At Dress for Success and Women of Wardrobe's annual Summer Soiree, generously hosted by Tootises, fashion-forward attendees dressed in pretty pastels, bold patterns and lots of ruffles — many designed by Houston's Hunter Bell, who showed off her fall line alongside jewelry by Claudia Lobao. Chairs Karishma Asrani, Courtney Campo, Allie Danziger and Melissa Sugulas welcomed guests to the event, which toasted the 20th anniversary of Dress for Success, and raised more than $20,000 for the org.
WHAT MAKES MONTROSE Med Spa stand apart from the competition? We set ourselves apart from the competition by being consistently focused on one thing: the patient. With that focus, we will succeed in a successful and healthy experience and loyalty to Montrose Med Spa. Staying true to our message of intentional wellness is a point of difference where I see other spas being unclear and distracted in their direction. By listening to our patients, we ensure we meet and exceed their expectations. We continually stay on top of the market by offering the best innovative body sculpting and skin treatments that invigorate and energize and are specifically designed to restore balance and strength and renew youth to the body. We also utilize a number of marketing programs to stay on the minds of our guests, including radio, TV, direct mail, email blasts, and unique invitations for exclusive treatments. One element that helps to establish the bar and sets us apart from our competition is our emphasis on providing a complete medical gym experience—from the varied treatments with Emsculpt Neo to a personalized health and wellness and skin evaluation for each individual by our certified staff. We also provide a noninvasive, pain-free, and needle-free facelift through EMFace in addition to offering monthly beauty memberships that create a commitment to the overall wellbeing of the patient.
What services do you offer?
EmSculpt Neo Body Sculpting
EmFace Noninvasive face lift face sculpting
Injectables Botox, Dysport, fillers & Kybella
Hydrafacial (face, back, booty, neck and decollete lymphatic treatments)
Scalp Treatments for hair growth
Skin penTM microneedling as used by the stars
ZO Skin Care by Zein Obagi
Coming soon medical weight loss and IV services
What is EMFACE? EMFACE is a revolution in facial treatments. It is noninvasive, pain-free, and needle-free. By emitting both Synchronized RF and HIFESTM energies, it simultaneously affects the skin and muscles. The end result is less wrinkles and more lift naturally without needles. Best of all, EMFACE treats the entire face in only 20-minutes. Some plastic surgeons are recommending EMFace to patients prior to conducting facelifts! There is nothing like EmFace on the market.
What is EMSculptNeo? EMSculptNeo is the first non-invasive device designed to eliminate fat cells and build muscle non-invasively by a unique combination of radio frequency heating & HIFEMTM in a single 30-minute treatment session. Two treatments in one! EmSculptNeo builds off the legacy of its predecessor, EMSculpt, by simultaneously emitting both radiofrequency and high-intensity electromagnetic energies. The result is more fat reduction and muscle growth than any gold-standard product for less time and no downtime compared to plastic surgery. EMSculptNeo has broad appeal as it can treat patients up to BMI 35! EMSculpt Neo is also for athletes looking to enhance their performance by improving their core muscle strength and overall quality of their workouts. A therapeutic treatment that can also help treat muscle imbalance. Truly a game changer.
Do you offer memberships or other perks? Absolutely. Our beauty and medical gym memberships allow our patients to take advantage of member-only perks and pricing. We also have member-only events and holiday parties. At Montrose Med Spa, we are a community.
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A PARADISE FOR nature lovers, surfers and adventure seekers, Costa Rica often sees repeat visitors. The seven provinces, though different in the way of microclimates and the presence of volcanoes, cloud forests or beaches, are all predictably friendly, green and breathtakingly beautiful. Travelers come to anticipate and appreciate the “pura vida” lifestyle, i.e. an appreciation for the here-and-now beauty and wonder that the country offers so abundantly.
In the somewhat remote, southern-Pacific region of Puntarenas, humpback whales spout hello during their annual migration, and a lush coastline looks out at inlets and islands home to hundreds of species of fish and mollusks and coral. It is here, on a 58-acre rainforest reserve, that Hotel Three Sixty is perched, dangling nearly 1,000 feet in the air and boasting unobstructed views — hence the name.
