Before thousands of Spa Week appointments from October 10th – 16th, we sent some lucky bloggers from all across the country to the spa to try out some $50 Spa Week treatments before the actual Event. We brought you the experiences of Mommy Niri, The Style and Beauty Doctor, The Blay Report and Lip Gloss Break, but now it’s time to see even more behind the scenes spa! Below is a list of all of the exciting services they were able to take advantage of, with links to each of their respective spa features. This is the perfect way to get the inside scoop on some fun and interesting Spa Week treatments that you may have missed this season AND that you can still take advantage of during Spa Week: Extended at spas near you. Let’s take a look…

Blogger: Franki, Life in a Venti Cup
Sneak Peek Post: Scheduled: Monday Relaxation
Spa Week Spa: A Better Body – The Spa at II Creeks
Treatments: 50 Min II Creeks Signature Massage and 75 Minute Soothing Hot Stone Pedicure
Where: Dallas, TX
Extending: until Oct. 21


Blogger: Becca, Our Crazy Boys
Sneak Peek Post: Spa Week, Yes Please
Spa Week Spa: Omni Tucson National Golf Resort & Spa
Treatment: 50 Min Anti-Aging Facial and Non-Surgical Face Lift
Where: Tucson, AZ
Extending: until Oct. 21


Blogger: Bill and Chris, Fine Homes Las Vegas
Sneak Peek Post: $50 Calming Exfolianting Pear & Apple Body Scrub and Fun Pedicure Treatments
Spa Week Spa: The Spa at The Mirage & Kim Vo Salon
Treatments: 50 Min Spa Week Pear & Apple Body Scrub and 50 Min Spa Week Spa Pedicure
Where: Las Vegas
Extending: until Oct. 23

Blogger: Noreen, Spa Trade
Sneak Peek Post: It’s That Time of Year again: Spa Week!
Spa Week Spa: Spa at the Ponte Vedra Inn & Club
Treatments: 50 Min Signature Deep Cleansing Ponte Vedra Facial and 50 Min Orange Blossom Body Facial
Where: Jacksonville, FL
Extending: until Oct. 23

Blogger: Anitra, The Mama Zone
Sneak Peek Post: Spa Week’s $50 Spa Treatments
Spa Week Spa: Synergy Spa
Treatment: 65 Min Warm Honey Almond Manicure and Pedicure: Includes Soak, Exfoliation and Soothing Massage
Where: Raleigh, NC
Extending: until Oct. 23

Blogger: Charlene, Charlene Chronicles
Sneak Peek Post: Tips for Getting a Facial
Spa Week Spa: MZ Skin Care
Treatment: 60 Min Power C Radiance
Where: Chestnut Hill, MA
Extending: Extending until Oct. 23


Blogger: Niri, Mommy Niri
Sneak Peek Post: How to Look 16 Years Younger Like Mommy Niri
Spa Week Spa: Visible Difference Day Spa
Treatment: 50 Min Hydrating, Deep Cleansing and Oxygenating Facial
Where: Andover, MA
Extending: until Oct. 24
Blogger: Gina, Mommy Posh
Sneak Peek Post: Spa Week Review: Pretty Face Medi Spa
Spa Week Spa: Pretty Face Medi Spa
Treatment: 60 Min Truly Organic Facial Customized to Skin Type
Where: Montrose, NY
Extending: until Oct. 30

Blogger: Stephanie, Pretty City NYC
Sneak Peek Post: Spa Week Review for Deva Spa
Spa Week Spa: Deva Spa
Treatment: 45 Minute Express Facial
Where: New York City
Extending: until Oct. 30
Blogger: Amanda, Fashion Indie
Sneak Peek Post: James Corbett Studio & Spa Will Heal Your Mind, Body & Soul
Spa Week Spa: James Corbett Studio & Spa
Treatment: 60 Min Body Release Massage
Where: New York City
Extending: until Oct. 30

