Winter 2006

Want to know the secret to beautiful eyes? Perfect brows and lashes, of course! Check the two places below for a gorgeous you.

Carrie Maxwell, formerly of Spa Radiance, has opened her own waxing studio on Union called Habit. She is the best in the business and you will love her new place. We promise - you will leave with flawlessly tweezed, waxed, tinted, and arched brows. Need a brazilian for the honeymoon? She can do that too. Carrie has also teamed up with M Therapeutic if you are interested in other body treatments. Check out all the services Habit offers. For convenience, you can book your appointment online.

It’s a fact - the absolute must-have tool in every girl’s make up bag for impeccably curled lashes is a Shu Uemura eyelash curler. You can find them at any Sephora or the Shu Uemura boutique in Pacific Heights – one of only two in the country. Want to know how the movie stars lashes always look so luscious? Check out the fabulous lash bar at the boutique and leave with your very own set! The staff is very knowledgeable and no appointment is necessary.

Up the street, check out the new Bittersweet Chocolate Café on Fillmore for perhaps the yummiest cup of hot chocolate you have had…ever. A personal favorite - The Classic is a perfect blend of milk and dark chocolate with steamed milk. You must top it with their homemade marshmallows… mmmmm. If you want something more exotic, try the Spicy hot chocolate with just a touch of pepper. They even have a vegan version! While you are there, check out the chocolate goodies from all over the world – Europe, the coffee lands, and of course, our wonderful local purveyors.

Of course, the day is never complete without a little shopping. A favorite haunt, Nest (Fillmore at Clay) has a delightful and eclectic mix of gifts, accessories, and home furnishings. Trust us – you will not walk out of there without a little something you just had to have! We frequently replenish our “gift closet” with unique little items – perfect for that last-minute hostess gift or the oops - forgotten birthday.