A Start on my Future

So if you do not already follow me on instagram... Well what are you waiting for? My username is trixntips. Update on my life: coming back from a vacation is always rough on me because I enjoy my leisure time. Do not get me wrong I really did miss working (I know ironic to admit). Like I mentioned in my previous blog I fell in love with Southern California. At this time of the year it was so peaceful to be at Coronado Beach. First of all it was beautiful and clean! I barely see any beaches that clean in Northern California. But I love the city (San Francisco) so I guess it balances out. Speaking of the city, working it in could be so stressful sometimes. Sometimes I just want "me" time.

On the lines of me time, I am finally taking charge of my life. For instance, I usually sleep the whole day during my days off but this time around I thought I would be productive. I did wake up around 10am so not so early. I started cleaning my room, finally unpacking my clothes from my trip and getting rid of clothes I no longer use. I seriously started feeling a bit overwhelmed with my clean up project. I have a ways to go still. I decided to take a power nap around 2pm and read a book to sleep. This book is more like a beauty bible to me. I have already read a little less than halfway through it. Thanks to my supportive boyfriend we went to Barnes and Noble last night and bought $80 worth of my so called beauty bibles. He purchased half of it. His reasoning is because he wants to contribute to my dream. Never in my life had I have someone strongly believe in me well for being ME. Of course my best friends are very supportive as well and my family. BUT this man has giving me so much motivation within the last two years of my upbringing. I started reading Lauren Conrads Beauty book as soon as we got home (his home). Today we went to Starbucks and read a lot more than I thought I would. I seriously can not wait to read the rest of my "bibles". Here are the books we bought:

The book on the bottom right is the book I am currently reading. To be completely honest almost everything that she mentions in the book so far is just confirming the basics that I already know. The only reasons why I know some of her tricks and tips is because I have learned things on my own as well. Fortunate for Lauren she was thought her beauty secrets by talented makeup artists and hair dressers. As for me, youtube is probably as far as it gets. Also trial and error with products is another way I have learned about beauty. I am not knocking this book off completely. She has a lot more information than I ever inherited. There's a lot in this book that many women should take into account in their every day lives. She does not only talk about hair care and make up. It goes beyond that. Beauty is not just about covering it up with hair extensions and the right shade of foundation (yes I did say right shade.. a white mask aint cute honey). Health and fitness is key as well. Taking in the right vitamins and getting enough exercise is part of your beauty. Trust me you will hear a lot from me and Lauren's references.

I was able to dye my hair today! I usually put off retouching my hair. I dyed it the same color nothing bizarre. My hair has been burgundy for years now. Okay maybe two but I dyed it burgundy back in high school. Here is what is looks like in natural lighting (this is not what I JUST dyed it to, these are previous pictures from months ago):

Here is my hair at night with flash (AGAIN this was taken during my anniversary trip to Southern California previous to me dying my hair again):

If you would like to see an updated one with my hair now, feel free to request. OH and speaking of request, I've been getting a lot of requests on how I take care of my hair and how I keep it so vibrant. As I was dying my hair today I got chance to film the process. Unfortunately my camera's battery kept giving up so it will be a little choppy here and there. I could film another one but you would have to wait about two more months until I dye my hair again. As for my hair care, I promise to film that soon. That is all that I got for now! Thank you for sticking by my side! Until next time! Love you!