Are you planning on dressing up in head to toe green for the St. Patricks day festivities?  Don’t forget to coordinate your nails.  Green beer in hand, your nails will look adorable with these fabulous green polish colors.  Who knows with all this green…maybe you will catch the luck of the Irish.

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We all visit the spa because, lets face it, life is stressful!  However, sometimes we are stressed and we just don’t know quite why.  If you can’t put your finger on the cause, consider these 10 secret stressors uncovered by @womansday.

Maybe it’s celebrity gossip?  “Experts have always warned that celebrity ogling may come at a cost to your happiness and stress levels. “Comparing yourself to celebrities and movie stars is difficult at best,” says Dr. Durré. “They have personal trainers, beauticians, housekeepers, maids, butlers, gardeners, chauffeurs, nannies and cooks.” Instead of fixating on such lifestyles, “accept yourself for who and what you are,” she adds.”

Want to know more?  To read the full article….click here

Jessica Alba tweeted a picture of her daughter Honor Warren, saying, “Honor’s orange nails [with] chartreuse dots — I’m jelly of my 3 yr olds nail art.”  Trendy polish is the latest accessory for the 10 and under scene.  Forget Ugg boots and splendid tops, the hip kids are getting fun Mani Pedi’s in the latest styles with sparkles, multi colored nails and fun designs. “It’s very common for kids to come in and get their nails done with their moms.  The kids can get all the playful, whimsical styles that are all over these days,” says Deb H. from Salon Elite.

What do you think?  Should do you let your kids get mani/pedi’s or are they too young?

To catch a sneak peak of the star and read full article Click here.

http://www.realsimple.com/beauty-fashion/skincare/hands-feet/easy-home-pedicure-shortcuts-10000001730977/index.html

The only thing to top of your kid spa day would be a fabulous pair of flexflops in your favorite terry cloth color!

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Royal Bride Catherine to Wed in Embroidered Flats [Huffington Post]

Other sources have noted spas in Northern Virginia and other states introducing fish pedicures on their menu for as little as $35.

A new craze or just plain crazy?  Read the full article here and you be the judge.

Photo credit: www.contactmusic.com

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This week’s Spa Spotlight is on Le Petite Retreat Day Spa in Los Angeles, Calif. Co-Owner Ron Kustek gives us a behind-the-scenes look at what makes LPR Day Spa the perfect Valentine’s Day destination, all year long.

Le Petite Retreat Day Spa
Location: 331 N. Larchmont Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90004
Phone: (323) 466-1028
Website: http://www.lprdayspa.com

FlexFlop (FF): What inspired you to enter the spa industry?

Ron Kustek (RK): Lysa Kustek and I were inspired from our extensive travels throughout Europe, and the spa experiences we encounterd. Finding there was nothing like the kind of escape experience one finds and enjoys in the high-end European spas, Lysa and I created Le Petite Retreat day spa in Los Angeles, with a vacation-resort-getaway feel, instead of the clinical treatment centers like other spas.

FF: What has been your greatest success as a spa owner thus far?

RK: For over 10 years we have helped thousands enjoy massage, facials, and especially couples treatments together in LA – plus we’ve had over 20 marriage proposals, and countless other celebrations! We’ve tried to remain truly personal and accessible in creating our strong following and great reputation, and know that we’re not the spa for everybody!

FF: What is your spa’s recipe for success during tough economic times?

RK: Success is delivering an experience people can’t get elsewhere, at a competitive price. There are so many discount spas hurting to attract any business they can, and those who are just deal seekers are often not very well behaved when at the spa, and sometimes don’t appreciate the hard work that a masseuse or facilist has to do. Many spa-hopper-dealters treat therapists and service staff as ‘lesser-thans’, which we don’t tolerate.

FF: Are there any trends on the rise that you’ve considered incorporating into your services?

RK: We’re always looking for not only new treatments, but those that are interesting and effective.

FF: What feelings and thoughts do you want people to go home with when they leave your spa?

RK: We want people to remember forever their great memory – either their own, or the memory they shared (and remember to return!) Not everyone can spa every month, so feeling like you’ve been heard, and taken care of, and that you will always remember ‘Le Petite Retreat day spa’ — which is why our mission is our motto: “Feel The Experience”.