Lucrece to the Rescue

As much as I was praying that my skin would go back to it's normal self after I had the baby, it actually only got worse. Blame it on hormones, not getting enough sleep or new mom stress, my skin has yet to recover.

Luckily, the weekend before I had him I had an amazing spa day with another mama-to-be at the Waldorf Astoria in Chicago. I highly recommend you pamper yourself there. Maybe even throw in a gyrotonic session with my friend Dori, who will keep you laughing the entire time. (And kick your butt)

We both had facials while I was there and the aesthetician used this tinted moisturizer, by Lucrece, on both of us unknowingly. When we emerged, we both said "your skin looks great!" I knew for me it was this moisturizer calming and correcting what was underneath. It covers SO well and is not heavy. For those of us that need extra coverage every day, this stuff is the real deal.

Bonus is that it has SPF 30, so it is perfect for the summer. You cannot buy it online, but check out the website on where to purchase in your area. It is literally saving my face right now.


xo
Erin

Weekend Wish

I am excited the weekend is here and that I have some fun plans on the agenda, but just enough so that I can also relax. 

The Waldorf-Astoria just took over the Elysian Hotel in Chicago and I can't wait for a spa day there today. Pregnancy has gone from blissful to uncomfortable, so the spa will be an amazing retreat. 

How cute are the previews for The Vow? Excited to see that with some girlfriends this weekend. Nothing like a good old fashioned chick flick on a winter's day. 

If you have Homemade Pizza Company in your area, try it. It brings new meaning to "take out" and their cookie pies you bake at home are amazing. 

I think these leopard shorts need to be my first purchase of serious animal print. How cute with a bold colored blouse and sky high platforms for spring? 

Going to pop into Barney's to check out two concealers that are always raved about online. YSL Touche Eclat and Cle de Peau concealer. Have you tried either of them? I will let you know how that goes. 

My weekend wish is that I get to enjoy all of the above and my back stops hurting. I know, super boring, but that is my main wish right now. I hope you have the energy to do all that you want this weekend, even if that is staying in and relaxing. That is what February is all about in my opinion. 

Happy Weekend! 

xo

Erin 

Blissed Out On Oxygen

I apologize for my delay in posts, but my hosting site was down and in combination with a fun filled weekend in Philly (post to come soon) it was just not happening.

But there is something great to share today that was the perfect refresher after my trip.

If you have ever had the pleasure of getting Bliss Spa's Triple Oxygen Facial, you know that there really is no other like it. Your skin feels like it has been plugged in and recharged with a dose of some serious anti-aging and whatever-makes-your-skin-glow-like-that ingredients.

Now we all can't afford to be like Jennifer and Reese and hit up the spa on a weekly basis (lucky girls), let alone more than the occasional treat. What we can do is find a close replacement we can administer in the comfort of our own, luxurious in it's own way, bathrooms. Bliss is actually giving us something that comes close to the real thing and I am obsessed with it. Bliss Triple Oxygen Instant Energizing Mask.

You simply apply to clean, damp skin and watch as the thick foam goes to work. It rids skin of toxins, cleans pores, and injects a ton of healthful oxygen into your face. After 5 minutes you wash it off and apply your normal toner and moisturizer. The bottle is huge and will last for many applications.

Your skin will feel smooth, refreshed and energized as promised. This is such a great way to get a quick trip to the spa in for less time, less money and great results.

PS: Bliss also makes a Triple Oxygen Eye Mask that is fantastic. I used it on my wedding day after a long and fun rehearsal dinner night. Keep it cold in the fridge, pop on in the morning and watch those dark circles disappear.

Destination: Parker Palm Springs, CA

Palm Springs, CA, has become one of my favorite winter time destinations. Dry desert air, fun retro surroundings, and warm weather make Palm Springs a fantastic place to get away. I think the nostalgia is what sets it apart from other desert oasis's. I think of Elizabeth Taylor lounging near the pool, Mad Men driving with their tops down, and Bobe Hope hitting the links. 

My favorite place to stay is the Jonathan Adler designed, Parker Meridien Palm Springs. 

Obviously, the hotel has some seriously amazing design. Mr. Adler really put his cheeky-modern touch in the entire place. The room I stayed in had these fantastic black and white 1960s photos of the Rolling Stones, Eric Clapton, and Stevie Nicks, that I still dream of owning. 

The reason that I love staying here is that it feels really intimate. It is not a big place and you can really enjoy every inch of it. I wish I could have found some more photos of the spa, because it is adorably nautical and preppy. 

The entire resort used to be Gene Autry's estate, so it has a ton of history. You instantly feel like you are the Hollywood siren getting away from it all when you are here. The martinis are cold and the food is delicious. 

If you don't mind the heat, you can get a great deal in the summer. But, the best time to go is in the fall, spring, and late winter. If you feel like venturing out, it is located close to town with plenty of bars and restaurants. Hiking and golf are blocks away. 

This place has given me a lot of inspiration. Look for a follow up post tomorrow. 

xo

Erin