Dre Does an Update

I'm here! I'm here! I promise. I'm back with an update because it doesn't feel right starting back up again after a month and not giving you some sort of explanation.

Long story short, I've been extremely busy working. Whether it has been doing makeup for weddings or being at the spa, I have been immersing myself in all things beauty. The spa that I work at (Remedi Spa and Wellness) is completely up and running which has been amazing, but it also means my hours have been unpredictable and extended (not that I mind completely devoting myself to something I believe so much in!)

With that being said, as days start to normalize, I'd like to get back in my habit of posting content for all of you beautiful people who love it and support me so amazingly. If you have ideas or requests, email me at andreafontanabeauty@gmail.com or leave a comment below.

If you'd like to come see me at the spa please feel free to visit remedispaandwellness.com for information on where to call and book an appointment and location! I do all sorts of services as a licensed esthetician that include facials, body treatments, brows waxing, full facial and body waxing, makeup, spray tans, and much more!

A little while ago I went back to using just one Instagram for both my life and Dre Does so feel free to click here and follow me to stay updated with every day things!

Have a beautiful weekend,

Dre

Dre Does Door to Door Organics

Since I was a senior in high school I have gone through periods of vegetarianism (Pescetarian if we want to get technical). It started as a requirement for health issues, but I have loved it over the years because having a restriction on my diet forces me to think about what I'm consuming. Growing up with a Brazilian farm boy father and maternal Italian grandparents who's farm I visited every weekend, I was taught all about the importance of not only eating produce, but growing it and eating locally. When I was two years old my grandparents lost me on their farm and found me with cuts all over my face from biting raspberries straight from the bush. I am so thankful that I was raised to appreciate fresh fruits and vegetables and not just look at them as 'two more bites' on your dinner plate.

My dad currently has a huge produce garden in his backyard that I can't wait to dive into this summer. Since we do live in Michigan and spend a lot of months covered in snow, I got used to visiting the local organic market with him every Sunday when I lived at home. He even visits the same cashier who always makes sure to tell him her latest jokes. He taught me to always take advantage of a good fresh market. Luckily, I have a similar market near where I live today. The only downfall is that it is about 15-20 minutes away from where I live and it's not near anything that I visit on a regular basis.

Over the past year I have noticed organic produce company ads popping up in various places; social media, TV commercials, etc. I personally get very inspired by going to the market and picking out the best looking fruits and veggies in season so I love to grocery shop and plan my meals that way. Since the market was not that convenient to me however, I was always wanting to try a produce delivery system but never got around to it. Luckily, my older sister who is queen of the coupons and getting amazing deals on everything, told me about Door to Door Organics. She recently started working full time for the first time since having my nieces so her free time has dramatically decreased. She raises her kids very similarly to how we were raised including gardening and eating tons of fruits and veggies so I knew that if she was recommending something to me it must be worth trying.

Door to Door Organics is a service that delivers organic produce and groceries to your house on either a weekly or biweekly basis. They offer different sized deliveries from the Bitty Mixed Box at $24.99 (which is the one I got) all the way to the Large Box at $59.99. Mixed refers to getting both fruits and veggies or you can get one or the other. You can also add pantry items and extras onto your order.

The Friday before your box is scheduled to be delivered, you get an email from Door to Door Organics stating that your box is ready to view. This means they have decided what to put in your box. You can then go view it on their easy-to-use website and either accept that box as it is or they give you the option of swapping up to 5 items in your box. I chose to swap a few but kept the majority of what they gave me. Below is a picture of what I got for my Bitty Mixed Box; 12 bananas, 1 bunch of kale, 2 zucchini, 1 cucumber, 2 grapefruit, 3 gala apples, 1 mango, and 3 small sweet potatoes. (All of it was obviously organic).

 

Below is what it looked like when I first opened the box.

As far as delivery goes, I like how they give you a space to leave some notes about how you wanted it delivered. I personally live in an apartment complex, so I asked that they leave it to the side of my porch which was nice. While over all I was pretty impressed with my box, I did decide to hold my subscription for the next few months for a few important reasons.

