Sale and Soiree Time at The Medical Spa at Nova
Posted by Natalie Kaar / Tuesday, October 4th, 2011

Enjoy IPL specials and a very special event at The Medical Spa at Nova this month! (IMAGE: Subbotina Anna/Shutterstock)
Hello there, shoppers! Hoping to put a fresh face forward for fall? The Medical Spa at Nova is ready to help you do that, while saving you some serious dough.
Throughout the month of October, enjoy $50 OFF a 30-minute IPL treatment. Nova’s Sciton IPL can also treat rosacea, broken capillaries of the face and acne. For a limited time only, acne treatments will start at just $100 per session. Mention FALL IPL SPECIAL when booking to redeem the special offer. Call 703-554-1130 to book your appointment. (Some restrictions apply.)
But that’s not all that that’s happening this month at The Medical Spa at Nova. They’re hosting a very special soiree on Oct. 19, from 5:30-8 p.m., benefiting local breast cancer awareness organization The Tigerlily Foundation. Northern Virginia Magazine is proud to be the official media sponsor.
The “open spa” event will include demonstrations of various forms of massage, body wraps, facials and more — including some of the spa’s treatments especially suited for breast cancer survivors. Those who attend will be able to sample a few complimentary treatments and products during the reception (on a first-come, first-serve basis) and makeup demonstrations will be available thanks to Makeup Artistry by Tracie. Nova’s integrative medical team will also be in attendance and able to answer questions about treatments and services throughout the evening.
Party-goers will also enjoy wine tasting courtesy of Il Pioppo Wines and an assortment of hors d’oeuvres, desserts and refreshments provided by Windows Catering, Chantel’s Bakery, The Chocolate Chick, Kendra’s Cookies, Allergan and Tea Forte. Plus, vendor tables (WD Designs Awareness Jewelry, The Dandelion Patch, Beijo Bags, Il Pioppo Wines, etc.) will be scattered throughout the soiree, selling products ranging from fine jewelry to stationery, with a portion of sales proceeds to benefit Tigerlily; and there will be a silent auction and raffle including spa treatments and beauty products, dinner certificates, golf rounds, tailgate parties and more.
Admission is $20 (breast cancer survivors are invited to attend free of charge), with all proceeds benefiting Tigerlily.
Happy shopping!
–Natalie Kaar
Posted by The Editorial Desk / Wednesday, September 22nd, 2010

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Hey there, shoppers! Thanks to The Medical Spa at Nova, I have great news again for anyone considering Botox. Just in time to achieve a fresh look for fall, the spa is offering two combo dermal filler deals this month on Botox and Juvederm.
Through Sept. 30, receive 10 free units of Botox when you purchase one syringe of Juvederm. Or, receive 15 free units of Botox when you purchase two syringes of Juvederm. Interested? Call today to schedule your appointment with Aesthetic Nurse Nancy Neiderer: 703-554-1130.
Then again if some new clothes and accessories are more of what you have in mind for a fresh look, don’t miss a new deal each day this week on bananarepublic.com, in celebration of their 12th birthday online. Today’s party favor: 30 percent off select accessories!
Happy shopping!
–Natalie Kaar
Ps. If, like me, you love Lebanese cuisine, you’ll love today’s Specialicious special!
Posted by The Editorial Desk / Friday, July 9th, 2010
Happy Friday, shoppers! Have your years of sun worshiping or working a super-demanding job helped your perceived age slip past your real one? Is sticker shock the only factor keeping you from taking the leap to a younger look through dermal fillers? Consider Aesthetic Nurse Nancy Neiderer at The Medical Spa at Nova your fairy godmother.
Next Monday, July 12, through Thursday, July 15, Neiderer and staff are hosting a Summer Botox Event, featuring deep, deep discounts on Botox®, Juvederm® and Latisse®!
Check out the amazing offers:
Purchase a syringe of Juvederm and receive 15 FREE UNITS OF BOTOX.
