thank you NOTES From December 27 through the month of January, Sognatoré Salon and Spa will say “thank you” to its clients in a big way. During the “Friends and Family Sale,” the salon will discount 20 percent off all services and products, including items from luxury lines like Kérastase, Bumble and bumble, and Shu Uemura. Hurry to book an appointment and stock up on all of your favorite products! Sognatoré Salon and Spa, The Pennsylvanian, 1100 Liberty Ave., Suite 1017, Downtown. 412.480.1132. sognatoresalon.com.
hot must-have
{ Hale Bob scuba sheath, $238, One Brilliant.
RETREAT yourself Packing for a big escape somewhere warmer? Before digging out that suitcase, be sure to head over to One Brilliant to peruse their new selection of resort wear! The chic boutique just received new arrivals in bright colors and fun patterns from brands like Clover Canyon, Hale Bob, and Terri Jon, perfect for strolling through palm tree-lined streets and beachside dining. And best of all, your new pieces will make the transition from your winter to spring wardrobe a breeze! One Brilliant, 12 Brilliant Ave., Aspinwall. 412.781.3443. onebrilliant.com.
SIPPING
s’well
Splurge boutique in Fox Chapel proudly announces S’well reusable bottles as one of the newest items to hit its shelves! The stylish bottles are craftily composed of non-leaching and nontoxic stainless steel, giving them power to keep beverages cold for 24 hours and hot for 12. Reasonably priced from $25-45, they come in three sizes: 9, 17, and 25 ounces — which Splurge Owner Kym Pelcher mentions can fit an entire bottle of wine! And, while you can feel good knowing that you’ve reduced waste from plastic bottles every time you drink from your new “S’well” purchase, the company also contributes a portion of the proceeds to WaterAid, a nonprofit that helps provide clean drinking water to areas of the world in need. Available in a seemingly endless number of colors, patterns, and textures, these bottles are our new “must-have” for hitting the gym this month! Splurge, 1112 Freeport Road, Fox Chapel. 412.252.2242. splurge-shop.com.
fit AND fashionable If you’re like us, you fell in love with Bend Active Apparel when they made the official One WHIRL Yoga Fest + Healthy Lifestyle expo T-shirts last July. Now, the group is bringing fitness, fashion, and art together with its latest legging design. The Prayer Flag Legging showcases the spiritual journey yogis take from first inhale to Namaste. The vibrant pattern of snapshots from photographer and designer Robert Sturman’s recent trip to Nepal mimics strands of Tibetan prayer flags, promoting peace, strength, and wisdom on the wearer’s wellness journey. Bend celebrated the opening of its first retail store in the Mall at Fairfield Commons in Dayton, Ohio, this holiday season with free in-store weekly yoga classes, and more locations in Columbus opened shortly after. “The inspiration behind Bend is to empower customers to be flexible, strong, and resilient — in their workouts and in everyday life,” says Bend Active founder Laura Heller. Offering yoga, fitness, and every day at leisure wear at its two Ohio locations and online Bend’s eco-friendly and anti-odor apparel is designed with a simple, empowering concept: bend, don’t break. Bend Active, bendactive.com. — Colleen Ferguson PHOTOGRAPHS BY MICHAEL FORNATARO, from Kérastase, S’well, BEND ACTIVE
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