An Easy Way to Reapply Sunscreen Over Makeup!

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Espresso, Kombucha, (Purple) “sun pack,” and sunscreen, at Verve, Melrose <3

An easy way to reapply sunscreen throughout the day over makeup.

make your own “Sun Pack” for on-the-go easy sunscreen touch-ups.

I always wondered how to reapply sunscreen during the day when I’m already wearing makeup, and now there is finally a simple, easy, solution.

After I watched South Korean Beauty Youtuber UNA Beauty Cloud’s video “How to touch up,” (see link for the vid at the bottom of this post) I was inspired to make my own “sun pack” (the purple compact) for on-the-go sunscreen touch-ups.

Here are the steps: *by una beauty cloud youtube

1. SPRAY A HYDRATING MIST ONTO SKIN (and over original makeup and sunscreen) FOR PREP— Spray a soothing mist over your makeup. You could use those little Evian bottle misters. I chose an antioxidant mist ampoule with camellia oil.

2. USE TISSUE TO GENTLY BLOT YOUR SKIN AFTER SPRAYING— This step helps set the facial spray into your skin and prepare a fresh canvas for the sunscreen.

3. APPLY SUNSCREEN— Apply the sunscreen you used in the morning over your makeup.

4. USE A MAKEUP POOF TO SMOOTH AND BLOT IN SUNSCREEN— Use a makeup sponge your choice to gently blot sunscreen over your makeup. That’s it!

SEE VISUAL STEPS BELOW:

1. Spray facial spray over makeup and lightly blot facial spray into the skin using a tissue.

2. Apply sunscreen on top makeup.

3. Smooth and blot sunscreen using a makeup poof or sponge.

4. Smooth and blot sunscreen using a makeup poof or sponge.

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HOW TO make YOUR OWN “SUN PACK”

But how can you carry tissue and a makeup sponge around with you every day in an easy, compact and sanitary way? This is where the “SUN PACK” comes in, see steps below.

put together your own “SUN PACK” steps:

1. Pick a compact with enough space inside to hold a few organic tissues and one make up sponge or poof. (Maybe you already have a spare! I bought mine for $8.99 in Koreatown, Los Angeles.)

2. Pick a make up sponge with the type of finish you want. For example, a denser and smoother sponge will give a heavier finish, while a lighter sponge will give a lighter finish.

3. Insert a few organic tissues on one side and one makeup sponge on the other side, and this makes your compact “sun pack.”

4. If you don’t have a spare compact, organic tissues or flat makeup sponge, consider my suggestions at the very bottom.

visual “Sun Pack” Steps:

1. All the products needed to reapply sunscreen over makeup. Skin hydrating mist (facial spray), sunscreen, organic tissue, make up sponge, a compact.

STEP 1: A compact that comes with a divider is super helpful to divide the tissues and makeup sponge. This compact came with a poofy sponge (not the finish I want for the sunscreen) so I replaced it with my own denser sponge, which is a non latex makeup sponge.

STEP 2: Insert the organic tissues on one side of the divider.

STEP 3: Insert the makeup sponge on the other side of the divider.

STEP 4: Your “sun pack” is ready to go and throw into your purse! Add your sunscreen and facial spray into your purse, too :)

Here are product suggestions via amazon that work for making your “sun pack”

options For the Compact:

These compacts have a divider to separate tissue and sponge.

erioctry 20ml/0.67oz Empty Refillable DIY Make-up Loose Powder Case Container with Soft Sponge Puff Mirror and Sifter Foundation Cosmetic Box (Pink)

1PC 30G/1oz Bamboo Appearance Loose Powder Compact Box with Sifter and Sponge Puff - Make up Jar Case Cosmetic Storage Container

for the tissue:

ORGANIC Cotton Makeup Puff, Medium

FOR THE MAKEUP SPONGE:

PRETTY SEE Pack of 7 Ultra-Soft Makeup Foundation Sponge Air Cushion Powder Puff for Applying BB Cream, Liquid Cream, Shading Loose Powder

FOR FACIAL SRAY:

Evian Facial Spray, 1.7 oz. Travel Duo

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That’s it! This is a simple solution for reapplying sunscreen on your face throughout the day over makeup.

