LOVE to you from the skies...

Omg..... En routte to new York. In the air, blogging from the iTouch. Just want to really emphasize how incredible of an opportunity this is. Unreal, fabulous and beyond the stars. I am so anxious to see what the next 24 hours has to offer this 22 yr old gal from little ol pueblo Colorado. WHAT????? For real! Holy christmas, this is indeed the greatest Chritmas gift I could of ever asked for, even lucky enough to dream it.
One LOVE!

DESTINATION MOTIVATION

It's not that I want to be the best, I just want to be good.

It's not that I want to win, I just want to say i've tried my best.

It's not that I want to always be happy, I want to be the reason others are.

It's not that I want to fly, I just wanna jump and not worry how high.

It's not that I want to change, I just want to make a difference.

It's not that I want to be the first, I just don't want to be the last.

It's not that I want to be now, I just don't want to be known for my past....

There are struggles in every day. It's up to each one of us to find something positive out of it. Like someone said once, 'when life hands you lemons, make lemonade!' Certainly. But not everyone likes the sour-ness, right? yep. I find it lovely when people always see the good in situations, being bad, or just ordinarily okay. You know? Like, why do some just strive when everything is going good. Well, because it's easy to stay motivated when things are working out in our favor, I see that but think about how much stronger each of us would be if we kept "peddling" even when the wind is blowing against us. Hear me out... It's an instantaneous switch that shuts down mentally and physically when something negative happens to us... If we keep an 'i'm fabulous and awesome' mindset in our heads, we can get through anything.
DON'T MAKE EXCUSES, please!!!
GUILTY! I have certainly been known in the past to be captain excuses!! It's pathetic, I know, but everyone does it, or has done it. Which makes it that more, (forgive me) stupid!!! C'mon peeps!  If we want to make our dreams come true, we've gotta get out of bed first!! Exactly! That is so beautifully true, and I love it! The truth hurts sometimes, but most of the time, it's what we need. A swift kick in the butt if good for us once in a while.

Allow thing to motivate you in unsuspected places. Motivation is everywhere. Keep an open mind and open arms to welcome it. Nothing is weird, and beauty if endless. Create, create, create. but most importantly don't forget to love!

LOVE

Create it, Capture it, Write it....

  While having some much needed time with some co-workers tonight, I was reminded of why I am in love with what I do, and I am continually brought back to the infectious thought that it is all about love. My love for doing hair, my love for photography, and my love for writing. It all goes together consistently. Why do I love what I do? It's evidently because this what I was destined to do.
  Everyone goes to school to do what they think is going to interest, and make them the ideal amount of money. Some know from a very young age what they definitely want to do. To either fulfill their life long dream, or to buy their dream car. I never knew what profession I wanted to have, I just always knew what I wanted people to get out of it. Being happy, and taking something positive each time I visit with them. I know for certain now that I am one of the lucky ones. Not only for being able to do what I do, but being able to better myself repeatedly... If you want to succeed in the beauty industry, you have to be open to change because that's all BEAUTY does anymore. It changes, honey. All the time.
   I am going to keep learning, from when I wipe the sleep out my eyes, til' my nightly talks with the big guy, I am here to do big things, and WORK  honey, WORK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

LOVE!!!!!!!!!! 

Learning and Creating...

 We go through our lives always wishing that potentially everything had some sort of a shortcut. Like me for instance, I always wished that there was an easier way to clean my room, or to put my clothes away. Back then I would just shove everything under my bed, and all of my dirty and clean clothes under my bed. It only worked for a few hours, then My mom caught me. Now it's supposed to be easy. Just keep your room clean, and don't scatter stuff everywhere. In other instances, we hope that there was some way we could get our homework done quicker, or who we could pay to do it for us.
 Getting older, some of this still comes into play and I am now starting to realize that the work in it all, makes the end worth everything. I may not like doing something, but when I finally get it done, I feel like I have accomplished something. Even if it is just laundry. haha. 
 I am gearing up for my much anticipated New York journey in two weeks, and I can't help but be just a tad excited.. I talk about it all the time, everyone is probably annoyed with me talking about it, but I don't care. This is a HUGE opportunity for me, and I am hoping to go all the way!! I have my 50's shoot next weekend, and I am so excited. I have 5 models so far. YAY!! 

have I told ya'll that I love you today??

