by Tara Mackey | Blogroll, Discounts, Give Back, Happiness, Health, Mental Health, My Organic Life, Product Reviews, Videos, YouTube
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Currently I take around 35 different kinds of supplements and tinctures per day, only some of which I’ve previously touched on in my blog.
These herbs range in everything from supplements for anti-aging, to cancer prevention, to ones for my skin, hair, and nails, to supplements for my energy level, anxieties, stress, and better rest. These natural herbs are sometimes for specific ailments, which range from moderate to severe joint and muscle pain from scoliosis and rheumatoid arthritis to stressful situations like big meetings or a long journey. Without taking these supplements, it would be (and for a long time, had been!) absolutely impossible for me to do yoga, exercise, hike, surf, swim or participate in many of the daily activities that I truly enjoy now.
When I tell people that I take 35 supplements per day, I always get the same question, “ Isn’t that expensive?”
It sure is! Although I give myself a cap per month on my supplements, it’s always nice (but often times really hard) to find good deals on things that I take a lot of – like amino acids, collagen, fish oil, and A-D vitamins.
So when Life Equals reached out to me to be their Brand Ambassador, I couldn’t have been more excited. Not only does Life Equals provide different kinds of vitamins and supplements at an affordable price, they wanted to help me bring home that message to you with EXTRA discounts on one time and monthly purchases, just for reading!
Life Equals is also a One For One Wellness Company, meaning that for every vitamin you buy, Life Equals donates a multivitamin to children who need it in 44 countries and 33 states in the USA. I absolutely love this aspect of giving back, which you rarely find in the vitamin world.
Today I’d like to take a minute to focus on Life Equals Focus & Energy blend of essential herbs, amino acids and B vitamins. The Organic Life & Life Equals have collaborated on a short video that details more about how Focus & Energy can help your life, improve your body on your journey, and help you achieve your goals, as well as provided you with a coupon code for a one time or monthly purchase of any Life Equals vitamins!
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Not only are you providing vitamins for children in need with your purchase, you’re donating to the best cause of all: your self and your health. Check out the short version of the video below and head over to Life Equals site to get your ticket to a healthier life today.
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by Tara Mackey | Blogroll, Fashion, Green Beauty, Health, My Organic Life, Press
Happy Weekend!
I had a lovely little interview with Jewel Toned that I am so happy to share with you!
Click on over to see what inspires me, what I do for money, what my favorite thing to do for fun is, and what’s next for me… 🙂
Thanks a bunch to Jewel Toned for the thoughtful and lovely questions.
by Tara Mackey | Beauty, Blogroll, DIY, Fashion, Green Beauty, Green Makeup, My Organic Life, My Photography, Product Reviews
Hey loves!
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I’ve often been asked about my signature “look” this past season: a natural, relaxed, fresh-faced inspired daytime look that I often spruce up even for nighttime by adding a bit of darker eyeshadow. Here is the daytime version, though – all makeup used is natural or organic and contains no harsh chemicals or synthetic ingredients.
Prep:
+ Waxelene on lips, eyebrows, eyelids and a light coating to moisturize the face.
Foundation:
+ Gressa Corrective Serum Foundation in 05
+ Contoured with
+ Gressa Contouring Bronzer Serum
Blended with:
+ EcoTools Large Powder Brush
+ RMS Beauty Buriti Bronzer on Cheeks & Eyelids
+ Alima Pure Concealer in Olive
+ La Bella Figura Highlighter in Brazillian Denise on Cheekbones, Lips, Under Eyes and Nose
Eyes:
+ Alima Pure Natural Definition Mascara
+ Alima Pure Fine Liner Concealer Brush
+ Anastasia Beverly Hills Brow Powder Duo
Lips:
+ Nudus Australia Lipstick in Halo
Jewelry:
+ Gem Remedy necklace in Rose Quartz and 24k Gold for love, self empowerment and passionate livelihood.
Music:
+ Know Us Remix by Jillian Ann (download here)
What’s your favorite natural daytime look? I’d love to hear in the comments!
by Tara Mackey | Blogroll, Fashion, My Organic Life, Product Reviews, Videos, YouTube
Jewel Toned has become one of my absolute favorite companies. Not only because they promote sexy shape wear that’s meant to be shown off, instead of hidden (what an incredible concept!) but because they’re truly comfortable, wearable and fashion-forward. Check out the last post where I went hiking with Jewel Toned here.
