It doesn’t always have to be your birthday to celebrate a little. Scottsdale’s La Bonne Vie Day Spa (formerly Cameo Complexions) is recognizing owner Virginia’s 50th B-Day by offering customers a “Nifty Fifty” special. Many popular and sought after spa treatments such as European Facials, 60-Minute Massages, Apple Wine Peels, Glycolic Peels, Brazilian bikini waxing, Express Microdermabrasion and many others are only $50 until June 28.

Along with the temporary Nifty Fifty deals, La Bonne Vie also offers seasonal spa packages for the summer, such as The Heat is On package, featuring a Brazilian bikini wax and a SunFX faux tan, as well as the Polynesian Get-A-Way package combining a Tropical Smoothie Salt Glow Massage paired with a Maui Spa Facial. www.cameocomplexions.com for more information.

The most delish way to cool down this summer: Savoring a scoop of homemade sorbet from Scottsdale’s new Sweet Republic. The mod ice cream shop, whose slogan urges diners to “join the ice cream revolution,” doesn’t rely on old standbys like chocolate and vanilla—it dares to be different with bold, summer-friendly flavors like lime basil and pear ginger. The malt shakes and fresh-from-the-oven baked goods are also tops. www.sweetrepublic.com.

Sometimes the work week can seem like a lot longer than five days, so why not break it up a little with a fabulous night out with the girls? Every Wednesday night stylish Scottsdale hotspot, SIX, hosts La Femme Ladies Night. Get all dolled up and be treated like the star you are, with $5 blueberry martinis and $4 vodka drinks all night. You’re sure to hear all of your favorite tunes here; DJ J Alan knows how to get the crowd going with everything from new pop releases to old rock favorites. And who wouldn’t want to be seen at a place named in both Elle magazine and In Style magazine as a “US Top Nightspot”?

If mid-week martinis just aren’t your cup of tea, try out the ever-popular Industry Night every Sunday, featuring dinner at RA and drinks at SIX. Don’t miss out on these sizzling summer events! www.6az.com.

If you’re getting ready to beat the heat and take a vacation this summer, why not let your pet do the same? Pal’s Inn Pet Resort in Fountain Hills has caught on to the pet-pampering trend sweeping the country and created a place made for indulgent cats and dogs. The luxurious pet resort, which has been open less than a year, takes care of your pets as if they were at home—if only home included four-post doggie beds, cat condos, grooming, exercise and socializing periods and massage therapy. Pal’s posh pet resort looks like a four-star hotel fit for any human, and is sure to treat your furry friends with the respect and superstar treatment they deserve. www.palsinnpetresort.com.

Come August, a little piece of Hollywood will be installed right here in Scottsdale, in the form of hip Asian dining. Get ready to scarf down the hottest raw fish in town at Sushi Roku, whose investors include Ryan Seacrest and Tori Spelling. The restaurant, which will be located in the new W Scottsdale Hotel, is known around California for its elegant, stylish vibe and frequent visits from celebrities and paparazzi. The Scottsdale venue will include a sleek and modern ambiance with a rooftop terrace overlooking the pool below. Some tasty and popular choices include the Octopus Sashimi, Fried Baby Squid and Fresh Salmon Daikon with Caviar. There is also plenty to wash it all down with including specialty cocktails and saki samplers. www.sushiroku.com.

A little shopping, pampering and wine-sipping never did a girl any harm, right? In the midst of a hectic work week, these activities can hardly seem like a priority. This week, gather up the girls and check out Chandler Fashion Center’s Girls Night Out, which will take place every Wednesday evening in June. White House Black Market, DownUnder Wines and Dolce Salon & Spa are all involved in the event, which begins around 6:30 pm and runs until 10:00. You will start the night off with a free (yes, I said free) bottle of wine with the purchase of any two appetizers at DownUnder Wines. Next, relax at Dolce Salon with a $5 manicure, and finish off the evening by saving 10 percent at White House Black Market on any purchase. Cheers! www.chandlermall.com for more information.

If you tire easily of generic malls and department stores, then why not head out for a truly unique shopping experience at the one-of-a-kind Phoenix boutique Olive Annie. The charming shop recently reopened in April, after closing down in September from a small fire. Lucky for us, this quaint boutique is up and running again today, carrying everything from country-chic dresses to delicate jewelry and even items for around the house. Some of the designers you can find in Olive Annie include Kim White Handbags, Wick’d Bean Candles, Bittersweet Designs and Tumbleweed Boutique, many of whom use organic and natural fabrics. Olive Annie’s selection can even be a pleasant experience for Dad, as many gift ideas for Father’s Day are advertised on their extensive web site, such as a masculine black and white picture frame, fun gift bag books or stylish French paperweights. It’s about time a boutique with some personality came our way! www.oliveannie.com.

If the highlight of your weekend consists of meeting up with friends for a good meal or happy hour, why hold out until the end of the day? Tapino Kitchen & Wine Bar have embraced the idea of daytime wining and dining with their newly inexpensive wine and food menus, in place Saturday and Sunday, noon to 5 pm. Menu selections include $20 bottles of red or white wine, $20 pitchers of sangria or mimosas as well as a wide selections of snacks and appetizers, ranging from the $5 Manchego Riserva (artisan sheep’s milk) to the $9 Crispy Sweet Shrimp with Horseradish Marmalade.

If you’d rather stick to tradition and sip your wine after the sun goes down, get a bit creative with Tapino’s Thursday Night Flight School Classes. You will receive four pairs of wine with cheese for a mere $15 and discover all the basics of a good wine. Be sure to call in advance, as classes fill quickly. www.tapino.com for more information, 480.991.6887 for reservations.

Scottsdale’s growing retail and dining industries will soon gain even more support, as funding for the construction of the Soleri Bridge and Plaza was recently approved. The project has been in the works for some time, as the City Council unanimously supported the bridge earlier in the year. Another vote was taken Tuesday, June 3, which ensures $1.7 million will officially be used for the construction process. The 100-foot-long pedestrian bridge that will run over the Arizona canal west of Scottsdale Road and will connect the Scottsdale Waterfront to retail and dining venues on the other side. Designed by Phoenix-area icon Paolo Soleri, the bridge and plaza will not only serve as a convenient mode of walking transportation, but additionally it will be seen as a cultural and artistic landmark. In fact, Scottsdale Public Art program has funded $1 million for the project.

For those looking to support the commencement of the soon-to-be pedestrian access way, a free ground breaking event will take place in the fall/winter 2008. www.scottsdalepublicart.org.

Even when you’re outfit is perfected and your hair and makeup polished, there’s something about form-fitting, flirty lingerie that can do wonders for a woman’s self-esteem.  Anastasia’s Bath, Body, Boudoir, a new intimate destination located in Scottsdale’s Gainey Village, knows just how to create the perfect look underneath it all. The boutique specializes in lingerie, scrumptious bath and body products and decor items for your boudoir such as delicate mirrors and gorgeous jewelry boxes. This independently owned shop has the feel and ambiance of a European boutique (the owner does travel to Paris to select special pieces), and sells one-of-a-kind, fashion-forward items not easy to come by in your average department store.

Once you’ve purchased your sexy apparel, don’t think the fun at Anastasia’s is over just yet! The boutique is happy to host fun and flirty events, such as Bridesmaid shopping parties, lap dance lessons with complimentary fruit and wine, as well as much more! Ooh-la-la! www.anastasiasboutiques.com.