LOVE!

p.s. I love you! 

Hair. Art. Photography. Write. LOVE

  No one has ever rejected something because it's been too beautiful... Right?.. Or at least, I think one would be silly to. Our culture is so quick to turn their backs on creativity, or something potentially 'different'.. It is sickening. Let's face it, though. Everyone is immediate to share their opinion when it's something that they're not used to. It's like, 'If it wasn't my idea, forget it!' Psssssh, Please! NEXT!! Art is beauty. All forms of personal outlets are gorgeous to me. You can be an artist in any form, and be successful. Who's to say what is "real" art, and what isn't!

 

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LOVE! 

Puttin' my soul to the test...

  I think people are really loving being negative to me these past few days. It's fine! keep it coming. I know who I am, and I know what I am capable of. Stress is just motivation for me to better myself. BUT do people think that by them saying hurtful and irrelevant things to me, they are making me feel better about myself? Absolutely not. Those who are here to pollute my soul with negative words, and hateful things are better off being alone. Even though I'm fed up, i've gotta keep my head up! There are far better things ahead of me than anything I am choosing to leave behind! It's certainly up to me to find beauty in the ugliest of days, and I am going to do just that...
  SO! On to better things! I am still needing about 2 models for a 50's theme photo shoot that I am in hopes of doing in a few weeks. If you are interested, please get ahold of me!! Good things come to those who Smile....

LOVE!!

Things I make, Things I see, I can't help it, LOVE is all around me!

  It's Thanksgiving day, and I am in disbelief of how lucky I am. This whole year has been a whirlwind of all amazing and excited things. I have learned a lot with both of my jobs, loving my job more and more everyday, and never forgetting how fortunate I am to do what I have always dreamed of doing. I can't wait for one day to be able to take care of my family, and give back to everyone that I have learned so many things from.

LOVE. THANKS!

Here today, keep it for tomorrow!

  I used to doubt everything that walked into my life, even little things. I guess all cred is due to the fact that I over-analyze ever single aspect of life. It's incredibly silly, and at times annoying but sometimes it stops me from  potentially doing something that isn't the right thing for me. Which I am for certain thankful for. As I've said before, I am starting a new thing-- with myself, of course. I have been greatly trying to be more optimistic, and always try to have a good attitude, even with rude people on an daily basis. It's evidently not the easiest thing to do, but I think I can give myself an A so far.  (TOOT TOOT) :]
  If ya'll have been keepin up with my posts on Facebook and other blog posts on here, I have gotten some amazing news this week, and I am so so so so so excited!! I feel extremely blessed, and a tad anxious. Well, really anxious. This will be my first trip all by my lonesome. YIKES! I am nervous, and excited. This is going to be such a fabulous journey, and I couldn't be more excited to learn and see what I am yet to become! I have huge dreams, and I want to share them with everyone. Someday, someday. 
  I titled this blog Here Today, Keep It For Tomorrow, opposite of the saying, 'here today, gone tomorrow...' Even if something is physically gone tomorrow, it doesn't mean that we can't keep the goodness of memories with us forever! So even if this journey doesn't go as I hope it will go, I am so fortunate to even be considered thus far. Who would of thunk, A gal from little 'ole Pueblo, Co would even be able to do something like this? Look out world, Brandis is coming, bearing gifts, though! :] I love you all so much!

LOVE

WOW!!!!

        Today started out to be one of my favorite days yet....
  Got a phone call around 9:00 am informing me that I am a FINALIST IN THE SPREAD THE LOVE CAMPAIGN 2011!!! The next step is a very exciting one! I fly out to New York on December 15th for a few more fun things, and I will find out by December 17th if I am one of the luck 6.
   Who would of thought a gal from little ol' Pueblo would get such an amazing chance? Heck, I have been glowing all morning. I'm going to make my dreams come true. Hopefully sooner, than later! AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH! I am so excited! Please everyone pray for me. I am here for a reason, and the reasons are beautiful. Help me Spread The Love!

LOVE FOREVER!!!

All you need is love.

  Sometimes we feel like we're waiting for something that isn't going happen. It's natural, and it's annoying. Just go after it, so you can't say that you never tried. Right? Right... I certainly don't go along with the whole saying, 'fake it, 'til you make it', because I'm not going to wear a blond wig until I finally get my hair blond, you know? Because I for sure know my hair would be gone! 

