Romance SOS?

Remember when you and your partner couldn’t keep your hands off each other? The consuming passion, the endless conversations, and the one touch that made you glow the entire day. It doesn’t have to end. Today we’ll share with you a few tips for keeping the romance alive.

1. Start Dating Again: change up the plans; come up with an out-of-the-ordinary idea. Try something new together.  
2. No Work Talk: make it a rule to not talk about work during a special moment together, it could be dinner for example. Make it all about you two.
3. Get a Soundtrack: pick a few favorite songs that really speak about the essence of your relationship and play them out on romantic and sexy occasions.
4. Get Away: plan a great getaway trip together, even if you can’t travel right now, just the planning together will do wonders for you. A spa day together is a great sexy idea.
5. Write Him or Her a Sexy Check they can cash anytime with a sexy payment offer.
6. Make out Every Time you’re Alone in an elevator o a closed space. Make it a new rule; it will be exciting.
7. Have a “Lazy Day” Together: sometimes doing nothing together can mean everything to you. Revitalize each other and your relationship.
8. No Pecks: replace the effortless lip graze with a 10-second smooch and make every single kiss a bit of bliss.
9. Have a Secret Word: pick a code word that will likely come up occasionally in a conversation and agree that every time any of you uses it, you have to touch, or kiss.
10. Show Love in Small Ways: leave a note on the pillow or hide it in a book, send a sexy unexpected text, bring home a special treat, etc. Small gestures make the biggest impression.

We get out of our relationship what we put in it. It’s time to boost your love life and keep the romance alive no matter how long you’ve been together. Need a little help? Let’s plan something together.

Lots of love,

If you’re Bored, Find Yourself a Lover

Sometimes our lives seem to be in a rut. Having the same job for a few years, same relationship, same friends and same activities. Boredom can start to take over our lives and make us feel like something is missing. Well, no need to be bored anymore. Today I’ll give you the best advice I’ve gotten in years: “If you’re bored, find yourself a lover.”

What is a lover exactly?  A lover is a person who is in love with another, a person who has a strong enjoyment or liking for something; someone who loves, especially a person who has or shows a warm and general affectionate regard for others. A lover is also defined as a person who has a sexual or romantic relationship with another.

If we think about it, we are all lovers and we all want one too. But it is true that sometimes we can find ourselves in the low. Maybe you’re having a rough time at work, you just ended a relationship, you’re jaded and are not happy with your current life. Whatever the reason, you are bored. The solution: get yourself a lover.

You might wonder how you can accomplish this task. It is not as hard as it sounds; you just need to get a new hobby. Yes, when we say get a lover we mean get a hobby. Find your passion or get a new one if you have already found it.

Step out of your box; try new things until you find an activity you like. Travel, get your palm read, visit a mind reader, go kayaking, take up biking, hike, visit the rainforest, join a charity, learn to meditate, do Tai Chi or turn into a Yogi. Visit international restaurants, go to museums and art exhibitions, get a certification in something and start practicing.

The key is to try new things until you fall in love with yourself again. Have fun, get to know yourself better, learn new things, make new friends. Turn yourself into your perfect lover. I promise you will never be bored again.

Good luck finding that lover soon!

Lots of love,

Tell Me How You Dress...

(Photo Credits: Settlement Goods instagram account: @settlementgoods)

What we wear, the fashion we like and the trends we follow can often be associated with superficiality and materialism but at Alira Boutique Spa & Salon, we believe personal fashion is so much more than that, it is actually a reflection of who you are.

Trends and fashions come and go but they will always be part of life’s experience. From our underwear to jeans, heels or sneakers, what we wear has, since forever, spoken volumes about who we are, what we do and what we want. Whether we dress to make a statement, to impress or just to be, every style we adopt has a meaning.

I love fashion and even more than that I love supporting up and coming designers and exclusive boutiques that feature new talents. This is also a way to keep myself updated with the latest trends and contributing to the growth of small businesses and talented designers. If like me you like unique pieces and different fashion points of views you must visit Settlement Goods, a boutique located in Houston, TX specializing in selling emerging and independent designers manufacturing in the United States. Their owners not only have a design background which comes in handy when helping you pick the perfect piece of clothing but, they also have created a delightful experience for customers in their boutique.

