1st Tattoo...Day 6

Yesterday was day 6 and I completely forgot to post this, so here it is. Haha




There was a lot of peeling yesterday, I've now noticed spots that will definitely need touch ups.
The spots I've noticed that need touch ups are the heart, the chest outline, the top wing, and one of the tail feathers.








These are all small things that I've noticed because I'm constantly inspecting it, lol. But it's my tattoo, it cost me $100 to have done, I want it to be perfect!
While I'm having the touch ups and olive branch done, I'm going to ask for some white highlights to brighten it up a little.
I'm excited to finish up this tattoo. Today is Day 7 and there is a lot less peeling, almost zero peeling. There are a couple patches, but that's about it. A week from today I may go and have it finished.
If there's any big remarkable change in the tattoo between today and the touch up date I'll blog about it, otherwise the next tattoo update will be when it's finished.
Love Always, Jesselle

1st Tattoo...Day 5

So today is day 5 and I'm dealing with a very itchy tattoo, lol. I'm also freaking out over it. I'll glacé at it and see spots where it looks really light and thin, then I look again and notice its just shedding skin making it look that way. Haha
I'm still in love with it though & in 2 weeks I'll be back in the chair having the olive branch attached and maybe a touch up on parts.
I missed Day 4 because there really wasn't any difference from Day 3.
Here are some pictures of what it looks like now, excuse the lighting, my main lighting failed (bulbs went out).




I'm pretty sure that the heart will need a touch up. As will some lines here & there.




In this pic you can see some skin lifting. These pictures do no justice to all the flaking that's going on, haha.

Love Always, Jesselle

Kat Von D Foundation Review

I recently purchased the Kat Von D foundation at my local Sephora. I was more than excited to try this out after reading several positive reviews about this foundation and its amazing coverage.




The container is beautifully designed and has an easy, mess free dispenser.




My skin type is mostly dry but I do have bouts of oily spots now and then with a slight break outs.
With that said, I purchased the foundation in the shade Medium 54. The one below it was too light and the one above it was too dark. In the store this shade seemed perfect!
I applied the foundation 2 different ways. On one side of my face I used my fingers as I do with my normal Makeup Forever Foundation. On the other side I used a flat top foundation brush.
There was no difference in appearance between the two different applications.
(Ignore the messy hair & odd ball smile, it was very late at night. LOL)




The foundation was much too light for my skin and it was extremely noticeable.
Although it does have amazing coverage as far as dark circles are concerned, it also has a tendency in accentuating pores & wrinkles/lines.




Dark circles covered with only using the foundation.




Foundation makes lines & pores noticeable.




Makes wrinkles look deeper than what they really are.




And makes blemishes look dry and crusty.
Automatically I felt my skin tight and very dry. It even made my skin a little itchy. After I was done with any pictures I wanted to take I went to go remove the makeup. I used my MAC cleanse off, 2 MAC makeup remover wipes, yes, I did say 2. After that I used my Clairsonic brush and philosophy cleanser to wash my face, somehow, I still had foundation on my face. This stuff was unpleasant to remove.
The following morning I woke up with fresh acne on my chin, nose area & forehead.
I returned that day!
I'm not saying this foundation is horrible, but it sure wasn't for me.
Love Always, Jesselle

1st Tattoo...Day 3

Today was day 3 of my tattoo healing. Still no pain, but I do have a lot of itching. I washed it twice today and applied Aquaphor after each washing.
The scab on the eye came off and no ink came out of the actual tattoo.
I have noticed a blurry spot on the "belly" area of my dove. I'm not sure if this will go away or if I might have to go in for a touch up. I read online that its likely that my tattoo artist went in a little deeper into the tissue and that's why the ink has spread out under my skin. I'm really hoping it goes away with time.
Here's a pic of the blurry spot, sorry for the picture being blurry as well, I didn't have very good lighting.




The itching is a lot better now than it was earlier in the day and the tattoo is still healing very nicely.




Love Always, Jesselle

1st Tattoo...Day 2

I've decided to blog my experience with my 1st tattoo and the healing process.
As I mentioned in my previous blog, there was no redness and minimal swelling. As of today, still no redness and the swelling has gone away. It is slightly itchy and has begun to form a thin scab where my tattoo artist did the outline. The shading hasn't formed any scabs, it looks perfect!! I've cleaned it twice today, once in the morning and just now before writing this blog before I head to bed. I've applied aquaphor ointment after each washing.




Love Always, Jesselle

My 1st Tattoo Experience

Today I got my first tattoo. I had it done 3 hrs ago. Prior to getting my tattoo I was nervous but slightly calm and excited at the same time. Once my tattoo artist began I was shocked to find that it didn't hurt at all. Everything was sterile, he changed gloves several times, and always checked in to see if I was doing okay. I'm really happy with the whole experience, I'm guessing there was no pain cause my endorphins were so high. I didn't feel nauseous or dizzy during my tattoo, but as I write this blog, I am suffering from a slight nausea feeling. Nothing too severe!
After removing my bandage there was no excessive bleeding, I cleaned it and let it dry. I was instructed not to put any lotion on it till tomorrow. I expect the nausea will ease off later on, a nap would definitely help, but I have errands to run in a bit, lol.
I'm excited to add to my tattoo and get a couple more that I've been wanting.
The tattoo is of a dove on my right inner wrist.




Love Always, Jesselle