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Last year I graduated from my Master’s Degree in Design and Media Management….this is my official first year out of “school” since…well, pre-school. However, one of the most requested questions I get all the time is about “what to wear to school”…and I get all sentimental thinking about what “back-to-school” felt like, a year to start from scratch.
I really encourage you to start the School-Year with with a huge boost of confidence, and a designer smile. Reason why I want to talk about a few essentials that will get your ready, it might be a colorful backpack or a fun hairstyle…dare to try something new and just have fun while feeling like a new YOU.
I absolutely love a fun colorful backpack. Get one that reflects your personality; one with polka-dots if you are retro…maybe a tribal backpack if you love color…or a clear one if you are edgy. Make sure they are comfortable enough to fit your books and/or your computer/ipad.
I remember when I was little, I would sit with my mom a week before school to personalize all my notebooks and books. Nowadays there are so many cute notebooks to choose from and at great prices. Again, look for ones that fit your personality…or buy basic ones and start DIY-ing them! You can even plan a date with your friends and spend the whole afternoon having a blast customizing them.
3. Fun-Phone Cases
I know you shouldn’t be on your phone during class, BUT this is the perfect excuse to get a new case that matches the vibe of all your new supplies. I’m in my 20s and my iPhone case is a Shell-phone.
I know you shouldn’t be on your phone during class, BUT this is the perfect excuse to get a new case that matches the vibe of all your new supplies. I’m in my 20s and my iPhone case is a Shell-phone.
You should get your eyes checked once a year. When I was in 10th grade I realized I couldn’t see the blackboard as good as I should. Now I go every year to update my recipe and get a new pair of cute glasses. My favorite shape are oversized or cat-eye…what about yours?
Your best accessory is your smile…the more you smile, the more confident you will feel (there are scientific studies on this, it’s true!). If you want to start the school year with a whiter, brighter smile, I recommend you using Colgate Optic White High Impact White.
I always have this toothpaste and the Optic White toothbrush + Built In Whitening pen in my makeup bag to brush my teeth after lunch or dinner.
We often forget that makeup expires and back-to-school is the perfect time to throw away that old lipstick...and of course, buy a new color. I’m not saying you should wear a lot of make up to school, save that for a romantic date during the weekend. Your makeup bag should have bb cream, mascara, concealer, blush, and a tinted lip-balm.
Water bottles should be switched yearly (thanks new school year for the reminder) and it will help you stay hydrated throughout the day without having to go to the water fountains in-between classes.
8. New Hairstyles
My school was very strict when it came to makeup- they would make us wipe it off. They even had nail polish remover in case you had anything that wasn’t neutral. If your school is as mine…dare to play with hairstyles. Dare yourself to even wear a different hairstyle every day of the week.
Example:
Monday: fishtail braid
Tuesday: side dutch braid.
Wednesday: sleek ponytail
Thursday: Crown braid
Friday: Soft waves.
9. Emergency kit:
Get a small makeup pouch and get ready with some basics that might save your life or a friends. Include: tampons and panty liners, deodorant, hair ties and bobby pins, nail file, sewing kit, anti-bacterial, and a hair brush. My recommendation is to get these in travel sizes so they fit the small pouch.
10. Killer jeans:
Jeans are the most versatile item for the school year. Get a new pair that makes you feel amazing that will work with many tops in your closet.
What are some of your back-to-school essentials?
FTC: This post was sponsored by Optic White and Walmart. All opinions are my own.
I wore this a couple of weeks ago in Los Angeles. It was quick trip for Colgate. Last year, I was part of the hispanic Colgate ambassadors in a program called Chicas Blogueras; this year I'm continuing my partnership with the brand and a group of fab girls (yo can see more in the hashtag #DesignerSmileSquad). I was in LA to meet some of the girls and the brand who was showing us the new product, go to this beauty event, and to watch the Grammys with the whole group.
This day was CRAZY. We landed a few hours before the event but it took us almost two hours to arrive to the hotel..and the room wasn't ready! So we had to improvise; I showered in the spa and did my makeup in the car (thankfully, the beauty bar had a makeup station where they made it better...I never do my makeup in the car, so my skills aren't too good there!).
The event was fun and this is exactly what I wore. The jacket is from the latest collection at H&M, I love the faux suede..I can't wait to wear it again! Hope you are having a great week! XOX
Hace un par de semanas estuve en Los Angeles super rápidito junto a Colgate. Como saben, el año pasado estuve trabajando con la marca y estoy muy contenta de continuar como embajadora de la marca pero ahora como #DesignerSmileSquad. Estuve en Los Angeles para conocer a varias de las otras chicas que van a ser parte de este programa, asistir a un evento, y para que la marca nos presentara los nuevos productos y todos sus beneficios.
Ese dÃa fue una locura porque llegamos al hotel tarde por culpa del tráfico de Los Angeles- al llegar, nuestra habitación no estaba lista y tuvimos que ducharnos en menos de 10 minutos en el spa del hotel. Luego me maquillé en el carro...todo por llegar a tiempo al evento.
