Girly Girl Weekend

As I mentioned in my last post, I decided to settle down in a new salon opening up next month, called Layla’s Glam Squad. I’m super excited because the owners are super sweet and I feel that its going to be a great venture for everyone! I swung by on friday to paint a giant Chanel Symbol on the wall to add to the girly décor!
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I used my ol’ school projector we found at a thrift shop to project the symbol onto the wall, traced the outline then after adding about 3 coats of paint, I was done!
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After this, I took a vacay away from my computer this weekend, and spent some much needed girl time with my Aunt Beth in between working some freelance gigs.  It feels good to have some time out away from home and relax.
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We went to the Fresh Market where we picked up fresh asparagus. (You can see my Aunt in the middle hahaha) then, We went to lunch at Red Robin with my Aunt Dale and Grandma, then caught a movie. We saw “The Heat” that was hilarious, and then had dinner….yummy Salmon, asparagus and rice. We had a pretty nice day considering its been muggy and humid and rainy! I managed to take a few panoramic shots of when my hubby was working. The sky just looks amazing!!! WE had the sun setting on one side and a thunderstorm coming towards us.
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And this will sound totally geeky, but while I was at Wholefoods, I glanced over and saw these cookies! I have only known these cookies to be in Colorado so I was so happy that I found them. When I attended the Art Institute of Colorado in Denver, there was a small supply student shop that would have art supplies, t-shirts, school supplies and snacks. I would always get these cookies and a coffee. They are vegan too and so delicious! You have to try them, especially with some Bluebell icecream!
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That pretty much sums up my weekend, I hope you guys had a good one too! Tomorrow is Monday and there’s tons to get done! So get some rest and see you then!
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Lets Turn it Around

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Hello my beautiful Dolls! Its Thursday and trying to keep on my youtube posting schedule (of posting on Thursdays) I just finished editing my video! I have new hair colors again! My friend Lah helped me to achieve this look!  And you can check it out here!
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This week has been really hot out! and humid! So, I have been staying indoors except for the occasional walk with the pup! I have been working on various projects and trying to get them all done. I have been struggling on staying focused as usual but I am pushing through!
Jermie has been working his but off lately, framing houses during the day then working down at the oceanfront! Check out this cutie! hahaha I did his clown face makeup! He is so perfect for this job, because he loves clowns and he is such a joker!
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I am happy to announce that I have found a salon to call home! Now that I finally got my license, I have been looking for a salon to fit me and my needs as well as my clients! It is a new salon that is opening up next month called Layla’s Glam Squad! It is here in the local Virginia Beach area, it is a multi cultural shop that will specialize in hair, color, extensions, weaves, nails, and we will also have a tanning bed in there as well. I cannot wait to show you pictures, because it is sooo cute and shabby chic! More will come on this! But I wanted to share in case any of my clients are reading!
 
 
 
 
 
Well, I need to get back to work, so have a great day today!
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Monsters U and Us

The weekend is just about over and I am ready for Monday, which is weird, but I have a TON of work to do this week!

Even though I mainly work at home right now and freelance, I do try to take a normal weekend off especially while the kids are out of school for summer. Plus, I am taking advantage of the fact that I can take the weekends off before I start working in a salon again.

I finally made another youtube video of me shaving my head, or well, half my head again. If you have followed me for a while, you know that I rocked the shaved side for a good 2 years. It feels good to have it back and now that my hair has taken a nice break, its time to get back into my hair and makeup. It took a back seat for a while, I must admit, while I focused on my artwork and tattoo drawings and body painting.

If you havent seen my lil video, you can check it out below, and I also have our new pup, Mystique, show her cute lil face in there too!

say hello to my puppy!!!! oh yea and I shave half my head again

 

Hubby and I surprised the kiddos to a movie today! We went and saw Monsters University! We loved it! So cute and just as good as the first one! Of course, all pixar movies are good, no matter if it’s the second or third movie! I actually got all dolled up with my makeup, which is something I haven’t done lately-at least with colors. I have been stickin to the Naked 2 palette, cat eye liner and nude lipstick. I got a lil more festive.

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I plan on  coloring my hair tomorrow or tuesday, but knowing me and how impatient I get, it will be tomorrow. So stay tuned for that and the craziness that will come with the next post!

