Sunday, April 29, 2012

spring cleaning for your body!

last week of finals! yaay!
there will be and end soon.
the blog will continue to be a little laid back until i get more time. 
thanks for the understanding.
sorry for those of you who came looking for a link party this weekend and found nothing here!
i appreciate your patience.

i thought today i'd share a post i recently shared at the how does she blog
here is a different take to spring cleaning:

once your house is clean from top to bottom, 
how are you going to clean up and beautify yourself?
here are my favorite products to use when i am "spring cleaning" my body from head to toe.

1
this stuff is great. read the directions. it only works if you do what it says.
trust me, i learned the hard way :)
Fekkai Advanced Essential Shea Hair Mask

2
my go to stuff! i love it. 
super easy to use, has a stick that lets you know when the wax is cool enough to apply. 
comes with tweezers for the strays and cooling lotion, BONUS!
Sally Hansen Micro Eyebrow-Lip & Face Wax
3
these work like a gem to lift black heads.
i feel sparkly and clean after each use!

4
this stuff is so refreshing, it makes you feel like you just had a facial after each use.
no joke! and it smells great too!
Seaweed Clarifying Toner - Seaweed

5
honestly, these kill my teeth. but they work great!
if you don't have super sensitive chompers like me, 
i definitely recommend these!
3D White Intensive Professional Effects Whitestrips Dental Whitening Kit

6
i use this stuff in the shower, it locks in moisture & doubles as a shaving cream!
Johnson's Baby Oil Shea and Cocoa Butter - 6.5 oz..Opens in a new window

7
just barely tried this stuff this month. 
it is the lotion i have dreamt of all my life! 
the commercials are right. you will love this product, and it CURES dry skin! 
(in my opinion)
Gold Bond Ultimate Healing Lotion


8
i get really cracky and dry around my cuticles.
this hand scrub takes care of it in a pinch.

60-Second Manicure Hand Scrub - Just a Minute - True Blue® Spa - Bath & Body Works
60-Second Manicure Hand Scrub - Just a Minute - True Blue® Spa - Bath & Body Works
9
as scary as it may seem, 
these spray is seamless. it doesn't go on super thick, and doesn't look fake.
i was nervous when i first used it, but it gives a shimmery natural glow perfect for spring!
product image

10
always helpful to clean up those cracked heels. 
bottom line.
CoverGirl Pumice Stone/Massager 1 ea
11
love to keep these in my purse. they work great on the go, or in the car.
one pad can clean all 10 fingers & toes!
Cutex Essential Care One Step Nail Polish Remover Pads, Regular
12
gotta finish off the spring cleaning with some final touches, 
essie's line of polish colors are beautiful! perfect colors for spring.
pink-a-boo

so when you've finished spring cleaning your home, spring clean your body.
you will feel fresh & renewed, all ready for the warmer weather.
gotta love the just cleaned feeling!

thanks for having me at how does she!
stop by my place if you get a chance.
{love} lauryn

Friday, April 20, 2012

spread the love #7+downeast review & giveaway


ok..i am waay excited about today's giveaway.
i LOVE downeast basics.
if you don't know already,
downeast basics is a modern clothing company that sells modest clothing.
their clothing is really just super darling & affordable too.
ultimate shopping.
we have a downeast store here in our mall, i always gaze as i walk by thinking...oh i want, i want!
they have a huge range of items.
super classy and fancy dresses, sweet little ruffly shirts, casual denim, super chic swimsuits and MORE.
so it's clear that i just love this place, right?
well...
i recently received an email from them asking if i would be interested in reviewing one of their items.
of course i was interested!!!
check out this AMAZING dress i picked:



i have to say.
i was WAY more than pleased.
 i am always a little skeptical about getting something off of the internet,
ya never know if it will fit.
but it fit PERFECTLY!!

see, problem is, i am mrs. longlegs over here.
regardless of where i shop, i cannot cannot find mid length dresses that are long enough
(unless it's a maxi) because i don't care to wear dresses that go above the knee.
i will often times buy a dress and it works perfect,
but shrinks in the wash and automatically goes to the sissy.
(miss shortlegs! ha)
needless to say i was SO happy when i put this dress on and it fit me beautifully.
and was LONG ENOUGH!! what?! oh yes. fabulous.
it is super comfy and cozy
way light and perfect for the summer
&
it has sleeves too.
i'm all about modesty. it's so nice to have just one layer that works wonders!

i'm excited to play around with the dress a little more,
i added a belt for this picture, but can't wait to try new things:
different colored tights, a cardi, a long cardi+a belt, oh the things you can do!
thank you downeast for the incredible dress!

so now it is your turn!!
downeast basics has so graciously offered to giveaway an item of your choice
from the new april line swimsuits included!
if it’s a swim suit, a swim top and swim bottom would count as one set
sweet, huh! AND...
 there isn’t a price limit so long as the prize is limited to one item.
wahoo!!
who will be the lucky winner??

here's how you can enter:
a Rafflecopter giveaway
now, onto the partay!
spread the love is a weekend wrap up party.
share with us ANYTHING you have been 
working on, crushing on, making, baking etc. this week.
this party has NO RULES.
rules are too hard for me.
if you want to link up a URL, feel free!

however, 
i would REALLY REALLY love it if you follow my blog in some manner.
check out ways to follow in the sidebar.
if you like the party, add a button or a link somewhere to your blog!
not required, just nice to do...help spread the love!



love notes by lauryn

the party will last from friday morning to monday morning each week.
now, have fun and have a great weekend!

