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We're dedicating this week to the kind of fantastical shopping that most of us only get to experience in dreams. Taking a page from casino parlance, we'll be talking a lot about "whales," those big spenders who feel perfectly comfortable dropping tens of thousands of dollars every night on roulette, or, in our case, on Cartier, caviar facials, and Chanel. Welcome to Whale Week 2013.
Yesterday we explored the boutiques big spenders tend to frequent on shopping sprees, but where should they unwind after the stress of fittings and decision-making is through? We rounded up some of the snazziest beauty treatments around town to recharge and get pretty for those events that warranted multiple gown purchases.
Straightening treatments, pricey lash and hair extensions, and glittering facials make the list.
For even more luxury relaxation, consult our high-end spa guides to Chicago, Los Angeles, Philadelphia, New York, and San Francisco.
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