Her outfit is giving me life right now. From the jumpsuit to the accessories. #noflaw
I will probably never do this myself but I think it's awesome for those who can pull it off ;)
Friday, April 24, 2015
Thursday, April 23, 2015
Prom Inspiration...you are a star!
Hello ladies!!
It's prom season and I know most of you are going half-crazy just trying to find that perfect dress! I also know that most of you want to look fabulous, at least better than the next girl. For those saying "no, not me!". Let me be the one to call you out through the computer screen! But since i love making people feel and look fabulous, here is some of my 2015 favorite dresses that i think you should rock. Some I got from TB Dress (a Chinese company) and others on JOVANI (US Designer). Brands like Tony Bowls, and Sherri Hill have amazing gowns!
Now i am going to rant! Ladies, please and i beg! Stay away from clothing that is not flattering to your body. Now I wish you didn't care what other people think, but the truth is that most people out there care too much. So if you are those people who care, please do not let your friends pick the dress for you. That way, you will feel confident when wearing it and if people don't like it - you will not care nearly as much! If you are one of those mean girls who want your friends to look awful and pressure them into buying ugly clothes, STOP IT!
If you need my help (some advice on a dress you want), just take a pic and email me and i will help you if none wants to :)
JOVANI
Wednesday, April 22, 2015
Beauty Tips and Tricks Every Woman Needs to Know!
You may do it practically every day, but do you really know how to wash your hair the right way? Using the correct techniques can make a world of difference in your hair’s health, bounce and shine — but if you’re making some common mistakes, you could be damaging your strands without even knowing it. See what hair stylist Nunzio Saviano of Nunzio Saviano Salon in New York and Kyle White, lead colorist at Oscar Blandi Salon, have to share about their best tips for lathering up, the right way.
1. Start with a rinse.
Just like your laundry needs a rinse cycle before you add detergent, hair should be thoroughly wet before you add your shampoo. “Hot water will open the cuticle, which is good for removing any dirt or product trapped in the hair,” says White. Another bonus: “When your hair is rinsed in warm water, it loosens the oils through the scalp and opens the cuticle so it is able to absorb the oil” in your conditioner, says Saviano. I also noticed that when you wash with cold water, your hair gets harder and feels brittle. SO WARM IT UP!
Just like your laundry needs a rinse cycle before you add detergent, hair should be thoroughly wet before you add your shampoo. “Hot water will open the cuticle, which is good for removing any dirt or product trapped in the hair,” says White. Another bonus: “When your hair is rinsed in warm water, it loosens the oils through the scalp and opens the cuticle so it is able to absorb the oil” in your conditioner, says Saviano. I also noticed that when you wash with cold water, your hair gets harder and feels brittle. SO WARM IT UP!
2. If you have long hair, condition first.
Yes, really! “If you have hair beneath the shoulders, protect fragile ends from drying out and further damage by running a small amount of conditioner through them and lightly rinsing, before any shampooing. This will not only keep ends healthy, it will fill any holes in the cuticle with moisture, making it smoother and boosting shine,” says White. It's good advice, I actually do not use shampoo because it rips your hair of essential oils, however shampooing is good to use every once in a while. I shampoo every two months. I generally just wash my hair with conditioner.
Yes, really! “If you have hair beneath the shoulders, protect fragile ends from drying out and further damage by running a small amount of conditioner through them and lightly rinsing, before any shampooing. This will not only keep ends healthy, it will fill any holes in the cuticle with moisture, making it smoother and boosting shine,” says White. It's good advice, I actually do not use shampoo because it rips your hair of essential oils, however shampooing is good to use every once in a while. I shampoo every two months. I generally just wash my hair with conditioner.
3. Lather up — but only at the scalp.
“You only need to shampoo the hair at the scalp, particularly at the nape,” Saviano says.
White agrees. “The best way to lather up is from roots to ends. The hair closest to the scalp is the youngest and will inevitably be the oiliest, while the end of the hair is the oldest and usually driest, most fragile part of the hair.”
“You only need to shampoo the hair at the scalp, particularly at the nape,” Saviano says.
White agrees. “The best way to lather up is from roots to ends. The hair closest to the scalp is the youngest and will inevitably be the oiliest, while the end of the hair is the oldest and usually driest, most fragile part of the hair.”
