NYC’s DentaSpa (www.dentaspa.com) is where dentistry meets the spa. If you need to see a dentist, why not visit a dental practice that offers a spectacular view of Central Park South, a waterfall, refreshing contemporary design, soothing teas, aromatic candles and massages? Another way to view DentaSpa is to imagine a soothing trip to the <... >
Cheaper, less painful and more precise than waxing, threading provides the perfect solution for removing unwanted hair. With roots dating back to life in the Middle East and South Asia centuries ago, the practice of threading–which consists of twisting a long piece of thread around individual hairs to lift those pesky little suckers from the <... >
The first and only time I’ve been in Paris was back in 1997. I was backpacking, sleeping in hostels and subsisting on not much more than water and bread. French bread, yes, but bread nonetheless. I only understood French luxury and indulgence as an observer. So it’s nice to know that I can experience some <... >
 I’ll admit it, I have lash envy. Every time I see someone-man, woman or child, with long thick dark lashes, I curse my parents for not possessing those genes. I long to batt long luscious lashes across a crowded room and have the person at which they’re being batt-ed not think I have something <... >
 Dashing Diva Salon is offering you luxurious long lashes to help you go the distance. Their newly launched professional eyelash extensions are part of a promotion that provides $50 off $350 for 50 lashes per eye. This service, only available at Dashing Diva Downtown (41 East 8th Street), is performed by certified Xtremelashes trainer Cheri <... >
The 12 Spa-Days of Christmas
Gift Ideas to Pamper You and Your True Love from Head to Toe!
By Stephanie Ila Silver-Silberstein
There’s no need to check this list twice! The holidays are a time of giving and splurging and what better way to indulge your holiday spirit than with a trip to the spa? This season, the city’s top spas are offering holiday gift packages for you and your loved ones that can be enjoyed either <... >
There was a time when no one ventured below fourteenth street in Manhattan unless you were an Investment Banker on Wall Street, or you lived on Staten Island (tsk,tsk). But these days, you’re more likely to get a raised eyebrow if you don’t venture downtown. In the world of Manhattan beauty, Tribeca is a veritable <... >
Have you ever been in a barn? Then you know that they are in need of some serious “fragrance alteration.” And since the holidays are upon us, my mind turned to Santa’s reindeer – cooped up in stalls until Christmas Eve – they would all probably enjoy a scented candle or two. You know Dasher? <... >
Stretch, Run, Massage, Repeat
Crossing the Finish Line with Some Essential Therapy
By Stephanie Ila Silver-Silberstein
On November 5th, 37,000 people will literally pound the pavements of all 5 boroughs of New York City. And on November 6th, approximately 74,000 legs will embark on the road to recovery. These tireless athletes have trained for months or perhaps even lifetimes to prepare for the 26.2-mile race to the finish line, and hopefully, <... >
I am a hi-low girl. I can spend over $1000 for the necessary “it” bag but $59.99 for a Zara pencil skirt. I splurge on an anti-aging moisturizer at Bergdorf Goodman, but buy my lip glosses at Jack’s Dollar Store. That’s what makes NYC women so savvy…we know which expenditures are necessary indulgences. I get <... >