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A special thanks to PC reader Hannah who sent an email clueing us in to the fact that March Madness, as referred to in last week's Beauty Buzz, is in the NCAA, not the NBA.

I shared her amusing email with my husband, who was appalled at the gaffe and declared with disbelief that he'd just been talking to me about the tournament days earlier. And I had tried so hard to pay attention! (I quickly put him in his place by quizzing him about the differences between AHAs, IPLs, and SPFs.)

This week we're sticking to what we know. How to compete and win the contest to look - and feel- you're very best!

  • The Inside Scoop: HD Medspa & Clinic
  • Casual Pretty: The Dos and Don'ts
  • Sport a hot body this season
  • From the Boys: We sent one of our man spies to get groomed and divulge what goes on at Halo[FOR MEN]

  • The Inside Scoop: HD Medspa & Clinic
    PrettyCity

    Wrigleyville, with all of its hustle and bustle, is a neighborhood full of young, vibrant Chicagoans, bursting with brownstones, tradition, and most certainly, Cubs fans.

    Just a few blocks west of this legendary hood, I discovered HD Medspa & Clinic where owner and medical director, Dr. Harold Diaz, serves up a triple play of effective medical spa services including injectables, facial rejuvenation and weight loss offerings paired with traditional spa facials.


    Casual Pretty: The Dos and Don'ts
    PrettyCity

    There's a fine line between chic and cheap.

    Overdress at a casual event (think: baseball game) and you'll look more floozy than fashionista. No- nos include too much makeup, super high heels and an abundance of cleavage. (Sporting breasts around hundreds of drunken men is not smart nor is it stylish.)

    What works? Dark glasses, nude gloss, a basic fitted tee and denim. Trying too hard is not sexy. Neither is looking like you don't care. Effortless beauty should be your credo, weather be damned.


    Sport a hot body this season

    Head to Pure Vibes Fitness (1040 W. Huron St.) next Friday, March 27, 2009 from 7pm to 10pm and have fun while getting bikini ready.

    Bring your friends to mingle and enjoy delicious shaken Monatinis while getting an insider's look at the best kept workout secret in Chicago.(Pure Vibe Fitness is the only accelerated training facility in Chicago.)

    Summer is just around the corner and a better body is just a step away! Plus, attend the event and receive a certificate for 3 free sessions.


    From the Boys: We sent one of our man spies to get groomed and divulge what goes on at Halo[FOR MEN]
    PrettyCity

    My assignment was a first for me, receive a full treatment package at a specialized men's spa and then write about the experience.

    The only pampering I do for myself is a simple haircut every five weeks and an occasional back and shoulder massage.

    But when I signed on for 'The Triangle' treatment (a trifecta for gentlemen that includes 'The Man,' 'The Rubb' and 'The Shave') at Halo[FOR MEN], I was in for much more.






    Questions? Comments? Email us: spagirl@prettycity.com