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My Other baby Girl. Meet Seven.

Wanted to share my big girl with you. Other than my kids, she is the other baby of the house. She is spoiled rotten, super smart, fast learner and will test your strength; mentally and physically every chance she gets.

Her name is Seven like the number 7. I named her Seven because its one of my lucky numbers. The others being 3 and 10. I also named her 7 because, I wanted to name one of my girls Seven but no one ever let me and a few people picked nick names I wasn't happy with. She is also the 7th member of the house and have marked our 7th year in NC.

I've never had any female pets and thought I would get a  a girly girl dog who adores me and loves me unconditionally. My Tamale' (hubby) wanted a rough house dog. (meaning wrestling, and chew ropes and play boxing). I like calm and cute and am pushing for that with her. Its been a battle.

Last week I went to Walmart with my mother to buy a few items and some dog supplies for hers and mine. I told my mom I was going to find something girly for Seven. I decided to replace that dreadful orange collar she is wearing and look for a pink collar. I found the prettiest spiked collar and was extremely excited. I finally had a pink collar and its something girly for her !! Yea!!. 

                                       

As I walked back to the basket I came across the CLEARANCE rack. 

^_^ Love that Rack. lol.

I found a chew rope. Grabbed it and went on back.

When I get to my mother I tell her how excited I was for both items. She glanced at me and busted out laughing and said" I thought you went to buy something girly and you came back with a pink spiked collar and a huge chew rope. hahahahaaaa! 

At that moment I realized  how ridiculous I looked . Im holding a pink SPIKED COLLAR and a CHEW ROPE??? nothing girly there. This Battle will never be won by me. Sometimes you just got to know when to give up! Needless to say I didn't buy either and she still has her orange collar on.

Here she is  showing off her muscles. :) I know she isnt a lap dog , why am I making her girly? lol. 

When I find that answer I'll let you know. 

OH NO my first open casket experience :)

Yup ! You heard me. I had my first open casket experience.

Went to the shop and decided to go on a delivery with Lisa (《《freaking adore her).
First stop was a high dollar retirement home. Not one assisted living resident had probably less than a million in their savings.
We took flowers to a sweet elderly lady. It breaks my heart seeing older people who need so much assistance  I pray my kids will be there to care for me when I'm older.

Next stop. Funeral home.

Now, I had no idea that I was going to walk in on an open casket. I opened the door for Lisa as she held the flowers for the family. My first thought after entering was how super its smelled. Clean and Fresh as if I had just walked into a Spring garden with tons of fresh blooms.

Needless to say as we walked over to meet the coordinator  we stop in front of a taped off room. didnt think much of it till I turned around and saw A BODY in a OPEN CASKET!!!

I wasn't terrified , I wasn't mortified, I think I had an outer body experience.!

I felt like I was standing next to myself as I saw my face go from pale pink to stark white! 

There laying in the champagne white casket was a little old lady dressed in her bright yellow Sunday clothes. Quiet and peaceful. 

We placed the flowers oon the table and headed to the van. Once I got in and buckled up I turned to Lisa to tell her that it was my first time seeing someone in a casket, let alone dead.

She chuckled and said she hoped I didnt get too freaked out. 

Once I came too my senses I had a bit of an emotional moment. I went from an assisted living residence to a funeral. Kind of a bit to swallow.

It was definitely an eye opener of how short life is.

Tell someone you love them today , say hi to someone you don't know and brighten up their day. as quickly as we are given life  and take to our first breath , we also exhale our last on our dying day.

Spring Planting

Im so excited that Spring is around the corner! I didnt get an opportunity to last year to grow any bulbs. My fave is the Elephant ears and the Cana lilly. 

Thnis year we should be in our new home. But before we get there Ill have all my bulbs ready to be transplanted into the ground.

Super excited!

Ive never been good with flimsy plants, but give me a strong sturdy bulb and we are on the same team!

I have plans for way more pants but this is just the start!

Is that the Easter Bunny?

We have decided to adopt a Holland Lop Bunny . Her/.His gender isn't established yet but we are excited to watch "Raspberry"  our Lop Bunny grow until she/he is ready to come home. :)

We are all very excited and cant wait.

