Cruzin' with Tasha

Cruzin' with Tasha

Thursday, January 12, 2017

Wood Watches by JORD Giveaway



I am so excited about this company & brand that I recently found out about.  The company is called, JORD, and they make men's and women's wood watches.  My husband has been dying to get his hands on one, so I decided to surprise him on Christmas with a new ebony & copper wood watch.
JORD is run by artists, designers, marketers, and minders to create these amazing modern watches.


Because I am loving these watches so much, I have teamed up with them for an amazing
GIVEAWAY!!!!
Follow the link below to enter & one lucky winner will receive a $100 E gift card towards one of their watches!

And the best part.... every person that enters automatically gets a $25 E gift card to use online towards a watch of their choice.

JORD has men's and women's style watches.
This would be a perfect gift for your loved one for Valentine's Day or you can get something special for you, as well!

One of my favorite designs for men by JORD is the DOVER series Ebony & Copper.  This is the watch I got for my husband, Trevor.  Click on the link below for more details of his new watch.




I'm in love with this company & I highly recommending everyone to go check them out & follow them on Instagram @woodwatches_com


Men's Shop:

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Watch Gift Ideas

Friday, April 8, 2016

NuBotanik Body Scrub


I'm in love with this new product I was introduced to called "Nubotanik Body Scrub". I am always looking for good scrubs to keep my skin soft (especially in this dry Utah weather) and this scrub is amazing! You can put it all over your body & face while in the shower or bath, and you can also leave it on for 2-3 minutes before rinsing off to leave your skin EXTRA SOFT!! 
My favorite place to use this for me is my feet! My feet and heels are always dry & this scrub replaces having to go in constantly for pedicures. 

Nubotanik is a personal skin care line developed & enhanced with potent Coffeeberry Brand that's loaded with antioxidants & skin beneficial compounds. Whole coffee fruit has been shown to have one of the highest levels of antioxidants that our skin and body need to stay and look healthy. 




PLUS not only does it scrub away dry skin, it also scrubs away blackheads & whiteheads, and boosts collagen production!

I'm very careful with any skin care line I use on my face & body, and the entire line of Nubotanik products is amazing! It leaves me skin smooth & glowing! 

Check them out & order your scrub online at: www.nubotanik.com
AND
You can follow their Instagram: @nubotanik 

Sunday, February 21, 2016

Eyebrow Microblading

Okay guys, I have found the most amazing new beauty procedure that is a MUST-HAVE!!!  Eyebrows are definitely the hottest beauty mark right now, and everyone wants theirs to look on fleek.  But, unfortunately for me, I was not blessed at all in this department.  My eyebrows never grew in the way I wanted & they were always very sparse & thin.  I spent every morning filling in my eyebrows with pencils & shadows trying to get mine to look fabulous.  I was sick of the amount of time it took, plus there was one more piece of makeup I was constantly buying.

All that changed when I heard of Microblading.

Microblading is a semi-permanent hair stroke technique.  It's done using a very fine blade to deposit pigments into the epidermis.  The results are very natural looking & flawless, especially compared to eyebrow tattooing.
The best part.... The results can last anywhere from 1-3 years!!

After researching all the details, I knew I had to get this procedure done, and I wanted to be very careful about who I went to.  I was really nervous since I am a blondie, and I didn't want my eyebrows to look too dark & not match.

Luckily, I found the exact girl I was looking for!!!



Natassia Pace, owner of Pace Studios Beauty Bar, is a complete genius!  She is not only a brow specialist, but she is a makeup artist, which makes her that much better at knowing exactly what color & shape looks best for you & your face.  She made me feel so comfortable & relaxed while I got the procedure done, and the results are amazing!!

You can find Natassia on Instagram @pacestudiosbeautybar
or her website:
www.pacestudiosbeautybar.com

Here is a "BEFORE" & "IMMEDIATELY AFTER" the Microblading procedure.  As you can see, the results are very natural looking & filled in where you would usually fill in with a pencil.

There is some redness & scarring immediately after the procedure, as you can see in the photo

It takes about two weeks for the full healing process to complete.  The color fades about 40%, which is why they look dark right at the beginning.

