Green Dragon Dress

Funky Monkey is Cayman’s coolest boutique for hip stuff to wear for both guys and gals. Here is a snippet from the Funky Monkey Facebook page:

“Flatter Your Body & Cater To Your Lifestyle!! NEW shipment of Green Dragon has arrived and that is exactly what happens when you slip into one of their amazing tops, bottoms, jackets, dresses or maxis. Luxurious fabrics and practical design make Green Dragon perfect for just about anything. MUST HAVE wardrobe essential…the NEW Skirt/Pant!! You loved the original Skirt/Pant well now its time to fall in love all over again with the NEW Revision Pant.   Pink Lotus with their funky and ultra soft tunics, tank tops w/built-in shelf bras and lounge pants….will be the first thing you’ll put on when you come home from work. Check out the newsletter for a preview of these two wonderful lines.”

Visit the Funky Monkey Facebook Page: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Funky-Monkey/14796909477

Or the website: http://www.funkymonkeycayman.com/

I can’t get out of Funky Monkey without buying at least 3 new items; it’s impossible. I always feel younger, prettier, and more comfortable in FM gear. Stop in soon and find something for your next party, beach day, or yoga class.

Funky Monkey
Governors Square

Telephone:    (345)-943-8659

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Ballroom Dancing

If you want to learn how to dance, what’s holding you back? Stop sitting around watching “Dancing with The Stars” and dreaming about having a better body. Dancing is fun, fantastic exercise, and a great way to socialize. Put down the remote control, and sign up for classes with expert dance instructor Linda Rayner, a previous UK Fitness Instructor of the Year. Linda, Cayman’s only professional Ballroom and Latin dance teacher, gained her fitness qualifications from Loughborough University and is AFFA, AEA, ICSA and RSA certified. She was awarded the UK Fitness Instructor of the Year award, has a book and three videos to her credit and is featured in the book “The Best of British Women”. Linda was an international presenter, lecturer, examiner and master trainer before relocating to the Cayman Islands. 

Check out Linda’s dance classes, at Miss Jackie’s School of Dance (Pasadora Place, Smith Road)

Mondays: April 23-June 11th: Tap Dancing Level 2, 6:00-7:00 PM. Belly Dancing 7:00-8:00 PM

Wednesdays: April 25th-May 30th: Beginner’s Salsa, 6:00-7:00 PM. Salsa Level 2, 7:00-8:00 PM . Ballroom (Waltz, Quickster, Tango) 8:00-9:00PM

Cost: CI $90.00 per 6 week course. Call 917-3579 or email bodylines@hotmail.com

Get moving and have yourself some fun!

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Cayman gals, the hot weather is coming! If you need a little boost, stop into Le Visage, the best place I know of to get gorgeous, fast! (Le Visage has the best selection in skincare and cosmetics that I’ve seen-anywhere! I even import Le Visage products back to my US family when I visit; their exclusive products are amazing.) I love the fact that owner Sharron Eyers constantly brings in new products to keep her clients looking their best.

Newly arrived at Le Visage in Camana Bay - Bliss Skincare! Established in 1996, Bliss has exploded into the world’s most famous spa with 22 locations around the globe. From Hollywood to Hong Kong, Boston to Barcelona and Dallas to Doha, Bliss continues to bring the latest and most effective spa treatments and products, challenging convention along the way and infusing everything with the signature Bliss touch – all to make you look and feel absolutely ‘spa’-tacular. Le Visage is offering a wide range of Bliss pro-powered products from the wrinkle-reducing The Youth As We Know It facial products and radiance-enhancing Triple Oxygen line to the Bliss cellulite-targeting Fatgirlslim body treatments. They have a wide range of fabulous choices that let you recreate the Bliss Spa treatments at home and reap the same spa-strength benefits.

The staff pick is: The Bliss triple oxygen instant energizing eye mask…”with 3 forms of glow-inducing oxygenation, antioxidant vitamin C and puff-pummeling cucumber extract, this fabulous eye mask is sure to help you feel recharged and look refreshed – even after a late night out.”