Receive FIVE FREE UNITS OF BOTOX for every 25 units of Botox purchased.
Purchase two boxes of Latisse and receive FIVE FREE UNITS OF BOTOX.
Interested? Call the spa directly (703-554-1130) to schedule an appointment with Neiderer.
Can’t make it to The Medical Spa at Nova next week and downright bummed about it? Turn that frown upside down. The spa invites you to host your own bargain-filled Botox Party at a time that works for you. Bring in a minimum of five buds, and each of you will receive the special Botox Happy Hour price of $11 per unit — plus, food beverages and bubbly. Also, as the hostess, you’ll receive 15 FREE UNITS OF BOTOX and a special spa gift! Again, just call 703-554-1130 to get things scheduled.
–Natalie Kaar
Ps. Do you adore the authentic Korean cuisine at Tysons’ Woo Lae Oak? Score $45 worth of food there for just $20 thanks to Specialicious!
A Few Fab Gift Ideas for Dads & Grads
Posted by The Editorial Desk / Tuesday, June 8th, 2010
Hello there, shoppers! Enjoying this beautiful day? I hope so!
Today I have great news for those of you still searching for the perfect gift for a gifted grad or starting to search for a dynamite gift for dear old Dad. The folks at Best Buy and The Medical Spa at Nova have sent over some fabulous ideas for celebrating both! The best part: There are plenty of options that shouldn’t break the bank!
Under $100 Options
The Insignia Water-Resistant Boombox with Apple iPod Dock, $69.99, at Best Buy – Compatible with most iPod models, this boom box, perfect for poolside listening, features a dock connector for flexible operation. Great for dads and grads.
The Insignia Little Buddy Child Tracker, $99.99 , at Best Buy — A tool to provide peace of mind to dads prone to worrying about their active kiddos’ whereabouts, this small but sophisticated device (fits easily into a backpack or lunch box) combines GPS and cellular technology to provide real-time location updates that can be checked from a computer or smartphone.
Dad’s Quick Fix spa package, $99, at The Medical Spa at Nova — Years and years of taking care of his children can take a toll on any father. Perhaps what your dad deserves most is a little pampering. If so, get a load of this dreamy package. It includes an Express Toning Facial, an Express Massage and a signature spa lunch.
Over $100 Options
The Insignia Advanced Series Internet-Connected GPS, $199.99, at Best Buy — Perfect for on-the-run dads and grads both, this handy-dandy device features live Google Local search and streams real-time traffic routing information, which can reduce drive time by 17 percent over a device without real-time traffic.
The Father’s Day Special spa package, $179, at The Medical Spa at Nova — If your dad appreciates spa time as much as your mom, this is THE gift for him this Father’s Day, including a Gentleman’s Toning Facial, choice of a 50-minute Deep Tissue Massage or Sports Massage and a spa gift.
The 2 U With Pride spa package, $149, at The Medical Spa at Nova — After all of those late nights of cramming for tests — not to mention celebrating with friends — your favorite grad could certainly use some down time. How about taking it up another notch with his/her choice of a Swedish, Sports or Deep Tissue Massage; choice of a Salt or Sugar Body Scrub treatment and a spa lunch.
The Top of the Class spa package, $149, at The Medical Spa at Nova — Finally, this is another enviable option for grads, featuring a Teen Facial, Swedish Massage and a spa gift.
Happy shopping!
–Natalie Kaar
Ps. Of course you could always throw in a delicious brunch, lunch or dinner, too. Just a reminder that with today’s Specialicious deal, you can get $40 worth of food and drinks at Clarendon’s Eleventh Street Lounge for just $20!
Posted by The Editorial Desk / Monday, April 12th, 2010

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Hi there, shoppers! Here’s hoping you all had a fabulous weekend and are as excited as I am for more gorgeous spring weather!
Just in case the month of May is always a notoriously busy time for you — I know it is for me — I thought we could start discussing some Mother’s Day gift ideas now before the craziness begins. Not just any gift ideas but you’re about to discover a few spa packages from The Medical Spa at Nova that are sure to make just about any mom melt — starting with expectant and new moms!
