One 2 Try Blogger Reviews Whish Suger Scrub - Take your skin from dull to divine after just one use.

A popular beauty blogger recently reviewed the almond Whish Sugar Scrub, which is available at V Spa.

Here are some of the things she liked about this wonderful sugar scrub:

This stuff is divine.
I love the almond scent.
So rich and sweet smelling.
The fragrance is pleasant but not overpowering.
The exfoliation is gentle and very effective.
My skin felt very renewed after using the Three Whishes Sugar Scrub.

The exfoliation is created by brown sugar, raspberry seed and bamboo powder.
For moisturizing there is shea butter, organic raspberry butter and organic aloe.
For skin renewal it contains vitamin E extract and organic avocado oil.

Click here to read her full review.

Fall into Relaxation at V Spa - Cranberry and Pumpkin Fall treatments are available Oct. 18 - Nov. 30.

The calendar says October, there's an occasion crispness in Texas autumn air, and pumpkins decorate front porches.

A relaxing spa treatment with autumn's fragrances and ingredients is a wonderful way to embrace the change in temperature and celebrate the fall season.

Staying true to their dedication of providing products that are crafted from fresh, natural ingredients, fall treatments at V Spa at the Hilton Anatole, feature anti-aging and detoxifying properties of pumpkin, the powerful antioxidants of cranberries and the nourishing benefits of apple.

Fall treatments are available Oct. 18 - Nov. 30.

V Spa’s Fall Treatments
Cranberry Scrub and Body Mask with Holiday Spice Massage (80 min) - $195
A spicy cranberry sugar scrub and purifying body mask combined with a relaxing massage that will delight your senses.

Spiced Hot Stone Massage (50 min) - $115 or (80 min) - $185.
A spicy new twist to an old favorite. The traditional spices of Cinnamon, Cardamom, Cloves, Nutmeg, Ginger and Pepper will balance and restore.

Cranberry Pumpkin Facial (50 min) - $125
High in Vitamin A (skin healing), C (anti-oxidant) and Zinc, pumpkin soothes, moisturizes. Cranberry is a powerful antioxidant and superb skin conditioner.

Cinnamon Apple Manicure (50 min) - $50
Cinnamon Apple Pedicure (50 min) - $50 or (80 min) - $85
The nutrients and anti-aging properties in apple brighten and soften your skin, leaving your hands and feet feeling refreshed and renewed. Served with hot cider and a cinnamon stick.

V Spa is pure, fresh and fun . . . a spa like no other. V Spa is located on the second floor of the Verandah Club at the Hilton Anatole Hotel (2201 Stemmons Freeway, Dallas, TX 75207). Spa services are available from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. seven days a week. Complimentary valet parking is provided for all V Spa clients at the Hilton Anatole Hotel Tower entrance with validated parking ticket. Appointments can be made by calling 214.761.7800. www.vspadallas.com

Shop with a cause! Pink Grapefruit, Er'go Pink Ribbon Candles

Light a candle in honor of someone you love who has experienced Breast Cancer or who may be currently going through treatments.

Here is a website full of other ideas to help loved ones who are experiencing their Breast Cancer journey. Breast Friends.

In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month V Spa is selling Er'go Pink Ribbon Candles with 20% of all net proceeds benefiting the Susan G. Komen Foundation for Breast Cancer Research.

Pink grapefruit is the fragrance of choice for the Er'go Pink Ribbon Candle, priced at $22.

About Er'go Candles
Using 100% food grade soy wax combined with cotton wicks and no chemical additives, the candles burn clean and are environmentally friendly.

Er'go candles are hand-poured using premium fragrances to produce exceptional quality that is a delight to the senses. Burn time is 45-50 hours.

Celebrate Spa Week at the V Spa

Sarah Long, V Spa manager at, was interviewed on Good Morning Texas yesterday.

She and hosts Amy Vanderoef and Rob McCollum were pampered on air as they discussed fall treatments and spa week - selected treatments are only $50 (this week only)!

Check out the segment here.

My Love Affair with Red Raspberries

Angela Jia Kim, CEO + Founder of Om Aroma & Co recently wrote an article about the powerful effects of red raspberry seed oil, an ingredient found in all Om Aroma age-defying creams, available at V Spa.

For skin care, the oil from Red Raspberry seeds is rich in Vitamin E (anti-aging), Omega-3 fatty acids (keeps skin moist and strong) and has an SPF of 25-50. They have unique antioxidants that provide powerful protection for the skin.

V Spa at the Hilton Anatole features the full line of Om Aroma’s age-defying organic face creams packed with antioxidants from Red Raspberry Seed oil.

Read Angela's full blog article about the powerful benefits of Red Raspberries. She even provides her recipe for "Angela’s Organic Antioxidant Smoothie Recipe."

My Love Affair with Red Raspberries

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September: National Skin Care Awareness Month!

What a wonderful excuse to get clear, radiant skin!

V Spa at the Hilton Anatole uses skin care products from pure, organic, luxury ingredients.

All facials at V Spa are customized for your specific skin care needs.

We have three categories of skin care treatments...

1. Classic Skin Care Series
We use Sonya Dakar products that promote cleansing, hydration and healing.

2. Organic Skin Care Series
Om Aroma's Sexy Green line features luxury organic ingredients like champagne, caviar and truffles. Sexy and gentle on the skin and planet.

3. Advanced Skin Care Series
Features the CACI (pronounced kay-cee) which repairs and regenerates at the cellular level. It improves the skin's texture as re-hydrates, softens fine lines, lifts and tones.

V Spa is pure, fresh and fun . . . a spa like no other. V Spa is located on the second floor of the Verandah Club at the Hilton Anatole Hotel (2201 Stemmons Freeway, Dallas, TX 75207). Spa services are available from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. seven days a week. Complimentary valet parking is provided for all V Spa clients at the Hilton Anatole Hotel Tower entrance with validated parking ticket. Appointments can be made by calling 214.761.7800. www.vspadallas.com

Get Half-Off Gift Certificates for V Spa with the GMT Smart Savings Club

Get a $50 gift certificate to V Spa for only $25!