LINKS:

To check out South Korean Beauty Youtuber UNA BEAUTY CLOUD’S video which inspired this post, “How to touch up,” CLICK HERE.

If you liked this post, check out:

• “7 Beauty Products I love Right now”

• “3 Beauty Spots in Los Angeles You Need to Know About!”

• “Spa Night at Home by Yourself Essentials”

• “K-Beauty Skincare Shopping Finds in Koreatown, Los Angeles!”

~ME~ sans sunscreen, only makeup :)

Xx,

Laura

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Brad Goreski & Indagare Reveal Style and Travel Tips at Tory Burch (Rodeo Drive)

Celebrity stylist Brad Goreski (of Fashion Police on E! network) and Elise Bronzo, head of member experience at Indagare, hosted a lovely event at the Tory Burch on Rodeo Drive rooftop to discuss style travel tips and Tory Burch’s Spring 2020 line. Brad Goreski also touched on Tory Burch’s key looks in her current Fall 2019 collection.

Ruffles, pantsuits, asymmetrical hems, and color blocking are all stunning are a few statements that describe Tory Burch’s current Fall 2019.

Sparkling water and champagne was served, as the discussion and sneak peek show began.

Tory Burch (Rodeo Drive) Rooftop Brad Goreski & Indagare Event

Styles from Tory Burch Fall 2019 Collection

Tory Burch (Rodeo Drive) Rooftop

Tory Burch Resort 2020 Collection Sneak Peek

Tory Burch Resort 2020 Collection Sneak Peek

Tory Burch Resort 2020 Collection Sneak Peek

Tory Burch Resort 2020 Collection Sneak Peek

Tory Burch (Rodeo Drive) gift bag.

—> Goreski’s tips on how to wear ruffles, pantsuits, asymmetrical hems, and color blocking:

• Wear ruffles as details in your outfit. Around the collar, or along the hem of your blouse.

• Get to know and love pantsuits. Pantsuits are versatile because the pieces can be worn separately.

• Add different textures to unexpected asymmetrical layering.

A sneak peek runway revealed three different looks from Tory Burch’s Resort Wear 2020 collection.

Sheer and nonsheer combinations, chevron velvet polka dot, showing skin while camouflaging skin at the same time, kitten heels, loose easy silhouette dress without losing the person behind it, and bright mini bags.

Tory Burch’s new evening bag is tongue and cheek yet still sophisticated and youthful.

Goreski’s tips on how to wear Tory Burch’s 2020 Resort Line:

• Add a black turtleneck underneath the loose and flowy dress to mix it up.

• You can still wear florals during Fall.

Elise Bronzo from indagare’s tips for EASY YET STYLISH TRAVEL:

• Always pack a carry-on, it’s easier.

• Buy beauty products at your travel destination to save on space (if needed).

• Tory Burch’s Fall 2019 and Resort 2020 line is easy to pack, as it does not wrinkle.

• To avoid travel fatigue and needing to take a vacation from your vacation, journal on your return flight to process your trip.

What was inside the Tory Burch party favor bag? A personalized Tory Burch blank sketch book complete with engraved Tory Burch colored pencils.

For more travel tips on packing light, check out my post “Packing Light for a Girls Trip! Which Essential Products I Picked!”

For travel inspiration, check out my posts “The Little Things of Europe” “A Remote Escape in Huatulco, Mexico” and “Raiding Products in the Pharmacy in France!”

To begin shopping Tory Burch, CLICK HERE.

