Holiday Treats and Goodies from LUSH!

Hi Everyone!

Check out this picture I took from some of the snowfall we got in Minnesota yesterday. Our nieces and nephews came over to go sledding in the backyard because we got so much snow. It has made me have ultimate Christmas and winter fever…and it reminds me why I LOVE this time of year so much; it is beautiful.

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Now, for my 10th gift recommendation for the Holidays- LUSH. If you have never been to Lush, or tried any of their products, you definitely need to check them out. They make handmade goodies for bath and body, that are simple yet amazing. They are always made fresh and have expiration dates on them so you know how long you  have to use them. Here are some amazing holiday best selling gift ideas.

 

Handmade Holiday Soaps  in Angel Delight  that smells like tangerine and orange and Snow Globe that smells like grapefruit.

Sugar Lip Scrubs in popcorn. This holiday popcorn lip scrub sounds crazy, but is absolutely amazing. It is salty and sweet.

 

Shower Gel in the scent Ponche which is a refreshing fruit punch/tequila scent or Snow Fairy which is a sweet cotton candy fragrance.

Or, you can pick one of the many gift sets from LUSH and get a variety of bath bombs, soaps, and other holiday goodies. 

 

I LOVE LUSH because they are always coming out with clever new products, it’s fun to see constant change and variety. For more, check out the LUSH website.

Hope you enjoyed this post and please make sure you subscribe for more gift posts all throughout the month!

Love,

Lauren

 

 

(Note: Some products were provided by PR for consideration. I was not paid for this review. All my blogs reflect my honest opinions and ideas. )

Mood Magic Color Changing Lipstick GIVEAWAY!!!!!

Have any of you ever heard of mood rings? I’m sure you’re all saying, yes. Well, now there are mood lipsticks!!! When I found out about these color changing lipsticks I knew I had to try them out. 

They are a little different then you’re typical mood ring. These lipsticks all turn one specific color once you apply them to your lips. The yellow turns coral, green turns pink and blue turns mauve. But- they are incredibly long lasting, feel very moisturizing and are lightweight on your lips. 

I made a giveaway video because 5 of you have the chance to win one of these Mood Magic Color Changing Lipsticks.

Go watch the video and enter below which color you’d like to win!!! Mood Magic Color Changing Lipstick Giveaway Video!!

You must be a subscriber to my blog, youtube channel andFacebook page. 

 BEST OF LUCK!!

LOVE, LAUREN

(C) LOVELO BEAUTY 2012

Moisture Rich Shampoo and Conditioner for Dry Hair

Hey Guys!!

The winter has taken a toll on my hair. The last couple months, it has felt super dry. So, for the last couple weeks I have been on the hunt for shampoo and conditioner that could revive my hair and bring it back to its silky smooth days… 

 I have two sets of shampoo and conditioner, both are my current favorites because they have left my hair softer, silkier and more manageable.

The first is Philip Kingsley’s Moisture Extreme Shampoo and Conditioner. This stuff is serious business. I can tell almost immediately that it is helping to mend my split ends and dry strands. The conditioner makes my hair immediately silky. I leave the conditioner on for an extra 5 minutes or so to make my hair super soft. Both shampoo and conditioner are in the $20 range.

photo from philipkingsley.com

The other brand is John Frieda’s new Root Awakening Purify and Nourish Shampoo and Conditioner. This shampoo and conditioner smell amazing and make my scalp and hair feel hydrated, refreshed, clean and silky. I am super picky when it comes to my conditioner. And,  usually I don’t like a shampoo unless the conditioner that goes with it is amazing. This duo is fantastic, and I would definitely buy this again at my local Target.  Here’s what the John Frieda website says about this product, 

• “Invigorates and feeds from root to tip with a fresh tingle for bouncy, shiny, radiant hair that’s noticeably more resilient with every use.
• With natural Eucalyptus and peppermint oil, this formula stimulates the scalp with a cool, tingling sensation. Massaging your scalp encourages circulation, which will wake-up healthier-looking new growth.
• Gently cleans without stripping.”

Photo from Johnfrieda.com

Hope this helps if you are also looking for a really good moisture rich shampoo and conditioning duo. Thanks for reading!!

Who’s watching the Oscar’s tonight?!?? I can’t wait. I will definitely be reporting on the beauty and style I see on the red carpet.

Love, Lauren

(C) Lovelo Beauty 2012

FTC -some of these products were sent from PR for consideration. I was not paid for this post and I only write about products I am 100 % in love with. 

Tangerine Lips for 2012

Hey Guys!

I love playing around with lip colors!  I tend to lean more towards medium to hot pink colors. They have always just been my personal favorite to wear. But, I think this spring and summer tangerine lips are where it’s at!

The new PANTONE 2012 color of the year was named and it is: Tangerine Tango!

