The Ultimate Daycation with DayAxe x The Healthy Mouse

Hi lovelies,

If you’re in Los Angeles, Orange County, San Diego, Palm Springs, San Francisco, Scottsdale, Miami, or Fort Lauderdale, and looking for the perfect way to take a daycation without leaving the comfort of your beloved city, then look no further than DayAxe. They provide exclusive hotel day passes, cabana access, spa amenities, and more.

This past Friday, I enjoyed a super fun pool party hosted by Jessica McDonald of The Healthy Mouse at the Hotel Indigo in Los Angeles. We enjoyed VIP pool access, yummy mimosas, and we nibbled on light bites while laughing the day away. It was the perfect spot for photos and and Instagram posts.

The pool party was kid-friendly and I got to play “Auntie” to her little one and the little ones of our friends who brought their son and daughter along for a day of fun in the sun as well.

Browse more packages and info: here.

Day Pass Overview

• Each day pass ticket you purchase is valid for 1 adult.

General Use

• Children under 6 are free in hotels that allow children. Only few hotels have no children policy but please be sure to check.

• Ticket includes access to hotel grounds and amenities, certain exclusions apply.

• Day Access does NOT include room access.

• Check-in/Check-out: see each ticket description and operating hours.

• Up to 20% discount available for food & beverage, spa and retail at select hotels & resorts. See back of your ticket for details.

• No fees, no commitment, no membership. Buy a ticket and enjoy your time!

• Cancel within 48 hours of check-in for a full refund. No questions asked.

• Day Access tickets are offered based on hotel availability, black-out dates apply.

Spa Pass Overview

• Spa pass you purchase is valid for 1 adult and usually includes specific hotel spa treatment, see details on the specific package.

Cabana/Daybed Overview

• Cabanas allow 2-6 adults per ticket, see specific listing for size of party per ticket

• Daybeds allow 2-4 adults per ticket, see specific listing for size of party per ticket

• They already have day access included for each person in the party. No need to buy separate day passes.

• You can purchase day passes separately in addition to cabana or daybed purchase. However, check if they are available for the day you are interested in.  

VIP Chair Overview

• VIP chair ticket you purchase is valid for 1 adult and means a dedicated chair in a specific area of the pool.

• VIP chairs cannot be traded or moved to another location. They are usually positioned in the best location of the pool.

The Cloud 9 Experience: 3 Reasons to Get a Day of Rejuvenation at Exhale Spa

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Hi lovelies,

If there's one thing that I truly believe in, it's taking the time to celebrate life and to celebrate your self. We're all super busy heading from one meeting to the next, ticking off many of our 'to-dos' from our lists, and just rushing through life. 

I think it's time to stop and smell the roses, and take a few hours to pamper your self and unplug from over-connected-always-on-the-go lives. That's why I opted for The Cloud 9 Experience of a Day of Rejuvenation at the Exhale Spa, located in Santa Monica, CA, as a way to reset, restore, and rejuvenate. 

The Day of Rejuvenation includes a complete spa package that featured a relaxing and healing 60-minute Swedish massage, a refreshing and cleansing 60-minute true facial, and a pampering pure manicure and pedicure. 

See below for my top three reasons why you should treat yourself to the ultimate Cloud 9 Experience and take a day to celebrate your self with a Day of Rejuvenation.

3 Reasons to Get a Day of Rejuvenation at Exhale Spa

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Loving this plush robe at the Exhale Spa in the Fairmount Hotel! 

Reason #1: You deserve it. 
The day of rejuvenation wasn't only about getting facials and my nails done, but it was about taking the time to truly take care of myself. While at the spa, I left other people take care of me, and the friendly staff couldn't have done a better job. In my day-to-day life, I'm taking care of my clients, being a loyal friend, a trusted sister, and a diligent daughter, but at the spa, I just got to be me and have my needs met. 

