As the creator of Arizona's little pink book to the spas, ArizonaSpaGirls.com, I've made it my mission to share the inspiration and self-realization that comes from the spa experience. My first book, "The Complete Idiot's Guide to Girlfriend Getaways," is a travel book for girls who just want to have fun and as one book reviewer wrote, comes "with a side of girly."
Remember those carefree days when you used to just wash your face with soap? Maybe slapped on a moisturizer and called it a day? The new Wonderbar facial soap takes you back to those days but with a higher purpose -- clean, healthy, balanced skin. The not-so-secret secret to the healing prowess of this simple brown bar is Heilmoor, an ancient Austrian clay that over time has sopped up hundreds of super-rich minerals and botanicals. The clay is paired with an algae-derived ingredient called Ch... Read Full Story
Finally free from a long day at work and there's just one thing on your mind--a soak, buff and polish at the corner nail joint. Only problem is you're newly polished toes don't stand a chance in those havoc-wrecking heels. Instead of smudging your new paint job or daring to put tootsies in touch with the parking lot pavement, we've come across an innovative solution called Flexflops. Dubbed the first "emergency" flip-flop, Flexflops fold in half and come packed in a matching cosmetic case pou... Read Full Story
Nothing better than a deep tissue massage after extensive exercise, right? And after the dedication, training, fund-raising efforts and 60-mile odyssey, walkers in the 2009 Arizona Breast Cancer 3-Day will likely be hankering for a good rubdown. The folks at Revive Spa are doing their part to support walkers by offering specially priced massage therapy services the day after the event. On Monday, Nov. 16, participants who show their 3-Day bib numbers can spend the day recouping with a 50-mi... Read Full Story
Don't be scared to inject some fun into your regular BOOty routine this Halloween. We've dug us some fun ideas for adding a punch of spooky fun to your home or look from the aisles of your local beauty haunt. For the Hostess with the Ghost-est Treat your gracious Halloween party hostess with a fall beauty brew from Philosophy. The Haunted House trio features mini-sized Pumpkin Spice Muffin, Caramel Apple and Black Licorice shower gels in a petite haunted house gift box ($30). For mor... Read Full Story
I don't mean to be insensitive. But seriously people, I can't afford to get sick right now. I assume that you, like me, do not want to take a real sick day off, so let's make a pact to keep our icky sticky germs to ourselves and keep the anti-bacterial wipes handy. You can grab the mini Purell Hand Sanitizer at any ol' store (try the aloe one, it's not bad) or go rogue with one of these trendy finds.
Burt's Bees Aloe & Witch Hazel Hand Sanitizer. Whoever this Burt guy is, he can do no wr... Read Full Story
Don't be scared to inject some fun into your regular BOOty routine this Halloween. We've dug us some fun ideas for adding a punch of spooky fun to your home or look from the aisles of your local beauty haunt.
For the Hostess with the Ghost-est
Treat your gracious Halloween party hostess with a fall beauty brew from Philosophy. The Haunted House trio features mini-sized Pumpkin Spice Muffin, Caramel Apple and Black Licorice shower gels in a petite haunted house gift box ($30). For more fall-s... Read Full Story
For girly girls and fans of the city of lights, love and high-style, fashion giant YSL has graced the beauty world with a brand spanking new fragrance, Yves Saint Laurent Parisienne Eau de Parfum. The flirty aroma fuses together blackberry, damask rose and sandalwood and is inspired by the notion of living and loving in the moment. At first spritz, you can't ignore the perfume's flirty, free-spirited berry and floral undertones but after the fragrance sets, the sandalwood comes into play for ... Read Full Story
The next time you roll out of bed with a kink in your neck, pain in your back or frazzled nerves beyond belief, skip the medicine cabinet and dial up your nearest LMT (licensed massage therapist). Although a good rubdown works wonders for stress, according to the American Massage Therapy Association, many clients report massage goes deeper than the soothing surface and can even remedy back pain, headaches and anxiety-related health issues. Right now there's no better time to schedule a fu... Read Full Story
Save $40 if you reserve your spot before Nov. 7!* With featured speakers ranging from renowned self-development educator Dr. Wayne Dyer to celebrated medium and author James Van Praagh, the Celebrate Your Life! conference returns to the Valley on November 13-15, 2009 to enlighten, inspire and educate. The three-day event takes place at the sprawling JW Marriott Desert Ridge Resort & Spa in Phoenix and includes keynote sessions, focused workshops and activities such as yoga and tai chi. ... Read Full Story
Black bag sightings, a sudden parking shortage and glossy new buildings lining Scottsdale Road -- ah yes, Barneys New York is here and if you didn't have enough reasons to max out your Visa, I've got another one. Last week I met with Claudio Riaz, makeup brush master and creator of the exclusive Claudio Riaz brush line found at Barneys. Revolutionizing the way women apply makeup, Claudio designed each intricate brush by cutting and reshaping ordinary brushes to custom fit a woman'... Read Full Story
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