hair didddd // Bottega hair studio

So….we all get our hair done, yah? But its more than just a good cut/color that keeps us coming back to a certain hair studio.

Well, I decided it was time to switch up my bangs & cut a little length off so I called up a friend at Bottega Hair Studio. After all, they did my blonde color last month.

As I sat there waiting for the stylist, Summer…I couldn’t help but think that this place has me coming back for numerous reasons and one being they play THE best music. The hair studio has so many little detailed pieces that bring such character to the place which creates a vibe that makes them S T A N D O U T. From the cute plants & bottle caps, to the rad “tree stump” you place your feet on while getting shampooed.

They believe in other refreshments…not just water or coffee (that red wine though!)

They support local artists. Both painters and jewelry artists!

The hair products they use are some of the best out there and  not to mention, healthy for your hair. I am obsessed with the root blaster by Altnera Bamboo that Summer used on my hair.

Bottom line…if you’re in the area, you should check them out! I’ll be back for more!

Pretty sure I was mid- sentence when this picture was taken, but with this being a style blog…I needed to get a picture of my outfit.

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His plans > my plans

I’m a couple weeks delayed on posting, but for good reason.  I am so excited to share how good God is and how His presence is everywhere in my life. Since I moved here in November, I have been holding tight to MY plans, even when I could feel myself losing my grasp in many areas of my life. I finally learned to lay it all at His feet.

Moving here, I just knew exactly how my life was going to go in every aspect. Career/job, and even the relationship I was in. All I have to say is God stepped in and once I finally laid it down…I was able to see all the great things that were to come. My car quit on me, my relationship ended, and I was working 5:30am to 10pm which ended when I quit the job I left home for. Before all of this happened, I really started walking with Christ and working on my relationship with him. I had no idea how much He was about to show me.

None of this was easy and in fact…the struggle was R E A L L Y real.

Following what was on my heart and attending Elevation Church back in April helped me tremendously. That was just the beginning of the G R E A T work God was about to do. It felt just like home. I’ve met so many amazing humans whose hearts are on fire for Christ. The support & encouragement I feel when I’m there is so uplifting. Now I volunteer there, and my heart is full of so much joy I’ve never felt. That was just the beginning.

Quitting the job I left home for was “crazy” I thought. WHY would I leave the job I left home for?                       This wasn’t part of my plan..this job was suppose to take me to NYC..NOPE.

Then it hit me. As much as I “hated” living here, I knew this was exactly where I was suppose to be and where God needed me. That job was His means of getting me out of my hometown. Prayers in full effect, trusting in him…I quit.

The next thing I know, I am an ASM for Aldo…a volunteer at Elevation Church & going back to school for my Bachelors in Fashion Marketing & Management. I’m even loving where I live.

Going back to school is a HUGE leap of faith for me. Working full time & going to school full time?! Going back had been on my heart for a while, but I never thought I could for many reasons. Four years after I getting my Associates, I am finally going for my childhood dream. It won’t be easy, it’ll d e f f be hard but God shows up in full force at my weakest moments and if I have learned anything…its that faith requires action. When you “do your thing, God does his”

This post was longer than I ever wanted any of them to be…but I can’t sum up Gods g o o d n e s s in one short paragraph and I don’t even feel as though I gave you guys enough of it! Learning to trust in God is a journey but I promise when you let go of the things you THINK you need…He gives you exactly what you DO need to do GREATER and BETTER things. He is so so good and I can not wait to see what else He is stirring up in my life and what He has in store for Elevation Church.