My Love

There is someone I would like to introduce you guys to. I just cannot live without this person. And I wanted to share with you how much they really mean to me. When you find your person, you just know. I will admit that I have cheated on this individual multiple times, and I have deeply regretted each and every one of those decisions, and I have promised to never let that happen again. This time I really do mean it. Nobody can quite do the things like they can, and make me feel the way that they do. We have honestly been through thick and thin and I swear, I will never stray again. The heartache simply is not worth it.


So, if you live in the Houston area, I have to introduce you to my hairstylist, Rita. She is phenomenal, and I have been with her for 7 or more years. I can't believe that it has even been this long. She no longer works at the salon I go to, and she has branched out and become a mobile hairstylist! She has all of her own supplies, and she is fully licensed. She is an angel who helps and has touched so many people's lives. Her real passion lies in helping others feel great about themselves. She has such a soft spot for people who cannot physically leave their homes, she has improved lives and confidence in cancer patients, and does the same for every day people just like you and me. She knows me inside and out, and I honestly do not even need a mirror to see her work because that is how much I trust her to always do what I have in mind, and with what I want. I love her just as much as I love her family.

 

I have decided to share some my own pictures of what she has done for me over the years. If you are looking for someone new in your life, and are in the area, like her page and give her a call or text! 

*I was not paid, offered services, or any type of discounts for this posting or recommendation*

This is my honest opinion, and I would highly recommend her to any one I meet!

Here We Go Again

So..my weekend went by way too fast, what about yours? I will just say, I really wanted 2 more days of my weekend. Maybe a little more sleep, and more much needed R&R that I seem to not be getting lately.
I got home with my little one and her bff aka her cousin (my nephew) and my A/C was acting up again, so of course they come out once again and add more freon. BUT we don't have a leak?! 30 psi in 2 days, but AGAIN, there is NO LEAK?!!!! Whatever. I'm over it. I'm the stupid one. Our Little Bear woke up Friday night in so much pain, crying her little heart out. Her poor ear! I gave her ibuprofen and Mr A held her for a bit and she went to sleep. If she woke up again I fully planned on taking her to the ER. To my surprise she slept through the night, and woke up pretty cheery. I made my plans in getting her ready for urgent care to get her taken care of, and lo and behold, she claimed her ear didn't hurt when I told her, her cousin wasn't going with us. She went anyways, and she had an awful ear infection! A first for us. Now, strep, I am a pro with because she had it a lot, hence no more tonsils in that tiny mouth of hers!

My Monday started off pretty righteous. I mean, how could it not starting off with the best combo ever?!

My Tuesday.....Not so much. I was just minding my own business, yanno, getting ready for work and the day, straightening my curly cue hair of mine. I finished, turned my flat iron off, and got my Baby Bear ready. I kept smelling something burning every time I walked into my room, so I kept checking to make sure my flat iron was off and I didn't accidentally burn the counter (come on, it's me), and there was nothing, and it really was off, for the 5th time! I finally went to unplug it, and BAM

Mr A said the 1st pic did no justice, so he took this one for me

this totally happened. The loudest pop and biggest spark I had ever seen. I jumped, and I think I almost peed my pants! Thank God that wasn't my hand, and it didn't get me. Mr A had me turn the breaker off, then he came straight home from work to take a look at it and fix it. He was paranoid about a fire. He's been through a couple of those.

So now ladies, I need your help and opinions.....Do I go back to Chi, or do I give the Hana brand a whirl? I've seen a lot advertised on the Hana's for volumizing. I have curly, and I mean CURLY hair! I am just not sure. Which would you recommend?

I almost wish these places had a "try before you buy" but then I start thinking of all the creepy, germy things like lice, and decide better not, that's a horrible idea!.

Battle of the Brands

You may remember my search battle for finding the perfect makeup for me, since my skin has changed so much with my current medications. I have some extremely sensitive skin. Clinique was an absolute no go. I have tried and tried again numerous times and it was breakout central! My favorite makeup of all time, left me years ago. So on to my search for something new, that didn't make me absolutely miserable!

I tried the Bare Minerals, but I really did not like the coverage, (or lack there of) that their foundation had to offer. I have freckles, and I now have redness due to my meds, so I needed a little more coverage, with the same gentleness.

I really think I have found my match. I am absolutely in love with this new product. It is completely hypoallergenic, and works well with my skin. No breakouts!

Let me introduce you to Stila. If you have not tried it, it is a MUST. It may be a little pricey, but a little really does go a long way!

The first item I tried was this foundation. I absolutely loved how lightweight, and how much coverage it gave. No breakouts, no cakey mess. Just smooth, even coverage. It retails at $44, but sooo worth it!

Stila stay all day foundation and concealer (fair)

I also bought their eyeliner since I have been in the market to find a new one because honestly, I am tired of the pencils!I love this stuff, and it stays in place. My pencils are a huge mess to clean off my eyes, but this is no fuss, no mess, when I am ready to remove it. It also stays all day long.

Stay All Day Waterproof Liquid Eye Liner (intense black)

I cannot wait to try these primers!

Stay All Day Prime & Anti-Shine Balm

Stay All Day 10-in-1 HD Beauty Balm with SPF 30

Prime Pot Waterproof Eye Shadow Primer - Taffy

Being Beat Down By Makeup

So.. I have been trying to discover a good makeup match for myself lately. With all the medications I have been on for the last year or more, I have not really worn as much makeup since the medications changed my skin so much. Now that things have somewhat calmed down I decided to get myself out there and try some products.

I just about cried when Prescriptives went away because that was my go to brand, my love.

I have never quite found a match for my long lost love brand. I have been searching off and on. Now, you should know, I have sensitive skin. Clinique breaks this girl out. Except for their moisturizer that I would absolutely die without.

This past weekend I decided to give Smashbox a whirl. I have heard some of the BEST things about them, especially their BB cream. So in I went for some color matching. Of course, with Baby Bear in tow. My colors were all fair/ to fair/light. I stood while the lady applied each layer (Baby Bears' legs were tired of walking so she just HAD to sit!

We used the following products:

Primer

Foundation

Concealer

 

Powder

I really loved how light everything felt. It did not look or feel like I had anything on at all. Not too long after these products were on my face, it started to itch. I removed the makeup, and I am completely broken out from ear to ear along my jaw line. I was a little upset.

I am needing something for the constant redness in my face from the Humira and Methotrexate I am currently taking, but also doesn't break me out. I tried Elph eye liner and I wanted to claw my eyes out, so I use Cover Girl for eye liner, but cannot use anything else of theirs. I have tried Neutrogena, Cover Girl, Maybelline, Almay, Pysicians Formula, Mary Kay, oh, and let's not forget Merle Norman. I put that stuff on and a couple hours later I wanted to claw my face right off! I thought I was going to have to melt my face off to get it to stop burning!

I will be trying Bare Minerals this weekend, which I am afraid I will not like because I am not a big powder person. Does anyone have any other ideas?