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2016 Recap Video

12/31/2016 By Sarah Leave a Comment

Another year has come and gone. A year of highs and lows, of new friends and old, of adventures that will forever last in memory, and experiences that took my breath away. Whatever happened this last year, whether good or bad, I’m left smiling when I make our annual recap video. I don’t want to hate the year, or have an attitude of disappointment. I look back fondly at all the things that have come to pass. I’m thankful, even for the hard times, having taught me to be wiser, stronger, and to persevere. To see the beauty in where I am now, and to chase my dreams furiously.

I don’t need to think about all the if’s and when’s, because I’m celebrating all the things that made me grow this year. That’s what NYE is about- not saying fuck it to your last year, but saying thank you. If we don’t look back in appreciation, taking this chance to learn from a whole year of our life, we will never be the person we aim to be. You can’t be a better version of yourself without appreciating the person that you once were. You can cry about it, scream, or laugh. But acknowledge your last year, and say THANK YOU. You were alive, you were loved, you had a chance to become whatever it is you dream of becoming. And you never have to give up. 2017 starts tomorrow, and you will continue to chase your dreams and make new ones. And I hope our 2016 recap inspires you to do just that.

Happy New Year, friends. I SERIOUSLY love you!

xx Sarah

Sarah Loven X Dove for NYE

12/26/2016 By Sarah 2 Comments

Making big plans for NYE day and the party that night! That not only means planning my outfits and hair styles ahead of time (which includes lots of rose gold to match my pink hair), but preparing for the effects of the long day! With all the holiday hustle happening between shoots and parties, I’m relying on my new favorite dry shampoo from Dove to save my holiday hair style. This gives me an extra day or two without having to wash and restyle, and I’m a big fan of getting as much use out of a hair-do as possible. Thank you, Dove, for partnering with me for this!

My first impression after trying the Dove Refresh+Care Detox and Purify Dry Shampoo, was just “YES”! Big name and epic results. It sprayed on lightly, but with amazing even coverage. And it left my hair smooth and weightless, not dense and chalky feeling like other Dry Shampoos. Best part is that it’s formulated for all hair types and colors, and cleanses and removes oils, without leaving visible residue.

How to use:

Step 1: Shake can before and during use. Spay on lifted sections of dry hair, 8-12 inches from roots, where hair is most oily.

Step 2: Massage through roots to absorb oil evenly.

Step 3: Brush through for hair that is revived and clean.

 It’s available for purchase at mass retailers such as, Walmart.com, CVS.com, and Target.com for $3.99! A must have to keep in your purse!

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Definitely Rose

12/22/2016 By Sarah 2 Comments

Sometimes, just when you think things aren’t going your way, everything comes together to create magic. That’s what happened for this shoot. I had a dress I’d been waiting to style, a partnership with Bronzallure, and just a tiny bit of time between other holiday work. This season has been the busiest of my year, and I was pretty much ready to escape to the nearest wide open place and create something that made ME happy.

The sun was almost setting and we had no idea how high we had to hike to get to the summit with the view I’d seen so many times from the highway. I had to hike in a dress, nonetheless. When we got to the tiny peak, I was worried. It wasn’t much space to shoot, I had to put on heels and try to balance on the rocks with steep edges that dropped off to nowhere, and the sun was almost gone. I was pretty certain it was a wasted effort, and that the photos wouldn’t turn out.

Queue the perfect post-sunset colors that painted the mountains the same color as my hair, and a dress that matched perfectly with the tones. The icing on the cake was the rose gold jewelry from Bronzallure, styled to complete holiday perfection. It was like looking at the world through rose colored glasses. I could have chosen an easier spot to shoot, as much of my client work demands, but I was determined to do something that inspired me, and I’m ever so glad I did. These have to be some of my favorite photos this season!

