LA West Elite Event at Cienega Spa & VeeV

This was a great event!
The Venue —
Cienega Spa is a nice, very modern and clean looking place. The people working there were very knowledgeable and sweet. Upstairs was the Veev office where we had food and drinks.
The Food —
The food was from Belmont. They had wraps, salad, avocado toast and cupcakes. Everything was very good! Drinks included Lemonade Apple Cider and a Cranberry drink. In the spa, there was wine and cheese and crackers.
The Goods —
Best part of the night was the free spa treatment. You could choose from a bunch of different treatments like laser hair removal, massage, some facials, etc. I tried the laser hair removal. The nurse was very knowledgable and sweet and made us feel very comfortable. The treatment wasn’t bad at all! My friend said it was pretty much painless. There was one point where it got really hot and my skin was raw afterwards but it’s definitely not as bad as I thought it would be. I definitely want to go back for another treatment.
Fantastic event! Great food, great drinks and great spa treatments!

I wanted to see what Cienega Spa was about, so me and my friend came to this event. We came early enough and got our name badges and checked in. We also got a $ 10 card from suagrfina and tasted the peach bellii heart shaped gummy candy. As we waited, the staff from Cienga Spa explained to us the many treatments they offer so we can try any one of the treatments we want fro 10 to 15 mins. My friend and I tried the skin exfoliation, but they also had acupuncture, laser hair removal, massage and more. Before I was next in line to go in for the treatment, they had cookies cupcakes and drinks inside the waiting area. I was next and she explained to me the procedure of what skin exfoliation does. It took about couple mins before I was back outside.
I walked upstairs to the VeeV and they had tons of food bits, salads, chocolate chip cookies, brownies, cupcakes, and veer holiday flavored drinks at the bar. Everything was awesome and delicious. The bartenders from VeeV and the staff from La Cienega Spa treated us exceptionally well. The drink I enjoyed the most from VeeV was the lemonade cider.
Overall the event was very awesome. Thank you Brittany B for another fantastic event.
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This was my first Unilocal elite event and I thought it was great. They had plenty of drinks and snacks available nibble on. The cupcakes were super tasty. It was really to receive the gift card to the candy store and complementary treatment.
Great time! Looking forward to more events.

What a great way to relax after a busy Monday. Instead of being adventurous, I opted for a massage with Seven. He was really good at relieving all the tension, and made me feel very relaxed. I also had a chance to look into the other services the spa had to offer, and learned more about the new fat freezing technique they had, which is something I really need.
My friend and I were so intrigued about the services that we forgot to grab food. Nonetheless, the cocktails were delicious and the snacks were sufficient to curb our hunger.
Thank you once again for a wonderful event! I love Unilocal

The food at this event was DELICIOUS! There were magnolia bakery cupcakes which were delicious! The drinks were really good too, very tasty and different. The spa aspect of it however was not as exciting. My friend and I got 5 minute oxygen facials but the lady who did our facial seemed very anxious since she had so many customers. The oxygen facial felt awesome and I would definitely consider it in the future. Overall the place is very small and there was supposed to be a lounge area but we couldn’t find it. I think it would have helped if there was more space to walk around!

It was an interesting Elite Event… very LA. =) It was a great opportunity to be introduced to what Cienega Spa has to offer while sipping on tasty concoctions from the Veev team. My fiancé and I tried the oxygen treatment. It was new to us and very cool. It was like a cold air brush like mist as you lay on the treatment table. The staff were very knowledgeable in the treatments and explaining things. The Veev team were so friendly! It took me by surprise to find out we were hanging out in their office while they served up different ways to mix Veev. I’m a big fan of them since I saw them at Food and Wine event a while back. They use a good mix of fresh ingredients. I felt like I could try all the different drinks since my skin felt better from the oxygen treatment… it’s like it’ balance it out. =) The parking near the Starbucks turned out to be a paid parking lot and the rooms were a bit difficult to navigate at times due to the small space. Other than that it was an awesome event! I enjoy learning about the businesses in a more intimate setting. Thanks Brittany for putting together creative events such as this one! =)