First, as a vegetarian I eat a lot of greens. Spinach and kale are huge for me and I wasn't very happy with how they came packaged in the box. They were just thrown into the mix and not wrapped separately so they came pretty bruised and sad looking. Secondly, with my dad owning a pretty good sized garden, I plan on getting a lot of my veggies from him in the coming months. Lastly, I absolutely hate to waste produce. You have to shop frequently as a vegetarian and this means I either have to get a larger box every week, or still go to the grocery store. As busy as I am, I feel like that will lead to waste and spending too much money. For all of these reasons, I've decided to wait on continuing my subscription until the winter months.

Overall, I think Door To Door Organics is a wonderful idea. If you're someone who is really busy, and doesn't have time to go to the grocery store as often as you need to, this would be a great addition to your diet. It makes eating organic much easier. As for me, I will be returning to my local market because I can't beat the freshness and the prices for the summer time.

If you are interested in trying Door to Door Organics, please email me at andreafontanabeauty@gmail.com and I would be happy to pass along a coupon code for $15 off your first box!

Have a beautiful night,

Dre

Dre Does DONATING!

I've never been so excited to post on Dre Does. Don't get me wrong, I love my makeup, but today's post is something special.

If you know me personally you know how much I love my hair. I was blessed with silky, smooth, easy to deal with and straight hair... (Thanks mom and dad!) I don't have to use heat on it unless I want curls, so it barely gets damaged and grows super quickly. Basically my whole life I've had medium to long hair...mostly super long hair to my waist though if I'm going to be honest. I'm the girl who freaks out when I have to get a trim because I hated losing any length. It was the one thing I was always known for; long, dark, healthy hair, so it became a security blanket in a way for me.

I will be turning 25 in a few short weeks and I got to thinking. I don't know if it was a quarter life crisis or what, but I wanted to do something different with it. I started looking at pictures of shorter haircuts and I realized something. I am so freaking blessed to hit 25 and be able to choose what my hair will look like. There are so many women my age and even younger that are diagnosed with cancer and may not get to see what 25 looks like. For this reason I decided I would chop off enough to donate my hair to the Pantene Beautiful Lengths program. I feel like it's a birthday gift to not only myself and I couldn't be happier! 

Pantene Beautiful Lengths is a wonderful program that donates wigs for FREE to women undergoing cancer treatment. They can only accept hair that hasn't been chemically treated so I knew I had to donate mine. I have proudly never even gotten a single highlight on this head in my 25 years and knew that since most women can't say that, I should do my part! I highly suggest checking out the program especially if you don't color your hair. Grow it out and let it be a part of something that will bring a smile to another woman's face. As women we have to empower and support each other and I think this is a great way to support those going through difficult journeys. 

Click the link below to visit the Pantene Beautiful Lengths program, check out the requirements and more!

Pantene Beautiful Lengths 

Now for some pictures! Shout out to LC the greatest stylist in the world and a wonderful friend. I showed her 18 million pictures, described something that made no sense, and she somehow managed to give me the exact cut I had pictured in my head. You are so beautiful and talented!

 

This is me pretending that I wasn't freaking out on the inside. 

 

This is a facial expression that more realistically shows how I was feeling. 

When it's going to a good cause you can't help but smile from ear to ear!

 

Thank you LC!!

And what's a new haircut without a selfie to show it off better!

LC also recommended some new products for my hair and once I've mastered my favorite way of getting this beachy and messy style myself I will be sure to update you all on how I do it and what I use.

My friends please consider donating your hair! I've decided that for every year I'm lucky enough to be on this earth I'd like to donate my time or money in a different way; a way to give back and turn getting older into something exciting. Leave your suggestions for any ideas and please send me your pictures if you too donate your hair!!

Have a beautiful day,

Dre

Dre Does Adventure

It's time for a new adventure friends. I'm so excited to announce that I will be bringing my beauty services back to the East Lansing area as a licensed esthetician and makeup artist! If you are interested in knowing exactly where you can find me for all sorts of amazing things, please email me at andreafontanabeauty@gmail.com and I would be happy to share it with you! 

While I loved being an Arch Expert for Benefit Cosmetics I couldn't help but wish I was doing more than brows so I decided to leave my position in March. Don't get me wrong, I will still be giving you fantastic brows at my new location but I will be able to offer so many more services in this new venture including two of my largest passions; facials and makeup. I am helping in the opening of a new spa and couldn't be more excited! 

I can't wait for this new journey and thank you to everyone for their constant support and love. It means the world to me! I hope to hear from you all in my emails so you can come visit me! As usual if you ever have beauty related questions you can email me as well.

