5 Ways to Wear Lime Green This Summer, 2022. Plus—Colors that Go With Lime Green 💚
Your guide on how to wear lime green this Summer 2022. Plus current fashion trend pieces (Summer 2022) in shades of lime green for you to shop.
Adding the colour lime green to your wardrobe is easier than you think. Lime green is surprisingly versatile and adds an unexpected freshness to your Spring and Summer wardrobe. Think of lime green as the versatile black, but for Summer 2022. What colours go with lime green clothes?
First, let’s explore the differences between shades of green: lime green, neon green, and forest green.
Lime green: Bright, light green. High energy. Liveliness. Creativity. Freshness.
“Sitting right in between yellow green and yellow in the color wheel, lime green is a mixture of the two hues, making it a distinctly yellow-toned green. It works quite well with both warm and cool tones, such as yellows and blues, making it a great addition to many palettes.” www.canva.com
Neon green: even brighter than lime green. Bordering on bright yellow with a hint of lime green. Neon green can be so bright that using it as an accent piece is best—with the intent to throw in a splash of excitement.
Neon green is an extremely bright green hue that takes after its close color wheel neighbor, lime green. Lime green contains far more red pigment than neon green, while neon green brings just a touch of blue pigment for balance. www.canva.com
Forest green: a deep green. Reminds you of Christmas trees and the deep greens naturally found in nature. Deep forest green is a great colour for Fall and Winter.
“Merely reading its name, forest green will likely evoke visions of thick bushes and tall trees. Named for that exact type of scenery, forest green is a dark green hue commonly found in nature.” www.canva.com
5 cool ways to wear lime green: summer 2022.
Place youtube video here
1) Mix lime green with shades of green.
Yes, you can mix lime green with different shades of green—including standard green and forest green. Combining shades of green with lime green adds an unexpected twist to your look. In this case, I added lime green heels to a forest green sparkly dress. When you add lime green to darker shades of green you make a fun contrast. This is also one way in which you can make forest green “work” for Summer—by adding a summery pop of lime green to it.
2) Mix lime green with bright colors. color blocking.
Color blocking: when you mix 2 to 3 bold and contradictory colors together in one look. Mix lime green with other bright colors such as bright pink, blue or orange for an even stronger Summer feel. Make sure that the colors are sans print since you are already making a statement with 2-3 bold colors.
3) Mix lime green with pastel colors.
Mix a splash of the creative and fun lime green with romantic and feminine pastel colors. You can add lime green heels to a light blue dress, or a light purple dress. Or a lime green purse to a light pink dress. It’s an unusual but fashion-forward combination.
4) Mix lime green with classic white or black.
Make this a dressy and more elegant look by pairing a white silk mini dress with neon heels, or a long black dress with a neon purse accessory.
5) Mix lime green with shades of copper.
Mix lime green with copper tones! Make sure the fabric of the copper tone is a light Spring or Summer fabric such as satin, silk or cotton, rather than a Winter fabric such as wool or leather. This will make sure that your look looks and feels like a Spring and Summer look rather than mixing Spring and Summer (lime green) with Winter (wool or leather).
Shop what’s trending this Summer 2022 in Lime Green!
Lime Green Inspirations Found Out in The Wild of Los Angeles 💚
XX,
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Malibu Beach Day Outfit Essentials for Your Summer 2022 Wardrobe!
It was a beautiful day in Malibu in summer outfit essentials for Summer 2022. Grab some cute beach outfit inspiration to add to your Summer wardrobe.
LOCATION: EL MATADOR, MALIBU 🌴
PHOTOGRAPHY: BRIAN BLOSS, bbloss.com/photo
It was a beautiful day at El Matador Beach, Malibu. I love the feeling of the beginning of Summer when the sun starts to get a little bit warmer and stays out a little bit longer. I love the feeling of fresh ocean air and natural ocean hair.
Summer clothing is my favorite type of clothing, just because it feels so carefree and truly reflects the southern California aesthetic. Your summer beach outfit can feel like resort wear with a few simple tweaks.
Paradise Cove Large Floppy. Shop it here.
I love large brim hats for long days spent at the beach. Large brim hats are perfect to pair with your favorite sunglasses and make you feel like Brigette Bardot. They are the ultimate sun protection since no umbrella is needed (literally). You can simply hide under the hat and fall asleep, listening to the ocean waves. Or let it fold naturally in half in the front while you’re walking for a relaxed look, or for when you need to drink a martini.
A medium sized straw hat is also perfect for a Malibu beach day outfit. A medium sized hat is like your everyday floppy hat and is still perfect to get some shade from the sun.
Coral Beach Straw Hat. Shop it here.
