Clarisonic review and Cyber Weekend Savings your skin needs

Let's talk SKIN. One of my ALL TIME FAVORITE beauty items is my Clarisonic  . I don't know why it took me years to buy one ...but it did. I bought mine about two years ago and I have never looked back. I have generally normal skin that I would categorize as "combo",  meaning sometimes dry and sometimes oily. I get the regular break out and black heads but nothing too serious. I was sick of staring at the pours of my nose and decided to take the plunge. My makeup glides on beautifully after and I have a nice glow for a couple days. I have the Mia, it was cheaper and perfect for at home use. Basically everyone needs this and it's on sell until mid-night so you better hurry!

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IPhone Photography Tips

First off, I know I look crazy in this picture (which is why I like it ). I actually look that ridiculous when I laugh so I decided, "What the heck, that's what my face looks like...so I better like it." So I am posting it! Back to the point of this post, I am going to share my top 5 iPhone photography tips.

1. Good lighting is everything. I am always getting asked about the white wall in all my hair photos. The answer is annoyingly simple, I use a white wall and my salon has incredible lighting. 

2. Overcast is great for outdoor photos. So if it's cloudy it might be a lovely day to go to the park and snap some pretty pictures of your littles. 

3. Be creative! When I take pictures of my son I sometimes get down on the ground with him or stand above to get a birds eye view. I get creative. I like to capture the moment in a way that I will look back and remember how that moment felt. Don't be afraid to lay down on the ground or climb a ladder. I will do some pretty ridiculous things when it comes to getting a good shot of my son. 

4. I like negative space, I like to make whatever is my focus the "hero" of the photo. Having negative space allows for that person/object to be the "center of attention" without them being in the "center of the photo". 

5. Apps are awesome and worth the dollar or two you pay for a good app to edit or capture with. Some of my favorite are VSCO CAM, Afterlight, Snap Seed, Pic-Tap-Go and I LOVE LOVE A Beautiful Mess & Party Party. 

My world, my work and my secret

Life has been very busy on my end and I seem to always have my hands full with something.  Taylor (my husband) started up a new business in Hurricane Utah, he sells and repairs vacuums and sewing machines so he is gone six days a week and I am chasing after a crazy little man, painting hair or typing. You could say it's been a bit of a crazy year. 

This year for the first time in my career I am taking time off around the holidays to "Be still". I am not quite sure the definition of that or if I will like it hahaha but I am going to try and give it a go. Strider turns one next week and I don't even want to think about it, like what the crap!? These pictures were taken 6 months ago and I tell you he is twice as chubby, twice as crazy and his hair is twice as long.  Being a mother is the most rewarding , challenging and mind boggling thing. Everything you thought you were/are changes immediately. I have never felt more important, needed and lets be honest, tired!

In between killing it at the salon I have been busy the last couple months working on the launch of my NEW WEBSITE and BRAND. I also am like dance around the room like a crazy lady excited to tell you about what I have been slaving to create. I am making an online E-Course and Video Series that will teach you all you need to know about "Styling your Own Hair". I am also excited to announce that I will be hosting a hands on workshop in the new year.  I will be sharing more details soon I just wanted to spill the beans a little bit. Pretty sure it would make an amazing Christmas Gift! Speaking of, I am so freaking excited for Christmas and yes I have already started to listening to Christmas music. I have to start brainwashing my child to be obsessed with Christmas starting now!