I have teamed up with Linda’s Photography in Delano  this year to do makeup for what they call “Glam Sessions.” They are Senior Photo Sessions that are closer to 4 hours with as many outfit and background changes as you want in that time and you get to work with me as your makeup artist to achieve awesome fun and glam looks that you wouldn’t normally do on your own. You can also have a hair stylist there if you want more awesome hair options.

I love doing makeup for senior pictures, because it seems like just yesterday that I was getting mine done, and I remember how EXCITED I was for them. For most girls this is the one big photo shoot just for themselves they’ll ever experience. So, I think Glam Sessions are a fabulous idea because why not make it extra special and fun!?

Here are some tips if you are doing your own makeup for your photo session.

Hope you all enjoyed this video and found it helpful if you are going to be having your photos taken. If you are a Senior in highschool and are going to be graduating in 2014-check out what Linda’s Photography has to offer and maybe I’ll see you at your Glam Session!

Love,

Lauren

I hope everyone is having an amazing month of May. I am LOVING the warmer weather. As the saying goes, “You really appreciate something when it’s gone.” It has  been such a long winter…and now that warm weather is here, I feel so happy.

One of the things that always goes along with collecting makeup is organizing. I feel like I’m in a constant state of organizing.  I have found a girls DREAM ORGANIZER! It’s a clear acrylic case called the ICEBOX by Sherriblossom. It is beautiful, sturdy, clear and holds lots of makeup. Many celebrities have this case ..it is the most luxurious of storage units. I’m so lucky! Go check out the cases for yourselves here.

I have switched up the background of my videos. Since all my content is mostly beauty related I decided to change where I film. Hope you guys enjoy this video.

Also, if you missed it, I posted a haul of some new summer accessories, and new lip products I got. If you haven’t seen this video yet, definitely check it out! I found some new $2 ELF lip products that I had to test out and share.

Love,

Lauren

I realize it’s May 7th, but better late than never. I wanted to tell you guys about some of the products that I have loved from the past month. April was a cold , snowy month, but I found some great products this month and re-discovered some things I’ve loved for years.

I hope you enjoy seeing my beauty favorites from April:

One of the most fun things about being a girl, is collecting perfume and picking out a scent to wear each day. I remember even as a little girl, I would look at my grandma’s makeup vanity with perfume bottles and be so intrigued. I’ve always been obsessed with the unique and beautiful glass bottles that women display and use to make themselves smell nice. Now, I house my perfume in a beautiful curio cabinet.

There is one perfume to this day that will always have a special place in my heart, it’s AMOR AMOR by Cacharel. I started using it when I lived in New York, then I work it all the time when I was dating my husband. It’s an amazing scent to me because it brings back so many memories.

Fragrances are sort of magical in that way-they unlock many memories.

Here is my video of some recent perfumes I’ve been loving for the spring and my honest thoughts on each. Some are hits, some are misses.

Here’s a list of fragrances I showed in this video:

http://www.lavanila.com/

http://www.thebodyshop-usa.com/

http://khloeandlamarfragrance.com/home.php

http://www.beyonceparfums.com/

http://www.nyyankeesfragrance.com/

Also check out my Minnesota Zoo Vlog that I filmed last week.

I have two videos to post for you today. The first is a recent “Ulta” Haul. There’s been many new makeup collections coming out and fun new colors for Spring and Summer. I decided to pick up a few new things and wanted to share them with you.

One of my finds is the new Lorac GLOgetter Palette which contains beautiful colors for summer!

Here are my Ulta finds:

You know when someone takes your video camera and decides to make a video and post it on your YOUTUBE CHANNEL?! No? Well..here’s what happened. Hope you enjoy this funny video my husband made.

Thanks for reading and watching!

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I almost always write about products I LOVE. However, over the past few months I have tried a few products that were less than satisfactory. I think it’s important that I share these with all of you so you don’t end up wasting money! I really want to make sure that everything I write about is helpful and honest.

Keep in mind that the following are my opinions, and others may not have had similar experiences with these products. I hope you find this entertaining, funny or helpful!

Thank you so much for watching!

Love,

Lauren

It seems sort of odd to me that I’m posting about achieving softer skin for spring and summer when there is a few feet of snow on the ground where I live. But, it is nearing the end of April , and I am confident that spring WILL get here soon.

We all start showing a little more skin once the warmer weather arrives; softer skin can often make you feel more confident! I wanted to share with  you guys a few awesome products I’ve found and tips I have for achieving softer skin as we approach the spring and summer months.

Enjoy the video:

Thanks for reading and watching! Products are listed in the bottom bar of the video.

Love,

Lauren

One of the most disappointing things is when you paint your nails a beautiful new color only to find out that when you go to take it off, it stains your skin and nails! I painted my nails a beautiful blue color by Sinful Colors, and  when I went to take it off with nailpolish remover, it left me with blue hands!

I made a video showing you how you can avoid this from happening, and what you can do if  it does happen to you! I hope you enjoy!

Another thing I should mention is that I have found that “cheaper” nail polish brands tend to leave staining. Be careful with the color and brand you choose!

Thank you guys so much for reading and watching! I hope you will subscribe if you want to see more blog posts and videos.

Love,

Lauren

Today I wanted to tell you guys about three life changing hair products. I say life changing because they are things that I  have used and was SHOCKED with how they actually changed the texture of my hair.

I had always known about “clarifying” shampoos, and I never really thought they lived up to their claim. I always assumed that they cleaned your hair but didn’t really know just HOW WELL they clean your hair. Also- since my hair is blonde, I was worried that a clarifying shampoo would alter the color and make it look more brassy or something. I was completely wrong; if anything the clarifying shampoo has helped my hair look more bright, and shiny. The color looks better, the texture is better, it feels more voluminous and soft.

The three products that have helped clarify my hair and have Actually made a difference are the:

• T3 Showerhead- which has 8 different pressure settings and a filter inside that helps clean out dirt and chlorine in the water before it hits your skin and hair!
• Kenra Clarifying Shampoo- smells like grapefruits and deep cleans hair removing all buildup from products and water in your hair.
• Philip B  Peppermint and Avacado Clarifying Shampoo- Deep cleans and clarifies but also smells like peppermint and tingles and stimulates your scalp. Great for volume and promoting hair growth.

Here is my video :

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Love,

Lauren

I had a lot of makeup favorites from the month of March. Many of the products I mention in my new video are products I have mentioned previously, but all of these things are either things I used almost every day in the month of March or JUST REALLY REALLY love!!

Hope you enjoy my recent video of March Makeup Favorites!

Makeup Forever Flash Palette: http://www.makeupforever.com/

Sigma Beauty-Persuade Eye Shadow Base: http://www.sigmabeauty.com/?Click=202

Ineke After my own Heart Perfume: http://www.ineke.com/

Love,

Lauren