XX,

Laura

INSTA: @ooohlalastone

Favorite Organic Fruit & Vegetable Delivery Box <3

Imperfect Foods Delivery Box

I recently found new organic fruit, vegetable, pasture-raised meats, and dairy delivery box that I absolutely love. The Imperfect Foods box is filled with different organic fruits and vegetables that they change up weekly and is delivered right to my door every Monday (for my location)! This is a perfect way to switch up the variety of nutrients in your life from fruits and vegetables, especially if you normally shop for the same things, like me!

Because of this delivery box, I learned how to make Zucchini chips, and have tried and discovered new fruits and vegetables I would not buy at the store. Also, this large organic box filled has actually saved me money! Each of these boxes is only around $22!

The box is by the company Imperfect Foods. Imperfect Foods collects the fruits and vegetables that are tossed out by farmers due to a slight imperfection in either the shape of the vegetable or a blemish on top and then boxes them up and ships them to you. The farmers normally would toss these “imperfect” organic vegetables out into the trash because they can’t be sold in stores due to their imperfections.

The quality is still as great as any other organic fruit or vegetable, it tastes the same! And who really cares what your vegetable looked like when it’s chopped up anyway?

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A plum! Who knew!

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Fridge full of organic Imperfect Produce fruits and vegetables!

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First time I was delivered a Pomegranate!

My Zucchini Chip Experiment <3

xx,

Laura

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LINKS:

IMPERFECT FOODS WEBSITE

IMPERFECT FOODS INSTA: @imperfectfoods

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Literally waiting for my next Imperfect Foods box! Imperfect Foods texts you when they are almost outside your door!

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INSTA: @ooohlalastone

5 Ways to Wear Snakeskin Over the Knee Boots! Los Angeles Edition

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:

Winne Harlow x Steve Madden boots

Stuart Weitzman Lesley boots

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

INSTA: @ooohlalastone

How-To Maintain the Shapes of Your Purses and Boots with this Easy Easy Hack!

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

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.

1. 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.

2. 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.

3. 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.

4. 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

5. 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.

6. 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

INSTAGRAM: @OOOHLALASTONE

Fashion Finds on Amazon 2019 Inspired by NYFW 2020

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:

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LONG SKIRT WITH SLIT PAIRED WITH TINY TOP. ONE COLOR:

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BLACK AND WHITE:

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BLUE:

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ALL NEUTRALS:

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ALL SNAKESKIN:

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FLORALS:

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ASYMMETRICAL TOPS AND PUFFY SLEEVES:

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Until NYFW Spring 2021!

Xx,

Laura

7 Beauty Products I Love Right Now

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

Best Beauty Finds 2019

must have makeup products

best makeup brushes taklon hair

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:

Regenerating Skin Nectar

Hourglass Hourglass Cosmetics Brush No.

Hourglass Cosmetics Hourglass Cosmetics Brush - Retractable Foundation

Hourglass Ambient Powder Brush

CHANEL PERFECTION LUMIÈRE VELVET SMOOTH-EFFECT MAKEUP BROAD SPECTRUM SPF 15 SUNSCREEN # 30 BEIGE

Alima Pure Lip Tint - Currant

Yves Saint Laurent Mascara Volume Effet Faux Cils (Luxurious Mascara) - # 04 Fascinating Violet - 7.5ml/0.25oz

Enjoy these makeup finds! These beauty products are all timeless, classic, and you will be happy with them!

Xx,

Laura

INSTAGRAM: @ooohlalastone

Spa Night at Home by Yourself Essentials

Spa Night At Home by Yourself Essentials

photo by Christian Mackie

Full Body Spa Night from the Inside Out

One of my favorite things is a spa night at home. Below, I will go over a 3-step day spa routine and the long-term benefits backed by research of each step in this at home spa experience. The spa essentials recommended for each step are linked at the very bottom of this blog post. This 3-step spa routine is a simple way to bring the spa home.

photo by Marks of Mana

Here’s How We Will Bring the Spa Home

Step 1: Stretch.

