Nov
03
Photography by Anthea Simms
In the Toronto tradition of savvy indulgence à la Winterlicious dinner menus, Yorkville is introducing Beautylicious. Until November 7, over 100 of the area’s chic salons, spas, and wellness centers are offering everything from blow-outs, mani/pedis, microdermabrasion, and personal trainer sessions at special rates of $25, $75, and $125. Check out www.bloor-yorkville.com for a list of available services and get primpin’.
–Megan Kirkwood
Sep
30
Photography, Anthea Simms
If you’ve put yourself on a spa diet in order to be r-word savvy, now is your chance to treat yourself to a little luxe sans the guilt. The 11th annual Spa Week is taking place in Toronto October 12-18. Book early to take advantage of some of the city’s chicest spa hotspots, including those at the Windsor Arms, Holt Renfrew and Pantages Hotel, each offering premium treatments for only $50 a pop. Log on to www.SpaWeek.com to register and check out the list of participating locations and prepare to indulge.
–Megan Kirkwood
Sep
21
Which?, a UK-based consumer and product-testing group, has found that when it comes to your face, you sometimes get more than what you pay for. A panel of women aged 35 to 65 were blind tested––applying various anti-aging creams daily––and results were tested by a panel of analysts. The group found that face cream which sells in the UK for under £4, proved to be more effective than some of the most luxurious brands. Who nabbed the title for best overall cream? The recessionista-friendly Nivea Visage Q10 Plus Advanced Wrinkle Reducer.
–Megan Kirkwood
Aug
31
Fall’s biker babe minis à la Balmainia require ultra-smooth gams. Nix razor burn with a flawless shave thanks to recessionista-friendly Johnson’s Baby Oil. We smoothed on the drugstore favourite in the shower and got busy with our usual disposable. The pure mineral oil helps to soften hair and lock in skin’s natural moisture–– leaving our pins extra silky post-shower. The best part was how the oil stayed put for the whole ordeal instead of sliding down the drain mid-shave like the usual cream variety. Available across Canada at drug- and grocery stores and mass-market retailers.
–Megan Kirkwood
Model Photography by Anthea Simms.
Jul
15
Get ready to set your browser bookmarks for a new website that promises luxe spa packages on the cheap. Sound good? All you need to get in on the ahhhh-action is your plastic (or PayPal) and the ability to clear your calendar in favour of some posh pampering. Spalotto.com is the brainchild of Jim Corcoran, owner of Ontario’s 4 diamond hotspot St. Anne’s Spa, which will be featured on the site along with a bevy of other spa and wellness getaways. Bidding is available for vacay packages (both flexible and date-specific), individual treatments, and spa products…recessionistas, start your engines!
–Megan Kirkwood