How do you know when you’re at a great event?
When you forget to EAT THE FOOD!!!
Had an awesome oxygen treatment for my face from Cienega Spa. I went upstairs to Veev… saw a couple of friends and CHATTED UP A STORM. When my stomach was telling me to eat something, I realized all the food were gone. Arrrrrgh!!!
Totally my fault.
If it wasn’t for a latte from Starbucks prior to coming to the event, I woulda most definitely fainted.
Got myself some nice photos of my ugly sweater… however, sorry for the lack of food photos. My bad.
As always, it was great to see my Unilocal friends and of course meeting new people. BIG thank you to Brittany B. for having me and for another awesome event.
My plus one was definitely impressed.

What a fun event! And my first one as a Unilocal elite, to boot!
I arrived about 30 minutes after the start – I always forget how big Beverly Hills is, and parking is never a cakewalk. However, the night became merry as soon as I walked through the glass doors and met several fellow Unilocalers in their ugly sweaters. We made our name tags and immediately began chatting about the best restaurants and sweet shops in the area (which, looking back, is no surprise).
After snacking on some fruit and cheese downstairs, it was time to get a high-​frequency facial treatment. I was a little skeptical about it killing bacteria and preventing breakouts, but now a few days later I can attest to its magical powers. The treatment was quick and I was promptly given a gift box with deals for the spa. The spa technician was very knowledgeable and was able to answer plenty of questions I had about the various treatments offered as well as the organic beauty products they were selling at fantastic, discounted rates.
Upstairs was the Veev headquarters. I don’t drink but both of the cocktails that the bartenders were mixing looked (and smelled) very interesting! By that time, the food was gone but that didn’t stop the mingling and friend-​making. There were still plenty of people hanging around and I was happy to meet so many Elites.
Overall, it was a very enjoyable event and I will definitely be attending more of them in the future. Thanks to everybody who put it together!

Once again Brittany put together a fantastic event! The spa was great although I was hoping for a little more than a prick on the ear when I opted for the acupuncture treatment. Next time will definitely choose the massage and be «less adventurous» lol. Loved seeing the Veev offices and their cocktails were creatively delicious! Me and my teenage mutant ninja turtle xmas sweater had a fun time!

Who would’ve thought a spa would be a great place for a Unilocal Elite event? After attending this event, I was pleasantly surprised. Only Brittany B can turn a spa into an experience filled with fun Unilocalers, drinks, and excellent food. My favorite dish at the event would have to be brussels sprouts and bacon. Y-​U-​M.

It was an awesome way to end a manic Monday. Took my best friend with me to enjoy this very unique and festive Unilocal event. Food/​drinks upstairs at the VeeV HQ and spa treatments/​wine/​cheese downstairs at La Cienaga Spa. We headed straight for the bar upstairs. I really enjoyed the holiday cocktails provided by VeeV. One lemonade garnished with rosemary and another Cosmo garnished with cinnamon both cutely presented in mason jars. Got me in the Christmas «spirit» (hehe?) and was perfect for the Ugly Sweater theme. They even provided recipe cards so I’m looking forward to recreating them for my holiday get together. I enjoyed the turkey wrap, avocado bruschetta, and brussels sprouts salad. Good, fresh, light eats to go with the sweet holiday cocktails. We went downstairs to check out the spa but opted out of waiting for a treatment; though it seemed to be very organized and the treatments offered were veryyyy tempting (oxygen, laser hair, massages, etc.), we had a birthday dinner in the area to get to, but the experience was great nonetheless. Thank you for the $ 10 GC to Sugarfina (gourmet candy, check out their website… so cute, I can’t wait to make an order!). And thanks again for a fun time!