V Spa has partnered with Good Morning Texas (WFAA, Channel 8) and their Smart Savings Club!

This is a terrific chance to try a new spa service for half price!

As of this blog post, there were only 29 certificates remaining!

Click here to purchase online through the GMT Smart Savings Club website.

Click here to see the V Spa menu. Which relaxing treatment will you choose??

“Best Day Spa in Dallas” – Allure Magazine (June ’09)

Named one of four “The Best Places: Amazing Hotel Spas” – Lucky Magazine (Dec ’08)

“Located on the second floor of the hotel’s fitness club, this European- and Asian-inspired spa is home to an overflow of luxurious treatments.” – Paper City (Jan ’09)

For the Love of Feet! SpaRitual Presents The Foot Fetish Party at V Spa with Celebrity Guest Tanner Pope of The Bachelorette

Tuesday, September 29; 6pm – 8pm

SpaRitual presents The Foot Fetish Party hosted by reality television star Tanner Pope, adored for his lovable sense of humor, quirky foot fetish, and knowledge of nail polish on The Bachelorette.

The Foot Fetish Party will take place at the award-winning V Spa at the Hilton Anatole on Tuesday, September 29 from 6pm – 8pm and feature complimentary pampering for the feet, such as foot baths and polish changes in the newest shades by SpaRitual, an eco-friendly and vegan line of nail care.

Tanner, available for Kodak moments and meet n’ greets, is still looking for the woman with the perfect feet to capture his heart.

The event is complimentary. Cash bar. RSVP to 214.761.7800.

Date Night Idea: Friday Night Flights at Nana Restaurant, Dallas

Hilton Anatole’s award-winning Nana, which recently was inducted into the “Fine Dining Hall of Fame” by Nation’s Restaurant News, will host its monthly wine and food flight trio, Friday Night Flights, on September 4th between 6pm – 8pm.

For a mere $20 (plus tax and gratuity), guests may savor three food samplings accompanied by delectable Italian wines. Seats are limited, and reservations are highly recommended by calling 214.761.7470. Visit www.nanarestaurant.com for complete details.

September Friday Night Flights
1. Prosciutto Wrapped Dates and Mascarpone
Desiderio Jeio Cuvée Rosé Brut, Veneto, NV
A bubbly personality, brilliant delicate pink color, an intricate bouquet with intense hints of rose, fresh fruit, citrus and lycis and a crisp and balanced palate. Jeio was the nickname of the Desiderio Bisol, son of the founder of the winery, Eliseo Bisol.

2. Crab Croquettes, Thai Cucumber Salad
Kellerei-Cantina Tramin Pinot Bianco, DOC,
Trentino-Alto Adige, 2008
The Pinot Bianco from the southern Alto Adige region offers a fruity aroma of green apple, orange rind, tangerine and a touch of tropical fruit and a firm, zesty acidity, while the oak-aged Perdera, high in tannins, is very vibrant, rich and rustic.

3. Cavatelli and Lamb Bolognaise
Argiolas Perdera, IGT, Isola dei Nuraghi, Sardinia 2007


Nana is a restaurant with an inimitable sense of luxury and wonder, where its service, panoramic view of the city, and upscale American cuisine created by internationally-acclaimed Executive Chef Anthony Bombaci are simply astonishing. Hours are Sunday through Thursday from 6pm – 10pm and Fridays and Saturdays from 6pm – 10:30pm. Nana is located on the 27th floor of the Hilton Anatole Hotel at 2201 Stemmons Freeway, Dallas, TX 75207. Reservations are available by calling 214.761.7470. www.nanarestaurant.com

True or False? Going organic with your beauty regime is more expensive.

False! Om Aroma products are actually more cost-effective than your department or drug store brands because there are no chemical fillers. The formulas are so concentrated with anti-aging ingredients, you end up using 1/8 of what you normally use!

This is from the Om Aroma "Sexy Green Lifestyle" newsletter. You can sign up here.

V Spa at the Hilton Anatole is your location for the wonderful Sexy Green line by Om Aroma.

* All products are free of parabens, formaldehyde, sulfates, and other toxic chemical fillers.

* Om Aroma products are made from luxurious organic ingredients that have proven scientific anti-aging results such as Vitamin E, Rosehip Oil, Red Raspberry, and Meadowfoam.

Read the blog of Om Aroma founder, Angela Jia Kim, to learn her tips for eating well and saving money. And how she "takes care of herself and fuels her body up with the necessary energy to perform at her optimum." Here.

Kids going back to school? Take advantage with some pampering"me time"

Kids going back to school? You may be excited and a little sad.

Before nightly homework struggles and the head-spinning carpool schedules kick into full gear, take advantage of the extra time in your day with some pampering "me time."

After all the time spent in the sun this summer, cleanse, hydrate and heal your skin with V Spa's classic skin care series.

After all that back-to-school shopping, pamper those tired feet with a luscious 50-minute pedicure. Essential oils of Chinese Jasmine and Indonesian Ginger as well as a revitalizing Shiatsu massage will make everything right with the world.

All moms deserve to feel blessed from the top of their heads to the bottom of their feet. That's exactly what V Spa's Vintage Massage delivers. This healing session includes our specialty scalp massage and a cleansing foot ritual.


V Spa is located on the second floor of the Verandah Club at the Hilton Anatole Hotel (2201 Stemmons Freeway, Dallas, TX 75207). Spa services are available from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. seven days a week. Complimentary valet parking is provided for all V Spa clients at the Hilton Anatole Hotel Tower entrance with validated parking ticket. Appointments can be made by calling 214.761.7800.

East meets West in Refreshing Elixir at V Spa

Nothing says "Summer" like a tall, cold glass of lemonade.

At VSpa, every visit starts in our Relaxation Room where you'll receive a relaxing footbath with refreshing elixir prior to your treatment.

