Years in the beauty business..and dealing with impossible clientèle!

After years in the beauty, well more specifically the nail, industry I have come acrossed all kinds. From those that are die hard true followers to the users that befriend you only for personal gain. People I have trusted with secure information not even my mother knows. You live and you learn though and I can honestly say I am glad I have had the opportunity to come across all of the individuals that have contributed to my character and been true A-holes to allow me to see how I need to be treated and respected and how I don't. When I started doing nails  back in '05 I never anticipated what was to come. I have really surprised myself with the many things I have accomplished. I have had an apprentice my first year in a salon which turned on me and made me out to be this crazy fire breathing nut job . when in all actuality I helped her not only learn the ins and outs but I'm opened her up to her new found love and dream to pursue nails and all it has to offer. Ive had numerous clients for whatever reason freaked out on me due to whatever other issues they had going on within themselves. I remain strong though, and pursuant of my dreams because I know that everything happens for a reason and at the end of the day I am the best mom, nail tech, daughter, sister, girlfriend and friend I know how to be. As for you if you are new to this cut throat industry stay strong and positive! It will get better!!!

Where you been!??

Hello beautiful people! Its been way too long since I posted to my blog but hopefully now that I am officially my own boss that will be changing. Yes, that's right y'all I quit working for the man and took a leap into my industry with out a safety net. I'm still free falling at the moment trying figure things out but what I can say is I love the adrenaline rush! Since I was little girl Nails has been my thing but the beauty industry as a whole has my heart! I love makeup and colors, its all Art to me! After many attempts to further my makeup career I finally decided to just wing it and do my own thing and so far so good! Ive done quite a few proms, graduation and I even did a bridesmaid! With more exposure and practice I'm sure it can only get better from here. As for my nail addiction..I put it on the back burner for a while and but never lost touch. Its just something about the nail industry that is just so intoxicating to me! So I went back to a salon and gave it one more good go around and realized I don't need the salon as much as the salon need me!!! So, I left and with business in mind I said I am going to do my own thing and I am going to make it out here no matter what it may take! And, well here I am one successful mobile empire in the making later. Check out my facebook like page CoutureNailCreations or for featured art follow my business page on Instagram @CoutureNailCreations. As for my Blog like I said hopefully you will be seeing me more often with product reviews and just overall updates of business and life as a Mom, beauty blogger, Nailtech/artist, MUA and so much more! Til next time beauties!!! Besitos! ;)

The come back...

How appropriate after falling off the face of the earth that I rise up from the dead, so to speak, this month of all months! Anyway sorry I have been MIA for so long a lot has transpired over the past year. To start I left my job of seven years at the one nail shop I worked at and became a fragrance rep full time til I got into my car accident last October 5th 2011..in which my car was sandwiched on the highway as I was less then 2 minutes from my house approaching my exit. After that devastation was said and done I was on therapy for a little while and emotionally lost. It wasn't long after I commenced therapy that I found out I was expecting my new baby boy Adrian, whom I have fallen deeply in love with as I did my daughter at this young age. Before we get to that, however, after therapy was said and done I began working at sephora which was a very interesting experience. From there as you all I'm sure have gathered I had my son who is now 3 almost 4 months, Thank God, and I am back at a salon full time! So I hope to be writing to guys more often. I have tons to share as far as tips and tricks go to even some up coming projects. Stay tuned and thanks for following! And if you don't already know you can find my on instagram, facebook or twitter under @MsJuicyJ88

GOT AVON???

Guess who is your new Avon Representative? Yep, that's right yours truly! After seeing all the wonderful reviews for Avon's Anew skin care and picking up the latest issue of their catalog I was compelled to SHOP! Then I realized I know so many people that would also love to order from them, why not pass it along..LIGHT BULB! That's when it hit me I should sell Avon and put everyone I know on to it so they too can partake in the wonderfully priced high quality merchandise. So I signed up and 2 days later I was an Avon Rep with 11 customers ready to buy. Thanks to everyone who helped support me I was well on my way to a successful first campaign and Avon career. I'm only in my second campaign but I love it! And I know you all will too so if you have any question or concerns feel free to contact me on my twitter @MsJuicyJ88 or via my online store www.youravon.com/jaquelinCrespo and i will be more then happy to assist you! Happy shopping !

Camuto?

The Vince Camuto Line has me running around in circle trying to find money to buy his stuff..ladies...let me just say his vision on what he has is phenomenal! Everything from shoes to handbags, sunglasses and much much more. I'm in love! I was just introduced to his perfume at the end of July when the account executive for the fragrance company I work for told me we were launching it this month. Since then I spotted a Stunning pair of royal peep toe sling backs that knew I just had to have not really giving it much thought I put them on my must have list and kept it moving. It probably wasn't until a week later I wen back looked at the display again and realized they were Camutos. Wow! I also saw a beautiful pair of nude peep toe pumps which gold studded embellishment from the back of the show straight down the heel which I absolutely adored. That provoked me to go online and search and that's when I came across his site www.VinceCamuto.com may I just say his items are also reasonably priced consider the amazing pieces he has managed to come up with. This is definitely a designer to keep your eyes on because I have a wonderful feeling he is headed in the right direction! Wait I didn't even tell you how amazing the perfume is the key notes are "rum absolute and osmanthus nectar. A heart is opulent and floral, composed of Bulgarian rose and night blossoming jasmine enhanced with leather notes, while a base incorporates vanilla, absolute, sensual patchouli, hot Brazilian amber and leathery musk." All I can say is wow and get it now! It also is coming with cute silver tote free with your purchase. Well ladies I think you know now what you must do..GO TO YOUR LOCAL MACYS AND CHECK IT OUT!!! or log on to his site..hope this helps!

Update!!!

 Hello everyone! I haven't been doing a great job on keeping up with my social networking and I do apologize to you all who show interest. However, due to recent events I should have more time for my youtube; twitter and my blog (yay!). So hopefully you should be seeing a lot more of me. Just a quick update on things..I recently left my job of 5 1/2 years because my boss unfortunately didn't appreciate me, if you also follow me on twitter im sure you are aware, so I decided it was time to move on with my life and finally pursue all of my hopes and dreams that I have had for quite sometime now. As far as what I am referring to..I have always wanted to own and run my own full service salon and do more with my makeup skills! So I am proud to say I am looking for ways to return to school to obtain certification in Esthetics and am in the process of finding ways to start up a small busniess. Also I just started working for one of my friends selling fragrances in the mall again so steady income is on it's way!
 With that being said, as you can see you guys I have not allowed this road block to stand in my way..and my words of advice to you are the same. Don't let a little rain on your parade make or break you.
 Keeping it real, ish happens and you just have to pick yourself up again and try something else. Rememeber everything happens for a reason! Hang in there with me and hold your head up high.

IMATS LA 2011!!!

I was so excited to attend the International Makeup Artist Trade Show this year in LA on Saturday, June 25th and Sunday June 26th. It was an experience like no other. Artist from near and far (like me) were in attendance shopping, chatting, working, taking pictures, learning and meeting not only one another but also their followings. People of all kinds were there it was not only limited to makeup art professionals but also bloggers, photographers, models, t.v celebrities, vendors (of course) and fans all came together in what seemed like one huge "family reunion" of sorts. The discounts you can expect to receive there are phenomenal, with some vendors giving 20, 30, 40 and even as much as up to 50% off! I'm telling you IMATS is the place to be if you love makeup and all things beauty! If you have not experienced it or have been hesitant for whatever reason please don't hold yourself back next time because it only comes once a year and trust me you don't want to be left out! Hope to see you next year! ;)