Showing posts with label miami. Show all posts
Showing posts with label miami. Show all posts
I grew up dipping my feet in the Caribbean Sea in Venezuela. If you ask me about my favorite memories as a kid, most of them were under the sun…either by pools or the ocean.
I’ve been in Miami for almost 13 years; and I have to admit I wasn’t spending as much time enjoying this gorgeous city and its hot weather as much as I should have been. BUT this Summer was different, it was all about about having full with out baby and our dog under the sun.
The good news: Miami’s summer is not coming to an end any time soon!
With all the time spent outside, let’s talk SUNSCREEN!
Australian Gold has been a go-to in our family since I was a little girl. I remember my mom using it and its amazing smell transports me to my childhood.
Just like I grew up, I love that the brand has evolved with the times: the Botanical Mineral Sunscreen collection. It is made with real, nutrient-rich native Australian ingredients. It’s formulation doesn’t include unnecessary chemicals nor animal testing. And I'm OBSESSED!
My go-to for beach, pool, park, any time outdoor is the
Botanical SPF 30 Mineral Sunscreen Lotion: it has a nice subtle smell, and it’s not sticky or greasy.
Since the moment I learned how to do my eyebrows, I really feel my face changed. Eyebrows frame the face and they can transform any look.
Microblading is a procedure that started gaining popularity the last few years. I was very hesitant to try it- especially after seeing my aunts with the crazy eyebrow tattoos. After hearing the experience of a few friend and really analyzing if it was for me: I decided to do it.
So here is my experience and some of the FAQ I got on my Instagram (@Nany).
Let's start with a very important question: WHERE DID I GOT MINE DONE?
I went to @EyebrowDoctor in Miami Beach. Find someone who you can trust with your eyes closed. Check their portfolio carefully , look for reviews online...even interview them if you wish! Make sure the place is clean, that they are using high quality products, and trust your instinct. I truly believe that cheap places end up being "expensive", especially when it's something semi-permanent on your body. It's better to pay a little extra to be 110% happy with the work.
When I got to the Eyebrow Doctor studio, we talked for a bit. She measured certain points of my face to make them symmetrical but she truly works wonders. She also applied a numbing cream and we got ready to start!
Then the second most common question was about the level of pain.
Well, I consider I have a high tolerance to pain and I DID feel pain. Comparing it to other cosmetic procedures like waxing, I do think a brazilian wax hurts more. Let's say a 7/10.
It's a bit uncomfortable because you can feel the skin breaking and it feels like little cat scratches. I have a few small tattoos and I think it does hurt more than a regular tattoo.
The good news is that it's VERY fast. I wish I would have timed it because I wanted it to be over QUICKLY but at the same time I know it didn't take that long.
After leaving the studio, I felt my eyebrows a bit swollen and some discomfort- like when you have a paper cut.
Let's now talk about how to take care of them while they are healing.
The person that just did your eyebrows should give you clear instructions on how to take care of them. If she is not giving you the instructions in written form, WRITE THEM. You should follow them from A-To-Z to avoid any infection and to make sure they come up like they should. Here are some of the instructions given TO ME, but remember every esthetician is different...LISTEN TO THE EXPERT you decided to trust!
- Don't get the eyebrows wet during the healing process (which is around 7 days minimum)- that means all day and all night.
- Don't put makeup on your eyebrows for a week. I would apply concealer, mascara, bronzer- and then I would remove it with carefully without touching the eyebrow area.
- Do not scrub or rub them.
- To help with the itchiness, apply an after-care ointment with a Q-tip.
- Avoid tanning or sun exposure + swimming pools for 14 days.
You might get tiny scabs...that's normal! Just keep an eye on them!
I think it's also important to mention that the first few days, the eyebrows look darker than they would be. Don't get alarmed, it fades to a natural color! I personally didn't do them too dark because I love NOT-wearing makeup and I didn't want to look like a clown without anything on my face. So I still put a tiny bit of eyebrow powder when I'm doing a full-face of makeup.
Remember that this is not 100% permanent, it will fade over time.
Which leads me to my next question: how long does it last? Do you need touch ups?
Like I said, it isn't a permanent procedure. Your first touch-up is needed 4 weeks after the initial appointment, to make sure everything is as you want it to be!
After that, you will need touch-ups 6 months-1 year after your first procedure depending on skin type, medications, and sun exposure..
CONCLUSION: is it worth it?
Well, that's a personal one. For me it was. My eyebrows are more symmetrical, I like how it looks without makeup and I love how easy it is to follow the shape when adding a bit more eyebrow powder.
Many of my friends have done it and are obsessed with it!!
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Desde que aprendí a maquillarme las cejas, siento que mi cara cambió. Las cejas realmente son el marco de la cara y nos pueden transformar por completo.
Desde que el procedimiento de "microblading" o micropigmentación tomó fama, me llamó mucho la atención. Pero admito que no soy la primera en probar este tipo de cosas, me gusta escuchar las experiencias de mis amigas y analizar si realmente es para mí- porque puede ser algo que va a pasar de moda rápidamente.
Así que les cuento mi experiencia y les respondo las preguntas que me dejaron en IG.
Primero lo primero, ¿a donde fui?
Fui a @EyeBrowDoctor en Miami Beach.
