How Lo Living in Color was Born
Lo Living in Color began as a quiet way for me to stay grounded. A way to reclaim joy and process pain through creativity. But it quickly became something more. A mission. A movement. A place where pain turns into purpose and handmade meets healing.
Every piece I make carries that story. No two are alike, just like healing never looks the same for everyone. Whether you are keeping it for yourself or giving it to someone who needs it, you are holding something made with care, color, and intention.
About Lo
Hi y’all! I’m Lauren, the founder of Lo Living in Color, dog mom of three, cat mom of one, survivor, creator, and lover of all things bold, handmade, and meaningful.
This brand began the moment I realized I was truly alive. Not just surviving, but finally living again after years of struggling with suicidal depression, anxiety, panic attacks, body image issues, bullying, and deep loneliness. I ended middle school by filing a restraining order against someone my own age. I was completely isolated and hurting more than anyone knew. That trauma followed me into adulthood and eventually led to a divorce and a complete rebuilding of everything I thought I knew.
I found my way back slowly. Through the support of friends who never gave up on me, the medication I needed, and the grace of God, I started to come back to life. Healing showed up in unexpected places. In paint. In pets curled up beside me. In community. In color. In songwriting. And in the small but powerful joy of stringing beads together when everything else felt like too much.
A Movement for Mental Health
Lo Living in Color is more than a jewelry brand. It is a movement. It is a way to speak out for mental health, create space for honest conversation, and show up for ourselves and each other.
Part of my mission also lives inside prison walls. I write music with incarcerated men and women across the country, sitting beside them in their cells and helping them turn their stories into songs. I have never been incarcerated, but I choose to be in those spaces because I believe in the healing power of creativity and human connection. That work is sacred and it fuels everything I do.
The Collections
Alive in Color
Bright beaded bracelets, anklets, and necklaces with words that speak life. Think ALIVE, BLOOM, CHOSEN, WHOLE. These pieces are meant to uplift and remind you of your worth every single day. This line began as a way to heal—created in the middle of deep depression as a reminder that there’s still beauty worth living for.
Each piece is handmade, one-of-a-kind, and full of purpose. The bold colors and empowering words are meant to spark joy, start conversations, and remind you (and the world) that life—like art—is messy, beautiful, and worth living in full color.
No two are the same—because every story is different.
You are here. You are seen. You are Alive in Color.
Plus: 20% of proceeds from this collection go directly to The Collective, a nonprofit dedicated to improving mental health and social wellbeing.
Charm Bandanas
These are the original colorful statement necklaces made from fabric, charms, and texture. Each one is totally unique and designed to reflect your story. Choose your colors and let your piece speak for you.
Fur- Ever Joy
Custom necklaces for pets, made with love and made to match your journey, or theirs! Our fur babies walk with us through everything — now they can wear a little joy too.
The Story Strand
This hybrid line blends the movement of our Charm Bandanas with the powerful words from Alive in Color. For those who want both color and meaning in one layered, bold piece.
Bright Side Cases
Our custom phone cases are little bursts of joy made to brighten your everyday. They’re decorated by hand with charms, texture, and a lot of personality. Keep beauty in your back pocket — literally.
Why it Matters
Every piece is made with love for someone who needs to feel seen, encouraged, and reminded that they are not alone. Whether it’s for yourself or a gift for someone you love, your jewelry becomes a tangible reminder that light still lives here — and so do you.