Creating the Life I Want

It's been over two years since my last post.  There are so many excuses that I could give you as to why I haven't shared any posts on here, but my real answer is going to be that I was living.  I was making successes and failures.  I uprooted my world and moved, changed my career path and most recently my relationship status and moved back to my hometown.  

If that is not living, I don't know what is!

But, I'm not here to share the negative details, I'm going to share the positive changes that I've made to move forward towards the person that I want to be.  To hit you with a cliche I am "becoming my best self" or "living my best life".

Last year, I met my new creative "partner in crime", Michael Serine.  He approached me when he was in need of a makeup artist to collaborate on a shoot.  We didn't know what we wanted to shoot and then I found the #collaborationmastered free Master Class.  We did a huge production shoot where he and I built sets, made costume pieces, and styled our models ourselves.

We've since worked on some other creative and experimental shoots.

As well as some commercial shoots.

At the beginning of this year, I was signed as an artist for the beauty agency Dollface by Jules.

As well as a Beauty Ambassador for JMTM Cosmetics.

And a Beauty Blog Contributor for Jules Loves. Me

And that is just what has been developing in my career sector!

Now that we're past my career... Let's dive into the personal.  I've been cultivating a series of rituals in my life that include working out doing T25, Yoga, Meditation, and Journaling.  It sounds all new age and hippie, but it's what calms my "brand of crazy". 

I've lost 15lbs, my anxiety has been lowered, I've overcome a lot of my body image issues, and if I'm being honest.... I'm less of the person that I used to be and more of the person that I want to be.

Overall I'm in a better place and truly want to share more with y'all!

So what's coming up for my blog..... there will be Beauty Posts, DIY, and Integrative Lifestyle posts!!!

Stay Tuned!

Love,

Heather

New Years Resolutions....

 

 

1) Pass My Esthetician Licensing Exams -
 

a) Written/Theory

b) Practical Exam
 

 

 

2) Lose Weight/Better Shape -
 

This is always the obvious post that everyone posts and most don't keep, but while I was in school this past year.... I gained 20lbs.... 

Since I've been out of school I've already lost 5lbs because of less stress, eating in more and being allowed more time to be more active....

My boyfriend and I have been slowly switching our lifestyle around and substituting with more Organic and Natural Products for our Groceries, Skincare and more...

He recently got a Commercial Grade Ninja... so we've been taking in more fruits and veggies through smoothies and juices and that has helped a lot....

and I've been incorporating a Detox Tea 3 times a day along with Green Tea...

 

 

3) Dream Big/Do Big -
 

I suffer when I'm not able to create... I have a lot of energy inside of me that needs to get out on a daily basis.... whether it be blogging, sewing, printing fabrics, making natural goodies for the home or even Makeup Artistry....I Need to DO!!!  I'm finally ready to bring all of my skills to the next level and the time to do so has opened up to me....

and We want to Move Soon....

 

 

4) Work Hard/Play Hard -
 

I want to build my own set of businesses.... I make so many things and want to be able to share those pieces with others... I want to do what I LOVE....

My goal is to get it all started and get ready to hit the ground at a nice pace....so that I can Enjoy what I do, but also get to Enjoy having a Life....

We Love to go on trips and experiences new people and places and this past year has had it's drawbacks in that department.....

Ready for a Change!!!

 

 

5) Spend More Time with Family and Friends -
 

I had to sacrifice a lot of my time with my family and friends due to my grueling schedule of school all day and work most nights.... I've missed just being able to hang out and not always be on the go....

 

6) Take Better Care of Myself -
 

I have a tendency to go, go, go and burnout fast when it comes to my drive...

I need to:

a) Wear More Sunscreen

 

b) Pamper myself once a week

 

c) Relax - whether it be reading a book, watching a movie, taking a bath.... Sometimes doing what is considered nothing... is Everything.

 

d) Drink More Water -

I'm a coffee lover to my core and I will choose it most days over water...

e) Drink More Tea -

I fell in love with making and drinking tea this past year and it's a relaxing ritual....

It's calming... requires patience..... fills a room with a yummy smell....and they are power packed with antioxidants and skin benefits....

I Love Green Tea, Lavender Tea, Lemongrass and Ginger, Superfruit Teas, Chai... The sky is the limit....

 

f) Meditate-

Prayer and Meditation allow the mind to become clear of clutter... it allows you to assess the things that you need to hold on to and the things to let go of....

g) Yoga -

I want to start really practicing Yoga and even Barre.....I remember when I took classes in college and how balanced it kept me... I could just focus on being in the moment and let go of everything else....

 

7) To Continue My Education a little bit everyday.... 

 

 

 

 

Above Anything I Just Want to Stay Happy....

as my boyfriend always says....

"Happiness is an Inside Job"

 

Happy New Years Eve

 

Heather

 

 

 



Neal's Yard Remedies What & Why?

 

 

As I discussed in my previous post... I was introduced to Neal's Yard Remedies.....

 

Let me tell you a little bit about them:

* Opened December 4, 1981

*Covent Garden in Central London, England

*UK's 1st Certified Organic Health & Beauty Company

*UK's 1st company to produce Soil Association Certified Cosmetics

*Carbon Neutral main street retailer

*Family Owned

*No Nano Technology

*No Genetically Modified Organisms

*No Synthetic Fragrance

*No Parabens, EDTA, DEA, Carbomer or Propylene Glycol

*No Mineral Oils or Silicones

 

 

 

*Cruelty Free - Endorsed by gocrueltyfree.org, frame.org.uk, peta.org and humanesociety.org

 

 

*Fairtrade and Fairwild

* They also launched Bee Lovely and Help Save the Bees campaign

 

 

After doing the research & trying these products out... I chose to pursue these products for my future...