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I love hand woven bags for the beach. Hand woven bags are something special, because they usually only come out during vacation or summer time. My favorites are made of real straw and are hand woven in secluded beachy places such as Colombia or the little towns in Mexico. When you wear a hand woven beach bag it reminds you of the first breath of fresh air when you land at your destination.
Shop woven beach bags for Summer 2022:
Sarongs are another key item to add to your summer wardrobe. They come in so many colors and are so easy to wrap around your waist. They are classy, yet relaxed. Pair it with your favorite sandals for a beach day and switch it out with heels for a sunset dinner close by.
Shop summer sarongs for 2022:
Coral Beach Straw Hat. Shop it here.
You can’t forget a vibrant bikini. I love how many styles and cuts of bikinis are now available. Gone are the days of the usual triangle top and tie bottoms—although those are all still cute. There are so many unique ways you can wrap bikini tops and wear one piece bikinis in bandage and unique cuts.
Shop trending bikinis of Summer 2022:
Paradise Cove Large Floppy. Shop it here.
More key items for your summer 2022 beach wardrobe:
Eventually the sun sets and the tide roles up, but there is always time to enjoy the beach again tomorrow. With so many beach essentials now in your wardrobe, you’ll be ready for a long day to spend in Malibu.
xx,
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Hello Spring! 🌷 Check out a few versatile makeup and clothing picks that are perfect for LA Spring (and Summer)!
Here a few must-have clothing and makeup pieces that will enhance your Spring wardrobe!
It’s that time time again, where the weather feels like it’s getting warmer, flowers are out, and Summer feels like it’s on the horizon.
I picked out a few clothing pieces that are perfect for Spring or Summer 2021, and can be worn with so many different looks. You’ll definitely get a few wears out of them. The quality of the materials are also on point, so the pieces will last for a long time. Shop the exact clothing I’m wearing in this post by clicking the clothing pieces linked above and below.
I also picked out a simple, fresh and fun makeup look that is versatile— it can worn day or night. The makeup combination is simple, but feminine and fun. This Spring/Summer makeup look includes a blush by Cle de Peau, which means “key to skin” in French. Shop the exact makeup shades and products by clicking the makeup linked above and below.
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The spring/summer clothing pieces
BLOG LOCATION: Rodeo Drive, Beverly Hills and Beverly Hills Gardens.
The new Gucci Rubber Slide sandals in Wild Rose are definitely one of my favorites. I love how easy they are to wear, and how they can be paired with so many outfits—Spring or Summer!
The Emilee Angelic Skort is a versatile skirt, it can be worn with sandals, over the knee boots or heels.
The white crop is by Zara if you want to shopt it here: https://www.zara.com/us/en/seamless-crop-top-p01014323.html?v1=93611630
The Simple Spring Makeup Look
The Cle de Peau powder blush in 102 is so pretty, the pigment has a great payoff and does not have a sheen or sparkle. This makes the pigment a great everyday addition.
The Creamy, sheer lip + cheek color in Berry by Milk Makeup is another one of my go-to lip colors. It appears that the color is purple, but the way that the lip color wears, it is like a deep berry. Since the formula of this multiple stick is creamy and sheer and hydrating, the color is perfect for day (and even night). I love the hydrating ingredients in this tint: mango butter, peach nectar and avocado oil.
The Satin Matte Foundation by Alima Pure Cosmetics is my favorite mineral makeup foundation year round. You are guarenteed a perfect shade match since you can order multiple mini samples on their website for about $1.50 each.
I also tried the new Lash it out Loud mascara by Elf Cosmetics. I like how this formula isn’t too heavy and simply enhances your lashes.
The Nars bronzer in Laguna is my go-to bronzer for years. I love how this pigment is “flat” (no sparkle or sheen), so it’s perfect for everyday looks.
This white top that I’m wearing by BCBG is from a few years ago (3 years) so I could not link the exact white crop by BCBG. However another white crop by BCBG with the same material makeup (86% rayon, 13% nylon, and 1% spandex) is linked below. I love this material since it has held up for a few years and still looks like new. I also like the way it fits, a tiny form fitting, but casual for day. Also…you could wear this at night. :)
I hope you had fun with this Spring 2021 blog post and picked up a few Spring pieces and ideas along the way!
XX,
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Happy Valentines! Here is an Easy Valentines Day Look!
Bronze, pink, and pearls.
A SIMPLE VALENTINE’S DAY LOOK:
Pink, Bronze, and Pearls.
Happy Valentine’s Day 2020! Posted below are the steps to recreate the look that’s posted. You can pull this pink and bronze-y look off in a few easy steps.
HERE IS WHAT I’M WEARING IN THE PICTURES:
FOR THE FACE: YOUR FAVORITE FOUNDATION AND BRONZER.
