New Years Eve in High Flying Style!

Last minute I decided to fly from Houston to San Antonio, instead of driving for two and a half hours. All is smooth sailing and the view is spectacular! Couldn't ask for a better start to New Years Eve! The day actually started out great with a bride getting ready for her wedding. She was so happy and grateful, and she totally made my day. Now I wait for my merlot, as I embark on my journey to visit with family. I am so grateful for all the people who surround me and wether they are near or far, they are always with me in my spirit. These people made me who I am today, wether purposely or involuntarily through their actions and opinions. Thank you to all who have graced my path, I am truly blessed to have such amazing people to look up to and gain inspiration from.

Photoshoot Week! Pageant work has begun!

This week was filled with the Teen and Miss girls from the America system, from this area! I did hair and make-up for Miss Sugar Land Teen and Miss Houston Teen, but only make-up for Miss Harris County Teen, which is the only one I actually took a picture of. They are all so sweet, and I look forward to working more with them throughout the year! As soon as I get a hold of the final shots I will be posting! The inspiration they gave me was cute and I look forward to seeing the results.

Dinner Time!!! Broccoli vs. Pizza

I made an awesome homemade pizza today from semi-scratch! It was really good!! I had to stop myself from eating after four squares. I bought a thin crust dough, so it was easy to scarf down. Usually Mateo is exited about pizza, but he woke up on the wrong side of the bed after his nap, so he is super cranky! Surprisingly enough, one of his favorite foods is BROCCOLI so I offered to steam some up for him and he agreed. What a strange little child that I have who prefers to have steamed broccoli over pizza any day! He just turned to me and nodded his head and said," Mmmmmm!"



~Meli

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I am on a Roll

I got a request for a "rasta" hat by one of my co-workers. So I used the same pattern I used for the gray beret except I used a much larger hook and added just a few chains to the initial chain strand. I wasn't sure if it would be exactly the style she had in mind, but I think it has the look she wanted.
I LOVE CROCHET!!!!!!! This craft is so great, learn a few stitches and recreate patterns in all sorts if ways!!!! Ooohhh the possibilities! Up next, a slouchy purse/bag for my friend Kate! I haven't found a pattern I like, yet, so I will be making this one by combining a few projects. Can't wait to get started!!







~Meli

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Panda Hat

I received a special request from my coworker Anthony, while I was working on the gray beret (that ended up belonging to Mateo) that instantly caught my attention. He said, "oooh, I want a Panda hat," and I said, "OK!" As soon as I finished making that beret, as well as finished the one that actually fit me, I got to work! It surprisingly didn't take me very long, considering I can only afford to make stuff for a short while during the week. A short three days later, I turned it in to him and he was so exited, so was I! Hooray for projects!!

Craft, Create, Crochet!

It's kinda funny, but, I started a beret crochet pattern the other day, and as I worked it, I felt like something wasn't quite right. Finally, a couple days later when I finished, I realized I really messed it up somehow.
BUT, to my sons advantage it was just the right size for his little head!!!! So I told him, "Mateo! I made you a new hat!". He was so exited he took it right from my hands and put it on in a second. He loves hats, and he definitely loved this one.






~Meli

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¡¡QUINCE!!

I did this sweet Quinceañera today for her party! She absolutely flourished from the time I met her to when she was heading out the door, her head was high and her smile big!! I thought it was real cute she had her braces done to match her dress!












~Meli

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Digging in the Archives

I went in and started digging through my computer and emails and pulled up some pictures I never got around to posting. Here they are, along with some links to other work I've done. There will be more to come as I find them, so come back and check 'em out!

Weddings:

Maggie and Paul

Miss Texas America Pageant

Here they are, the pictures of the hair and Make-up I did for the Miss Texas America Pageant! The beautiful ladies I had the pleasure of working with are Miss Houston Rachael Turner (blonde), and Miss Sugar Land Jackie Foss (brunette). They were absolutely a breeze to hang out with throughout the week, considering we had 5-6 am hair and makeup calls all week! They had to be done by 8:30am on most days, and have to look fresh and fabulous for their preliminaries and finals at 7:30pm! Needless to say they looked spectacular for their events, with their gowns from Wardrobe The Boutique, I only wish I had fancy places to attend so that I could wear amazing gowns like those! I look forward to continue to work with these two ladies in the future!






















































~Meli

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Sugar Land Fashion Week

This Thursday I was involved, as well as other stylists from the salon, in doing hair and make-up for the kick-off event for this years Sugar Land Fashion Week. It was a great show filled with stylings from the boutiques around Sugar Land Town Square. There were even dogs on the runway dressed in cute outfits! Proceeds from the show benefited the Women's center. I am always down to work towards a good cause!! The hair was extremely fun to create, I only wish people would wear their hair in random different ways for regular occasions! I am gonna try to incorporate some of the techniques I used to create these looks on somebody willing to try a new look, taming it down of course!!! Ooh, I think I'll wear my hair like this next weekend, yes, that is what I'll do!!!


















~Meli

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Pillow Talk

It's not what you might have thought! I completed a super cute project today, the beginning of my Sewing Journey! I made Mateo the cutest little pillow following instructions from a book I bought the other day! I chose a cheesy little crayon print but whatever, he's 2 and absolutely loves it, which is all I care about! I spent a few hours on it, not too bad. I picked up all the tools I was gonna need yesterday to ensure I could sit down and complete this project. All in all, I learned a bunch of new tricks to guarantee a beautifully finished look! Next week I make a tote bag, I am really exited!





~Meli

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Today's Garb

This is what I wore to the Miss Texas America Pageant Friday night. It was fun, I had a wonderful time, and I always enjoy a reason to get all dressed up! Don't you? I love, love, love, love, my wedges from Target! They are soooooo comfy! I could seriously wear them to run around all day with Mateo, but he's 2, and, although I could walk in them for days, I could not run after him should he decide to make a run for it. So, for now they get saved for date nights when daddy is around or business ventures such as these which call for evening attire!! yessss, I said "evening attire", feels good saying it to! All's well in life and I'm ready for tomorrow!