Today, my loves, I have for you something a bit off the beauty path, but equally as important on the natural path. With some of my nearest and dearest best friends having babies right now, so it seemed like a good idea to collaborate with them to test and trial natural baby products. Over the past few months, one of my beautiful best friends, Michelle, took on the task of trialling natural baby products on her precious 1-year-old to compose {Read More}
The Best in Natural Baby Products: Review on Organic Baby Products for the New Mom
January 25, 2015 by 4 Comments
LPN’s 2014 Holiday Gift Guide Part I: Gifts for the Yogi
December 14, 2014 by 4 Comments
Gorgeous, it’s that time of year again! The Christmas holidays are undoubtably my favourite time of year. Family, good friends, good food, memories, music and love. It doesn’t get much better than that. While I’m packing my bags to get ready to head home for the holidays, I also have been thinking about the LPN gift guide. So, without further adieu, here is Part I of LPN’s 2014 Holiday Gift Guide. Today’s post is for the yogi in your life. You’ll {Read More}
8 Things To Look For In Your Organic Skin Care & Cosmetics – LPN for MindBodyGreen
November 17, 2014 by 16 Comments
Hello Beauties! I wrote this post on MindBodyGreen, and thought I’d share an excerpt here and a link to the original article. It’s an important thing to keep in mind when shopping green beauty — not all green beauty products are created equal! The amount of “green washing” (company’s marketing their products as natural and healthy — even if they’re not) is on the rise as people start to take more care and concern in their products’ ingredients. Therefore, this article {Read More}
Fashionably Green – A Fashion Special on Eco-Conscious Clothing with Guest Blogger Annika
September 3, 2014 by 6 Comments
Today we’re changing it up and heading in the direction of eco-fashion. Since LPN focuses on all aspects of natural living and wellness, it’s interesting to highlight things a bit off the beauty and skincare path once in a while. Today I’m excited to feature a guest post from a fellow eco-blogger, Annika Tibando. Residing in New York, Annika has a passion for fashion – sustainable fashion that is. As we roll out of summer and into the fall, she wraps up for us {Read More}
Best Natural Sunscreen for Face 2014: Annmarie Gianni Sun Love & MyChelle Sun Shield
August 19, 2014 by 7 Comments
I’m well into my summer holiday and thought now was a good time to review two of my fave facial sunscreens. As a fair skinned girl that gets sun-kisses (at least that is what grandma called my freckles), I’m pretty vigilant about protecting my face, neck and chest daily, sun or no sun. But I recommend this kind of protection to even my most bronzed belles. Just because you don’t normally burn, does not mean that you’re not susceptible to sun damage and premature aging! {Read More}
Detox Retreat with Mariagården – A Review (Photos!) + Detox Green Smoothie Recipe!
July 20, 2014 by 10 Comments
One of the most important things you can do for your natural beauty is take time for yourself. This afternoon I am writing you with so much love and gratitude after experiencing a truly magical 5 days at Mariagaården Retreat in Sweden. I have been completely nourished inside and out with amazing raw food, spiritual cleansing and beautiful people. Every cell in my being is feeling brand new and I am excited for what waits around the corner in this {Read More}
Best Natural Shampoos & Conditioners – An LPN Special
June 21, 2014 by 53 Comments
I’m pretty sure I have been testing for this post since last summer. I kid you not. I sent out a tweet about a year ago and was bombarded with products and companies claiming to have the best in haircare. I tried a great many products – some samples and some full bottles. Well loves, I think it’s safe to say, I have found the best of the best in natural haircare and FINALLY will be sharing the results of my {Read More}
Wellbeing Escapes & Shanti~Som Wellbeing Retreat: A Review + Some Heart Opening
June 5, 2014 by 10 Comments
Beauties, I owe you a big thank you. I am so full of gratitude. In fact, I don’t think there has been a time in my life where I have felt more thankful and loved than these past few months. I am thankful for the kindness, compassion and wonderful people that have come into my life over the years. I am thankful for my family, for my friends, for my friends that have turned into family and I am thankful for you reaching {Read More}
A Small but Effective Brand for the Young (California) Girls – California Naturel Review + GIVEAWAY!
May 1, 2014 by 6 Comments
One of the best things about being a natural beauty blogger is finding out about the cool new brands entering the market…before everyone else (which in turn means you beauts get the dish early on too!). As a rule, when companies ask to submit products to LPN for consideration, I am cautious when a brand has only a few products in their line. Sometimes that means they’re still working out the kinks, and in early days I know a lot can change. I {Read More}
Vegan Cuts: The Be Cruelty Free April Box Special Edition Review
April 13, 2014 by 22 Comments
My lovelies, I’ve been away for these past couple weeks focusing on some big changes in my life. It is taking me some time to get my head around what has been happening. While I’m healing, I want to thank you for being so patient and continuing to visit each week. I love my LPN readers. You guys brighten up my day. <3 On with the show! I’ve received a lot of “beauty boxes” in my day – and I {Read More}
Ananda Soul Creations: Beautiful Yoga-Inspired Jewellery for the Boho Babe + GIVEAWAY!
March 16, 2014 by 13 Comments
Beauties! I am over the moon that I am able to share with you this inspirational brand of jewellery, Ananda Soul Creations. Based in Bali, the designer and founder Christina sits down with LPN to give us some details on her beautiful brand, and her lovely self. But beyond that, she has generously partnered with LPN for a fabulous GIVEAWAY. Continue reading to get the details on how you can be the lovely sporting the love-blessed earrings below <3 Why is LPN blogging {Read More}
Spot Treatment, Naturally – Get rid of Acne with Natural & Effective Products
January 26, 2014 by 17 Comments
Over the holidays my skin went absolutely bonkers. I’m used to having fairly clear skin with the occasional spot, but for some reason – holiday treats? less sleep? more wine? long plane rides? hormones? – my skin decided to go on a spotty rampage. I decided that instead of dwelling over it, I would use this opportunity to explore some natural acne fighting products that I had been waiting to try. I have a problem with a lot of acne {Read More}
Cleanse like a Queen with May Lindstrom: The Clean Dirt & The Honey Mud Review
January 8, 2014 by 16 Comments
Today my post is for the natural beauties that live for luxury. It is for those that love the packaging, the efficacy and the rituals of products from the “Crème de la Mer’s” of the beauty world, but would like to do without the chemicals. When it comes to luxury and efficacy in skincare these days, no one seems to do it better than May Lindstrom. May and her products are recreating the way us women think about skincare. Why {Read More}
The Holiday Party Look: “Done Up, Naturally”
December 24, 2013 by 8 Comments
It’s at this time of year that we are looking for the perfect colours and products to compliment our pretty party dresses. Since being back home, I’ve found a selection of products that have been perfect for creating a fresh and natural holiday look. The great thing about this combination is that it can easily transition from a brunch to an evening dinner or party since all the products are buildable. I hope you enjoy my holiday picks! Merry Christmas, {Read More}
The Top 5 Natural Perfumes: Natural “Perfume” for Every Beauty
December 22, 2013 by 32 Comments
Move over Chanel No. 5, there are some new (non-toxic) girls in town! Look it up on the Environmental Working Group’s Cosmetics Database, and you’ll quickly see why artificial fragrance should be kicked out of your beauty routine! Not only is it bad for the environment (all products with fragrance are – everything from conventional laundry detergent, to shampoo and soap), fragrance is also found to be a known human immune toxicant & irritant. Further, conventional fragrances (perfumes) also contain {Read More}