Thursday, April 12, 2012

spread the love link party #6

happy friday the 13th!
wahoo.
i love this day, even though it is supposedly unlucky, 
i think it is such a fun day!

let's get right to the party today..

spread the love is a weekend wrap up party.
share with us ANYTHING you have been 
working on, crushing on, making, baking etc. this week.
this party has NO RULES.
rules are too hard for me.
if you want to link up a URL, feel free!

however, 
i would REALLY REALLY love it if you follow my blog in some manner.
check out ways to follow in the sidebar.
if you like the party, add a button or a link somewhere to your blog!
not required, just nice to do...help spread the love!


love notes by lauryn

the party will last from friday morning to monday morning each week.
now, have fun and have a great weekend!

stay beautiful day eight: the classic taylor

today is the final day of the series!
i have to say.
i'm pretty thrilled.
who knows why i decided to do this series right as the school semester is ending.
final projects are due, studying for finals...blah blah.
so i'm glad to have the series finished!
although, i loved it. it has been very fun.

for today's post i wanted to capture the classic style of taylor.
her style is super classy and lasting.
so i incorporated the outfit from the picture below and various accessories into today's outfit.

maybe the red sunglasses aren't super classic, 
but they're fun aren't they!


these are the earrings i wore for my wedding, 
i'm casual-ing them down a little bit.


here's a shot of my hair.
it's just a simple french braid turned inside out.


i thought i'd try layering white on white not thinking it would work 
but i actually really liked how it turned out.




shoes: steve madden
pants: jc penny
both shirts: american eagle
scarf/necklace: handmade

here is the series all together!

thanks for joining me for the stay beautiful fashion series!
come back tomorrow to link up any of your lovely posts!
& have a lovely day

Wednesday, April 11, 2012

stay beautiful day seven: close up

i have to tell you. 
i wasn't super excited to put this post up.
hello glamour shot.
but i saw this picture:
and thought, 
holy cow.
isn't this a beautiful photo?
i HAD to somehow incorporate it into the series, 
which meant i was going to have to do a close up.
i'm cool with having full body shots, i'm usually looking away.
but a close up on the face hmm... i don't know about that.
but i decided to cool it. 
who CARES!
so with a sweet running jacket, and a little topknot,
here is my close up & copycat of the above picture.
notice how they are not side by side? 
i just can't compare myself to the beautiful taylor in this circumstance.
here's me.


ah! scary.
well... it's published now, and no going back.
be not afraid, self!

yet i feel more comfortable showing pictures like this:
yep.
i'm not a model.
but i'm great at pulling faces.

here is the series so far in order if you have missed any.
one more post tomorrow and it's over!

before you go, 
come enter the decalLOVE giveaway.
it's almost over!



Monday, April 9, 2012

stay beautiful day six: florals on florals

happy monday everyone!
spring break from work from me. yaay!
as much as i love those preschool kiddos,
sometimes it's nice to have a little time to myself!

thanks to all those who linked up to the party this weekend.
i love seeing all the awesome projects and creativity you all come up with.

today is the 6th day of the stay beautiful fashion series.
today i took a little liberty with taylor's style and really added my own flair.
i mixed two of her outfits to make one of mine:

these two:

to make this one:

here's some more pics:





what do you think about the mix of floral patterns?
kinda fun. 

have a lovely day!

Friday, April 6, 2012

spread the love #5 & decalLOVE giveaway

awesome giveaway going on today from decalLOVE.
want your laptop to have some personality?
these decals are beautiful.
i love the fonts from this shop!
check out these great decals.
small dreamer decal

hello large laptop decal
darling, right!!
check out the shop here.
and enter below!
a Rafflecopter giveaway
now let's link up!
spread the love is a weekend wrap up party.
share with us ANYTHING you have been 
working on, crushing on, making, baking etc. this week.
this party has NO RULES.
rules are too hard for me.
if you want to link up a URL, feel free!

however, 
i would REALLY REALLY love it if you follow my blog in some manner.
check out ways to follow in the sidebar.
if you like the party, add a button or a link somewhere to your blog!
not required, just nice to do...help spread the love!




love notes by lauryn

the party will last from friday morning to monday morning each week.
now, have fun and have a great weekend!

Thursday, April 5, 2012

stay beautiful day five: blue plaid shirt & belt

better late than never, right???
i know this post was supposed to be up on tuesday.
it wasn't.
so i promised wednesday.
still wasn't up.
thought it would be here this morning?
nope.
all i have to say is, 
dang school!

so here it is on a thursday evening, 
stay beautiful day four.
here's

if you missed them.
three more t-swift days left to go.
next one will be on MONDAY!
because tomorrow is the start of the link party and a new giveaway!
can't wait to see you tomorrow!

so on to my inspiration:

and my look:






shoes: ross
pants: pac sun
shirt: hollister
belt: kohl's
headband: banana republic
bracelets: handmade & gifts

and a huge thank you to you all for being so understanding when times get busy and posting gets sparse.
i try to give my time to the blog to keep awesome posts coming, and sometimes they come fewer and farther between than i want.
so thanks for understanding!!

have a lovely day, see you tomorrow!
{love} lauryn 

Tuesday, April 3, 2012

stay beautiful day four: casual sweater

welcome back to another day of taylor fashion!
incase you missed them,

my inspiration:

and my take on the outfit:
it was dang cold outside ps.






short and sweet today, 
come back tomorrow for another
&
don't forget to enter the current giveaway!
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