pampering with beauty

quick tid bit of information for all you girls in the local area of sacramento, ca.
i asked several of my coworkers yesterday for last minute places to get my hair cut, colored, and styled. i had a business meeting today and wanted to look a bit refreshed. after purchasing a large amount of crucial and beautiful makeup from bare escentuals, i decided a new "do" was also in need. as a young, busy, working woman... as well as a student, it is always good to treat yourself in smart way. looking put together is very important, especially for a first impression in the business world.

bare escentuals has great makeup that lasts longer than most department store makeup. the investment in a higher ticket price is well worth it when your makeup can last 3x longer. plus, how could any girl resist any of the adorable colors and product in that store. i found myself consistently humming along to the music as i got the royal treatment. a great brand!

after calling several different places for a last minute appointment for today, i got in at spanish fly hair garage. i was excited simply because of the quirky name. i was recommended by a coworker to ask for her lady, and she just happened to be unavailable. i got set up with jenae and she was absolutely lovely. not only did i love the ambiance of the entire salon, it was low key and felt very luxurious at the same time. i felt bad for putting the pressure on jenae, since i was on a bit of a time crunch. jenae definitely pulled through and i would reccommend her to all my gal pals, or any guys out there looking for a cut. overall, i loved my experience there and even though i had two hurtful inches of dead ends to cut off, i love the cut and color of my hair. jenae even took the time to quickly teach me how to do beach waves with the curling iron as she was being rushed to do it. like them on facebook to follow along for upcoming events, and let them know alyssa from choosewant&need sent you over there :)


best,
alyssa

p.s. for those who are awaiting the fashion forward business dress blog, it is coming.. soon. i promise. waiting for a time to shoot with an amazing photographer from sac state.

take time to smell the flowers

so even with my jam packed schedule, i had such an amazing night last night. being motivated and inspired is not only something i choose to be, it is something we all need. i went to the American Marketing Association Round Table Event at sac state, and met some of the most inspiring and motivating people i have ever met. besides wanting to be more involved in my marketing major, i am realizing we all need to find the passion within the careers we are looking for. there are so many people i want to thank for helping open doors to opportunities that await for me.
i found many commonalities with my friend chelsie at the event. it's so neat to find a common ground of motivation and want for a career in a field we are passionate about. chelsie and her mother make beautiful flower arrangements for weddings and have opened my eyes to a lost hobby of mine i would love to take up. check out and follow chelsie's blog here: jackie's flowers

i am choosing to focus on school and career opportunities this week.
i need to borrow my mother's camera to take some great picture's of different styles i have seen lately.
i want to get a camera like my mother's and conquer the world. no big deal.


best,
alyssa

neglecting, yet inspiring

i have now neglected choosewant&need more days than not :(
with my busy schedule and a new changes in my life, i have been unable to figure out the best way possible to fit blogging into my schedule. it also does not help that i have a whole bunch of a lotta midterms, essays and projects due this last week and the week approaching. besides all the excuses, i am going to keep being inspired by the little things in life and continue taking mental notes on the future blogs to come. i would much rather give you all a fully dedicated blog than one that was not whole- hearted.

my pintrest has been keeping me inspired. here are some amazing pictures that have kept me wanting to rearrange, redecorate, and pack up for travel.

i love this cozy knit look.

love the framed pictures, love the centerpiece on this table, love the light.

if i could have my very own laundry room, it would look like this.

love the mix and match print, the flowers, the lights and love the framed pictures once again!

now for travel, will summer please get here so i escape reality.

city red

nautical stripes

cali shorts and blazer

ruffle top, cardi and flared jeans. bold choice for me, but i love it.

summer is coming soon. i keep telling myself all i want is to pause and fast forward time at the same time.

best,

alyssa