Apply your favorite foundation and your favorite bronzer. I used liquid foundation CHANEL PERFECTION LUMIÈRE VELVET SMOOTH-EFFECT MAKEUP BROAD SPECTRUM SPF 15 SUNSCREEN. This foundation gives a velvety and dewy finish. I applied a bronzer (without shimmer) right underneath my cheekbones, along my jawline and the two outer corners of my forehead,
FOR THE CHEEKS: PINK BLUSH. Julie Hewett Cheekie: Cheek and Lip Shine Pot - Posie.
Next, dust pink blush onto your cheeks. Choose a pink blush color that is in a similar hue of pink and “strength” of pink as the pink lip color. I dusted Julie Hewett’s pink blush in “Posie” from her “Cheekie Pot” collection. This “cheekie pot” is actually multi-use, so you COULD use this “Posie” on your lips, too.
FOR THE EYES: BLACKEST BLACK BUILDABLE AND VOLUMIZING MASCARA. Then, WHITE SHIMMER ON BROW BONE AND INNER CORNERS OF THE EYES. Le Volume De Mascara - # 10 Noir.
Next, I dusted on a white shimmer cream onto my brow bones and inner corner of the eyes. No eye shadow was used. Then, simply apply the blackest black and buildable mascara you can find. I love Chanels Le Volume De Mascara- #10 Noir because this formula allows you to build and volumize your lashes until they literally look like fake lashes (but healthy).
FOR THE LIPS: PINK LIP BALM. Julie Hewett Los Angeles camellia ruby lip balm.
Apply a pink lipstick or balm, in the same “strength” and hue of pink as the blush. I used Julie Hewett’s Ruby Lip balm, this lip balm includes Camellia oil, a hydrating and moisturizing ingredient for the lips.
FOR THE BODY: BRONZEY BODY OIL. NUXE Huile Prodigieuse OR Multi-Purpose Dry Oil.
Don’t forget your body! Swipe on a dry bronze body oil for a subtle shimmer and color.
I chose NUXE Huile Prodigieuse OR Multi-Purpose Dry Oil. I originally found this oil in the pharmacy of France, but you can actually order this product from NUXE off Amazon! NUXE Huile dries onto your body with a DRY finish—not with sticky oil finish. The finish also leaves a subtle bronze-y hue with gold flecks, and it smells like perfume. NUXE Huile contains botanical oils, such as Camellia oil and Borage oil. It is also a multi-purpose oil, which means this product serves more than one purpose. You can dust this bronze-y gold oil into your hair, or even mix a few drops into your foundation.
Check out my post Raiding Products in the Pharmacy in France! to read more about NUXE Huile.
FOR THE HAIR: MIRACLE FRUIT OIL. MIRACLE FRUIT SEED OIL TREATMENT.
After my hair air dried, I applied a few drops of MIRACLE FRUIT SEED OIL TREATMENT to smooth my hair out and strengthen it. Check out this study and read about the effect miracle fruit seed oil has on the hair! Miracle fruit seed oil helps repair damaged hair AND helps it grow.
FOR THE HAIR: “PEARL” HEADBAND. LONEEDY 4 PCS Pearl Beaded Headbands, Bridal Hair Accessories Party for Women and Girls.
Finally, I stacked some “pearl” headbands to finish my Valentine’s Day 2020 Look. I found these stackable “pearl” headbands on Amazon!
FROM THE BOTTOM OF THE PICTURE TO THE TOP:
(BOTTOM): a swatch of JULIE HEWETT POSIE CHEEKIE.
(TOP): a swatch of Julie Hewett Los Angeles camellia ruby lip balm.
<3
PRODUCTS USED:
LIPS- "Camellia RUBY BALM"
BLUSH- "POSIE"
HAIR
BODY OIL
EYES-"10 NOIR"
HAIR: MIRACLE FRUIT OIL.
LINKS:
SHOP MORE JULIE HEWETT LA AT WWW.JULIEHEWETT.NET
Happy Valentine’s Day and Galentine’s Day!!
Xx,
Laura
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5 Ways to Wear Snakeskin Over the Knee Boots! Los Angeles Edition
Now that Fall 2019 is officially here, it’s time to bring out thigh-high snakeskin boots! Here are 5 ways to style over the knee snakeskin boots. 
Now that Fall has arrived, it is time to bring out thigh-high snakeskin boots!
Below are 5 outfits styled with snakeskin over the knee boots and Los Angeles Fall weather inspired….which is basically summer weather during Fall.
Below are 5 snakeskin thigh high boots outfit ideas.
Outfit #1
Mid length skirt paired with thigh high boots.
Also, What colors go with snakeskin boots?
You don’t always have to wear black or white with snakeskin.
