Count Down to Official Spa Week!

I received an exciting email today, counting down to the official spa week and giving me a head start on finding the best spa offering the treatments I want at a bargin price! Spa week happens twice a year nationwide and if this is your first time getting started is a breeze. First sign up to view spa listing in you area and to check out all the deals and giveaways.  As well as cool tips like spa etiquette and bridal everything. Then choose the participating spa and treatment that best suits you, next, call the spa and book the appointment. Lastly, show up and relax! Its that easy.  Still not sure? Well, here the FAQ featured on the www.spaweek.com site Check it out, you'll be glad you did and your body will thank you. 

Learn how Spa Week works with answers to frequently-asked 

questions.

How much are the Spa Week treatments?
Listed treatments are $50 each during the Spa Week Spring and Fall Events.


Where is Spa Week taking place?
Spa Week is a nationwide event that is available in the following markets: Arizona, Atlanta, Austin, Baltimore, Boston, Chicago, Connecticut, Dallas/Fort Worth, Denver, Detroit, Florida, Houston, Los Angeles, Minnesota, Nashville, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Pittsburgh, Philadelphia, San Antonio, San Diego, San Francisco, Seattle, Virginia, Washington D.C. and Toronto, Canada. Spa Week takes place in each participating spa location.


How do I view the list of participating spas?
Click on your state of interest above and sign in to become a SpaWeek.com member. Already a member? Log in with your email address. Once you have logged in, you will be able to see the list of participating spas and their $50 Spa Week treatments.


Why are some spa treatments highlighted in pink or green?
Highlighted treatments in pink denote Spa Week's Wellness Picks. Highlighted treatments in green indicate that they are eco-friendly or organic.

How do I book an appointment for Spa Week?
Spas must be contacted directly to book an appointment for Spa Week. Spa Week Media Group does not handle bookings. 


How do I cancel my Spa Week appointment?
Each spa has their own cancellation policy. Please inquire about these policies upon booking.


Is gratuity included in the $50 Spa Week price?
No. Please check with each spa on their tipping policies upon booking. Spa Week recommends tipping 15-20% on the original cost of the spa treatment.


How far in advance should I book my Spa Week appointment?
Spa Week appointments book up very quickly. The list of participating spas and the treatments being offered can be viewed on SpaWeek.com approximately three weeks prior to each Spa Week Event.

Khan-cours d'élégance *Ranjana Khan Jewelry*

This months W magazine featured an article of the equally talented as beautiful jewelry designer  Ranjana Khan.  Creator of two costume jewelry lines, higher end Ranjana Khan, retailing between $225 and $1,500 and the less expensive RK for HSN line.  Which offers luxury for girls who want it all but cant afford it all.  If your wondering about the style of her jewelry, Ranjana was quoted for saying “What I wear on New Years Eve is what I’ll wear to work”.  Sounds a lot like myself so you can imagine why this particular line caught my eyes, and my eyes are not ones that are easily held captive.  Beginning her career in embroidery, for her then company Phoenix Hand Embroidery which worked with the likes of Lanvin and Jean Paul Gaultier, she has an eye for detail, extravagance and uniqueness.  I always mention my love of mixing hard and soft elements and she displays this in her jewelry designs precisely.  Think metal and ribbons, soft tulle and hardware, pearls and stones.  However, this is all the beginning. Next on the menu for Khan is the developing a collection of “kooky” reading glasses inspired but her personal collection as well as a higher end jewelry collection.  Her current selection of jewelry can be found at Neiman Marcus, Harrods and Bergdorf Goodman.  

Beaded Cluster Earrings $350

Lapis Bead Bib Necklace $1090

Pearl and Crystal Chain Necklace $920

Fantasy Bib Necklace $1290

Beaded Bib Necklace $475

RK by Ranjana Khan for HSN

Metallic Dome Ribbon Necklace $229.90

Pink Cluster 50" Ribbon Necklace $259.90

Jeweled 52-1/16" Ribbon Necklace $239.90

Bead and Chain Ribbon 65" Necklace $159.90

I *heart* Sample Sales Dolce and Gabana

Sample Saling it this week will be Dolce and Gabbana/D&G at the Metropolitan Pavilion over on 18th Street in New York, starting March 11th through the 13th. Prices are expected to be up to 75% off original retail prices.  I will be sure to check it out and give you the scoop, and you do the same (-; 

"Cut it out" Dr. Martens X Jean Paul Gaultier

I've always believed Dr. Martens were for two types of people. Those too cool to care about fashion and those fashion plates who were able to effortlessly were these boots with anything from a floral dress to spandex leggings and a leather jacket. I however fell out of both categories. My favorite docs were the hot pink patent leather additions and any pair thats been studded and cutomized. Until now ofcourse. The first previews of the Jean Paul Gaultier X Dr. Martens were classic mid rise with diamond cut outs. Cute but I wasn't yet sold on a pair that would suit me. A current advertisement for JPG featured a doc boot, high enough to kiss the sky and gives a sexy nod to the upcoming military trend.  I am a soldier in the army, of life. Sign me up!