We suggest our refreshing Ginseng Lemonade Tonic.
East meets West to refresh and revitalize mixing lemons, Asian ginseng, Schizandra berries, and Paraguyan sweet herb.

Go, Fight, Win! V Spa Offers Back to School Spa Package for Teachers!

Before the chaos of staff meetings, decorating your class and learning students' names, start the school year with glowing skin, well groomed nails, polish in the trendiest colors, and a fresh attitude.

V Spa at the Hilton Anatole is welcoming fall by offering a Back to School Spa Package throughout the month of August.

V Spa's Back to School Package: $170 (Tax and gratuity additional)
* Refreshing Elixir and Foot Bath
* Customized Class Facial (50 min)
* V Spa Manicure (50 min)
* V Spa Pedicure (50 min)
* Day Pass to the Luxurious Verandah Club

Additionally, V Spa will provide all teachers and students with a valid school I.D., 15% discount on all spa services. Does not include specials or promotions. This offer is valid throughout the school year.

To book your spa service, call 214-761-7800. Visit the spa website.

Aqua Boombastic on CBS Tonight/Tomorrow

Aqua Boombastic at the Verandah Club is the hottest workout trend in Dallas right now!

Watch CBS tonight at 10 to see class members dancing in chest-deep water.

Then watch CBS morning news tomorrow to hear instructor Brandi Farris talk about all the Boombastic benefits which include:
*A wonderful, low-impact workout that’s easy on the joints
*The opportunity to burn 500 calories!
*It's 100 degrees outside, but cool in the pool!

Check out the Aqua Boombastic article in the Ft. Worth Star Telegram! They've also got a fun video of the class for you to watch.

The class meets at noon Thursdays at the Verandah Club of the Hilton Anatole, 2201 Stemmons Freeway in Dallas. If the weather is bad, the class moves indoors. A one-day pass is $16. A pool membership is also available for $118 a month.

Gr-ABBA-Seat! V Spa and Dallas Summer Musicals Celebrate Love, Laughter and Friendship with MAMMA MIA! Margarita Mani/Pedi Party

Groove your way over to V Spa at the Hilton Anatole.

Come say “I do” to their MAMMIA MIA! Margarita Mani/Pedi Party with Dallas Summer Musicals.

This fun, fabulous get together includes a mini manicure or pedicure, complimentary margaritas, a listening preview of MAMMIA MIA! The Musical soundtrack, and the opportunity to win a pair of tickets to the beloved MAMMA MIA! show.

The event is Tuesday, August 11 from 6pm – 8pm, and cost is $25 per person plus gratuity and tax.

Reservations are highly recommended by calling V Spa at 214.761.7800. For more information, visit www.vspadallas.com.

“Chiquititas” everywhere will adore listening to the clever and catchy MAMMA MIA! soundtrack while they receive a fabulous treatment from V Spa staff fit for a “Dancing Queen.”

You can dance; you can jive; having the time of your life with a cool margarita in your hand and tunes of one of the most popular musicals in the world playing in the background.

All that is missing are the fabulous 1970s jumpsuits worn by the cast of the musical comedy which will be in Dallas from August 18- August 30, 2009.

Reservations are highly recommended by calling V Spa at 214.761.7800. For more information, visit www.vspadallas.com.

Nana is Inducted into Nation’s Restaurant News 2009 Fine Dining Hall of Fame

Congrats to Nana at the Hilton Anatole!

Nana, located on the 27th floor of the Hilton Anatole Hotel, was selected by Nation’s Restaurant News as a 2009 inductee into its prestigious “Fine Dining Hall of Fame.” Nana, one of only ten restaurants in the country awarded, was the only Dallas restaurant honored with the award this year.

In the article from Nation's Restaurant News...

"Executive chef Anthony Bombaci calls his cuisine personal. 'I like to cook what I like to eat,' says the chef, who was raised in Wisconsin and trained at The Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park, N.Y. He arrived at Nana in 2005 after 10 years at the Enoteca Bombaci in the Hotel Arts in Barcelona, Spain."

The article also quotes Nana’s general manager, Mark LaRocca,“Our staff is exceptional,” he says. “They’ve been there a long time, a few under 15 years but most from 15 to 25 years.”

“Our view is incredible,” LaRocca says. “We do a lot of anniversaries and birthdays.”

You can read the full article on the Nation's Restaurant here.

For more information on Nana, please visit www.nanarestaurant.com or call 214.761.7470.

Vacation To Do List: Get Pedicure and New Summer Sandals!

There's only one more week remaining in the V Spa July special: Flip Flop Pedi Package.

We know many of you are headed to vacation.

Get those toes and feet vacation-ready!

20% off the luxurious V Spa Pedicure ($40 with discount) and 25% off flip flops from Girls Two Doors Down.

Reservations for the Flip Flop Pedi Package can be made by calling V Spa at 214.761.7800. Visit www.vspadallas.com for more information.

How about this to start your vacation?
The 50-minute V Spa Pedicure utilizes Chinese Jasmine and wildcrafted Indonesian Ginger as the key ingredients in this luxurious foot ritual. Mineral salts with microalgae and vitamins A and E exfoliate, followed by a rivatalizing Shiatsu-inspired massage. Choose a luscious color of nail polish for the final touch.

Girls Two Doors Down Flip Flops are all the rage and are guaranteed to heat up the summer. Loved by many celebrities including Eva Longoria, Jessica Alba, Jennifer Garner, Jennifer Aniston, Rachel Bilson, Marcia Cross, Kim Kardashian, Nicole Richie and Nicollette Sheridan, the shoes feature adorable designs embellished in crystal.

V Spa Among the Top Five in Best of WFAA-List

V Spa has been named one of the Top Five Best Day Spas in Best of WFAA-List!

Thank you to all who voted!

Many thanks for WFAA for hosting the CityVoter poll. This is a wonderful resource to help readers get the insider's scoop on where you should spend your time and money.

Click here to see all the winners and comments from our voters.

Bissinger's: A wonderful excuse to continue eating more chocolate!