I got caught up and arrived very late to this event. Ironically I live in the area, but still couldn’t make it on time. The food was long gone by the time I showed up, and there were just chips upstairs and cookies and brownies downstairs to munch on. I did get to try both of the drinks from Veev, and they were very tasty. If you know anything about me, or have read my reviews, I like fruity drinks. These were right up my alley and a perfect way for me to kick off the event.
I also tried the skin tightening treatment from the Cienega Spa. It was interesting, and unlike anything I have ever done before. It reminded me of a woman getting an ultrasound, but it was me getting it. The woman applying the treatment was great; she was very accommodating and professional. In fact, everyone at Cienega was pleasant to interact with. They were all informative and seemed to genuinely care that we had a good experience.
This was a unique event because it felt like two in one. I enjoyed both parts, and thought both Veev and Cienega Spa did an excellent job of hosting.
Thanks Brittany B for another fantastic Unilocal event!

Just a blast! Wonderful spa treatments from Debbie! I got the skin tightening and literally you could see the difference. They were offering mini-​spa treatments, meaning you just got a taste of what a full treatment would be, so the aesthetician only did the lower half of my face. All night I was joking about how the lower half of my face looked ten years younger than the upper half. It was THAT effective. Cut to upstairs at the Veev Vodka headquarters, where cute boys in holiday outfits were liberally pouring our cocktails. So delicious! I am totally a Veev fan now. They distill their vodka with acai berries. The result is a deliciously sweet vodka that blends well with all kinds of mixers; pomegranate juice, lime, lemon, etc. This was a really fun event and as always, I feel lucky to be a Unilocal Elite!

Really enjoyed the brusselsprout salad (never thought I’d say that!) and the avocado toast. The mini cupcakes from Magnolia were delicious and I had to stop myself from eating more! The lemonade drink from Veev was super delicious. I have to say that I was expecting some more ugly sweaters, but at least most people tried!
The massage I received from the spa was excellent. A good shoulder, arm, and head massage. I was so relaxed, I was ready for bed afterwards. Met a lot of really cool people. Really enjoyed the event, thanks Unilocal!!!

First Unilocal event as an Elite! This was at La Cienega Spa on Wilshire & La Cienega. After we checked in and got our name badges we got a $ 10 card from sugarfina. We also got to taste the peach bellini heart shaped gummy candies from there. Someone from the staff at La Cienega Spa explained to us the many treatments they offer so we can try any we want for 10 to 15 mins. My friend and I tried the acupuncture one but there were also laser hair removal, skin exfolation, massages and more. There was only one mini treatment for Unilocaler but the staff was really nice in explaining us their different services, and they even gave us a $ 45 coupon for one of their treatments.
Like in any other Unilocal event there were also tons of food bites, salads, fruits, chocolate chip cookies, brownies, egg white chips, wine, VeeV holiday flavored drinks, and cute mini cupcakes from Magnolia bakery. Everything was delicious! The bartenders, VeeV workers and La Cienega Spa staff treated us excellent! My favorite drink with VeeV was the lemonade cider with a hint of cinnamon & rosemary. Overall it was an awesome event, and a great start for me in the Elite events! Thanks Brittany B for putting up this event for us.

Loved this event!
It took place at a building with Cienega Spa on the first floor, and the Veev office– and headquarters!- on the second floor.
We put our names in for treatments downstairs, and then went upstairs for a cocktail.
It was so fun to be in our ugly Christmas sweaters, and to see what everyone else had, too!
It was really interesting to see the Veev office, they had a really nice big bar in there! There were two special cocktails for the night that were both delicious, and festively-​dressed mixologists bartended for us and answered some of our questions about the drinks. I love that we got the recipes for the drinks, too! Didn’t realize how much I loved cinnamon in alcoholic beverages… so yummy!
We went downstairs to see if they were ready for our spa treatments, and they were! I got the oxygen facial from Amy, who was amazing, which made me look refreshed the next day! I usually don’t look so great after drinking. My friend got another kind of treatment on her face, and we saw someone doing a fat-​freezing treatment in another room. It was really cool to go to a spa with a group, because I could hear people asking questions that I wouldn’t have thought to ask, and I could ask people how they liked their treatments.
I love that they have an array of organic products in the entry area… I’m definitely more inclined to go to a business that knows how good organic is.
I had a really nice, mellow night with my girlfriend, and had lots of fun in our festive outfits! Got a couple of cute photos, a great spa treatment, yummy drinks, learned lots about potential spa treatments for myself, and got to see the Veev offices and learn about cocktails. I love the variety of Unilocal events, and I hadn’t been to a beauty-​related event yet!
My friend had a great time, too, she was able to get a lot of questions answered about different spa treatments, and she stocked up on beauty goodies at the spa– goodies that she was thinking about purchasing elsewhere, but hadn’t, and was happy that it was discounted last night! We both each grabbed a handful of Acai seed bracelets (these babies would be sold for lots of money at a place like Planet Blue!), which I think are super cute!
I always have a great time at Unilocal events, thanks for another amazing event, Brittany!

