Its been so long since I've been on here but I am doing a ton of spring cleaning . I need to start Blogging again But with my kids and work I've been totally Busy :C .
I will be having a ton of items on ebay from torrid to forever 21 plus
http://www.ebay.com/itm/280866490480?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649
Wednesday, April 18, 2012
Tuesday, May 17, 2011
vote for me to be on the Creative team for the cover of Face ON Magazine!
Vote for me to be on the cover of face on magazine :
I got an OUTFIT OF THE DAY post coming Up im slacking
Saturday, April 23, 2011
Photoshoot April 19th, 2011
I worked on a photoshoot on Tuesday and it went absolutely amazing. The models were great and we got to work with real live horses on a farm . I was definately a little afraid of them at first , but I warmed up to them. These gentle giants are actually more afraid of us tan we are of them. I chose to do a very high fashion editorial look for the makeup . I got the chance to work again with the lovely Leah Divazz she is an absolutely amazing wardrobe stylist If you are in the orlando area and in need of a stylist I highly reccomend her she is absolutely AMAZING! View the video unfortunately I'm not in it because I was behind the camera the whole time
Check it out
Monday, April 11, 2011
Red Hair Trend and Color Blocking
So Red hair is definately in style right now. I'd like to say I think I started the trend but.. I'd only like to . Another hot trend is color blocking where color is strategically placed in order to enhance the hair cut or style . It adds depth and style to an all red do or you can funk it up with lots of different colors. These are very dramatic example but it can be done so the colors are similar just maybe two shades lighter or darker. The ombre hair color has also taken off by storm! Gabi From Youngfatandfabulous.com has a lovely ombre hair color at this very moment. Red naturally compliments my skin tone , since I have green undertones in my skin. Would you dare to go blazing fire engine red?
Diet Time!
So I've decided to get on a diet. I started eating alot healthier starting by just completely cutting out soda I am addicted. I find myself being a very bad under eater . Most people think "Oh shes fat ! She must eat 20 burgers a day!" Well no that's not actually true. Studies show that if you also under eat it can hinder your weight, because it tells your body to store fat in order to prevent starvation. I just miss being active and being able to climb up stairs without sounding like I ran a mile. New York subways made me notice how me and stairs are not very fond of eachother . I've lost over a 100 lbs before and I'm trying to do the same again. I would definately love to weigh between 140-160 I wouldn't be tiny but I'd feel much healthier. I feel that for me losing the weight is not the problem but maintaining it , is the true problem for me.
The current diet I'm trying is the HCG diet. The hcg diet has been all over the news. Its a very strict 800 calorie diet . Low fat Low sodium. Its actually a program. It's only located In Florida and Oklahoma But honestly I've seen it work for many people. So I decided What The Hell, I've done worse to my body.
I started on Thursday, April 7th and I weighed myself today and I lost 7 lbs Yea 7 SEVEN. I felt like a contestant on The Biggest loser! I actually lost 7 lbs I've been following the diet to the T and I haven't felt hungry at all. I have actually Felt much more energetic and satisfied. I feel like eating these small 6 meals really satisfies my appetite but of course part of the program is appetite suppressants. So far I'm satisfied with the program It even has a lifetime maintenance program where they figure out what you can eat and how many calories in order to stay at your goal weight. I even went out on a midnight walk/ jogg and I didn't wimp out on my friend. I'm excited about it and I will definately keep you guys informed about what How I'm Doing!
The current diet I'm trying is the HCG diet. The hcg diet has been all over the news. Its a very strict 800 calorie diet . Low fat Low sodium. Its actually a program. It's only located In Florida and Oklahoma But honestly I've seen it work for many people. So I decided What The Hell, I've done worse to my body.
I started on Thursday, April 7th and I weighed myself today and I lost 7 lbs Yea 7 SEVEN. I felt like a contestant on The Biggest loser! I actually lost 7 lbs I've been following the diet to the T and I haven't felt hungry at all. I have actually Felt much more energetic and satisfied. I feel like eating these small 6 meals really satisfies my appetite but of course part of the program is appetite suppressants. So far I'm satisfied with the program It even has a lifetime maintenance program where they figure out what you can eat and how many calories in order to stay at your goal weight. I even went out on a midnight walk/ jogg and I didn't wimp out on my friend. I'm excited about it and I will definately keep you guys informed about what How I'm Doing!
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Tuesday, March 22, 2011
Hope has Left me....