We all work super hard at taking care of our families, friends, clients, and careers. It's time to allow someone else to take care of us for a change. We deserve.

Reason #2: You get personalized attention and guidance
During my massage, my masseuse noticed that I was super tense across my chest and upper back. She was super friendly and kind and asked me about my lifestyle. After we spoke, I realized that I hadn't been stretching properly after my workouts and she told me to start stretching after my workouts when my muscles are warm. I've started taking her advice and I've already noticed a huge change in my muscles. She took the time to talk to me about my life and then provide personalized guidance on how to improve and take better care of myself. 

I had the same experience with the wonderful woman who gave me my facial. She noticed that I had really good skin but had breakouts in a few spots and suggested that I add a scrub to my skincare routine. This was the magic advice that I'd been missing. I started using a daily exfoliant and a weekly deep scrub and my skin has cleared up and smoothed out. 

Reason #3: You're able to unleash your inner creativity. 
I left my day of rejuvenation feeling absolutely relaxed and re-inspired. As a creative professional, I sometimes hit creative and inspiration roadblocks and just feel depleted. Taking the time to unplug and just let go, allowed my creative juices to flow. Some times taking a break and stepping away from work, allows you to see your world, experiences, and creative endeavors in a new light. 

So if you're ready to start celebrating your self and taking the time to take care of your self, then book your Cloud 9 Experience: Day of Rejuvenation, here.

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The full scoop on your Day of Rejuvenation:
Your massage combines the best of therapeutic massage practices from around the world. This therapy uses specific rhythmic massage movements and potent herbal and aromatherapy oils to enhance the therapeutic effect. Choose from an uplifting, detoxifying or relaxing blend.

Enliven your skin with a customized facial appropriate for all skin types. A layer of a most coveted mushroom enzyme mask is used to lift away dull, tired skin and reveal a fresher, brighter version of you! Trust that all of your needs will be thoroughly addressed in this 1 hour facial - a true transformation.

Calm and soothe dry skin, leaving your skin youthful and firm with this luxurious manicure and pedicure. You'll begin with soaking your hands in a blend of Italian mandarin and ginger that will soften and soothe dry cuticles, followed by a gentle buffing with micro-algae and ginger essence. Organic ginger infused lotion will be used to massage away stress, followed by a rejuvenating light ginger mist. Finally, choose your shade of polish to accentuate your radiant hands.

For your pedicure, you will choose your aromatherapy choice from energizing eucalyptus, meditative frankincense, warming ginger, and calming geranium. Your feet will be fully exfoliated with an organic lavender scrub and then slathered in a moisturizing organic ginger mask while wrapped in hot towels. Your heels will receive extra pampering with an all natural callus remover and organic heel balm before selecting your shade of polish to top off your glowing feet.

The Ultimate At-Home Relaxation Experience with Aveda

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Hi lovelies,

One of the most paramount, and personal, lifestyle choices that I've made for my life, has been to consciously choose to do one thing a day to celebrate my self. I made the deliberate choice to seek joy and happiness in every experience that comes my way.

The trick to really enjoying this practice and doing one thing a day for your self, is realizing that they can be very small, yet joyful, things, and they don't have to break the bank. The things that I do to celebrate myself on a daily basis range from taking a bubble bath, taking 30 minutes to watch my favorite TV show, cooking my favorite meal, reading my favorite magazines, treating myself to a cupcake, writing a love letter to myself, taking the time to meditate, calling my best friend, and so on. 

The single most powerful insight that has come out of practicing this daily ritual of seeking joy has been realizing the power of gratitude. And one thing that I'm super grateful for is Aveda. They provide so many at-home relaxation experiences that have fundamentally helped me shift the way I think and live. Below are a few at-home relaxation Aveda products that I love and I hope they bring joy, happiness, and relaxation to you as well.