Blogger: Channing, The Blay Report, Channing in the City
Sneak Peek Post: Blaynistas Invade Carol’s Daughter
Spa Week Spa: The Back Room Hand and Foot Spa at Carol’s Daughter
Treatment: Sweet Almond Treat Manicure and Pedicure including Cuticle Treatment and Gift with Purchase of Almond Cookie Frappe Body Lotion
Where: NYC
Extending: until Oct. 30

Blogger: Monica Johnson, Philly Health Watch
Sneak Peek Post: Philadelphia Spa Week October 10-17th
Spa Week Spas: Lux Spa and Fitness and DermaCenter Medical Spa
Treatments: Lux’s Aveda Chakra Massage, DermaCenter’s Microdermabrasion
Where: Philadelphia
Extending: Lux until Oct. 24, DermaCenter until Oct. 30
Blogger: Laura, 24/7 Style
Sneak Peek: Hey Chicago! Elizabeth Adam Taking Part in Spa Week!
Spa Week Spa: Elizabeth Adam Salon And Day Spa
Treatments: 60 Min AVEDA Botanical Hair and Scalp Ritual with Shoulder and Neck Massage and Complimentary Blow-Out, 60 Min Elizabeth Adam ECHO2Plus Oxygen Face Treatment
Where: Chicago
Extending: No

Blogger: Lisa, Fantabulously Frugal
Sneak Peek Post: Get $50 Spa Treatments Thanks to Spa Week!
Spa Week Spa: Elizabeth Adam Salon And Day Spa
Treatment: 60 Min Elizabeth Adam ECHO2Plus Oxygen Face Treatment
Where: Chicago
Extending: No

Blogger: Sarah, Capitally Frugal DC
Sneak Peek Post: Spa Week Sneak Peek {Whole Health Medspa}
Spa Week Spa: Whole Health Medical Center & Medspa
Treatment: Organic Facial Treatment
Where: Alexandria, VA – DC Metro Area
Extending: No
Blogger: Tracy, Everything She Wants
Sneak Peek Post: Get $50 Spa Treatments During Spa Week, October 10-16!
Spa Week Spa: Red Door Spa
Treatments: Stress Melter Ritual with Exfoliation, Aroma Therapeutic Body Wrap and Relaxing Scalp Massage, Renewal Facial for All Skin Types and Spiced Eden Pedicure with Pressure Point Massage and Warm Paraffin Treatment
Where: New York City, Nationwide
Extending: No
Blogger: Angela, Lip Gloss Break
Sneak Peek Post: Take a Lip Gloss Break for Absolute Beauty
Spa Week Spa: Indigo Salon, Spa & Boutique
Treatment: 75 Min Absolute Beauty Package
Where: Canton, MI
Extending: No
Blogger: Danielle, The Style and Beauty Doctor
Sneak Peek Post: Lipomassage: Just What The Syle and Beauty Doctor Ordered
Spa Week Spa: Smooth Synergy
Treatment: 45 Min Integral Lipomassage
Where: New York City
Extending: No 

We sent dozens bloggers all across the country to preview some Spa Week appointments to give you a sneak peek at Fall Spa Week’s #50dollartreatments everywhere! Hot off the heals of a stressful NYC Fashion Week, we sent Danielle from The Style and Beauty Doctor to Smooth Synergy in NYC to try the 45 Min Integral Lipomassage that they were offering for Spa Week for  just $50. (more…)

Is your chin trying to land a role in a Doublemint Gum commercial? Did someone tell your mother she has your arms? Do you have hate handles (why they’re called love handles, I’ll never know)? Meet your new spa BFF, Smooth Synergy Spa in New York City, a spa on the cutting edge of spa technology when it comes to toning, lifting, firming and shaping any of your less-than-satisfactory body parts. Miley Cyrus went there for a spray tan once—I’m sure once that girl sees her first body part that can’t be tamed, she’ll be back in a heart beat (for love).