It has been close to two weeks since I got mine done, and I am in love with the way they look!!  And the best part is, I don't have to EVER touch my eyebrows when I get ready.  I brush them out & pluck around the Microblading tattoo & THAT'S IT!

If you decide to try this out, I wouldn't go anywhere else than Pace Studios Beauty Bar.  And for the rest of the month of February she is doing a special for $100 off!!  Check her out now & I promise you won't regret it!! 









Monday, February 8, 2016

The Perfect Day

Today is a very special & exciting day!!  We are finally able to share with everyone pictures of our wedding day!  We were so lucky to have an experience of a lifetime when we were married FOR REAL at the AJ workshop including 16 photographers, put on by Amy & Jordan Demos.  Our story ended up being featured on Fox 10 News, and also was just featured on the incredible blog, "Inspired By This". http://www.inspiredbythis.com/wed/pink-wedding-inspiration-elopement/  Everything from that day was so surreal & we've been anxiously waiting since August to share these photos.  I hope you love them as much as we do!

 



Our beautiful wedding (and stylized shoot) came together with the help of Jennifer Thye from Imoni Events.  She is one of Martha Stewart's Top Wedding planners of 2015.  She made every detail look perfect & glamorous!!  I really felt like a princess when I walked into the venue at Clayton on the Park, in Scottsdale, Arizona.
The color inspiration was navy & pink, which is soooo me!  My incredible flower bouquet from Butterfly Petals was stunning.











The Sweetheart table setup was the most adorable spot for me and my new husband to snuggle up in to celebrate!



Our Ceremony was short & simple & I loved every second of it.  Just me and my fiancĂ©... Well and 18 other photographers lol
Ready to walk down the aisle...

EVERYONE is all ready!!!








 And then we were HUSBAND & WIFE!!!

Cake from Heart Sweet Cakes
Pies from Mama Toledos


And I HAVE to show off this amazing wedding gown I had the honor to wear.  This gown was from Schaffers & the designer of the gown is Maggie Sottero. 








I have to give a HUGE thank you to these people who put together this special day for us, and gave us our dream wedding!  You will all always hold a special place in my heart for being so generous to my husband and I!

WE LOVE YOU ALL!


With love,
The Cruz's




Click the link below to see more details on Amy & Jordan Demos Blog!



















Saturday, January 16, 2016

"Save water & drink Diet Coke"

If you don't know me personally then you probably aren't aware of my addiction to Diet Coke.  It is my #1 guilty pleasure!  I am not a coffee or tea drinker, so my go-to is that sweet Coca-Cola.  Morning, afternoon, and night you can usually catch me with this drink, which is why I fell in love with a few new products I found centered around this famous soda pop.





'Three Glam girls'  company will be launching their new "Diet Coke" shirt with the saying,  "The only Coke I do is Diet".  So of course I had to get my hands on one!  So cute & comfy!  The shirts saying is transferred on with glitter vinyl lettering, so you can sparkle everywhere you go!
The company's website to buy this shirt is: www.etsy.com/shop/threeglamgirls
You can also follow their instagram account: @3glamgirls


I came across a recipe for an amazing new spin on my favorite drink.  It is called a 'Dirty Diet Coke'. There are a few drink stops that currently make this drink (Sonic, Fiiz, & Swig).  Dirty Diet Cokes are a phenomenon that seems to be sweeping across Utah, and they started in St. George, Utah.  But if you don't have one near you, here is the recipe to make it at home as well!!



A Dirty Diet Coke is...
1. Diet Coke (I usually use one of the canned sodas)
2. 2-3 pumps of Coconut Syrup (I find this at Winco, World Market, & even Amazon.com)
3. Lime
4. LOTS of ice
5. Half & Half (optional)


Because I am always on the go I have to take this drink with me.  What's the best way to do this?  With my sparkle mason jar cup of course!!


You can order these cute sparkle cups at: www.drinkbliss.etsy.com
They have numerous options with all sayings, and if you want you can order yours custom, too!!
Follow their instagram to see all the varieties: @drinkbliss1

"Save water & drink Diet Coke"