Recently graduated from and Esthetician Certificate Program and soon to be licensed in the New Year...

 

Neal's Yard Remedies was the Right Choice for Me...

 

 

 

 

 

 

These are the Products that arrived in my kit...

 

 

Wild Rose Beauty Balm - $70

- #1 Customer Favorite

- Multipurpose Organic Beauty Must-Have

-Cleanses, Exfoliates, Moisturizes

 

 

 



 

 

Beauty Sleep Concentrate - $53

- Clinically proven to moisturize for up to 24 hours

-Scientifically formulated to support your skin's natural nighttime regeneration

-Optimizes skin's nighttime recovery:

*Helps reduce the signs of premature aging

*Wake up to skin that looks and feels beautifully revitalized, soft & supple

 

Calendula Cleanser - $26

-Super-mild, extra gentle cleansing

-Wipes away makeup & pollution

-Softens and soothes as it cleanses

*Organic Calendula and Jojoba are combined to nourish and enrich dry or mature skin types in the gentle cleansing cream.

(Vegan Product)

 

White Tea Facial Mist - $19

-Instantly refreshes and rehydrates

-Free radical fighting antioxidants

-Can even use on the go over makeup

*Calms, refreshes & rehydrates skin.... Infused with antioxidant white tea, calming organic aloe vera, aromatherapeutic organic essential oils & Bach Flower

*Soothing & Refreshing

*Rehydrating

*Antioxidant, anti-aging white tea

*Dermatologically Tested

*Suitable for sensitive skin

 

 

Rose Water Toner - $17.50

-Leaves skin beautifully refreshed

-Helps prepare skin to better absorb moisturizer

-Balancing Demask Rose Oil

*For Normal & Sensitive Skin

*Cooling & Refreshing

*Cleansing

*Hydrating

 

 

Rose Facial Wash - $23

-Effortlessly lifts away daily grime & makeup

-Leaves the skin feeling soft & fresh

-120 organic roses in every bottle

*For normal and sensitive skin

*gently foaming

*soothing & refreshing

*rich in protecting antioxidants

(Vegan)

 

NYR Men - Purifying Facial Wash - $24

-Fuss free everyday cleansing

-Low-foam to avoid drying skin

-Antioxidant- fairtrade rooibos

-Deep Cleansing

-Energizing & Refreshing

(Vegan)

 

Garden Mint & Bergamot Hand Lotion - $19

-Fresh & Fruity

-Cooling Organic Garden Mint Essential Oil

-Balancing Organic Bergamot Essential Oil

-Gently Cleansing

-Non-Drying

 

Citrus Hand Wash - $15.50

-Tangy Organic Grapefruit, Lemon & Orange Essential Oils

-Great for cooks, gardeners & those who use their hands a lot

-Particularly good to keep in the kitchen to combat food smells like garlic and onions on the hands

 

White Tea Enriching Facial Mask - $48

-Rich moisture boost for dry& sensitive skin

-Free radical fighting antioxidants

-Purifying kaolin clay

-Deeply Nourishing

-Gently Cleansing

-Detoxifying

-Anti-aging, antioxidant white tea

 

Frankincense Hydrating Cream - $44

*Clinically Proven to moisturize for up to 24 hours

*Clinically proven to reduce the appearance of fine lines & wrinkle

-Revitalizing & Rejuvenating

-Helps boost skin's natural regeneration

-Day/Night Cream

 

Bee Lovely Busy Bee Balm - $9

-Multipurpose must have

-Softens dry skin, ideal for lips & elbows etc.

-99% Organic

-Blend of Organic Cocoa Butter & Beeswax with the citrus scent of Organic Orange Essential Oil conditions of dry lips, flaking cuticles & dry patches

-Intensely nourishing

-Softens & conditions all dry areas

-Helps raise money for Bee Lovely Charities & Projects

 

Orange Flower Facial Wash - $23

-Effortlessly lifts away grime & makeup

-Leaves the skin feeling soft & fresh

-Soothing calendula & aloe vera

-For dry or neglected skin

-Gently Cleansing

-Nourishing

-Rich in protecting antioxidants

 

Aromatic Foaming Bath - $23

-Relaxing

-Conditioning

-Soothing

-Feel your worries float away

-Soothing & skin conditioning

-Relaxing Organic Essential Oils

 

NYR Lip Gloss - Nude- 0.5oz - $16

-Rich, lasting color

-Enriched with skin-nourishing Organic Beauty Oil

-Subtle tasting Organic Sweet Orange Essential Oil

-Antioxidant White Tea

-USDA Certified Organic Castor Seed Oil

-No Parabens, Silicones or Carmine

 

 

White Tea Toning Eye Gel - $42

-Reduces the appearance of puffiness

-Helps to counter dark circles

-Tones & firms the delicate skin around the eye

-For all skin types

-Cooling

-Minimizes the appearance of dark circles

-Antioxidant, Anti-aging White Tea

 

 

 

Geranium & Orange Shower Gel - $20.50

-Make a fresh start each morning

-Uplifting Organic Essential Oils

-Soothing Calendula Extract

-Revitalizing

-Conditioning

-Uplifting Essential Oils

Aromatherapy Essential Oils

-100% Pure Essential Oils extracted from natural, wild-crafted & organically grown flowers, leaves, bark and berries.

-Uses: Massage, Bath & Shower, Vaporization & Inhalation

 

 

I am lucky to have received this Amazing Gift from my Family to help me get started in the New Year... My Facial & Body Treatment Bed to get me started on my Esthetics journey.... I'm so excited to have such an Amazing Skincare Line as Neal's Yard Remedies to help me in practicing Holistic Skincare....

 

 

 

If you want to learn more about these products:

https://us.nyrorganic.com/shop/heatherashberry

 

Heather