About Lysandra Joy

Beauty is the ritual. Style is the language. Joy is the destination. Hello, I’m Lysandra Joy Leary—a California girl at heart, Navy Veteran, Licensed Esthetician, and Beauty & Style Expert. I guide accomplished, boss women in their second renaissance era—those ready to live beautifully, intentionally, and unapologetically on their own terms. This is the season where…

Ways to Work With Me

Intentional beauty. Elevated personal style. Curated for the life you’re living now. Working with me is for women who value expertise, quality, and thoughtful guidance. You know that looking polished isn’t about excess—it’s about intention. And you’re ready for beauty and style support that fits your lifestyle, not the other way around. Whether you’re refining…

Reviews

“Wow! I was so impressed with Lysandra! She has such amazing creativity and talent. She even brought an on location makeup chair for me to sit in as she did her magic! She did both my makeup and styling for our yoga inspired shoot. Her selections were fantastic, absolutely spot on. She stayed for the…

Bougie Yet Still Down AF

By: Lysandra Joy March 14, 2019

Beauty and Wellness, personal posts#beautyboss, #blackesthetician, #houseofvine, #lysandrajoy, #melaninmagic, #sandiego, #skincareLeave a Comment

So, you want and need to look and feel good from the inside out. You have an image to protect and confidence to exude. Right. Teetering the line of bougie yet still the down AF homegirl?! Your skincare regime has improved but you know you’re not where you could be and you’re not sure…

True Rest

By: Lysandra Joy March 1, 2019February 27, 2019

Beauty and Wellness#floating, #lysandrajoy, #pod, #saltwater, #sandiego, #selfcare, #truerest, #truerestfloatspa, wellnessLeave a Comment

My thoughts and feels about floating at the True Rest Float Spa, the San Diego California location. It was cool. Freeing. Relaxing. Anywhere I can go and get naked I’m kinda intrigued. Ha! Although you can wear a bathing suit or swim trunks if you so desire. So you chill in a private pod filled…

Notes From Atlantaaa! My Holiday Trip

By: Lysandra Joy January 4, 2019December 31, 2018

Travel#ATL, #beautyandtravel, #lysandrajoy, #oldladygang, #travelLeave a Comment

Check. It. Out Day 1 ⁃ Delta flight straight to ATL, I drugged myself and slept well. ⁃ Checked out the campuses at Morehouse, Spelman and Clark Atlanta. ⁃ Went to an STL historic restaurant, Paschal’s to eat soul food, Catfish etouffee, greens, yams. – Drove down Peachtree, a strip of stores & restaurants that…

Speaking Of A Product I Love

By: Lysandra Joy December 26, 2018December 24, 2018

Beauty and Skin Review#cleanbeauty, #exfoliant, #houseofvine, #lysandrajoy, #organicskincare, #sandiegoestheticianLeave a Comment

…on my skin right now is from Little Barn Apothecary. Because I have oily skin I love toner. Because I have oily skin I love a good exfoliation. I found a two in one combined product on a trip to the brick and mortar skincare boutique, Little Barn Apothecary in Atlanta, Georgia earlier this week.…

Make Ish Happen

By: Lysandra Joy November 20, 2018November 18, 2018

Lifestyle#blogging, #business, #energy, #happy, #inspiration, #lysandrajoy, #mindbodywellness, #society, #thoughts, #work, #yourgifts #selflove #wellness, LifestyleLeave a Comment

This weekend I craved talking to friends, seeing friends and walking on the beach after church. But first, business stuff because building my dynasty is not limited to a certain day and time, it’s an ongoing thing. It is hard yet beautiful because I’m creating something out of nothing. So any who, I want to…

Get a Facial, etc.

My elevator pitch. Like to hear it? Here it goes… I’m Lysandra Joy Leary, owner and Esthetician at House of Vine, my home-based Skin and Beauty Bungalow where I always say, “Beauty is Boss!” My studio is a separate unique space for a personalized beauty affair, starring YOU! I offer classic lash extensions, brow waxing…

Pretty Lips For Brown Skin

By: Lysandra Joy October 30, 2018October 29, 2018

Beauty and Wellness#alimapure, #axiologybeauty, #beautycounter, #blackbeautymatters #lysandrajoy #houseofvie #theblackesthetician, #gabrielcosmetics, #indieesthetician, #limecrime, #lipsstickforwomenofcolor, #sandiego #beautyeditor, #sephora, #thelipbar, blacmineralsLeave a Comment

The right shade of lipstick can transform your day (or night) mood and look. So put on some lipstick and handle it and whatever else comes! I randomly decided to inform you about a few brands that carry clean beauty lipsticks catering to women of color. We can never have enough colorful shades to work…

Pumpkins and Peels

If you are a skincare and beauty lover or even if you aren’t and you are aware of the value of a good skincare and beauty regimen, then you’re probably aware that it’s peel season. If you are on Instagram you see most of us skin care professionals continue to shout out about getting your…

Fall Skin

By: Lysandra Joy October 12, 2018October 11, 2018

Beauty and Wellness#beautyproducts, #clinique, #drdennisgross, #lysandrajoy, #morphe, #murad, #sandiegobeauty, #sandiegobeautyblogger, #sandiegobeautyeditor, #sandiegoesthetician, #sehora, #skincareproducts, #urbanoutfitters, #valjeanlabs, #youthtothepeopleLeave a Comment

Took an afternoon stroll to the mall just to, get some sun, activity and see what’s out there as far as fashion, style and beauty products. Well, I stumbled upon a few gems that I felt the need to record and mention to you today. Read on… If you love Urban Outfitters then you know they have…

Notes From Kauai

By: Lysandra Joy October 5, 2018October 4, 2018

Travel#inspiration, #islandstyle, #islandtravel, #kapaa, #kauaimarriott, #lifestyleblogger, #luau, #lysandrajoy, #poipu, #selfcare, #styledlife, #travel #kauai #hawaii #familytrip, #travelnotes, #travelstyleLeave a Comment

I went to Kauai with my family this Summer, back in August and have a few pics that I never shared as well as my notes about what we did and where we went. So I might as well make a recorded memory on the blog for flash back Friday! A lot of time, money…