Thymes Frasier Fir and Holiday Scents for Holiday 2012

Hey Guys,

I hope you all had a wonderful Thanksgiving!

Thanksgiving is always the time that it really starts to feel like the Holidays. We put up the Christmas tree, decorate the house, start seeing Christmas lights on houses, and now we even have snow.  One of my favorite scents around this time of year is that “christmas tree” smell. I always grew up with an artificial tree, so when I discovered that THYMES had a scent called “frasier fir” it was very exciting.

I have a candle, and bar soap that smell just like a Christmas tree. Frasier Fir is by far my favorite scent that Thymes creates. Thymes has all sorts of amazing home scented decor like soaps, lotions, candles, fragrance diffuser, cleaner, home fragrance mist and more. They are locally based in Minneapolis too, which makes me love them even more.

Another delicious scent that is limited time for holidays is Filigree. It includes notes of:   amber, juniper berry, cedarwood, neroli, spearment and lavender. Thymes gives FREE shipping on all orders over $50. They make great gifts because the packaging is beautiful and there is such a variety in scents.

 

Talk to you all soon with many more gift ideas all throughout the month of December leading up to Christmas!

Love,

Lauren

 

(FTC: Pictures taken from Thymes.com. Some products were provided by PR for consideration. I was not paid for this review or affiliated with the company. All my blogs reflect my honest opinions and ideas. )

 

 

Drink MORE WATER for Beauty and Health

Hey Guys!

Sorry , I have not posted anything for the last 2 weeks. I think that is the longest I’ve gone without writing anything. I’ve been very busy-but besides for being busy, I’ve had CRAZY allergies. Allergies so bad they interfere with my everyday life. The good news for me is I went to the doctor and she said she thinks I need to see an allergist, and a dermatologist since I have such sensitive skin, so that is scheduled for the upcoming weeks. Not a fun thing to have  for someone who tests new products all the time.  Anyway, I’m back with a new post and something to share.

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My news is about water and to encourage and tell you all , DRINK MORE WATER. It’s very basic but I want to share a personal story that may help encourage you to get more water everyday. Since your body is made up of approximately 60 % water, it is so important to drink it for your body to function correctly. It also helps with beauty in that it helps your hair, skin and nails grow , your skin to be clearer and more vibrant and helps shed excess fat build up.

Here’s what I recently went through and how water has helped SIGNIFICANTLY! I have always been a diet coke lover. I used to drink diet coke all the time and therefore wasn’t getting very much water per day. I would drink some water, and I’ve always liked tea so I’d have some of that too but… for the most part I was not getting very much just plain water everyday. Meanwhile- for the past year at least, I was getting HEADACHES all the time. Almost everyday. I started getting really worried and considering seeing the doctor for headaches.

Until, one day I was driving and I heard a nutritionist talking about how much water your body needs per day. She said, “take your body weight, cut it in half and that’s how many oz. of water your supposed to get per day.” So, I calculated in my head and figured out how many 20 oz water bottles I was supposed to drink per day.

Then, when I went in to get  massage later that day, my massage therapist told me the exact same words the nutritionist had said. “You’re supposed to half your body weight in oz of water a day, for it to function properly”.

After hearing this twice in one day, that day, I bought a 20 oz water bottle and started refilling it and drinking the amount of water that my body required. I also gave up buying diet coke, and have only had it on occasions now. Almost immediately, I STOPPED GETTING HEADACHES. And, since I’ve started this water kick…I have not had ONE headache. 

It’s INCREDIBLE to me that I have not had any headaches after getting them for so long. My body seems way more balanced, feels better and I just feel healthier.

So, the lesson here is… DRINK A LOT MORE WATER. I know  you probably hear it all the time ,butI dare you to actually try this challenge and see if it changes any issues that you’re having.Because, it completely solved mine. And, now I’m convinced that your body really does need lots and lots of water for your health and beauty. 

Love,

Lauren

Before and After Eyelash Extensions By Lauren of Lovelo Beauty- First Week of October

Hey Guys!!

I’m about to leave on a 3 day vacation which is long overdue. I wanted to post some of my recent before and after photos of the lash extensions I have done over the past few days. I hope you enjoy the photos and if you are interested in getting them for yourself, you can email me- Lauren@lovelobeauty.com, Call or Find me on FACEBOOK.  Check out my website for more information also.

LOVE, LAUREN

Oh My, What Long Lashes You Have! Lovelo Beauty Lash Extensions..

 

Hey Guys!

Here are some recent eyelash extension photos I’ve taken from work from the past 2 weeks.  I’ve been getting creative with the lash photos. Hope you enjoy!!!  If you missed my post, “How lash extensions are applied”, or “why choose Lovelo Beauty“, then check that out!

I try to post new info everyday on my Facebook Page, so if you are not already a fan…check that out.

Love,

Lauren

 

Lovelo Beauty Photos : Weddings and Lash Extensions!

 

Hey Guys!

