| Best of NoVA 2009 NorthernVirginia Magazine June 2009 (under "Accumulate")
Bath and Body ROUGE SPA Calgon, shmalgon. 17 S. King St., Leesburg; 703-779-3700; www.rougespa.com
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Femininity rules at Rouge, which is known more as a beauty apothecary. Edwardian cursive splays the labels of ornate bath sets that share counter space with oversized puff applicators and scented candles.
Best of NoVA 2008 NorthernVirginia Magazine June/July 2008 BATH & BEAUTY Editor’s Pick Rouge
Plastics, alcohol and petroleum. One won’t find these ingredients in Anita Henry’s store. Carrying items made strictly in the United States and Europe, Rouge is more than just a beauty bar … It’s an apothecary. And although the ribboned boxes of French milled soaps might smell of high price tags, a bottle of Tahitian vanilla body lotion can be had for less than you might expect. Italian bubble bath, French herbal toothpaste, Swiss nail treatments are all part of Henry’s retail philosophy: Keep it unique, and keep it real. “It doesn’t have to come with a gift or be a buy-one-get-one-free deal. It has to be quality all on its own.” 17 S. King St., Leesburg; 703-779-3700; http://www.rougespa.com/.—VS. |
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