No matter your relationship status, Galentine’s Day—which is unofficially celebrated on February 13, the day before Valentine’s Day—is a great excuse to show your girl friends how much they mean to you. In the words of Leslie Knope from Parks & Recreation: “What’s Galentine’s Day? Oh, it’s only the best day of the year. It’s about celebrating lady friends. It’s wonderful and it should be a national holiday.” (I agree.) Here, a round up of thoughtful and creative things to do with your girl friends this year to celebrate your friendships.
“Maybe our girlfriends are our soulmates and guys are just people to have fun with.” – Sex and the City
1. Get Manis & Pedis
Is there any activity (besides shopping) more girly than manis and pedis? I don’t think so! Take your bestie to get pampered with a mani and pedi at Bellacures, my favorite nail spa in Los Angeles. I actually just took one of my best friends, Alyssa Julya Smith, for a girls day there and we had a blast, sipping champagne and gossiping while we got our nails done! Perk: book between now and 2/14 and mention “Galentine’s Day” for $5 off any service.
2. See a Movie
Take your bestie out for a movie and dinner! I recommend seeing the new film “Isn’t it Romantic?” which comes out on February 13th. I recently attended an early screening with Warner Brother’s and laughed the entire time thanks to the hilarious cast like Rebel Wilson, Priyanka Chopra, Liam Hemsworth and more. My intern, Madison, who came with me also loved it!
3. Take a Skincare & Makeup Class
Do you and your friends talk about skincare and makeup as much as my friends and I do? If you are equally as obsessed as we are, then you will love taking a skincare and makeup class at Blushington! Sit down with a professional makeup artist who will teach you and your friends all of the tips you ever wanted to know about personalized skincare routines and makeup tricks. Plus, you will get to learn more about my skincare line, Caviar & Cashmere Skincare, as it’s used in these lessons (and sold in store!) They are also having a special going on right now, 50% off all skin, makeup, and maintenance services Monday – Wednesday through March 31.
4. Sweat Together
If you and your friends love woking out, I suggest joining a gym together to keep each other motivated. I personally love working out with my girl friends (and sister) because we keep each other accountable, and it makes it more fun! And, you get to spend more quality time together! I suggest getting memberships at Equinox, since they have such an amazing assortment of group fitness classes. My favorite classes to take with my girl friends and sister Alli are barre, yoga, cardio dance!
5. Have a Spa Day
Nothing says girls day like a true spa day. Take your friend(s) with you to Burke Williams Spa and enjoy a full day of pampering — from facials, to massages, to nail treatments, they have it all. You will be able to spend an entire day there, and come out feeling utterly and completely relaxed. My friend Jennifer Wilson and I recently did this together and ended up spending over 5 hours in the spa! Specials start at $150.
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