Chakra Balance Body Mists: feeling balanced is a gift

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An authentic fusion of pure essential oils blended to balance the root chakra according to Ayurveda, the ancient healing art of India. Shop here. 

chakra™ 1 balancing body mist - grounded
chakra™ 2 balancing body mist - nourished
chakra™ 3 balancing body mist - intention
chakra™ 4 balancing body mist - harmony
chakra™ 5 balancing body mist - expressive
chakra™ 6 balancing body mist - insight
chakra™ 7 balancing body mist - wisdom

Authentic fusions of pure essential oils to help balance the chakra™ centers.

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tulasāra™ wedding masque overnight

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Wake up with luminous, wedding-day skin—every day. Ultra-rich creme masque brightens skin overnight, and contains a potent turmeric extract to help even the look of skin tone over time, leaving skin luminous and radiant. A powerful blend of plant stem cells and organic apricot seed oil work together to help support skin’s natural repair processes that happen at night. Get firmer, more lifted looking skin over time.

Aveda’s own pure-fume ™ aroma with certified organic jasmine, camomile, grapefruit and other pure flower and plant essences. Shop here.

• creates brighter, more radiant skin and helps to even the look of skin tone and diminish the look of dark spots over time. 
• works during the night, a key time for skin’s natural repair, to smooth the appearance of lines and wrinkles and give skin a firmer, more lifted look. 
• with continued nightly use, fortifies and strengthens skin’s protective lipid barrier, sealing in moisture. 
• inspired by the Haldi ceremony from India, a pre-wedding tradition in which a homemade turmeric paste is applied to the bride and groom for glowing skin on their wedding day. 
• curcuminoids, a potent extract from turmeric root, helps brighten skin and promote a more even looking skin tone over time. 
• organic apricot seed oil helps support skin’s natural repair processes that happen at night.
• tomato, potato and red raspberry plant stem cells help support skin’s natural repair processes. There are over 587,000 plant stem cells in each 50 ml jar. 
• dermatologist-tested and non-acnegenic
• suitable for all skin types
• tulasāra™ means "moving toward balance™" in Sanskrit.

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tulasāra™ wedding masque eye overnight

Wake up with wedding-day luminous eyes—every day. Ultra-rich creme masque brightens skin around the eye area overnight, and contains a potent turmeric extract to help visibly even skin tone by diminishing the look of dark circles over time. Algae extracts also help diminish the appearance of eye area puffiness. A powerful blend of plant stem cells and organic apricot seed oil work together to help support skin’s natural repair process that happen at night. Get firmer more lifted-looking skin over time.

Aroma-free. Shop here. 

• wake up to brighter, more radiant eyes and diminish the appearance of dark circles and puffiness with continued nightly use. 
• works during the night, a key time for skin’s natural repair, to smooth the appearance of lines and wrinkles and give skin a firmer, more lifted look.
• with continued nightly use, fortifies and strengthens skin’s protective lipid barrier, sealing in moisture. 
• inspired by the Haldi ceremony from India, a pre-wedding tradition in which a homemade turmeric paste is applied to the bride and groom for glowing skin on their wedding day. 
• curcuminoids, a potent extract from turmeric root, helps brighten skin and promote a more even looking skin tone over time. 
• a blend of algae extracts, licorice root extract and molasses extract help diminish the appearance of dark circles. 
• plant-derived caffeine helps reduce visible puffiness.
• sweet almond seed extract helps skin feel instantly tighter. 
• tomato, potato and red raspberry plant stem cells help support skin’s natural repair processes.
• dermatologist-tested and non-acnegenic
• tulasāra™ means "moving toward balance™" in Sanskrit.

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rosemary mint composition oil™

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Scalp to soul awakening. Nourishing blend of certified organic sunflower oil for bath, body, and scalp. Invigorating aroma with certified organic rosemary and peppermint. Moisturizes and provides instant radiance. Body oil for bath, body, and scalp. Invigorating aroma with certified organic rosemary and peppermint and other pure flower and plant essences. 1 fl oz/30 ml. Shop here. 