You can explore color with snakeskin. However, 1) Stick to one color and wear it head-to-toe, and 2) Try earth tones like dark green, dark camel, cream, or chamoisee.
Earth tones you can pair with snakeskin:
Earth tone chart via wikipedia :)
Outfit #2
Minimal casual with a little detail.
Try pairing a casual dark jean and white tank outfit with a drapey, delicate, silver belt with snakeskin boots.
Outfit #2
Minimal casual with a little detail.
Outfit #3
Simple, dress blouse paired with snakeskin thigh highs keeps the look classy.
A white crisp blouse for day and a black one at night paired with a black mid-length hem coat, in a contrasting texture such as leather.
Outfit #4
Pair cargo pants with snakeskin boots. Again, you can stick with any earth tone for cargo or jean.
Many times people assume you can only wear skinny jeans or straight legged pant with thigh highs, but try mixing it up with cargos! Just keep the rest of the outfit simple.
Outfit #5
Classic flowy black skirt with thigh highs.
In order to keep your look classy, especially with thigh high snakeskin boots, try pairing your flowy skirt with a long sleeved top. In this case, a turtleneck :)
~The thigh high snakeskin boots~
Where did I shop for these over the knee snakeskin boots? I actually found these in a small boutique on Melrose Ave. They are not name brand or designer, but the quality has still held up well.
As long as you are comfortable and can walk easily!.. and the shape and material are on point, go for it.
Here are some thigh high snakeskin boots now available online:
Check out my blog post on an easy and resourceful way to maintain the shape of your boots (and purses) in How-To Maintain the Shapes of Your Purses and Boots with this Easy Easy Hack!
Xx,
Laura
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How-To Maintain the Shapes of Your Purses and Boots with this Easy Easy Hack!
This is so easy!
Have you ever wondered what to do with old clothing that is too destroyed to donate or give away? I feel guilty about throwing these types of clothes away since they will most likely end up in landfill. Also, it can be another thing on your list of things-to-do i.e.: ordering bubble wrap or stuffing paper for filling your leather handbags and boots….
However, did you realize you can just cut up old clothing (that are too destroyed and stained to giveaway) and use THOSE instead? Old stained or torn clothes work perfectly to fill boots, purses, or any other item of clothing or accessory that needs its shape maintained while stored away in your closet.
Scroll down to see pics of the process!
That is seriously all there is to it! Now you can contribute to the landfill crises of fast fashion by abstaining throwing away your old clothes while filling your boots and purses instead. You’re welcome!
For more info on how to care for the specific material of your boots or purses, Giuseppe Zanotti’s website has a nice guide HERE.
XX,
Laura
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Day in the Life in L.A.: One Day/One Night in Los Angeles
Welcome to my blog post on suggestions of things to do if you have only one day in Los Angeles with family! The feel we were going for was relaxing, beautiful, stimulating, yet chic. #dayinthelife #dayinthelifeLA
Dukes, Malibu
Dukes, Malibu
Welcome to my blog post on suggestions of things to do if you have one day in Los Angeles! My grandmother and mom visited, so the feel we were going for was relaxing, beautiful, stimulating, yet chic. Below are the 3 places we went to for one beautiful day in L.A. Also, scroll down for the pics!
LA in-a-day itinerary:
—> The 3 Places: Duke’s Malibu, the Getty Villa, and the Beverly Hilton.
Lunch at Duke’s Malibu in Malibu, overlooking the ocean.
Duke’s restaurant is right beside the ocean and right off the PCH highway. The booths right next to the window have beautiful views of the waves, and sometimes you can see dolphins. Duke’s has brunch on Sunday’s, outside seating, and a bar. It’s a great restaurant for families as well as friends. I ordered a cold brew coffee in a glass bottle and a vegetarian burger :) I loved it. Check out Duke’s in Malibu website here. Duke’s is also close by the Getty Villa, where we went after lunch.
Museum day at The Getty Villa in Pacific Palisades.
Next, we went to The Getty Villa. The Getty Villa is a beautiful museum in itself and features ancient Greek and Roman art. It’s located in the Pacific Palisades overlooking the ocean. It is perfect for spending a day with friends or with family. The museum is free, but you need to make a reservation beforehand. Check out the Getty Villa website here.
Check-in at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills.
After our day spent in Malbu at Duke’s and the Getty Villa, we headed for check-in at The Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills, which is about an hour drive away from Malibu. The Beverly Hilton is known for its history in Hollywood, and hosts annual Grammy’s parties and the Golden Globes, and more. The Beverly Hilton has a restaurant by the pool, a bar, a modern spa with cryotherapy chambers, a beautiful pool, event spaces, and the rooms have beautiful views of Los Angeles. Check out the Beverly Hilton Hotel website here.
