Want to Read Spa on your iPhone? There’s an App for That
Do you do everything with your iPhone?
Do you email, get directions, scan your favorite blogs, talk on the phone, make reservations for dinner, play games, read the news, etc., etc., etc? If you’re nodding your head, then you might be interested to know that now you can also get Spa magazine on your iPhone through the new, free Zinio app. (Single issues of Spa are $4.99 and a 6-issue subscription is $6.97. And with an iPhone purchase you’ll also have access to the magazine on your computer.)
The app allows you to see the pages and beautiful photos just as they appear in print, but it also lets you drill down and read the articles in a resized, iPhone-friendly format. It’s perfect for anyone who wants to read their magazines on the go without lugging around a stack of them. And the next time you’re trying to remember the name of that amazing Palm Springs spa we profiled in the March/April 2010 issue, all you have to do is pull out your phone.
We’re pretty excited about how great the magazine looks on our iPhones! Check it out and let us know what you think.
—Stephanie Kinnear, web editor
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Create the Look: March/April 2010 Cover Outfit
We have had a huge response to the outfit on our March/April issue cover with readers writing in and wanting to know where to purchase it. While the actual clothing and accessories featured in the picture are no longer available, I’ve scoured the web to find some very similar alternatives!
From left to right: Odille “Look-Sharp Tunic” $88; Ralph Lauren Blue Label “Thatcher Linen Safari Shirt” $198; Ralph Lauren Black Label “Boyfriend Big Pony Shirt” $255
From left to right: (similar print) Milly “Wild Paisley Silk Miniskirt” $220; (similar silhouette) Victoria’s Secret “Beach Linen Miniskirt in Floral Print” $24.50; (longer alternative) Halogen “Pleated Print Skirt” $78
From left to right: Blue Nile “Heart to Heart Medallion Pendant” $55; Tiffany & Co. “Paloma’s Zellige Pendant” $350; Bloomingdale’s Fine Jewelry “Diamond Medallion Pendant Necklace in 14 Kt. White Gold, 1.0 ct. t.w.” $4,400
Complete the look!
From left to right: Urban Outfitters “Multistone Cluster Ring” $24; Banana Republic “Harness Buckle Belt” $38; Alexis Bittar “Skinny Tapered Bangle” $55
—Veronica Sooley, photo editor
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Behind the Scenes: Terranea Resort Photo Shoot
A lot of work goes into planning and executing our photo shoots, and this shoot for our January/February 2010 story on Terranea Resort was no exception. The location was beautiful and the crew was fabulous, but no amount of preparation could have prevented the “freak” mid-morning fog bank that rolled into the resort. Luckily, a lunch break and a couple of indoor shots later it had moved on, allowing us to get in some final afternoon shots.
Here’s a glimpse of our favorite behind-the-scenes moments (above), and you can check out the entire article in the newest issue, on newsstands (and online) now!
Clockwise, from top left: trying to work around the fog bank that rolled in; assorted necklaces to choose from; getting a close-up in the spa on a salt scrub; the crew watching at the spa pool; making good use of the dual balconies to get a great shot; Victor Maze (art director), Ericka McConnell (photographer), and Veronica Sooley (photo editor/stylist) going over images; Wendy Mink earrings.
See even more of our photos from the day here.
Photos by Veronica Sooley
—Veronica Sooley, photo editor
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Behind the Scenes: Hair Volumizing Tip
At the photo shoots we always love getting insider tips from the amazing hair and makeup artists we work with. While at our most recent shoot at Terranea Resort, artist Keiko Hamaguchi let us in on her secret for achieving volume and texture.
She recommends prepping the hair with Shu Uemura Depsea Foundation in Moisture (normal to dry hair), Smoothing (coarse, unruly hair), or Repair (damaged, sensitized hair) depending on your hair type. Comb the product through towel-dried hair to smooth the hair fiber and create a base for styling. Next she applies Shu Uemura Liquid Fabric mineral texture spray to encourage wavy texture in the hair and provide heat and moisture protection.
Follow these steps and, voila!, you’ll have hair fit to be photographed.
—Veronica Sooley, photo editor
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Web Fashion Exclusive on Spamagazine.com!
Whenever I’m planning a trip to a spa or resort, what to pack is first and foremost on my mind. Visit our online fashion exclusive for the perfect warm-weather vacation outfits, shot on location at SLS Hotel at Beverly Hills.
—Veronica Sooley, photo editor