Beautiful sleep and sweet dreams with Slip Silk Pillowcase

Hi lovelies,

Last night's party was all about femininity, pampering yourself, and enjoying manicures with Zoya Nail Polish, getting your hair revamped with Ouai Haircare, hanging with the esteemed Jen Atkin, and enjoying the super soft and pretty decor courtesy of Slip Silk Pillowcases. 

Get the full beauty scoop below on the must-have line of pure silk pillowcases and sleep masks.

THE SLIPSILK DIFFERENCE
Slipsilk is specially-commissioned and made to our exacting standards, developed and re ned over ten years to provide the ultimate combination of shine, thickness, softness and durability. We use the highest grade (6A) long bre mulberry silk, with a thickness of 22 momme and enforce the strictest quality guidelines, including non-toxic dyes. 

ANTI AGING
We spend a third of our lives in bed. Silk bres are signi cantly less absorbent than many other bres, so they can help keep your skin’s moisture and expensive face and hair products where they belong, on your face and hair. SlipsilkTM can help to reduce friction, which can reduce stretching and tugging on delicate facial skin.

ANTI SLEEP CREASE
Ever woken up with a sleep crease? As skin ages,
it loses elasticity and sleep creases - which are caused by friction and pressure on facial skin - can become more pronounced and longer-lasting. While the creases usually go away later that day, they can be gradually ‘ironed in’ over the years. SlipsilkTM can help to reduce friction, allowing skin to glide along the pillow while reducing extra pressure on creased skin.

ANTI BED HEAD
Ordinary pillowcases can cause hair to pull and tangle throughout the night, leading to bed head in the morning and potentially damaging hair, whereas slipsilkTM can help to reduce friction. The world’s most renowned stylists and beauty experts have long recommended sleeping on gentle, hair friendly silk to help preserve your blow out.

SLIPSILK PURE SILK SLEEP MASK
Slip pure silk sleep masks are 100% pure silk, inside and out. They’re made with pure silk filler, silk internal liner and a silk-covered elastic band. Beware of cheap imitations. We developed the slipsilk anti aging, anti sleep crease, anti bed head pure silk pillowcase because traditional pillowcases don’t slip, so they continuously tug at delicate parts of the face and neck.

So what could be better than sleeping on a slipsilkTM pillowcase? Wearing a luxurious slipsilkTM sleep mask at the same time (so your beauty sleep isn’t interrupted). 

AVAILABLE IN
5 colours and queen/standard 20” x 30” - $79 king 20” x 36” - $99

AVAILABLE AT
slipsilkpillowcase.com, Sephora.com, Nordstrom, QVC, Violet Grey and Net-a-Porter.com 

The newest Beauty Trend: SnailPrimp

Hi lovelies,

On Saturday I had the pleasure of attending the SnailPrimp pop-up spa at the Ace Hotel. The weather was beautiful and we got to sip yummy cocktails and receive nourishing SnailPrimp facials while relaxing poolside.

I'm super excited to treat my skin to SnailPrimp-at-home kit to make sure that I keep my skin looking young, fresh, and clean. My at-home kit includes a Snail Cleanser, Snail Toner, Snail Mask, and a Snail Cream.

Check out the info below for the full skinny on SnailPrimp facials and skincare. 

Los Angeles Dives into Weird Beauty Trend with SnailPrimp

January 31, 2017: On Sunday, hip Los Angelenos experienced the latest Korean beauty craze to be imported stateside—#SnailPrimp. A snail-themed pop-up spa at the rooftop of the Ace Hotel Downtown, featuring exclusive SnailPrimp facials, welcomed the fashion-and-beauty-forward set that was willing to turn to snails to get fabulously glowing skin.