Dinner at the Beverly Hilton outside by the pool.
Since the restaurant at the Beverly Hilton is already chic and fun, we had dinner outside by the pool. The food is amazing. I ordered a vegetarian pizza and had a velvet chocolate dessert. Sitting outside at the Beverly Hilton is also so relaxing, they have a fun old fashioned iconic bar that’s outside by the pool. The hotel gave me a to-go box for my pizza, which is super cute. Scroll all the way down for a pic of the pizza box <3
Breakfast at the Beverly Hilton outside by the pool.
In the morning, we had breakfast by the pool of the Beverly Hilton again, since it’s so nice to sit outside there by the palm trees and pool and we were also looking for some relaxation to our one day Los Angeles trip. The Beverly Hilton provides enough fun to stay there and enjoy anyway. However, for the last part of the day for your one day/one night in LA and want to try somewhere different for breakfast, the Beverly Hilton is located near tons of restaurants in downtown Beverly Hills by Rodeo. It’s walking distance from the hotel if you like to take a half-mile walk, or, it is a very short drive.
The end of a relaxing, beautiful, stimulating yet chic stay of one day /one-night stay in Los Angeles!
Also, check out my blog post Mother/Daughter Dinner Date on Sunset Boulevard for another “Day in the life in L.A." post.
Scroll down for the gallery of our day. XO <3
Duke’s Malibu, Menu
Getty Villa gardens
Getty Villa gardens
The Getty Villa. Buried by Vesuvius, Treasures from the Villa dei Papiri exhibition.
The Getty Villa gardens.
The Getty Villa gardens.
The Beverly Hilton, restaurant by the pool.
The Beverly Hilton, restaurant by the pool.
The Beverly Hilton, by the pool.
Beverly Hilton pizza box to go <3
Xx,
Laura
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Fashion Finds on Amazon 2019 Inspired by NYFW 2020
8 of the themes seen on the New York Fashion Week 2020 runways included florals, striking blues, ….I searched high and low on Amazon for pieces that reflect these trends seen on the New York runway for Spring 2020. These are the best Amazon fashion finds for women that reflect these 8 trends! With New York Fashion Week Spring 2020 coming to a close, there were a few key themes seen across the runways. 8 of the themes include: playing with neon color, long skirts with one high slit paired with a tiny top, black and white contrast outfits, the striking color blue, all neutral outfits with straight-legged baggy pants, head-to-toe snakeskin, florals, and asymmetrical tops.
I searched high and low on Amazon for pieces that reflect trends seen on the New York runway for Spring 2020. I posted the links for all these Amazon finds at the very bottom of this post!
Playing with neon | Long skirt with slit + mini top
All blue | Black and white contrast
All neutrals | All snakeskin
Asymmetrical tops + poof sleeves | All floral
HERE’S WHAT YOU’LL NEED:
NEON:
LONG SKIRT WITH SLIT PAIRED WITH TINY TOP. ONE COLOR:
BLACK AND WHITE:
BLUE:
ALL NEUTRALS:
ALL SNAKESKIN:
FLORALS:
ASYMMETRICAL TOPS AND PUFFY SLEEVES:
Until NYFW Spring 2021!
Xx,
Laura
Rag & Bone NYFW Spring Collection 2020 Men Outfit Inspiration Boards
Rag & Bone’s NYFW Spring 2020 collection featured beautiful bright blues, greens, oranges and reds—but only a splash of color amid a navy or cream outfit. Check out outfit ideas for men’s fashion inspired by Rag & Bone’s NYFW Spring 2020 runway show. …However, all these clothing items are affordable and are on Amazon.Hello Men!
Rag & Bone’s NYFW Spring 2020 collection featured beautiful bright blues, greens, oranges and reds—but only a splash of color amid a navy or cream outfit. Rag & Bone’s pinstriped casual long blazer jacket for men was certainly unique, and so was the tailored dark washed jean trucker jacket to its matching dark washed oversized pants.
Check out Vogue’s slide show of the Rag & Bone runway here. Check out Rag & Bone’s website here.
Below are outfits inspired by Rag & Bone’s NYFW Spring 2020 runway show.
P.S. All clothing items are on Amazon, and I linked each clothing item at the very bottom of this post.
Xx,
Laura
Blue sweater vests.
Layered white shirts.
Oversized pants.
All black shoes.
Matching trucker jacket to matching jeans.
Pinstripe shirts.
Splash of color-reds, bright greens, orange, blue- amid navy, white and cream outfits.
HERE’S WHAT YOU’LL NEED:
OUTFIT #1
OUTFIT #2
OUTFIT #3
Thank you for stopping by!
