One Love Organics { sold }

** update -- after contemplation & more information on key ingredients in each product, I tacked on the serum & scrub.......super stoked. I couldn't help myself! **

{ One Love Organics, Skin Savior balm }

Sold.
Popped over to one of my favorite blogs Lovely Morning & what do I see? A rave review (with a mighty compelling analysis) of One Love Organics products. So I read Kristina's post....feeling a bit sold already just imagining the rich & lovely consistency of the products, fabulously pure ingredients & to die for perfectly simple packaging.
Then....pop over to 100 Layer Cake's blog about their Pop Up Shop offering a sale (like 50% retail) on these products....so I read on, observe flawlessly styled shoot of the beautiful gals of 100 layer cake having a lovely time (in adorable robes) playing with the product, drinking tea (amongst coral peonies) & wearing ban.do accessories. I mean, come on....
Then....pop over to One Love Organics site to read more about ingredients (I'm an Esthetician, must read ingredients), impressed with the pure and simple nature of the products, the rave reviews & said adorably perfect styling...I order the Skin Savior.
Tempted to order the whole she-bang, but I'll start with the balm (Kristina says she uses it on her son Dashiell for diaper rash & dry skin). 2 birds, one stone...what what!?!??!
Can't wait to get my balm :-) Shiny, dewy, glowy fabulous skin here I come (and baby of course).

:: peace & love ::

summer product lovin'

{ carry along's }

{ product love }

I thought I would share my favorite products/accessories during these hot summer months. Not to say that I use all of these every single day; or that I don't use other products that aren't here. These are front runners for me right now--here it goes,

Fedora--mine is soft sea grass, bendable & comfy so you can lay down in it (just bend the back down), or stuff it in your beach bag. From Gap over a year ago.
Scarf--for the new favorite Turban. Escape doing your hair, having the sun bleach out your strategically placed 'melting', and generally rock a pretty fun look.
Sunnies--my shades of choice are from Ray Ban. I have their 80's way farer, a slightly smaller frame that doesn't tilt away from your face. I'm in love with them. Although I must admit am in the market for a tortoise-y cat eye if I find one that pleases me.
Beach Towel--mine is ginatly over-sized, & brightly colored. And why wouldn't it be?!
OPI--nothing better than a fun mani/pedi when you've got your feet in the sand & sun. My favorite this summer is the Pirate's of the Caribbean line, but especially Mermaid Tears & Stranger Tides.
Bumble & Bumble Surf Spray--spray in after the pool to revive the wave....actually mixes well with a little grease, sun-screen & chlorine...haha.
Giant beach bag--mine is large, and covered in sea foam colored stripes. From Gap like 10 years ago!
Products--
Shu Umera Chamomile toner--I keep mine the the refrigerator & spritz my face, neck & decolate after soaking in the sun, or just a long day. It's cool & smells faintly of chamomile tea...so refreshing.
Aveda Hair Veil--(orange spritz bottle) spray in hair after styling, or once air dried. Like a sunscreen for the hair, protects color & scalp from the rays.
Smith's Rosebud Salve--a staple in my bed-side drawer. I sleep with this on my lips every night, but also find it handy for any skin that is chapped or dry.
Aveda Green Science eye cream--a must before bed...but now that I'm getting so much sun, my skin is parched by the end of the day & drinks this up the minute it hits my face.
Aveda Tinted Moisturizer--I love this for weekends and days off. Just the smallest hint of coverage, creamy texture that soaks into sun drenched skin & spf 15.
Aveda--beautifying composition. This is a MIRACLE product. I put it in my hair if it feels dry. Sleep with it in my hair if I know I'm washing it the next day (like a lot of it....at least a quarter sized massaged into palms then worked from scalp to ends)...also use it as a body moisturizer. It leaves a faint sheen on the skin (not greasy), smells of lavender & makes skin feel like butter.
Fresh Fig Apricot perfume--sweet & nostalgic...perfect for summer.
Aveda--Exfoliant. Perfectly refreshing for the skin. A liquid exfoliator that uses salicylic instead of abrasive grainy beads that are harsh on the skin. I use this every morning before I do anything else to my face. It's a life saver.
Aveda Caribbean therapy flower water--since dis-continued (oh aveda), again I keep this in the refrigerator & spritz my hair & body down with it when I come in out of the sun. I hate that hot, sticky, parched skin feeling you get from the sun, salt & chlorine. This & the chamomile toner re hydrate skin making it feel soft & supple again.
Clarisonic Mia--use this a few times a week with my cleanser at night. Buffs away dull & dry skin cells, leaving your skin softer and more luminous. yes, please.