Guests were treated to complimentary, high-end mini facials using snail mucin products: snail cleanser, snail toner, snail mask and snail cream. Just short of putting actual snails on guests' skin, aestheticians applied the products with special faux-snail applicators, simulating the experience of real snails crawling on guests’ faces. To enjoy SnailPrimp's brilliant rewards year-round, guests were gifted a set of snail products to take home.

While a bit strange, snail extract actually packs a powerful punch to combat aging by stimulating new collagen, by repairing sun damage and scars and by deeply hydrating skin. The skincare-obsessed community has only recently incorporated snails into beauty routines to slow down the aging process, but the small critters have relieved skin imperfections for centuries, a testament to their true magical properties. With a host of anti-aging nutrients that are often found in beauty products, science has proved the benefits of snail secretions, so it’s no wonder snails are crawling into the beauty spotlight.

Rounding out the poolside event were massages, a terrarium full of live snails, snail-themed cocktails and a GIF booth for guests to show off that fresh glow.

The event was sponsored by MailChimp, lovers of all things weird and beautiful, in order to help popularize the growing skincare trend in the US and give SnailPrimp the buzzworthy attention it deserves.

For more information: http://www.snailprimp.com/
Instagram: @snailprimp

Get picture perfect with Glam Boutique Spa

Hi lovelies,

Since booking my new show on Disney Interactive called Hello! Disney Style Live, making sure that my skin is picture perfect and always camera-ready has never been more important to me. Luckily for me, Lindsay Faulk, just opened the Glam Boutique Spa in Woodland Hills, a place where you can feel special and get the celebrity treatment while having your skincare and beauty needs met in a warm, welcoming, and comfortable environment.

The moment that I walked into Glam Boutique Spa, I immediately fell in love with the decor. Every touch point from the pink furry seat pillows to the lips painting hanging over the black velvet couch oozed glam, luxury, and femininity.

What I also loved about the spa is how welcoming and kind Lindsay was. She walked me through each step of my treatment and took the time to talk about my skincare needs and what my beauty goals were. She made me feel special and I knew that I was in good hands.

"As a mother to four beautiful daughters, two of which have gone through hormonal teen acne, I created Glam Boutique Spa to cater to women with skin issues. I also opened the spa with a desire to empower women through skincare and create a legacy for my daughters. It was important to me to create a space for young women to feel comfortable, welcomed, and confident while being able to enjoy some of the best skin care treatments available in the industry. Equally important was the need to leave a legacy and a business to share with my daughters who love all things beauty and glamour.”

- Lindsay Faulk

While at the spa, I received the Red Carpet Facial. Admittedly, I was a bit nervous because it was my first facial but the whole process was super relaxing and intimate. The Red Carpet Facial is a combination of Glam Boutique Spa's Microdermabrasion treatment followed by a Hydrafacial and then concluded with an Intraceuticals Oxygen facial. My skin is mix of dry and oily, so it was perfect that this particular facial is able to applied to all types of skin. 

Once the facial was over, my face felt smooth, healthy, and strong. My face was literally glowing and I loved the dewy look of my skin. Lindsay was gracious enough to give me samples of the skincare products that she uses and I've been able to maintain that fresh out of the salon look thanks to the spot treatment, moisturizer, and clay mask. 

Glam Boutique Spa also offers lash extensions, spray tans, facials, peels, waxing, and more. They also use and carry top of the line skincare and body care products ranging from Intraceuticals to PCA and Epicuren. I plan to do a girls spa day there soon and enjoy being treated and pampered with my ladies. 

Sunday night at-home spa with PMD Personal Microderm System and Sally Hansen

Hi lovelies,

It maybe October, but it's still blazing hot here in L.A., but that didn't stop me from me waking up feeling a bit under the weather.  So what better way to feel better than to have an at-home spa night?

Luckily for me I have my PMD Personal Microderm System along with a few of my favorite shades of nail polish from Sally Hansen. Together, I was able to exfoliate my toes and feet and then I gave myself a relaxing and fabulous pedicure with my favorite colors for Fall.