Xx,
Laura
TOM FORD SPRING 2020 READY-TO-WEAR OUTFIT INSPIRATION
Tom Ford’s Spring 2020 ready-to-wear collection just hit the runway last night at New York Fashion Week September, 2019. Check out outfit ideas inspired by Tom Ford’s runway show. Scroll to the bottom of this blog post for the Amazon links for each outfit item!Tom Ford’s Spring 2020 ready-to-wear collection just hit the runway last night at New York Fashion Week September 2019. Check out Vogue’s runway coverage of Tom Ford’s show here.
I put together affordable outfit ideas inspired by Tom Ford’s NYFW 2019 show for Spring 2020. Scroll to the bottom of this blog post for the links for each outfit item!
P.S. They’re from Amazon :)
OUTFIT #1
long solid color loose pants paired with tight liquid asymmetrical tops.
OUTFIT #2
solid color loose fitting jumpsuits.
metallic open toe heels with strapS.
satin hats.
OUTFIT #2
OUTFIT #3
long full skirts contrasted with loose tank tees.
solid mettalic color heels.
OUTFIT #4
Solid colors mixed with different textures.
sheer black tights with shorts.
SATIN blazers.
HERE’S WHAT YOU’LL NEED:
OUTFIT #1
OUTFIT #2
OUTFIT #3
OUTFIT #4
Yesssss :)
Xx,
Laura
7 Beauty Products I Love Right Now
Here are 7 essential beauty products you need to know about. Each product deserves a separate blog post, but here is one summarized post of all the must-have beauty essentials just for you! #timeless #classic #beautifulshades
I can’t wait to share with you 7 beauty products I love right now. However, to be honest, these are 7 beauty products I have loved for a longgg time! I keep buying them because these beauty essentials are timeless staples. At the very bottom of this post you’ll find each product linked so you can grab one (or each) of these products yourself!
Pictures wearing the products :)
1) Alastin Skincare Regenerating Skin Nectar with TriHex Technology
Alastin Skincare Regenerating Skin Nectar with TriHex Technology
WHY I LOVE IT: My dermatologist recommended Alastin Skincare Regenerating Skin Nectar with TriHex Technology. The TriHex Technology is a proprietary blend of peptides and other key ingredients that help clear away damaged and aged proteins in the skin’s ECM.
The day after our appointment, I opened New Beauty Magazine’s Summer 2019 edition and noticed Alastin’s TrasFORM BODY TREATMENT with TriHex Technology was listed as #1 in their article “Power Duos.”
Alastin’s Skincare Regenerating Skin Nectar with TriHex Technology is listed as #2 in New Beauty’s 13 Powerful Skin Care Products Dermatologists Wish Their Patients Used at Home.
HOW TO USE IT: Apply this serum every morning to face and neck. Then, apply your favorite sunscreen.
Hourglass Cosmetics Makeup Brushes
WHY I LOVE THEM: Oh my gosh. I looooveee Hourglass Cosmetic’s makeup brushes! I have tried so many different makeup brushes from several brands….
Hourglass’s makeup brushes are sooo soft, dense, and do not pull on your skin when applying makeup. The tug and pulling on my skin is something I’ve noticed from most makeup brushes (even high end brands) that I’ve used, especially if it has denser bristles. These brushes are dense, yet STILL so soft with NO tugging and pulling. They also last for years so they’re worth the investment!
HOW TO USE THEM:
No1 Powder Brush (top brush on the right): This brush works great for application of liquid foundation or mineral foundation. I applied Chanel Perfection Lumiere Velvet Smooth-Effect Makeup Foundation with this brush. The bristles are made of Taklon hair, which is more hygienic and kinder to animals (since Taklon is not sourced from animals).
Retractable Foundation Brush (middle brush pictured) This brush is amazing for traveling. It can be used as your regular foundation brush, or bronzer, etc.. This brush is also great for blending in your makeup after application, if there are any harsh lines left over. Also uses soft Taklon bristles.
Ambient Powder Brush I applied my blush with this brush, right under the cheek bones. Also uses soft Taklon bristles. Compact, softttttt, dense bristles and beautiful.
Chanel Perfection Lumiere Velvet Smooth-Effect Makeup
WHY I LOVE IT: I’ve tried sooo many foundations and Chanel Perfection Lumiere Velvet Smooth-Effect is my favorite by far! The color blends in seamlessly, no orange tone, and is lightweight, yet still buildable. The finish IS soft like velvet. It’s a great foundation during the day AND going out at night. This works great over sunscreen, bare face, or at night—over a serum or primer. Absolutely love this foundation.
HOW TO APPLY IT: Use an Hourglass foundation brush No1 or their Retractable Foundation Brush to apply, or, your favorite brush, beauty blender, etc.
