In the soon-to-be-released motion picture, "Confessions of a Shopaholic," Isla Fisher depicts the fashionable, yet fiscally irresponsible, editor, Rebecca Bloomwood. And what makes Ms. Bloomwood tick (or palpitate might be more like it)? Two things: the heavy hitters in fashion including Chanel, YSL, Dior, Stella McCartney and Betsey Johnson; and the ever-elusive Sample Sale. Basically, Rebecca Bloomwood is the fictional sister we never had. To her couture-chasing, trend-owning antics we can relate.

Rebecca may pine for couture gowns, fashionable satchels and sky-high heels from fashion's elite, but our eyes are fixated elsewhere. From matte lipstick to creamy foundation all the way to shiny nail polish, our buyer's lust is directed towards the haute-couture makeup counter.

On Lincoln Park´s Halsted Street, flanked by multiple city-dwelling standards, including Starbucks just a block to the right, and late-night locales steps to the left, Veria Wellness provides a refuge for urbanites. Veria´s name comes from the Latin word "veritas," meaning truth, and fittingly, as I was seeking my own truth (in beauty, natch!), I stepped through the doors of Veria to experience all that makes this sanctuary unique.

I was greeted at the reception desk for my two appointments: an Abhyanga four-handed massage and an Ayurvedic facial. As I made my way up to the second level, I couldn´t help but notice the natural light pouring in from the expansive skylights covering the ceiling. I was escorted to the lounge to complete what I thought was traditional paperwork required before treatments if it´s your first visit to a new spa. I was surprised when I took a closer look at the top page, reading "Do You Know Your Dosha?"

Start your career in beauty today at Pivot Point International Academy with full time and part-time training in cosmetology and esthetics available in Evanston and Chicago. The Bloomingdale Academy offers students a life-friendly schedule by attending school three days a week, 10 hours a day. Pivot Point International graduates are preferred by top salons and spas in Chicagoland and around the world.

Visit the Pivot Point website and click on "Start Your Career Now" to apply online or call one of their admissions representatives to book a tour of an Academy today: Evanston: 847.905.5300; Bloomingdale: 847.985.5900; Chicago: 773.463.3121.

*Mention PrettyCity when you call or visit.

Like every savvy shopper, we love a great sale. That's why we were thrilled to find these two amazing airfare deals: $49-109 fares on cross-country Virgin America flights - available any day of the week. These prices are up to $100 OFF those offered by other airlines!

Looking for some Spring Break fun? Travel to popular Florida destinations for as little as $118 roundtrip! Book by date is February 8th for travel through April 1st -- which will prove to your friends that you can be spontaneous.