I always love giving jewelry as a gift. Maybe it’s cliché, but I always feel like it comes from the heart… giving someone you love a beautiful adornment to wear on their body; something to keep forever; something to remind them of the relationship you share. Read More
Author: fp brigette
Ayurveda Journal, Week 5: Finding My Way
Upon first meeting Lilavati, she told me that she feels that every woman who is meant to be at Temple of the Lotus will somehow find her way there. While my original intention that day was to find out what Lilavati and the temple were all about so that I could share an inspiring story on the blog… it quickly became clear that my presence there was so much more. Read More
Element Gift Guide: Fire
Earth, air, fire, water. Which one of these speaks most to you? The fire person has a natural flame about her. Read More
Free People Models Off Duty
This week, I caught Sheila, Alena, and Mila on their lunch breaks (thanks, ladies!) to document their off-duty style. These girls are forever inspiring in the way that they outfit themselves; the pieces that they put together to make a complete look. Read More
Soul Ignitor: Meet Liana
Have you ever met one of those people who just radiates all things beautiful and good from the inside out? Someone who makes you feel happy and energized, yet relaxed, just by being in his or her presence? That’s Liana. Read More
Instagram To Follow: milesoflight
Instagram is an incredible tool. Personally, I use it mainly to stay in the know with relatives and friends, old and new. But every once in a while I’ll stumble upon an Instagram account of a person I don’t yet know anything about… and I’ll find myself so lost in the gallery that it would be a disservice not to hit follow. Read More
Creating A Plantlife Thanksgiving Centerpiece
The dining room table is an integral part of Thanksgiving. Read More
5 Reasons To Love Kale (+ Kale Chips Recipe)
It seems that kale has become one of the popular kids these days. Just a few years ago I had never even heard of it, and now it’s consistently the first vegetable on my food shopping list each week. Different foods can certainly become fads for a period of time, but I personally don’t think kale is one of them. Read More
Spotlight: Vegan Leather
I remember when I put on a vegan leather jacket for the very first time. My style has always been really feminine and girly, and with this one flip of a switch, I simply — and suddenly — felt cool. The look of leather is incredible in its ability to do such a thing. Read More
Simple Decor Idea: Plants & Kitchenware
Plants and kitchenware. It only seems natural that I would combine these things for a way to decorate the home… I always try to surround myself with nature in any way possible, and in the last few years I’ve acquired an ever-growing collection of vintage kitchenware. It somewhat saddens me to keep all of my gorgeous glasses hidden in the kitchen cabinet when they’re not in use, so I discovered another use for them: as planters. Read More
Ayurveda Journal, Week 4: Skincare (& Mind-care) Routine
It’s been a full month since I’ve been introduced to the world of Ayurveda. I don’t know that my life has drastically changed just yet, but I’ve made changes — both external and internal — that I can feel have already started to get me moving in the right direction. (An interesting side note: I just accidentally typed “I don’t know that my mind has drastically changed just yet” – instead of “life”… So fitting, as my mind is the apparent cause of my need for healing). Read More
Get The Look: Tuxedo Girl Makeup
Our new lookbook — Tuxedo Girl — is up on our site, and it’s all about a feminine take on a masculine look. The styling is simple, with classic black and white mixed with a fun pop of shine or lace here and there. Our model Ieva looks cool and pretty as ever, with natural hair and the slightest hint of makeup. The natural look is not always the easiest to achieve, so I turned to our lovely Makeup artist Deanna Hagan to give us the lowdown on how to get this raw, cool-girl look for ourselves!