Talk about a perfect way to end a Monday!
This event nestled in the Cienega Spa and the Veev HQ was a great example of a combination event. As much as I love supporting one local business during a specific Elite event, it only makes it better to help support two of them!
For most Angelenos active in the social media world, Veev has been around and constantly in our lives, so I was truly excited to see their HQ and partake in activities related to consuming their libations. At the same time, the idea of getting your spa on at Cienega spa was another great event to look forward to all day on Monday.
The event was small, which was perfect for this type of execution, and we were able to get to both offices and enjoy their activities in a short amount of time. Plenty of food and drinks and cupcakes were up in the Veev HQ as well as in the spa downstairs.
I partook in the acupuncture, (which didnt hurt at all) and the laser hair treatment… hey don’t judge me. Why JUST get a chair massage when you could try something brand new? Both treatments were great and the spa specialists were very knowledgeable and helpful in what the processes were going to be.
Overall, I loved the event and would definitely RSVP again in a heartbeat if something similar were to pop on the calendar in the near future. Great job, Unilocal team!

First Unilocal event I’ve ever attended. Still here at the party. The bites, goodies song with complementary treatments really showcases what this spa provides. The staff here are very nice and informative with the services the spa provides. Cool sculpting, hair removal, acupuncture, massages and more! Awesome event.

Cool VeeV drinks. Magnolia bakery bites. Egg white chips? And I get my skin cleaned?! I am all in. Though the Cienega Spa staff was slammed with eager Unilocalers ready and willing to get their pores cleansed. The staff took it all in stride. My friend and I were swept up by Amy, an aesthetician at the spa, for an anti-​bacterial something or other. The procedure took less then 10-​minutes and apparently took care of all the impurities that get stuck to my face.
What I loved the most was Amy’s «I got you homegirl» attitude. The spa seems to offer a lot of services, from facials to freezing your fat. It would be a great spot for those that work in the area to get a great nip tuck during the lunch hour … without the nip.
Unilocalers were also treated to some great VeeV holiday «spirited» drinks … in their offices upstairs! The bartenders were in full holiday garb and Mariah Carey was blaring her Christmas tunes on the tube. The VeeV team was super friendly and didn’t even mind the water marks on their desks. I will definitely look for their flavors in the supermarket next time I want a health conscious libation.

Snacks, cocktails and mini treatments — it was triple goodness to start off this work week!
It was definitely crowded with folks excited to get a complimentary treatment from Cienega Spa (anything from a chair massage, laser hair removal to contouring or acupuncture). But the staff were so chipper, sweet and efficient. Plus there were yummy drinks from Veev and some snacks (candy from Sugarfina, egg white crackers from Ips, cupcakes from Magnolia and other goodies) to help with the wait times.
We opted for the Laser Hair removal since that was the fastest — neither me nor my husband had ever done it before so it was a fun experience. Totally painless and easy (and yay! maybe I will get a break from having to pluck those hairs from my dear wonderful hubby’s back. yes, probably TMI for you all.). The gal who did it really walked us through how it works and why which was nice to learn about.
By the time we finished, unfortunately the food from Belmont and cupcakes had run out but that was fine with us as it was early and we had dinner plans after.
Super fun event by Brittany and the Unilocal team once again!