Name Your Price Mr. Bond Akillis Jewelry

I've written about French Jewelry line,  Akillis, previously. I mentioned how their use of bullets was strong but provocative, and subtle. Well, this time time around subtle is out the window, and they go with secret agent sexy! In my dreams I would love a bullet leather cuff. Have a look

In my dreams,....In your nightmares.

Look for Less *J.CREW X F21

J.CREW is one of my favorite places to purchase jewelry, I am just crazy about the necklaces! The responsible frugelista in me knows that it can get pricey. So before I put out the cash, I shop around for a similar item when applicable. Recently I came across a great Splurge vs. Steal.

Here we have Splurge from J.CREW. The lovely Super Nova necklace, described as an explosion of sparkle. 18k and 12k gold plated brass with hand set glass stones. Available for $128.00, not bad.

And now for the steal, Forever 21 offers a similar necklace the rhinestone Grace necklace described as  lavish display of rhinestones set gracefully within these sliding structures with a subtle color detail for $7.80. I will say, I saw the below necklace in person yesterday and its actually quite lovely. 

Fit or Fat, take your pick!

I *Heart* Sample Sales Theory Sale

2/23 – 2/27; Tues – Thurs 11 – 7pm, Fri 11 – 6pm, Sat 11 – 5pm

261 W 36th Street between 7th & 8th Avenue, 2^nd Floor, NYC

Marchesa Fall 2010 Star Power

Marchesa Fall 2010, leaves nothing to be desired. Beautifully tailored tuxedo jackets over the knee boots, and rows of ruffles are just a sample of all they have to offer for next season. Signature gowns, reinvented with a shorter hem, lacked length but not details. Gathered tulle, draped silk, lace overlays, and star hints gave Marchesa's Fall collection a fresh breath of cool crisp fall air. 

One of my most favorite details of the collection were the embroidered tights. With traces of sequined flowers, and beading, they are a beautiful elegant compliment to the collection.  

Viktor Luna Fall Winter 2010

Bess NYC

Over the summer, I took on some DIY projects that were mostly compiled of adding grommets and studs, to a finished pair of black leggings and a half finished Karl Lagerfeld blazer. Why only half finished you ask? Because my poor fingers bled! Once I acquire the knowledge to stud properly, I will stud everything from gloves, to boots, to black cigarette pants, but honestly who has the time? So that is the problem, now here is the solution!
 Bess NYC, is my new favorite shop. Located in New York City at 292 Lafayette Street is grommet grunge heaven Take a look at their 2009 lookbook and imagine the possibilities. 

Locations 

New York 

292 Lafayette St.

New York, NY 10012

212.219.0723

Stockists



New York

Aloha Rag
    505 Greenwich Street. New York, NY 10013

Barney's New York
    660 Madison Avenue. New York, NY 10021

Bess
    292 Lafayette Street. New York, NY 10012

Jeffrey’s
    449 West 14th Street. New York, NY 10014

J.Crew Carrington Crystal Bow Necklace

I was head over heels in love when first laying eyes on this incredible necklace. I always mention the mixing of hard a soft elements and this necklace gives it to you hard with chains but softens it with ribbons.  Featured on the cover of Glamour magazine, being sported by our very elegant very classy very stylish first lady, I've known about this amazing piece for some time now but couldn't post about it until it was paid for a safely packaged and being shipped by the lovely employees of J.CREW. This necklace will cost you about $300, I know I know, it made me raise my eyebrows up to my hairline as well but here are the details of it...

"A stunning statement piece, designed in collaboration with NYC-Based (and press darling Fenton-Fallon. Crafted from exquisite Swarovski crystals and Czech stones (each one is individually set by hand on a tumbled mix of chains) and carefully finished with 100 percent silk, hand-dyed and tied ribbons that match the stones' brilliant palette. The essence of tough chic meets uptown glamour-this is thenecklace everyone else will covet. Gold and copper ox-plated brass chains with ahnd set cubic zirconium, Swarovski crystals and Czech stones (antique gold) or hand set glass. Lobster clasp"

Boy do they know how to sell it, and yes Im buying it! Photos to follow.
All the joy bling can bring (-;

Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week New York Hervé Léger Fall 2010

"We realized that if you wear Hervé Léger, you have to be in shape," explained Lubov backstage after the show. "You know, you lace up tennis shoes, so we started to lace up bodices—and then moved on to ergonomics."


While keeping with the idea of the signature bandage dress, Hervé Léger took an already perfected idea and expanded. Putting a sporty twist on the Fall 2010 collection adding, mesh ribbons and of course, major banding in shades of nudes, as well as ink splashes. But, my most favorite element of the collection were the neoprane jackets and skinny legging like pants, which wearing I'm sure would be the equivalent to waking up with a rock star! To absolutely live for!