Walking into the Bliss Spa at the W hotel in Westwood is like entering a first class Virgin Airlines flight via Jonathan Adler. This modern, mellow, and fresh spa instantly transports you to a place of the future. Each manicure and pedicure station is equipped with a plasma television and your own set of headphones to easily tune out the rest of the world. The sterilized tools sets slowly move along on a conveyer belt below the plasmas. Each locker room has individual steam room showers filled with yummy bath products and is made to look like you are in an outdoor Zen paradise. Clearly, Bliss Spa is the place to go if you want a little pampering and indulgence.

To celebrate spring, Bliss announced the launch of their amazing “Youth as We Know It Facial” which is their ultimate anti-aging treatment that targets tone, elasticity, volume, fine lines and wrinkles -all the way down to your décolleté. The high-tech facial includes a patented Japanese mushroom-derived enzyme peel that brightens and smoothes your skin without irritating it. The purified collagen mask provides extra moisture so you leave with your skin feeling fresh and clean. Included in the facial is their signature neck, arm, and foot massage which will help just about anyone relax their time away. “Youth as We Know It’ is a perfect facial for anyone who wants to look their best before a special event. The most amazing part about this facial is that you leave Bliss with a glowing, refreshed face as the facial does not include any excretions.

The “Eyes Have It” is an essential add on to any treatment at Bliss. For a mere $45.00 you too can leave with your eyes looking like they just underwent a mini eye lift, sans the pain and price. The eyes have it includes a cutting-edge Japanese mushroom enzyme peel, a dark-circle-diminishing ‘round the eye’ hydro-gel massage and a de-puffing task mask that instantly brightens, smoothes and hydrates your eyes.

Bliss Spa is a perfect place to get prepped and ready for summer. Tucked behind a tree lined street in Westwood, Bliss Spa is a secret garden of youth. Enjoy the start of summer and treat yourself to some well deserved R & R. Visit www.blisspa.com for more details.

It’s been awhile since I’ve made my way down that rose petal strewn aisle all dressed in white. But these bridal inspired spa products have me ‘waxing’ nostalgic for that magical year filled with table seating arrangements, cocktail hour planning and dress fittings in preparation for the big day.

Gift Sets from Philosophy

Only a true philosopher would know the right thing to say in all circumstances and so, Philosophy has done all the work for you with their fabulous new gift sets - perfect for all your bridal needs. Why not show a little ‘Grace’ with a Thank You gift of beautifully scented shampoo, bath and shower gel and pamper those deserving bridesmaids of yours? And what better way to say Congratulations and celebrate the big day than with a little ‘Bubbly’ 3-1 shampoo, bath and shower gel? But do we really need a reason to show those we love that we care? Philosophy has rounded out this trio of brilliance with their chocolatey gift set, Just Because. Each set comes in its own signature gift box and beats a greeting card any day of the week. Visit www.sephora.com for these and other products by Philosophy.

Sole Mates by Mud Pie

Do you believe in soul mates? Well, even if you don’t, you will believe in Sole Mates for your feet! These white fabric flip-flops, complete with a diamond charm on each strap, are the perfect wedding reception dancing shoes! An adorable gift for the bride-to-be, Sole Mates come in their own white twill carry case with pink embroidery and are prettily packaged with a pink satin bow with the words “I do!” inscribed on it. And the durable rubber soles will last her through many a’ post-wedding pedicure. Visit www.weddingfairy.com to order Sole Mates and other bride-appropriate gifts.