Editorial work in progress...

This past couple of months I have had the pleasure of working with some amazing

top models and wardrobe stylist that have inspired me greatly.
I don't even know how things come together sometimes, but they do.

Collaborations like I've said before, are a great part of my career and collaborations are the best!
Here is a little something about collaborating that I have found out :

1. It only works if you find value in the work the other person is providing.

2. It usually never pays but it builds all the relationships you will ever need.
I HATE when people complain about free collabs, like really? i think I've mentioned before, we are all trying to make it can you relax? 

3. It expands the creative vision. Get real, we are not all geniuses, the more people that
you can share an idea with, the more they will expand it and turn it into
something great!

 

Anyway...here is a few of the snapshots and behind the scenes of who i have been collaborating with

Happy Monday!

#inspirebeforeyouexpire

Photo credit :

@jujujujujuhuang

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@fomo.sexual

Monday Vibes

                         

                                Maybe it's very superficial of me but... This shirt made my day. 

                    It kind of made me forget it was Monday for a minute and made me smile! 

                                     Monday vibes.... Remember that tegan and Sarah song

                                  circa forever ago called "Monday, Monday" .... La dee da.

                                                   You known I'm already playing it !

                                                           Oh Monday oh you. 

Sunday, Sunday, Sunday!

I am an early bird by nature i feel like if i wake up late half the day is gone. 

I  am also a busy bee so i have to be in the go and moving most of the day but theres something about 

SUNDAYS

that have me focused in one thing which is RELAX 

I give time for prayer and then after for inspiration

I read in a Melissa Loves This a  post that i related to a lot and  made me reflect on the little things.

 I usually talk about beauty and products and how to do this and that but really...part of your all around beauty is what you carry inside which makes you carry your self in a more confident and cautious and inspiring way. 

So..

The things i have been inspired by today are : 

a new book i bought with nylons beauty selections.

it is actually very PRETTY! all of it. 

One of my favorite places in the world: My desk + Champagne

Cutest Desk item Ive gotten from my boyfriend . Andy Warhol Inspirational quotes. 

I really love to just sit here and be. 

Definitely the little things are the ones that count. 

have a happy Monday readers. 

i love you 

Four EYES unite + Special Giveaway!

HELLO my name is Cindilu and i am a 4 eyes

ha!

I remember the days when being a 4 eyes was a major bummer and it was NOT cool at all

to be part of the 4 eye club , but now things are looking up for us. 

We are now part of the IN crowd.

we are the original cool kids. whoa! who would've thought 15 years later people would actually get frames with no prescription?! yeah welcome to 2014!

Don't get me wrong i love the whole trendy aspect of it and i have always worn mine with a lot of pride. 

Frames give you tons of character and an opportunity to make a special statement in the world. 

I have been currently looking for new glasses and well it is not an easy task it might take months before i can find the perfect pair. 

When it comes to finding glasses you need to take in consideration 3 things

1. your face shape : Round, oval, diamond shape you need to make sure your frames enhance your features rather than emphasizing them. 

2. material/cost  : Depending on the use you will give the frames you need to pick your lens, material of the lens and diameter of the lens. It is important to discuss with your ophtalmologist so you know if you need a thicker lens or not and you can make a good choice in your lens and know how much you want to spend. You don't want to be that person with a thick nasty lens and your eyes looking like bugs eyes you know what i mean? 

3. Color: You might thing omg how superficial are you?! well hold that thought. The color of your frames is important if you are only having one pair you want to have a neutral color that goes with everything like for example black or gray. However if you are cool with wearing pink frames daily more power to you. (you go girl) 

This are my top 3 things i look out for when I'm shopping for new frames

You can also find them online there are amazing websites like firmoo who provide frames and lenses so you can definitely send your prescription and have them deliver to your door step also super duper affordable!

Since i know the pain of looking for frames i am going to treat you today to an awesome deal 

our friends at FIRMOO.com have sent me gifts for you and that is 30 dlls off any pair of frames from this one exclusive COLLECTION they have available 

lucky for you and me they are treating us to some Vintage Cat Eye frames! 

contest picture #4eyescoolkids

How you can win this 30 dlls off is simply by following me on instagram and writing a comment in the give away picture with the hashtag #4eyescoolkids

The first lucky 3 will be sporting some very cute frames this season!

Ready ? GO!

bidi-bidi BANG-BANG

Hand in hand with the new year, new you craziness i decided to get a bang trim this week!

It is really strange how much 3 inches across your face can change you completely. I have never been too daring with my fringe because i am always over criticizing myself and i always say i have the BIGGEST face on earth so i would never be able to do anything too edgy with my hair. 

Since its a new year and all i decided to dare a little. I did not hesitate to get a bang trim which i am used to getting all the time anyway...but this time was different i didn't try to control each bit of the situation i just sat there and let the magic scissors do their job.

omgeez

this is the result of just a few inches of hair out of my face. 

I have an oval face but when using short hair and long bangs it makes it look round! so now that i have gained some perspective in shape and how it affects the way your face looks i can honestly tell you DONT BE AFRAID of making a little bit of change!

I have actually felt way better about my style . I had a very basic haircut and i've been thinking what i could do to change it up a bit and this was the perfect change i needed!

What do you think? 

lets dare a little!

New year, new everybody!

 New year new everything right? At least is what we hope. I have learned that it is important to make goals we can attain so when we achieve them we can move on into accomplishing more. I guess it's kind of making a list. You get all your little basics first and then you do big ones. I made a short list in hopes I can achieve those 5 things that are important to me at this point in my life.

Ya, I know. Bike riding is my first but it's the one thing I've been putting off for the past 20 years!! Plus I have my eye on the perfect cruiser bike :) 

What are your attainable goals? Have you made a list or are you not making one at all? Do share! 

Weekend Trendz + Nude Makeup

This weekend i plan to relax and be a little effortless that is why this weekend trend is going to be very minimal and fresh! I love the effortless look on nude makeup. However if you are going to the all natural look don't forget to enhance it with some eyelashes. I can honestly say i'm addicted to lashes.. yes guilty!

When you don't want to do much in your makeup having some falsies can definitely open your eyes and make your best face feature (the window to your soul) POP. 

What are your makeup guilty pleasures?! do tell in the comment box below

Happy Weekend!! 

xo,

cindilu