"Chocolate is a great way to help people lose weight. Seriously! Dark chocolate has a high satiety factor if you don't eat it too fast."

Chief Chocolatier for Bissinger's, Terry Wakefield
As read and quoted on luxist.com.

Have you tried Bissinger's Spa Chocolates? (Available at V Spa)

They are amazing!

Check out these flavors: Blackberry Truffle, Cranberry Pecan Cup, Chocolate Dipped Ginger and Natural Pumpkin Seed Crunch.

Bissinger's has produced a new generation of healthful snacks combining all-natural, organic favorites with all-natural chocolate.

Each tasteful morsel has an average of only 54 calories and 4 grams of net carbs per day and include ingredients that have potential health benefits for cardiovascular health, lowered risk of certain types of cancer and a slowing of the aging process.

This is a wonderful excuse to continue eating more chocolate!

V Spa is located on the second floor of the Verandah Club at the Hilton Anatole Hotel (2201 Stemmons Freeway, Dallas, TX 75207). 214.761.7800.

Glowing Skin Foods - 4 tips on eating food that makes your skin glow.

The Sexy Green Lifestyle newsletter (sign up on the Om Aroma website) shares with us 4 tips on eating food that makes your skin glow.

Everything you eat becomes a part of not only your inner being, but the outer fabric of your body. The healthier the foods you consume, the better your skin will look. Eating a balanced diet is the best way to get your share of good food for healthy skin. Here are tips to give you a boost of glowing healthy and softness to your complexion.

1. Low-Fat Yogurt: Healthy skin cells depend on Vitamin A, which is abundantly found in low-fat dairy products. Yogurt also has acidophilus, that is good for intestinal health. Anything that keeps your digestion balanced is also reflective of good skin.

2. Fatty Fish: Salmon and cod provide Omega 3 Fatty Acid that make our cell walls healthy and protect us from sunburn. The fatty acid helps reduce inflammation of skin. Vegetarians can have flaxseeds, walnuts, olives, and avocado.

3. Whole-Wheat Bread and Cereals: They contain the mineral selenium, which is key role in the health of skin cells. Some studies show that even skin damaged by the sun may suffer fewer consequences if selenium levels are high. Whole-grain also leaves less room in your meals for the white-flour items, sugar and white rice. These ingredients can affect insulin levels and cause inflammation that may ultimately be linked to skin breakouts.

4. Water, Water, and More Water!: Apart from eating, we also need to concentrate on drinking. No one disputes the role good hydration plays in keeping skin looking healthy and fresh. In addition to keeping cells hydrated, water helps cells move nutrients in and toxins out, leaving skin looking better and digestion stronger.

Enjoy falling in love with your healthy glowing skin!

Meed to repair the skin around your eyes from squinting in this Texas sun? Try Extrait de Caviar which repairs and redefines delicate tissues around the eyes.

With continued use, it effectively reduces the appearance of fine lines and returns skin to youthful radiance.

Dot eye area with cream, gently patting with fingertips. May also be used around the lips for increased firmness and elasticity.

V Spa is located on the second floor of the Verandah Club at the Hilton Anatole Hotel (2201 Stemmons Freeway, Dallas, TX 75207). 214.761.7800.

Fight Aging without Surgery

We recently found a website (Khush's Makeup Artistry site) that has an interview with Ben Kaminsky who is a research chemist with his own line, B.Kamins. (Sold at V Spa)

Read the interview to learn:
* How Ben created his skin care line to save his marriage!
* The one ingredient to look for in dry skin care products.
* How to minimize the effects of exercise sweat on the skin.

V Spa at the Hilton Anatole carries many of the B.Kamins skin care lines including:
* B. Kamins Booster Blue Rosacea line to neutralize redness and calm irritation.

* B. Kamin's Male featuring Bio Maple

* Medicated Acne Gel to control bacterial growth and clear blemishes, blackheads and spots.

* Diamond Radiance to dramatically lift and tighten deep-set lines and creases.

V Spa is located on the second floor of the Verandah Club at the Hilton Anatole Hotel (2201 Stemmons Freeway, Dallas, TX 75207). 214.761.7800.

Whish Shave Cream - Transform Your Shaving Experience into a Luscious Surprise

It's summer.

We are exposing more skin.

More skin means more shaving.

Does your shaving task leave your skin dry and itchy?

Transform your shaving experience! Seriously!

Your shaving experience will completely improve when you try Whish Shave Cream from V Spa at the Hilton Anatole.

It has a thick cream consistency and spreads well over your skin, and will provide a close shave and leave your legs quite moisturized.

The luxurious, natural ingredients leave your skin soft, smooth, and pampered.

Welcome to a gentle, smooth world.

Then there's the aromas.

Pomegranate - Intense sweet-tart fragrance of the seeds seems like a magical fruit
Lemongrass - Clean calming
Almond - The deepest moisturizing formula that smooths and brightens

A Whish gift basket is a wonderful idea for a summer birthday! Fill it with Whish Shave Cream, Body Brush, Sugar Scrub, Body Wash & Body Butter.

V Spa is located on the second floor of the Verandah Club at the Hilton Anatole Hotel (2201 Stemmons Freeway, Dallas, TX 75207). 214.761.7800.

What Is Your Inner Beat Telling You Today?

Om Aroma & Co.™ has a wonderful eNewsletter they email periodically.

The latest newsletter shares tips on "Finding Your Inner Beat."

Here they are:

Inner Beauty: Finding Your Inner Beat

Your Inner Beat tells you when you need to eat,
when you need to rest,
when you need companionship,
when you need to exercise.
The more you listen and respect your inner beat,
the more aligned you are with your life's purpose.
The more aligned you are with your purpose,
the more you can live with positivity, energy, and vibrancy.

This is the beginning to beauty.

V Spa at the Hilton Anatole is your go-to source for Om Aroma luxury organic skin care products. Check out our Om Aroma segment on NBC!

Congrats to the Hilton Anatole: Hotel earns Award of Excellence from The Meetings Group!