I have some fun photos to share of some beautiful before and after extension photos and recent makeup jobs. If you are not subscribed to my Facebook Page, you may not have seen these yet. If you are not a fan of my Facebook page yet, go over and check it out for more frequent photos! Click here for the link. 

Here’s a collection of photos from a job this past weekend  for a “First Day of Fall” wedding in Minnetonka, Minnesota. And Here is one from the weekend before out in Lake City, MN.

I love snapping a few photos from my journeys when I travel. It makes things more fun! Here are a couple before and after silk lash extension photos for a bride who got married on Sunday!

Hope you all have a great day!! Talk to you soon. Don’t forget to subscribe.

 

Love, Lauren

 

The Best Lashes In Minneapolis! Before and After Photos of Silk Lash Extensions

 

Hey Guys,

Do you want to know where you can get the most beautiful lashes in Minneapolis? Are you wishing you had longer or thicker lashes? Or, do you just want to be able to wake up and go without having to apply mascara. Well, then you’re in the right spot! Eyelash extensions with Lovelo Beauty are beautiful, instant, and convenient.

Here are some before and after photos of my client Nicole’s silk eyelash extensions.

So give me a call, or drop me an email on my (contact) page. And, go over to my Facebook page for more Lovelo Beauty updates!

Have a great day!!

LOVE, Lauren

 

 

 

 

Lashes by Lauren: New Before and After Silk Lash Extension Photos

 

Hey Guys!

Here are some new before and after silk lash extension photos:

Yersterday, with some spare time I had I put together a lash board with a collage of some of my work. I titled it “Lashes by Lauren” (hence the title of this post and what I am going to call my lash extensions when I post before and after photos).

Hope you all have a wonderful weekend!!

“This is not Eden- there ain’t no perfect here. Perfection comes in heaven alone. In surrendering to that truth we can find freedom here on Earth, freedom from all the lies that trick us into believing we are less than, because we are all less than perfect.” – Jennifer Strickland

Love you all- Lauren

 

My Top Two Sunscreens for Body – Summer 2012

Hey Everyone!

Just the other day I shared one of my favorite sunscreens for the face, and emphasized how important it is to wear sunscreen EVERYDAY!

Today, I wanted to show you my two favorite sunscreens for the body. This summer I have really been obsessed with making sure I have sun protection. I have started getting a little more wise in the “skincare” and “sun” department…so I’ve been wearing sun protection every single day I know I’m going to be outside.

These two sunscreens make it easy to want to apply them (because they smell amazing!!!) They feel light and sheer.

The Austrailian Gold Sheer Coverage with an SPF 30 comes in this spray that is easy to mist all over your skin. It feels lightweight and smells SO GOOD!! I want to put it on everyday just because I love the smell.

The Hawaiian Tropic Silk Hydration SPF 30has a creamy lotion type feel. It smells and feels  just like a lotion, so you won’t even know you’re wearing sun protection. It has that really delicious coconut smell. 

I love both of these so much. I would highly recommend finding them if you are looking for a good sunscreen that has an amazing smell and leaves your skin feeling soft and breathable. These are not heavy or sticky in any way. 

Love, Lauren

 

Products were sent from PR. I am not affiliated with the brand or paid for this review. All opinions are my own.

 

Sometimes it’s the Little Things…Like Iced Tea

As I sit here and write this, I’m laying in bed with the dog on my left hand side, and the cat on my right hand side. It’s moments like this that I realize I like the little moments and little things in life.

Sometimes, there is too much big stuff that get’s in the way of recognizing the little things we love. When you are bogged down with problems that seem too large to handle, I urge you to look at the little things in your life that are so good. The simple pleasures. One of my favorite simple pleasures is iced tea. ESPECIALLY in the summer.

I make big pitchers of iced tea at home but I also LOVE the green iced tea at Starbucks. I bought the same kind and make it myself, but it never tastes the same as getting it there. It’s little things like iced tea, painting my nails, candles, a clean house, going outside and playing fetch with the dog, flowers for the house…that make getting through a rough time much better!

Hope your all having a bright and cheerful, amazing day!!!!!

xoxo Love, Lauren

 

I Love Lashing…Eyelash Extensions Before and After

I love my job. I think the eyes are the most alluring facial feature with lips as a close second. Enhancing the eyes through eye makeup and lashes makes my job fun! I absolutely love the beauty of eyelashes and seeing the difference thick, full lashes can make and how eyeliner, and shadow can be used to transform the shape of the eye. 

Here is a before and after photo of silk lash extensions from the week. 

Before

 

After

Besides for loving what I do, I am very thankful. I am thankful for all of my wonderful clients, for the blessing of being able to do something I love, and all of the encouraging people in my life.

 

Lisa of Simply Fabulous Events and Designs wrote an extremely sweet and amazing blog post about Lovelo Beauty. She interviewed me about Lovelo Beauty. Read the post , ” When you Bat Those Pretty Little Lashes at me…” here.  Thank you so much Lisa!!

 

I hope you all have a wonderful Memorial Day weekend! Talk to you tomorrow with a new post!

LOVE, LAUREN