Style: Explore Bryant Park and Receive Discount Men's & Women's Beauty Treatments

Bryant Park is one of my favorite spots in all of New York City.  If you haven't been yet, it's a real treat. The park features: a children's carousel, a children's bird observatory (seasonal), lunchtime piano performances (seasonal), lunchtime fencing lessons (seasonal), the HSBC reading room in which you can borrow various periodicals and books, various game areas (petanque, chess, backgammon, and ping pong), ice skating at CitiPond at Bryant Park (October-February only), Bryant Park Summer Film Festival, Bryant Park Grill and Bryant Park Cafe,  'wichcraft, the Southwest Porch which hosts a lot of great promotions and events throughout the year, and much more! The park is privately funded and is always impeccably clean. Because of its midtown location, it is also able to host a lot of great public events sponsored by local businesses.

The Gotham Beauty Lounge has just opened up today near Bryant Park at 32 West 40th Street (Lobby). In celebration, they are offering the following promotions this week:

• Wed. 4/18: $20 Braids + Blowouts | 10 a.m. – 9 p.m | Choose between three styles of braids (The Sleek Fishtail, Braided Updo, Headband Braid) or a traditional blowout for $20.

• Thurs. 4/19: Boys Night Out | 10 a.m. – 9 p.m | Choose the ‘Gentleman Caller’ (Gotham Man Express Facial + Man-E-Cure) or ‘Beards + Burns’ (Ingrown Hair Treatment, Beard Trim + Sideburn Trim) for $50.

• Fri. 4/20: Velvet Rope Ready | 10 a.m. – 9 p.m | Enjoy $50 make-up applications + complimentary champagne. Guests can choose between three celebrity-inspired options: Gotham Glam (Angelina Jolie; smoky eyes), Lady Gotham (Reese Witherspoon; light, natural) and The Marquee (Lady Gaga; wild, bright hues).

• Sat. 4/21: Express Yourself | 10 a.m. – 9 p.m | Experience one of Gotham Beauty Lounge’s signature facials, the Gotham Express, for $30.

• Sun. 4/22: Fake It Till You Make It | 11 a.m. – 5 p.m | Get a half-set (two eyes; top lashes only) of Eyelash Extensions for $100.

Full price treatments will no doubt be pretty pricey given the convenient and lovely location.  Be sure to pamper yourself with at least one of these deals this week. I have to say, the braids and blowouts definitely caught my eye!  A $30 relaxing Saturday facial doesn't sound too bad either. For more info, visit ChiChi212. 

While you're in the area, why not grab a drink at Cellar Bar to further relax and pamper yourself? It's one of my favorite NYC bars, located in the basement of the Bryant Park Hotel. Its vaulted ceilings and chic cocktail concoctions are a real crowd-pleaser. Another great bar in the area is the open-air Bryant Park Cafe, located inside the park at 42nd Street. Beauty treatments and cocktails - what better way to celebrate a long work week?