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Bad Vibes

What are your vibes like today? Are you having good vibes? Are you having weird vibes? Do other people have effect on your vibes? Are you vibing about the clothes you wear or the friends you have? My vibes are strong today. Was kinda feeling off vibes and then began feeling good vibes. Positive vibes. Positive that tomorrow will be good vibes over all.

I have to get inspired before I fizzle out. Things use to be so easy and love use to mean everything. People have a funny way of changing.

Triple Max Tons

Triple Max Tons

How 2

This just took me by surprise! I love this picture!!

Bjork is always so cool

Cleaning House

I wanted to delete all most of all of my friends on FB this morning. I began cleaning which always brings out the Bitch in me, and I started telling people off that I have bottled up feelings for. I was like so into it too. I have a lot of things on my mind on various people. I've been writing about it a lot lately and today I realized you know what to hell with them. At least you have B and at least you know you've been real for the longest time. You know what it's not my fault I moved out to the middle of nowhere, where most of the people are super different than us, but it's what we did and it sorta back fired on us socially. We keep trying but it's not easy. SO anyways I feel a lot better that I got to just say what I felt and even though I didn't clear the air with people at least I don't have this shit feeling in my gut. Besides I can't be doing this anymore... you know we just go through edit changes and that's just life.

Ying Yang

Up, Down here, there in, out I feel a change coming... I don't know that I can be happy in the place I create anymore... it's something I've been thinking about...

Fall Hair

Inspire me!

blue hair

Figured it out

Today at the salon was kinda a sullen day. We all looked around wondering what the hell happened to our books. We fiddled around, looking through our books trying to figure out where all our clients had gone. Was it all a joke? Slow days at the salon are deadly. The mind begins to play tricks and nothing puts you at ease. Every and any Walk in is like bait in a shark tank... everyone thirsty for blood!!! I found myself trying not to lose hope or feel disappointed. After all I know that in the end things have a way of working out. I spoke to a very close friend who is much wiser beyond my years, I look to her like a guru, she pulls me up when I'm all down and in some weird way I fill her where she needs it most. I guess I'm lucky she called today because I was able to look at things with a positive eye. We believe in calling onto a higher power, to lift us up and keep us from going crazy. I called on it today. I needed to keep my chin up and keep truckin for I had to believe that things were gunna be okay. It's kinda been rough this month... but I keep going... at least I have love... I know it sounds lame but a long time ago not having someone to love or that loved me too was the worst pain i ever felt and I was so lonely and scared. At least now I have someone that keeps me from feeling so alone. He's so good to me that I just have to believe in that. Love keeps my world lit no matter what dark thing I get into... Brendan's love has always been my guide... it'll always be.

:(

I'm letting my negative thoughts eat me up. I hate this part, the part where I write this and it some how helps but also throws it out there. I've been kinda upset and things have been eating me up. As a result I think I've developed hives. I'm just really upset that certain energy still lingers from my past. That I'm not as busy as I wanted to be this week, and that Goldwell didn't work out like I wanted. I'm upset that I don't have the social life I once had... not even a little bit.... and that my friends have kinda just bailed on me... not all of them but most of them. So there... it's out there... Feelin a little better and reading a lot to kinda help get things more in sync in my own head...

Having an Argument with myself...

Oh jens I die for you

all most halloween

bummer its not summer

My husband went back to work... I'm alone at home again.... At least I have the interweb.... I keep finding new and inspiring things... thank god for that.... new obsession ROOKIE blog... find them and follow them

SK8BOARD BASICS from Rookie on Vimeo.

This video is so cute! I wish I was 17 again...

Are we FRIENDS?

Have you ever wondered if the people your friends with still think of you as a friend? Lately I can't tell. Ever since i moved down south a lot of my friends from orlando have either changed or moved on or away. I miss the days when I could just text a friend to come over or meet up with anyone at any local bar. It's been so hard to make friends down here, sometimes I feel like I'll never have the social life I once did. The thing is it never mattered because i always felt like I could go to orlando and meet up with them at any time. NOPE A really close friend of mine has honestly made it clear that in order for me to meet up with or see them I have to make all the moves and be where they are no matter what. There is no half way point, and honestly it's not easy to drive up north for two hours and then drive another 45 min in the opposite direction... it's pretty lame. I don't know what kind of friend I am. I like to believe that I'm a good one, a caring one, and one that will always have your back. Yet when I look at my phone I realize maybe I'm not that great anymore. I hate sounding like a big baby but I guess I'm just tired of guessing who is gunna be there for me and who isn't. This month I'm gunna try really hard to make more friends and make my life here more permanent. Orlando is now in the past. I hate that feeling but the truth is when i go there it feels like the only person I go there for is my brother... which honestly is pretty cool cause he's really close to me and probably the only person i can always talk to. I'm not gunna shut anyone out of my life, my door is always open, I'm just not gunna expect things to change or people to try.. it's kinda like I'm not looking back. I need to believe that I'm worth a little more than that. I'm done chasing old friendships... it's time to make new ones...

