!

8. L’Occitane en Provence, 146 Spring St. The store will transport fashionistas to the south of France with a series of Provencal skin care and pampering possibilities including rosé wine, French fare and complimentary hand massages. But the real reason to stop by: L’Occitane will raffle off a trip to Provence for two.

9. GUESS by Marciano, 537 Broadway. Bump to beats by DJ DexterLove while getting your mini-makeover-mini-manicure on by NYX Cosmetics. Plus, Guess shoppers who make a $5 donation to The NYC AIDS Fund receive a gift bag filled with goodies.

10. Teen Vogue, Bleecker and W. 11th streets. Teen Vogue is hosting a block party that will include free manicures from Essie.

Want more shop-’til-you-drop action? Here are a few noble, worthy causes to spend, spend, spend: Start at Stuart Weitzman on 625 Madison Ave for a chance to meet Meet Michelle Trachtenberg and Hayden Panettiere as they unveil their Young Hollywood Cares shoe collection that will benefit ovarian cancer research. Then pop next door to Barneys New York,660 Madison Ave. where 10 percent of sales from the store and website will go to the National September 11 Memorial & Museum. Make Carrie Bradshaw proud as you trot down to Manolo Blahnik on W. 54th St. where SJP will be unveiling the shoe she designed. A portion of the proceeds will go to The Fund for Public Schools. Then hail a cab and head down to SoHo to 77 Greene St to Sip on Absolut Vodka cocktails and get down to the beats by DJ Harley Viera Newton at Nicole Miller. Then consider buying yet another tote, one that Miller created one just for the night, and 15 percent of the proceeds for each bag goes to Indego Africa, an organization helping female artisans in Rwanda. Don’t forget to pick up your Offical FNO Gear (benefiting the NYC AIDS Fund) at any one of over 800 locations across NYC.

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15 LA Hotspots and Hidden Gems

May 25, 2011 | By Michelle Joni

Nothing comes close to the golden coast! Before I left for Cali I asked some of my LA blogger friends for their insider hotspots/must-sees/hidden gems in LA that they would recommend to me. I have a lot of work to do (and so little transportation) to get around to all these places, but go and use this list for your own reference next time you’re in LA. These California Girls know what’s up!

From Vivianne Lapointe, www.livefastmag.com

Last night Viv took me out to some of her favorite spots in person – Monsieur Marcel for delectable wine, cheese and mussels, then the brand new Rosewood Tavern (they say the steaks are to die for – we just stopped for a glass of wine), followed by a very Hollywood scene at the Tropicana at the famous Roosevelt Hotel. Awesome night! Here are 3 more of her recommendations:

Banditz Grooming in L.A. A tattoo and barber shop on Melrose

Tenversix boutique : One of Hollywood’s most cherished shopping destinations

Paul & Andre: Nightclub

From Bethany Winters, bethanywinters.com

Yuca’s: BEST Cohinita Pibil tacos I’ve EVER had. EVER.

Lost & Found: My fave store in L.A. for clothing, home goods and kids’ stuff.

Musso & Franks: One of the few legitimate old school places in L.A. – like stepping back in time. At least stop in for the best Martini in town…I promise!

From Romy Raves, romyraves.com

In Santa Monica, I LOVE the deelish Italian at Café Delfini and Giorgio Baldi, drinks at the Penthouse, try an Umami Burger, I have heard Manchego in Santa Monica is a byob tapas joint and Gjelina in Venice is a new hot spot.

Café Delfini

Giorgio Baldi

Penthouse: Rooftop Resturant, Santa Monica

Umami Burger: Gourmet Resturant

Manchego: Fare from Spain

Gjelina in Venice

From TIffany Tse, Stylesophisticate

There’s not one specific place I’d pinpoint, but downtown Los Angeles is the hot place to be nowadays. I highly recommend checking out the gorgeous Disney Concert Hall and eating at Bottega Louie (gorgeous brunch place).