For me, the key to a successful trendy fashion sense is keeping up with what’s going on around you, being yourself and taking risks, Have fun when you dress up, at the end of the day, you make your own style and it’s a signature thing, as unique as yourself.  Like Madonna once said in one of her songs: “Express Yourself”.

If you ever want to talk fashion, come on over, we could always chat over mimosas at our relaxation room in the spa!

Lots of love,

Top 10 things to do for Valentine’s Day

The most romantic and sexy day of the year is almost here and if you still don’t have a plan, you’ve got 10 days to figure it out. As always, I want to help you have the perfect Valentine’s Day and I’ll share with you a few tips on what you could do for this day depending on your current love situation.

Top 10 things to do for Valentine’s Day 

1. If you've just started dating:
- Go to dinner and grab drinks, and if it goes well, suggest a night-cap at home. (Extra tip: Roses and wine waiting couldn't hurt)

2. If you've just said "I Love You” recently:- In this case, sending flowers to her office will really flatter her. And in your case girls, a sexy surprise for your man is a great idea.   

3. If you’ve been dating over a year:

Plan a getaway just for the two of you; this will ignite the spark from the honeymoon phase, guaranteed.

4. If you’re both stressed:

You don’t want to add more pressure by having to plan or commit to a big thing, the couple should come up with something together. Be proactive and give your special someone three options, like, ‘Pizza, wine and a massage’ ‘Reservations at that place you’ve been wanting to go’ or ‘Netflix and order takeout, plus a gift from me’ - and see what they want.

5. If you want to spice up your sex life:

It’s ok if you get in a rut; this is your chance to spice it up. Cook dinner together, have a bubble bath for two, champagne, chocolates, a hot oil massage, fuzzy bathrobe, cuddle up by the fireplace, sexy music and a little teasing touching to make the evening a boiling pot for a crazy sexy time in bed.

6. If you’re “under the budget” newlyweds:

Make it a weekend to remember your wedding! Bring out those wedding photos, pick up a cake like to the one you had at your reception, buy similar flowers and grab a nice bottle of champagne, write a loving card about your first Valentine’s Day as a married couple, recreate your vows. Make it the most romantic day ever!

7. If you’re going through a rough patch:

A good idea is to remind each other why you want to be together. Take the time to write a love letter to your special someone. Go to one of your favorite places, have a drink together afterwards and give them what you wrote. Maybe you’ll break away some of the things that are keeping you apart, and open up the dialogue to get your relationship or marriage back on track.

8. If you are recently single:

Then you need to grab your friends and get away from all the hearts, flowers and chocolates on the streets. Go hiking, camping, take a trip. Getting your mind off of romance will be great and physical activity combined with good friends will be just what the doctor ordered.

9. If you are not really into Valentine’s Day:

If either you or your partner is not really into celebrating this holiday, you could still plan a great day together and have a wonderful date. I suggest trying something none of you have ever done before, maybe rock climbing or bungee jumping.

10. If you’ve forgotten and it’s last minute:

You could always show up at their workplace with flowers and chocolates, get them a gift card to their favorite spa. Cook dinner and make it a romantic night at home. Don’t forget to pick up the champagne!

But if you really want to make this day perfect, top any of these ideas with one of our packages and not only will you be rewarded for your efforts, it will be an unforgettable Valentine’s Day. I promise!

Need coordinates to buy gifts?  

- Best chocolates in town (my favorite): http://www.arayachocolate.com/

- My favorite flower shop: http://www.riveroaksplanthouse.com/

Have a wonderful V-Day! 

Lots of Love, 

 

"FIFTY SHADES OF ALIRA" PACKAGE

$245

Escape and enjoy relaxation with your special someone during a Couples Massage with your choice of aromatherapy oils (50min).

• The package includes a gift bag with chocolate dipped strawberries, whipped cream and play handcuffs.

• Complimentary grapes and mimosas will be served in our relaxation room at the spa. 

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"BE MY VALENTINE" PACKAGE

$245

Escape and enjoy relaxation with your special someone during a Couples Massage with your choice of aromatherapy oils (50min).

• The package includes a gift bag with a bouquet of red roses and chocolates.
• Complimentary grapes and mimosas will be served in our relaxation room at the spa. 

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Upgrade yourself to an 80 minute massage. 

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