Happiness is having GOOD HAIR

If there's one thing I know, it's happy hair makes a happy girl. Lori is one of my favorite people and when she comes into my chair I know what she's looking for. We all want it too. We want to feel sexy, beautiful, thoughtful, and unique. I look at Lori, stare at all her features and I decide that full body hair with rich color is going to make her express herself in any way. I don't just listen to clients, I try to take a step forward and really pick out a cut and color that makes them truly stand out. It's taking your hair and giving it life.

Kopper is my all time faveI

love GOLDWELL's Kopper, its so fiery without being peachy,it's rich shiny color that lasts and lasts and it just makes an impression when you see it. Strongly recommend!

Challenge Accepted!

So this year had its ups and downs. A lot of it was great, I got to do coachella this year without feeling sore, I got to take my brother in law to L.A, worked behind the scenes with hair legends at premiere, learned a lot about my relationship, learned more about myself, met some new friends, started my own beauty bandits, went to NYC, got a new car, lost my job with goldwell, and discovered a love for beer. Losing my opportunity with goldwell was hard. I felt like I lost a race, I felt really defeated and I just couldn't take it. I've decided that I need to win, I want a win right now so bad! So I have decided to to lose 50 lbs and run a marathon. It's time I try, it's time i beat my food addiction and get healthy and happy. If Jonah Hill can do it so can I! He's actually an inspiration to me, it was hard for him and he got serious about it. So will I. I also want to get fight aging, cancer, and heart disease and if I don't do this now I never will! So I'm doing it for life, because no matter where it takes you, high or low, it's a wonderful thing. Life doesn't wait for you, so it's time to take a stand on WEIGHT!

Artist to Watch

Sam Nagel is amazing. While on Solution's website I found a small little image very catching. I clicked on the link and discovered Sam Nagel. He is so awesome and now I need to figure out a way to get some of his art into my home! I just adore it!

http://samnagel.cleanfolio.com/

Petey!

Petey has the most hair I have ever done on a client. It's thick, strong, and curly. It has taken me a couple of times to truly figure out her hair. Sometimes color would take very quick sometimes it wouldn't take at all and sometimes it would just wash out. Her heavy curls heat foil so if your not careful you can get puffy highlight packages. One day we decided to let me take control and create a new look for her hair. We cut it in many layers and thinned it out, leaving the perimeter in all different lengths. When it curls it is very asymmetrical but when I blow it out its very whirly and flutters down for fullness and movement. For the color we darkened her base to a level 4 with a hint of violet and then we mashed decolorizer on her ends to lighten and expose the ncp to reddish gold. After that I glazed the whole thing with a 5 Red Violet for a very rich edgy look. I am a super Moroccan Oil fan. With Petey a little DOES NOT go a long way. I use enough to give her hair shine and softness. I use style boost from KMS to give her ends a lot of hold and I use a round brush to pull and stretch the hair in smooth textural pieces. Not only does Moroccan oil leave the hair soft and shiny but it smells great and really gives the hair a ton of movement. NO FRIZZ which is def a must in our state. I love Petey, she has a big heart and a wonderful soul. Petey works in the local public schools counseling kids.She also does drama therapy and has a writing class at Solutions in Stuart Fl. Petey is amazing!!!! You can learn more about solutions and the work Petey does at http://www.solutionsforhealing.com/

COFFFFEEEE

Why is this the new addiction everyone is talking about? I'm not personally a big coffee drinker but I'm now a fan of that frs drink seems like it worked on me today, but some people say its a total scam. I must know the truth!!!!

Homecoming Hair

Fun and Modern looks for homecoming!

Monday Night Previews!!!

I loved tv last night, How I met your mother, 2 1/2 men, 2 broke girls and the playboy club. How I met your mother always touches me, the writing is really honest and sincere. 2 1/2 men features Ashton walking around naked... A LOT. 2 Broke Girls is my kind of snarky sarcastic writing. The playboy club has beautiful clothes and great hair and makeup. I have a feeling fall is gunna be pretty cozy!

love her

Halloween NailsI

I just died! Love love love it! must re create

MODERN FAMILY

FOR THE WIN!!! YES!!!! Speech was great, the tolerance part def my favorite part!

Obviously Red is in!

Favorite Red Carpet Looks

2011 Emmys tonight, so excited to announce my favorite looks by far!

Nina Dobrev

Kelly Osborne

Sofia Vergara

Evan Rachel Wood

HORRIBLE BOSSSSES

I get along with most people, but certain energies I just can't get past. Yesterday I had such a weird experience with my boss, left me a little angry and annoyed. I know its not easy running a business but I know that when you treat people like they're your kids or like they're crazy you won't get much accomplished.

Dream Soundtrack

I had a really really really really weird dream... and this song kinda deals with the emotion that dream brought to me today.

