Gucci glasses, Michael Kors bag and Shoes
TAMARAC PARK
The Woodlands
SIX SHOTS: APRIL 2015
HEAR ME ROAR
Dolce and Gabbana, sun glasses, Michael Kors watch, chains Nordstrom, pants and blazer by Cache, lip color is Arthur by Chanel
pants and blazer Cache, glasses Dolce and Gabbana, top Agaci, chains Nordstrom, watch and bag Michael Kors, lip color Arthur by Chanel
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-SDS
SIX SHOTS: MARCH 2015
1. HOUSTON LIVESTOCK SHOW AND RODEO
This past month a friend got tickets to the Rodeo, and invited a bunch of girls to go with her. Eric Church was the entertainment.
It’s really hard for me to relax and have fun, so I scheduled this night and tried hard to cut loose. We decided that we would all eat anything and everything we wanted so we all ended up with stomach aches in the middle of the night. (I guess beer, ice cream and barbeque can do that.) Who knew? The most fun part was watching these ladies sing old 90’s tunes in the car on the late night drive home. Good times!
2. RODEO WEAR
This is how you do the Rodeo in Houston. There’s a lot of outdoor walking, so hair tied back, or a hat is good, jeans are a must, and Texasness in glammy mode is needed. Check the full blog post here!
3. MARILYN MONROE
I was lucky enough to be asked to participate in a grande opening event at Dress for Less in Houston! The store was also running a charity event in conjunction with Dress for Success Houston. The charity helps women in transition. The store had fabulous discounted clothing as well as home decor and I fell in love with these Marilyn Monroe murals for the home! They also had items such as Jessica Simpson or Steve Madden shoes and more! If you’re in Houston, check the blog post to learn more!
4. FRAGRANCE
Have I mentioned that I work in fragrance and cosmetics? (Among my other few jobs/positions/hobbies.) I took some shots for a work related event we are having. I am my happiest when I get to create!
5. DAVE RAMSEY
My Valentine’s Day gift from my husband was a Dave Ramsey event coming to Houston in March. How romantic. I already listen to Dave dispense financial advice to morons on the radio every day so I was not totally thrilled to go to this event. I have literally no credit cards, both our cars are paid off, and we are in lock down mode financially so I didn’t feel I needed to go.
To our surprise, this event was an Entrepreneur Leadership event, which lasted all day, and it was wonderful. We have a business. So we are Entrepreneurs. We discuss rather loudly at times, who to hire, who not to hire. hiring was one of the touchstones of the event. Dave agreed with everything I say when it comes to hiring and doing business. My husband left wishing he’d gone to the class years ago. People can be the downfall of your business, so it’s very important who you chose to allow into your universe. I wrote an article here before attending the event, so check it out if you do any hiring in your position.
We sat in the third row, and were excited to spend the day together. the most important thing though, was that Dave validated my business knowledge so it’s helping us to see things the same in respect to our business. I would advise all companies, large and small to seek the Ramsey EntreLeadership class for your hiring managers.
5. WICKED CROWN
I was sent some Wicked Crown Hair Chalk to review for my blog, and I LOVED it! I can’t wait to use it again, and try different looks! This shot was just an INSTAGRAM pic, or see the blog post here !
6. JO MALONE FRAGRANCE
I took this shot for my friends at Jo Malone in The Woodlands for their Spring Scent Event! They can ship to anywhere in the USA, so if interested in getting any of your Jo Malone products, just call and ask for Percell at (832)562-4880 . Tell him Stephanie sent you, and that you’re interested in the gift with purchase for Scent Event, and you will get goodies with your purchase! He is located at Jo Malone in The Woodlands Nordstrom, so pop in and say hi! The best tine to buy fragrance is during special events! He can even get your bottles engraved for free during this event!
-SDS
ARGAN OIL REVIEW from INSTANATURAL
You may find this hard to believe, but snow white hair does not grow naturally out of my head. I am actually a dark haired American Indian girl. There was a mix up somewhere and my hair doesn’t know that it should be growing in blonde. Because of this, I am forced to color my hair.
Coloring your hair is not a good and healthy thing. It’s just not. It’s damaging to shiny, straight dark hair. So be it. Due to this hair murder, I am always seeking out repair products to help give the illusion of healthy, virgin hair.
I was extremely happy to hear that I would be trying out some products from Instanatural , some of which were for hair!
The first time I tried the Argan Oil, which is actually for the skin, hair, face and nails…I was truly impressed. The photo above is from the first time of trying the oil, then curling my hair. I actually was complimented by strangers and friends from the moment I started using the oil, so when I added the Argan conditioning mask when I washed it the next day, there was even more of a difference!
