Trying something new :)

I hope you enjoy :)

I was driving home in traffic today thinking to myself, and talking to myself, sometimes even out loud (don't act like you've never done it), and for once I was productively using the time and came to some conclusions. First, I shot down my own idea of making YouTube videos. Not just because they'll end up hours long because I talk so much, but because I don't think I am prepared to jump into that pool of thought. Therefor, I'll stick to writing. Which brings us to number 2! Yes, I'm aware this probably already exists, but I thought to myself, why not infuse the concepts used on YouTube into my already existing blog? Light bulb! Stay with me people, number three then had to be compiling an organized plan of action as to how I was going to conduct this genius thought and make it happen. That part didn't get fully developed to say the least, but I do know where I want to go with this, so we shall see what happens!

My first ever blog haul!

A haul, for those who don't know, is usually in the form of a video where someone shows, and explains, all the things they may have recently purchased. Over the last few days I purchased some items that I thought would be cool to share :)

1. The first thing I came across was this awesome bow ring from PacSun! At only $8.50 I couldn't resist! (And if you know me I LOVE bows!) It's already received many compliments!

Sorry for the bad lighting, I was driving!

2. These awesome shoes from MRKT, were a steal! I really wanted this style of shoe so badly, and after an hour of searching at DSW they were waiting for right there in the sale section at 30% off :) Not to mention they are crazy comfortable, always a plus!

Bad picture off internet via cell, they're in my car currently :) yes I'm being that lazy.

4. This one would be my new book! I previously talked out it in my last post, and will do a full review soon! It is amazing, a must read!

5. Graduation for a lucky few is this Friday, and although I have a few dresses that would be appropriate and easy to choose from, why not use the excuse to get a new one :) This one is from Lauren Conrad's line for KOHLS, LC. It's the perfect blend of visual appeal, function, and comfort for the event!

6. Lastly, I really wanted a side bag (you know the ones that are really popular right now) just bigger than the one I currently own from Target, and I just couldn't find one I really liked. So, while I was wondering around KOHLS I found this little nugget of heaven hiding! And yes, it was even on sale!

(Bad lighting)

So those were all of my major purchases lately, and I'm really excited to use them all! Breaking in the shoes has begun, and I already picked out jewelry for the dress on Friday! Needless to say I am currently content with my spending addiction at the moment, the first step is admitting you have a problem :)

Before I go I really wanted to share my favorite staple piece of the month!

This crochet vest from Lauren Conrad via KOHLS is amazing! My friend Lyss had bought it and I borrowed it so much I just went out and bought her one so I could keep mine :) It helps dress up or down any outfit, is light weight and easy to wear! It's instantly become a staple in my Spring/Summer wardrobe!

Well I hope you enjoyed this, and I hope to do some more things such as reviews, how to's, tutorials, and much, much more! Feel free to leave me any comments and/or suggestions on facebook!

Thank you so much for reading, and I'll write you soon!

xoxo,

tk :)

Dreams are the fuel to my life.

Hi everyone! It's been a little while since I've written anything, it's been kind of crazy around here. Mostly I've been trying to figure some stuff out and figure out where I want to direct my life. It's not just answering questions like where do I want to work, but it's deciding the type of people I want to surround myself with, and if they are going to help me be a better person or hold me back. Where I am right now in my life is very important to where I will be in the next five to ten years. I've been looking around on YouTube, watching videos, and mainly just getting inspired. Hours later I find myself so immersed in beauty videos, tutorials, how to videos, and vlogs. 

Suddenly, I got this surge of inspiration; not only inspiration, but passion. I know where I want to go, and I know it is going to take a long time, and some true, old fashion hard work, something I think my generation doesn't understand entirely. The generations prior to mine worked very hard to get where they wanted to be, and sometimes I feel like my friends, and the people around me don't want to put in the time. I've been guilty of this, as I'm sure many people have, but I also never wanted anything this bad before. I am willing to do whatever it takes, and hopefully it pays off. 

Right now something that's been giving me a lot of inspiration and focus is, Kelly Cutrone's new book, 'Normal Gets You Nowhere'. This book is in your face, real, and not afraid to take chances. Cutrone's whit and sarcasm truly sets the tone, and amplifies her no shit attitude. Not afraid to bring topics to her reader's attention, Kelly talks about anything from her PR company, to sex, to what it takes to make it in the business world. If you're looking for a good sense of direction, and you're not afraid of the attitude, I strongly urge anyone to grab a copy and enjoy!

