With Love, From House of Vine: The Skin Care Studio

In case you didn’t know, my skincare studio, also named House of Vine, is open for business!! I am officially taking appointments at House of Vine, which is nestled discreetly in my bungalow house in the urban and creative neighborhood of Golden Hill, in the heart of San Diego, California. It’s been a journey with…

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Holiday Makeup To Glam Up, Of Course

Just a few ideas for your holiday parties, Christmas and a New Year’s Eve glam up. Just know that whether you are feeling down, blue or just blah, a well put together makeup look is the best armor and confidence boost. So get out there, rock your holidays and enjoy through to 2017. Celebrity makeup…

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COMPLIMENTARY (FREE) Body Waxing

This week only!! In order to sharpen my skills, I’m providing complimentary (FREE) body waxing for any and all body part(s). Requesting multiple services is encouraged! Women AND Men are welcome. Just contact European Wax Center, (Mission Valley) in San Diego at 619-299-9822 to make a reservation with Lysandra for one day this week, ending on…

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Skin Thoughts and Tips for the Fall

It’s the beautiful month of October (which is practically over already)! Fall is in the air and Winter is almost here! Maybe you still haven’t found the perfect solution to use for your skin during these harsher weather months. Are you already tired of your dry, rough and textured skin just thinking of it? We’ve…

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Beauty, The Body, and Life, Oh My!

Turning pro is a mindset. If we are struggling with fear, self-sabotage, procrastination, self-doubt, etc., the problem is, we’re thinking like amateurs. Amateurs don’t show up. Amateurs crap out.  Amateurs let adversity defeat them. The pro thinks differently. He shows up, he does his work, he keeps on truckin’, no matter what. -Steven Pressfield My…

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Before Getting Eyelash Extensions…

To make it easy on yourself and your lash stylist here are a few things to know for the newbie, before getting eyelash extensions. Have healthy eyes and eyelashes. A lash stylist can possibly work around lashes that may have minor damage (for whatever the reason) but your eyes must be in good shape. No…

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The Skin You’re In

I am all about the motto, love the skin you’re in! I believed it before studying Esthetics and getting my license but now I am all in and just about obsessed! Invest in and treat your skin and face well because it is the only one you will have to carry you through this life.…

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What Forms of Protection Are you Using? If Any…

What forms of protection are you using? Keeping it PG, I’m speaking of SPF protection that is.  UV rays are the number one cause of premature aging and of course skin cancer. UVA = aging, UVB = burning and UVC = radiation. Broad spectrum sunscreens protect you from all UV rays. So with so many…

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Oily Girl

I am a skincare and beauty products junkie. Especially lately now that I have insights into what products are best for what skin types and conditions. It is even more fun and more of a passion of mine. Beauty and style is a daily grind so with that said, one must be consistent for results.…

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What Happens In Vegas…

What happened in Vegas at the IECSC held at the Las Vegas Convention Center last weekend…was overwhelmed, learned a few techniques, learned about new products and learned more about the products I already knew about, spent some money, got an idea of equipment costs for my own future spa suite and had some good times!…

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