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!

Long Hair TIPS!

i am on vacation so here i am writing not in my desk and at my comfort but writing none the less.

Heres a hot hot topic i talk about a lot with my clients. 

Today i want to talk about i LOVE the most which is... HAIR. 

We all dream of having an amazing long mane and keep it healthy but really i have MANY , many clients and friends facing the same issue... SPLIT ENDS

and the common dialogue goes something like this..

"i need my hair to grow! so please don't cut it, i just cant afford to lose any length"

and to this i say YOU NEED to cut all the dead ends before you can grow it, your hair is like a plant. Picture a really pretty rose plant with yellow and dry leaves all over. Yeah its a nice plant but if you want to keep it blooming you need to cut the dead leaves off! 

Same goes with hair. 

If i can give you any good advice about growing you hair is CUT it as odd as this advice sounds.

Rule #1 Keep up with your trim Every 4 weeks. It is necessary to be in a regimen and keep up trimming as its growing so you can see good results.

Rule #2 Do avoid using HEAT on your hair. Do more air dry, braids, top knots etc. Keeping your hair under less stress and letting it be and enjoy your natural texture.

Rule #3 Use a moisturizing shampoo. If anything keeping your hair hydrated at all times specially with this process.

Rule #4 If you are chemically dependent (color your hair) you need to add an intensive treatment. THIS IS A MUST. Ask your stylist for a regimen of hair treatments to aid the process

There is no secret shampoo that will make it grow faster or secret ways to make this work. Its discipline. Listen to your body. Eat right, drink as much water as you can. 

See the results!

 Remember i am in the same journey as you  and i too want to have long hair by fall and its quickly approaching!

Any additional suggestions or tips you have done on your own? Share with us!

xo,

Cindilu 

Sparkly + Clean Brushes + Update

HOLLA! 

Sorry it took me forever and a day to get back on the post mode. I had a busy weekend and i kinda took it as a way to step back and reorganize my life. 

I am entering all kinds of contest this week for opportunities in the BEAUTY industry which i love and adore as you all already know. 

I have been testing my skills on youtbe and to be honest i don't know how you all do it i'm not camera shy or anything but it takes a whole lot of time to come up with the right thing to say. 

Anyway... TODAY i am going to be sharing with you the quickest , fastest, brush safe way to clean your makeup brushes. 

I know we all are clean people and never re use a dirty brush ( yeah right)  but really we shouldn't use a dirty brush and the reasons why i will make sure linger in your mind for a while.

First of all our own bacteria in the eyes and skin (yes no matter how sparkling and clean we might feel, we all have BACTERIA good bacteria and bad bacteria) you transfer unknowingly into your makeup brushes when we leave them dirty we allow that bacteria to grow and reproduce in the brush itself. 

If we use that same brush again we can end up with pink eye or worse eye infections! 

Second of all the surfaces in which we place our brushes are not always necessarily the cleanest either for example: our makeup bag. We throw all kinds of stuff in there we use with our dirty hands , then we contaminate our brushes. 

Third of all We can cross contaminate within our own FACE yeah you heard me!

When we have a pimple , it is considered a skin infection lets say you touch it with your foundation brush to try to cover it... then right after......you put foundation on your EYES!

DANGER, DANGER, DANGER

you can possibly transmit that infection into your eye then you sit there wondering.... 

"but whyyy do i have a stye?!" well wonder no more and please clean your brushes ladies.

Here's a quick way to do it and not damage the bristles of your brush or the integrity of the brush itself. 

All you need is: 

*two dipping trays

*antibacterial soap

*hot water 

Dipping trays are important because you get to twist the brush around cleaning the inner parts of the bristle without damaging the brush itself!

Then right after RINSE with your hands under HOT water

Hot water kills bacteria and also removes wax makeup easily and helps the makeup break down faster. 

Last but not least. Let them air dry. To keep the bristles long lasting don't be harsh on them! I have my brushes on a small mason jar it keeps the water from running and its easy and clean. 

