27

May

Ritz-Carlton Spa, Buckhead

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Ritz Carlton Spa, Buckhead

      I was so excited to visit Georgia for the first time! As soon as the plane landed, I made a beeline to The Ritz-Carlton Spa, Buckhead. This hotel is located about 20 minutes north of downtown Atlanta, GA. The combination of southern hospitality and sophistication make for the perfect spa retreat on [...]

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Exhale MindBodySpa  - Santa Monica, CA

For almost a century, Fairmont Miramar Hotel & Bungalows has pampered hotel guests and Angelenos with historic elegance and modern services. Perched over Santa Monica Beach, The Fairmont is a perfectly located escape. The well-equipped Health Club and Spa, by Exhale, offers a full menu of spa services with many treatments available pool side and in-room. Also, a [...]

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01

Mar

Korean Spa Salt Sauna

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Korean Spa

Have you ever been to a Korean Spa? Korean Spa’s are not just for Koreans… you definitely need to add it to your spa visit list. Typically, Korean Spa’s offer a variety of water areas and multiple types of sauna’s or “rooms” with varying temperatures and themes. The salt sauna and ice room were new to me [...]

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19

Feb

The Art of Massage

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The Art of Massage Laguna Beach Neuromuscular Therapy - Katrin Sofie Berg

      Presidents Day Weekend went a little too quickly, didn’t it? I stayed local to work with my private clients and also test drove the Acura ILX Hybrid for four days which was a lot of fun! After working on many BeautySmith clients… it was nice to wrap things up with a visit [...]

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05

Feb

Moroccanoil Treatment Light

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Moroccanoil Light #Hair

    Yes, my hair is fine and blonde. Thanks Moroccanoil for making this light version for people like me. This residue-free oil is light but mighty…adding strength, shine and protection. How? This treatment is full of proteins, vitamins, omega-3 oils, and antioxidants which are all awesome for hair. Best of all it’s absorbed quickly [...]

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Ritz-Carlton Spa, Los Angeles

    The Ritz-Carlton Spa, Los Angeles offers a glamourous urban oasis. This luxurious full-service spa and hair salon is located in the heart of downtown. With 8,000-square-foot and 9 treatment rooms, the spa occupies most of the 2nd floor of one of the tallest hotels in LA. After a signature champagne welcome you will [...]

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21

Jan

Drybar is the new Happy Hour

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Drybar is the new Happy Hour

      It’s simple, really… no cuts, no color, just blowouts. Whether you’re having a birthday party, bridal shower, girl’s night out or need some solo time – Drybar is a memorable place to go. The decor is amazing, the stylist are talented and they offer you a glass of bubbly when you walk [...]

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Pur Blu Spa in Newport Beach

    pure blu at the Newport Beach Marriott is a full-service spa. The Eucalyptus steam room was wonderful… the perfect amount of eucalyptus to wake up the senses.  Dry sauna, saltwater whirlpool and refreshing cold foot plunge are also available. If it wasn’t cold outside, I would have taken a swim in the private spa lap pool [...]

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01

Jan

Wishing you a beautiful 2013

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Happy 2013!   xo, Shannon

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Richard Branson's Shoes

Over the years we have watched Sir Richard Branson succeed in business and take epic adventures that most people only dream about. But I mostly admire this globe trotting multi-billionaire for accomplishing so much and still being an all around good guy! His 2.7 million engaged twitter followers live vicariously through him and for good [...]

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