Pretty is Power

Have burning skincare or makeup questions such as… • What products should my skincare routine should consist of and in what order? • Which ones are really best for MY skin? • What’s the most effective (yet fun) use of my makeup products for daily glam? • How often should I really change out my…

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Nothing Better Than a Bold Lip!

“She was a girl who wore dark lipstick and did not have to speak a word to seduce you.” ~Stephen F. Campbell Happy National Lipstick Day! #nationallipstickday I’m talking about how to apply the perfect pout! Lips are an important aspect of the face. I mean we do use them to communicate and express ourselves verbally…

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6 Reasons You Need An Esthetician

Post quarantine many of you are going to run to your hairstylist and nail artist out the gate. Am I right?! Ha! No brainer right, non-essential my a$$, we need these people on a consistent basis to keep us looking well put together. My real question is how many of you are running to your…

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My Interview with SD Voyager

In case you missed it! Last month I was featured in the SD Voyager speaking about my life transition, the passion and fight for doing what you love and my beauty biz. The interview speaks for itself, so not a lot to write about. Check it out HERE!   XO, Lysandra Joy

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Intuitive Style

“To have style you have to know who you are.” ~Iris Apfel Thanks for the advice Iris. I like to have a stylish presence and look like I care about myself without overdoing it. I am low key with a love for fashion, be it haute couture, upscale or the fast fashion of HM or…

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Style Pointers: 6 Things I Wish I Knew Before Becoming A Personal Stylist

Well hello! Up for a few pointers in style? I hope so! This week as I thought about where I have been, where I am and where I am going, I realized how much I have learned in pursuit of my career in fashion and ongoing learning as a spirited and creative entrepreneur. With this…

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For The Eyewear Lovers In My Life

Wear glasses? Happen to need an updated pair? Maybe you just want to include a new pair of glasses to kick off your get down to business mode for the new season? If so, maybe you could try purchasing them through a non-traditional route. I have the answer for you, Warby Parker glasses. I myself…

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Perspective

Hello, hello! Happy Monday! Yes, House Of Vine is still here! I know it has been an insurmountable delay and I’m not about excuses, however with getting through my venture of taking a night course to become a certified makeup artist while working my demanding federal career in management by day, it really was a…

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Finding the Proper Fit

I recently met up with a guy that I met online whom was limited on time but based on our planned meeting time we would still have at least an hour to connect. He said, ‘I’m not sure if you would be willing to meet for just an hour and a half or so.” I…

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That Styled Life

Who are you going to be today? I have been thinking a lot about fashion and style, how it all relates and why I am so passionate about it. Is it really the industry (because I am really still learning about it), is it how it looks in the movies or the fashion magazines that…

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