Mother’s Day is just around the corner and while flowers and a thoughtful card are always a safe bet (and take mom out to dinner while you’re at it), here are some other PC Mom picks. Most of these are our classic favorites, with the exception of a new brand to this site, Phebo!
WIN IT! Brazilian luxury perfumery brand, Phebo is debuting in the US at Macy’s nationwide for only a few months! Available until the end of July, we’re giving away the Phebo Soap Bar Trio Set ($24 value) in your choice of fragrance. Set includes: 2 Phebo bar soaps and 1 liquid soap in your choice of fragrance: Naturelle, Amazonian, Lavanda, Manha, Oriente, Primavera, Rose or Tropical. To view the complete assortment on flavors visit macys.com
TO ENTER: leave a comment on why you’d like to win!
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1. WIN IT (details above)! Phebo Soap Bar Trio($24) – While this set comes in a several fragrances, I’m partial to the Flores de Primareva. Not only does it make you’re bathroom pretty in pink, it’s refreshing floral change to your conventional clean-scented hand soaps. Phebo is 100% vegetal based, using a wide range of essential oils, botanicals, herbs, spices and fruit oils in all of their products.
2. Tocca Candle (10.6oz/$38) – Cleopatra is a classic Tocca scent (it’s a light/clean aroma that blends cucumber and grapefruit), that I’m a fan of, however you really can’t go wrong with any of their candles (especially since they have recently expanded the line with so many more choices). They burn for roughly 60 hours.
3.Philosophy I think You’re Wonderful Pure Grace set ($32) – I’m not sure what’s better, the packaging or Philosophy’s cult favorite products, Pure Grace. In fact, I’m not sure I’ve ever met anyone that didn’t like Grace’s beautifully clean scent. The gift set includes Pure Grace Foaming Bath and Shower cream (8 oz.) and Pure Grace Perfumed Body Lotion (8 oz.). No need to wrap… the packaging says it all.
4. Royal & Langnickel 12-piece Silk Pro Set ($120)- Synthetic brushes have come a long way in the past 5years that there’s no reason animal hair needs to be involved to have a high-end, quality brush. There is every brush you could ever want in this set and they are all so soft, durable and animal-friendly. Quality brushes are
Last week, PC joined the Spa Week team to celebrate Spa Weeks 16th season, which starts today!! Since coming to fruition in 2004 (in just a few spas in New York), Spa Week quickly gained a following for offering their infamous $50 spa treatments at some of the top spas nationwide! Their expansion has made for a very Sweet 16, now being available in hundreds of the fine spas and salons across North America.
Visit spaweek.comfor participating spas and bookings. Appointments are available from April 16 – 22nd.
{Spa Week Media Launch Party}
I look forward to the Spa Week launch party every season. It’s such a fun way to meet some of the participating members and sponsors, plus I get to spend time with the fab Spa Week team and catch up with my fellow bloggers, including…
{Myself with the fabulous Michelle from Spa Week and Lorna from TheFabulousReport}
{Cindy Barshop owner of Completely Bare}
Completely Bare is offering an assortment of $50 services during Spa Week including Laser Hair Removal for Basic Bikini, Chin, and Lower Stomach Line.
{Emily Giffin and Spa Week CEO Cheryl Reid }
Big news for Emily Giffin fans (author of Something Borrowed… you know the movie), she’s releasing a new book, Where We Belong. Emily was at the event signing autographs and mingling with fans.
I had to stop by the Elizabeth ArdenRed Door Spas booth… this season they will be offering a number of treatments including the Spa Week Stress Melter Body Treatment – a 50-minute signature service that features a deep body exfoliation, relaxing aromatherapy body wrap and soothing pressure point scalp massage and their signature Spa Week Facial (50 minutes). And exclusive for SPA WEEK, they are adding the Diamond Tip & Organic Flower Peel Microdermabrasion or Oxygen Blast for an additional $50 ($85 value). Lastly, you can get your feet summer ready, with their 60 minute Magnolia Pedicure, which is also being offered.
I also got the 411 on Keri Glassman’s new Nutritious Life Meals – I’m always looking for a good snap me out of my winter layers and into a bathing suit ready programs. They offer 3 freshly prepared gourmet meals and 2 snacks at your doorstep daily. And what’s so fun about their offering is you can mix and match based on your dietary preference.
And lastly I could pass up some time at the TY KU bar — they are one of my favorite alcohol sponsors of all time. Besides being so fun, their Sake is superb.
What: Shop the A|X Armani Exchange PopDown. Womens Styles Only When: March 19th – April 20th, from 9:00am – 9:30pm Where: A|X Flatiron Store. 129 5th Avenue (at 20th St.), Lower Level
Starting March 19th, A|X Armani Exchange will launch its first-ever A|X PopDown Shop at the Flatiron store. With all items marked at 40% off, the new A|X PopDown Shop is an exclusive women’s only private sale that will serve as an underground hotspot featuring some of the most stylish A|X wear-now pieces, including dresses, denim, accessories and outerwear.