 Nothing is every going to be handed to you. (in most cases) The ending reward makes every bit of hard work worth it all! Love with every inch of your being, and let your passion shine through!

LOVE!

 

Hello, Tuesday!

Still winding down from a busy busy weekend, and ready to get back into the swing of things.
SO, I need some models for a 50's theme, fun shoot that I am going to be doing in December! If you are interested or know someone who is, get a hold of me! Please, and Thank you!

Love!

Q and A with B.A.!

Hello, my loves! So here's some questions and answer fun from the Spread the Love Matrix competition! Here we go!


1. What does it mean to be a hairdresser?
 To me, it's my job and it's my life. It means being able to make that person sitting in your chair feel amazing for the time they are there. It's the greatest gift for some people to be able to do what they've always dreamed of doing. It's waking up in the morning and looking forward to being at work. It's love! 

2. What would your best friend say about you?
 Well, my best friend is my sister and I'm almost certain that she would say that I am crazy. (crazy in a good way!) We always laugh, she's always the one pee-ing her pants, though. She would say that I am a pest, because I always follow her. She would say that I hate doing laundry. I'm for certain that she would say that I'm the best little sister, ever. & I would definitely hope that one day she will say she's proud of me.

3. Who is your biggest inspiration?
 My sister. She is also a hairstylist, but she's been doing it for a few years longer than me. I have learned so much from her, and I love her to death. She's the greatest gift I have ever received,  and I am so proud of everything she has become. She's pretty cool, I guess. hehe, kidding. :]

4. Where do you look for inspiration?
 Oh lord... I am always getting inspiration everywhere I go. Magazines, the internet, when I write I get new ideas.. Everywhere, honestly. I used to laugh at songwriters, or artists when they'd be interviewed and someone would ask them, ' where did you get the idea for this?' they'd answer, 'oh you know, one day I was eating some yogurt and I got this crazy idea!'... It's so funny, but so true. When you get an idea, you just have to run with it! 

5. What is your favorite classic hair style and why? 
 Easy! Every single hairstyle from the 50's. I love finger waves, and pin curls. Probably because I still have not mastered them all completely. One day though, one day! :]

 It's been an awesome weekend! Hope everyone has a great week! Come back and visit!


                                                                            LOVE! 
 

So Happy!

 Doing what I love to do is what makes me happy! Last night was the Grand Opening for Encore Salon and it was a blast! The good vibes were evident, and everyone was there to have a good time and support. It feels great to have such wonderful people surrounding you. 
 A longer blog later, and a ton of other photos as well.
                                  LOVE!                            

Easy Realization...

 It's such a wonderful feeling when you FINALLY realize what is good or bad for you. Although It's much harder in certain cases than others. From here on out, I will only do what makes me happy, and if that thing makes someone else happy in return, i'll be one happy camper. 

SO, coming to you today from my front porch. Soaking up the fall breeze and trying to catch some rays. hahaha. Getting extra excited for the upcoming events in my life. AHH, I kinda just wanna scream. I am extremely blessed to have such a sweet family that has all the faith in the world in me. Today has turned out to be amazing, and tonight should be fun. It's family card night, so it shall be entertaining as always! 
 Tomorrow is the Grand Opening of Encore Salon, so I am very excited. I will be doing makeup as well as doing some tap dancing. Kidding. That would be pretty funny, though! Who knows, I'm a pretty spontaneous person. I might even bring my harmonica! :] Very Very excited for the next couple weeks. Come along with me! LOVE YOU ALL!!! & thank you so very much for the support. Pray for me. 

 

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 Today has been such a great day...
Started out with a beautiful, crisp chilly fall morning attached with a warm hot, caramel latte. YUM! I took it amongst myself to make today a good one. :]

 This is a photo that was taken last fall in San Isabel, by my sister. I thought it'd make for an artistic touch on Autumn. It's also kind of silly that I'm wearing a dress with boots, but I still love it. I always feel pretty artsy whenever I take spontaneous road trips to the mountains. It's always gorgeous and there are endless photo opps. It also gears me up for the up coming clients that will want the new 'fall' Colours. Reds, Golds, Coppers etc... All of my favorite colors, so I will never complain...