Nova’s Moms-to-Be Package ($190) includes Nova’s Pregnancy Massage, Body Contouring Wrap for Moms-to-Be, Signature Spa Lunch and long-stem rose at checkout. Meanwhile, the extensive New Moms Package ($700) includes Nova’s Post-Natal Conditioning Program, including Nova’s Targeted Nutritional Program, a neuropathic evaluation and a 60-minute session with a personal trainer; Fourth Trimester Healing Experience; and Signature Spa Lunch.
Meanwhile, moms of all ages should enjoy any of the additional three packages:
First, my favorite: the Mom’s Escape Package ($210)
–Vitamin C Firming Facial
–Nova’s Hot Stone Massage
–Glass of champagne or mimosa
–Box of chocolates and long-stem rose upon checkout
Also very enticing: the “Love You, Mom” Package ($150)
–Nova’s Swedish Massage
–Express Facial
–Paraffin Hand and Foot Treatment
–Glass of champagne or mimosa
And, last but not least: Nova’s Special Thanks Package ($250)
–Diamond Radiance Facial
–Nova’s Swedish Massage
–glass of champagne or mimosa
–box of chocolates and long-stem rose upon checkout
These dreamy packages almost make you want to pretend you’re a mom if you’re not one, don’t they?
Ps. This just in: Time is running out to purchase the special portrait packages offered by The Dandelion Patch. There are only a few spots left.
Posted by The Editorial Desk / Wednesday, March 10th, 2010

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Hi there, shoppers! Although spring doesn’t officially begin until the 20th, doesn’t the magical season seem to have already arrived in many ways? Birds are chirping, spring apparel is everywhere, we’ve seen temps in the 60s, etc. Yet even more exciting is the fact that the best is yet to come, and I’m not only talking about warmer weather. Plans to add everything from new shops to new collections abound!
For starters, on Tuesday, March 23, J.Crew is to open a new store at Fair Oaks Mall! But that’s only the beginning of the excitement to come.
Have spring beauty on the brain? It’s March Madness time at The Medical Spa at Nova! The spa is offering a buy-one-package-get-a-second-package-at-half-price deal on laser hair removal all month long, and I’m told additional beauty deals will be rolled out in the coming days that are equally as enticing. On March 18, buy 25 units of Botox® or one syringe of Juvederm® and you’ll receive a free box of Latisse®. And, from March 22 to March 26, buy any Botox or dermal filler lip treatment and you’ll receive a free Skin Medica Lip Plumper System. Just note that these special offers cannot be combined with any other deals or special offers. Also, gift certificate usage is subject to the spa’s minimum purchase policy.
Know a young guy who is a huge fan of Olympic snowboarding champion Shaun White? Target announced earlier this week that the hero of the half-pipe is to design a new skateboarding shoe collection to be available in Target stores by August. As you may already know,Target currently carries Shaun White 4 Target clothing (for boys and young men) and his video game, Shaun White Snowboarding.
Engaged and fully wedding-focused? You do not, I repeat, you do not want to miss out on the wedding-related sample sale goodness that Gilt Groupe promises to bring to you this weekend!
Happy shopping!
Valentine’s Day Deals That Are Sure to Set the Mood
Posted by The Editorial Desk / Wednesday, January 27th, 2010
Hello, hello, shoppers! It’s Devon here, and I’ve been doing some extensive research to bring you the best ideas at the sweetest prices for you and your love bugs.
For the Fellas:
For the guy who doesn’t really understand romance, we have just the gift that will tug at his heart strings. Uncommongoods.com is offering Ward Wallau and Bill Hartel’s unique cuff links that are made from the seats of famous ballparks throughout history. Pick your guy’s favorite team, and your gift is sure to be a home run. The cuff links start at $150.