With 12 two-person villas (and more on the way) and a wraparound infinity pool overlooking the beach, the adults-only Hotel Three Sixty offers something that few properties in Costa Rica can: permission to simply relax. Yes, ziplining adventures and hiking excursions are recommended; the nearby Nauyaca Waterfall is a fun one, whether you want to bring a book and post up on a riverside boulder for a few hours or scale rocky cliffs (rope and spotters provided) to make an impressive jump from the top. Or take a boat tour of the mangroves, where boa constrictors, bull sharks, crocodiles and gallymoons await, and adorable monkeys will performatively eat monkfruit.
But much of Costa Rica’s beauty can be soaked in from the property’s open-air restaurant and lounge — ask for binoculars to catch a glimpse of monkeys and more than 100 species of birds — or the jungle-immersed yoga deck, which is near the spa and gym at the bottom of a long, steep driveway. (Cute drivers offer lifts in golf carts to and from this part of the hotel.)
Further down the hill is the town of Ojochal, where a popular local restaurant called Citrus is located next-door to a gourmet gift shop called L’Epiciere — local honey, coffee and chocolate, along with housemade French-style pastries, beckon. Other festive places to experience regional craft beer include the treehouse-style Fuego restaurant and brewery; for Costa Rica’s laidback answer to fine-dining, try Heliconia.
But there’s nothing wrong with spending a majority of time kicking back at the hotel. Turn the edge of the infinity pool into a makeshift table for a truly fine cocktail and ceviche, and admire the canopy of trees below, some dusted with gold flowers, others covered by puffs of white clouds. You likely won’t even mind when the bugs glitter and flutter in front of your face, or drop into your fresh fruit bowl — you gently lift them out and send them on their way. The understanding of the special, delicate ecosystem conveniently comes by osmosis.
Elegant tropical cocktails at Hotel Three Sixty’s Kua Kua
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EXPERIENTIAL, OR “VIBE,” dining has been trending for a few years now in Houston, from restaurateurs who assume that diners want more than just a meal. Well, they all just got some stiff competition with the opening of Toca Madera in the Pavilion at The Allen.
A product of international hospitality group Nobel 33, which has locations in Los Angeles, Scottsdale and Las Vegas, this is the group’s first Texas restaurant. The company plans to open Meduza Mediterrania in H-Town later this fall.
The sexy 14,000-square-foot import aims to transport guests to a Mexico City supper club with moody lighting, bold furnishings and art, plus a dramatic bird’s nest patio with hanging Spanish moss and a ceiling of wisteria vines. Get ready: its dining room, open kitchen, and bar area beat with an electric-like atmosphere, and the live entertainment — think hot fire dancers and cleavage-y energy galore — will keep you on your toes. (If this is your jam, consider a membership. Perks include members-only menu items, wine and access to a private speakeasy.)
Sink into a velvet banquette and let the drink and food ordering begin. You might just forget how loud the music is after a few sips of a specialty margarita (the Ghost Rider is presented with a little fire bling). Dip perfectly fried plantain chips into guacamole garnished with pomegranate seeds; the beautifully presented sashimi Mexico, atop cucumber and buttery avocado, is another cool choice. There’s also a designated taco menu.
Although night owls might come for cocktails and small shareable plates, there’s a full roster of entrees. Since it is a steakhouse, consider one of the many beef entrees ranging from petite-but-mighty filets to the massive 40-ounce tomahawk steak presented flaming on a hook. Take your pick from prime American-sourced wagyu and Black Angus or Japanese wagyu.
Fresh seafood is plentiful and just as impressive. Houston Executive Chef Christian Brennan oversees the kitchen, which leans on sustainably caught seafood and organic ingredients. Don’t miss the giant Mayan prawns served with cilantro lime rice and citrus cabbage or splurgy Mariscos tower stacked with spanking fresh king crab and lobster tail, jumbo prawns, and oysters on ice. Like the vibe, food is a show here — and it’s not just a pretty face.
A Fire Dancer
Crispy A5 Wagyu Tacos (photo by Alonso Parra)
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