Gardner State Park



Austin, TX Lady Bird Lake
      Austin, Texas... One of the greatest cities out there! Apart from the amazing food and the famous sixth street, there is a lot of outdoors to enjoy! You can rent out a kayak or paddle board and enjoy your spring break in the great outdoors! Be sure to arrive early,  bring snacks and plenty of water!!
If you are down for a picnic be sure to get some yummy food from any food truck (you simply can't go wrong) and head out to Zilker park for some beautiful views and fun! Bring your volleyball, water guns, water balloons, ANYTHING!



South Padre Island

    Who doesn't like chill' by the beach? I love going to the beach to run and play in the sand and just enjoying the sound of the waves and the brightness of the sun and the way the ocean looks at night. The day/nightlife is always bumping and you can have an overall good time whether you are a homebody or not.... My girlfriends and I had such a great time! We ate a lot, watched the sunrise and it was the most beautiful thing! Air-bnb has got you covered if you aren't about that hotel life. Be sure to stop by for your goodies before getting to the island! There is a small grocery store and you may not find everything you need.






Chalk Bluff Park




    A hidden gem in Uvalde, TX is a place I have been going to twice a year for 3 years now... This place is a great place to come have fun with friends and family! You can choose to camp out or rent a cabin for a couple days! There is no hiking trail... You kind of have to find your own way, but WARNING be safe it is an amazing adventure but can be very dangerous! You are literally hiking.. so come prepared with gear and a first aid kit! Also... Go early not late! It's easy to get lost and get stuck there once the sun sets... it happened to us... other than that the park is beautiful! I had never seen so many stars in my life.. you can see everything! Not an empty spot in the sky... so romantic (wooo for all my lovebirds out there.) P.s. stop at the Walmart in Uvalde there is no corner stores or anything nearby!




Hamilton Pool 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W5zVEkXaM3Y

 Ya'll... This place is so BEAUTIFUL! The water is also ice cold! I was so pumped to come here. I finally checked it off my bucket list! My friends and I started off the day getting our food from H-E-B (grocery store) we got chips, sandwhiches and fruit because grills are not allowed in this area. (keep that in mind) Reservations are sometimes required so be sure to check their website for day to day updates! Some days you can swim others you can't so be sure to plan ahead! It is such a beautiful place. Make sure to have your picnic blankets prepared and sunscreen! Also, there is a hike you can take to a flowing river not too far of a walk from the natural pool area and lots of pretty nature areas as you walk to the river! Be cautious of your surroundings and especially if your going with little ones, the water is heavy since its a natural swimming pool so try to stay above water the deeper you go the heavier the water gets above you. I recommend bring floats with you as well. Nothing too big because its a good hike down to the pool area. Take pictures, swim lots, and enjoy!




Lost Maples


You may be wondering what I am doing with my hands... well I am wearing the world. I have been an ambassador for a company called Serengetee. They give back to the world with every purchase, not only that but each purchase you make comes from different places around the world. For example, the backpack I am wearing is from Peru. With this purchase, I give back to children who attended school so that they can buy school supplies. Here is the link... CHECK IT OUT!
This was our first time hiking together and WE LOVED IT! The views are gorgeous and the water was nice and cold! We went last year early January and it was the most perfect weather! However, during spring break you can get into the water comfortably!


Enchanted Rock

 Not too far from the San Antonio Area you can find one of the cutest little towns! Besides having a cute downtown area to check out filled with boutiques and restaurants you can enjoy the great outdoors hiking at the enchanted rock! Doggy friendly as well for those dog parents out there! The hike isn't too crazy... but you do need to stay hydrated! There a tons of cute squirrels looking for friends and food! Make sure you don't feed them anything crazy :p they will chill around you and trick you into thinking they want to get closer to you just to get your food! Great photo opportunities and a good place for a picnic! I recommend bringing your picnic basket and blanket to chill at the top of the rock and have a good meal! Preferably fruits and sandwiches since it's the easiest thing to keep fresh during your hike! There are also different mountains you can hike and get an entire view of the area! BE SAFE! My boyfriend climbed a thin area at the top of the mountain and I got a heart attack because he slipped! So be cautious of what you are doing. Also, do bring you go pro or camera! I know you want to enjoy your day but its always good to document memories! It's a moment frozen in time that you will never lose! These were shot with my iPhone 7 plus, go pro and canon!