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What: Meet with a Dior Beauty Consultant to determine your new Dior beauty look, and the complementary makeup products. When: March 21-31 Where: The Dior counter at participating Macy’s nationwide
Harper’s Bazaar and Dior launch a new program that makes it easy for readers to update their look for spring. From March 21-31, women can meet with a Dior Beauty Consultant at participating Macy’s nationwide, to discover their new look, get beauty tips and expert makeup tricks. To sign up and find the next available appointment nearest you, go to bazaarconnect.com.
On Bazaar Connect, readers can also experience the rich history that Dior and Harper’s Bazaar have shared since Dior’s debut of the ever-iconic New Look in 1947, with videos, illustrations, slideshows, product recommendations, and more.
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What: Join The Powder Group and Michael Duenas, Founder of Hair Room Service for Hair Styling Education. When: March 24th Where:Make Up For Ever studio, 8 East 12th Street, NYC, NY 10035
COST:$45 for TPG Pro members for all each class, $65 for non-members
*Product is supplied for use in the program. A product gift from Schwarzkopf will be provided to all attendees.
Hair Room Service founder Michael Dueñas will be presenting two amazing events this month in NYC – Building Your Basic Hair Kit and On Set Hair Styling!
EVENT DESCRIPTIONS:
Building Your Basic Hair Kit 03/24/2012 12:00pm – 2:00pm
Having at least a basic understanding of hair is essential for many makeup artists working today. In this first time seminar celebrity hairstylist Michael Dueñas demystifies the many tools and products of professional hairstylist and makes it easy for beginners to understand what they need to form the foundations of a basic styling kit if they are looking to add styling to their resume.
On Set Hair Styling For Every Artist 03/24/2012 3:00pm – 5:00pm
As budgets tighten and the makeup market becomes more saturated, building a skill set that differentiates you from other makeup artists is necessary. In this seminar celebrity hairstylist Michael Dueñas takes you through some basic on set styling that works for bridal, editorial or any area of the industry. From understanding a blowout to a simple up-do Michael teaches you the techniques that have him working with celebrities including, Kim Cattrall, Lady Gaga, the cast of Glee and Padma Lakshmi. To register for our hairstyling events click hereor email [email protected]
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What: Join Mally at Henri Bendel When: March 29th, 10 am – 7 pm Where:Henri Bendel – 712 5th Avenue, New York, NY 10019
The ultimate girl’s night out, Mally is hosting a Master Class, where she will be spilling all her secrets and sharing her must have beauty products!
Private One-On-One Sessions: 10am-6pm
• Hour-long private lesson with Mally
• $500 fee, completely redeemable in product
• Consumers should book appointments via [email protected]
Master Class: 6pm-7pm
• Hour-long class hosted by Mally, revealing her tips and tricks
• $75 fee redeemable in product
• Consumers should book appointments via [email protected]
What: Meet Cynthia Rowley at Sephora When: March 31st, 12 pm – 6 pm styling// PA with Cynthia Rowley starting at 3pm Where:Sephora Meatpacking – New York, NY 10014
Meet New York City designer Cynthia Rowley and celebrate the launch of the Amika X Cynthia Rowley Styler, a limited-edition tool designed by Cynthia Rowley, featuring an exuberant floral design straight from her Spring 2012 runway collection.
After meeting Cynthia Rowley for the first time at her show this season, I can attest this is an event not to be missed! If you’re a fan of her clothes, you’ll LOVE the designer behind her namesake brand.
Get your hair styled by the Amika team, meet Cynthia Rowley, plus enter to win a dress from Cynthia’s spring collection (no purchase required). The raffle will be held at the event. Winner must be present at the time of the drawing to win.
Space is limited. Speak to a consultant to book your appointment.
What: Spa Week! Booking starts now for $50 Treatments on spaweek.com. When: April 16 – 22nd
Where: Salons and Spas nationwide in the US and Toronto
Spa Week booking has begun! The list of participating spas and their $50 treatments is now live on spaweek.com. It is recommended for consumers to book ASAP, as many spas book up within just a few days.
Spa Week is celebrating its 16th edition of delivering the spa and wellness lifestyle to millions, and the nation is ready to SPA-rty. Famous for biannual $50 spa treatments since 2004, Spa Week has proven that they only get better with age. It was born in NYC with just a few spas, and in just 16 Spa Weeks they have brought their week of spa and wellness to hundreds of spas in just about every major city across the US and Toronto, helming as the most popular spa marketing event in the country.
Ladies and gentleman, it’s almost that time! Spa Week, the glorious week when over 800 spas and wellness facilities nationwide reduce their prices to $50! Presented by Carefee, this years Spa Week® Fall 2011, is happening October 10th – 16th, and there’s not better time to indulge at your favorite local spa and treat yourself to a facial, massages, acupuncture, fitness class packages or just about and other beauty treatment you can think of (botox, lip plumping, eyelash extensions…). Browse all treatments in your city on www.spaweek.com and get booking asap to ensure you get your preferred treatments and time slots.
What are you in for? Spa Week’s Social Media Director, Michelle Lapidos will tell you! Check out her video on Spa Week:
And since Michelle is Queen Spa, I asked her for a few recommendations on what’s happening some of our favorite cities.
