Sex and the City Book

We couldn't help but wonder: Why on Sex and the City does Carrie never mention her parents? Think about it, in the show we met Charlotte's brother, attended Miranda's mother's funeral and heard tales about Samantha's teenage days working at the Dairy Queen. Even in the movie, on Carrie's wedding day , there's zero mention as to who is going to walk her down the aisle or a visit from a sympathetic mom, sister of cousin when Big ditches her at the altar.



Well, all our questions may be answered in The Carrie Diaries, a new book by Candace Bushnell set during Carrie's teenage years, reports People.com. The book comes out on April 27, 2010, Sex and the City 2 hits theaters on May 28. That helps explains the photos of the 80's flashbacks from the set.

Read an excerpt from the Sex and the City Book: The Carrie Diaries.

Sex and the City Morocco Hotel

Thanks to the New York Post's Cindy Adams we now know that our speculation that Sex and the City 2 was being filmed at La Mamounia in Morocco was a little off base. In fact the ladies (or at least Carrie and Miranda as the leaked photos show) stay at the Amanjena Resort, part of the luxurious Aman Resorts. Annie just got back from her honeymoon at the Amanayra in Turks & Caicos so can attest first hand as to the hotel line's over the top luxuriousness.



The ladies are wearing long skirts and conservative tops in a nod to Moroccan customs: Bare skin is frowned upon in the Muslim country. We're happy to see Pat Field raised to the wardrobe challenge!

Hyatt Resorts One Day Sale

Tomorrow only, Hyatt is having a one day 40% off sale at any Hyatt resort in the U.S. and Caribbean from November 18th, 2009 to April 30th, 2010. The sale runs from 12:01 a.m. to 11:59 p.m.

Whether your looking to book a ski trip or a tropical vacay, we've put together a list of our favorite Hyatt resorts:

The Grand Hyatt Kauai Resort and Spa has one of the most beautiful lobbies we've ever seen and gorgeous gardens. The fresh water lazy river gets high marks, as does their Sunday brunch. We've stayed here twice and would go back anytime.



The Park Hyatt Beaver Creek is the best location you could ask for on the slopes: ski in ski out doesn't get any better. Plus, they pass out freshly baked chocolate cookies in the morning as you're strapping on your boots.

We didn't stay at the Hyatt Regency Scottsdale at Gainey Ranch; but we did go to their Spa Avania. It is truly one of the most luxurious spas we've ever visited with a huge ladies relaxation area and multiple water treatment areas. Word of caution, once you go through the double doors and out on the patio, that pool is for men also, our technician told us they're constantly asking people to come out and put a suit on.

We stayed at the Hyatt Regency Chesapeake Bay Golf Resort, Spa and Marina last spring. It's a great location if you coming from the East Coast. It's also nearby the town of Easton with boutiques, restaurants, and antique stores.

How To Get Blake Lively's Hair

In her recent NY Times article, Sarah Maslin Nir says Blake Lively's long tousled hair is the new "Rachel." While we didn't realize it was that ubiquitous, we'd definitely huge fans of Blake's hair.

Celebrity hair stylist and Nexxus Creative Director, Kevin Mancuso, has worked with Blake Lively and gave us his recommendations on how to recreate her style.

“Women should take inspiration from this Bohemian style and incorporate its carefree ‘essence’ into their own style," said Mancuso.

Step One: Apply a curl enhancing mousse, like Nexxus Gorgeous Curls Curl Enhancing Styling Foam, evenly throughout damp hair.

Step Two: Turn head upside down and blow dry, using fingers to scrunch hair. Once dry, flip head back up and create slightly off-center part.

Step Three: Use a medium size curling iron to create well-defined curls randomly throughout the bottom half of locks only.

Step Four: Finish the look by applying a light coating of a texturizing lotion, such as Nexxus VersaStyler Artistic Designing Lotion, with fingers, separating and loosening the curls as you go.

Purely Organic Facial at the Boutique Spa at the Ritz-Carlton, Georgetown

Last week I had the Purely Organic Facial at the Boutique Spa at the Ritz-Carlton, Georgetown.

I'm always running late; but I was determined that on this visit, I'd follow the spa's recommendation to come early and enjoy the facilities before my appointment. The spa at the Ritz is intimate; but not crowded. Arriving fifteen minutes early gave me plenty of quality time in the steam room and an exfoliating scrub in the shower. When I hit the treatment table, I was already relaxed.

My esthetician, Poy, began my treatment with some modified yoga stretches and light massage, then on to the facial: cleaning, steaming, moisturizing and applying a mask. I'm interested in organic products for the obvious reasons including they're better for you skin and their production has less impact on the environment; but I'm also sensitive to scents. The ingredients in these products truly smell natural. Most memorable were the eye cream with French lavender and sunflower oil, the scrub with a papaya derivative, and the buckwheat mask with peach, apricot and mango butters.

I enjoyed my facial and my skin felt soft and smooth afterwards. I was particularly impressed with Poy's professionalism and knowledge. She went beyond explaining the organic facial and gave me advice about my individual skin issues.

For starters, regarding the different areas on my face and why they breakout. I mentioned a spot on my forehead and she asked whether I'd been eating sweets. The answer of course was yes, since Halloween just passed. Poy said our foreheads breakout when we eat too much sugar. Similarly, breakouts around your jawline are likely stress induced, and around your mouth and nose are hormonal.

Poy also gave me advice about caring for my skin post waxing after I commented that I break out after getting my brows done. She explained that our hair follicles are stressed after waxing and they produce extra oil to sooth themselves, which can lead to blemishes. Her recommendation was to use an astringent three times a day for a couple of days post waxing to control the oil and keep the pores clean. I gave it a go and had better luck after my eyebrow wax with no issues.

After my facial I treated myself to lunch at Fahrenheit, where I had their special: seared sea bass and grilled shrimp in a champagne butter sauce (pictured below). What a satisfying finish to a great afternoon! I'll be coming back to the Ritz-Carlton spa to see Poy this winter and I'll be staying for smores by the fireplace.



This review was based on a complimentary service. The delicious lunch was on me.