This means, bust out your best orange lip shade and rock it. There are ALL different shades of orange so I’m sure you can find one that you feel comfortable in. Maybe even a peachy orange gloss? Or, a red orange lipstick. 

 

If you don’t want to do tangerine lips do your nails or accessories in this awesome color!!!

 

LOVE LO

(C) Lovelo Beauty 2012

Sigma Mrs. Bunny Travel Brush Kit- Vegan Brushes

Hey Everyone!

I hope you are all having a good week. The other day I posted about Kim Kardashian’s Makeup Artist Mario Dedivanovic and his favorite Sigma Brushes. If you missed it, you can still take a look at the post I did here. 

Today I want to tell you guys about one of my favorite brush sets from Sigma. They recently came out with a set of travel brushes called the Mrs. Bunny set. The difference with these brushes compared to Sigma’s other travel kits is that they are Vegan meaning they do not use real animal hair.

The Brushes in this kit are the:

Pencil – E30 Precise application of color on the crease, outer corner, upper and lower lash line.

Tapered Blending – E40 Rounded and tapered top. Specially designed to apply and blend color on the crease.

Eye Shading – E55 Soft and dense with a rounded finish. Can be used to apply pressed or loose eye shadows and pigments.

Small Angle – E65 Essential for the application of gel or cream eye liner on the upper and lower lash line.

Large Powder – F30 Very dense with a rounded top. Ideal to apply powder products on face and body.

Large Angled Contour – F40 The angled shape makes this brush ideal to apply blush or contour shades.

Foundation – F60 Can be used to apply liquid or cream foundation. Recommended to apply moisturizers and conceal large areas.

What I love about these brushes is that they have the Sigmax HD fibers meaning that they guarantee a more precise application. These brushes are very precise and I feel like the make-up doesn’t get lost down inside the bristles.

I also love the brushes in this kit, it is everything I would need going overnight or taking a weekend away. The light blue and baby pink is an adorable combination.

You can check out more Sigma deals at: http://www.sigmabeauty.com/?Click=202

Have a great day!!

Love, LO

(C) Lovelo Beauty 2012

FTC: These brushes were sent by PR. I was not paid for this review. I only write about products I truly love and my opinions are always completely honest.

Lip Love- Succulent Lip Twins by Pixi

Hey Beautiful People, 

I just want to tell you all how wonderful and amazing and beautiful you are…don’t let anyone tell you differently. It’s been about a year now that I’ve been writing this blog almost strictly about beauty. I’m so thankful to everyone who has stuck around and who continues to read! 

I have a new lip product love!!!!! They are the Succulent Lip Twins by Petra Strand’s line Pixi. I am excited about these because they are so rich in color and you all know how hot bright lips are this summer! You hardly need any of the color to really get bright bold lips. My favorite shade of the 4 they come in is the pink peony. The poppy Red is also a very pretty red lip!

The round top is a lip and cheek tint and the squeezy tube is a lip balm. You can wear each alone or together for lasting color. I have never tried the OCC Lip Tar’s but I would assume these are somewhat similar. Except, the lip tars are more pigmented…so I’ve heard.

 

I think they are definitely worth $18, because a little goes a long way!  They are not sticky or gooey, and they feel great on your lips. You can find these at TARGET stores!!! And, here is the link to the pixi page for more info http://www.pixibeauty.com/product.aspx?productMasterID=828       

Love- LO

Great Finds in June -Hands and Nails

Hi Beautiful Friends !

I appreciate all of your subscriptions and entries in my latest giveaway for Breda Watches! I will draw a winner in about a week and I’m very excited for one of you to win. Here is the link if you have not yet entered! http://lovelo.wordpress.com/2011/06/13/trendy-affordable-breda-watch-giveaway/

I want to share with you guys some of my great finds for keeping your nails and hands looking more beautiful. These discoveries will most likely be in my collection for a long time. 

Garden Botanika Skin Renewing Hand Treatment with AHA complex. This is a silky smooth hand lotion that really helps “repair” my dry hands. I actually keep this in my car to use every time I’m driving or going to and from work. I do this because then I know I will use it and I’m adding moisture to my hands and nails. This hand treatment has a very sweet citrus scent and leaves my hands feeling soft!  I also use this to rub into my cuticles for healthier nails!

Orly PolishSheild and Orly Flash Dry. Both of these contribute to shiny longer lasting polish! The Polish shield is a 3 in 1 topcoat that helps protect, prevent chipping, and add shine to polish. It is a quick drying formula and helps with color fading. 

The orly flash dry comes in a dropper bottle. This product helps accelerate recently polished nails. You just apply one or two drops over your polished nails to help it dry faster and keep the color locked in. This REALLY works. It speeds up drying time!!

I also picked up a nail color, that may not be so “summer-ish” but it’s a beautiful color. It’s OPI’s Jade is the new black. I LOVE this color. 

Have a great night everyone!

