No, that is not a typo. (And personally, I’m offended that you think I’d even make one.) You really can soak up multiple spa treatments at Bliss South Beach for less than 100 smackers, for an entire month. Regular spa-goers will revel in the savings, and newbies can use it as the perfect opportunity to bask in Bliss for the first time!

If you haven’t already jumped up to book an appointment (877-862-5477—sorry, no online booking for these babies), here’s the skinny on the three featured packages:

triple oxygen treatment and brow wax
Experience our classic (and most clamored for) complexion-reviving facial, followed by an arch shaping that’s like an instant eye lift.

blissage75 and hot shell add-on
Loosen up with our muscle-melting massage, made even more indulgent with the addition of warmed seashells to nix knotted spots.

beauty and the beach
Make beach time more ‘bare’-able with a painless-as-possible Brazilian Bikini Wax, a signature Hot Cream Manicure and an Express Pedicure.

Full disclosure: these packages aren’t offered on Saturdays, and tax and gratuity aren’t included. But considering you can save almost 50%, it’s still a ‘muy bien’ deal.

So get to it, all you facial-loving Floridians, and don’t miss out on this rare ‘spa’-pportunity to de-stress for less.

With ‘rub’,

Miss Bliss

Let me stop right there, because the nail techs at Bliss would NEVER look disdainfully at anyone. They’ve seen it all, and besides—why would you be coming in for a pedi if your feet were already perfect? Whether or not you’ve bared your ‘soles’ yet this season, few things make you feel more instantly put together than a fresh pedicure—and our spas have some of the most over-the-top tootsie treatments in town.

Feel like channeling your inner Jimmy Buffet? Try our tantalizingly tropical ‘pedi’ colada. With a pineapple and coconut-infused soaking and scrubbing and hot seashell massage, it’s total pedi-paradise. Plus, you get to guzzle a piña colada while you get groomed (the virgin kind, don’t get TOO excited).

Or, if you’re a big fan of our blood orange+white pepper bath products (and who isn’t?), try the citrus-centric head over ‘peels’ pedicure, which includes a soak and scrub with the aforementioned products. Those who have tried it firsthand (or first-foot?) say it’s total juicy goodness.

Feel like your scraggly soles are in need of more renovations than a home on HGTV? Try our foot patrol pedicure, a ‘take no prisoners’ pedi that kicks calluses to the curb and leaves your soles baby-smooth.

And if you’re looking for real rockstar toes, try our ‘toe’-tally trendy ‘minx’ coat pedicure, a celeb favorite. There’s no polish involved: our techs adhere flexible coverings to your nails, and you can choose from a plethora of playful patterns (everything from pink cheetah to gold with black fishnet, I kid you not). Trust me, it’s a killer look on a big night out—everyone will be talking about your toes.

It doesn’t end there: there’s the mint-infused cold feet pedicure for depuffing swollen feet (feels fab in hot weather), our signature hot milk and almond pedicure for total sole-softening indulgence, or the always dependable basic pedicure for no-frills types. And don’t forget wintertime favorites the double choc pedicure (with a cup of hot cocoa) and the hot foot (with hot stones and sea salt). Seriously, when it comes to pedicures, our spas offer the ‘sole’ she-bang—so go ahead and book the foot-pampering treatment you fancy. I know I just convinced myself to do it.

And just for fun, a quick poll:

Happy foot-flaunting!

Miss Bliss

Why should you allow yourself to be ‘de-fuzzed’ at one of our spas? Well, for starters, you’ll save 20% on your first Bikini Wax (Basic, Betweeny™ or Brazilian) for the entire month of April. (No cheating, waxing veterans—we’re checking records to make sure only first-timers get the discount!)

Plus, we swear we’ll be gentle with you. Our stripless wax is renowned in hair removal circles for being as painless as possible. Plus, we won’t try anything ‘dirty’ (ahem), because we’re practically OCD about hygiene during our services. And if you’re just nervous about having a stranger around your lady parts, don’t worry: our waxing techs have seen it all. They’ll make you feel totally comfortable, and to them, it’s just another day on the job. (Plus, you’ll get a pair of disposable undies. They’re not exactly full-coverage, but they do the trick.) Still want more depilatory deets? Check out our waxing FAQs.

And if all that isn’t enough to convince you to ‘go all the way’, consider the fact that bikini season is inching closer every day. Do it for the good of your fellow beach-goers—no one wants to get an eyeful of errant fuzz, and you certainly don’t want to be sporting it.

If we simply can’t talk you into taking it off in-spa, you also have the option of using our new and improved poetic waxing at-home hair removal kit, now with a microwaveable cup. It’s great for DIY touch-ups, but if you’re considering going fully bare down there, take it from us: leave that to the professionals, or you’ll be mad at yourself in the morning.

