Spa Week October 13-19th

From October 13 to 19, 2008, you can experience selected signature services at the following spas for $50. The spas listed are in the Southern Ontario region. Check the website for spas in your area http://www.spaweek.org/

5th Element Day Spa & Boutique
360 Dundas Street East
Oakville, ON L6H 6Z9
905.257.0115
http://www.5thelementdayspa.com

Available Treatments
60 Min Fleurs Floral Facial Therapy
60 Min Organic Body Indulgence
60 Min Golden Pedicure Deluxe

Angel's Spa and Wellness Centre
2035 Kennedy Road
Scarborough, ON M1T 3G2
416.299.0562
http://www.angelsspa.ca

Available Treatments
50 Min European Facial
50 Min Relaxing Massage
45 Min Hot Stone Massage

Jeanet Spa &Salon
140 Yorkville Avenue, 2nd Floor
Toronto, ON M5R 1C2
416.921.2996
http://www.jeanetspa.com

Available Treatments
60 Min Back, Neck and Scalp Massage with Blow Dry and Style
60 Min Ultra Luxe Pink Manicure with a bottle of Pink Hearts Polish

L'Exquisite Day Spa
1131 Nottinghill Gate Place
Oakville, ON L6M 1K5
905.827.2222
http://www.lexquisite.ca

Available Treatments
75 Min Hollywood Lifting Facial and Xocai Healthy Chocolate
90 Min Hollywood Secret Detox Body Wrap and Xocai Healthy Chocolate
45 Min Ion Body Cleanse Detox Foot Bath with Indian Head Massage and Xocai Healthy Chocolate

Sormeh Spa & Inn
32 Wellington Street
East Aurora, ON l4G 1H5
905.713.0770
http://www.sormehbeautyspa.com

Available Treatments
50 Min Healing Cupping Therapy
50 Min Wild Organic Seaweed Body Exfoliation
70 Min Wild Organic Seaweed Pedicure

Spa Medica
66 Avenue Road, Suite 4
Toronto, ON M5R 3N8
416.922.2868
http://www.spamedica.com

Available Treatments
60 Min SonoPeel Microdermabrasion
45 Min FotoFacial ST

Windsor Arms Spa
18 Saint Thomas Street
Toronto, ON M5S 3E7
416.971.9666
http://www.windsorarmshotel.com

Available Treatments
60 Min Cleansing Facial with Hand and Scalp Massage
60 Min DK Tanning Treatment

The Scream

The image of The Scream by Edvard Munch best describes the way I feel right now trying to find a bathing suit at the end of summer. IMPOSSIBLE!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Stores only have the ugliest bathing suits left or bottoms with no matching tops. I shouldn't have waited this long.

Dollarama

Times must be tough when a dollar store decides to raise the price of items. It was announced this past week that Dollarama stores will be raising their prices starting February 2009. The prices are going to be $1.25, $1.50 and $2.00.

Bath & Body Works is finally here

Bath & Body Works opened in the Yorkdale Mall this week. I went to the store for the grand opening event on Thursday September 18, 2008. The first 200 people that showed up for the event between 6:00pm and 8:00pm received a gift card. I received a $10 gift card towards my purchases. The store was very crowded. It was quite difficult to move around. If I stayed any longer I would have spent too much money. The new store at the Fairview Mall will open November 2008.

Sweet Deals

Now Magazine for the week September 11-17, 2008 Issue 1390 Vol.28 No.2

Pick up this weeks issue of Now Magazine for their list of Sweet Deals in the city. This is just a few of the shops to check out:

• Forever 21 
• Joe Fresh Style 
• Courage My Love
• Holt Renfrew Last Call
• Winners
• Joe Fresh
• Dollarama
• Homesense
• Home Outfitters
• Honest Ed's
• Kitchen Stuff Plus

If you love Cake Beauty check out the online shopping site www.cakebeauty.com for specials. Until September 17, enter the promo code SWEET when you check out and receive an additional 20 percent off.

Forever 21

Yesterday I went to the store Forever 21 for the first time. The store I went to is located at the intersection of Yonge and Dundas in Toronto. I think that you have to be under 21 to shop in the store. I spotted someone who looked older than 21 and she stuck out like a sore thumb. I must have really looked out of place. I was looking for a handbag to take to the gym. I carry a lot of stuff in my gym bag so I have to carry a second bag. I am picky about the bag that I take to the gym because of all of the germs in the changing room. This bag can really hold a lot. The bag was $27.80 CAD. The ring was also a great price at $4.80 CAD. 

Bath & Body Works at Yorkdale

I am looking forward to the opening of Bath & Body Works in Toronto. I could not go to New York without stocking up on soap, body wash and body lotion. We have missed out for so long in Canada. I will be like a kid in a candy store. 

On Thursday September 18, 2008, there will be a Bath & Body Works shopping event at Yorkdale. To celebrate the grand opening of the first-ever Canadian location, Bath & Body Works and LouLou are inviting you to meet experts who specialize in home fragrance and aromatherapy. Pamper yourself with a hand massage, create your own lip balm or receive a personalized sleep consultation. The first 200 people to present the invitation will receive a preloaded Bath & Body Works gift card with a value ranging from $10 to $100.

Time: 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm

http://www.louloumagazine.com/english/insider/events/index.jsp

MARC JACOBS umbrella

Tuesday, September 2, 2008 - Saturday, September 13, 2008
Featuring MARC by MARC JACOBS

Don't miss the Accessories Event at Holt Renfrew, featuring MARC by MARC JACOBS.

Get to know Miss Marc, the quirky, fun and colourful MARC by MARC JACOBS "it" gal who's always decked out in the spirit of each season, whether in a bold print graphic T or striped bikini.

In celebration of our Accessories Event...

Receive a Marc by MARC JACOBS umbrella* as your gift with your accessories purchase of $350 or more. Choose 1 of 4**. There's no better time to accessorize. Visit your nearest Holt Renfrew location to get your MARC by MARC JACOBS umbrella today!

* Retail Value: $60
** One per customer, while supplies last.

10 out of 10

It is that time of year again. The Toronto International Film Festival runs from September 4 to 13, 2008. For the last couple of years I have gotten a day pass. This year I have decided only to see 10 films. I would like to have more time to relax and not feel so rushed.

The following are the films that I will be seeing:

SOUL POWER
BLOOD TRAIL
NEW YORK I LOVE YOU
ASHES OF TIME REDUX
FOOD, INC.
THE STONING OF SORAYA M.
TORONTO STORIES
CHE
CHOCOLATE
ROCKNROLLA