I held on to hope in my hands feeling it's grooves, knowing it's weight and loving it's feel. At first hope was solid and strong. I worked hard to reinforce it. My arms grew weak under it's weight but I continued to work hard in order to protect and reinforce hope. I kept it far from the vicious, cruel, ignorant and evil.
As time passed by hope began to change, transforming into a liquid, soft, permeable and slippery. It slipped between my fingers and I wept as it trickled from my hands. It dripped down my body touching every last part as it flowed away from me.
Hope had left me it had forgotten me. After all I did hope had left me. Hope left me famished and thirsty . My body grew weak, my heart went cold and my mind went mad . Without hope my world is gray and every day is gray .
Hope has left me.
Melissa V copywritten
Thought I'd share this with all of you Something I wrote a while back when I felt like I'd lost hope.
Sometimes taking your own advice is much easier to give than to actually take and put into action. Life has definitely thrown many curve balls my way, but I have tried to hold on to hope, to my dreams, to my ambitions. Without the hope of positivity in life , life is bland, without taste or color. I'm a very sensitive and deep person I take most things really personal and I can feel when others are in painful situations. Always since I could remember I'd blow out the candles to my birthday cake and I'd always be wishing for things that really wouldn't benefit me but others. I decided to go back to Florida do to unforeseen circumstances that I'd rather keep private at the moment. I got call backs from all the interviews I went on and leaving New York was very hard to do. It all went and came so quickly , that it still hasn't set in. The difference in ambiance is definitely apparent.
I just hope that I can Hold on to the positivity
As time passed by hope began to change, transforming into a liquid, soft, permeable and slippery. It slipped between my fingers and I wept as it trickled from my hands. It dripped down my body touching every last part as it flowed away from me.
Hope had left me it had forgotten me. After all I did hope had left me. Hope left me famished and thirsty . My body grew weak, my heart went cold and my mind went mad . Without hope my world is gray and every day is gray .
Hope has left me.
Melissa V copywritten
Thought I'd share this with all of you Something I wrote a while back when I felt like I'd lost hope.
Sometimes taking your own advice is much easier to give than to actually take and put into action. Life has definitely thrown many curve balls my way, but I have tried to hold on to hope, to my dreams, to my ambitions. Without the hope of positivity in life , life is bland, without taste or color. I'm a very sensitive and deep person I take most things really personal and I can feel when others are in painful situations. Always since I could remember I'd blow out the candles to my birthday cake and I'd always be wishing for things that really wouldn't benefit me but others. I decided to go back to Florida do to unforeseen circumstances that I'd rather keep private at the moment. I got call backs from all the interviews I went on and leaving New York was very hard to do. It all went and came so quickly , that it still hasn't set in. The difference in ambiance is definitely apparent.
I just hope that I can Hold on to the positivity
Sunday, March 13, 2011
Slacking On my blogging?
Keep your fingers crossed for me! Please
I went on a bit of a shopping spree at torrid , and then haute cash comes out , don't you hate when that happens.
I visited the Forever 21 Times square store and was disapointed again. I don't know the quality just isn't there for me. It's still like why is your plus size so different than the rest of the items in your store. Just make the regular items in your store available In plus sizes please!!!
Ignore the Mess! Top: Burlington Vest: Torrid
Goo goo for GaGa
I was born this way Baby!
Thursday, January 27, 2011
Eminent Fash Fashion show
What I wore : (Torrid Combat boots / Lace Leggings with zipper from my ebay store (sold ouT)/ Skirt jcpenn/ Top flutter lane bryant (SEASONS ago) / Forever 21 Plus Militery Jacket / betsey johnson crochet earrings / Acrylic heart and bow necklace Hot topic)
Amazing Artist
Friday, January 21, 2011
Pre Fashion week Fashion show Tomorrow Eminent Fash by Larissa Muehleder
One of her designs on Kat de luna
Fashion show at Tribeca loft in Times square
event details http://eminentfash.eventbrite.com/
I will be doing makeup for this event come bye and meet me !
Would write more but I'm in the process of cleaning brushes and getting my makeup kit ready!
Wednesday, January 12, 2011
You gotta WORK!
Top: H&M Earrings: H&M
Well I had A Job interview on Sunday It went great . I hope I get this job it's at a cosmetics counter and you know doing something you love is definately an amazing feeling. I have my 2nd interview on Friday Yay. I am definately in love with NYC but damn I should have moved in the summer I'm trying to keep from the cold as much as possible I keep getting colds! I cant wait for the warmth to come around!