For your geek with the gadgets, remind him of your love every time he picks up his iPhone by giving him a custom skin cover. Gifts.com allows you to customize skins with your own image for only $14.95 — much cheaper than Apple’s new iPad. He’ll never forget to call again!
If neither of these sound right, how about grabbing your guy a great pair of Naked and Famous jeans at shopfarinellis.com of Arlington. They’re offering a handful of jeans on sale starting at $96.80. I know my guy could certainly use a spruce up like their Weird Guy style jean, marked down to $128 from $160. Now that’s a gift that will make us both happy!
Now, for those who dare, The Full Cup of Alexandria is offering a unique opportunity. From Feb. 8 through Feb. 27, they’ll be showcasing the renowned Boudoir work of photographer Brett Cordeau of Intimate Art Photography — what a perfect time to sign up for private Boudoir portrait sessions and give a gift that is sure to leave your guy stunned … in a very good way. Of course, The Full Cup is stocked full of sexy little things that will help set the mood for the photos and make you feel like a million bucks.
For the Ladies:
Guys, treat your lady to a day of pampering and relaxation at The Medical Spa at Nova. For Valentine’s Day, they’re offering a great package called the Sweet & Savory Body Scrub for only $90. Your lady will come out feeling and smelling as sweet as can be. The scrub uses Mediterranean Lemon, Mandarin, Grapefruit, and Lemon Petitgrain essential oils with brown sugar to make a luxurious scrub that is gently massaged to exfoliate and quench that dry winter skin. Afterward, she can further melt in their hot steam shower and the spa’s sauna. The package even includes a box of chocolates and a long-stemmed rose! Guys, trust me, this deal will not disappoint.
If your lovely lady loves chocolates, then Artfully Chocolate Kingsbury Collections (ACKC) has got you covered. Located in Old Town Alexandria, ACKC offers a variety of hand-dipped chocolates that are sure to make your love swoon. I recommend the 24-piece truffle box for $46. They’ll even customize the box to include only what your wife or girlfriend loves. And, for those of you who are really looking to cure her sweet tooth, ACKC offers a delectable Chocolate of the Month club at $25 per month. You have the choice to purchase the whole year or to only select certain months. No matter what you decide, she’ll definitely be thankful when her craving hits.
If your looking to spice things up a bit, I suggest heading over to Bloomers in Old Town Alexandria to pick up something saucy. They have a darling red and white lace romper that is sure to heat things up for only $70. Also, you could head over to Vienna’s Trousseau to pick something from the Claire Pettibone collection like a lace chemise priced at $99 or a camisole and top pant set priced at $129.
Lastly, for your diva darlings, I recommend swiping something from Meg Carter Designs. Natalie and I both cannot get enough of her jewelry; it’s sure to make your love’s jaw drop. With earrings starting at $55 and necklaces starting at $42, this gift won’t break the bank, but is bound to win you brownie points.
For The Couple Who Plays Together:
For those of you who want to make romance together, rather than buy it, I have some suggestions. For one, you could head down to Old Town Alexandria and hit up Hank’s Oyster Bar. Oysters are a natural aphrodisiac, and with Hank’s serving up some delicious drinks, the evening is sure to lead to a great end.
Up for something more adventurous? Head southwest in the Commonwealth to Skydiving Orange to test your love and your courage. For those of you who are first-timers, there’s an instructional course and a tandem jump with an instructor. Tandem jumps start at $255.
For the couple that is looking to spend a quiet, romantic evening together at home, I suggest calling in Angelina’s Cuisine for a couple’s cooking class in the privacy of your home. Angelina will come to your house and teach everything from the basics of cooking to experts’ tips. Don’t want to deal with the hassle and mess? Angelina takes care of the shopping as well as the clean up! All you need to do is decide what you want to learn how to make and enjoy your evening with some tasty food and your loved one. Angelina charges $150 for the evening.
Well, I hope that run-through has helped set the mood for you for the day of love. I’m getting excited! I have a persistent craving for chocolate and have been lusting after some new earrings. Hope my handsome boyfriend finds this post!
