Hair Needs Sun Protection Too! Did you know that the sun can seriously harm your hair, especially when it is color treated? It can lighten or alter the look of your hair color, dry it out, and make it become extremely brittle! Being someone with color treated hair, I like to try and preserve my color for as long as I can. Looking for products to help keep my hair in the best possible condition, I got the awesome opportunity to try out Surya Brasil’s Amazonia Preciosa Buriti Hair mask ($15.99) from SuryaBrasilProducts.com. After testing it out, I have to say it really makes my hair feel and look amazing. The 100%…
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A Summer Vacation Skin Care Essential: COOLA Suncare Review + GIVEAWAY
“Live. Laugh. Wear Sunscreen.” Dive into Summer with COOLA Suncare Ever since I was a child I was always told to wear sunscreen, so it’s been a no-brainer for me to slather it on before I go out and enjoy the sun (which we don’t see very often because, you know, Oregon). So being the naturally pale person that I am, it’s always pretty tempting to just lay out and tan my skin whenever the sun comes out. Good thing I don’t, because I know the harmful effects that too much sun exposure can cause. Don’t get me wrong, I LOVE the sun, I just enjoy it with caution! Since…
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A Unique Way to Capture Memories: Dune Jewelry Review + GIVEAWAY
“Capturing memories from where you’ve been, where you love, and where you are going.” -Dune Jewelry The Perfect Keep Sake Out of all the places in the world, the Oregon Coast beaches are my favorite. One of my top favorites is Lincoln City, Oregon. Since I live a couple of hours from the coast, I find myself going there quite a lot in the summer with my family to run around the beach, look at tide pools, and visit different candy and gift shops along the way. Although the Oregon Coast is almost always overcast and dreary (even in the summer), I find it refreshing and just as beautiful as…
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Bold Cat Eyes, Smooth Skin, & Classic Red Lips: Arbonne Makeup Review + Tutorial
A Bold & Classic Makeup Look Hello friends! Now I’m one who usually goes with more of a soft makeup look on a day-to-day basis, but occasionally I love rocking some bold cat eyes and classic red lips every now and then! Today I wanted to show you how I achieve this makeup look and also feature a few of my favorite products from Arbonne and Dollup Beauty! So if you want to follow this makeup look, feel free to use any makeup brands you like! I just like sharing my personal favorite makeup and beauty products that work for me! Enjoy! Part 1: Apply, blend, Set! The first thing I…
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Natural Skin Care Must-Have: Kensington Apothecary Creamy Coconut Cleanser
The Perfect All-Natural Face Cleanser Hello Lovelies! Today I wanted to share with you one of my most recent beauty favorites- Kensington Apothecary’s Creamy Coconut Milk Cleanser ($24). Based in Portland, Oregon, Kensington Apothecary creates nothing but all-natural skin care products that are effective, affordable, and available in natural grocers and other retailers all across the nation. After getting the opportunity give this cleanser a try, I fell in love with it the very first time I used it. So today I wanted to share my thoughts about how wonderful and powerful this cleanser really is. Made with virgin coconut oil, this Creamy Coconut Cleanser deeply moisturizes and soothes while fighting…
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Sigma Beauty: Fresh & Easy Spring Time Makeup Review + Tutorial Anyone can do
“Be your own kind of beautiful.” Beauty made Effortless with Sigma Beauty Recently I got the opportunity to try out some Sigma Beauty products, and I just have to say I am pretty much obsessed with the amazing quality of these products. I love them so much that today I wanted to share with you my thoughts on each individual Sigma Beauty product along with a super simple makeup look that anyone can do! Step 1: Prime, Apply Foundation & Blend! The First thing I did to help create an even, smooth complexion is apply a face primer right after washing and moisturizing. I used Skindinavia Makeup Primer ($35) and…
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Etsy Home Decor Favorites: onTheRainbow Bohemian Bed Throw and Beach Towel Review + GIVEAWAY
Stay Stylish at Home or on the Beach Recently I’ve been obsessed with looking at all of the beautiful home decor on Etsy! I just can’t believe that there are so many amazing sellers who make such beautiful things. About a month ago I was specifically looking for blankets and throws and was having a hard time deciding which one to choose until I came across onTheRainbow where I instantly fell in love! OnTheRainbow’s Etsy store has an enormous bounty of super stylish, affordable Aztec and Bohemian–style bed throws that can also be used as a beach towel! Definitely a win-win if you ask me! I have the wonderful Light Gray Aztec…
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Nutrition at Home or On the Go: Bob’s Redmill Oatmeal Cups Review + GIVEAWAY
Get the Best Out of Breakfast, even On-The-Go Today I wanted to share with you one of favorite food brands. Not only is Bob’s Red Mill super close to my house, it is also a beloved icon around the Portland area. I’ve always drove past the big red building basically all my life and never got the chance to test out some of the products until recently- and boy, have I been missing out! The unique thing about Bob’s Red Mill is that it is employee owned and all of the grains are stone milled, as opposed to the modern processing techniques that usually take away most of the nutrients,…
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April Beauty Favorites: Say Hello to Soft Spring Skin with Whish Beauty
And Say Goodbye to Dry Winter Skin As the weather gets warmer, it means that it’s almost time to show off my pale, dry skin that has been hidden away from the cold winter months! I don’t know about you, but my skin can really use some hydration, especially my legs. Luckily I discovered Whish Beauty and all of their amazing products just in time for spring! The most amazing thing about Whish Beauty products is that they all contain natural, organic ingredients so I don’t have to worry about what I’m putting on my skin! Today I wanted to share with you my two top favorite products! Three Whishes Pomegranate Bath…
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For the Classy Sweet-Tooth: The Unique Flavors of L’Artisan Gourmet Macarons
“All you need is love… but macarons are nice too!” -Unknown They aren’t Like Average Macarons I’m sure you know almost all traditional macarons contain the same basic ingredients – ground almond, egg, and powdered sugar. It all comes down to the distinct flavorings and cream in the middle, and that’s exactly what sets L’Artisan Macarons apart from all the other kinds if macarons I’ve tasted in the past. L’Artisan Macarons are all-natural, preservative-free and are such a delight with all of their incredibly unique flavors! Today I wanted to share with you some of my favorite little gourmet macaron creations from the one and only L’Artisan Macarons from San Francisco, California. I…