So book your first bikini wax and save a few bucks. Hey, think of it this way: you never forget your first, so why not do it with someone you can totally trust?

Happy waxing!

Miss Bliss

So, with the lovefest just two days away, we’ve got a better Valentine’s gift idea for all you procrastinating men out there: forget the standard stuffed animal and give your girl a better kind of ‘bare’ with a gift card for a brazilian bikini wax at one of our spas.

I mean, it’s a ‘skin’-win situation: she’ll be impressed that you knew enough to send her to the friendliest, most pain-free destination for below-the-belt ‘groom’ service on the planet, and…well, we think the benefits for you are pretty obvious. (Maybe she’ll even sport that skimpy lingerie after all.)

Of course, she can put the gift card towards any other service, too—like a glow-getting facial. (Although, she’ll light up so brightly when she sees that gift card, she may not even need it.)

So when it comes to Valentine’s gift giving, keep it simple, ‘Cupid’: pick up a Bliss gift card or e-card online or at any of our spas. The only thing left for me to say? You’re welcome.

Hugs + ‘blisses’,

Miss Bliss

In fact, the weather is so bad, that our spas have been getting appointment cancellations left and right. (These people call themselves beauty devotees and they wont’ even brave a blizzard for a brow wax? Hmph!)

So, to try and fill in the scheduling holes left by these less-intrepid spa-goers, we’re offering 25% off any facial, massage or body treatment at spas in these three snow-covered cities—TODAY ONLY.

If you’re the type who scoffs at storms and could use some in-spa sprucing, book now (or call 877 TO BLISS). It’s not every day you’ll get a deal like this, so don your warmest gear and boldly ‘glow’ where our less-gutsy glam-lovers feared to tread!

And hey—be careful out there.

Miss Bliss

The Youth As We Know It Facial
Miss Bliss has a beauty editor friend at a schmancy magazine who swears by this fine-line-fixing, age-attacking, glow-getting facial. So effective (yet gentle enough for this pretty pal’s delicate flower of a face) is this regenerating treatment , that she got asked to a fraternity mixer buy a cute coed at her college homecoming game. (Reader, said friend has been an alumnus since ’93!) That is truly a victory for the ‘ages’. My favorite thing about this facial is that you can leave looking fountain-of-youth fabulous immediately. (No red, blotchy downtime to consider because extractions are totally optional.) And, you get your mug massaged with a mushroom enzyme peel that gives you a lit-from-within radiance.

Triple oxygen treatment
Since this is our most popular peau-prettifying pick, you know it must be a true crowd pleaser! A celeb-fave, this complexion perfecter includes a power cleansing, serious skin-sloughing, expert-esthetician extractions, an oxygen and milk mask that will seriously transport you to another relaxation realm (not to mention leave your skin looking luminous), and a major moisturizing pack plus bright-boosting oxygen spray. This has become Miss Bliss’ requisite go-to gift for all her bride-to-be buddies; it’s super for all skin types and guarantees a wedding-day glow.

Brazilian bikini wax
While I could sum this up by telling you that you’ll be saying “WOW” instead of “OWW!”, I think this Bliss customer says it best: “My only option when it comes to getting waxed. By far the best and pain-less…worth every dime.”
(– Tiffany, Bronx, NY). We agree, sister, we agree! Thanks to our special skin-saving wax, our experts’ gentle touch, and other Bliss-particular practices this wax will truly make you a believer in fearless fuzz busting.

Blissage 75
If ever there were a one-size-fits-all treatment, this would be it. The level of complete and utter calm you feel will melt your muscles and boggle your mind. We dare you not to fall asleep! Zoning in on your most overworked muscles, this 75-minute warming rubdown will make you feel like your reset button has been pressed. Head-clearing, skin-silkifying, and stress-soothing, this is the ultimate escape.

Hot milk & almond pedicure
This 60-minute ‘sole’-saving pedi is such a ‘feat’ that it will earn a regular spot in your appointment calendar. After your tootsies are tenderized in a steamed whole milk and almond oil bath, they’re scrubbed within an inch of their lives, and then painted in the hue of your hankering. In fact, Miss Bliss and two of her friends ran the Chicago Marathon this year (in the freezing cold), and our most powerful motivation was not a medal, not seeing our loved ones at the finish, not even the bragging rights. Nope, it was the knowledge that we had the next morning’s first appointment for the Hot Milk and Almond Pedicure.
True story.

Try one, try all. You won’t be disappointed. And, if you already have a fave, won’t you please divulge? We’d love to know what makes you say, “spaaaahhh”.

Bliss on!

Since she worships the featherweight SPF formula (I hear she has some sort of shrine to it in her bathroom, but that could just be a rumor), I asked her to elaborate on her love for it—and did she ever. Here’s what she had to say:

check out that spiffy new packaging!

