Welcome back to the Club Lamar Star, April 2007


APRIL "HOT DEAL":

Receive a complimentary Oasis Manicure ($25 value) when you purchase a Yon-Ka Lamar Le Grand Classique Facial ($125) or a 1.5 hour Swedish Island Massage ($135). Just click on the link above to print the coupon and ask for the April Hot Deal when you book your appointment.


THE LAMAR HAS BEEN NOMINATED FOR AZ CENTRAL'S 1st ANNUAL READERS' CHOICE AWARDS AND WE NEED YOUR VOTE!

azcentral.com 's BEST 1st Annual Readers' Choice invites readers to vote for their favorite people, businesses and establishments in the Phoenix metropolitan area.
Please take a moment to cast your vote by clicking HERE. Once you have voted, you can see the results immediately. You may also find a voters link on our homepage at www.thelamar.com.


JUST IN TIME FOR PROM !

Salon Lamar will be opening this month, just in time for prom season. Our newly expanded facility will allow us to do hair, nails, makeup + massages and facial, all in one girls-day-out setting.
Call today for special prom package prices and be sure to browse our new shipment of crystal tiara combs for an up-do that outdoes the others!


GIVE YOUR EYES SOME BLING FOR SPRING WITH LASH EXTENSIONS

Natural, weightless extensions look like real lashes without any sticky, glue residue . Resistant to water, showering, sweat, tears, swimming and sleep, lash extensions are great for everyday, work, school, meetings, weddings and special occasions. The base is flat and the lash tip fine and polished, just like real lashes. 

They are available in a variety of lengths and colors.  Add crystals for an even more dramatic look. A wide range of applications is available to fit your budget and match the look you want.


"LIVE AT THE LAMAR" FEATURED IN DAY SPA MAGAZINE

The March 2007 issue of Day Spa Magazine featured The Lamar in their " Winning Ways" section in an article titled "

A Little Light Music" Clients are singing the praises of live music in one Southwestern spa…


FREE MUSIC: LIVE AT THE LAMAR APRIL 4th 6-9 PM

MARK LAMM: ACUOUSTIC STORYTELLER

Mark Lamm's music combines passionate, insightful lyrics with the kind of melodies you just can't get out of your head. Mark made his first album, Bittersweet, in Michigan in 1976.
It was widely praised by luminaries, like Benny Goodman, who said Mark's original music was "the best new material he had heard since the Beatles".

Mark spent twenty years writing and producing commercials and performing in LA but has never forgotten his first love: song writing. He has since recorded Help Is On The Way, a collection of acoustic ballads. Mark is currently working on his next project, Living On Borrowed Time.

Mark has performed in countless venues including concerts, events, weddings and resorts in places like Bora Bora, Grand Cayman and Jamaica. His unique style of acoustic storytelling combines elements of folk, rock, country and blues. Mark Lamm's music feels just like an unexpected visit with an old friend...


GET A BRAZILIAN WAX AT THE LAMAR

Bikini season is here and our phones have been ringing off the hook with one question:
"Does The Lamar do Brazilian waxing?"

The answer is yes! A Brazilian wax is a bikini wax that leaves your bikini area completely bare. The process takes about half an hour and costs $75.
While any waxing can cause some discomfort, because the entire hair and root is removed, results can last quite a wile, depending on how quickly your hair grows back.
Devotes of Brazilian waxing say the clean look and feel, never having to worry about razor bumps or burns from shaving, and ability to wear any swimsuit or lingerie make the minimal temporary discomfort well worth it.
If you dare to go bare, grab your teeny bikini and call The Lamar to book your Brazilian wax today.


CLICK.PRINT.CELEBRATE!

Relax! It's not too late to send the perfect gift! You can design, print or e-mail INSTANT GIFT CERTIFICATES on our website in just a few minutes. Browse through a beautiful selection of Valentine templates that can be personalized with your own message. Choose an individual service, spa package or dollar amount for a gift that is guaranteed to fit any body and any budget. Certificates can be printed or e-mailed instantly so you don't have to wait to celebrate. Best of all, there is no delivery charge!
Look for the red heart in the upper right hand corner of our home page or simply click on this link: CLICK.PRINT.CELEBRATE!


IN PURSUIT OF RELIEF

By any measure, the level of stress in contemporary life has never been higher.
It is not surprising then that spa-going has become an increasingly popular recreational activity for Americans on vacation seeking relief.
For a growing number, it now represents the primary purpose of a vacation.
This is particularly true for affluent leisure travelers (those with an annual household income over $150,000, or the top seven percent of all households defined by annual income).

As revealed in the 2006 Portrait Of Affluent Travelers™, almost half of all affluent leisure travelers visited a spa at a luxury hotel or resort at least once during the previous year. The underlying motivation for a particularly devout group of spa-goers derives from a deeper personal commitment to alter and/or enhance one's life through the transformation of body, mind and spirit. These are adults who have visited a "destination spa" during the previous year (12 percent of all affluent leisure travelers).
Contrary to what you might conclude from the endless stream of articles in the press about increasingly exotic spa treatments, the most popular spa treatment is an old favorite: massage. Pedicures and facials follow.
(Yesawich, Pepperdine, Brown and Russell Market Intelligence eNewsletter February 2007)

NEIGHBORHOOD

SOUTH SCOTTSDALE INVESTMENT REACHES $3.1 BILLION MILESTONE

City of Scottsdale Economic Vitality staff conducts a semi-annual assessment of the reinvestment activity in the southern portion of Scottsdale. The research provided information on a number of positive trends in this area, as evidenced by the following key findings.
The total new reinvestment in Scottsdale south of Chaparral Road that has occurred or has been announced since the start of 2003 is approximately $3.13 billion. Six months ago, this figure was $2.64 billion, and 12 months ago it was $2.39 billion. Of the total investment in South Scottsdale projects, 85 percent is from private investment with only 15 percent coming from public investment.
In addition, south Scottsdale has seen 3,360 new residential units either built, in process or planned since January 2003 (not including condo conversions).
The demographics of the area also are changing, including growth in both population and median income levels, and a drop in median age (from 41.5 in 2000 to an estimated 39.9 today), which are reflecting the influx of new and younger families to this area. Data also indicates improvements in quality of life categories, such as a lower crime rate and higher educational test scores.
( Scottsdale Update - Development Focus, March 5)


CITRUS SOY SEASCALLOPS

2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
½ cup low sodium soy sauce
3 tablespoons honey
1 ½ teaspoon minced garlic
1 teaspoon fresh, minced ginger
16 large sea scallops

Mix lemon juice, lime juice, soy sauce, honey, garlic and ginger. Reserve 1/3 of marinade mixture for the sauce. Add scallops to marinade and place in a sealed plastic bag. Allow scallops to marinate at least two hours in the refrigerator. Drain scallops and stir-fry in a non-stick pan. Add the reserved marinade and thicken liquid in the pan from scallops with a mixture of water and cornstarch. Cook until clear and serve 1 tablespoon over each serving of scallops. Makes 4 servings.


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