Lifestyle – Page 10 – Mirror Mirror by Aiana J

What Does a Girl Really…. Really….Really want……..A Day at the SPA………ain’t I right…!!!

Say the word SPA and all that you can think of is Rejuvenation, Pampering and Relaxation… and all the synonyms that mean all these… a day spent at the SPA is definitely a day well spent in every sense….

After a hectic month of keeping hyper busy schedules I wanted to Indulge myself and spend a day in Tranquility so I booked myself an appointment at the O2 Spa at the Courtyard Marriot, Mumbai.

I went wanting to be pampered & three hours of Pure Bliss… and that’s exactly what I got….. 🙂

As is a prerequisite for any good SPA, the experience starts from the moment you enter one. Beautiful Ambience, Courteous Staff, the Mood Lighting and of-course the Aroma of the Lemongrass Oil was a definite indicator of what was to follow. I was all excited and looking forward to my Pamper Session there.

I was spoilt for choice when it came to selecting what massage I wanted to Indulge in so I just asked them to suggest one for me,(I guess, I felt super lazy to even decide that…;-) )…. and oh boy am I not glad that I did that, I was suggested their signature Aroma Therapy Massage (pure bliss, if I may….) to Invigorate my Body and Relax my mind, a Whitening Scrub and Pack for that extra glow and indulgence…..

The weather was blazing hot outside, so a Soothing Welcome Drink was more than welcome. I was introduced to my therapist of the day, Sofia. She guided me to a warm and welcoming Treatment Room, (Welcome Drink and a Welcoming room…..aha…that just rhymed in a way , I guess the SPA session left me a bit poetic in a way)

Sofia started the Massage by dipping my tired feet in Sea Salt Infused Warm Water, a light Massage and Scrub of my feet followed and my Pampering Ritual had begun….. (ya, a ritual…..really…definitely a ritual….)

Stretches before the actual body massage made my muscles less tense and when she started her massage with a Special Oil which was a Concoction of 5 Essential Aroma Oils…. I was Super Relaxed and slowly slipped into a state of Tranquility that I feel asleep…… All the tension around the muscles in my neck and shoulders magically vanished. The Calm Music in the background just added to the Serenity of the whole experience.

A hot shower followed with a Whitening Scrub followed with a Sauna must have been the reason that my skin is glowing now.

Sofia then applied a pack, which she said would make my skin shine and wrapped me making me feel cozy and relaxed.

I came out all Fresh, Radiant and Energised feeling Ecstatic that I treated myself to the Indulgence and I booked myself another session next month before I left smiling and happy, I deserve that after all the hard work I put in….Right!!!!….. The Rejuvenation of Mind and Body uplifted my spirit in every sense…..:-)

O2, see you soon…..After all what does a girl Really… Really….Really want…….yeah…..Another day at the SPA….

8 Fragrance Tips &Tricks You Should Definitely Know….

No matter how well you are dressed, or if you have got your Shoes, Makeup, Clothes bang on, ‘if thou doesn’t smell nice the impact isn’t wholesome and complete’ …right…!!!

It is always pleasant to meet someone who also smells nice, with nice I am definitely not implying the after aroma’s that stay and is a too much of a overdose of a fragrance..;-) I have put together some Do’s and Don’ts and some Tricks and Tips for a Fragrant You ….Here We Go...

1. Do not store your fragrances in your bathroom or other damp or warm places , the heat and humidity tend break down the perfume and bring down the texture of the fragrance. Instead store them in a dry and cool place.

2. When testing perfumes to buy, always wait till your skin has dried before your smell, as the first fragrance you smell is the First Note of the scent which disappears fast.

3. Just after taking the shower, before dressing up, is the best time to spray the perfume as the moisture in your skin will lock the scent. Also it prevents the delicate clothes and jewellery from being stained by the perfume.

4. This is my favourite tip, just rub some vaseline on your pulse points before you dab or spray your perfume on them, this makes the scent last much longer…you have to try this…

5. Spray a little perfume on your hair brush before combing your hair, voila……your hair would be lightly and pleasantly scented….

6. How about creating your own custom scent… try spraying a couple of fragrances on the blotters, smell and see if you like it, once you have found what you like test it on your skin as the perfume may smell a bit different once applied, if you like what you created…taadda…you have your own custom perfume ready.Just make sure that use the stronger fragrance before you layer it with the lighter one so that the former scent doesn’t overpower the later.

7. When out or travelling you can keep cotton swabs sprayed with perfume handy in a small zip pouch in your handbag, they can be used for q quick touch-up throughout the day. I feel its much easier to carry cotton swabs than a perfume bottle.

8. I spray a bit of my favourite perfume in my dresser drawers, line them with tissue and my clothes have a hint of my favourite fragrance…..it is my trick to fab smelling clothes even when I take them out from the drawer….

…have fun with your perfumes and creating your own signature scents…write to me about all your fashion and style queries, your STYLE DOCTOR signing off…keep them coming…

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