Spa Blog

Donavan just got back from Aspen, home to the new Auberge Resort Hotel Jerome.  While there he provide a few tips on training in a higher altitude.

A flawless face has never been easier.  Spa Solage esthetician and makeup artist, Peggy Smyth shares how to awaken your complexion using the click of a pen.

No need to apply foundation, look rested and refreshed with a few strategic strokes of La Bella Donna mineral concealer/highlighter pen. With just a few clicks of the pen, brush lightly then gently dab color onto these recommended areas:

• Beneath your eyes, apply the concealer/highlighter along the hollow area and blend up and outward.  Apply on your eyelids and inner corners of the eyes, this will help to brighten and make the eyes appear a lot bigger.
• Apply at the top of the cheekbones and blend upwards.
• Create a ribbon of light on the center of your face (middle of your forehead, bridge of your nose, tip of your chin).
• Smooth a thin line along the contours of your lips and blend with your finger. This will make your lips appear fuller, especially with lipstick.

Looking for a sexier Valentine’s Day gift then we highly recommend Eberjey Intimates.  Eberjey was founded on the belief that the layer worn next to the heart should express happiness, love and confidence­ all the things that make a woman truly beautiful.  Co-founders Ali Mejia and Mariela Rovito ventured to create pretty underthings that flattered real bodies and felt good too.

Here are a few of our favorite pieces

Swirl Around Chemise

Swirl Around Cami & Brief

Butterfly Valley Chemise

Mila Chemise

In continuation of our Valentine’s Day Gift Guide we are featuring DANI Naturals.  Daily doses of natural wonder are part of everyday life from their base in Bend Oregon. Snow-capped peaks at every angle, the serenity of flowing water and sunshine that barely breaks… Mother Nature never fails to inspire! This inspiration is the driving force behind the crux of DANI products. What you will find are 100% vegetable oil bases, pure soy waxes, essential oils and organic ingredients.   We love their lotion and candles and our favorite scents include: Lemongrass/Lavender, Pear, Grapefruit Ginger and Zante Currant.  You can purchase any of our favorite things at the Spatique.

Still in search of the perfect outfit for your Valentine’s Date Night or for attracting a Valentine?  We think these looks from Bailey 44 are the perfect way to spice up your love life.  The company began in 2006, when two female fashion industry veterans, one who ran her own business and handled sales and the other who was a designer, decided to cre-ate a line that was sexy, interesting, ageless and wear-able — all the looks that they wanted for themselves, but couldn’t find in stores. The goal was to have a line thatwas cool and understated, sexy but not overt, modern,relevant, well made, and most importantly, that really fit.The result was Bailey44.   You can shop all of the below items in our Spatique.

We love these stunning pieces from Natalia Romano for your winter collection.  Natalia Romano, a Los Angeles native, is a self-taught couturier and a rising young designer in the West Coast fashion scene.  The Collectors and Ready-to-Wear collections have been worn by Glee’s Jayma Mays, E! News Kat Sadler and actress Camila Alves. Natalia Romano has also been featured in E! News, Glamour, The Daily Ten, Apparel News and the Los Angeles Times.  All of the pieces shown below are sold in our Spatique.

Bailee Jacket & Michaela Pant

Elise Sweater

Samantha Sweater

With this harsh winter weather upon us we love these skin tips from Eminence Organics.

We are excited to share our guide to gift giving.  Here are a few of our favorite things this season.  You can purchase these items from our Spatique located in the Spa Solage reception.  To order today call Spa Solage at 707-226-0820 or email us at spasolage@solagecalistoga.com.  We will happily gift wrap your present and send it on its way to your loved ones.  Get 10% off of your purchase while sipping on champagne at our last Sip and Shop event of the season this Saturday from 2:00 – 4:00 p.m.   Wishing you the Happiest of Holidays this year.

Solmate Socks - Life is too short for matching socks, especially when you can wear these fun and beautiful socks! A little something fun for your feet. Whether you wear them all day at work, save them for snuggling up on the couch at the end of the day or use them to help keep feet warm at night, a pair of Solmate Socks is a unique gift that’s sure to bring a cheerful smile to the wearer.

