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"For all of us, becoming indigenous to a place means living as if your children's future mattered, to take care of the land as if our lives, both material and spiritual, depended on it." - Robin Wall Kimmerer, Braiding Sweetgrass

Soles on Fire Boutique

7/7/2017

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I recently purchased these awesome custom crystal shoes from my good friends at SOLES ON FIRE. They were beautiful and amazing and went with my Lularoe Americana outfits perfectly. For the month of July head on over to SOLES ON FIRE and tell Marji that Ana sent you for a 20% off coupon for my shop when you make a purchase from at SOLES ON FIRE.
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CODE from Soles on Fire Boutique
​20% OFF at Lularoe Ana Aiono Dowden
Limit one coupon per customer
​Not Valid with other Sales, Promotions, or Disney Products

​Offer Expires July 31st

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El Buen Cacao

6/9/2017

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When in Idyllwild a couple weeks ago, I stumbled upon this amazing Chocolate Café -
El Buen Cacao. 
The make chocolate straight from cacao beans from Central and South America. They specialize in dark chocolate, but while we were there we ordered some Chocolate Milk Shakes. They were the best shakes I've ever had in my life. The best word to describe the chocolate there is: FRESH!
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EL BUEN CACAO!
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Chocolate is one of my favorite things! It always makes me smile and never disappoints, and this is some of the best chocolate I've ever had.
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Thank You Lularoe

5/12/2017

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I'm glad I have an amazing sister that said yes right away when I asked if she'd help me sell Lularoe.
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I'm surrounded by beautiful, bright women who inspire me to be the best version of myself.
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Photoshoot by Bleudog Fotography
​@ Chateau Adare
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LipSense with Shaye

4/28/2017

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I love my LipSense lip color.
​Not only do they have a variety of gorgeous colors to choose from, but they are long lasting. With a two-year-old who likes to touch my face and kiss my lips throughout the day I need something that won't rub off and I don't have to keep applying.

It is the perfect combination of BEAUTIFUL and PRACTICAL.
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I was first introduced to this amazing brand by my  cousin Laralynn Aiono Defngin, who is a LipSense Representative. Since starting with LipSense she has helped my niece
Shaye Aiono-Campbell become a representative as well. Today and tomorrow
I am lucky enough to host an online party for Shaye. Check out her page: Lasting Lazy Girl Makeup
​You won't regret it!
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Music & Lyrics

4/14/2017

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My Cassette Tape Carly Dress is one of my absolute favorites!

CARLY DRESS
"We all want a cute dress that lets us breathe and move easier, so we are excited about the Carly - a swing dress that flatters the best parts of a feminine physique while being flowy and breezy everywhere else. The Carly comes in a wide array of fabrics, prints, and washes and has some amazing features such as a patch pocket, a flattering high-low hemline, and cool open sleeves.If you don’t already own a swing dress, we guarantee that you soon will! We all want a cute dress that lets us breathe and move easier. One that is chic, comfy and as versatile as your taste. Which is why we are excited about the Carly - a swing dress that flatters the best parts of the feminine physique while being flowy and breezy everywhere else.
Today’s modern swing dress is a flowy, comfy dress that still has an A-line shape. But rather than hugging your waist, the “A” shape hugs closer to your chest, with the fabric belling out from there. Because of the higher position of the “waist,” the swing dress has lots of movement potential--it “swings” when you walk! And there’s nothing more beautiful and feminine than a dress that swings and flows about you as you walk, dance, and just lounge."

​Available @ Lularoe Ana Aiono Dowden


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Mia Woody Earrings.

3/31/2017

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My new latest fashion obsession are my hand-beaded, custom-made, earrings by Mia Woody.
I literally have been wearing them everywhere and can't wait to get more.

​I met Mia at our Lularoe Aiono Sisters pop-up party in Flagstaff, Arizona and fell in love with her work. I had been given the heart earrings prior to meeting her and loved her work already, but when I was able to see the range of styles and detail up close, my love turned into full blown obsession.

​Mia Woody is a beautiful Navajo woman and her beadwork is impressive, modern, and elegant.
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Everywhere I go, people are complementing me on my earrings and I feel beautiful wearing them.

​Follow Mia Woody on:

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#InspiredNative

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Trust in the Lord!

3/10/2017

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"Trust in the LORD with all thine heart;
and lean not to thine own understanding.
In all thy ways acknowledge Him, 
and He shall direct thy paths"

-Proverbs 3:5-6

Proverbs 3:5-6 is my favorite scripture. Whatever spiritual path you may be on, I feel that it's so important to practice the principles of kindness, love, and charity towards each other. To me, these are the true teachings of Christ and the pathway that He will direct us on if we let Him. The more we show love to God and to our fellow men, the more Satan can't win.

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"NOT TODAY SATAN" apparel available on ETSY from StampedByShaye

Black Cassie Skirt and Lindsay 
from Lularoe Aiono Sisters

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Ancient Wisdom...

2/24/2017

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"Let the BEAUTY we love become the GOOD we do."
-Rumi

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The teachings and ancient wisdom of Rumi inspire me.
Since this
Statement Piece is from Afghanistan, the birthplace of Rumi, I thought I'd drop some ancient wisdom on you today with one of my favorite fashion accessories. 

For authentic handmade jewelry from around the world shop JewelsOfNomads on ETSY. I love the pieces they have at this store they are amazing statement pieces filled with history and culture

"This necklaces is an ANTIQUE from the Kochi tribes of Afghanistan. It is 60 to 80 years old handmade. The handwork is just stunning and very ethnic tribal. It sits beautifully around the neck. The pictures really do not do them justice. The necklace is put together beautifully with lots of charms hanging from the bottom. The closers is an S hook. Very old necklace worn by Afghan Kochi women." 

The metal they utilized is commonly known as German silver or glit as they call it in Afghanistan and the stones are colorful glass.

Matched with a pair of authentic vintage cuff bracelets from tribal Afghanistan with beautiful details and inlaid with numerous lovely blue stones (could be lapis lazuli but not sure) from SARYOSAL on ETSY. 

These amazing vintage pieces are paired with my classic black Julia, from
Lularoe Ana Aiono Dowden.


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"When all your desires are distilled;
You will cast just two votes:
To Love more,
And be Happy."
-Rumi

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I LOVE LULAROE...

2/17/2017

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"Life is too short
to wear
boring clothes!"
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Watch One, See One, Teach One!​

Interested in becoming a Lularoe Fashion Retailer?  
Join our Team!
 Or 
Want FREE CLOTHES and a FUN TIME?
Throw a pop-up party with your friends either online or in person.

ASK ME MORE @ Lularoe Ana Aiono Dowden



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"Wear Lularoe
from Head to Toe!"

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Are you feeling RANDY...

2/10/2017

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This month Lularoe Aiono Sisters is running a RANDY special
For every Randy you purchase you will be entered into a drawing to Win 12 pairs of Leggings: 
THAT'S A DOZEN PAIRS OF BUTTERY-SOFT GOODNESS! 

"This unisex knit shirt resembles a baseball T with its raglan, mid-length sleeves in a contrasting, patterned fabric. It is everything a t-shirt should be: stylish, easy, and comfortable."


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The Randy can be perfect for any occasion.  
You can make it fancy with a cute Cassie or Maxi skirt, or skinny jeans and heels.
​Add a bold statement piece to dress it up for date night.
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Or keep it casual at home with your favorite mom- jeans, leggings, or sweats. 
The Randy is super comfy and also perfect for lounging around, or snuggling your little ones. ​
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