“I’ve been using translucent uv coat for seven years. I love it because I’m not a foundation wearer, but it gives me a little coverage and just really evens out the tone of my skin. I don’t end up too shiny or matte, and it doesn’t clash with bronzer or powder if I add those to the mix. What makes it so special is that it’s not a heavy moisturizer—you can get light coverage/color and UV protection and still use your favorite moisturizer underneath. I love that it has SPF 30 so I can use it over a non-SPF moisturizer without feeling guilty.

I turned my friend onto it who has amazing, smooth, fair skin, and I can tell when she has it on—her skin just looks like porcelain perfection. Maybe it’s the soft-focusing powders. Now, of course she’s addicted too.”

Gillian could go on about it all day (believe me when I tell you that was just a snippet of the praise she lavished on this product). And after reading that, I bet you’re just a little bit curious to try it yourself if you haven’t already. Well, lucky you—there’s a way for you to try it free with this special spa offer:

Get a free translucent UV coat with any Laboratoire Remède purchase and/or Alchemy Facial through October 15.* (Shade availability may vary by location.)**

Now go get yours and make Gillian proud!

‘Skin’-cerely,

Miss Bliss

*Sorry, but this offer isn’t available at Bliss Ft. Lauderdale, Washington D.C. or Atlanta – Downtown.
**You’ll receive the original UV Coat packaging and formula with this offer, but keep in mind for future purchases that Laboratoire Remède has recently made some changes: the UV Coat bottle has a fresh new look, and the shades are now slightly darker, so longtime wearers should test before buying if possible.

The one thing these star-studded events always remind us of is how fabulous the A-list looks, even in HD. Of course, they’ve got glam squads fussing over every stray hair or wayward bra strap, and mere mortals such as ourselves cannot be held to the same standards. Still, there are ways you can spoil yourself like a celeb—like a visit to one of our spas. (After all, just because you’re not prepping for a red carpet stroll doesn’t mean you don’t have an excuse to look full-on fabulous.) Check out some of the treatments awards show attendees have been known to indulge in before the big event:

the youth as we know it facial
Stars always manage to look at least five years less than their real age, and you can pull off the same time-shaving trick with this youth-inducing treatment. Its wrinkle-reversing effects extend all the way down to your décolleté, so it’s perfect before donning a plunging neckline.

the triple oxygen treatment
Hours of partying. Red-eye flights. Cocktails galore. And yet celebs still manage to look more fresh-faced than fatigued. One of their secrets? This complexion-reviving facial, which energizes and brightens sapped skin to leave it positively glowing.

the hangover herbie
You don’t attend a martini-laden after-party until 3am and wake up feeling or looking ready for a cover shoot. But we can help you make the most of the morning after with this face- and body-pampering combo, which livens up a post-soiree skin and soothes bash-battered muscles without any overly intense poking, prodding or pummeling.

Ready to give yourself the star treatment with one of these celeb-approved services? Call 877 TO BLISS or set up a spa stop online. (Just promise you’ll remember to thank us when you get to the podium.)

Miss Bliss

Now that we’re older, most of us would still be excited to wake up a few dollars richer—but we’re willing to bet you’d be just as stoked to wake up looking a few years younger. All it takes is a visit from the ‘youth’ fairy. Starting today, she’ll give you a free travel-sized the youth as we know it moisture cream ($24 value) when you buy the full-sized cream (while supplies last). You can take advantage of her generosity online, or at one of our spas.*

Hey, if you’ve lost your ‘youth’, I think discovering more wrinkle-free skin beats discovering a few bucks under your pillow any day. (And I’ll vouch for the fact that the ‘youth’ fairy is real—no scary string trick necessary.)

Miss Bliss

*We’re sorry, but the ‘youth’ fairy won’t be visiting Bliss Ft. Lauderdale and Bliss Atlanta – Downtown.

Here’s the deal: every day this week (through Friday, 8/28), you can drive up to the spas, lightly honk the horn, and our spa squad will run out to your car with a bag of Bliss to go. Your swag will include bottled water, the same brownies served in-spa, free product samples and treatment offers. How ‘beeping’ fantastic is that? (And you don’t even have to leave the air-conditioned confines of your car—sweet!)

Here are the details for each location:

Atlanta
Bliss Spa at W – Atlanta Midtown
188 14th Street NE
Drive up to the hotel entrance on 14th Street
10am-1pm and 5pm-8pm daily

Dallas
Bliss Spa at W Dallas
2440 Victory Park Lane
Drive up to the hotel entrance on Victory Park Lane
11am-1pm and 4pm-6pm daily

So spa-goers, start your engines and get ready to go from point A to point Bliss!

Miss Bliss