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In this post, I’m thrilled to show you how I wear my latest Jewel Toned piece casually at home with Raels in between catching up on reading! Admittedly, reading – my favorite pastime – has been more difficult lately because I am involved in some projects I have to dedicate a ton of time to, including my first major movie role in Los Angeles!! I’ll be working with some of my favorite writers, directors, actors and actresses in the world, and I couldn’t be more grateful (or happy!) I had my fitting yesterday, so the dream has finally sunk in: it’s really happening!! 😀 😀
Love love love love love.
by Tara Mackey | Beauty, Blogroll, Discounts, Green Beauty, My Organic Life, My Photography, Product Reviews, Videos
Portland bred Schmidt’s Natural Deodorant has set new standards for deodorant: a luxurious feel, health-conscious formulation, captivating scents, and an experience that outlasts the competition.
In addition to being loaded with parabens and other nasties, many regular, “mall” deodorants have been linked to cancer. In addition to emerging evidence, results support the possible involvement of aluminum ions in inflammatory perturbations of breast cancer, suggesting aluminum accumulation in breasts as a possible risk factor for oxidative/inflammatory of breast cells, and the cancer itself.
I don’t have to worry at all with Schmidt’s, which aside from being totally free of anything toxic, has helped me tremendously, tried and true, for over half a year. Made with all natural shea butter, arrowroot powder, baking soda, cocoa butter and vitamin E, it gets my absolute stamp of approval. Schmidt’s stops odor in it’s tracks, nourishes my skin, smells great and has been my go-to solution for freshness. See where I take it and how I use it in my new video:
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Through the month of October, grab your own Schmidt’s Deodorant at 20% OFF in one of these incredibly refreshing scents (or Fragrance-Free) with Coupon Code ORGANICLIFESCHMIDTS at Checkout!
Stay fresh, naturally!
Be Happy. Stay Weird. Live Well.
by Tara Mackey | Beauty, Blogroll, Fashion, Green Beauty, Green Makeup, Hindu Doggie, Music, My Dog, My Organic Life, Videos, YouTube
Even though it doesn’t mean much for Southern California weather, I absolutely adore fall. It’s my favorite time to go hiking. Honestly, even though it’s totally necessary most days (or the 112 degree days) of summer, hiking in very short shorts always weirds me out (hi snakes, critters, spiders, brush, thorns and everything else in between!) and I always seem to be caught in something a little too big for me, with lots of flowy flaws for nature-times. So it was the perfect time to pick up some fall friendly yoga and hiking gear – something longer than shorts but shorter than pants – to keep me cool, as well as calm and collected during my favorite exercise with Raelie.
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You can check out the video I shot in my Jewel Toned to see how the street smart biker shorts wear during my recent hike.
Jewel Toned is shapewear made for every day. Also based in LA, I absolutely love this go-getting brand. Every single piece is designed to be worn on the outside (ok… maybe not the panties? 😉 ) It hugs curves perfectly while also “tucking in” undesirable areas. These bike shorts are a new yoga staple for me. Besides the cute design, butt hugging curves and the fact that they’re totally comfortable, these shorts don’t give you the dreaded cameltoe, which means these forward thinking women really have their shiz together. No chance of embarrassment – just you hiking, running, walking, jogging, yoga-ing with your perfect self.
At first I topped it off with a long sleeved, Quad-Tiger flowy box top from Wildlife Works – but it’s still a little too warm here for those! I managed to get a few photos in it, though, which is amazing because Wildlife Works is one of my favorite brands of all time. Go check out all the awesome work they do through REDD+ and their incredible humanitarian efforts to bring not just awareness, but to make better solutions to poverty and conservation, as well as create jobs. The company also finances the development of small businesses such as an eco-clothing factory, and sustainable charcoal production and distribution.
She sure does make some silly faces. 🙂
I call this one “kiss the puppy pose”.
I also broke my Ombu Lifestyle shoes out again since it’s not sandal weather anymore! I forgot how much I totally adore them! First of all, they plant a tree for every single purchase.
Second, they’re eco-friendly themselves.
Third, they’re run by women. 3 sisters in fact.
Doesn’t get much better.
Either getting into or out of tree-pose. . . Raelie is in “catch me if you can” pose.
Whats your favorite thing about fall? Who do you turn to for yoga gear and shape wear? I’d love to hear in the comments!
Happy Autumn everyone!