Now Dre Does can return to its normal postings and beauty/lifestyle fun! 

Have a beautiful day,

Dre

 

Dre Does 20 Random Facts About Me

I was tagged by the beautiful Aundi from 'Makeup By Aundi' to share 20 random facts about me! Make sure you check out her blog when you're done reading this because she does a wonderful job!

So here we go...

1. My oldest niece was born at 5:17 which is my birthday (May 17th).

2. I could eat sushi for every meal of the day! It's my favorite food.

3. I'm deathly afraid of Texas Toast. It gives me goosebumps and makes me want to vomit (my sister is the same way).

4. The first time I rode a horse was last year through the mountains and overlooking the cliffs of Costa Rica.

5. I am a citizen in both the U.S. and Brazil.

6. My first pet was a turtle named Julius. 

7. The only bone I've ever broken is my tailbone... by falling out of a hammock.

8. I've never colored my hair.

9. I'm obsessed with baking. I love making muffins and cupcakes most.

10. I've potty trained more kids than I'll ever have of my own.

11. I have two tattoos. 

12. I have to sleep with a fan or some sort of white noise every night. 

13. When I was very little I told my grandma and grandpa that I would go to Michigan State so I could have pasta with them every night. Even though they both passed away before I went to college, I kept part of that childhood promise in their honor. Go Green!

14. I will always be a dog person. 

15. I have an extremely good sense of direction. If it's up to me we won't ever get lost! 

16. When I was in high school I had a fascination with eyes and used to draw them all the time. Makes sense now that I'm a makeup artist. 

17. I love food. I will try anything once and going on food adventures is one of my favorite things to do.

18. I am terrible at movies. I hardly see any and even if I do I'm really bad at remembering what happens in them.

19. The confidence and light that a woman gives off when I'm done doing their makeup or brows is what motivates me. Nothing makes me happier than making someone else feel better about themselves. 

20. Ever since I was a child I refuse to eat cake and ice cream on the same plate. I hate when the ice cream melts and makes your cake soggy! Yuck!

Truth: This post took me 3 days because it was that hard to come up with 20 random facts about myself! I hope you enjoyed and take time to visit Aundi's blog as well! To see who I tagged visit my Instagram account (@dre_does)!

Have a wonderful week,

Dre

Dre Does an Announcement!!

I'm here with a quick post to announce that I have just started working as an Arch Expert & Makeup Artist for Benefit Cosmetics!! I'm really excited for this new opportunity that I have been given with two companies that I have loved for years; Benefit Cosmetics and ULTA Beauty!! Unfortunately the spa I worked at had to close it's doors suddenly, so I am extremely grateful to move on to bigger and better things! Throughout life we are handed challenges that can cause a bit of a struggle. But with some reevaluation and strength we can always move on and get through them. Don't be afraid when something like this happens. I heard someone talking last week about how when something hard comes along it's adding to your story. When you look back years from now, it's the rough patches that will make your success story that much greater! So keep on fighting for your dream because it will be that much more worth it in the end when you've achieved what you want! 

Have a beautiful start to your week,

Dre

Dre Does a Request Search

Good morning friends and happy Friday! I hope you all had a wonderful week. Since I've been getting a few requests recently I wanted to get a quick post up devoted just to asking if you have any requests for me to do! I love blogging even more when I know I'm helping and answering your questions so throw them all my way!

Also incase you missed it, I've started an Instagram for Dre Does! You can either click the banner at the top that says Instagram to go follow it or search the user @dre_does in the actual Instagram app. I've decided to separate my personal Instagram and the blog so only those who want to see my makeup obsession through pictures have to! I hope you will go follow and enjoy :)

If you're on Bloglovin' don't forget to follow me on there as well by either searching Dre Does or clicking the link to the right!

Look for some Fourth of July inspired posts coming your way this upcoming week!

Have a beautiful weekend,

Dre

Dre Does an Update

May has been the absolute craziest and most wonderful month yet this year. With that being said I feel like I owe you guys an update on my life and what 'Dre has actually been doing' besides blogging...haha so here it goes! We're going to keep it short and sweet!

Within the last 4 to 5 weeks I have:

-moved apartments!

-taken my boards and become a licensed esthetician!

-turned 24!

