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Monday, April 19, 2010

Decleor Facial




Did you go to the Spa last week for Spa Week? I hope you did. It feels so good to have treatments for $50 at some of the best spas.

I think Spa Week is an opportunity to try expensive spas or special treatments. I wanted to go to the Mandarin Oriental in Boston or Caudalie at the Plaza in Manhattan, but I did not book on time. So I went to a spa I know well: Bella Sante in Boston. Bella Sante is consistently named one of the best spas of Boston and it is one of the most professional spas I have visited.

I have gone in the past to their location in Wellesley, but they did not have openings so I went to their location in Lexington. I had a Decleor facial. I love Decleor. I also love their product’s aroma, which comes from essential oils.

I was concerned, because coming out of winter my skin is a little irritated and as natural as the essential oils can be still they can irritate the skin. Fortunately I had no problems. My esthetician understood my sensitive skin and avoided the exfoliation part. I had a great facial.

The spa at Lexington was good, but the facilities were not as good as the ones in their Wellesley location. I invited my husband for a massage and he tells me that the locker room
for men was pitiable. It did not have steam rooms and the locker size was appropriate only to fit the wallet and a few other things. And the area is so tiny that basically only one guest can be there at a time. I guess they do not expect many men in this spa. He liked the massage, but it was a bit noisy due to a child crying and he is used to better facilities. The women’s locker room was not much better; it only had one shower/toilet/changing room
combination without a mirror. The locker area had mirrors and hair products. The facilities were very clean.

I guess next time even if the spa is famous when booking I have to ask about the facilities and amenities.

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Wednesday, April 14, 2010

Lancome Bronze Riviera Makeup Collection Summer 2010




Lancome’s new makeup collection takes its inspiration from the Riviera. It is a collection rich in gold and bronze to look like we got a fabulous tan.

The Lancome Bronze Riviera Collection includes:
Eye Shadow Compact, $45 a set of 6 sparkling summer eye shadow shades.
Ageless Minérale Blush, $29.50 loose mineral blush

Tropiques Minérale Magic Bronzing Brush, $33

Tropiques Minérale Bamboo Bronzer, $45

Juicy Tubes 100% Natural Origin, $18, Contains 100% natural origin ingredients

Le Vernis Nail Polish in Ms. Perfectly Pink, $18

Photos Lancome

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Friday, April 9, 2010

Nails with Chanel logo




A while ago when the Chanel spa opened in Tokyo I saw many nail designs with the Chanel logo. Some of them had like tiny charms that were attached to the nail. I thought it was interesting, but I am not sure I will wear something like that.

Recently I saw the picture in this post in a blog I like with the title Chanails, nails with the iconic Chanel logo. Caroline (the blogger) used stickers to create the design.

There are stickers with most famous logos such as Louis Vuitton, Gucci and many others. The design is easy to do: buy the stickers and paint the nails in black, wait until nails dry, apply the sticker and put a top coat. You can get the stickers online.

Foto: http://caroline.feber.se/

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Thursday, April 8, 2010

Win a trip to a NYC




Darphin is celebrating the launch of a new moisturizer “Hydraskin Essential” with a interesting campaign: It is asking woman: What is Your Favorite $50 Luxury?

They picked $50 because that is the price of the new cream. If you want to participate or to read what other people think go to www.50littleluxuries.com. The site is dedicated to discovering ways to make a $50 investment feel like much more.

Beginning April 1st, everyone is invited to share their $50 indulgence. For every submission, Darphin will donate $2 to the Ideal Providence Farms to purchase school supplies for children in Ghana.

On April 21st, the most creative (and realistic) 50 ideas will win new Hydraskin Essential- Darphin’s ultimate $50 luxury. These 50 winners will be eligible to win a New York City Spa Getaway. The grand prize winner will be announced on May 1st and includes:

• 2 round-trip transportations
• 2 nights at The Surrey Hotel
• 2 Darphin signature spa treatments at The Spa in The Surrey Hotel
• Dinner for 2 at the renowned Café Boulud at The Surrey Hotel


Some celebs have already shared theirs including:

Emmy Rossum treats herself to buying a favorite TV show DVD series and
coffee ice cream.

Kara DioGuardi indulges in an extra long pedicure massage.

Becki Newton spoils herself with fresh flowers.

Whitney Port’s $50 pleasure is a manicure and pedicure.

Photo: Draphin

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