Melody Nazarian | January 6, 2012 10:06 am
It's only the second week of 2012, and you're already stressing? What you need is a really good rub-down with ingredients like pomegranate and cranberry, a soothing scalp massage with caviar, plus a milk and honey mani/pedi. Sounds amazing, right?
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Melody Nazarian | December 28, 2011 11:45 am
With 2012 just days away, we're winding down our Best of 2011 coverage with the year's hottest beauty news. That includes a few spa openings, local trends that gained momentum, and celebrity go-to nail salons. Step inside to get the full beauteous scoop.
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Melody Nazarian | December 22, 2011 6:35 am
You've set up your pre-NYE blow-dry appointment at Drybar or the new Blow Angels, but what are you going to do about those — sorry to be so blunt — god-awful roots? It's probably too late to make an appointment anywhere, so why don't you just pop by color-only hair studio Tint (1422-B Second St., Santa Monica, 310-395-5888)? No appointment is needed, and you can choose from a handful services ranging from root touch-ups to highlights to a protein treatment for extra shine.
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Melody Nazarian | December 15, 2011 10:49 am
Yesterday was a fun-filled day at The Grove. Prior to the Gap and FabSugar holiday shopping soiree, Katy Perry made an appearance to promote her latest perfume, Meow! by Katy Perry.
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Melody Nazarian | December 14, 2011 7:03 am
Swanky dress? Check. Stunning shoes?
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Melody Nazarian | December 13, 2011 7:17 am
Remove your hand from your head — it's time to stop the head-scratching over what to buy your closest gal or guy pal. Nitespa (1301 Abbot Kinney Blvd., Venice, 310-396-5122) in Venice is it. Unlike most spas that close early, Nitespa is open from noon to midnight, so your friend can get late-night pampering — like 100 percent organic facials, massages, waxing, makeup, and manicures and pedicures — after a hard day at work.
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Melody Nazarian | December 12, 2011 7:27 am
Project Accessory host Molly Sims spilled her favorite LA hot spots, now it's time for local LA contestant Shea Curry to share her ultimate stops. Even though the jewelry designer recently got voted off the show, that doesn't change the fact that she's damned talented. Shea even has her own brand called Shameless Jewelry.
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Melody Nazarian | December 8, 2011 7:17 am
Blow-dry salons are not breaking news anymore, but as long as Angelenos continue to straighten their hair, the trend will keep growing. A blow dry at Drybar will cost you $35, but new salon Blow Angels (11659 Santa Monica Blvd., 310-478-2569) is charging just $26. It uses Bumble & Bumble products for washing and styling, so you know your hair will be thrilled.
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Ocean, bay, desert, or city, Loews Hotels are known for one thing — luxury. Whether you're a local or visiting from afar, the Southern California experience simply isn't complete without a visit to Loews Santa Monica Beach Hotel. With PopSugar Shop, stay at the Loews for $199 before Dec. 29, 2011, or get a one-night stay in 2012 with cocktails, bike rentals, and a ferris wheel ride for $299.
Melody Nazarian | November 30, 2011 7:27 am
The name Catalina Su may not look familiar to you, but you've probably seen her work on the famous faces of Catt Sadler, Giuliana Rancic, Khloe Kardashian, Vanessa Minnillo, and Britney Spears. The resident E! makeup artist, who was born and raised in LA, got her start at the MAC counter but stopped doing makeup for a while.
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