Finding the right business card

Hi again my Sweets! Last week, I ordered some business cards finally. At first I was going to go through somebody ( a friend of a friend, you know that type of thing) but I wanted to just get them ordered and didnt feel like going through someone. So, I went onto VISTAPRINT and checked out what they had as far as business cards were concerned.

When I went on there, I searched for "beauty" related images for cards. Right now, the cards I am using are from Rudy & Kelly school, but since I am also an artist and do other things besides going to beauty school, I wanted some cards of my own, so I picked a basic design and went from there. There were so many to choose from! I chose an abstract design:

I left out my personal info (for security reasons) but for those who are looking to get cards made, you will want to include your business name (if applicable), your name of course, and contact info. On mine, I included a lil saying to add a personal touch.

If you are not fond of the design choices they have on Vista Print, (and this can go for any place online or in a store) there is an option to upload your own template or image! I plan on doing this after I complete my photo shoot in a couple weeks.

Vista Print also has options to create a business website for you, an email, and even an 800 number (at a cost). You can have customized everything (or close to it at least) from pens, letterheads, mugs, bags....etc. They got it all.

I wanted to let yall know about the business cards and where I got mine from. I got about 250 for I think $30 (includes graphics and color and back design). I should be getting them in the next week or two. Just thought I would share! I hope you find cards that fit you and the design youre looking for and your inpired to take that step closer to living your dreams!b

Sweet Surrender Art. Beauty. Fashion.

Glamzy Pro App

Attention Surrendered Artists! Makeup artists, infact! Did you know that there is an app you can download for your droid, ipad or iphone and you can create face charts and designs using M.A.C. Makeup?!?!

 

A friend of mine, Taylor showed me her app on her phone, called Glamzy Pro.  The regular Glamzy is free to download if you have the right electronics, but the Glamzy Pro (the more upgraded version is $2.99 to download for more options than the reg glamzy). 

Here are the comparisons to the two different types of Glamzy apps:

Platform	Android	Android	iPhone, iPod touch	iPhone, iPod touch
Glamzy or Glamzy Pro	Glamzy	Glamzy Pro	Glamzy	Glamzy Pro
Price	Free	$2.99	Free	$2.99
Email & submit canvas	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Complete canvas style	No	Yes	No	Yes
Copy left to right & right to left	No	Yes	No	Yes
Ad supported	Yes	No	No	No
Zoom	3x	5x	3x	7x
Save & open canvas	Yes	Yes	No	Yes

 

I do not have a droid, or ipad (yet lol) but for those who are technologically ahead of me might wanna look this app up and try it out.  Its great for those makeup artists and stylists who may not have the time or have their makeup to do a face sheet or chart and can whip out their phone or ipad and get creative with this awesome app!

Hope you try it out and have fun with it!

Surrender to your inner artist!

Sweet Surrender Art. Beauty. Fashion.

Personal Blog?

I am contemplating creating two separate blogs: one being strictly about art, fashion, hair, makeup, and activities pertaining to that, and then having a personal blog where I blog about random things, life, family, whatever obsessions I am having at the time or just whatever is on my mind. I realize I dont have too many readers who even glance at this, but that is ok because I believe in putting yourself out there in the universe and seeing what happens.

I feel like I am just all over the place especially in my blogs. I will keep one blog personal, and the other about art, fashion and all that creative stuff. So, comment if you would like on what you think I should do. Either way I am prolly gonna do it anyways. lol

As always, thanks for stopping by!

Sweet Surrender Art. Beauty. Fashion.

Do you Hookah?

Last week, I was invited out to a hookah bar (which in case you dont know what that is, it is a place to chill, relax and smoke flavored tobacco) where they had an acoustic set for people to play. My brother played and Jermie and I hung out. I met the owner and chit chatted about the atmosphere of the place and I am going to be painting some pieces to be hung on the walls. I am sooooo excited!

This place just opened up a few months ago and although there are no photos except for their hookahs, I can say it is a relaxing atmosphere for a variety of crowds. There are black leather couches and low coffee tables, low lights with a red tint, two flat screen tvs which they tune into the UFC fights. They just added a pool table too! There is no alcohol yet, they are working on getting their beer and wine license in case anyone who drinks and you can be 18 to get in! So for all those who cant go to the clubs, this is a nice alternative.

