Inspiration Monday : Jon Reyman

This monday morning i was watching this video with top stylist and  it was absolutely everything i needed to hear.

"MOVE mountains to be HAPPY" 

One of my favorite interactive speeches I have heard in a while because he sees our industry the way it is. Not sugar coated and with the emphasis that if you are happy doing what you love , money will follow.

When it comes to choosing your tribe, be surrounded with people that will want to grow you and serve a purpose in your life. Wether is an employer, a friend, a coworker in jon reymans words 

" If you are not NICE, go away" 

HAPPY MONDAY !

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ENJOY

Saturday Inspiration: GOOD VIBES SASSY CLUB

In the creative world there is so much competition, we all want to be the best at what we do and sometimes that creates this anxiety and friction within our industry. 

We often forget our focus is working on other people, lifting them up and making others feel good. 

I often come across stylist that are self absorbed and making everything about themselves, which is the most annoying thing ever.

Our industry is polluted with a lot of hairdressers that think this way, some students even come out of beauty school with this inflated egos and this hostile attitude. Its just a pollution of negativity and overall bad vibes. 

Since I know a lot of new cosmetologist are in tune with me, I just wanted to mention this, I mean nothing wrong if you want to be mean or you just suffer from resting bitch face. However I do want to touch base on the fact that the experience we have with our career we make for ourselves. 

 As you have come to realize I am a child at heart which helps my creativity but sometimes makes me way too receptive, to the point of  making me picture who I'm up against as this monsters of the underworld. ha! Thankful I've developed some tactics to navigate around. 

Aside from each others point of view ,dealing with people, reading between the lines and figuring people out .....

I have learned 3 main things which are harsh realities but have helped me navigate this PRO world with a more open mind, save a ton on heartaches and disappointments:

1. ITS NOT ALL ABOUT YOU

We came to the industry to care for others and fulfill our creative dreams.

2.Talent is not always a one way ticket

You might thing you have the talent and your boss really will pick someone with tenure, just because thats how the world works i guess.Don't take it personal. However, Make sure your talent is GREAT eventually it will matter. Don't sweat it. NEEEXT!

3. Have a mission statement for what you stand for

When tricky situaions are presented and you debate wether you want to be part of a project or not. Make a mission statement for what you stand for. For example I heard  Sherri Jesse (editorial stylist) say hers is: "Do pretty hair and be nice to people" If at the end of the day you accomplished your mission...it was all worth it. Trust me it will help you make decisions and save you a ton of trouble. 

4. Be part of the solution

If you sit around trying to pick a club to belong to, make sure its not the one that is tearing people apart. Set your standard HIGH to be with people that fit your criteria. ITS OKAY to be picky in this, good people need to stick together. There is more of us and we can change dark vibes in our industry.

Be part of the solution, uplift free thinkers, creatives and hungry hearts. 

HAPPY SATURDAY!

Thoughts? Comments? 

reach out and touch me!

ROOKIE2ROOKIE : Where do I start? Part 1

In the past couple of days i have been receiving questions via social media about my path so far, 

my career and how i have managed to get things done. 

In this section called "ROOKIE2ROOKIE" i want to touch base on the questions you have about anything and everything. It is called rookie to rookie because sharing with you my thoughts and journey doesn't make me an expert, however in the road to discovery i will be glad to help someone along the way. 

I got the opportunity to be part of a panel with PBA and BEACON  during NAHA and beauty week last week, it was amazing! I got to meet incredible beauty people and students on the road to success. It was very inspiring and since then as most of you promised...my email has been flooding with love mail but, also tons of questions about my career.

I've split up the content in two parts so I can answer the questions as I go along. 

Starting with the first question i get a lot...

"How do i get to do what you are doing? How did you get there?" 

I believe rather than wondering how to walk in someone else's shoes you REALLY need to ask

What is my passion? and  WHERE do i start?

It often hear i want to be LIKE so and so.... or i would like to OWN a salon like THIS ONE. 

if you think about it, that i a lot of pressure on yourself because you are building a path based on someone else's life not your own. 

You can put a lot of pressure on yourself because your path MAY NOT necessarily unfold like the person next to you. 

There is a lot of beauty in finding passion for what you believe in and making your path as you walk along.You might think you want to be an educator but your passion is photo styling..then maybe education isn't your main focus and its okay , pursue what makes your heart sing. 

The best way to start is to plan for short term goals and really great ones so you can work on attaining those first, this is the best way to find out what you are passionate about. I first thought all i wanted was to have my own salon, but the minute i explored taking clases, working for someone that teaches me etc my mind set changed. I wouldn't have known if i didn't put myself in a situation of exploring and learning.

Paul Mitchell School  student Hair Show 2011

WHERE DO I START? 

 lets start from the beginning. Start where you are right now.   if you are still in school: SHOW UP, BE PRESENT, GO THE EXTRA MILE and TAKE IT SERIOUSLY. 

 The moment you start school your career starts, you start building your brand and letting people know what you are about. 

I personally always did that extra activity, extra time, stayed late, took that really challenging color correction.. all the things other people didn't want to do. That built my brand as a student. 

It all starts where you are, the path might seem blurry and the road a little tricky but when you focus on the task at hand and do it right, it will take you to better places in the future. Don't take your school time for granted. Enjoy the place where you are because it is shaping you to become great at your craft. 

Hope this helps answer some questions and helps give you some relief if you are in this cosmo school frenzy every over achieving hair dresser sure goes through. 

We are all walking this path, might as well walk together and keep each other inspired. 

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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

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 

Floral in spring? Groundbreaking.

It has been very rainy around here this past couple of days so in days that are more gloomy 

i tend to create my own happiness. 

I think i have mentioned that i have been really into nail art and i have been practicing nail art on myself a lot! i find that it gives me a lot of peace just sitting there doing doodles on my nails. 

I have always liked manicures but now that nails speak so much about ourselves I've been extra interested in the art. 

This weeks mani due to the rainy days i decided to try a floral design.

i am calling this nail arts of mine manicutes. 

What do you think?

Would you all be interested in tutorials on how to create your own? 

let me know! 

have an amazing week people 

<3 

Sunday Fuel Day

i know, i know its already TUESDAY but i thought there is really no harm in sharing

what my sunday ritual consists of and how i make it through the rest of the week.

in case you didn't know i spent TOO much time at Half price books and well…i do it every so often to just clear my mind and get inspired! So thats what i did this weekend. 

This haul of items i did this weekend has pretty much set the mood for my entire week. You know…what they say… cute things lead to another and then another. 

If you follow me on instagram you sure know my adventures on a daily basis…if you are not..then what are you waiting for?! 

what is your fuel day ritual? 

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

We are made of stars

Hope everyone had an amazing weekend !

I took some time to work on a new Beauty Queen Says quote since last time i got a gazillion pins on pintrest. I got a lot of good feedback and well..what a better way to start the week than with a little bit of inspiration.

If you are a pinner too share it on your boards too! There is nothing better than to encourage and inspire all those who surround us. 

follow me on pintrest here!