Here at Burke Williams, we believe that confidence and self-esteem are some of the most essential qualities that one can possess. Our new state-of-the-art Med+Spa facility, under the direction of Beverly Hills plastic surgeon Dr. David Hopp, allows you to add YouthFill MD medical aesthetics to your facial or massage to help relax, refresh and get an added boost of confidence!
Valentine’s Day means cards, candy, flowers - and oftentimes a dose of anxiety. Despite the cliché expectations and commercial aspects of Valentine’s Day, it can be a great excuse to show appreciation for quality time and relaxation with your significant other. While many people will clamor to find the perfect eatery and a movie that balances just the right amount of action and romance, there are alternative date options for dreamy-eyed lovers. Forget a stuffy restaurant and packed movie theater, these romantic and relaxing ideas are perfect for baiting cupid and creating an unforgettable date.
Classic Hollywood stars like Marilyn Monroe and Elizabeth Taylor epitomize glamour and represent an era that produced some of the most memorable films in cinematic history. Their supportive fans followed them throughout their successful careers. Immortalized for being a style icon, the Breakfast at Tiffany’s star Audrey Hepburn went on to help children around the globe as a UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador.
Why would you put cucumbers on your eyelids, a hot towel over your face or stones on your spine? While some spa treatments seem counterintuitive (bathe in mud to get clean?), they’re rooted in time-tested wellness techniques that are proven to lower stress and make you feel great. Let’s take a look at some of the most popular treatments and the science and tradition behind them:
Imagine what it would be like to literally turn back the hands of time. You could say no to that blind date that turned out to be a total disaster. You could say yes to that geeky guy in college who later became a CEO. You could relive your favorite memories and get a do-over on your biggest regrets, and you could do it all with the smooth and flawless skin of your youth.
I recently had the pleasure of enjoying an Anti-Aging facial at the plush Burke Williams Spa in Santa Monica. This location is massive and filled with an abundance of treatment rooms to make you feel pampered. Johaira, aka the facial guru, made my skin glow, moist, soft and super hydrated. She used one of my favorite brands, Eminence, along with Burke’s very own magical potion known as the “Youth Cell Activator.” I left there with skin softer then a babies tooshie. ; )
Time is a funny thing. On one hand, it grants us wonderful gifts like experience, wisdom and a lifetime of cherished memories. On the other hand, it brings unwanted gifts like wrinkles, age spots, sagging skin and thinning hair. While signs of aging can be looked at as evidence of a life well lived, they don't always feel like something to be proud of. So what's a maturing woman to do? Fight back, of course, with simple tips like these:
