We’re kicking off our holiday gift guide with picks for the jet-setter in your life. Whether home or on the road, globe-trottin’ gals will appreciate these travel-savvy gifts. Kiss Professional Manicure Kit. A snagged nail is definitely not a girl’s best friend. Keep her covered with this inexpensive 11-piece mani set packaged in a clear […]
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Little Luxuries: Pretty Things in Small Packages
We’ve been hearing the “p” word a lot lately when it comes to holiday gift shopping … “practicality,” that is. This year, load up your loved ones’ stockings with practical gifts that come with a side of luxury. Here are our picks for practical and pretty stocking stuffers priced at $20 and under. Nostalgia Organics […]
Three Cheers for Bliss: Bliss Unveils a Value-Packed Holiday Lineup
Oh, Miss Bliss. You’ve outdone yourself this year! Twinkling lights, yuletide festivities and mile long to-do lists are just a few short weeks away and to make holiday shopping a little more merry, Bliss has rolled out their annual crop of holiday gift sets. Featuring a lineup of their best-selling products, Bliss gift sets contain […]
Hello Barneys! Five Things to Love about Barneys New York Beauty Lounge
It’s official, Barneys New York has opened its sleek glass doors for business at Scottsdale Fashion Square! Along with high-end fashion and shoes that made us nearly faint, Barneys Scottsdale is a luxe beauty playground with a boutique and airy vibe that paints an artistic backdrop for the coveted cosmetic brands. We hit the spanking […]
Cool Weather Countdown: Pumpkin, Spice and All Things Nice
It’s nearly here! That crisp, cool time of year when we trade lounging by the pool for sipping hot cocoa by the fire. Get into the spirit of the season with these fall-worthy beauty goodies. Give as party favors, wrap up for a doting hostess or outfit your own bathroom in adorable autumn flair just […]
Spa Daddy: Father's Day Gifts WE Love
We know what you’re thinking. Your dad, husband or brother wouldn’t be caught dead applying under eye cream or getting a pedicure. That’s okay because believe us, most Spa Boys are not created overnight. We’ve found it takes a few mud masks, body scrubs and high-end shampoos to push a regular, down and dirty guy […]
Beyond the Bathrobe: Telegraph Hill Cabana Robe
I’m no fashionista but I do know a good spa robe when I see one. Wrap me up in soft waves of chenille and I’m a happy pup. But the bigger and the comfier they are, the less practical they are. Unless you live in the extreme cold of North Dakota and your heater is […]
Arizona SpaGirls Favorite Things Seen on Sonoran Living Live
Missed our favorite things list on ABC-15’s Sonoran Living Live? No worries, here it ’tis! LUSH super luscious gift boxes including Winter Wonderland, Lush Legends and Wish List, $106.95-$289.95. Available at LUSH at Scottsdale Fashion Square, other LUSH stores nationwide and at lush.com. Rich Hippie all-natural, chemical-free perfumes made from organic flowers and plants, ($225 […]
Oprah Taps the Clarisonic Skin Care Brush among her Favorite Things 2007
Breaking news: Oprah has unveiled her Favorite Things 2007 and in the beauty department, she picked Kai Body Buffer and Butter, Claus Porto Soaps and the Clarisonic Skin Care System as must-haves. It makes us think she’s feeling a little dirty about something since they’re all cleansing products. Hmmm. Now Kai we can understand. The […]
Stop and Smell the Soy: Illume Candle Contest
I can sniff out a sweet deal from a mile away and this one is laced with hints of lemongrass, rose and freshly sliced cucumber. In celebration of their new online boutique, Illume candles is kicking off the launch with a chance to win a $350 gift basket spilling with their bestselling candles. IllumeCandles.com features […]
Shave Rave from Whish Body
Shaving is about as much fun as brushing your teeth. I take that back. Shaving has the added excitement of wielding a sharp instrument across your skin without drawing blood, which I do … everyday, same ankle, same dang spot. That’s why I’m positively giddy over the new Whish Body line of luxurious, spa quality […]
Kashwere for the Pampered Pooch
The deliciously soft, unbelievably durable Kashwere robes were gobbled up in droves after Oprah declared them among her favorite things in 2005. Fast forward a year and now you can buy drool-worthy Kashwere furniture, blankets, apparel (the Sport Jacket is officially my favorite thing of 2006) and of course, pooch wear. Available at furrme.com, the […]