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The Pampered Luxury
By Melissa Maynard Not
to keen on the idea of giving a dozen red roses this Valentine’s
Day? Or maybe chocolate won’t do it this year since you’ve
been giving her a box of Ferrero Rocher for the past three years.
A no brainer gift that every woman is sure to love is a day filled
with getting pampered. Whether you offer her a mani/pedi at Paint,
golden highlights at Salon Blonde, a day at the spa with –Friendz
Salon or a Skinny Dip from Lush, she’ll be tickled pink by
your thoughtfulness and feel like a pristine princess. |
Paint, located at 930 W. Diversey in Chicago, is a unique
nail boutique catering to the care of your nails, whether you’re
in need of a manicure or a pedicure. “I had my nails done often,
but found that all nail salons were the same, either a “chop-shop”
or a full-service spa, says owner Okcha McDonald. Paint offers superior
services with high quality products for a moderate price in a comfortable,
unique and clean space. All clients are treated to the highest in
customer service…almost feeling like a second home. Contact
773.868.6400 for an appointment. |
Blonde Ambition…want to be Savvy. Simple. Smart. Sexy. Self-confident.
Silly? Get a fresh perspective on life, engage yourself with ultimate
style, culture and design…Blonde is change, blonde is fluid
– Salon Blonde. Owners Margaret Pasiennik and
Dawn Doerfler believe blonde hair isn’t just a hair color, it’s
a state of mind. You’re just as likely to see a knock-em-dead
blonde as you would a ravishing redhead or a bombshell brunette. This
Wicker Park salon offers the ultimate in salon service –impeccable
hospitality, exceptional cuts, coloring and texturing by top stylists
and colorists; and an exclusive array of the finest hair and beauty
products. Salon Blonde is located at 1643 W. North Ave. in Chicago.
For an appointment call 773.235.4085. |
Friendz Salon and Spa –
where it’s all about you…& friends. A full service
salon that treats their clients like friends –what more could
you ask for? The savvy, Old Irving salon and spa offers an array of
services including body massages, facials, waxing, body mud and mask
treatments, manicures, pedicures. They offer eight different manicures
which include; a “Georgy Porgy” for men, a “Mama
Mia” – our most “basic”, yet not so basic
manicure, a “Sticky Fingers” –using warm honey milk
to moisturize, or even a “Sinful Manicure” which includes
all the goodies from sea salt scrub, mask and a paraffin treatment.
In need of a pedicure? Our Friendz offer five different ones to choose
from, including “Smiley Feet”, “Peppermint Pedi”,
Simply Lavender”, “Honey, Please!” and our “Great
Escape”.”. |
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Canadian cosmetic company
Lush has come up with a few ways to liven up the after dessert
party for two this Valentine’s Day. With a mix of peppermint
oil, rich chocolate and cocoa butter, the After 8:30 massage
bar could help things get a little interesting. After 8:30 Massage
Bar $7.20 for1.7 oz bar.
After things get heated up, Skinny
Dip, with Lush’s tantalizing shower gel. The amazing
clove and violet scented smooth, creamy mixture with a hint
of tropical essential oils will calm and soothe your skin.
It moisturizes with almond oil and cocoa butter, along with
an infusion of creamed coconut. They even add white Belgian
chocolate to make this indulgent, seductive blend much more
delicious. Skinny Dip, $6.70-18.50 for 3.3-16.9 fl. oz.
End this romantic
body indulgence with Mirror Mirror, a rich easily-absorbed
rejuvenating moisturizer for the neck and décolletage
that smells and feels irresistible. It contains aromatic meadowsweet
soothing and calming orange blossom honey and moisturizing
glycerine, fresh rose infusion, cold pressed organic oils
of jojoba, avocado oil, vitamin E and evening primrose oil
– which helps the skin retain moisture. Fresh tiger
lilies are also added to help tighten the tissue and help
cell regeneration. Mirror Mirror $18.25 for 1.7 oz pot
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| LUSH fresh handmade
cosmetics can be found at 240 Powell St., near San Francisco’s
Union Square. For shop details and North American mail order,
please call 1.888.733.5874, or visit www.lush.com |
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