So folks...there's always more in the land of products in my bath room....but I'll spare you all the details of my over obsessive product love. I like summer to feel easy, breezy, refreshing & hydrating. Not always easy when sun, surf, chlorine & sun screen have anything to do with it.

it's been a while

{ 27 weeks! Saying hello to my 3rd trimester! }

{ Pepper Dandelion }

{ me & my love in a friend's wedding photo booth! }

{ me and my girlies in the photo booth }

{ OPI's Mermaid Tears...fave! }

Between our comp not connecting to the internet (WTF), and being sick, it's been a while since my last post!

What's new....???

A pic from 27 weeks....I'll be 28 weeks this weekend, how time flies, it's so crazy!

When I was home sick guess who snuggled by me in bed all day? Yup, my little furry love bug Pepper Dandelion....gosh I love my kitten.

Went to a friend's wedding last weekend and had a BLAST with my little salon family, and lots o' fun in the photo booth, props and all :-)

Lastly (and so important right), I found a new favorite OPI color. Mermaid Tears from the Pirates of the Caribbean line..............it's fantastic. I don't know if I can paint myself with anything else.

Hope your week has been wonderful, I've spent my sick (which I might add is no fun what-so-ever (like it ever is), but especially preggo, because you can't take anything to help your symptoms) No Sudafed, Nyquil or cough syrup.. :-( boo.

It can only get better though, and I have a relaxing little weekend to mend myself with.

:: peace & love ::

OH, there is 1 thing. FRESH

{ Fresh Rice Dry Oil }

When in doubt....post about your fav. cosmetic brand.
it's hard to say 'fav' when i'm such a product junkie and love so many things (AVEDA above all...obvi).
HOWEVER...I just slathered a bit of this on the other day in Sephora (and took home a sample which is now gone. so stingy with their samples that Sephora). Anyway....I am FULLY obsessed.
It's on my xmas list/tempted to buy immediately regardless of the addition to the xmas list.
Leaves skin with that lovely oily shimmer (without the greasy feeling)....smells amazing (amazing i tell you)....and comes with that fab Fresh packaging and general sensibility.
damn you Fresh....you get me every time.
and i love it. gah.

:: peace & love ::

Kat Von D - girl crush....

Ok ok....not to 'cheat' on Aveda....but I have a girl crush on Kat Von D....well, basically because she's an amazing artist !!!! Not only that...but she is just so flippin' rad. Next on my makeup list are her eyeshadow pallet's in 'Beethoven' 'Ludwig' and 'True Love'.....along with her lipstick in 'Underage Red' and 'Lolita'....ohhhh I can't wait...there is more awesome makeup in my future!!!!! Only at Sephora : )

:: peace and love ::

holiday gifting....

Sorry for the shameless plug which is this post about the AMAZING Aveda holiday packages going on right now......but really, you're welcome, because they are honestly awesome presents and I would love love to get these as gifts...oh ya the point....your friends will like these as gifts too! The Himalayan Glow soy wax candle with the aroma of organic clove, vanilla and cinnamon it's the most lovely aroma (i bought 3 all for myself...shhh...that's just ridiculous). The 7 points of balance--where you get all 7 mini sized chakra balancing body mists (which is awesome because your body needs different chakra balancing on different days..so having all 7 is ideal). Lastly the Ritual of Relief package which includes the Hand and Foot relief (plus 2 travel sizes of each), given the price of the package it's like you are getting the travel sizes free......

On top of the general good deal, and awesome products....one of the reasons I love Aveda so dearly is that they partner up with different countries and cultures around the world to sustain their economy and find truly organic and quality ingredients for their products. Each holiday season for 3 years now Aveda has partnered up with the Nepali visionaries and organizations to produce the beautiful handcrafted paper for the gift boxes of all our holiday packages....not only that but the beautiful images of this amazing culture inspires Aveda's entire holiday decor!! Read more about the partnership HERE...it really is a fun story, and one of the many reasons I love Aveda's mission !!!!

:: peace and love ::

*there are many more holiday packages, see here.

Lush Goodness

I seem to go in themes when I blog...there for I have another 'body' product for your evaluation! Lush products in general seem fantastic..I am constantly hearing their praises in magazines and blogs....and since our salon hasn't been getting any new shipments of our Rosemary Mint (our preference at Aveda) shave cream....that leads me to believe that Aveda has discontinued the product.....this means we will be needing another shave cream soon...and if I get to it...this is the one I'd like us to try!!!!
If you have tried Lush products and have a review for me...I'd love to hear it here!

:: peace and love ::

Burt's Bees Lovin'

Alright...I DO love Aveda (best word being Obsessed!) but every time I see Burt's Bees products I want to snatch up some of that cuteness (!!). I still haven't tried anything (but with their affordable prices...cute packaging (no it doesn't 'technically' matter...don't judge me) and eco friendly message) makes me believe I will be giving it a shot shortly!!!!!!

Check out their research and development info here.

The products above are the one's I'm interested in trying, the Rosewater Toner, Peppermint and Rosemary Body Wash, and Repair Serum.

:: peace and love ::