The gorgeous Bronzallure collection I wear is called Alba, and features cultured mother of pearl, and 18k rose gold plated Brozallure patented blend. As they claim, luxury has never been so affordable! And I’m obsessed with the way the rose gold collection styles so easily with all my outfits, dressed up or down. Just a touch of rose goes a very long, luxe way.

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Cozy Holiday Dreaming

12/17/2016 By Sarah 2 Comments

We have officially put up our big Christmas tree outside, decorated and all! We were a little behind this year with all the business of work, but I’m finally in full on festive mode, thanks to lights hanging everywhere, holiday music streaming, and cozy sweater weather. I’ve refreshed the Airstream with some new pillows (if you liked my previous ones, I’m selling them!) that warm up the space with a rosy glow. Mauve is making it’s way everywhere throughout my wardrobe and decor, as you might have noticed. And I’m obsessed with touches of copper to accent it all. I’m stuck in perpetual nesting mode once it gets chilly outside. I just want to create the coziest space to snuggle up in blankets and sip on European drinking chocolate.

I like to go out and experience the holiday buzz, then come back in the evening to have a stay home date night with Josh. I recently learned what Wassail is (“here we come a’Wassailing”), and have been making my own spiced holiday drink to sip on. Spiked of not, it’s so yummy poured over ice in a mule mug! See Recipe below… And if you try it out, let me know what you think!

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Iced Holiday Wassail Recipe

1 Part Wassail from Trader Joe’s
1 Part Ginger Beer
Vodka (to taste)
Fresh Squeezed Orange (1 wedge)
Orange Peel for Garnish

Shake before mixing with Ginger Beer, then pour over ice and garnish!

Happy Holidays!

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Sarah Loven X Spell “Oracle”

12/10/2016 By Sarah 4 Comments

Well, can you believe I completely forgot to publish this blog post?! How crazy! Life always seems to be moving so fast, I can hardly keep up! And with Spell launching all of their recent new lines, this shoot feels like forever ago!

It was around this time in 2015 that I got to adventure to Tucson, AZ to shoot part of the Sunset Road Campaign for Spell Designs. And when they reached out again for their more recent collection “Oracle”, I was definitely on board! When I heard it was to be at Korakia Hotel in Palm Springs, I was even more excited. It was one of the magical places on my bucket list to visit, full of Moroccan beauty at every turn.

Day 1, we shot their campaign video, featuring the lovely model Luma Grothe, and partnered up with a great team to bring the shoot to life. We woke up early to 90º F temperatures, and a sun that fried you if you were in it for more than 10 minutes. By noon it was over 100º, and we pushed through with team effort to create the magic to be seen in photos and our film. With wet towels around our necks, umbrellas to keep us in the shade, and ice bags for our cameras as they over heated, we beat the Palm Springs desert heat and retreated to the warm (but slightly cooler than the air) pool as the sun set in the background of mountain and palm trees.

Day 2, the big team headed out, and our Ready Gypset Go crew stayed to shoot the follow up photos. It was just as hot, and impossible to bare standing in the sun for more than a few minutes before seeking shade. Even early in the morning before anyone woke up, it was at least 90º. But to be out and about and have the whole resort to ourselves was totally dreamy. Between the dizzying heat and the gorgeous views, I felt like somehow I’d woken up in a dream in a moroccan villa. The sun crept over the clay rooftops and cast palm tree shadows on the ground, and I felt perfectly in place draped in Spell’s new collection. Josh and I wandered around the sleepy villa, taking it all in and capturing tons of photos of every beautiful nook and cranny. (Check out my grand tour of Korakia!)

We pulled together with all our strength and skill, and wrapped the shoot by noon- the peak of the day and heat. The ground by that time radiated like a clay oven, and burned my feet through my sandals, and even melted the sole of Josh’s shoe off! I’d never experienced such heat, except maybe in the Salt Flats of Death Valley. It was bliss to head straight for the moroccan pool, where we crashed under an umbrella to regain our strength, and munch on cheeses and pistachios.

I’ll definitely remember this place and the shoot vividly!

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