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Welcome to Simply Face and Body

Aly Walansky — Sun, 10 May 2009 09:07:42 +0000

We all know that Red Door is among the best we can get for our money – but for those of us who may be a little bit more recession-minded, there’s a new kid in town…

Actually, Simply Face & Body is a new brand division of Red Door Spa, and they have taken the (very timely) mission of offering quality spa products and services at way more affordable prices than you may imagine.

Right now, they mainly offer facials and massages, as well as various types of waxing (e.g., eyebrows, lip, bikini) – hence the name “simply face and body” – and the concept is almost gym-like, you enroll in a monthly membership, where you receive one facial or massage per month included. This monthly rate of is $59!

As a member, you can also buy additional services and products at a discounted rate.

A few weeks ago, I visited their flagship location in northern New Jersey to try out one of these facials – and I have to say, it was one of the best I ever had! I can honestly say the results were more instant and impressive than places where facials go for $200+, and my aestician was friendly and super-knowledgeable. (Actually, so friendly that my gal pal that I was visiting with later teased me that she heard me giggling from the next room during her whole service!)

Why I loved it: Everything there is organic, and they will explain each part of the treatment to you as they do it! This is great – too many women have no idea what is going on with their skin, or what is needed to correct it. I was told I actually have fabulous skin (which I sort of knew!), but given advice on how to make it even better. And they used high-frequency treatment on me, a cutting-edge light technology that kills bacteria beneath the surface so that it’s gone before blemishes can even be born! How cool is that?

Currently, the only location is in Ramsey, NJ – but many more are coming soon. I shall report when I hear more! (Especially if they invite me to try out the others!)

Image: Simply Face & Body

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Cosmetic surgery up in down economy

Aly Walansky — Wed, 24 Dec 2008 19:48:02 +0000

Yesterday’s Wall Street Journal features an article discussing the trend of “keeping up appearances” through cosmetic surgery despite the dismal economic climate (http://online.wsj.com/article/SB122999145997128503.html). still spending hundreds or even thousands of dollars in a recession to maintain their beauty regimens for career or personal reasons through smaller, less invasive and less costly procedures.

Nice to know a pesky thing like a DEPRESSION isn’t getting in the way of beauty!

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Friday beauty gift explosion!

Aly Walansky — Fri, 21 Nov 2008 04:04:28 +0000

In a depleted economy such as ours, embracing quality drugstore products can go a long way toward stretching that dollar.

In fact, many products that cost a few dollars at a clip are as good as the high-end brands, and are ideal if you want to experiment with new shades and looks. Some great such lines to get acquainted with are Tropez Beauty and Black Radiance.

Three readers will win a fabulous gift basket of these two brands that includes: Tropez Creme To Powder Foundation, Tropez Flirty Eyelashes, Tropez Irresistable Illuminator, Black Radiance Perfect Tone Lip Color, Black Radiance Fine Line Liquid Eyeliner, and Eyeshadow Quartet (Learn more details about these items at either of the links ab0ve.) This is a great one-stop collection for looking your most beautiful at all your holiday parties!
EDIT: To enter, please share your best-ever discount beauty find. Three winners will be chosen at random from entries. Deadline to enter is November 26. Good luck!

Photo credit: Tropez Beauty and Black Radiance

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