Alima Pure Lip Tint in “Paprika”
Alima Pure Lip Tint in shade “Paprika”
WHY I LOVE IT: Alima Pure Lip Tints are like beneficial lip balms transformed into rich lip tints. This lip tint is like a skincare makeup hybrid. I love the lip benefitting ingredients in this formula, cocoa butter, jojoba oil, pumpkin seed oil, camellia seed oil, olive oil, punica oil, coconut oil, and more. It’s also preservative free.
HOW TO APPLY IT: I apply this tint with my finger for a lip color enhancing shade. The shades of the lip tints are very rich, and depending how you apply it, it can be worn as a lipstick or a lip enhancing tint.
Mascara Volume Effet Faux Cils #04 Fascinating Violet
Yves Saint Laurent’s Mascara Volume Effet Faux Cils in shade #04 Fascinating Violet
WHY I LOVE IT: Most of the time when I wear this mascara, someone compliments the color and asks me where I got my mascara. Yves Saint Laurent’s formula in Mascara Volume Effet Faux Cils is buildable to create a dramatic lash or can be applied lightweight with one or 2 coats. HOWEVER—the deep violet purple shade is what keeps me loyal and so excited for this mascara year after year. It’s such a deep beautiful shade. It’s a dark deep purple, so the color purple is only noticeable if someone stares closely at your eyelashes in direct sunlight. (This happened a few times while I was wearing this, and in a good way, ends in compliments and asking “what mascara is that?”)
I also mention Yves Saint Laurent’s Mascara Volume Effet Faux Cils in shade #04 Fascinating Violet in my blog post “Packing Light for a Girls Trip! Which Essential Products I Picked!”
HOW TO APPLY IT: If you have blue or green eyes you will LOVE this shade. The purple shade enhances blue eye colors. If you have brown eyes, try the burgundy shade. It will enhance your brown eyes.
WHAT YOU’LL NEED:
Enjoy these makeup finds! These beauty products are all timeless, classic, and you will be happy with them!
Xx,
Laura
INSTAGRAM: @ooohlalastone
Vital Proteins Beauty Collagen Lavender Lemon Powder with Vitamin C
There are lots of exciting collagen beauty, collagen powders, collagen gummies, and more, now in the beauty industry. One way you can benefit from collagen is by adding collagen powder peptides into your water with slices of lemons, pink grapefruits or limes!
Vital Proteins Beauty Collagen Lavender Lemon Powder with Vitamin C
Collagen powders and collagen beauty waters are all super popular in the beauty industry at the moment. Cool collagen waters, collagen gummies, collagen supplements, collagen face masks, collagen dissolvable tablets, collagen serums, collagen deep creams, and collagen infused lip masks can all be found in Sephora, Whole Foods, boutique beauty brands, and even Costco.
Vital Proteins Beauty Collagen Lavender Lemon Powder contains 120mg of hyaluronic acid already in it, and it also contains 1,246mg of Proline. After you mix the collagen powder into your water, add vitamin C into it, this will help your body absorb the collagen even more. Some vitamin C options to add into your collagen water are lemons, limes, and pink grapefruits. The lemon flavor of Vital Proteins Beauty Collagen Lavender Lemon Powder is already nice to work with for adding some extra vitamin C into.
According to this study by Nutrients, COLLAGEN POWDER health benefits include:
Improved skin laxity.
Decreases the appearance of wrinkles.
Repairs collagen fibers and helps reorganize the collagen fibers that became disorganized.
Oral administration of collagen peptides increased the collagen content and ratio of type I and type III collagen in the skin.
Skin benefits and effects take about 6-12 weeks to notice the effects.
Collagen taken with hyaluronic acid can have a beneficial effect on chronologically aged skin.
BONUS: Vital Proteins Beauty Collagen already has 120mg of Hyaluronic Acid in it :)
According to this same study by Nutrient, EATING OR DRINKING PROLINE (which is abundant in collagen) also improved skin laxity. Proline also has these health benefits:
Proline has a beneficial effect on chronologically aged skin in terms of skin laxity.
Proline has a beneficial effect on collagen content and ratio of type I to type III collagen.
Collagen could increase the collagen synthesis of fibroblasts
Proline intake has a beneficial effect on chronologically aged skin by increasing the collagen synthesis of skin fibroblasts.
BONUS: Vital Proteins Beauty Collagen already has 1,246mg of Proline in it :)
According to this journal by Orthopaedic Journal of Sports Medicine, the health benefits VITAMIN C:
Vitamin C accelerates bone healing.
Vitamin C accelerates tendon healing.
Vitamin C increases type I collagen fibers and scar tissu formation.
Vitamin C increase type I collagen synthesis.