 Things that make me smile!
My job... Everything about it makes long days worth it all. I get to be there for each and every one of my clients, and that is the icing on the cake for me! It's my passion, and it's an endless road to my creative journey.
 Writing... Now, I'm no poet, or journalist but I do know how to write what I feel and write what I love. 
 Photography... Sigh........... It's my love. It's my escape... Feel free to escape with me, often!

                                 LOVE!
 

Mid-Week, Mid-Day!

  Hello, my LOVES! It amazes me that work can put me in a better mood. It usualy has the reverse spell on people, but not this little nugget. People interest me, and some just flat out make me laugh. It's always a great day at Peel's! I love everyone I work with, and everyone I've been fortunate enough to meet while i've been employed here. I don't really feel like I have two jobs, which rocks! They both pretty much go hand in hand, big score for me!
  A longer, and sweeter blog is in the works for this evening. LOVE you all, so much! Thanks!

12 hours of work, and not even grumpy!

 Hmm... These last few work days have been absolute chaos! worked 9 hours on Sunday, nearly the same on Monday, and scratched the surface of 12 hours of work today. Yet, I feel great! I've been on this new kick of forcing myself to have something positive to look forward to so when the crazy rush comes everyday the energy I get from people pushes me to work harder. I LOVE that. It really T's me off when people get so worked up in busy situations. Personally, that's the time I strap on my big girl pants and use my teamwork button! Not to get all Bob the Builder, but think about it... If everyone works together, the job gets done faster and turns out beautifully.
  I recently got the chance to work at Peel's Hair show, and I was 'warned' that I would absolutely hate it, and be miserable... It definitely turned out to be quite the opposite experience! I learned so much, and worked my fanny off. I loved every minute of seeing so many Stylists in one place, and honestly, just being able to be there was a blessing.
 I suppose the purpose of this entry is to simply say, enjoy every experience you get to be a part of. They're the chances to meet new people and create new memories. I have two families. My blood family and my work family. It's the truth. I'm at work more than I'm at home and I can honestly say that I am content with that because I LOVE what I do. I'm one of the lucky ones. :]
P.S. never cut your bangs yourself... with kitchen scissors... just sayin'!

ALWAYS TREAT THE 'STRANGERS' WITH RESPECT, AND NEVER FORGET TO SMILE!

Brandis.

My name is Brandis Alfonso

I'm 22.

I'm lucky for all of these things...

I have a wonderful family.

I have the sweetest friends.

I have a career that I LOVE.

I am breathing.

I don't have any Cavities... (kidding, but I really don't..)

A little about me...

  I'm the youngest of 3 kids. I have one brother (Brandon) and one sister (Biranda). I have a hilarious man for my father and a gorgeous lady for my mama. I grew up dancing and playing sports. Quite the combination if you ask me, hahaha. 

  I knew from a very young age that I wanted to make people love themselves, no matter how I had to do it. I think after I tried to give myself layers in the 7th grade, I pretty much knew that I would never make someone look as horrible as my mullet looked. hahaha.  I'm almost certain that's when I knew I loved making people laugh.

   I always knew I was different. I always liked the 'weird' things, and never matched my clothes. It's a good thing in high school, being 'different' was somewhat... cool? My favorite band was Blink 182, I colored my hair black, and I was a cheerleader who played soccer. Goes together almost as good as ice cream and mustard... I have never understood why people think it's terrible to wear black with brown, or why people own irons. Wrinkles are normal, and things that match give me anxiety. It's the flaws that make something beautiful, and it's the little things that always count. 

  After I graduated high school, I began my freshman year of college as a Broadcast journalism major. Writing has always been an escape for me, and photography was always the thing that made me happy. Going to school for the things I enjoyed doing was insane to me. Really? It was awesome. Something was still missing, though. I'm a Gemini, so we're always looking for the missing piece. 

 I knew I found it when I realized how much I enjoyed being in the salon. It's pretty much the perfect atmosphere. It's well balanced, it's fun and being around artistic people was just what I was longing for. I immediately registered for cosmetology school, and I finally felt comfortable. I thought, if I can do ALL of the things that I love, I will always be happy and in return I know I can do what I forever knew I wanted to do. Make people LOVE themselves, and what better way to do that then give them some rockin' hair, and then snap a few photos to remember... OKAY, maybe not that cheesy, but I know that I want to make people feel good about themselves, constantly.  I am confident that I'm going to love what I do until my last day, so with that said there's no other direction to head but up! 

LOVE!