Wrinkle-inducing frowns are unfortunate byproducts of these trying economic times. Though a soothing spa visit may be just what we need, beauty treatments often are the first victims of personal budget cuts — especially after the holiday season. But turn that frown upside down because Olga Lorencin-Northrup, lead esthetician at Kinara Skin Care Clinic and Spa in West Hollywood, CA, has some tips for savvy “recessionistas.”
New Year’s always seems more merry when raising a glass filled with a bubbly beverage. For a light, refreshing cocktail — or mocktail — worthy of toasting another 365 days, we suggest the Sexy Sparkle, a recipe from Hudson Bar drink wiz Darryl Robinson, also known as DR Mixologist.
We all know that one designer’s size 6 is another’s 0. Even the terms “small,” “medium” and “large” are subjective these days. So when we heard that myShape.com could spare us from dressing-room roulette and the horror of seeing our least excellent features accentuated, we checked it out.
Even as we’re feeling the economic pinch, we all still want to find a way to help others, so we love that supporting a worthy cause can be a simple as a visit to GiveRespect.org and a few clicks of a mouse — without even reaching for your wallet.
When we heard the December storyline of Lipstick Jungle — the NBC dramedy based on Candace Bushnell’s novel — covered the topic of egg freezing, we just had to tune in. Nico Reilly (Kim Raver) considers the procedure, in light of a recent divorce, demanding career and boyfriend who isn’t ready for fatherhood.
When we heard about the Diptyque Mini Candle Coffret in White Box collection ($98), we knew it would be the perfect gift for holidays, bridal showers and housewarmings. Three scents from the French fragrance company line the elegant gift box: Baies, a blend of black currant and Bulgarian rose; Feuille de Lavande, lavender leaf; and Figuier, fig tree.
Though the economy is causing many to scale back on holiday spending this year, we’ve noticed people are looking into their hearts — not just their wallets — when picking out just the right gift.
Still have lots of names left on your holiday list? These tasteful gift suggestions from VIV Advisory Board member, diet doc Melina B. Jampolis, M.D., are sure to please.
With our shrinking savings and flagging 401(k)s, we worried we were going to have to do all of our holiday shopping at Target — or worse, regift! But then we received an email inviting us to join ideeli, an exclusive, upscale shopping community. We absolutely love how ideeli grants us access to the most sought-after fashion, home and beauty products at ridiculously reduced prices.
More than any other time of year, we’re reminded at the holidays that we really should be better at keeping in touch. These reminders arrive from well-meaning friends and relatives in the form of carefully chosen cards and thoughtfully penned annual letters.
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