Hump Day Happiness: $50 Spa Treatments

Posted by Natalie Kaar / Wednesday, April 13th, 2011

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Hello there, shoppers! Is that to-do list devilishly demanding? Humidity playing havoc with your hair? Are you way over overcast skies? Sounds like it’s time for some shopping therapy but not just any variety.

It’s pampering time! Don’t forget it’s Spa Week through Sunday, April 17. Time for $50 treatments at loads of luxe spas around NoVA! Just do a search for your zip code on the Spa Week site.

Hmm, I’m thinking a 60-minute pedi is calling my name in my neighborhood. Ooh, or maybe a massage. How about you?

Happy shopping!

–Natalie Kaar

One Not-so-boring Tuesday for Bargain Hunters

Posted by The Editorial Desk / Tuesday, October 13th, 2009

Wacky Spider Costume; regularly $24.95, now $14.97 (onestepahead.com)

Good morning, shoppers! If you typically think of Tuesday as the day of the week that’s simply just a bit better than Monday, think again. After all, here in NoVA, this particular Tuesday is shaping up to be an absolutely stellar day for shoppers.

First of all, today is the second day of Spa Week both in the Commonwealth and D.C. You know what that means: It’s time to snag totally luxurious full spa treatments, typically costing $100 to $200, for only $50! Click here to register.

While you have beauty and relaxation on the brain, you may also want to point your browser to skinstore.com and check out the site’s 50 favorite beauty buys under $50.

Also, tonight (5 p.m. to 10 p.m.) is the first night of Shecky’s Girls Night Out, an event that will transform DAR Constitution Hall into a ladies-only shopping (featuring hot fall looks from hundreds of indie designers, all marked up to 75 percent off), socializing and pampering paradise for three consecutive nights! If you haven’t bought your tickets yet, act fast. General admission tickets are already sold out, but goodie bag tickets are still available.

Go coo coo for couture? It’s also time for the Friends & Family Sale at saks.com. To score 25 percent off (20 percent off jewelry, 10 percent off fragrances) through Oct. 18, just use the code “FRIENDS2″ at checkout.

Having trouble finding a Halloween costume that is cute enough for your kiddo? If you’re not afraid to go the online route, explore onestepahead.com. The site is currently offering adorable costumes for infants, toddlers and children (including the one pictured above) at up to 40 percent off regular prices.

And, finally, it’s still not too late to save 30 percent on an incredible assortment of women’s shoes and handbags, as well as shoes for kids and men, at piperlime.com! The Sweet Deal Event runs through Oct. 25.

Happy shopping!

Sales to Help You Swallow Tax Day

Posted by The Editorial Desk / Wednesday, April 15th, 2009

Good morning, shoppers! As you’re well aware, today is Tax Day.  Whether you’re among the refund-receiving set or the sad-to-be-sending-it-to-Uncle-Sam set, I say you deserve a little something for filing on time. So, here’s a little heads-up on some super sales that could act as much more than a little pat on the back.

If you don’t mind heading into the District on a weekday:

Point those stilettos to Wink (3109 M St. NW) and “Strut Into Spring.” Fashion writer Makeda Saggau-Sackey & TV personality Paul Wharton will be on hand to help the fab boutique celebrate its fifth anniversary with a fashion show, some bubbly and treats, and a special 2o percent discount on in-store purchases! Drop by between 6:30 and 8:30 p.m.

If you prefer to stay on the suburban side of things:

The Limited could provide just the type of sales support you seek; through Sunday, April 26th, in stores and online, receive $30 off a $100 purchase or $20 off a $60 purchase.

Plus, serenity is right around the corner thanks to this week being Spa Week – nice timing, right? If wanting to get on the soothing spa action, click here to register at spaweek.com and see which businesses are participating in Virginia — there are nearly 30! (Speaking of spas, I can’t stop thinking about all of the soothing, absolutely glorious scents I sniffed at Vienna’s fantastic Valerianne yesterday,  not to mention the softest towels I’ve ever touched — bamboo — for creating a spa-like atmosphere at home. More on that remarkable store later.)

Then again, if you prefer to keep it to the PC or laptop:

Don’t miss the last day to receive 20 percent off with code “CityShopGirl” at shoptheshoebox.com, fabulous new web partner to National Jean Company and home to shoes from a bevy of fantastic designers including Kate Spade, DVF and Marc Jacobs! Thanks again, cityshopgirl.com!

Of course, if you’re a Stuart Weitzman fan, you’ll also want to click here to save up to 65 percent on SW shoes at zappos.com!

Clubbebe members will also want to point their browser to bebe.com where they’ll receive 20 percent off all sale items today through Monday, April 20, with code “TAXBREAK” at checkout.

For those last-minute filers who find themselves particularly stressed, perhaps a little Bath & Body Works Stress Relief Aromatherapy could help cool those jets. And, good news: today only, aromatherapy items are just $8 at bathandbodyworks.com.