Dallas’ legendary Hilton Anatole Hotel has earned the 2009 Paragon Award and the 2008 Merit & Distinction awards from The Meetings Group: the meeting industry's portal for information and resources related to planning meetings and events.

Each year, readers vote for the most outstanding hotels, resorts and convention centers that have the best amenities for holding meetings and conventions.

“We appreciate all the readers who took the time to nominate and vote for the Hilton Anatole. These renowned awards from The Meetings Group are such an honor. We are thankful that readers have been able to experience the recent renovations within the Anatole, which have allowed us to remain a strong competitor in today’s growing marketplace,” said Jay Best, director of sales and marketing for Hilton Anatole Hotel.

Paragon Award
Each year, readers of Corporate Meetings and Incentives select a total of 50 Paragon winners in the hotel, resort and conference center categories that did the best job of handling meetings and incentive programs. Hotel nominations are based on the quality of their meeting services.

Merit & Distinction Award
Each year, readers of Medical Meetings select a total of 40 M&D winners. Each property has earned merit and distinction while serving the needs of medical meeting planners. Each property's guest room quality, meeting rooms, catering and convention services along with the audiovisual/technical support are used for criteria.

Click here to read the Hilton Anatole's "Meeting and Resource Guide."

V Spa, the Hilton Anatole's new luxury spa oasis, provides two fitness and spa packages that will energize meeting attendees with a refreshing workout and then reduce their stress with a wonderful spa service.

Details

Hot, hot, hot! Sizzling Summer Savings on V Spa Pedicure and Girls Two Doors Down Flip Flops

During the month of July, V Spa at the Hilton Anatole will feature the V Spa Flip Flop Pedi Package including 20% off their luxurious V Spa Pedicure ($40 with discount) and 25% off flip flops from Girls Two Doors Down.

Reservations for the Flip Flop Pedi Package can be made by calling V Spa at 214.761.7800. Visit www.vspadallas.com for more information.

The 50-minute V Spa Pedicure utilizes Chinese Jasmine and wildcrafted Indonesian Ginger as the key ingredients in this luxurious foot ritual. Mineral salts with microalgae and vitamins A and E exfoliate, followed by a rivatalizing Shiatsu-inspired massage. Choose a luscious color of nail polish for the final touch.

Girls Two Doors Down Flip Flops are all the rage and are guaranteed to heat up the summer. Loved by many celebrities including Eva Longoria, Jessica Alba, Jennifer Garner, Jennifer Aniston, Rachel Bilson, Marcia Cross, Kim Kardashian, Nicole Richie and Nicollette Sheridan, the shoes feature adorable designs embellished in crystal.

The lavishly decorated sandals feature witty slogans like, “If you have to ask, you can’t afford me,” and “The only thing better than one is TWO cabana boys.”

V Spa carries a large selection of Flip Flops from Girls Two Doors Down including flats and wedges in black, hot pink and chocolate. All varieties are embellished with beautiful crystals.

V Spa is located on the second floor of the Verandah Club at the Hilton Anatole Hotel (2201 Stemmons Freeway, Dallas, TX 75207).

Omigosh! V Spa Celebrates All Things Pink and Blonde with Dallas Summer Musicals and LEGALLY BLONDE THE MUSICAL

The sorority of Elle Woods admirers definitely need to "bend and snap" their way over to V Spa at the Hilton Anatole on Tuesday, July 14 from 6-8 p.m. for the LEGALLY BLONDE Pink Martini Mani/Pedi Party.

Dallas Summer Musicals, who will be presenting LEGALLY BLONDE, the colorful, turbo-charged musical version of the 2001 movie, and V Spa will host this fun-filled soiree which includes a mini manicure or pedicure, complimentary pink martinis, listening preview of LEGALLY BLONDE THE MUSICAL soundtrack, and the opportunity to win a pair of tickets to the beloved LEGALLY BLONDE show.

Cost is $25 per person plus gratuity and tax. Reservations are highly recommended by calling V Spa at 214.761.7800. For more information, visit www.vspadallas.com.

4th of July Cocktail at Nana, Dallas

V Spa's Hilton sibling – Nana Restaurant - has a fun 4th of July drink that will dazzle and ignite your taste buds.

Nana's "American Spirit" is a red, white and blue layered frozen cocktail featuring six liquors: smooth vodka (with fresh strawberry puree), wonderfully indulgent Godiva white chocolate, Malibu rum, Blue Curaçao, Chambord and Stoli Raspberry.

The patriotic "American Spirit" cocktail, available for $17.76 throughout the 4th of July weekend, may result in seeing stars, stripes . . . and fireworks! The recipe is below.

The best seat in Dallas to enjoy the dazzling "Fair Park Fourth" fireworks show is on the 27th floor of the Hilton Anatole at Nana, voted by Zagat as “Best Restaurant with a View.”


Nana's American Spirit

Ingredients
½ oz vodka
½ ounce strawberry puree

½ ounce white chocolate Godiva
½ ounce Malibu rum

½ ounce Blue Curaçao
Splash of Chambord
Splash of Stoli Raspberry

1 ½ cups ice
Cherry to garnish



Directions
1) Combine vodka and strawberry puree in blender with ½ cup ice. Blend until smooth and pour into wine glass.
2) Combine Godiva and rum into blender with ½ cup ice. Blend until smooth and pour over first layer in wine glass.
3) Combine Blue Curaçao, Chambord and Stoli Raspberry into blender with ½ cup ice. Blend until smooth and pour over second layer in wine glass.
4) Garnish with cherry.

Today is the Last Day for the V Spa June Special

You need a massage and facial today! Or maybe a mani and pedi!

Purchase any V Spa service and receive half off the 2nd service!

The offer is valid through June 30th, 2009.

Visit the V Spa website to select your services!

Call 214.761.7800 today to schedule your service.

We look forward to seeing you!

-The Team at V Spa

Guests comment on their experiences at V Spa

V Spa is competing for the "Best Day Spa" on the "Best of WFAA" list. Please cast your vote here!