Stop into Le Visage soon and get “Blissed” out!

Le Visage  Unit F, Market Street, Camana Bay, Grand Cayman 

Monday-Saturday 10:00 AM-9:00PM   Telephone: (345)-946-2332

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What It Takes

Do you have event coming where you need to look your absolute best: a wedding, black tie event, party, fundraiser, or a special first date? A sunkissed golden glow is the ultimate accessory, especially here in the Caribbean, where bare arms and legs are a part of almost every ensemble. But with skin cancers on the rise, and 70+ sun block an absolute requirement for any Grand Cayman resident or visitor, what’s a gal to do to get that sexy, perfect tan? Finally, our island has the perfect answer: What it Takes! Mobile Spray Tanning.

What It Takes! Mobile Spray Tanning is the premiere Custom Airbrush Spray Tanning Service now being offered right here in Cayman. Get the perfect tan without leaving your home, and without harmful UV rays or sun exposure. What It Takes comes directly to your premises, and an expert tanning professional will hand spray and customize each and every tan to your skin tone in just mere minutes.

What It takes has the only oil-free, alcohol-free and fragrance-free sunless tanning solution to give you the beautiful, natural, “just off the beach” color.

Sessions take about 20-30 minutes.

The spray tan will last up to 10 days with proper care.

Cost: $55/per session.

I just got spray tanned again this weekend and WOW, what an instant way to look better! It’s a subtle way to look refreshed, younger, more polished, and “put-together”. I got many compliments at at the event I attended over the weekend and at the office today. Most people couldn’t figure out what I had done; they just thought I looked nice; which is great! The spray tan process at home is excellent: no mess, no odor, no clean up; you feel like a movie star. Nadine shows up with everything, you just relax. A few minutes later you’re looking “red carpet ready”! Keep this mind for the next time you need a boost; it sure made me feel special, for about the same amount you would spend on a fancy facial. I’ve used What It Takes! Mobile Spray Tanning for events in the past and it’s the best way to look refreshed, even up my skin tone, and look younger, all for just $55.00! See my picture below to illustrate how natural and subtle the What It Takes! Mobile Spray Tanning results are. I’ve experimented with other spray tans in the US and sometimes the tans came out looking a little “Jersey Shore” (too orange or too dark). You can count on What It Takes for perfect results, every time!

After

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Jessie's Juice

My new fave place to get refreshed is Jessie’s Juice. They have super-fresh vegetarian food, wondrous teas, kombucha, and naturally, fresh juice. It’s next to Anytime Fitness in Camana Bay, and they have meandering menu that tends to a little whimsical, very unique, and really delicious. It’s a small, cool place to hang out, with very friendly staff, and once you settle in with a just-made salad or wrap, and a steaming cup of tea, or a just-squeezed juice, you won’t want to leave. The vibe is retro and new at the same time.

Here is what they were serving the last time I popped in:

To sip + savour… 

Noni juice shooter 4.50 

Fresh fruit & veggie juices (selections change daily) 6.50           add raw vegan protein powder +1.50 

Smoothies  6.50 

Custom juices/smoothies +1.50 

Fair-trade, organic loose leaf teas (hot/iced) 3.50  teapot for two  5.75   

Kombucha  4oz  3.25/ 8oz 5.50   

Nourishing Bites…

Fresh fruit bowl – solo or topped with natural yoghurt & homemade granola  small 6.75 / large 8.75 

Sprouted grain toast/english muffin avocado + tomato or cream cheese + hot pepper jelly  6.50

Salads  8.50 / to go (large) 9.75 (choose one: fresh fruit salad, vanilla bean frozen yoghurt + toasted almonds in a homemade dried fruit wrap or jessie’s beet slaw – beet, carrot, leafy greens, toasted  or almonds, cilantro, avocado + berry balsamic dressing  or quinoa salad – arugula, spinach, cherry tomatoes, kalamata olives)