Four of 5 studies found that vitamin C was effective by stimulating biochemical pathways associated with collagen synthesis.
TIP: Add lemon, limes, pink grapefruit, or another fruit with high vitamin C to your collagen beauty water :)
WHAT YOU’LL NEED:
There are lots of exciting collagen beauty and health products now in the beauty industry. One way you can benefit is by adding collagen powder peptides into your water with a slice of vitamin C! It’s a refreshing and effective way for your body to absorb the benefits of collagen. Enjoy your collagen beauty water!!!
Xx,
Laura
Beach Day in Malibu
I found shade underneath a palm tree :)
It’s now Summer in Los Angels and I love how warm it’s getting here! My favorite beaches in Los Angeles include Point Dume in Malibu, Paradise Cove in Malibu, and of course the left side of the Santa Monica Pier.
I love to go to Point Dume when I want to spend time on a more secluded and private beach in Malibu. I love how this beach is at the base of the Malibu cliffs. There are a few surfers out there and a few swimmers. Other than that, it’s just a few other people, the sand, the sun, the ocean, and beautiful Malibu,
I didn’t have an umbrella, so I found shade underneath a palm tree :)
Mother/Daughter Dinner Date on Sunset Boulevard
Rainbow latte, flourless chocolate cake, French onion soup on Sunset Boulevard.
Sunset Boulevard Dinner Date :)
I’m excited when my mom drives up and visits! We had only a few hours, so we went to dinner and after that we crossed the street to a cute cafe for an after dinner coffee.
First we enjoyed dinner at a French restaurant called Le Petit Four on Sunset Boulevard. It’s really nice to sit outside in wicker chairs, just like you’re in France! It’s like a France and Sunset Boulevard fusion. We both got French Onion Soup and I got a flourless chocolate cake which I loved :) The table right next to us ordered a chilled wine, placed on their table in a chilled bucket.
After that, we crossed the street to a cafe/restaurant called The Butcher, The Baker, The Cappuccino Maker. They have a large selection of different types of coffees, espressos, wines, and you can use almond milk in your latte…that’s how I like it :) I love this cafe has comfortable tables for people watching right on Sunset Boulevard. They also have a quiet courtyard with booths and beautiful trees to just relax, and a separate indoor cafe and separate restaurant room.
I ordered their rainbow latte with almond milk and my mom got an iced cappuccino to go. :)
Le Petit Four
Le Petit Four
The Butcher, The Baker, The Cappuccino Maker
The Butcher, The Baker, The Cappuccino Maker
Thanks for stopping by!
X O,
Laura
Chinese Lantern Festival
Handcrafted lanterns, Chinese puppet show and mexican food. POP UP EVENT.Chinese Lantern Festival
Los Angeles, POP UP EVENT
The annual Chinese Lantern Festival by a Hanart Culture Production in Los Angeles takes place during the holidays and lasts about a month. It’s held outside, at night, and is super cute and fun to enjoy a latte or coffee and stroll around with friends/family and view the bright, colorful, handmade Chinese lanterns.
Each lantern is handmade using the art of Chinese Lantern Making, dating back to 2,000 years ago. The vibrant, bright, delicate lanterns can reach up to 30 feet high and up to 85 feet wide!
There are also a few food trucks that come, traditional Chinese shows, such as an authentic Chinese puppet show and holiday lantern displays with Santa Claus :)
Scroll down and check out a gallery sneak peak of the Chinese Lantern Festival!
Xx,
Laura
INSTA: @ooohlalastone
Spire73, Downtown LA
The tallest open air bar in the Western Hemisphere, with views, champagne, and fresh airSpire 73
Downtown Los Angeles, the 73rd floor of the InterContinental Hotel
The tallest open air bar in the Western Hemisphere, and champagne!
Rooftop Lounge in LA with a view :)
W Hollywood Hotel, Hollywood
Rooftop lounge and pool <3W Hollywood
Hollywood Blvd
Rooftop lounge and pool
Springtime in Malibu
Poppies, hills and oceanSpringtime in Malibu
Point Dume
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The Jeremy Hotel, West Hollywood
Rooftop lounge, art, cafe, LA views & stayThe Jeremy Hotel
West Hollywood
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Cecconi's, West Hollywood
Truffle pizza, wine, fresh hummus and vegetables, and acaii bowls.Cecconi’s
West Hollywood
Truffle pizza, Fresh hummus and vegetables, Acaii bowls and Wine
Pre-Cecconi’s
Pre-Cecconi’s
Girls dinner night in LA
Bday spot in LA
Breakfast spot in LA, Cecconi’s
Your guide on how to wear lime green this Summer 2022. Plus current fashion trend pieces (Summer 2022) in shades of lime green for you to shop.