Thank you so much to those who have voted so far! We thank you for your comments and are thrilled so many guests have had a wonderful spa experience at V Spa.

Here are some of the comments...

* v-spa has a great atmosphere and a great staff. love going there, it's always refreshing and relaxing.

* best facial in town -- Vintage Bouquet - followed by Bright Eyes add-on. Friends always comment how refreshed and glowing I look afterwards.

* The ambiance is relaxing. The decor is beautiful. The services are luxurious. It is an oasis in the middle of Dallas.

* Great ambiance with a talented and caring staff

* love all the additional luxury amenities . . . foot bath, elixir, heated treatment tables, heated neck pillows, lavender-scented eye pillows, and softest sheets in the world!

* The service is impeccable and walking through the Anatole Park relaxes you before you get there.

* It's so nice and they offer a lot of organic and vegan treatments. I can't find that anywhere else.

Hilton Featured in the Wall Street Journal - Dallas Stay-Cation Idea

"Hotels Mix Business and Pleasure" by Candace Jackson,
"The Hilton Anatolein Dallas...is rolling out a “Family Summer Stay-Cation” package starting at $299 a night, with daily breakfast for four, a day trip to the zoo or the Dallas Museum of Art and an in-room movie with popcorn, soda and candy."

To add to the vacation experience, we encourage mom to breath deep while relaxing in the V Spa eucalyptus steam room.

Forget about what damage June's sun has done to mom's skin. We can reverse all of that with our amazing Sonya Dakar body peel.

Revitalize and refresh mom's youthful glow with one of our customized facials.

And, don't forget about those hard working feet. Finish her spa day with a pedicure fit for a queen.

See the Hilton Anatole Stay-Cation package.

Book your V Spa experience.

Nana on Fox & NBC

V Spa is proud of its Hilton sibling – Nana Restaurant – which recently appeared on FOX 4 Good Day and NBC.

Here's an adorable segment with Chef Anthony Bombaci and his twin sons making Prosciutto Mozzarella Biquini for a sweet Father's Day segment.

Click here.

Also Annie Potasznik featured Nana's new vegetarian and vegan menus in the "Around Town" segment.

Have you tried these new menus at Nana yet? They are amazing!

Here's a sample of menu items... Deconstructed Green Bean Casserole with Honshimeji mushrooms, fried onion praline, and tempura green beans. The tantalizing Liquid Baked Potato is highlighted with potato chip “salt” and chive oil, while the Grilled Leeks are accented with glazed Cipollini onions and Romesco sauce.

See how yummy these dishes look for yourself in the NBC segment.

Visit Nana's website.

What to buy Dad for Father's Day, D Magazine

D Magazine recently provided a list of Father's Day gift ideas:

Writer Sarah Pottharst helps "take some of the guesswork out of gift shopping. They've got 18 great ideas for the No. 1 man in your life—or the No. 1 man in your children's lives. Plus we tell you where to buy them in Dallas."

Sarah suggests you "Spoil dad rotten with the 'V-Ultimate Dad' package at the Hilton Anatole's V Spa, which offers everything from footbaths to facials."

Click here to see the gift ideas.

V Spa's Father's Day Spa Packages
V Spa’s Father's Day Package for The Ultimate Dad
The exceptional package for the Ultimate Dad includes it all! It is pampering at its best.

V-Ultimate Dad: $241 (Includes gratuity)
• Relaxing footbath with refreshing elixir prior to treatment
• Deep Tissue Massage (50 min)
• Men's Custom Facial (50 min)
• V-Spa MANicure (30 min)
• Complimentary day pass to Verandah Club fitness facility including the wet area (Jacuzzi, Eucalyptus steam room, and sauna) and outdoor pool with swim-up bar


V Man Spa Menu
Men deserve pampering, too, and require specialized products for their skin. Did you know that not only do men have more hair follicles than women, but their skin is also thicker and more oily? Throughout the month of June, V Spa is offering 20% off their V Man spa treatments (below) plus an additional 20% discount on massage add-ons. All treatments include a complimentary cleansing foot ritual and elixir to begin the spa “V”acation, as well as a day pass to the Verandah Club fitness facility.

Men's Custom Facial – Soothes razor irritation and maintains hydration while protecting and restoring skin from damage caused by chronological and environmental aging. A blend of vitamins and anti-oxidants are diffused into skin to purify and renew the complexion. Beneficial for all men’s skin types.

V-Tech Facial – a safe, non-surgical facelift using the CACI Ultra International technology with potent freeze serum. This active synthetic ingredient compound based on a peptide found in Temple Vipor’s venom was chosen for its ability to relax the look of facial muscles temporarily without irritation. Finish with an advanced anti-aging serum and hydrating cream application.

Back to Nature - Remove the weight of the world with this ultimate back treatment. A deeply relaxing and cleansing experience includes a back scrub of cleansing herbs and botanicals, application of moisturizing oils and a relaxing back massage. A balancing masque is then applied, followed by a scalp massage and hot aromatic towels. A nutrient rich lotion application finishes this ultimate treatment for your back.

Toys to Men - Daily Candy Features V Spa in the Father's Day Gift Guide

V Spa was recently mentioned in the Dallas edition of Daily Candy.

Daily Candy explained that it's "Time to pay Poppa back with something buzz worthy..."

"Send him to V Spa through June 30 for manly services like the Back to Nature scrub and massage and V Ultimate Dad.

Click here to see Daily Candy's complete list Father's Day gift ideas for Dallas.

Click here to learn about V Spa's Father's Day spa packages.

How to get a rocking bod just like Kara Dioguardi from American Idol

V Spa is proud of its Hilton sibling – Verandah Club – which recently appeared on FOX 4 Good Day twice last month.

Scott Lacroix of the Verandah Club at the Hilton Anatole, shared tips on how to get a rocking bod just like Kara Dioguardi from American Idol.

How can you get a crackin' core like that? Try boxing moves!

Scott shared two boxing moves that work the upper and lower body as well as the core. He also provided jump roping tips which improves breathing and rhythm.