Don’t use more shampoo than you need; both Saviano and White say that a quarter-sized amount of shampoo is enough. If your hair is particularly long or thick, go ahead and double that.
4. Be gentle!
Especially people with coarse hair, like mine! Friction can permanently damage your hair’s cuticle, leading to breakage and frizz. Think about washing your hair like you hand wash your delicates — very carefully.
Especially people with coarse hair, like mine! Friction can permanently damage your hair’s cuticle, leading to breakage and frizz. Think about washing your hair like you hand wash your delicates — very carefully.
“Start your lather at the roots,” says White. “Increase blood flow to the scalp and stimulate hair growth by using vertical strokes with medium pressure.” Don’t use circular motions, which can tangle your hair.
Next, “Smooth the lather over the ends in a straight stroking motion,” White advises. “Do not scrub the fragile ends or use a back and forth motion like you’re washing a rag on a washboard.”
5. Don’t rinse and repeat.
Despite what the instructions on the back of your shampoo bottle may say, there’s no need to wash your hair twice. “Avoid stripping the hair by doing one shampoo only, which is usually sufficient,” says White. “Unless the hair is extremely dirty and the first shampoo didn’t produce a lather,” in which case, go ahead and lather up one more time.
Despite what the instructions on the back of your shampoo bottle may say, there’s no need to wash your hair twice. “Avoid stripping the hair by doing one shampoo only, which is usually sufficient,” says White. “Unless the hair is extremely dirty and the first shampoo didn’t produce a lather,” in which case, go ahead and lather up one more time.
6. Add conditioner from the mid-lengths to the tips.
After you’ve rinsed out your shampoo, “squeeze some of the water out of the hair before you put in the conditioner,” says Saviano. “Then clip your hair up and finish showering, leaving the conditioner rinse out for the final step of your shower.” The longer the conditioner stays on your hair, the better it absorbs. Don’t put conditioner at the roots of your hair; the natural oil from your scalp is more concentrated there.
After you’ve rinsed out your shampoo, “squeeze some of the water out of the hair before you put in the conditioner,” says Saviano. “Then clip your hair up and finish showering, leaving the conditioner rinse out for the final step of your shower.” The longer the conditioner stays on your hair, the better it absorbs. Don’t put conditioner at the roots of your hair; the natural oil from your scalp is more concentrated there.
7. Finish with a cold water rinse.
“Cold water will shut the cuticle tight, sealing the shingle-like outer layer, which will cause it to reflect the most light and give off the most shine,” says White. Yes, yes, and yes!
“Cold water will shut the cuticle tight, sealing the shingle-like outer layer, which will cause it to reflect the most light and give off the most shine,” says White. Yes, yes, and yes!
More Hair Washing Tips
Use a shampoo and conditioner that’s made for your hair type. If your hair is dry, choose moisturizing products. If you color your hair, opt for color-safe formulas. “Volumizing” shampoos tend to leave hair drier, so they’re best for fine hair types that would be weighed down by more moisturizing products.
How often you wash your hair depends on your hair type, too. If you have oily or fine hair, you may need to shampoo every other day. Normal or dry hair can lather up closer to two times a week.
Filter your water. White recommends using a shower filter, such as the T3 Source Showerhead, since it “removes rust and minerals from water that can dull color, and deposit on blondes making them dark and muddy.” (We’ve tried it, and it also made our hair super soft.)
Interview information collected from: http://dailymakeover.com/
Promarkers
It's reflection time, a little throwback and recommendation for aspiring fashion designers!. I love my Pro-Markers. I bought them from a company based in the UK, they are a cheaper alternative to a company based in the US. I used to draw in black and white but 2.5 years ago, I decided ti draw in color to illustrate what how the product will look like to a client. I only got the 12 piece set (you get one blender pen to help blend the colors better), but it works just as good because i know how to mix colors (thanks to my high school art class!). SO FAR, I LOVE THESE MARKERS! I also use a lot of colored pencils.
Here are some of my designs with Promarkers!
Friday, April 17, 2015
Beautiful places
I love beautiful places, especially for the summer. This right here is an Alacati, Turkey I believe. I took the photo from Instagram, it's gorgeous!!! 
I believe this is in Italy, I am not too sure but it's a beautiful place as well!
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