Holland Lops can grow to be 5-8 pounds and are very social creatures. they love to be held and loved.

stay tuned for updates on our new little edition!

Urban Decay make-up setting spray Review

Ill be honest I've only used a setting spray once. The lady that did my make-up sprayed one by MAC cosmetics and It wasn't very good. >_<
I have the MAC finishing translucent powder and use it to finish my make-up more often than not. I love it. Matte's my makeup and helps to touch up when oily.

However. If it rains or I tear up, my makeup will run if it's not waterproof.

I went to Sephora to buy a new eyeliner. (Waterproof) & came across Sephora's Trio ; shadow, cream liner, and liner brush. ( review to follow).
As I went to checkout, the Urban Decay setting spray was sitting in the glass case in front of me.
"Urban Decay de-slick oil control setting spray". $17.
SOLD!
I had to try it. "Toss that in the bag too please."
The associate assures me its great and one of the top sellers.

Couldn't wait to try it out. Best part is I have a shoot to do and ill surely be shiny with the lights.

RESULTS:

Pros; the spray is a light mist, it's fragrant free and it dries quickly.

I even had tears when getting a hair out my eye. No make-up trails of running tears. !!!!! Big thing for me.

I'd recommend this for anyone who needs a setting spray for oily skin. Awesome product.
            

Turn your inner green feeling to something beautiful!

I have been sick for weeks. I first suffered with a kidney infection that was hellacious! Couldn't move and thought I had flu. I finally get rid of it and now I have been sick with some sorta bug for over a week now. Head stuff, nose running, mucus party all day everyday, coughing, weak etc etc.. 

Needless to say! I have been suffering for almost a month in some sort of green feeling. To add to the disaster, I have been bumming my clothes all week, I look like a homeless person from 8am to 11pm.

I had to get out of dread zone and do some makeup. So I barcaded myself in my bedroom and locked the hubby and kids out and took my time doing my makeup with the window open.

I have been wanting to do a green sea monster look. I makes me think of the Loc Ness monster, but from the sea. lmao.

Anyway enjoy!

What I use for the eyes:

 88 color Matte palette from BhCosmetics

Sally Girl brow pencil

Eyeko Mascara

NYX white jumbo pencil in (Milk) 

Double set of Ardell Lashes

Hair:

 FAUX HAWK

Im gonna be a Florist!

NO NO!!!

 I wont be giving up makeup anytime soon, but after going to school for 2 different things ( Graphics and Imaging degree and a certificate in Family Law) and being in the work force, Ive come to realize I really dont want to work for anyone other than myself.

I love making people happy and creating something beautiful and recieving instant gratification. Make-up has done that for me, but I dont get to do it everyday for people.

I have family members who've had flower shops in Europe. I remember standing in the doorway of my Aunts shop and loving the scent of fresh flowers as you entered her shop. Everything was so pretty and peaceful.

She jut put on her little apron and started her morning.

Well I decided why not? I love flowers and I love creating something pretty that people will remember and it makes them happy!

 Of course being the person I am and knowing I need to know as much about something Im interested in ,I got to work and did some research on jobs and owning a shop as well as what schooling is needed.

There is a certification class and its about $1500. Found great info on owning a shop and how to become a skilled artist.

I went a step further and made a resume and a dedication cover letter. Dressed nice and headed out to the flower shop.
 Got to the second one and walked in at the right time.

The owner was there and we chatted. The following  week I started my apprenticeship. 

Ive been there almost 2 weeks and have made probably 75 arrangement's since Ive been there! Its so natural to me that I dont even feel like Im working. 
I love it! ,Its work and not just put pretty things together!  There is serious work to making arrangements, keeping flowers fresh and processing flowers.

Im so relaxed coming home and have learned so much thus far! Im excited to see where this takes me.

Im working with a High End Florist and Im blessed! 


God truly opens doors you just have to know when to walk through. 

Dont dance in the walkway with the devil expecting the door to stay open.


Love you all stay blessed, ! here are a few pics of my recent work with them!