But, the PMD Personal Microderm System isn't just for getting smooth and rejuvenated skin on my toes and feet, but it's also a to achieve clear, healthy, and vibrant skin on your face and neck. You can use it for acne, fine lines and wrinkles, and to even out and smooth your skin. Plus. your skincare products will work even better on your freshly exfoliated skin. 

Additional benefits of PMD Personal Microderm System:

The Power of Exfoliation: PMD uses a patented spinning disc with aluminum oxide crystals to exfoliate away the dead, dull cells on the skin. By removing this dead skin cell barrier, new cell growth is stimulated and renewed, revealing soft, brilliant and rejuvenated skin.

The Strength of Suction: The PMD uses a calibrated vacuum suction that pulls the blood flow to the surface of the skin for increased blood flow and circulation. This suction triggers the body to build collagen and elastin which leaves the skin firm and radiant.

The Benefit of Absorption: Once this barrier is removed from exfoliation, skin care products fully penetrate the skin. This maximizes the benefits of skincare products and helps to restore and perfect the skin, leaving it gentle, rich, brilliant and bright.

Get an at-home spa pedicure with Sally Hansen Gel Manicure in two easy steps:

For Best Results: Make sure nails are clean and dry.  Use nail polish remover to wipe away any residue on the nail.

Step 1: Apply 2 coats of Miracle Gel™ Color. Allow color to dry for 5 minutes

Step 2: Apply 1 coat of Miracle Gel™ Top Coat

Let me know how you relax at-home!

Holiday Gift Guide: Treat Yourself

It's officially holiday season and here are a few suggestions on what to get for yourself to add a little cheer to your holiday season! Treat yourself!

Lolita Lempicka’s Unlock the Mystery Collection is the perfect gift for you love this holiday season, $100 at Neiman Marcus. The set includes a jasmine, ylang-ylang, neroli, sandalwood, and coco scented 80ml Eau de Parfum, 50ml Body Lotion, and Jewelry Cuff designed by the Lolita Lempicka family.

To unwind from a day full shopping and cocktail party-hopping, Bodycology offers fantastic sets at Walmart and Target under $20 including Soothing Body Scrubs and Body Butters, Travel Cases, a Sock Set, and an adorable Scrubbing Mitt with hand and body lotion.

Sometimes you just need a pick-me-up to get you in the holiday spirit. Aubrey offers fragrant little indulgences like their Almond Bliss Body Spritzer, Pomegranate Crème de la Shave, and Rosemary Peppermint Shampoo that feature natural fragrant oils and healthy ingredients to get you in the holiday mood and gently nourish skin and hair. At Aubrey-organics.com

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My Interview with Beauty Expert Jamie Krell: Create a girls night at Home and hit the town

I love hanging with my friends, gabbing about boys, our careers, closets, and the latest episode of Scandal. So luckily I got to catch up with Jamie Krell (see below for her awesome bio) on how to take my girls night experience to the next level.

Quick tips:

 Raid Your Kitchen Cabinet – Everyone should have Apple cider, baking soda, and green tea bags with Honey! How to tighten up, help with breakouts, and keep skin clear all within your kitchen. Have a spa night in with your girls and get clearer skin.

A Kicker without The Liquor-  You’ve got a little downtime with the girls. How about some mocktails? No need to drink all of calories before you head out for the night.

More about Jamie

The at-home spa day is quickly becoming a go-to for celebs and the everyday woman as a way to beautify in the comfort of home. Jamie Krell has teamed with Good Earth Tea to help you learn how to capture the beautiful celeb glow while relaxing with your friends at the casa.

Jamie’s been seen on nearly every network as a fashion and style expert. She began her work with the the costume designer of Friends and quickly moved on to E! and the Style Network. Regular appearances include The TODAY Show, The View, The Talk, Entertainment Tonight, and Access Hollywood.

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