Check out the boxing segment on Fox!

Flat Abs Fast

V Spa is proud of its Hilton sibling – Verandah Club – which recently appeared on FOX 4 Good Day twice last month.

Cara Young, Health Club Manager, Verandah Club at the Hilton Anatole demonstrated exercises for "Flat Abs Fast" – Take inches off your middle and feel confident at the pool.

Here's those tips in case you missed the segment:
1. Double Crunch - With one leg crossed over the other to add resistance for the lower abs, do a crunch while also pushing up with the hips to do a reverse crunch. Do 3 sets of 12 repetitions on each side.
2. Bicycle Crunch w/Reach across-With both legs bent at the knees, extend one leg at a time. Instead of aiming the elbow at the opposite knee, reach across the body and past the knee. Alternate each time. Do 3 sets of 12 repetitions in each direction.
3. Side Plank hip lift-Lying on one side, with legs stacked on top of each other, push the hip up, hold for a second, then lower it to briefly touch the floor then repeat. Do 3 sets of 8-12 repetitions on each side.

V Spa Named "Best Day Spa" in Allure Magazine

V Spa was named “Best Day Spa” in the June issue of Allure Magazine.

V Spa made the Allure "A-List" where readers name their favorite salons, spas, and beauty shops from coast to coast.

V Spa's Lavish Luxury Facial was featured. The amazing treatment is an organic facial with a champagne scrub and caviar moisturizer.

Read about the Lavish Luxury Facial on the V Spa website.

See the "A-List" on the Allure website here.

V Spa Dallas Provides Father's Day Celebration Ideas

Father’s Day is a day to say “Thank You” for the dedication, support and wisdom your father has given you over the years. His hard work, late nights and long days deserve recognition and appreciation. You'll have dad covered from head to toe with these Father's Day celebration ideas from V Spa at the Hilton Anatole. Father’s Day specials are available throughout the month of June. Gift cards and reservations are available by calling 214.761.7800. www.vspadallas.com

The Gift of Sweet Maple
Surprise dad with homemade Belgium waffles with his favorite toppings and pure maple syrup.

Then present him with a gift basket full of B. Kamins Men’s Care which features Bio-Maple™ compound: a natural extract from select Canadian maple trees that hydrates, helps cell turnover, and smoothes fine lines and wrinkles.

Throughout June, V Spa is offering 20% off the B. Kamins Men's Care line which includes: Bio Maple Fortified Treatment Shampoo ; Sea Protein Foaming Cleanser; Soothing Aftershave Balm; Anti Aging Daily Moisturizer SPF 15; Anti Aging Soothing Eye Gel.

Father's Day Spa Packages Below

V Spa Provides Father's Day Celebration Ideas

Father’s Day is a day to say “Thank You” for the dedication, support and wisdom your father has given you over the years. His hard work, late nights and long days deserve recognition and appreciation. You'll have dad covered from head to toe with these Father's Day celebration ideas from V Spa at the Hilton Anatole. Father’s Day specials are available throughout the month of June. Gift cards and reservations are available by calling 214.761.7800. www.vspadallas.com

V Spa’s Father's Day Package for The Ultimate Dad
The exceptional package for the Ultimate Dad includes it all! It is pampering at its best.

V-Ultimate Dad: $241 (Includes gratuity)
• Relaxing footbath with refreshing elixir prior to treatment
• Deep Tissue Massage (50 min)
• Men's Custom Facial (50 min)
• V-Spa MANicure (30 min)
• Complimentary day pass to Verandah Club fitness facility including the wet area (Jacuzzi, Eucalyptus steam room, and sauna) and outdoor pool with swim-up bar


V Man Spa Menu
Men deserve pampering, too, and require specialized products for their skin. Did you know that not only do men have more hair follicles than women, but their skin is also thicker and more oily? Throughout the month of June, V Spa is offering 20% off their V Man spa treatments (below) plus an additional 20% discount on massage add-ons. All treatments include a complimentary cleansing foot ritual and elixir to begin the spa “V”acation, as well as a day pass to the Verandah Club fitness facility.

Men's Custom Facial – Soothes razor irritation and maintains hydration while protecting and restoring skin from damage caused by chronological and environmental aging. A blend of vitamins and anti-oxidants are diffused into skin to purify and renew the complexion. Beneficial for all men’s skin types.

V-Tech Facial – a safe, non-surgical facelift using the CACI Ultra International technology with potent freeze serum. This active synthetic ingredient compound based on a peptide found in Temple Vipor’s venom was chosen for its ability to relax the look of facial muscles temporarily without irritation. Finish with an advanced anti-aging serum and hydrating cream application.

Back to Nature - Remove the weight of the world with this ultimate back treatment. A deeply relaxing and cleansing experience includes a back scrub of cleansing herbs and botanicals, application of moisturizing oils and a relaxing back massage. A balancing masque is then applied, followed by a scalp massage and hot aromatic towels. A nutrient rich lotion application finishes this ultimate treatment for your back.

Soothe into your summer with V Spa at the Hilton Anatole

This June, purchase any V Spa service and receive half off the 2nd service!

The offer is valid Sunday – Thursday, through June 30th, 2009.

Visit the V Spa website to select your services!

Call 214.761.7800 today to schedule your service.

We look forward to seeing you!

-The Team at V Spa

Please Vote! Best of the WFAA-list!

V Spa, Nana and Verandah Club are nominated for the Best of the WFAA-list.

Please visit the following Web sites and vote so we can be the BEST!

V Spa nominated for best day spa, vote here.

Nana nominated for most romantic restaurant, vote here.

Verandah Club nominated for best gym, vote here.

Thank you for taking the time to vote!

Mother's Day Gifts: V Spa Featured on CW 33

Happy Mother's Day!

Roni Proter at CW 33 did a segment last night on gift ideas for mom.

Does your mom need a break and some appreciation?

Sarah Long, Spa manager at the V Spa says, "We have three different packages for mothers, one just a full day spa day for mom, one's just for mother's to be with the pregnancy massage, and one is a mother daughter retreat."