I’ve been exploring two of Smooth Synergy’s signature body-contouring treatments: The LipoMassage by Endermologie, using their brand new Integral machine, and a Microcurrent Facelift, or what I like to call a chin-chiseling mission, one of their tried and true treatments. Let’s take them one at a time.

First: The Lipomassage by Endermologie

This treatment uses various massaging wands to tone and lift the skin on your body. It also serves to get your circulation pumping and release toxins. I only did one treatment of this so I can’t tell you personally that I dropped 4 inches (sigh), but I will tell you that I did feel ever-so-slightly slimmer walking out of there. They have clients who come and do this treatment once or twice a week and see phenomenal results. Check out the video for all the details. They are offering this treatment for Spa Week for $50 April 11-7, so if you’re interested, this would be a great time to check it out.

Next: the Microcurrent Facelift

This treatment I did for 5 sessions, so I can tell you with confidence: I absolutely saw a difference. I chose to do this treatment because a highly defined jawline has always been on the top of my wishlist; I feel it is one of those features that instantly makes one look 10 times better. And by one, I mean me.

Microcurrent Chin Chiseling

The treatment works as such: First, they put a layer of chocolate mousse on your face. This is not a joke. It’s the spa version so don’t eat it, but breathe in because it smells delicious and might curb your cravings. Next, currents (micro though they may be) are quite literally rolled onto your face with a metal rolling device that is hooked up to a machine that looks a little like a  small airplane’s cockpit. There are buttons and levers and about 102 colored wires coming out of it, and one of them connects to the device that rolls onto your face, and one of them connects to the device that rests on your shoulder like the “other side of the battery”—it has to charge you from two points to work.

Michele Fleites was my esthetician, and she is fantastic. You know why? Because I could actually feel her sculpting out my chin and cheekbones, pressing harder and deeper into those sweet spots that would give my face an optimal chisel. It is a very strange sensation, I’m not going to lie. If you didn’t know what was going on, you might think there was a mini power drill lodged in your gums. The currents can be turned up or down, and the higher it was the better it performed, but that also meant it got more sensitive. Michele was great at pushing me to the brink of my sensitivity threshold so that I’d get the most out of each hour-long session.

Digging deep into the cheekbones

After both sides of my face were complete with two different types of currents, the chocolate mousse was wiped off and replaced with a skin moisturizer to go. The results? A slightly leaner face. A slightly more defined jawline. A few people noticed, which I didn’t expect. Immediately after each treatment was when I noticed the difference most each time, and I started to see changes after the 2nd treatment. I definitely don’t look like Mila Kunis, but I’m pretty excited to see any improvement at all.

NOTE: I did take before and after pictures, but I don’t think they do a good job of showing the difference because I didn’t get the angles exact. Anyone can fudge before and after pictures, by the way– just change the angle! So you’ll just have to trust me.

Microcurrent, as described by Smooth Synergy: This breakthrough approach to non-invasive skin care uses advanced wave forms that work with the body’s own biological currents to put the face through a premium “workout” to lift and tone the muscles.   The Diamond Dynamic Wave Form Therapy Program amplifies the skin’s own rejuvenating abilities to strengthen the muscles and bring youthful definition to the face.  Sagging skin, poor color (especially around the eyes), acne and enlarged pores are some of the problems that show in the face. However, these are just the apparent signs. Internal clogging is the more serious problem that can be so detrimental to our overall health and well being. When the internal organs of the body are sluggish, the result is a continuing back up that can result in tired, older-looking skin.  Enlisting the body’s support and cooperation is essential to help reverse the signs of aging. This system gently and effectively works to bring the face back to optimal youthfulness and vitality.

SPA WEEK DAILY DEAL: This Microcurrent Facelift is not one of their Spa Week treatments, but if you’d like to give it a shot, tell them I sent you and they will give you half off ($100 instead of $200) for your first session if you get it with their Spa Week facial—and they’ll extend the offer for anytime in April. Give it a go!

