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I hope that this can help someone.

It is soo important to love and value yourself. So many people are quick to say if they are presented with the question, "Do you love yourself?", "Of course I do!" But those same people allow certain people to treat them terribly. In the past I have had to walk away from relationships that I valued, but came to realize that those individuals did not value me. It was extremely hard to do this, BUT, I had to love my self enough to demand and claim what I deserved. It's sad but true, people are only going to treat you the way that you allow them to. So if there is someone that you know that is saying hurtful comments to you or making you feel less than, a suitor who only calls you when they want to be bothered with you, any situation in which you don't like how it has been going, but you are afraid or do not want to walk away, think about how much you are worth, and what you deserve. There are DEFINITELY individuals out there who are ready and willing to treat you like gold, whether it be in a friendship, job, or relationship.

Love You Guys <3
Have a GREAT weekend!!

MINI BLOG SALE!!! ;-)

Just 3 items, if this sale goes well I will add more items. Lord knows I have shoes that I need to get rid of. Enjoy!!


I purchased this jacket on Torrid.com . The retail value of it was $68.50 . I ordered it in a size 4, I have no idea why, because it was swimming on me. And now that I'm losing weight there is absolutely no way I can fit it. I'm mad because the jacket is gorgeous, but they sold out and don't even have my actual size anymore. Anyhoo, I am selling this for $45 + shipping and handling. The size 4 is equivalent to a 26/28 W or a 4X. If you know anyone who could fit or wants this item, let them know. It has never been worn. It is still in its plastic with all of the tags. Email me at smorley07@gmail.com if interested.

I received this as a gift for Christmas. It was previously owned by my stepdad and he purchased a newer model and gave this one to me. Because I record videos, I need a camera that records in better quality, and this cameras video is mediocre at best. BUT, the pictures came out AMAZING. It shoots as good as any Canon DSLR would. Here is a picture I took with my other DSLR. Canon's photos are comparable if not BETTER than this quality.

                                                                                                                                                   

The retail value of this camera was upwards of $699. Because it is an older model and a used camera, I am selling it for $325 + shipping and handling. It is in good condition. I have not come across any issues with it as of yet. It shoots beautifully. You might need a memory card with more space if you intend on shooting video. I will be willing to negotiate the price slightly. If you are interested email me at smorley07@gmail.com .

Finally,  I am getting rid of my camcorder. I am trying to update my equipment for recording and I want something with finer resolution. The camcorder I have is the Samsung HMX-H200BN Full HD Camcorder. I paid $400 for this puppy. This is the camera that I have been using in all of my videos for the past year or so. Where I shoot at, the lighting is wish washy because I use natural light. Some days the video looks perfect and clear, and others it can look blurry depending on the light. The AutoFocus is AMAZE! The body of the camera is in perfect condition, as well as the camcorder itself. When I turn the camera on, it takes about 20 seconds for the lens to adjust and to come on, but that is the only thing. You can shoot in 1920x1280 Full HD or 1280x720 HD . I am selling this for $225 + shipping and handling. 

Again, if you are interested in this item email me at smorley07@gmail.com. All payments for items will be accepted via PayPal. I will have the items shipped immediately after payment is received. They will be sold on a first come first serve basis. I wanted to give my friends and viewers first dibs on these items, but if they are not sold within I week I will be placing them on Ebay. HAPPY SHOPPING LOVEBUGS!!!!!

Xquisite Hair Design Salon Review

Xquisite Hair Design 
1000 Easton Road Wyncote, PA 19095-2924
(215) 376-0430
http://www.xquisitehairdesign.com/

If you wanted to know the specs of my recent install, or had any questions, check out this video. I basically answered all of your questions .



I wanted to let you guys in on my experience at the Xquisite Salon. I normally do my own hair entirely. I haven't been to a salon in about 3 years! So when I knew I wanted to color my hair at a salon I was very nervous because I had no idea where to go. I didn't want to go just anywhere. I mean, these extensions are expensive and I didn't want to have to hurt someone for messing them up, ya know? ;-) So I did a little research and came across Xquisite Hair Design on the internet. They had over 100 reviews and the bulk of them were positive (Google their name for the reviews) If you follow the link above to their website you can actually take a look at each stylist and read a blurb about them. I saw that one of the stylists/colorists name was Neena Wright. So I added her on Facebook in hopes to see some of her work. (Slightly stalkerish? lol)
She didn't really have too much on her profile so I basically went in there blind.
I called ahead and was told that I could just walk in. So I did. I went in the following day which I believe was a Saturday. I was pleasantly surprised by the salon. It was very well put together and had a sophisticated ambiance.






The areas were clean and the stylists were extremely professional. It felt like a family oriented place of business as well, which made me feel very comfortable. I went in to have my leave out colored, as well as the 3 bundles of hair. I was told that that would run me $61, which I thought was EXCELLENT! But then again I do not frequent salons so I have no idea what normal pricing is. I was intending to pay near $100, so I asked her to also braid my hair, that way when I got home I would just have to sew in my extensions and style. I forget what the end price was, but I remember giving her a tip and it wasn't more than $80 - $90. Here is how the color came out....



I was not satisfied with my leave out, BUT, I was taking my hair from black to auburn, so I didn't expect the color to take perfectly. I will be going back within the next two weeks.