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Hair’spiration

As much as I like to say I am taking a break form doing my hair all crazy, some time has passed, and I am getting that itch again. I am on the search of a salon that will fit my style (at least until I have my own studio) and if you have been with me since the last time I looked for a salon, I talked about the importance of being yourself and not changing who you are for anyone. I didn’t take my own advice last year, I allowed my judgment to be blinded by an upscale salon and putting my own image and style on the back burner, and what happened? Lets just say in the end, it didn’t work out. No amount of money and drama will be worth sacrificing who you are and what you stand for.

With that being said, I am keeping that in mind when I am looking for a salon to call home. My interview yesterday went well, and I am definetely considering working there. (more details if I decide to go there) I still have a few interviews to go.

I have decided to being back the shaved side, as I miss it so much and realize it has become my statement style. I have already had my hair colored various colors such as purple, red, turquoise, blue, green, yellow, orange, so I am trying to decided what to do next. Here is some of my inspiration I have been obsessing over.

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As you can probably tell, I am leaning towards teal and pink, simply because I have not done that combination yet. I have done purple and teal, but I have not done a pink at all- the red I used to have just fades to pink. hahaha

And speaking of things I am obsessed about lately, here are some fashion trends I am lusting over right now!

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Enough inspirational style for now- I need to get back to drawing and designing! I hope you have a great Thursday!

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New Pup adventures and VINE

Good afternoon my lovies! How is everyone doing? I just got back from taking the pup for a walk and sweating my butt off because the humidity is kickin high today, at least in my area. I live about 2 1/2 miles from the beach, so its not too bad, but it’s a bit muggy.

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We picked up our new puppy, Mystique, last night and she was a lil out of it due to her surgery. She is such a lovie dovie dog, and she slept with us all night long. She was afraid of the stairs, so she has been avoiding them, but the kiddos trained her by bribing her with food.

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I already have a funny story! So, you know I am a hairstylist and I have a few mannequin heads lying around, I threw one of the old ones on the floor and she went full frontal attack on it! It was actually quite hilarious. I managed to get a small video of it. I posted it on my new Vine Account, so if you wanna check it out, Find me I am user Sweet Surrender!

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Also, for any fellow artists that are reading, Check out Jerry’s Art-O-Rama Summer giveaway with Pinterest!

Check out more details by clicking on the picture below!

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I have a busy week! I am in search of a salon that is close to where I live, (at least in the same city) and also that suits me and my style and of course, my clients. I have a few interviews set up through out the week and next and I will more than likely be going back to my shaved side and bright colored hair, because I simply cannot stay away!

I have tons of tattoo designs to draw up for clients and I have been a bit behind. Oh yea, before I forget, I did a couple more tattoos, just did some filler, which I am not done, and did my first cover up. I am still practicing, so please bare with me!

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I am slowly building myself up and my skills. Smile 

Thanks for stopping by and see you in the next post!

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Mother and Father

Today has double meaning for me because not only is today Father’s Day, but it is also my Mother’s Birthday!

Happy Birthday to my mom, she is one of the most strongest and inspirational women I know. I am blessed to have a mother who always guides me, teaches me right from wrong, gives me unwanted advice that I usually always take, and has been there for me in my darkest moments to give me the light and love to help guide me through the storm.

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I am so proud of my mom for everything she has gone through and being an amazing mother and role model to myself and my brothers, she is not here for us to celebrate her birthday because she is on deployment in the Navy! We cant wait to see when she gets back next month!

It is Father’s Day and my dad just moved down to Florida, so he is not here either! Like my mother, he is such an inspiration. This man has gone through so much and fights on like a soldier, never stoping and never giving up. He has been a powerful person in my life and has been there for me when I really needed help and helped find me when I was lost. I am my father’s only child, and totally a daddy’s girl!

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I am so blessed to have both these people in my life to love me and support me unconditionally. Thank you to both of you for making me who I am today.

I love you both!

I hope you all have a great day on this beautiful Sunday!

Adoption Saturday

The hubby, kiddos and myself have been wanting to get a dog or a cat for quite some time now. I had stopped by a shelter a few days ago with my brother and saw a few dogs. I wanted to get an older dog to give them a second chance, but my hubby really wanted a puppy. So, we looked at this cute girl who was found on a leash tied to a door outside. Poor thing, she is 6 months old and is so loveable! We instantly fell in love!

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The coolest part that we all loved is that she has one blue eye and one brown eye! Her name was “Monique” but we changed it to “Mystique” like from Xmen!

I just wanted to share and introduce the newest member of our family to my readers!

We have to wait to pick her up till Monday, she is scheduled to get her surgery and microchip! We are so excited, and we cant wait to bring her home!

I hope yall have a great day, and an even more fabulous weekend!

Xoxox, Cecilia