Lastly, I really feel the need to talk a little about my outlook on life. I really feel like everyone needs to remember to take a little break and focus on what means the most to them. Friends, family, whatever it may be, just remember what matters and what doesn't. I might be in the beauty industry, but that doesn't mean that I can't take a day off, and not do my hair and make up. I've noticed myself getting a little into material things more then I usually would, and I just want to kind of pull myself out of that before I let it get worse. Right now I'm torn, I'll be honest. People have ben really disappointing me and it's made me pull away from them. I find myself getting bossed around, and I don't stand up for myself. I'm at a cross roads, do I just pull away and focus on my career and future, or do I try and talk things out? This week is packed with hair to be done, graduation to attend, and some decisions to be made. Not to mention one of my oldest, and bets friends was in an accident this past weekend, and it really upset me. I haven't really heard from him in a while, and it just sucks to be away from him and his family during something like this. I just ask that you keep him in your prayers and pray for his recovery and return home. I know he will be fine, he is too stubborn, and too hard headed to not get back on his feet.

Well, today turned out slightly lengthy, but if there is anything that anyone got out of this just remember how important life is, and always let someone know what they mean to you. 

xoxo,

tk.

For the heart,

... is an organ of fire.

Good evening everyone! Today has been a roller coaster of emotions. Have you ever had one of those days where everything just hits you, and you're not quite sure why? Well, that was today. I wanted to cry, I wanted to laugh and be hyper, I just simply didn't have the emotional capacity to do any of the above. I decided after feeling horribly sick, to take the day off, and actually rest. After being visited by two of my best friends, and resting, I felt better already. But a lot was, and is, on my mind. When Alex came over we talked a lot, as usual; but not the usual was being discussed. Instead of dumb gossip we really talked about life, feelings, and where we were headed. This conversation is what sparked my new series, which I am so excited about! 

I really want to showcase the unique, amazing plethora of people that are in my life. The people I am privileged to have in my life are going in so many different directions that it is almost crazy difficult to keep up! Over the next few weeks I will begin interviewing a wide variety of my friends, peers, teachers, and most of all the people that I truly look up to. Until then I really am just trying to focus on where I want to be, and how I will get there. I know my plan and no, I'm not telling you just yet! So please keep your eyes out for the interviews to come, any title ideas for the series?! Let me know!

Here are some pictures I've found some inspiration from recently, take a look :)

Please keep Joplin, Missouri in your prayers, they need us.

Inspire someone tomorrow :)

xoxo.

Anchors & Bows.

It's currently 3 in the morning which naturally seemed like the perfect time to get some things off my chest. This past week, and even the weeks before, have been really unsettling for me. Friendships, relationships, school, home, job searching, and most of all planning have all been on my mind. School will done for me by the end of the summer, leaving state boards to follow shortly after. Not only is time dwindling down, but it is dwindling at a very fast rate. Making decisions has never been an easy task for me to say the least. But where to spend my life, where to make my next fresh start, it's a lot to consider. I have been thinking so intensely about it all that I tend to freak myself out, horrible habit, I know believe me. I have come to some conclusions, well, let's call them possibilities, conclusions is too permanent for me at this present time. I know that I want to move, how far? How drastic? I am not sure, but moving is something that will happen, and needs to happen in the near future.

I need change. Plain and simple. My ability to control myself and distance myself from those that I need to is, well, nonexistent. I know that to better myself, and to be the person that I know I can be I have to remove myself and start fresh. Places like California, aka really freaking far away, and South Miami, are some of the selections I've made thus far. But honestly it hasn't occurred to me until recently that I let everyone tell me how to act, what to do, and how to be. I follow this path because people have deemed it appropriate. It shouldn't matter, because I am me. I am finding my spot in this world. I have fallen into an amazing career and I absolutely love it! I wouldn't want to be doing anything else. I have changed, and people have told me so many times recently that I seem different. It feels good to know I am on the right path and sometimes I just need to take a step back and truly realize how blessed I am. Old friends have re-entered my life, I've met some new amazing people, and I am ready to be the person that I was always meant to be :)

People change, and that's okay. It's taken me a long time to realize this, and now that I have I'm okay with it. At the end of the day I just want everyone to be happy. I might have some people in my life right now that aren't helping me get to where I need to be, but I know that no matter what I will get where I am going. Where ever that may be :)

... just wanted to show off the new hair that inspired the change :)

Truly lucky to have everyone in my life that I do, and couldn't ask for more!