What I've Got

Love is... is what I got! I wanted something in life so bad, I wanted a new chapter in my career, and I was really hoping to touch and inspire people through hair and color. Sadly it didn't pan out and I wasn't really happy with the people that were in charge of running the program. I didn't give up or quit I just didn't enjoy being apart of something that wasn't real or sat well with me in my heart. So maybe I might not have the career that I wanted or the life that I had hoped for but I do have one thing that i can honestly say is more important than of that. I have love. I have Brendan. We are so close and we make music together in this life of ours. I love him and I love being in love!

Neon Hair

Hit or miss? I think its a hit, I love bright colors in hair, always have.

LOVE HER

Nicki Minaj costume???

Girl you silly! I love that she is free to wear what she wants when she wants but the truth is I'd hire her to be the clown at my party any day!!! Halloween is near I wonder how hard it would be to pull her off as my costume!

Fall Trend: Navajo

September is all about getting ready for fall. I know that being from Florida we don't really get a chance to have fall but I still think its cool to mix some fall pieces into our wardrobe. Besides it's not like we're chained to Florida, we can always go away to the north for some fall weather. I'll be posting one Trend here and there this whole month. FEEDBACK is totally welcomed! The Navajo trend is my favorite. It's perfect for Floridians because the vibe here is so laid back and so earthy. Perfect with jeans!

Happy Birthday Amy!

Today Amy Winehouse would have been 28. I know most of us are still in a bit of shock that such talent could go to waste like that. The truth is Amy had a raw talent and sang from her soul. Every note that girl hit was full of emotion and pain. Amy struggled with so many demons and it was very implicated through her songs. Addiction took Amy, not her lack of will to live or her love of partying. Addiction is not an easy battle, I know. It can take you to places you never want to go. When I listen to her music or to her sing, it puts me at that place again when I was just an addict. I admit that I too had an addiction and you know what that shit wasn't easy. I struggled with it and I don't even know how I got through it. I don't talk about it much because a lot of people don't understand what addiction is and they look at it with disgust. Addiction creeps its ugly head in the least way you would expect it. I'm 27 and sober. I don't know how I got to this place but I'm happy that I did and I'm grateful that I have will power to know my limit. When I think about dying now I realize that there is no fucking way I'd be okay with that. I haven't even done much with my life and believe me, there's a lot I want to do. Amy Winehouse you inspire me to keep on keeping on. I want to live my life and say you know what I beat this, i fucking made it!!!!! R.I.P Amy, love you girl!

Artist to know

This weekend Brendan and I saw Ben Prestage at Redemption in Stuart. Ben Prestage is a mix of hillbilly bluegrass jam rock awesomeness. I loved him, his music and his epic beard. He played two sets and the locals went crazy. It was cool to see him in the small venue where he was from. Not only that but we sat next to his grandma!

Check him out and if he's ever in your neck of the woods goooooo see him!
http://benprestagemusic.com/

Trend that I love

Flare, bell, boot leg... whatever you call it I love the look. I just got two pair from the gap which i plan to wear with flowy tops or vintage rock shirts.

Also shout out to gap! I haven't worn gap in so long and I'm soooo regretful of it!

FALL FALL FALL

Okay a new season starts for me. I'm ready to let go of the summer and start the fall. It is time for a change. I all ready colored my hair black, put a couple feathers in it and am now doing more of a boho look to get ready for all that is coachella.

THINGS TO DO

Start posting local events, shows, trends, pubs.

Start posting clients and client bios

Start posting music

Start posting trends

Start posting!!!

Watch Fashion Week urself

http://www.youtube.com/liverunway

Fashion Week

What do I expect on the runway this year? Lots of leather, lots of heavy black eye liner, lots of block color such as red, raspberry, green. I expect a lot of 50's inspired hair and suits. I expect lots of sheer black lace.

I want so badly to be there... i wish I could some how be there now.. I know it sounds a little lame but it's a dream of mine to be at fashion week one day. I don't care if I'm behind the scenes or actually in it.

It is my TIME

Sorry Goldwell

You had your chance... lol

Kinda glad it's all over... now i can focus on doing something in a more positive enviorment.

beehives!

I heart them! For August I'm thinking beehives, gang girls, and black cat eyes everyday

Inspiration

Everything is new by ∞Shanic∞ featuring a houndstooth shirt

Houndstooth shirt
$50 - jessicasimpsoncollection.com

Martin Grant high waisted wide leg pants
$503 - boutique1.com

Giuseppe Zanotti leather shoes
$448 - giuseppezanottidesign.com

Zara messenger bag
$70 - zara.com

Meredith Wendell link necklace
£530 - kabiri.co.uk

Buckle ring
$199 - myjewelrybox.com

Teleflora's Recipe for Romance Flowers, Teleflora's Recipe for Romance...
$50 - teleflora.com