Double your fun double your lashes!

 I have been dying to do double lashes ! I decided to do a romantic smokey look

I swear I did do a bit of contouring but I can get it as great with my camera, so believe it or not but I did contour, 

hope you enjoy

A list of products that I have used

* Bhcosmetics 88 shimmer palette

* DOuble set of Natural Ardell lashes

* Sally girl brow pencil

* Eyeko Mascara

* Bhcomsetics concealer palette

* Sephora foundation mixed two colors

* BhCosmetics Blush

Subtle and romantic

Daydream

Submitted by: blurrynicky

Author: Cassie McNair

Whenever I day dream,
and day dream I do,
in my secret garden,
I day dream of you.

I day dream of you,
in a faraway land;
embracing me tight
and holding my hand.

Holding my hand,
and touching my face.
Just you and me,
in this peaceful place.

In this peaceful place
a pristine river flows.
Where the unicorns run,
a breeze always blows.

A breeze always blows
and sings of a song;
our love in a place
where you're never gone.

Where you're never gone
is as it would seem,
from dusk until dawn,
whenever I day dream.

And whenever I day dream,
and day dream I do,
in my secret garden,I day dream of you.

Its a sweet romantic look

I wanted to mix colors today that you dont see everyday and sometimes dont have the time to try !

I used BhCosmetics 88 shimmer palette, Baby pink, blue and 

Mac forest green topped it off with a waterproof eyeliner Olive by Sephora

Eyeko curvy brush mascara

Sephora foundation mixed D33 and D28

Leopard me Baby!

If you didn't know I have a thing for leopard. I love the smooth criminal animal!
So sexy, sleek, fast and dangerous!

What more could you want?
Decided to the the ever so typical makeup look everyone has done a million times.

Here is mine :)

My Bucket list Colloberation

I was blessed with an opportunity today! 

Been waiting for the moment to work with someone I admire for her work, her style and her grace with photography. DayJa Vu photography. Her work has always inspired me and it truly was a blessing to meet this woman in person. I had two great Models to work with Stacey Marchio Johnson and  Renee Marie.

Hope you enjoy Ill post more photos as they come :)

Hair and makeup by Me

Photography https://www.facebook.com/DayjaVueArt?fref=ts

Model Stacey Marchio Johnson

My First VID

Yes!!! I finally grabbed my tail from behind me and decided to do a big girl video! PLEASE bare with me as I am new to making videos as well as editing them. The Video is at high speed. lol. Hope you enjoy

Eye Shadows: MAC and BHCosmetics

Foundation: Sephora

EyeLiner: Sephora waterproof fat pencil liner

Lip Glow: MAC

Mascara: Eyeko

Brushes: BhCosmetics and Sephora AirBrush Brushes

Bronzer: Sephora

Blush: BhCosmetics

http://youtu.be/R_dxlxRNEzE

My last shoot with Teal/Green hair

Well i thought I could keep the hair Teal/Green for a bit longer, but being in the paralegal program I have had to change it to a COURT appealing color!
Wanted to share the last badass image I have of my hair
Photography by Anthony Thomas
Jewelry by Lila-Jo http://www.etsy.com/shop/lilajo

Teal Hair dont care

I treated myself to a new do after Christmas and my awesome friend and hair guru MissQueen Pbr did my hair for me
Ive been blessed with many opportunities over the last 7 months with modeling and networking with great photographers \here is another awesome set with a super awesome photographer Ariel Perez

Boy its getting hot in here

Back in 2012 I had the honor of creating some amazing images with my husband and with my friend and photographer Rtp Ncs,

something sexy , Im working on getting these published

I finally got my sleeve done and so did my hubby

Black tears of Joy

Found an image with this look on the Web and I just had to reproduce it!
had a great time, reminds me of a Salvado Dali painting

Photo and model and makeup by me of course

Los Muertos

SO I finally had a chance to do a professional GIG for my artistic side of makeup ! Yea!!!!
Photographer Howlerman " Jeff Howlett did an awesome job photographing me with the makeup

HOPE YOU ENJOY IT! <3