Click here to see the Mother's Day segment on CW 33 and to meet Buffy, the typical busy mom who gets some much needed pampering!

Mother's Day Gift Ideas, Dallas - Let Mom Indulge without the Guilt with Spa Chocolates

• V Spa at the Hilton Anatole, is offering a special on every woman’s favorite culinary treat: Bissinger’s Spa Chocolates!

Steve Noviello on Fox, included the Spa Chocolates in his segment for Mother's Day Gift ideas. Check it out here.

• Each tasteful morsel has an average of only 54 calories and 4 grams of net carbs per day and include ingredients that have potential health benefits for cardiovascular health, lowered risk of certain types of cancer and a slowing of the aging process.

• Bissinger's has combined all-natural, organic favorites with all-natural chocolate to produce a new generation of healthful snacks.

• Flavors include Blackberry Truffle, Cranberry Pecan Cup, Chocolate Dipped Ginger and Natural Pumpkin Seed Crunch.

• Spa Chocolates are available for the Mother’s Day price of $12 per box (usually $14) throughout the month of May.

• Bissinger’s has collaborated with Connie Diekman, MEd, RD, LD, FADA, board member and former national spokesperson for the American Dietetic Association, to handpick healthful fruits, nuts, and seeds to combine with Bissinger’s dark chocolate to create the line of tasty treats, beginning with Spa Chocolate.

•“The ingredients in Spa Chocolate could potentially aid in the reduction the risk of cancer, slow the aging process and contribute to overall improvement in cardiovascular health,” says Diekman. “In fact, when eaten in moderation, Spa Chocolate can become a satisfying part of a balanced, healthful eating plan.”

V Spa is located on the second floor of the Verandah Club at the Hilton Anatole Hotel (2201 Stemmons Freeway, Dallas, TX 75207).

An Interview with Angela Jia Kim, Om Aroma & Co.

Name: Angela Jia Kim, CEO & Founder

Company: Om Aroma & Co

What product line does V Spa carry? V Spa carries the entire Om Aroma & Co line of products, including gifts.

How will clients benefit from your product? Om Aroma is the first age-defying luxury spa and skincare line that transforms skin the organic way.

Please share some skin care tips for our clients.
-Keep hydrated by drinking a lot of water.
-Add oranges to your daily food intake for the Vitamin C factor.
-Remove makeup before going to bed.
-Exfoliate your skin.
-Hydrate with the right skincare.

What differentiates you from the competition? Organic, luxurious.

What’s your favorite product and how have you benefited from it?
My favorite product is Creme Luxe 3 - My skin is finally hydrated, healthy and happy!

Anything else you’d like to share?
Not only is Om Aroma the first age-defying luxury organic skincare line, the company is also committed to developing the highest quality luxury beauty products that are gentle on the skin while also helping to improve and protect Earth's natural resources.

An Interview with Jamie Bumgardner of Whish Body Products

Company: Whish Body Products

Brief description: The entire line is paraben free, sulfate free, DEA free, TEA free, and Petrochemical free. From the bathing joy of our Body Wash and Sugar Scrub, to the drudgery-busting, yet deliciously-effective Shave Crave and Shave Savour, to the decadent finish of our Body Butter and Flawless, Whish has created absolute indulgence from tip to toe!

This product line is perfect for everyone! Especially for those who want to have good, clean, effective, and safe fun, because the line is free of Parabens & Sulfates! Women and Men can both benefit from our hair removal products and bath and body line.

How will clients benefit from your product?
They will benefit from Whish Body Products because it is uses the highest quality ingredients while leaving out harsh and drying additives resulting in soft, smooth, clean skin.

Please share some skin care tips for our clients.
Exfoliating the skin on the face an body is the quick and easy way to get better results from the products you are using because the product is able to absorbed more deeply into the skin. Exfoliating is also a great way to get glowing skin for a special event and it only take a few minutes to exfoliate your entire body!

What differentiates you from the competition?
Whish is unique! Whish is the only line that has all the products you need to pamper and polish your skin from tip to toe. Wash. Exfoliate. Shave. Moisturize. Perfect.


What’s your favorite product and how have you benefited from it?
Flawless ingrown hair serum. Whether you shave or wax, Flawless helps you get rid of those painful bumps and ingrown hairs! Our heavenly scented formula uses clinically proven active ingredients to help prevent bumps and ingrown hair. It also restores the suppleness of your skin and weakens hair follicles, inhibiting future growth.

Anything else you’d like to share?
Whish is committed to quality and great results. Our goal is always customer happiness. Whish uses organic ingredients whenever and wherever possible on the creation of each of our products. We like to think that small steps have a big impact on our world. At least that's our Whish.

An Interview with Nate Dakar, President, of Sonya Dakar Skin Care

V Spa recently interviewed Nate Dakar, the President of Sonya Dakar Skin Care Company.

Sonya Dakar is a "results-driven skin care line. Our focus is on addressing the skin concerns and our line is a marriage between Mother Nature (botanicals in the plant world) and science (the latest technology)."

What product line does V Spa carry?

V Spa carries our Acne/Clear, Anti-Aging, Maintenance, Body, Discoloration, and new mask line.

This product line is perfect for: everyone!

How will clients benefit from your product?

Anyone with any skin concern or those who simply would like to maintain the quality of their skin can benefit from our product. If you have any skin concern ranging from acne to anti-aging, we have a different line for each concern. All of our product lines can be mixed and matched making it convenient for our clients with multiple skin concerns.

Please share some skin care tips for our clients.

Don’t forget your sunscreen and always exfoliate your skin.

What’s your favorite product and how have you benefited from it?

The Triple Action Organic Scrub because it helps decongest my skin thoroughly without being aggressive. It also helps even out the texture of my skin and controls breakouts.

Anything else you’d like to share?

We work really hard to always create products that are meaningful and address our clients’ skin care concerns. We won’t come out with products that we wouldn’t use ourselves or just for the sake of launching products.