Revealing the new Bob hair cut

It's hard to believe that my little Princess had her first hair cut almost two years ago. She was such a wiggle worm and not very cooperative so we hadn't been back in a while. Nana trimmed her ends once last summer but, it hadn't been profesionally cut since.
 Well finally after much blood, sweat and tears....well, maybe just a lot of sweat and tears. I had decided that she absolutely needed a short hair cut. I was tired of her crying everytime we combed out her hair and tired of the tangles in her hair every morning despite putting it in a pony or braid. She just has fine hair and a sensitive scalp so, in order to keep the sanity, hers and mine, we made a trip to Valdimar Hair Studio in Cerritos to see our favorite hair fashionista Ivette Lemon.
 Here are some pics fromt he day...

Here she is getting ready for her big hair cut

 

 That's a lot of hair!

Making the first cut

She's already asking if she's done yet! Oy Vey! 

We won't go into details but, let's just say that my little Princess

was acting more like a frog!

And the big reveal!

Isn't she sooo darned cute?? this cut was just made for her!

I asked her to give me a big smile and this is what I got!

Now we're just sitting and admiring the beautiful decor inside the Hair Studio and maybe posing a little too.

and  Packing up to go. Bye Bye Ivette, see you soon because mommy LOVES my new cut!

If you're in the area or not call and make an appointment with Stylist Ivette 562-676-5128 or Owner/Redkin Artist Diane 562-301-4304  at this uber quaint hair studio. They are two of the best stylists around and have a full schedule but, always make you feel like you're the only client they have. What's so neat is that this small little Studio has some big clientele and you'll never feel like your not important. That's what keeps us going back.

You can find the Valdimar Studio at 17100 Norwalk Blvd, Suite 109 Cerritos, Ca 90703

Getting my face painted

After painting a bunch of kiddos today I got to come home and get MY face pained by my princess...Like mother like daughter. I let her use a $5.00 eyeshadow compact from Wet n Wild. I really liked that one too.What was I thinking..oh well, good thing it wasn't Christian Dior LOL!

Easy makeup for busy moms

For many years I worked as a make up artist and always managed to find time to have my face camera ready. Flash forward 3 kids later and I only seem to have about 5 minutes to get ready and believe me that's not uninterrupted time!

So one of my quests has been to find affordable make up that's convenient and fast. I've compiled a list of items that I use on a regular basis that I can basically do in no time flat and know you will be able to as well.

1. It's imperative to have a good foundation of some sort. This can range from a tinted moisturizer to a full coverage foundation that can double as a concealer and a powder to set your make up. This is where I recommend you splurge. Go to a counter and have a make up artist match your skin tone. Try Prescriptives or Bobbie Brown. They have a wide range of colors for all skin tones.

2. An eyeliner for definition , and mascara to open up your eyes. Try Mark by Avon. I love these Hook ups they have because you can connect your eyeliner and mascara into one product. You can buy both for about $11 together.

3. A bronzer or all over color to waken up your face and add color back to where it use to be pre-kid. Try Sonia Kashuk at target for about $11. I love this product be cause the powder comes from within the brush making it on the go make up. I personally open up the little pot and add some of my bella rose mineral bronzer and it looks fabulous!

4. Find a great peachy pink lipstick or gloss. Anyone can wear this color no matter what the skin color just find a shade light enough or deep enough for your skin tone. Try Mark by Avon for about $5.00

5. last if you have a fading lip line get a great nude brown lip liner that will work with any color lipstick. Try Shu Uemura drawing lip pencil in Brown 710.

This is my daily routine and it works with 3 kids. If I can make it work so can you. Just because you only had three hours of sleep doesn't mean anyone has to know. At least you try can faking it with quick and easy make up.