What is LiketoKnow.it + How to Shop Posts

Hi Lovelies,

I feel like this information may be long over due for it's explanation, but I'm going to fix that so you all understand what the heck I'm talking about when I say "LIKEtoKNOW.it."

You're probably asking yourself what is LIKEtoKNOW.it? Don't worry I promise you, you are not alone in this. LTK.it is a monetization platform for us influencer to keep track of what our audience is loving and shopping from our content we're sharing. Basically, it's a way to share our looks or anything that is really with our followers and have them shop it for us influencers to make a small commission. Pretty sweet right?! Now, don't start thinking "dang, Laura's rich" because I most definitely am not, lol. When I say small it's a small profit, but hey it's something and I know I'm thankful for it! Before I started my influencing journey and even still today I use this app to discover great finds by others to shop and get those details brought to me in a simple screenshot on my mobile device.

THE STEPS

1. DOWNLOAD the app "LIKEtoKNOW.it"

*it's free

2. SEARCH your favorite influencers, i.e. "LACELOVEANDLAURA"

3. FOLLOW them!

4. SCREENSHOT images

*on IG, FB, Pinterest, Twitter, blogs... anywhere you see an imagine with the heart icon or the caption read anything about ltk.it in the description - that photo is enable and can be shopped in the app.

For instance take this photo above. All you would have to do to shop in the app is screenshot it! It shows that it's enabled in the liktoknow.it app because it has the logo in the bottom corner. Also, like I mentioned if a photo doesn't have this logo (which happens often) it still may be shopable, just take a glimpse into the influencer's caption and it'll tell you right there :)

IT'S THAT EASY!

I'm not lying to you when I say it's the easiest thing ever! I absolutely how amazing this app is, simply for the convenience of having everything at your fingertips. If you would like a little more explanation of this feature, just watch my YT tutorial of LIKEtoKNOW.it! I take you through step by step what you need to do in order to help you find those things you see your favorite influencers sharing.

#Lifestyle

Disney Aladdin Premiere + Giveaway

Hi ya "Street Rats,"

I'm just kidding, but I had to seeing is I got to attend the Disney Aladdin premiere that was hosted by MAC Disney Springs last week! You read correctly, the PREMIERE! Like who am I, I don't even know. I just know that I'm very grateful to have been given this opportunity. My handsome brother, Rob, attended the event with me. It was really nice to have a night out with him. Even though we live so close, our schedules are both so crazy that we hardly get to see one another. We had a great time being all spruced up together. The night was so wonderful and lived beyond any expectations that I had. They truly did an amazing job putting all of it together.

The Start of the Evening

To kick start the night, we all had to check in at the MAC store by 4:30p. You know make sure they got their head count to keep track of us all throughout the night. What was so fun though and unexpected was that they were giving us all mini makeovers using the Aladdin collection by MAC! So flipping cool! We were the first to see and feel the collection. The makeup you guys is phenomenal! I'm not kidding. All the colors are so beautiful, and will look great on any skin tone. I didn't have them do too much to me seeing I already had done my face prior. We just added a few of the products to my current look. I ended up wearing "Rajah" lips along with "Jewels on Jewels" gloss. So so pretty!

Private Screening

Once we were done getting beautified, it was cocktail hour at Wolf Gang Puck's. WGP just got a new location at Disney Springs by the way, it's much bigger and definitely looks nice. It's nothing crazy fancy incase you're visiting on vacation from the parks, but it def has a classier vibe then it use to have. From here it was MOVIE TIME! Y'all when I'm saying we saw the movie before anyone, we really saw the movie before anyone! It hadn't even premiered in LA yet, how amazing?! And can you say #CelebrityStatus thank you!

The movie was spectacular and I'm not just saying that for this post. I truly loved every minute of it. I felt like all the actors did an amazing job at their roles. I didn't know who any of them were besides Will Smith, and I'm gonna give him credit. He had some pretty big shoes to fill and live up to for this role, and I think he did a fabulous job. I do believe he was directed to try and play it as close to Robin Williams as he could, and not that it was bad in any means I just wish they would've let him play it a little more how he really is or you like "Fresh Prince."

You 100% need to go see this movie though! It is done so beautifully and the colors within the scenes and costumes, gorgeous. It's very musically done. So if you enjoy singing and dancing, you enjoy the movie. Also, it's modernized very well and there's a strong sense of women empowerment, but I don't feel as if it's over kill. Some may feel differently, but I thought Princess Jasmine had a nice enhancement given to her from the cartoon. I'm going again and taking Larry with me. That's how much I liked it.