Grilled cheese/toastie  7.50   (wholegrain bread,  mushroom + cambozola)                      

 Homemade veggie flaxseed wrap (gluten free)  9.75  / sprouted wholegrain wrap  8.50  (your choice of filling: spiced hummus, tomato & ginger chutney, sprouts, leafy greens, carrot, cucumber, cilantro, or jessie’s beet slaw, toasted almonds, cilantro  +/- feta, or curried egg salad, greens, pickle, carrot, sprouts, or marinated mushroom, broccoli, red pepper + chickpea salad)

All natural ice pops   2.75    (assorted juice/smoothie flavors on a stick)

Kombucha float kombucha + vanilla bean frozen yoghurt  7.50

Dessert wrap for two  10.50

Are you hungry yet? Stop by soon for a sip, a nibble, or a belly full!

Jessie’s Juice. Camana Bay

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Too busy to get to the spa? Let the spa come to you! With Pampervous Mobile Spa Cayman, expert spa services are available at home or at the office. Perfect for bridal showers, baby showers, girls’ nights, going away parties, pajama parties, family reunions, or even Liberation Parties (for the “newly single” friend), the Pampervous staff will arrive at your party to spoil your guests. Mobile spa services are a super-hot trend and a way to make any party memorable. The luxury services range from Aromatherapy, Swedish massage, hair braiding, facials, to manicures & pedicures. No waiting around at a spa. No driving to and from the spa. Uncork the bubbly and relax with your guests! The Pampervous staff will take care of the rest.

Check out  some of the cool packages you can choose from:

Refloxology Party: You and your guest can experience the benefits of therapeutic Reflexology foot massages. Reflexology is the art of stimulating a healthy immune system by massaging particular nerves at the bottom of your feet. Price: $350.00 /10 guests or $175.00/5 guests

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XQs

Attention, beef lovers and wine connoisseurs! January 17th will be special evening at XQ’s: there will be a 5 course Certified Angus Beef Wine Dinner, in conjunction with Jacques Scott Wines and Spirits.  Guest Chef Scott Popovic of the Certified Angus Beef Brand and XQ’s Head Chef Andreas Schoenbauer will be whipping up a fabulous meal. Aaron Jay from Palm Bay International Wine Education will be on hand to discuss the wine selections.

Check out the fabulous menu:

Col’ d’ Orcia Rosso Monacino 2005

Consomme Double/Liver Dumplings, Root Vegetables

Braised Short Ribs, Mini Calzone, Shitake Mushrooms, mizuna

Verrazano Sassello Chianti Classico 1999

Chateaubriand/Split Roast with corn spoon bread, pea tendrils and smoked quince demi glace

La Stanze Poliziano Super Tuscan 2005

White Valhrona Chocolate Panna Cotta/Fresh Berries and Chocolate sauce

Bristot Cappuccino

The cost is CI $65.00 per person plus gratuities. Call 345-947-9770 or email info@xqs.ky. It’s going to be a night of culinary excellence at XQ’s; don’t miss it!

If you head over there any other night, don’t miss the amazing pizzas, made with the freshest of ingredients, and baked in the massive wood-fired oven. You have to taste the pizzas to believe how good they are. The fresh, hand-tossed crust is worth blowing your low carb diet for! Pop in after work one night for the fun vibe and the terrific, fresh food. On West Bay Road.

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Are you a last minute Christmas shopper? I’ve got just the place for you to pick up that perfect stocking stuffer, baby gift, or unique home decor item: “Polished!” The good news is December 23rd and 24th, there is a 50% off sale on the following items:

All children’s holiday outfits and holiday ornaments
All fleece throws, pillows, chenille baby blankets, kissy kissy blankets
All fashion jewelry : includes bracelets, rings, necklace sets, etc

*while supplies last
*does not include  Aden & Anais items 

I was there twice in the past week, and the prices are fantastic-even when there isn’t a sale! The selection is very unique, and fun. Get there today. Gals: you can also book your pedicure or manicure for New Years Eve (or anytime), because Polished is a boutique, and also a rockin’ nail salon.