Thank you everyone :)

xoxo.

I'm destined...

... for greatness.

This weekend was just short of crazy. Saturday I was lucky enough to be a part of some lovely young ladies prom preparations. First was Kelsey :)

(Isn't her dress to die for?)

Kelsey's hair was simple yet elegant, just like her. This dress was so amazing that she didn't need crazy hair or jewelry, not that she needs it anyway. We just curled her hair with a wand and pinned it up, and she looked gorgeous! I hope she had an amazing night, and I can't wait to do her hair for graduation :)

Ps. Ms. Linda made a kick ass lunch :) Thanks Ms. Linda!!

After purchasing a Full Throttle I was ready for my next four gorgeous ladies :) Morgan, who's hair I recently took from a dark, dark brown to a nice overall lighter tone with a full high light, was next on my list. A low and elegant side bun, easy but so much fun with her long hair. I prepped by curling with my CHI Orbit. Slightly messy, but still contained to it's shape and pinned to with stand the evenings festivities, she was ready to go!

(She looked gorgeous!)

Satisfied with her hair Morgan was out and Nicole was up! Nicole, having shorter, shoulder length hair, I slightly curled and pinned over to the side and personalized with three flowers :)

(No idea what she's doing here, as usual :)

For the home stretch I helped Brooke and gave her hair, which HATES to do anything related to a curl, some "bend". Her hair is gorgeous on it's own anyways :) And as for Bethany, I just added some gold and deep plum to her eyes to help play up her make up. 

(And of course you can't even see Brooke's hair, to see look below)

The day was long, the girls were a riot, and the finished product was amazing :)

I learned a lot Saturday. I learned that if I put my mind to it I can get anything done, that I'm good at what I do, and oddly enough I like working on a tight time schedule, and knowing things need to be done at a certain time. Not only did I do two color corrections this week, with the help of my mom of course, but I helped 5 girls get ready for prom. And if you don't remember prom is quite possibly the biggest event in their lives thus far. I'm scared for their weddings :( 

I might not know where I want to go, but I know I'm doing the right thing :) Thank you ladies for allowing me to be a part of your big day and night, I hope you all had as much fun as I did! You're all so beautiful, I had only the best to work with :)

Sending love and inspiration your way :) xoxo.

Beauty is..

... whatever you make it :)

Hi guys :) So today's post is something that's really been on my mind a lot lately. Everyone keeps asking me what my type is when it comes to guys, and truth is I have no bloody clue! There are days when I'd totally be down for a preppy, Ralph Lauren sporting, polo playing lad. Other days I want a tattooed, guitar playing, sexy car driving stud. I honestly have no freakin' idea. Then I realized this is how everything in my life is, undecided. Then after noticing this ever increasing trend of inability to make a choice and stick with it in my everyday, I thought to myself, why do we need to choose? Why do I need to be a certain way? Reality is, I don't; there isn't some little box I need to put myself in and stamp a label to. Something about this was so liberating. Here I was 20 years old seeing different people and altering myself to fit little bit of themselves. The only good that came out of this was by trying different things, I created something for me. One day I might wanna rock a scarf and pretend I'm Johnny Depp from Pirates, another day I might wanna be really classic and rock a 1940s hairstyle. Some days I wanna hide my tattoos, and some day I purposefully wear no jewelry so you see them. No one is ever going to be completely happy with you, that is life, but knowing that I am me and no matter what I will always have that. Opinions are opinions, you can't live your life for other people, and I think I finally learned that :)

This week Melissa Jaqua and Abe Barron came to my school, look them up they are amazing! Abe cut my hair and it literally changed me. I feel free, and ready to take on anything :)

Love them!

Today I want to celebrate the different styles people have, what makes them unique :) Take a look...

(my work)

"If you're a bird, I'm a bird"

Being in an industry where fashion, style, and how you present yourself, is an important element it becomes hard to make sure you're doing things because it's what you want, and what you feel in your heart. I know what I want, and I know how to bet there, and I'm ready :)

Inspiration is the key :)

Happy Happy Happy...

... Mothers Day! 

My bestest friend, Alyssa, is a new mother this year. She sometimes wonders what she is getting herself into but she is doing wonderful :) Look at this gorgeous little one she blessed us with...

Ashlyn is super freaking adorable :)

Anyways, my obsession with Stumble Upon has continued and here are some things that inspired me :) Enjoy...

And Happy Mothers Day to my mommy, do not tell me we look alike :)

Inspire someone :)

xoxo.