I’m thinking I can grown out my hair another 3 feet due to the amazing conditioning effects of these products. I am new to Argan oil and really didn’t even know what it was, so I did some research.
Organic argan oil by Instanatural is for hair, face, skin and nails! It is 100% pure and is great for a variety of purposes;
- Moroccan Argan Oil is Therapeutic for Every Skin Condition – Also Great for Acne, Dry Scalp, Split Ends, Frizzy Hair, Stretch Marks, Body Cuticles & MORE – This Argania Spinosa is Guaranteed To Make Your Body Shine!
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Check out the Amazon links if you are interested! The prices are so much lower than a lot of other products out there and I am all about keeping control of my beauty budget, and that means that getting maximum value for every dollar spent! BAM!
-SDS
TOP TWELVE SHOTS OF THE YEAR 2014
I welcome the year 2015 with open arms, but here are my top 12 picks for Shots of The Year from the blog! Some are from products that sponsored me, and some of other people I got to shoot. It’s fun to look back over the past year and gather some top shots. 2014 went by so fast, and in looking back, I see why… I was busy! I look forward to challenging myself this next year!
1. GLASSES USA
I was so excited to learn about GLASSESUSA and get an opportunity to try out their online prescription glasses service! Too cool! Check them out for discount prescription glasses that you can order online.
2. BOUDOIR
It was something totally new to try, and I had a blast doing last year’s Valentine Boudoir Shoot. The girls were fun and beautiful. It’s not trashy… more fun and flirty than anything, but it was fun working out shots for the girls. Out of all photos, I love this one the best. The girl is a beautiful, edgy rebel, business woman and mom. I loved the way this turned out.
3. BLACK FEATHERED ANGEL
This is a girl I ran into one night while out with my husband. We became friends and I was dying to do some portfolio shots for the aspiring actress. On this shoot, we went to Galveston Beach, (although we joked about saying it was some exotic destination in the Carribbean) and we laughed so hard as we tried different shots. Imagine this tall, beautiful girl in full makeup and long black gown, on the edge of a jettie, as the waves crashed in. Imagine the onlookers. Too funny. The rest of the pictures can be seen here. This was a great day!
4. TEXAS GIRL
I’ve always loved the Guess advertising campaigns. This was a spin on the Texas girl look. This is one of my favorite shots from that day with her. See the rest here, on the American Girl blog post.
5. SENIOR PORTRAIT TEXAS STYLE
Senior portraits in Texas are getting to be very elaborate, so I wanted to try my hand at a few! I absolutely had a blast working on this shoot, and this one is my favorite from the Senior Glam Texas Style shoot!
6. YOUNIQUE
I did a review for Younique 3D Fiber Lashes. This was one of the shots from the post that came out. I mean, how do you really take a mascara photo anyway? My vanity area was new, and it’s where I spend every morning getting ready, playing with makeup and trying new things.
7. THE WOODLANDS, BIOTCH
One day after church, my husband and I stopped to snap photos for the Retro blog post. I got this great shot of a nearby bridge in The Woodlands, and loved the way it came out!
8. LA JOLLA
We took a trip to San Diego this year. We wanted to return, since we had been the previous year. I packed terribly. I ended up buying a cool hat there, while we were shopping, and thus created a La Jolla outfit post out of scraps! We stayed at La Valencia hotel, right on the Cove at La Jolla… and had an amazing time. I love this shot that Ken took because it’s real. It’s me. My clothes. My life. I love that he lets me be kooky and fun. Good times!
La Jolla Cove
9. PURE BEAUTY
Pure Beauty was seen daily as we photographed the Seals at La Jolla. I was able to get inches from them and snap some cute photos. This was one of my best memories of the year! I adore nature and animals.
10. HOLIDAY RIVER WALK
In December, we went to San Antonio to attend a church service by one of our favorite pastors, and stayed on the San Antonio River Walk. It was my birthday, and Christmas lights were still up. I took photos in order to create a Monet look and love the way they all turned out!
11. ANGEL
I was fortunate enough to make a new friend this year, when Angel Blanchard was referred to me by a friend, to recreate her hair salon web site, Angels Hair Designs. She is a color and cut specialist in the Houston Galleria area, and also does extensions as well. She did my hair recently as well. Angel also is a jewelry designer, and is wearing some of her custom candy pieces in this shot! She does cuts for men as well!
12. YOU TUBER
One of my functions is that I work in Cosmetics and Fragrances. I do makeup. If you know anyone who does makeup, then you know we love You Tube Videos! Everyone would love to try and make a video at least once, so I finally did a full You Tube presentation called GLAMMY GLAM in 19 MINUTES. This shot was of the finished product after the video tutorial was made. Making videos is so fun, but it’s more work than you think! Check out my Channel here.