All in all I definitely recommend this salon. I'm sure I am not the only one who was/is having a hard time finding a good salon that they can trust, so I hope that this may help. Here is a link to their Facebook Page: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Xquisite-Hair-Design/227955297220501
If you end up visiting their salon, be sure to let them now that I sent you!

XOXO- Tay

Live....

As I have gotten older, naturally I have began to re-evaluate my life. I look at the person that I was 3 years ago, the person I am today, and who I would like to be in the future. I'm now 25 and at the ages of 22-23, which wasn't that long ago, I could be a very caddy and mean spirited person. When I sat back and evaluated why I was that way, I realized there were multiple things influencing this. My home environment (I was living with my mother and in a very crowded home), my relationship (He and I worked and hardly saw one another), and my friends.
Well a lot of things have changed since then. I moved into my own sanctuary, where I could have my moment of silence when I pleased. Me and my hubby now live together and spend lots of time together, sometimes too much time haha. And I have had to dismiss some "friends" that I felt were becoming toxic to me. This is what this post is about.
About two years ago it was becoming clear that my son was a Special Needs child. As of today, I know it is more specifically Autism. I can't say that only a parent with a Special Needs child can understand, because I'm pretty sure any one with a child can. But there is no greater pain. I am tearing up as I type this. It breaks my heart that he has to deal with this for the rest of his life. You go through moments of questioning whether or not it is your fault, obsessing about the hardships he will undoubtedly endure, and it is like a punch to the gut. When you go through things like this in life, it makes all other things not as important. Such as being the first one in your area to rock a new trend, or who's talking about who, or going to the hottest club. It's almost like everything is at a standstill and you are in a constant state of grief and your just trying to make it through the day.
During this time I was evaluating a relationship (friend) that I had had for years. We had stopped talking due to my trying to separate myself from what I viewed as a negative influence. But its like a break up from a spouse. I had known this person for almost a decade of my life, so it was too difficult to completely cut them out. So we tried to reconcile it. But I never fully re-invested myself, because the trust was gone. I didn't trust them with....anything. My feelings, my life, my deepest secrets, anything. It's like every slight and mishap that had ever happened came flooding at me and it was almost frightening because it felt almost like I had had a wolf in sheeps clothing around me all of this time. I didn't want to believe that, but as the great and insightful Maya Angelou said, "The first time someone shows you who they are, believe them." Well let's just say in that case I had ignored dozens of red flags. The thing that bothered me most, is the effect this person was having on my personality and my stress level, and I was just not equipped to deal with any excess of that emotionally or physically. They just weren't bringing any joy to my life anymore.

As I began dealing with the issues with my son, it made me look at life in a whole new way. (I don't know why I'm getting so emotional writing this :-( ) I wanted to be a loving and compassionate person. I wanted to do kind things for others and expect nothing in return. I wanted to build everyone around me up and put smiles on everyone's faces, and I wanted a friend who I could undoubtedly say loved me, wished the best for me, and would have my back without a second thought. And I could not say that I had that or that I was that person that I wanted to be.

As of today, I am in a wonderful place. I found things that make me happy. I am actively utilizing my artistic skills with drawing and Make Up. I have the amazing opportunity to correspond with girls from all over. I'm embarking on traveling a lot more. I'm trying to live as though today is my last day here. And more importantly I'm surrounding myself with good, uplifting individuals. I've never been so at peace. My work is not done, but I feel so inspired and in love with everything around me.
I wanted to share these experiences because I hope it may help someone else out there. Cutting people out of your life whether it be a family member, spouse, best friend, etc. is never an easy thing to do. You will struggle with it everyday. But you must do what is best for you. Tomorrow is promised to no one. And life is so incredibly short. Surround yourself with people who make you life. Laugh at yourself! Take pictures of beautiful things. Taste something new. Hug someone you love for more than a minute. Tell someone their beautiful. Dance in the rain. Lay under the stars. Live! Truly put into perspective what is important in your life, and be true to it.

What progress, you ask, have I made? I have begun to be a friend to myself.
-Hecato

ღƸ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒღ ACCENTUATE YOUR FACE ღƸ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒღ

Hola my loves! I'm back for another quick tip. If you want to accentuate the dimensions of your face, here's an easy way to do so. After doing your foundation, take the concealer you use under your eyes, which is usually a shade or two lighter than your complexion, and place it on the bridge of your nose, your brow bones, under your eyes, on your cheek bones, your cupids bow, and the center of your chin. I also contoured in the photo below. These two things together create the most beautiful effect. Give it a try and let me know what you think! PRODUCTS USED: FOUNDATION: REVLON COLORSTAY IN CAPPUCCINO CONCEALER: COASTAL SCENTS 15 COLOR CONCEALER PALETTE CONTOUR: ELF MINERAL FOUNDATION IN DEEP EYESHADOW: BH COSMETICS 120 PALETTE 3RD EDITION EYELINER: LOREAL LINEAR INTENSE LIQUID LINER IN CARBON LIPS: MAYBELLINE LIPSTICK IN WARM AND COZY & BONNEBELL LIPLITES IN MOCHA MOUSSE MAX FIX + IN LAVENDER