Love LO

Lush: Hottie Massage Bar and Daddy-O Violet Shampoo Review

Hey Guys!

First things first… today is my sister’s birthday!! Happy Birthday Jess! Love you bunches and bunches.

I have written about a couple of Lush products before. Lush is the fresh handmade cosmetics line that is known for the bath products! To date, my favorite product I have tried from lush is the Ocean Salt face polish scrub. I have a blog post about it here: http://lovelo.wordpress.com/2010/07/16/lush-fresh-handmade-cosmetics/

I recently tried the Hottie Massage Bar. It definitely has a great shape for a massage …the little bumps within it prove that. Here is a photo:

This bar is infused with black pepper, vanilla and ginger. It smells absolutely delicious. I was very excited about using this but have to say that the bar doesn’t last very long. The bumps were used up within about 3 uses which left me with just a flat massage bar. Also, the bar leaves a somewhat sticky greasy feeling on the skin. I think it is supposed to leave a hydrated almost “lotioned up” feeling on your skin which it does. My skin didn’t feel dry after using this but it felt a little sticky. I didn’t like that.

The positives of this bar are its delicious smell and the cute design which massages your skin in the first couple uses. But, the sticky feeling and how long it lasted were not positives in my opinion.

The other product I recently tried was the Daddy-O violet shampoo. I love violet shampoos for keeping my hair bright and vibrant. This did not disappoint.  

I love the packaging, name and smell of this!! The first thing that was very apparent was the rich lather that you get with it and the absolutely amazing violet smell. I wish all of my shampoos smelled this good. I absolutely LOVE the smell of violet.

There is lemon and lime juice in this product which help add a glossy shine to the hair. This product is for someone with grey or blonde hair and want a brighter color!

The only downside to the Daddy-O shampoo is the price. It is $27.95 for a 16.9 fl oz. But, this is really a great product. And, I really enjoyed the way it left a nice scent to my hair even after blowdrying.

I would recommend the hair products, bath bombs, face scrubs from Lush based off of my experience with them so far. http://www.lushusa.com/shop  It looks like they have some really cute things out for Easter!!

Have any of you tried Lush? What’s your favorite product? I’d love to get some recommendations!!

LOVE LO

Spice up Spring: 10 Quick Trends for Spring 2011

Hey Guys!

Happy April! I didn’t play any April fools jokes today and this series of trends I’m about to share is certainly not a joke. So believe me… these 10 trends are a fun way to spice up your spring!

1. Bright Bold Nails. The brighter the better, the bolder the better. It’s not about nude, don’t go for plain, try a fun color like purple or green!

2.Get Gutsy with Green. Green shades for eyes are very in for spring, try something new!

3. Add a Cool Clip! Cool hair accessories are fun for spring. Add a feather, or a geometric shape. Your hair needs accessories too.

4.  Updo with a twist or knot. For a simple hairstyle in the morning, twist your hair into a cute knot!

5.Don’t Fight the Frizz. This season the more frizz the better. Let your hair go wild and boost the volume with a “do” that is big and bold!

6.Bust out a Braid. Braids are so pretty. And, they’re in!! Try putting your hair in a loose side braid for a low maintenance look, or you can put a few small braids in the front.

7. Modify Those Glossy Lips with Matte. I think Matte lips make a woman feel powerful; it’s a more sophisticated look . If you don’t have any matte colors, take a current lipstick you own and dust it with a loose translucent powder.

8. Glam up with Glitter. Add some sparkle to your life by adding glitter to your eyes. Pop some glitter on your lids or try a glitter liner. Try anything that will shine when you blink!

9. Colored Liner Instead of Black. Try a bold yellow or orange liner instead of the usual black or brown liner this spring. After all, this season is all about color!

10. Slick Sleek Shiny Hair.  Think 80′s. Grab some gel, slick back those wispy pieces and pull your hair into a ponytail or bun.

Hope you all have an AWESOME April!! I can’t wait to do some of the reviews I have coming up. If you have any requests for me this month e-mail me at leolucky777@yahoo.com

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LOVE LO

Bright Lip Trend for Spring 2011

Hi!

Many people ask me… what’s the “trend” for lips right now? What is popular for spring 2011? My answer, bright bold lips! Not only do I see this trend in all the celebrity photos, magazines, runway and tv but I think this trend is so fun for spring. We are just getting out of a season full of dark colors , so adding bright bold splashes of color on your lips is a welcomed new trend!

Shades of bright fuchsia, orangey red, hot pinks, light lavender, corals and bubblegum pinks; they’re all part of this seasons hot colors. Here are some inspirational photos I found.

Don’t you love these bright pops of color?! I do…

Have a great weekend!!

Quote for today: If we only wanted to be happy it would be easy; but we want to be happier than other people. Which is almost always difficult, since we think them happier than they are. – Montesquieu

Love,

Lauren