Bullet points taken from International Journal of Sports Physical Therapy’s article and this pubMed study. Physical benefits of stretching include:

photo by Laura Stone. Using a stretch strap.

• Increases muscle length.

• Aligns collagen fibers during muscle healing.

• Increases connectivity in muscles that are aged.

• Will allow blood to flow to the areas that are stretched. *This will prepare you for the next step, step 2 in your spa night at home (BELOW).

  Recommended Spa Essential: A stretch strap. *Spa essential linked at the bottom of this blog post.

  A stretch strap will give you an even deeper stretch. Stretch straps are super easy to travel with after a long day of sitting in a car or plane. Here, I also mention a stretch strap in my blog post Packing Light for a Girls Trip! Which Products I Picked!

Step 2: Infrared Sauna Blanket Treatment.

Bullet points taken from this study from the National Institute of Health , this study by Mackay Medical College and this study by Dr. Cheng-Lung Lee, the health benefits of an infrared sauna blanket include:

photo by Laura Stone

• Far infrared sauna heat penetrates deeper into fat and the neuromuscular system than traditional warm sauna air.

• Decreases cortisol levels (stress levels) in the body.

• Growth hormone (HGH) increases during and after a sauna session (this is an anti aging hormone).

• Reduces inflammation in the body.

• Far infrared sauna’s are effective in “scavenging superoxide anions in blood.” This means it has an anti-oxidative effect in the human body, even through the blood.

Step 3: LED light therapy facial mask. Listen to your favorite music while enjoying the many benefits of benefits of LED phototherapy.

Bullet points taken from The Journal of Clinical and Aesthetic Dermatology and this study at the Department of Dermatology at the National Medical Center , LED phototherapy has many benefits and has an “excellent safety protocol.” Some of the benefits of LED light therapy include:

photo of Dermashine PRO 7 Color LED Face Mask

• Acne clearing.

• Wound healing.

• Psoriasis.

• Skin rejuvenation.

• Collagen synthesis.

• Growth factors.

• Extracellular matrix production by activating cellular mitochondrial respiratory pathways.

• Lifting and tightening of the skin.

• No adverse effects were reported with LED lights.

• Brightened skin tone.

• Improved skin texture.

  Recommended Spa Essential: Dermashine PRO 7 Color LED Face Mask. *Spa essential linked at the bottom of this blog post…..This is the LED face mask I have. My review on the Dermashine PRO 7 Color LED mask is I love how there are 7 options of wavelengths to choose from, and this mask so easy to use.

  Bonus Recommended Spa Essential: Alpha Lipoic Acid 5% (30ml) by The Ordinary. *Product linked at the bottom of the blog post.

  Apply Alpha Lipoic Acid (ALA) on your skin before your LED phototherapy session. According to The Journal of Clinical and Aesthetic Dermatology, “Photodynamic therapy with ALA has been used to treat a range of conditions, including from pre-cancerous and cancerous lesions and photoaged skin.”

THE SPA ESSENTIALS. HERE’S WHAT YOU’LL NEED:

The Original Stretch Out Strap with Exercise Book by OPTP - Top Choice of Physical Therapists & Athletic Trainers

Alpha Lipoic Acid 5% (30ml) by The Ordinary: A Highly-Stable, Water-Free Alpha Lipoic Acid Solution for Visibly Improved Skin Texture and Tone

Dermashine Pro 7 Color LED Face Mask | Photon Red Light Therapy For Healthy Skin Rejuvenation | Collagen, Anti Aging, Wrinkles, Scarring | Korean Skin Care, Facial Skin Care Mask

I hope you enjoy your spa night at home by yourself and enjoy how you can bring the spa home with these spa essentials. This 3-step spa routine is very simple, yet delivers research-backed and long-term results. Cheers to your spa night!

Xx,

Laura

Insta: @ooohlalastone

Beach Day in Malibu

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

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