–Devon Carter
Sweet Seasonal Deals Here, There and Everywhere
Posted by The Editorial Desk / Tuesday, December 8th, 2009
Good morning, shoppers! Sweating the fact that there are just two full shopping days left until Hanukkah starts and only 16 full days remaining to shop for Christmas? Fret not, friends; just take advantage of these amazing deals now:
First of all, if you’re looking for some super-fashionable handmade jewelry, don’t miss the Queen Bee sale events going on all week in Alexandria. You can also save on jewels at bluenile.com right now. Just enter the code “HOLIDAY49″ to score a 10-percent discount on build-your-own diamonds or items from the classic collection through Dec. 13. And, of course, don’t forget about the closing sale at Bailey Banks and Biddle.
Looking to check off several people on your list in one spot? Head to The Dandelion Patch tonight, either in Vienna or Reston, between 7 p.m. and 9 p.m. The store is offering shoppers 20 percent off on all in-store purchases, wine and hors d’oeuvres; and a calligrapher will be on hand to provide custom etching on holiday ornaments while customers wait. Just don’t forget to RSVP to reston@thedandelionpatch.com or vienna@thedandelionpatch.com.
Hoping to bag some beautiful boots? Thanks to Cityshopgirl.com, you can save 30 percent on Modern Vintage boots through Dec. 31. Just enter “CityShopGirl” at checkout.
Thinking you could certainly stand to add a new party dress to the rotation? Bebe is offering 15 percent off orders of $100 or more with the code “15OFF100″ – plus all dresses in stores and online are 25 percent off through Sunday.
As for other clothing deals, you can save 20 percent on purchases of $100 or more with the code “BRHOL20″ at bananarepublic.com today, 40 percent off everything at calvinklein.com with no code necessary and 25 percent off your entire purchase at ae.com with the code “56289347″ plus free shipping.
You can even score a super beauty bargain. The Medical Spa at Nova is offering two sensational packages for under $100. The “Me Time for Moms Package,” valued at $120 and costing just $90, features an Express Swedish Massage and an Express Deep Pore Cleansing Facial. Meanwhile, the “Down Time for Dads Package,” an even better bargain valued at $160 and costing just $90, includes a Gentleman’s Facial and an Express Swedish Massage.
Happy Shopping!
Three Excellent Options for Thursday
Posted by The Editorial Desk / Tuesday, November 10th, 2009
Good morning, shoppers! I know it’s only Tuesday, but, hey, I figure it’s never too late to start planning a little Thursday night fun, so here are three enticing events you may want to include in your plans:
First, if you’re worried about looking your best for all of the holiday parties coming up and have been bouncing around the idea of getting Botox, you might want to plan a little trip out to Ashburn. The Medical Spa at Nova is hosting Botox Happy Hours, offering Botox for just $11 per unit (average female requires 30 to 40; average male, 50 to 60), from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. each Thursday this month. The spa is also promising each Happy Hour client a $50 certificate to be used on any cosmetic filler in the future.
To schedule an appointment, call 703-554-1130.
Another exciting after-work option for your Thursday: Bloomers’ First Anniversary party in Alexandria. From 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., the fabulous store — brimming with stylish, comfortable sleepwear and lounge wear — is inviting shoppers to celebrate by taking advantage of a 10-percent discount on all purchases. Shoppers who spend over $100 will also receive a free gift.
And, finally, not too far away, Gossip on 23rd in Crystal City, one of the area’s best spots to snag a super-stylish bargain, is celebrating two wonderful years at Tortoise & Hare, across the street, from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. Shoppers are invited to attend and enjoy appetizers, cocktail tastings, karaoke, a fashion show, chair massages and reflexology, and great shopping (of course)! Plus, there will be fun contests like Best-dressed Man and Best-dressed Woman, and anyone who brings a donation of clothing or canned goods will be entered into a drawing to win gift certificates to both Tortoise & Hare and Gossip.
Ps. It’s Kate Spade Sample Sale time!
