I hope you guys have enjoyed this week’s diary of a wellness retreat! Read more »
It’s hard to believe that the retreat is almost over…it feels like just yesterday that I arrived at Sagrada. The last day starts with another hike – this one more invigorating than the previous morning. Read more »
- -May 18, 2013, 1:13PM
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Dear Katie, if you had been caught picking a "wild" golden poppy you would have been heavily fined, like to the tune of $500 soooooo please do NOT encourage your readers to go to California to pick the flora and fauna. Being a 4th generation Native Californian I find it very bad practice, and if I had seen you I would have probably slapped you along side your head for it.
- -May 16, 2013, 1:31PM
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Thanks Katie! The winner has been contacted - stay tuned :)
I usually wear my hair the exact same way every day: down. But when hot weather hits, sometimes wearing your hair down just doesn’t fly. Read more »
- -May 16, 2013, 7:03PM
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could you ask that first lady how she got her hair bleached that color? I love the silver color of it! xx ~Taylor www.forsurejadore.com
- -May 16, 2013, 3:34PM
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Love all of these look! I'm seriously going to have to try these out for summer xoxo erosenbloom16.blogspot.com
Our morning yoga class on Saturday was followed by one of the most amazing lunches I’ve ever had. It was a salad bar with everything I’d want to have in a salad – quinoa, fresh tomatoes, broccoli, homemade pickled beets and brie cheese with an incredible kumquat compote made by Eva. Read more »
- -May 15, 2013, 11:59AM
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Miss you lady xoxo
- -May 15, 2013, 11:45AM
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That salad bar looks so delicious!
Our day begins with a meditative walk. Heel to toe, heel to toe. Feel the earth beneath your feet, let it ground you. Read more »
- -May 16, 2013, 9:14AM
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It saddens me that nothing like this is in England - especially in and around London. The city drains me, I feel my creativity sort of slip through my fingers, being pulled by the hum and drum of the metropolis when I don't do yoga and walk and escape it every now and then. I love Free People and everything the brand stands for. I hope some day to stay in America, maybe even write and work and explore for such a beautiful company. Oh, sweet dreams. Beautiful retreat, it's now on my bucket list. x
- -May 15, 2013, 1:42PM
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This place looks like heaven! What a great way to de-stress. Thanks for the tip. Sign me up!
I just returned from a weekend long yoga retreat at Sagrada Wellness in California. Read more »
- -May 13, 2013, 12:56PM
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Thank you so much Summer! xoxo
- -May 13, 2013, 11:31AM
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Posts like THIS are reasons why I absolutely freaking love the fp bloggers! I'm sitting here in my office in Texas soaking up all these little moments and details from Julia's post and I am just so relaxed. It's such a nice way to start my Monday morning while I sip on hot tea. I'm already looking forward to reading part 2 :)
If you’re naturally fair-skinned, like I am, spring can be a somewhat difficult transition period. Read more »
- -May 12, 2013, 8:18PM
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Would this streak/come off if you were sweating while wearing it?
- -May 10, 2013, 10:54AM
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Made my own with a shimmery bronzer for festivals and when I'm feeling fun :) LOVED the results! So much more natural looking than self tanner.
The uses for coconut oil are seemingly endless. Not only is it one of my favorite beauty products, but I’ve read and been told that there are benefits to eating a spoonful of it every day. Read more »
- -May 15, 2013, 10:30PM
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This made my hair feel amazing! I ombre my hair with bleach so my hair is very dry at the ends. I tried putting this on my ends, left it for an hour, and I couldn't believe how soft and shiny my hair got. Thank you so very much!
- -May 06, 2013, 12:59PM
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Here's a great blog post from a sports nutritionist blog on the benefits for athletes of regularly including organic extra-virgin coconut oil in their diets. It's a great blog, not just for athletes necessarily either, but also for those who want to embrace healthy eating in general: http://www.apexnutritionllc.com/fuelrightblog/2011/05/09/not-another-case-of-the-mondays-organic-coconut-oil-for-energy/
Sandal season is here, and it’s important that we’re confident of the feet we’ll be showing off all spring and summer. I don’t usually get pedicures – I actually prefer to give myself a spa-like treatment all on my own. Read more »
- -May 03, 2013, 7:38PM
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I need this now! So glad the internet can't see my feet at the moment :P
- -Apr 30, 2013, 12:52PM
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Leisa -- absolutely! You can use all olive oil.. you can also sub in almond or grapeseed oil :)
Everyone has their own scent, a scent that goes well with their personality and spirit and makes them a little more magical than what they are already. It’s the scent that catches people’s breath when you walk by, a scent that’s reminiscent of who you are. Read more »
- -May 06, 2013, 2:44AM
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I used to be somewhat of a perfume hoarder. With so many lovely scents out there to choose from, how could I pick just one?? But my favorite for the past few years is TOCCA's Stella. It's light but complex with citrusy & musky notes which I think makes it perfect for both day & night.
- -May 05, 2013, 7:00AM
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As a night perfume I love Ultraviolet by Paco Rabbane! It's a bit mysterious and intuitive which I love! And I think it is ultra-feminine and ultra-sensual! It contains the note of violet, amber, vanilla, rose and jasmine. I haven't found my day-time scent yet but I hope I will! I think my inclination lies on rosy scents!
We are huge fans of the ponytail here at Free People. It’s a hairstyle that looks effortless and playful, but chic at the same time. Today I want to share with you a little secret to make your ponytail look longer and fuller. I’ve been doing this trick for years and am always looking for people to share it with. Read more »
- -May 16, 2013, 6:10AM
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well, I do something like that but it can fool you even from the side ;-) I'm spanish and I don't know if I'll be able to explain myself well (I apologize for any mistake I make), but I'll try my best! okay, let's do this! if you want that your hair looks longer...well, it's the easiest thing to do: you just need to grab a little more than half of all your hair up (as if you were about to put them in a ponytail), but leave some down - your goal is that the hair you leave down has the "size"/measure/wide of a current ponytail . I turn it around itself once, so it leaves a thing like a bun in the middle of your head but with a "tail" of its own, and then I secure it with a hairgrip. your hair looks longer because you are not using all your hair, just some, so the real length of your hair is the one who "rules" the do. you have to try different ways, I mean, you have to check how much hair do you need to pick up, at what "point of your head" you have to twist it... each head is unique, and each hair is unique as well! so now that you know how I do it, just try and find YOUR right way to do it :) hope this trick helps you all! :)
- -May 05, 2013, 6:38PM
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we have the same necklace!!!!
The word “refresh” has such a good sound to it. It makes me think of leaping into a cool pool on the hottest of summer days. This face & body mist brings about that same feeling – and it has major benefits for your skin. Read more »
- -May 15, 2013, 11:46PM
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Wow! A simple, easy, inexpensive and natural way to refresh our skin. I must try this! Thanks :)
- -May 14, 2013, 5:45PM
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Wow, this looks great! Will have to try this one, as I have a huge aloe plant on my dressing table which I could use! Does it keep for a week if you use fresh aloe? Feel free to check out my facial oil giveaway up on my blog! http://patterns4life.blogspot.co.uk/2013/05/birthday-giveaway.html
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