Social Media Werk

I finally got a chance to sit down and blog. I have been busy..and usually I say that I am busy a lot, but I actually was busy. Being in a new salon is work. We are constantly promoting with social media, passing out flyers and running promotions to help promote the salon and ourselves. I can say this, most stylists wouldn’t do this, they wouldn’t go with a brand new salon with no client base or steady flow of walk ins. But even when a stylist goes to a known salon, you still need to put yourself out there. This is good experience for when I open my own studio, this is what I will need to do to promote myself. Its good to form the habit now.

I never know what I am going to blog until I actually sit down and start typing, but I was having this conversation earlier today the importance of social media and business. Everyone is online. I mean from kids to grandmas and even great grandmas are online in some form. Its entertainment and it’s a good way for people to share info in cyberspace. I love it because you can keep up with people in Australia, London, Africa, India (just to name a few) and its better than googling it. Platforms like blogs, youtube, instagram, twitter, vine and there are many more.

I have been at the salon busy making flyers, posting ads, passing out flyers and taking my clients and having fun doing makeovers.

In case you don’t follow my Instagram (sweetsurrenderart) and my new instagram account strictly for the salon (cia_la_glam)

here is a recap of the past week:

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I have been drawing too, just not as much I want to. By the time I get home from the salon, I am just exhausted and lately Ive been taking too many naps. But I have a lot of work that is starting to get booked so, I need to get back on the grind!

Tomorrow is Tuesday, which is my Monday, so I am off to bed to get some shut eye! Thanks for stopping by! See ya in the next post!

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More tattoos and Convention coming up!

August is here already, which makes me excited because It is closer to my favorite month, September! Plus, the weather will start getting cooler and I love Autumn! This month has a few awesome things coming up, such as The First Annual Virginia Beach Tattoo Convention! I have been talking about this for a few months ever since I first found out about it!

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I plan on going that Sunday since I am off work. I might get my knuckles tattooed possibly. That week is also going to be a Comicon in Hampton that Thursday and Friday. I really want to geek out and go and take the kiddos, but my schedule will be tight enough we wont be able to go.

I wasn’t feeling too well last week, but I did manage to get a little drawing in and some tattoo practice. Check it out:

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Its about 1am and I need to go to bed! I hope you all have had a good monday! See ya in the next post!

xoxox, cecilia

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Leila Noon Online Boutique

A good friend of mine recently launched a new online boutique and I am excited to do a blog post to showcase her fabulous website.

You can click the pictures of any of the clothing/accessories I posted and it will take you to the website and you can see how much each item is!

 

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Leila Noon is a new boutique retailer of women’s clothing & accessories specializing in ultra-feminine, classy, modern clothing with an edge. The team at Leila Noon works hard to bring you fashionable, classic style clothing at great prices that makes you feel beautiful and look effortlessly amazing.

Here are some of my favorite pieces from the site:

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What I love most about Leila Noon is the accessories!

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This is such a cute lip brooch! These accessories are very affordable too!

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I am posting the items I love, but please feel free to check out her site to see what goodies you can find!

Right now, she is running a special for this weekend only! All orders over $25 get this bracelet free

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 ALL orders over $40 get this bracelet free!

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just specify what color you want for your bracelet in the comments at checkout, or if you spend over $40 and want the 1st bracelet they can do that too! So don’t miss out on this deal- this weekend only!

She also has a blog you can follow HERE to stay current on trends and see whats new with Leila  Noon!

Thanks for stopping by and see you again soon!

xoxox, Cecilia

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Dorm Room Décor 2013

For the past 2 years I always do a post on college dorm room décor. I am a nerd, I know, I get excited about going back to school even though I am done with college for now. I will one day go back to finish my graphic design degree. A lot of this décor is perfect not only for college, but for teenagers room (such as my soon to be pre-teen) or perfect for your office or home studio as I like to call my space.

This post is just to inspire anyone who is looking for ideas on what to get or how to decorate for college or any space in general.

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