-been out of town every weekend for either work, visiting family, celebrating my birthday, or visiting friends in Chicago!

-started working at a new job at a wonderful spa with people I love!

-apartment/house hunted for my move in July (luckily I found it!)

-searched, interviewed, and accepted a second job as a part time nanny in the area I'll be moving to!

While all of these things have been keeping my life hectic and insane I wouldn't have changed a thing because I've been having a blast and enjoying this huge change in my life that is to come! I'm excited to move to a new place with new people and adventures to be had. 

Dre will now start doing what she loves and get back to blogging ;) Feel free to leave any suggestions as to what that should entail!

Have a beautiful day,

Dre 

Dre Does an Update

Hello Friends!

Sorry for the small absence but here's an update on where I've been the last two weeks. First off, I'm now entering my last week of esthiology school. With that comes exams, practicals, preparing for state boards and much more! The time that I usually spend writing blog posts has been consumed with study guides, watching massage DVD's, etc...The good news is that I graduate on Friday!! I also spent last weekend in great company at America's Beauty Show in Chicago. It was an absolutely amazing experience and I learned about so much. I'll put some pictures at the end for those who are curious what it is like! Lastly and most importantly, I was offered a job as an esthetician a few weeks ago and have already begun training and learning about all the products and makeup I'll be working with! If you are interested in coming to visit me for a service please feel free to message me on my Dre Does Facebook page! I'm so thankful for all of the opportunities that have been coming my way and the support from all of you that has been equally as amazing. When I decided to switch life paths from PA school to being esthetician, I never expected it to work out this quickly and this well. I couldn't feel more blessed and loved. So a BIG thank you to you if you've been a part of my journey! While I'll be getting used to my new post-graduation schedule in the next few weeks, Dre Does will continue on as normal! I have some fun things planned for spring that I can't wait to share, but as usual feel free to let me know of any questions or requests! 

And now for some pictures!

Standing outside the expo center

The expo center

The expo center

Getting my hair styled at the Amika booth

After getting our hair done at the a Amika booth

More Amika magic!

Chicago :)

Have a beautiful day,

Dre

Dre Does Bloglovin'

Chances are if you like reading my blog, you like reading other blogs too! Just incase you haven't heard about Bloglovin' I want to share it with you. It's an amazing website and app for staying up to date with all of your favorite blogposts and keeping track of the posts you like most! 

It's as easy as signing up for an account and then searching your favorite blogs and following them. Ever since I bought my iPad I've been obsessed with the app because it is so convenient but I like it on my iPhone too. Just like how you have a news feed with Facebook, all the new posts that you haven't read yet show up in your main feed. I really love the 'like' feature also because you can favorite all the posts you want to come back to later and no matter which blog they are from, they show up in one spot! Another feature I really enjoy too is that everyone has profile so you can see what blogs your friends or even your favorite blogger are following. You can even browse popular blogs from different categories. 

As you probably guessed it, my blog is on Bloglovin' so look to the right column now and click Follow my blog on Bloglovin' if you'd like to! I also created a Facebook page for my blog at www.facebook.com/dredoesblog so like that if you would like to stay up to date! I will probably write on there the most regarding updates, questions, and ideas! 

Lastly, I've said this a lot lately but I feel like I can't say it enough. Thank you from the bottom of my heart for all the support sent my way. 

Have a beautiful day,

Dre 

Dre Does Blogging

Welcome to Dre Does!

I am a 23 year old esthetiology student who enjoys all things relating to creativity and beauty. Since I'm in school to get my esthetician's license and be a makeup artist, I am constantly learning and researching new ideas, tips, and tricks! I used to have a beauty and lifestyle blog with a friend in college (go green!) and really enjoyed bringing my tips and tricks to friends and readers. However, after that blog ended and college came to a close, I found my friends settling among different states across the country. Ever since high school, my friends have come to me for anything from how to tie their scarves, to which mascara to buy. Even though we are farther apart now, my friends still ask me these questions.This is where Dre Does enters. I want to share all of my knowledge, including my new found interest in skin care, with everyone! Whether we used to be in a class in college, or you have no idea who I am, I want you to enjoy my blog and hopefully take something away that can make your makeup, skin, attitude, or even life, just a little bit better :)

With that being said, please leave me a comment with any questions or suggestions you would like to see on here. 

Have a beautiful day,

Dre