hello world!

i have been absent in the hecticness the real world puts me through but i have decided to make more time for myself and for ya'll since i have been getting amazing feedback in several social networks about what i do here.

this weekend one of my best friends in the world got married and it was so neat to be able to be a part of that since i did a lot of wedding hair and makeup while i was there when i came back my brushes and kit was a HOT mess! so.. I'm working on a tutorial to give your brushes a well deserved tune-up.

For now i leave you with one of my favorite forms of inspiration I've been dwelling on this weekend. You all know how much i love girly, cutesy, japanesy things and finding Little Miss Paintbrush has provided me with a great dosage of inspiration and good vibes!

Don't forget to feel beautiful and embrace yourself just the way you are ! 

good vibes people!

love, 

cindilu

How to: Easy Every day Hair Bow

hey ladies!

In just less than 10 minutes you can accomplish an easy style with just a few items 

you will need:

1. hair elastic

2. bobby pins

3. brush 

4. light hold hair spray

Hair bows are stylish, cute and super easy to do at home.

This look can be used for every day going to school , work or just for a night out on the town. 

what do you think? 

When you try this at home snap a selfie and show us! for a chance to be featured in the blog use the hashtag #beautyqueenhairbow 

I hope you like it

Thanks again to Faux Dep Gai for the video!

Blog Feature : Who is beauty queen online?

i have had the opportunity to collaborate with Mimi from Faux Dep Gai fashion blog 

this girl is such a creative person and so much fun to be around.

She created this video for me.

I welcome you all in 5 minutes of my life in the full quirk of my home, some say i may be living in a doll house.It is the closest thing to my perfect and happiest place.

enjoy!

More from this collaboration coming soon with tons of tutorials and fun easy steps to FAB hair!

radical skin!? Yes plz.

THE WEEKEND is here! 

well for most of you, for me i am working a full on week since last friday because i am taking a little vacation this upcoming week.

Some people do not consider it a vacation if you don't leave town...but in my case being at home with family, trying on different masks and having time to clear my head sounds like the perfect vacation to me. 

I want to share with you today what i consider one of the BEST exfoliating products I've come across in EVER and my companion for this vacation and probably always...

RADICAL SKIN CARE makes this beauties called "age-defying exfoliating pads" and let me tell you  if you are in your twenties ... you need to start defying age ! not just with white lies at the bar when you try to flirt with a cute college boy, but with some GOOD skin care. 

Let me tell you a few good facts about age defying-pore minimizing- skin brightening magic potion little pads. 

I have been using them for a few weeks and if you MUST know i will not review a product unless i have been using it enough to say LOVE it! anyway this past few weeks I've been using it at night time after my face cleaning routine and i must add that the first time i used them it burned a little and i realized it was because i was using an exfoliating cleanser. OUCH. don't make the mistake of exfoliating twice like smarty pants here did. I would recommend a gentle cleanser to remove makeup and dirty so you can later go over with the pads and do the deep cleanse. 

one tiny pad is responsible for removing dead skin cells as well as impurities. Their new technology of age defying agents and antioxidants deposits and concentrates on your skin while you sleep tightening your skin over night giving you an awesome morning glow! 

PLUS

it minimizes your pores! 

What that means to you? well that the smaller the pore the less chance for BLACK HEADS!

I had been having issues with my chin and nose area getting a little greasy during my period and well i found the solution, they also took care of that for me. 

so when i say magic potion you better believe it. 

I also want to mention i love this brand so much more because of the two sisters that found it

it all around GIRL POWER

Lucky for you this magic pads can be found at sephora or their own page at radical skin care 

Mood Board Anyone?

hey ya'll today i spent most of my time today working on reseting my inspiration board. I think its very important to have a visual of the things that inspire you, its cool to have a daily reminder of the things that move you and what you are about. 

Today i updated mine with all the little things that inspire me everyday and I'm going to share a few of them with you. 

1. i found an amazing quote " good things take time" it helps me to be reminded that sometimes as much as we are down, it will get better. 

2. I believe in God so he is always part of my plan without him none of my dreams are possible. 

3. "dream big" its my favorite ! its okay to have big dreams the more surreal the better! it pushes me harder.

4. i have a mini picture of my dad and me when i was little...he's always in my heart.

4. Maker 2010 badge. I got it when i sold my handmade jewelry In NYC at the maker fair. It was a big deal ya'll! it reminds me big dreams and little dreams are possible if you work hard enough.

5. Aveda. The people at Aveda inspire me. I am new to the company and the culture and as a stylist its all i've been dreaming of they are amazing stylist and artists in general. They inspire me.

6. Hair and beauty . Its my true passion and it's what moves me. 

last but not least

7. "Fierce but Flexible" love that reminder of how tough and direct i can be but its good to be flexible and learn to work with others. 

This is my board and what inspires me. What inspires you? 

If this post inspired you to make one too Share your story boards with us! 

Its a great way to start the week. 

xo,

cindilu