Smooth Synergy
686 Lexington Avenue, Suite 3N
New York, NY 10022
212.397.0111
http://www.smoothsynergy.com

$50 Spa Week treatments -

• 60 Min Island Escape Synergy Massage
• 60 Min Springtime Glow Synergy Facial
• 45 Min Integral Lipomassage or Laser Hair Removal Choice of Underarms, Bikini or Lip

If Spa Week and Fashion Week had a baby, it would look a little something like this:

Here’s the story. Yesterday I had a Lipomassage at Smooth Synergy Cosmedical Spa in New York City, the first spa to offer the superior CelluM6 Integral Machine, a non-invasive piece of spa technology that smooths, tones, and tightens your body so you can look like Gwenyth, Wonderwoman, or you at 17 again.

What does one wear for such this procedure of rolling away your cellulite and shrinking your fat cells? Exhibit A, an opaque white glorified body stocking:

This is what the ensemble looks like in its usual setting, as the technician Tamara sculpts my buttox by rolling the wand in computer-guided motions.

Being that it’s Fashion Week, I tweeted what was on my mind as a lay in this awkward yet form-fitting piece of spattire: Think I can I throw a jacket over this and head to Lincoln Center?

Almost immediately I got a tweet back: Do it.

If you know me at all, you know I take no challenge lightly, especially one that involves bringing a peculiar spa uniform into the most fashionable place on earth. PETA and the spa purists may throw red paint on me, but I’m willing to risk it.

Tonight, join me live as I make my rounds to the debut of White Trash Beautiful, a new fashion line by Nikki Lund and Bon Jovi at 6:30… followed by Gwen Stefani’s L.A.M.B. show at Lincoln Center at 8. Now that I have the iPhone I will livestream as much of the action as possible! Tune in later right here as the girl in the giant pantyhose hits the scene.

Live TV : Ustream

PS… Look who randomly walked by during my little photo shoot… ma girls Ashley and Rie from LuxurySpot.com! They say coincidence, I say they were just stalking to see me in a body spandex.

and PPS… going to the bathroom is just as annoying as it looks.

Not all allergies are created equal. Last week we were invited to Smooth Synergy in New York City to test out a treatment touted as having the ability to not only sculpt your face, but also de-puff the eyes, clear sinuses and reduce allergies. We sent Dina, Spa Week Account Manager and sneezer extraordiare, to decide if the CelluM6 Integral Machine at Smooth Synergy was the real deal. Here’s her recap:

I’m almost 30, and my eyes are the only thing that are showing my age (or so I tell myself). I also have epic allergies that make my eyes puffy and baggy most mornings. In other words, my eyes are doing wonders for my appearance.

Enter the Endermolift treatment at Smooth Synergy in Manhattan. It’s the only place in the city that offers this de-puffing and contouring, complexion-reviving and lymph node-draining treatment using the CelluM6 Integral machine.

Endermolift is designed to target different problem areas, which means the treatment can be used to tone your neck, sculpt your cheekbones, even slim down a double chin. But when it came to my choice of problem area  – the eyes had it.

My 20 minute-long session with Tamara and the CelluM6 Integral, left me looking visibly refreshed and younger. My cheeks were plumped, my bags diminished, and my around-the-eye wrinkles made less visible. Added bonus: my sinuses felt relieved, too. Amazing.

How does it work? The machine gently delivers “micro-beats” into the problem area. These micro-beats stimulate cells and kick-start their natural production of collagen and elastin.

CelluM6 Integral in action - the difference around the eyes was noticeable!

Smooth Synergy suggests weekly treatments in order to see the best possible benefits and offers special bundled pricing (such as one free treatment when you buy six.) Their prices range from $120 for the eye treatment up to  $200 for a complete face, neck and décolleté anti-aging treatment.