De-Stress tops this year's list of gift sets and features Aveda's new Stress-Fix™, an ECO-CERT certified organic body care line with an aroma clinically proven to relieve feelings of stress. Aveda's signature candle, Warmth, is scented with spicy aromas of ginger, ginger lily and clove. Repair helps repair even the most overstressed tresses with Damage Remedy™. Remaining gift sets feature iconic Aveda products like Rosemary Mint and Hand Relief™, and limited-edition Nourish-Mint™ Lip Glazes in special holiday hues.

Aveda gift sets are packaged in boxes adorned with beautiful lokta paper, produced by the Himalayan Bio-Trade (HBT) Cooperative, and handcrafted according to the ancient tradition of Nepali paper making. Aveda has purchased more than one million sheets of lokta paper over the course of its five-year partnership with HBT. Aveda's annual purchase of lokta paper employs 4,975 people – helping to support 2,400 families and enabling more than 5,400 children to attend school.
Click on the link below to learn more about Aveda's amazing commitment to improving lives this holiday season.

At Sala you can also give the gift of an unforgettable experience – Salon and Spa services – restore body, mind and spirit. Sala's Aveda professionals will pamper and expertly care for every guest – whether as part of a Facial, Hair Color, Hair Cut or Special Occasion Hair and Make Up.
Stop by Sala this Holiday Season and take care of that gift list in one stop and support Aveda's commitment to changing lives through sustainable giving!

The limited-edition autumn/winter 2012 make-up collection by Aveda, called Passion Flower, features luxurious petal tones grounded by sophisticated neutrals. Our skin and make-up guru Julie M. shares the how-to on these great Fall looks.

EYES:

STEP 1: Apply Bittersweet petal essence single eye color to lid from the lash to the crease. Contour lid from outer to inner corner in night Iris eye color and brush the shadow along the outer 2/3 bottom lash line.

STEP 2: Softly wing out the contour to create a cat shape, and diffuse the contour edges with Bittersweet eye color.

STEP 3: Smudge Brown Velvet Rose eye color along outer 2/3 of upper and bottom lash lines for definition. Highlight inner corners with Callalily eye color. Curl lashes, apply mascara and fill in the brows.

FACE/LIPS:

STEPS: Highlight cheekbones with Callalily eye color, and contour with Peach Lights petal essence face accents. Accent apples of cheeks with Plum Touch face accents. Line and fill in lips with Tarragona nourish mint lip liner. Fill in with Rare Orchid nourish mint smoothing lip color. Add gloss for shine.

EYES:

STEP 1: Apply Cerulean Bloom petal essence single eye color to lid from the lash to above the crease. Blend and soften the outer edge and diffuse the shadow along the outer 2/3 bottom lash line.

STEP 2: With Green Tuberose eye color, accent the inner corner of lid and center of lower lash line.

STEP 3: Use Callalily eye color to highlight the inner corners of top and bottom lash lines. Softly define the outer contour with Brown Velvet rose eye color, diffuse outer 1/3 of upper lash line and connect to bottom lash line.

STEP 4: Soften out edge of contour with Bittersweet eye color. Curl lashes, apply mascara and fill in the brows.

FACE/LIPS:

STEPS: Highlight cheekbones with Callalily eye color, and contour with Peach Lights petal essence face accents. Prep lips with colorless Nourish-Mint Lip Definer, and finish with Gilded Lotus nourish-mint rehydrating

Thanks so much to all the magnificent moms from St. John the Baptist Catholic School Napa who participated in Sala's newest offering, Moms Spa Socials, Sala's unique way for moms to raise money for their child's school. The moms relaxed and revived after an evening of wonderful bites from Tarla Mediterranean Grill, sips of amazing wines from Old Bridge Cellars and heavenly spa treatments from the stylists and staff from Sala Salon. Who needs to Dine and Donate? SPA for a good cause! So...when are you and your friends joining us for some "spa-ing" to benefit your child's school?