There dreams...

... are mountains, these dreams are true.

So I'm currently sitting home "recovering" aka being bored and my lovely friend Alex showed me this kick ass website called Stumble Upon :) Check it out, sign in with your Facebook long in and get addicted! Here are a few pictures I found along the way, enjoy! :)

I have to say this might be my favorite :)

Fact: I will have this chair one day! :)

:)

Stay inspired and enjoy this gorgeous day for me!!

PS. Tell someone how you truly feel today :)

Sometimes burdens...

... are truly just blessings is disguise.

Today I found myself feeling a lot of different emotions. This morning didn't start off as planned, and the day seemed to follow suit. People all day were constantly surprising me by their actions, now I'm not saying I never act in ways that I am not proud of but, I couldn't figure out why people were being so... cruel. Then I got home and watched the episode of Oprah from today. I had DVR'd this episode because it was about the freedom riders from the 1960s. These men and women who put their lives on the line, signed their last will and testament, and got on a bus to stand up for those who didn't have the chance to put me in tears. In the 1960s segregation, prejudice, racism, it was all still occurring in America. Martin Luther King Jr was fighting for equality. People shake their heads at me and don't want to listen when I get so worked up about things like this but, who ever said it was okay to judge someone by the color of their skin? Who in their right mind thought that someone's skin made them lesser of a person, of a human being? I can not fathom people like this. Call me crazy, call me a hippie I don't care, but I still see it today. Prejudice is still seen, racism, I saw and heard acts of just this week. I'll just put it out there because I truly care about this individual, someone I know was not invited some where due to the color of their skin. How do you tell someone, a young someone at that, that even though these people have probably never met them, they already dislike them. Not cause of normal high school stuff like rumors, but because they are simply of a darker tone of skin. It literally infuriates me. 

Freedom Riders, 1961

Tonight I was able to attend my friend Lindsey's showing and she was amazing as usual. But some of the other works caught my eye too. A certain series about love, not romantic crap, but loving each other not based upon race, sexual preference, or gender. Which naturally sent me spiraling into a conversation with Alyssa, whom I had taken with me to the show. This then went into a discussion about life. I believe in God, I believe in something, someone, having some greater influence in our lives if we so choose to seek it. I also believe sometimes we are given blessings in disguise. We might not always be dealt the hand we want in life, but God, or whomever you may believe in, wouldn't have given us anything we couldn't handle. Life isn't easy; it isn't easy for the teenager trying to make it through high school, the college senior trying to graduate, or the new mother trying to carve a path for now, not only herself, but her child too. We all have struggles, we all have weaknesses, and we all have times when we loose sight. I don't mean to preach, or rant, or anything. I don't know what I am supposed to do on this earth, and I don't where this life will take me. All I know is I love seeing people happy and I feel that to my core. I feel like there is more to come for me, I feel like I'm supposed to be a part of something bigger then myself.

I guess today my point wasn't to rant, although I did, but it was to how you that no matter where you are in your life, where you're going, or where you might have been, there is always a tomorrow. There is always a better day, it might not come right away but if you seek it, it will come. Those freedom riders who risked their lies and were beaten, they made it possible today for us to be one nation. I ask that you take some time and see what you can do to better yourself, maybe even better America. Smile and remember tomorrow is truly a new day, and sooner or later today, will only be a distant memory in the past...

The purest beauty...

... is within yourself.

Hi all :) This week is crazyy. Tomorrow is Lindsey's Senior Show and I wouldn't miss it for the world, so proud of her and everything she has accomplished. For those of you who don't know Linds this would be her...

She is amazing, and has made a huge impact on my life :)

Thursday is my last night of freedom, due to the fact that Friday is surgery. Then hopefully my weekend is full of visitors :) I don't have much to say other then right now my life is, well, a mess. I'm not sure where I am going, what He has set up for me, or who will be in my life. People tend to come and go in my life, I guess that's why I am afraid to fully invest myself in anyone. I will do anything for anyone, I love knowing that something I did, sometimes so small, can put a smile on someone's face. Beauty is so much more then looks, it  comes from your soul. I love this world we live in and I feel like we don't appreciate it, just as we don't appreciate each other. So take a minute and look at some of the beauty you might over look everyday...

(so freaking adorable, I hope I have that one day)

(love lightning)

All pictures credited to National Geographic :)

These are just a few of the pictures I've collected to inspire me everyday, I hope they gave you a little inspiration :)

Smile :) & Inspire someone.