Friday, December 31, 2010
New York City!!
http://wix.com/melissavelazquez/mua
So I didnt the craziest thing imaginable. In 3 days I got all of my families things and moved to Ny. Without notice ,without thinking. I must say it was the smartest risk I've ever taken in my whole entire life. I have always been babied by my family almost slightly smothered by them. It was always comfortable but I decided to take a leap of faith and go with my gut instincts and there were correct. I am completely In LOVE with NYC !
The only problem was that coming from the sunny state of Florida with Florida wardrobe was definately a BAD idea. I got here and noticed immediately that I was going to freeze my bottom. I didn't own a real coat, snow boots, nothing not even a long pair of socks. I had to immediately go shopping for the kids , the hubby and of course myself. I fell in love with a Guess hooded toggle wool coat from Macy's I believe they are sold out but it was so complimentory to my shape . It gave me a more hour glass looking figure. Which is plus ++++ when I am shopping.I belive they are completely sold out I have it in gray not the black. I'll take pics soon Of me wearing it.
I also ran to Torrid they had the best sales going on I purchased the Black Silvia Riding Boot (Wide Width) they didn't much left to select from in my size :C. But is definately much better than soaking my Nike's in feet deep puddles.
Oh yea Did I tell you It snowed? It snowed , and snowed . And then kept snowing. Of course I would come to New York and than be followed by a blizzard! There are still mountains of snow everywhere, we got snowed in we had to shovel out the car. Got to give kudos to the hubby . Snow is not JOKE!
I survived a blizzard , I've lived in florida about 10 years of my 21 year old life so , I was terrified.
I've been working alot lately In the Makeup artistry world. Had two great shoots in nyc and am planning many more. I put up a wix site with my whole portfolio check it out Melissa Velazquez Mua .
So I didnt the craziest thing imaginable. In 3 days I got all of my families things and moved to Ny. Without notice ,without thinking. I must say it was the smartest risk I've ever taken in my whole entire life. I have always been babied by my family almost slightly smothered by them. It was always comfortable but I decided to take a leap of faith and go with my gut instincts and there were correct. I am completely In LOVE with NYC ! The only problem was that coming from the sunny state of Florida with Florida wardrobe was definately a BAD idea. I got here and noticed immediately that I was going to freeze my bottom. I didn't own a real coat, snow boots, nothing not even a long pair of socks. I had to immediately go shopping for the kids , the hubby and of course myself. I fell in love with a Guess hooded toggle wool coat from Macy's I believe they are sold out but it was so complimentory to my shape . It gave me a more hour glass looking figure. Which is plus ++++ when I am shopping.I belive they are completely sold out I have it in gray not the black. I'll take pics soon Of me wearing it.I also ran to Torrid they had the best sales going on I purchased the Black Silvia Riding Boot (Wide Width) they didn't much left to select from in my size :C. But is definately much better than soaking my Nike's in feet deep puddles.
Oh yea Did I tell you It snowed? It snowed , and snowed . And then kept snowing. Of course I would come to New York and than be followed by a blizzard! There are still mountains of snow everywhere, we got snowed in we had to shovel out the car. Got to give kudos to the hubby . Snow is not JOKE!
I've been working alot lately In the Makeup artistry world. Had two great shoots in nyc and am planning many more. I put up a wix site with my whole portfolio check it out Melissa Velazquez Mua .
Sunday, October 31, 2010
Weight Discrimination in the workplace
I had seen a report a while back on cnn that overweight men and thin women make the most money. Being in the beauty industry I have always felt like weight discrimination is alive and proud in the industry I work in. Working as a cosmetologist in salons has been an up and down battle of holding strong to my self esteem and ignoring the comments of some of the people I've worked with. If its not the constant talk of plastic surgery or the dieting or just the blatently pointing out of my faults its something just as creative. It used to never bother me but now im questioning has my weight affected my career. Its sad to even think that this would cross someones mind but with all the different kinds of discrimination out there why not. I'm sure all of us have felt am I too Fat to be wearing this but has anyont said to themselves am I too Fat to be doing this. From the stand point of someone in the Beauty Industry I personally believe beauty is deeper within a person, but then again I myself am an overweight or shall we say a Fat individual. I grew up hearing the torments of other children, family and strangers. I know what it feels like to walk into a clothing store and know that the pretty lace dress in the corner does not come in my size and I've felt the eyes of the sales person at chanel whos thinking "why is she in here".