After Party

Now for the most fun of the evening, the after party. This was held at the waterfront right there in between The Boathouse and The Hanger Bar. Not only did they have the party set up for us, they transported us into the city of Agrabah! It was so elaborate and the decor was spot on to make you feel as if you were some where else for the evening. We got to mingle with other influencers and take plenty of photos. They had the Geni's lamp set up in the Cave of Wonders and also the Magic Carpet soaring the horizon of the city for us to photo op with. Drinks and appetizers were catered by The Boathouse, which were delicious. I've been wanting to go there to try it out, and now I definitely want to since I know how amazing everything tasted that they were handing out this night.

You probably are wondering what else could we of possibly experienced? Not only did MAC set all of this up for us for a night of amazement, they gifted us all the complete Aladdin collection! I was so ecstatic, and couldn't believe this. This one a step they took that was above ad beyond and so so generous. I've been playing with it all every day since then, lol. So many beautiful looks can be created. Oh and I think I forgot to mention, these colors were all used on Princess Jasmine in the movie! How cool!

GIVEAWAY

What you all have been waiting for! For that one lucky person, that "Diamond in the Rough" I'll be GIFTING this entire collection from MAC! By reading this post and subscribing to my blog your already one jump ahead ;) Just make sure to leave your IG handle in the comments below so I know you were here. Head to my Instagram for the full rules - it's all listed on my Aladdin post there!

This collection is valued over $300 and these products have already started to sell out. You do not want to miss your chance at owning this special edition set.

*You also are going to want to head over to my YouTube to subscribe, and follow me on the LIKEtoKNOW.it app to complete the other steps as well.

I truly appreciate you all taking the time to enter and continuously sharing your love and support.

Good luck to you all!

Watch the inside scoop about the event and see the makeup reveal!

Shop my look and the Aladdin collection below

#Disney #Lifestyle

"Good Vibes Only"

Hi friends,

Today's post is something very different from what you're use to hearing from me. I had an opportunity to take part in a meditation experience that the Four Seasons Orlando is now offering. It's called a "Sound Bath." A therapy treatment through the vibrations of sound. I know right, who knew. This experience was definitely different from anything I've done before, and I'm going to go into detail below.

Sound Bath

So I'm sure y'all are wondering what exactly is a "Sound Bath?" I know I was prior to getting to experience it. This "Good Vibes Only" event was all done through vibrational sound therapy. You're still probably pretty curious, am I right? For centuries, this technique has been used to help in the aid of stress and tension to help in the healing process and let it go. It's a natural way to release the negative energy and let the good vibes roll. It's so easy, and I can agree, to let the stress of our daily lives way us down, and with this treatment it allows you to take the time for yourself to let your mind stop thinking. Hard to do? It's different for everyone. You can read more in depth in this article Four Seasons Orlando has shared, click HERE.

My Experience

Seeing that this was my first experience with any form of meditation, it felt very strange for me. Y'all know that I am a very busy person, always on the go. So trying to find time to sit and meditate really isn't an option for me. The fact that I got to do this alone the other felt great in itself. Now the event was in a group setting so we experienced it a little differently than what you would individually going to the resort for an appointment. We were set up in one of the fitness studios with our yoga mats formed into a circle. We each had an initial "cleansing" moment prior to laying down for the main portion of the treatment. To be honest it was hard for me to stop thinking. So many things were running through my head, and as the vibrations of the sound filled the room somehow it did help me just stop. It was so nice to have this moment of relaxation, where everything basically stopped for me. Nothing running through my head, no where to be, nothing to worry about, completely nothing! As my breathing deepen, my body became more heavy and it almost felt as if I was sinking into the floor. I started to get chills throughout my body, I'm not sure if it was that my body was so relaxed and heart rate slowed or if it was just cold in the room lol. Once this started it was a little distracting for me to stay in my peaceful mindless mode. I really am interested it experiencing it on my own to get the full effect!

After the vibrational group sound treatment, we had a private luncheon with everything specially thought up to help enlighten our moods. Light and refreshing courses. I will say, I stepped outside my box and tried it all... even though I had no clue what some of it was lol. Y'all I am like the pickiest eater ever, so I was quite proud of myself for trying everything. I will admit I enjoyed most of it all though.

The Resort

OMG y'all the Four Seasons is insanely beautiful! So luxurious and high class. Def a place I'd love to surround myself with in my everyday life, but let's be real that's not me. I mean in my dreams, heck yeah lol. Super elegant and everyone was so nice. This was my first time getting to be there and explore the resort. The resort in itself is a vacation destination that would for sure take yourself out of the daily grind. I can't wait to plan a staycation with my babes here!

So maybe give yourself a little time for you today. Just 15 minutes to let yourself be with your thoughts only. Find what makes you happy and feel at ease and allows you to drift away from it all.

Happy World Meditation Day!

#Lifestyle