Hi y'all... It's almost the weekend :D and for that I am so excited!!!! Anyhow, a couple of you have reached out to me about what make up I use, and ever since I started wearing make-up I've been very simple. I don't use too much, nor do I wear make up often I sort of just throw it on the way it works for me and call it a day! TODAY, I'm sharing my daily make-up essentials the tools I use to make feel sassy, beautiful, and camera ready! 📸


After a washed, clean, and moisturized face (working on my skin care routine coming at ya soon) I first put My RIMMEL primer, let it settle and use my fingers, or even a brush/sponge to put on my STAY MATTE liquid mousse foundation (I LOVE IT SO MUCH SO AFFORDABLE Ps. I only use it for special occasions or to cover acne :P)

Once it has dried I grab my powder brush and tap on my MAC Studio fix on my face, I cover everything eyes, neck, forehead, cheeks, and I put just a tad on my nose but not too much because I LOVE when you can see my freckles :P (I only use my MAC for special occasions any other day you can find me wearing my NEUTROGENA SKINCLEARING MINERAL POWDER it works wonders and is so light weight!)

I then use my 3 in one COVERGIRL Trublend serving sculpt palette to put on bronzer, on my lower cheeks, forehead, and basically all around the edges of my face, even some on my nose.
I go ahead and add some blush on my cheeks, and highlight on the bones of my cheeks, a little on the tip of my nose, and lip!

Once I am done, since I don't use too much eye makeup I use the L'OREAL PARIS COLOUR RICHE LA PALETTE NUDE EYE SHADOW to give my eyes some sparkle and shape if need be. I then go ahead and fill in my eyebrows natural shape with either the E.L.F. INSTANT LIFT EYEBROW PENCIL or REVLON COLOR STAY BROW PENCIL I love them both :p I use the elf for a casual day and the REVLON for the days where I gotta look like a 10/10 today :D HAHAHA.

Finishing touch, I Curl my eyelashes with MAYBELLINE EYELASH CURLER once they look the way I want them to I got in with my L'OREAL PARIS VOLUMINOUS PRIMER (YA'LL this is the best I am obsessed with it! SO when you put it on only put it on one eye work with your lashes and instantly put on L'oreal mascara while it's wet for better results! After I put on 1 coat of this mascara I use MAYBELLINE SENSATIONAL MASCARA to add more volume as my second coat!
Once it dries a little I use my fingers as an eyelash curler and I'll press my lashes up against my eyelids for an even more curled look!(I noticed if I don't do this my lashes will eventually just droop down) :p

AHHHH, the end! I top it off with lipstick of course! My current favorite right now its the MILANI AMORE MATTES LIP CRÈME I love every color BUT PRECIOUS is my favorite shade! I'm OBSESSED!

That is all my friends! I hope this answers your questions! Like I said, I'm no expert, but this is certainly my go to look & go to make up and it's all so affordable! On a budget like me? I GOT YOU GIRL! :D

𝚅𝚒𝚟𝚒𝚊𝚗 𝙼𝚘𝚗𝚒𝚚𝚞𝚎 𝙰𝚕𝚎𝚡𝚒𝚜 𝚁𝚘𝚍𝚛𝚒𝚐𝚞𝚎𝚣 

Hope you love this session as much as I do! We can't wait for baby Penelope Camille to arrive... a couple more days! :) Be sure to check out my photography page jaslynandreaphotography on INSTAGRAM and show some love!  :D

If you're interested in shooting with me please feel free to contact me by email at
photographybyjaslyn@gmail.com so we can book your shoot! You can see some of my deals under highlights on my Instagram page!

Hi there! As many of you know besides being a lifestyle blogger, I am also a self taught photographer. Lately, I've gotten a lot of questions asked about how to prepare for a photo shoot.
Let's say as human we always end up forgetting one thing or another, but this my friend will help you prepare so that you don't!

   Once you have your photographer discuss details such as location(s), time, any recommendations to help you be on your A game!

   Look at the location (chose a location) You can look through Instagram images, Facebook, and good old google to search the location in search of others who may have taken photos in the smae location. I find this best when preparing for shoots because I can get outfit inspiration as well as see the colors of the area. It also helps when talking with a photographer! Who is picking the location? The photographer or you? It matters because YOU matter!