I really love reading your feedback! If you have any questions or comments let me know below.

xo,

Cindilu

Shaving Cream Quick Fix !

As i have shared with you before i have been out of my comfort zone this past week and i took an adventure with my mother to Louisiana, Mexico and back to my college town to reunite with friends. Everything is fun and games until you realize its SUMMER time in the Texas heat and you forgot your shaving cream.   yeah, PANIC + FREAKOUT! 

After i ran around freaking out my mom suggested for me to use my shampoo and make a lot of foam before shaving , to which i replied " YOU ARE CRAZY! my legs are going to be red for a year!" 

However since i had no other option i decided to use my daily shampoo. I use the Paul Mitchell Lavender Mint Moisturizing shampoo.

This shampoo is amazing for dry and curly hair since i tend to have both its my favorite shampoo.   Who knew that after using it as a shaving cream my legs were going to be THAT soft. 

NO JOKE, NO LIE GIRL.

It was amazing and i am seriously considering it as part of my daily routine. 

Another good fact about this shampoo is that it has tea tree on it (well duh!) which is an anti fungal so if you were to get a cut from your razor it will help fight infection!

+ 

its a great mosquito repellent yes plzz!!!!! 

+ 

can i get a hellz yeah!? 

WIN + WIN

If you don't think you want to try this ... go ahead but do think of me when you forget your shaving equipment miles away from home.

comments?! do share below

#lucky 

xo,

cindilu 

survive the madness

Here in Texas we are all preparing for one of the most exciting events in town SXSW an interactive festival around town where everyone from music lovers, movie directors, celebrities, local celebrities, fashion enthusiast and all sorts of creative people unite to celebrate, listen, watch and enjoy each others talents not to mention the great networking + FREE stuff everywhere.

All of that sounds like a lot of fun and games but in reality it takes A LOT of walking, sun exposure, hair madness and wardrobe malfunctions. This is why i have gathered a quick list of the MUST have items to survive this SXSW. 

This 6 little items are essential to be picture ready in 1 minute!

1. First things first, you NEED a lot of sunscreen specially because the texas weather has been so crazy you never know what kind of change you will encounter and you need to make sure your skin is not going to suffer consequences.  I recommend an SPF of 30 to be the least just so you don't have to be re applying over and over. 

2. Dry shampoo is so so so so great and handy dandy i truly love the new Paul Mitchell Dry Wash it literally makes your hair feel fresh and clean in less than 5 minutes. It gives an amazing volume if you have your hair down or wavy its a perfect way to keep it that way. If you have had it in a bun for the first half of your day, feel free to bring it down as the day cools off and add some Dry Wash and keep enjoying the show. No need to go back home! (remember parking sucks)  You can get your hands on this product at any paul mitchell salon or you can always come and see me at Transformation salon for travel sizes! 

3. My favorite thing that is a staple in my purse before i leave home is bobby pins! they will save you from the crazy little hair standing up  or make it easy for you to clip away hair from your face when you are about to walk into a photo booth. They are truly life savers!

4. Why makeup remover wipes? because you will sweat, and its an easy way to reset your makeup in a quick stop. Wiping your face clean will help you avoid any blackheads caused by the dirt and heat of the day. Just simply wipe, remove dirt, reapply sunscreen no big deal.

5. Tinted Moisturizer is a great way to get a quick even coverage with a very natural look and it has a shield also against sun (the more protection against sun the better !)  instead of carrying a full on foundation + powder i recommend bb cream or tinted moisturizer. Quick and simple. 

6.  Last but not least... Deodorant ! it is always safe to keep a travel size deodorant on your bag because you always want to be hug ready in case you run into your favorite celebrity , a long lost love or maybe even your future husband. You don't want to be caught off guard. Ever. 

This is what i usually carry when going on sxsw adventures or even music festivals and it has made my 

adventures so much more pleasant. Remember you always want to be picture ready, your memories are being made every second  and you have to look the part.

Hope this helps! if you have any questions or additional suggestions for all our readers feel free to comment below.

Happy South by girlfriends!

xo,

cindilu