Every other friday night, a belly dancer dances! And she has some moves! I am literally typing this blog while she is dancing! I love it! Oh and did I mention, they have FREE WI-FI!

Oh, and she just made me try and dance with her! I can dance, but I cant dance like that! It is a really fun environment!

Here is their website: http://www.hookah-havenvb.com/

I will be coming up here either on friday or saturday nights if anyone wants to come chill with me or hang out who is in the Virginia Beach Area (for my locals)

I hope you have a wonderful night, and if you are not in the 757 area, look up a hookah bar near you and go out, do something different! Explore the city you live in and have fun with other cultures!



Sweet Surrender Art. Beauty. Fashion.

Crazy Lady with a shaved head!

Arent these Lilies so beautiful??? I am in love with color this summer and for some reason, I have switched from blue to orange....lol I am letting the blue fade out of my hair and gonna be changing my hair yet again. lol Here is what I practiced on my babydoll and I am gonna do this next:

so many different colors: Red Inkworks, Yellow Inkworks, Golden Brown and Violet red!

Here is the other side!

My cousin bartends at a mexican restaurant nearby and the staff told her that her family came to visit, and they told her "the crazy lady with the shaved head" came by! lol That is so funny! But I dont care, I love being remembered for fashion and hair!

I am inspired by these lilies! I will have to make another lily paining soon  but after I get some more paint!

I hope you are inspired by the nature around you! Have a wonderful day!

Sweet Surrender

Do what you love and the money will follow.

Memorial Day!

Man, oh man, oh man.

The month of May is already almost over! The past week has been busy and went by with a blink of an eye! First off, Happy Memorial Day to everyone! This is a time to celebrate our military for their sacrifice and hard work. I come from a military family and have served in the US Army and I have a huge amount of PRIDE from serving and being an American! I went into the army at 17 years old in 2001. Here are some pics I found from basic training. I tried to find some pics of when I was in Iraq in 2005, but I cannot find them :(

thats me on the far right! I was only 18!

Sometimes I miss the army, but at other times I do not. I wouldnt be able to be with my family as much and I wouldnt be able to pursue what I love: fashion, art and beauty! Today has been a stay at home day, I finished cleaning my front living room, which I am using as a lil "studio" since my husband took over the bedroom to play Black Ops all the time! lol

This is Bella, in the back yard on this beautiful day!

and Matti watering the flowers!

I have a few new jobs, along with some side jobs I need to do on the way, such as designing a tatoo for a few friends, painting some new artwork for a Hookah Bar, and coming up with an airbrush design for a motorcycle! Not to mention, I need to get some cards made and get my kids some summer clothes!

Whew, I almost feel like kandee johnson but with only 2 kids! lol I dont know how she does it!

American flags and backyard barb-b-ques,
Cecilia



Do what you love and the money will follow.

Beach Movie Bistro

While looking up the showtimes for the New Pirates of the Carribean Stranger Tides, I came across a new theater: The Beach Movie Bistro! Off of laskin rd in Virginia Beach! This theater was once used years ago, but became ran down and abandoned until now!  They just opened their doors on Friday Night! And as a special for their opening weekend, they sold drinks and popcorn for $1.

I was so excited to go and was jumping around like a lil kid(that even Jermie kept calling me a nerd) hahaha  We got there and I gotta say, I was really feeling the atmosphere and ambiance of the place! There is a bar when you walk in to the left that serves beer, wine and other special drinks for those who want to indulge in the spirits. The prices we decent, we paid $15 for both of us to watch the movies. We  got there 10 minutes prior to the showing, so we missed final call to order inside the theater, so we had to order at the bar, I ordered the chicken tender platter.....which is OMG soooooo good! Jermie had the cheeseburger sliders!

Here is the menu!

The seating is nice, the seats are super comfy! New seats! and in between two seats there are small tables for placing your food onto. There is also stadium seating (with tables) and plenty of leg room! The surround systems are brand new too and the sound was amazing! Restrooms were great too!

Overall, we had a great experience, and I just wanted to be a GEEK and review it, and just to tell yall,, go check it out, its perfect for a date or for the family to all go out and the best part is they show new movies and its decent prices!

Hope you enjoyed my sweets! Have a beautiful evening!

Do what you love and the money will follow.