Polished Nail Salon & Gift Boutique
Unit 24 Galleria Plaza, 638 West Bay Road
Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands
345-949-NAIL (6245)
Monday to Saturday 10a-5:30p. Tuesdays 10a-7p
polished@candw.ky

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Ginger Lily Yogurt

Are you on the hunt for a great-tasting healthy treat? Head on over to “Ginger Lily” at Camana Bay, for an absolutely delightful taste sensation. Ginger Lily features healthy frozen yogurt, with options that are very new for Cayman: don’t miss the “Natural Tart”  flavor (high protein Greek yogurt), Soya (dairy free) or Sorbet (also dairy free.)  There are the daily flavors: French Vanilla, Dutch Chocolate, Mocha, and a Sorbet flavor. On a seasonal basis, they have flavors like banana, guava, pumpkin, green tea, mango, blueberry, raspberry, passion fruit, cranberry and many others. (I will be pounding on the door when mango season begins to get a taste of the fresh mango frozen yogurt!)

The Natural Tart flavor is simply AMAZING, all alone. All the frozen yogurt is tasty enough to eat plain. Feel free to add in a simple fruit fruit topping, or other healthy toppings, like granola, agave nectar, nuts, or cereal , or you can splurge with the homemade brownie topping, or Oreos.  They also have traditional treats like sundaes, banana splits, Hurricanes (frozen yogurt blended with toppings), Lily Shakes, and milk shakes. The Lily Shakes are made with fresh juices and up to 4 fresh fruits blended together. They also have cookies, and fruit cups, which are wonderful topped with the frozen yogurt of your choice.

They open early. Here is my absolute favorite menu item: terrific old fashioned oatmeal. Why? Because oatmeal tastes delicious served with tart frozen yogurt, and fresh fruit, drizzled with a bit of agave nectar. TRY IT.

There is something for everyone at Ginger Lily! See you there…

Ginger Lily: Camana Bay   

Open Monday-Thursday 8:00 AM-9:30 PM   Friday 8:00AM-11:00PM    Sunday 10:00 AM-9:30PM

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Little Black Dress

Funky Monkey, one of my favorite stores for unexpectedly cool clothes and accessories for women and men, is packed with new merchandise! If you are like me, you will stop in to buy gifts, and end up picking up stocking stuffers, as well as that perfect Little Black Dress for the office Holiday party. In addition to many hot LBDs (think short with a little bling) they also have Little Red Dresses, and many other perfect dresses for the holiday party circuit. They also have the sexiest jeans: LA Idol. The  jeans only look super expensive: they fit perfectly, starting at only CI $69.00! Pair them with heels, a Funky Monkey flowy top, and some of their super cute and very unusual accessories. You’ll be all set for the Monday-Thursday holiday parties that require sexy-but-casual attire. Needless to say, the trademark amazing swimsuits are here: for boating, house parties, and beach parties, where a truly beautiful suit is necessary. (With Facebook, don’t get caught with a tired old bikini if you live or relax in Cayman! Great looking beachwear should be a standard part of every Caribbean girl’s wardrobe.)

Gents: Funky Monkey has great looking shirts for the holiday season, but get there soon: they are selling like hotcakes. Pick yours up now! The really big fashion news for men is SAXX Underwear Co. The design is revolutionary, the fit is amazing. Funky Monkey owner Jodi Hunter says men are throwing out all their existing underwear and buying only SAXX, after buying their first pair.

Stocking stuffer ideas: JAZZD-a manufacturer of handbags, wallets, coin purses, and make-up bags.

Pop in soon! Funky Monkey is a fun, energizing place to shop. Jodi and her friendly staff will get you looking great for the holidays.

Funky Monkey
Governors Square

Telephone:    (345)-943-8659 

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