Corkcicle - Named one of Oprah’s Favorite Things we love the corkcicle because it keeps your chilled whites at perfect drinking temperatures. It keeps your lighter chilled reds at perfect drinking temperatures. And it even brings those heavier room temperature reds down to more suitable drinking temperatures.

Buddah Board - For those in search of the perfect holiday, the Buddha Board may be just the ticket. A playful conduit to the art of living in the moment, this combination philosophical toy / art project gently encourages the user to value the here-and-now. Paint on the board’s special surface with water; the image darkens and then slowly fades away. Soon there is nothing. Create your work of art, appreciate it for what it is, and then let go and start again – it’s about tapping into a part of ourselves many of us never knew existed.

Chan Luu Wrap Bracelets- Behind each Chan Luu design is a story inspired by nature, world cultures and the purity of Chan’s design aesthetic. Originally from Vietnam, Chan Luu moved to Boston and later Los Angeles to earn a degree in Fashion Design at the Fashion Institute of Design in 1975. She opened her own boutique in 1982 and began designing her own accessories in 1996. Chan Luu jewelry has been featured in Vogue, Elle, Glamour, Harper Bazaar and InStyle. Her designs have been worn by celebrities such as Jennifer Aniston, Mischa Barton, Sandra Bullock, Christina Aguilera, Britney Spears, Drew Barrymore and Janet Jackson. Using hand cut semi-precious stones, beads, and colored fresh water pearls, Chan’s trademark is her artistic skill in combining unusual forms with beautiful colors to create truly striking pieces which set the trend in fashion jewelry.

Uggs - Color-saturated suedes with leather-lace detailing, the Dakota is moccasin-inspired style meets the iconic comfort of UGG® slippers. A soothing sheepskin lining lends breathable warmth without heat, while a molded-rubber outsole delivers whisperweight durability for indoor/outdoor, all-day wear.

White and Warren Cashmere Sweaters – Stay warm and toasty with these chic sweaters and cardigans that are sure to keep you cozy this winter.

Robert Graham Dress Shirt - Robert Graham is American Eclectic. Since its launch in 2001, Robert Graham was created on the premise of introducing sophisticated, eclectic style to the fashion market as an American-based company with an intention of inspiring a global movement.

Tickle Monster Laughter Kit – Here’s everything you need to bring loveable Tickle Monster to life for your kids with the Tickle Monster Laughter Kit. Just slip your hands into the super-soft fluffy blue mitts and start reading and tickling. Finger holes in the mitts make it easy for you to turn pages and tickle, too. The result is joy, laughter and lifetime memories for your child. TheTickle Monster Laughter Kit comes in a colorful re-useable gift box, and makes a wonderful gift for parents, grandparents and children for any occasion. Make memories that last a lifetime—here comes Tickle Monster!

Now that winter is finally here are excited to share our favorite Holiday Nail Polish colors.   These OPI polishes capture what we love most about the season.  You can purchase any of these colors at the Spa Solage Nail Lounge and view them on our Pinterest Page under beauty.

• Glitzerland
• Brisbane Bronze
• Romeo & Joliet
• Espresso Your Style
• I’m not really a Waitress
• Mauving to Manitoba
• Black Cherry Chutney

We are excited to share that we are now offering our NuFACE facials with the new NuFACE Trinity.  Coined as “Pilates for the face” this advanced firming facial is a must for achieving an immediate visible lift.  The gentle low micro current enhances product penetration up to 47%, providing the skin with maximum hydration. This FDA-cleared device delivers beautiful, unparalleled professional results.

The NuFACE® Trinity is available for purchase in our Spatique.   The device comes standard with the microcurrent Facial Trainer attachment which is built on the same microcurrent technology that made the NuFACE® Classic the leading handheld facial toning device. With the microcurrent  Facial Trainer attached, the NuFACE® Trinity gently and effectively stimulates your skin to improve your appearance.  Now in a beautifully engineered, ergonomic design with easy to use push button controls and a charging cradle, making it even easier to achieve beautiful results in only minutes a day.