D Beauty Winter 2008

When three D Beauty contributors committed to nine weeks with a
personal trainer, they had no idea what they were in for. Though there
were struggles (oh, the aching muscles!) and the occasional misstep
(darn Frappuccinos!), the girls lived to tell all. Here are their stories.

Susan O’Brien reaped the benefits of a raw food diet. Now everyone else can, too, thanks to Hail Merry.

Axis Fitness is shaking things up. It’s the first gym in Texas to offer the FreeMotion i.Tonic, a high-tech, vibrating contraption designed to burn calories and boost metabolism.

Eat like a queen and sleep like a dream at Auberge du Soleil in Napa Valley.

Seems our old favorite has adopted a sleek, modern attitude.

Avalon Salon has opened its fourth location in Victory Park, on a balcony inside LFT.

A weekend whim launches a local trainer into the spa spotlight.

Looking for a lift? Try facial rejuvenation acupuncture.

We’ll never wash our gym clothes without the special soap again.

Get your hands on an exclusive bag from Dallas-based couture designer Nicolas Villalba.

When three D Beauty contributors committed to nine weeks with a
personal trainer, they had no idea what they were in for. Though there
were struggles (oh, the aching muscles!) and the occasional misstep
(darn Frappuccinos!), the girls lived to tell all. Here are their stories.

We love this rich hue in the winter months. But the powerful berry also boosts immunity and perfumes your guest room.

We were skeptical about Guiltless Gourmet’s new 200-calorie
microwavable Dessert Bowls, but one bite of the black velvet cake with
caramel sauce and we were sold.

One young mother of two shares the intimate details of her abdominoplasty—the good, the bad, and, ultimately, the beautiful.

We adore the finds that Sherry Andrus brings to us from LA.

Lingerie designer Claudia Luca creates ultra-comfy unmentionables with a European flair.

You’ve heard about the mind and body benefits of these two popular workouts. Here’s a guide to the best in Dallas.

After three months of using the growth formula, our lashes were noticeably longer and thicker.

We take the guesswork out of looking fabulous for a friend’s nippy nuptials. (Just don’t forget the sunless tanner.)