Este fue el look que utilicé; la chaqueta es de la última colección de H&M...fue de mis piezas favoritas y ya tengo varios looks en mente con esta chaqueta. ¡Les mando un abrazo...feliz semana!
This is a sponsored post by Colgate, opinions are my own.
Hey girls! I can’t believe how fast the year has gone by…it’s already mid-September, you know what that means: FASHION MONTH- starting out with New York Fashion Week which is happening right now. If you already have your flight and hotel booked (for any of Fashion Weeks, London, Milan, or Paris) , here’s a simple guide to prepare for the madness (or to any especial event for that matter).
Two weeks before Fashion Week:
- Stay organized: make sure you have RSVP’d and received a confirmation to all shows you are going to attend. Make a google doc or an excel sheet with all the shows and parties with their respective times and locations. Send it to your phone and/or make alerts if you need them.
A week before:
- Plan your outfits: we all want to look our best (and be photographed outside the shows for streetstyle, of course!). If you are very organized, you might want to start planning even before that- but I find a week before perfect. A week still gives you time to run to your favorite store in case you need anything else. I like trying things on and taking pictures of it- that way I see how the outfit looks with accessories too and you don’t forget them. Don’t be afraid to be bold and bright…this is the time to do so!
- Talking about accessories… a bright smile is your #1 accessory PLUS it goes with any outfit. My recommendation to make your pearly whites even more brilliant: the Colgate Optic White toothpaste, mouthwash, and toothbrush with the built-in whitening pen (and use them in that same order!).
3 days before:
- Time to go to the salon and pamper yourself: get a mani and pedi (preferably gel so you don’t have to worry about it chipping while carrying your bags on the plane…that always happens to me!).
The Day before:
- Time to pack. I’m sure that if you are a fashion lover, like me, that bag is going to be FULL (just make sure it doesn’t surpass 50 lbs). Recommendation: bring a day’s worth of clothes, pjs, and underwear in your carry on in case your luggage doesn’t arrive at your destination at the same time you do.
- Don’t forget the hotel confirmation, your passport or ID, credit/debit card, and extra cash just in case.
Are you attending any of Fashion Weeks this season? Let me know how you get ready for it. Don’t forget to follow me on social as @nanysklozet and to follow @SonrisaColgate for more beauty tips.
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¡Hola chicas! No puede creer lo rápido que el año esta pasando…ya estamos a mediados septiembre, lo que significa: SEMANAS DE LA MODA (asà sea Nueva York que está pasando en estos momentos, Paris, Milan o Londres). Si ya tienes tu vuelo y hotel reservado, aquà les dejo una pequeña guÃa de como prepararte para esta locura (¡o para cualquier evento importante!!).
Dos semanas antes:
- Mántente organizada: asegúrate haber mandado todos tus RSVPs y también haber recibido un email confirmando tu asistencia de todos las pasarelas, presentaciones y eventos que tienes pensado asistir a. Puedes hacer un google doc o usar excel donde tengas todos los eventos con sus respectivas horas y lugares. Mándala a tu teléfono y crea alertas en dado caso que las necesitas.
Una semana antes:
- PlanÃfica tus looks: todas queremos vernos espectaculares en esta semana tan importante (y admitimos querer ser fotografiadas afuera de los shows). Si eres muy organizada, puedes empezar a planificar antes de una semana- pero en mi caso, una semana funciona perfectamente ya que te da tiempo de ir de compras en dado que lo necesies. A mi me gusta probarme todo y tomar un selfie en frente el espejo para ver como se ve con accesorios y también acordarme de los looks que llevo.
- Hablando de accesorios…el mejor accesorio que una mujer puede llevar consigo es su SONRISA- aparte que combina con todo. Mi recomendación para una sonrisa espectacularmente brillante es usar el regimen de Colgate Optic White que incluye la crema dental, el enjuague bucal, y la plumita blanqueadora (¡)que viene adentro del cepillo de dientes!. Usalos en ese mismo orden para los mejores resultados.
3 dÃas antes:
- Es hora de ir al salón de belleza y consentirte. Hazte un manicure y pedicure (preferiblemente de gel asà no te tienes que preocupar de que se te dañen…especialmente al viajar y cagar las maletas!)
El dÃa antes:
- Hora de hacer la maleta: si eres toda una fashionista, estoy segura que esa maleta va a estar MUY LLENA (intenta que no pase las 50 libras). Mi recomendación es que lleves una muda de ropa, pijama, y ropa interior en tu equipaje de mano en dado caso que tu maleta no llegue a tu destino al mismo tiempo que tu.
- Tampoco olvides la confirmación del hotel, tu pasaporte o identificación, tarjetas de crédito y efectivo para emergencias.
¿Vas a ir a alguna Semana de La Moda estas próximas semanas? Cuéntame como te preparas. Tampoco olvides seguirme en las redes sociales como @nanysklozet y a @SonrisaColgate para más tips de belleza.
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