When getting a job for a trade show they usually ask for a resume and a photo of you. What exactly is the photo for I think in my head as I read the requirements for this job. What are the prequisites that must be shown in my photo. Than I think to myself most of these women on stage who are cosmetologists or make-up artists are relatively mostly attractive and young and thin women. I am sure we are probably one of the industries with more attractive people because of course it is the beauty industry, But then I think to myself will I ever be looked over because I will not look as good as the 5' 10 blond on stage . I hope it is not so but I can't help but wonder.
Do you think you've ever been discriminated against because of your weight in the workplace?
When getting a job for a trade show they usually ask for a resume and a photo of you. What exactly is the photo for I think in my head as I read the requirements for this job. What are the prequisites that must be shown in my photo. Than I think to myself most of these women on stage who are cosmetologists or make-up artists are relatively mostly attractive and young and thin women. I am sure we are probably one of the industries with more attractive people because of course it is the beauty industry, But then I think to myself will I ever be looked over because I will not look as good as the 5' 10 blond on stage . I hope it is not so but I can't help but wonder.
Do you think you've ever been discriminated against because of your weight in the workplace?
Sunday, August 22, 2010
Thursday, August 19, 2010
My favorite Holiday... Halloween
Halloween , the holiday where women of all shapes and sizes can decide to dress scary, out of the ordinary or extremely sexy and frolic about the town with no one gawking at them. I love dress up, but it is quite hard to find plus size costumes that fit correctly. Some opt to not dress at all or to make their own halloween costumes from seperate pieces and adding hair and makeup for that extra flare. Halloween has always been one of my favorite holidays getting to dress up and be someone else for a day, Exciting! I personally love the sexy outfits, Just cuz your plus sized does not mean you can't be sexy. Why not be a plus sized play boy bunny, Marilyn Monroe who was on Playboys first cover was not a single digit sized girl. There are some must have accesories when dressing up for halloween, for costumes that are shorter a petticoat is a must to give your costume a bit of flair. Thigh high fishnets, fishnets, or striped and colorful stockings will add playfulness to any costume. If you never wear false eyelashes pull out a pair and bring out those flirty, mysterious eyes. Torrid has catored to us with beautiful plus sized costumes that are very true to size . Be vary wary when ordering costumes online they are usually not true to size . I know this by experience. I know its only August but October is right around the corner. Costumes can be pretty pricey . Sometimes thrift stores such as goodwill and the salvation army have costumes out during the holidays and they also have plenty of period pieces looking for 70's bell bottoms or 1940's wiggle dresses , or 80's prom dresses you can find plenty of those or maybe even a dead bride ... real wedding dresses can be found at thrift stores for $50 - $60 but a wedding dress costume could probably cost you upwards of $100. So ladies do not be shy Let's get out there on the one day that everyone is allowed to strut their stuff!
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| My daughter halloween 2009 |
Monday, August 9, 2010
We have infiltrated MTV! Congrats to Gabi From YFF on her win for Mtvs first TJ
CONGRATULATIONS!
Thank you to everyone who voted for her for we are all winners here!
Saturday, July 24, 2010
new hair
New Hair Burgendy red with some highlights you can't really tell due to my camera phone sucking very badly. So guess what I'm hoping to move to chicago within the next few months YAY. I've been wanting to go back to the city for sooo long . Florida is a little small minded especially the orlando/kissimmee area. I LOVE the amount of different people in big cities. The different styles of all the different people, the different colors and textures something you truly don't see here unless you are near AIDT or any of the schools who specialize in fashion design and technology. I would love to be posting every other day but in the middle of moving and just stressing life I've been caught up I hope to make new posts I have recently found a friend who is a photographer which i hope to be shooting with in the next couple of weeks. So hopefully I will have a few more shoots for you guys to see. 
I think I'm majorally gaining weight which is not good because I only gain it in the belly and no where else! This was just me on a regular day running errands.
Rue 21: Bibbed top
??? : Ripped jeans
Steve madden : sandals
Steve madden : sandals
Tuesday, July 13, 2010
Playing dress up
Has Anyone noticed that Faith 21 is really stepping up their game. They have new arrivals very often and the items seem to be selling out fast When I set my eyes on the black and white contrast dress I had to have it and I was thinking every other girl had to have it also so I bought it immediately! I fell in love with their right angle skirt. Torrid now has a similar one in grey and black which I'm debating on at the moment... But I love the third dress which is from Faith 21 it has a sweetheart neckline, floral print in a soft color <3 it . Ov course I fell in love with the Torrid lace cut out dress who says a Chubby girl can't show a little stomach. I'm personally all for it!
$58 - torrid.com
$25 - forever21.com
$59 - asos.com
$23 - forever21.com
$23 - forever21.com
$64 - torrid.com
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