 Once you know the location you will be at it's time to Pick your outfit(s) what colors go best? what colors should you stay away from? It might be something you don't naturally think about but it's so important! You never want to be caught up in an orange room wearing a blue sweater do you? NAAA you don't! You want the color you are wearing to fit best as possible with the location so that YOU don't look out of place! I love neutrals for places that look rustic, pop of color if i'm going somewhere with dark colors, flowy dresses for open land shots, and the list goes on! Shoes aren't too big of a deal but it's still good to get them ready along with your outfits! I recommend you have your outfits ironed an packed up in a suit case with your jewelry and shoes & I suggest you have outfits picked out a week prior! TRY IT ON! This helps so much when it comes to putting pieces together and truly feeling your sexy self before going out to shoot! You can even practice poses in the mirror :p PS. Wear the correct color/style of undergarments
 Should you dress up? causal? sporty? Well remember that this is your photoshoot! You are the one paying! If you know you are going to wear a fancy gown, make sure you give that information to your photographer so they are prepared with the best location possible ALSO don't be afraid to say hey, this is the dress I am going to wear, and I thought this location would be nice, what are your thoughts? I as a photographer LOVE when my clients let me know their ideas and send me inspired photos so it helps me get a better understanding of what they would like to get from our shoot together. Maybe you are doing multiple outfit and locations! Make sure this is discussed when picking a package with your photographer don't just arrive and assume you can do anything! That's a big no no!

Once you have the time, date, location(s), and outfit(s) ready it's time to prep yourself!!




Yellow teeth? No problem! I have don't like having yellow stains either and I'm not the biggest fan of whitening teeth because you never want it to look FAKE ya know?
I just head over to my local target and buy CREST 3D WHITE WHITESTRIPS ooo friend these are life savers! I will use them for a week straight before my photoshoots to be looking flawsy!
(After that I recommend using them every 2-3 days just to maintain the whiteness of your teeth but to also protect your gums from getting too sensitive)

DON'T POP the PIMPLE!
Trust me... the worst thing you can do it pop your pimple before a photoshoot! I know they suck trust me I get them all the time but have learned with experience that it's much easier to cover a pimple than to cover the bloody pimple that turns into a weird scab that it hard to cover! Leave it alone a move on! DO however exfoliate and moisturize your skin so your makeup goes on nice and smooth!

Wax them eyebrows! 
Editing is fun... but no photographer wants to edit your eyebrows for free... up charge that cause it can take forever!

HAIR
Get your trim, roots colored, deep conditioned, and style it in your favorite way! (Unless you have someone doing it for you) I recommend you don't try anything new because if you don't like it... it may be hard to feel yourself during the shoot!

Hands & feet
paint your nails clear if you feel that they are going to chip, get them done, or buy stick ons they are my fav! You can shop them on Amazon, Target, wal-mart in store, ULTA, and many more places! I love them because I stick them in from the comfort of my own home and just take the left overs with me incase any nail falls I have an immediate replacement!


          (Images taken by yours truly, check out my instagram page jaslynandreaphotography & BOOK a session with me :D) 

I hope you all totally rock your session! If you have any other tips SHARE WITH US by commenting below! :)

So many snuggle days with my Teddy Beary! The cold came and we cuddled with a nice cup of hot chocolate :D Teddy is one of a kind but you can shop his family here! Which one is your favorite?

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𝙻𝚘𝚟𝚎 𝚊𝚕𝚠𝚊ys,
Jazz

I love LOVE love being hands free especially when I am traveling! I get to have my camera out when needed and not worry about having my purse in the way. I can go out and roam the streets knowing my items like my phone, wallet, and keys are safe an secure on front of me and it feels so good! I love fanny packs and I am adding more to my collection! In this boutique you will find a range of different brands, sizes, and styles! I hope you find the right one for you :D

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𝙻𝚘𝚟𝚎 𝚊𝚕𝚠𝚊ys,
Jazz 

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I also decided to not just talk about my own rules and what I follow but I also asked others what their golden rule to being a good friend is through INSTAGRAM here are the responses from these lovely humans...


@vaneeemari "Communication and accountability is honestly key, at least in my eyes"

@esquivel0111 "Honesty, no drams, and respect to my marriage and kids"

@leanahprz "Judgment free zone. It's easy to judge but take the time to listen and understand each other"

@Soheylameanflower "Communication & compromise. Honesty is also key!"

@brendaleealeman_03 "Communication, honesty, respect, & girl time"

@leslieapproved "Be considerate of the effort they put in. We're all grown & busy but a little goes a long way" 

@makeupbyvivianmonique "Be a good listener" 


Thank you so much to everyone who responded... I love hearing ya'lls golden rule! Being a good friend is SO important! Ya'll are doing great :) 


What is YOUR Golden rule(s) to being a good friend?
Share with us :D

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𝙻𝚘𝚟𝚎 𝚊𝚕𝚠𝚊ys,
Jazz