Esto es lo MAS importante. Busca a una persona en la que confies ciegamente. Revisa su portafolio, busca que dice la gente de su trabajo online, que sea un lugar limpio, y que utilicen productos de la mejor calidad posible. Recuerda que "lo barato sale caro", y más aún cuando se trata de algo SEMI-PERMANENTE en tu cuerpo. Es preferible que pagues un poco más pero salgas 100% contenta con el trabajo que te hicieron.
Esto es lo MAS importante. Busca a una persona en la que confies ciegamente. Revisa su portafolio, busca que dice la gente de su trabajo online, que sea un lugar limpio, y que utilicen productos de la mejor calidad posible. Recuerda que "lo barato sale caro", y más aún cuando se trata de algo SEMI-PERMANENTE en tu cuerpo. Es preferible que pagues un poco más pero salgas 100% contenta con el trabajo que te hicieron.
Cuando llegué al estudio de Eyebrow Doctor, estuvimos hablando un rato. Me midió como ciertos puntos de la cara para que quedaran simétricamente naturales. Me aplicó un poquito de crema anestésica y empezamos.
Con esto voy a la segunda pregunta frecuente: ¿duele?
No les voy a mentir, a mi me dolió ( de la escala del uno al 10, diría que como un 7 en el departamento cosmético, porque después de las contracciones de parto, ningún dolor se compara). Se sienten como raspones y escuchas la piel pelándose. Yo tengo un par de tatuajes pequeños y si considero que duele más que un tatuaje. Es soportable, sí- pero molesta bastante.
Lo bueno es que fue relativamente rápido. Me hubiese gustado contar el tiempo porque parte de mí estaba desesperada porque terminara, y otra sabe que no se tardaron mucho.
Después de salir del estudio, sentía como ardor en las cejas- como si tuviese una cortada de papel (de esas que molestan pero que sabes que no son nada).
Entonces hablemos de ¿Cómo es el cuidado?
La persona que te hace la micropigmentación debe darte instrucciones claras, preferiblemente por escrito, de como debes cuidarlas para evitar cualquier tipo de infección y que por supuesto, queden perfectas. Les voy a comentar algunas de las sugerencias que me dieron a mí, pero si a ti te recomiendan algo distinto- por favor, ¡¡hazle caso al experto!!
- No mojes tus cejas por 7 días mínimo. Nada de nada, que estén secas día y noche.
- No puedes maquillarte las cejas por una semana. Yo aplicaba corrector, mascara, y bronzer y lo removía con una toallita desmaquillarte- evitando tocar el area de las cejas.
-No te rasques ni te toques la zona de las cejas.
- Si sientes resequedad, aplica un poco de pomada con un hisopo. La EyebrowDoctor me dió la cremita que me podía poner.
- Evita el sol, las piscinas, y sudar por una semana mínimo.
Te van a salir como unas costras, o como si te estuvieses pelando- es normal, es tu piel cicatrizándose.
También es importante acotar que los primeros día se ve más oscuro que el resultado final. Mi recomendación personal es que no se las hagan tan marcadas- yo todavía me maquillo las cejas un poco cuando estoy MUY maquillada- prefiero eso a sentirme con unas mega cejas cuando estoy con la cara lavada.
Mucha gente cree que es como un tatuaje 100% permanente pero no es así- se va desvaneciendo con el tiempo y requiere retoques para mantener su color- pero de retoques les cuento un poquito más abajo.
Por eso, hablemos de: ¿Cuánto dura? ¿Necesitas retoques?
Generalmente se debe hacer un retoque al mes de la primera consulta- para ver si se necesita algo más o si te quedaron exactamente como las querías.
Después de eso, como dije, el color se va desvaneciendo y puede que necesites retocarte cada 6 meses o cada año. Todo depende de tu tipo de piel, cuanto tiempo pasas al sol, si estás tomando algún medicamento, etc.
Conclusión: ¿Vale la pena?
A mí me gustó mucho. Siento que ahora las cejas las tengo más simétricas, tengo como una guía para sacarmelas y maquillarlas. Como les mencioné, creo que me las hice naturales para poder verme normal sin maquillaje- y eso me gusta.
A todas mis amigas que se han hecho microblading, les ha encantado el proceso y los resultados.
¿Estás pensando hacerte la micropigmentación? ¡Cuéntame tu experiencia si lo has hecho!
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We have been traveling a bit the past few months, but we came back just in time for Miami Art Week.
So let’s start with this:
WHAT’S MIAMI ART WEEK?
Every December, Miami becomes the center of attention in the art world. The city hosts over 20 art fairs, 1,200 galleries and thousands of artists. This means the city attracts art collectors, buyers, art lovers, tourists, celebrities, and more.
I’ve been living in Miami for over 12 years and it’s amazing to see how this event continues to grow and grow. It really shows that Miami is more than beautiful beaches and 80s movies.
During this week, the city is absolutely packed- and everyone. There are so many events going that it can be absolutely hectic to head to one gallery to the other. There’s also no parking ANYWHERE. So enter: Uber to the rescue.
This year, Uber set up sculptures by Emil Alzalmora not only as convenient pick-up and drop-off points around the city but also at the right, popular, chic spots. This made extremely easy to get around thanks to Uber’s flexible options.
But since we are talking art, let’s also talk about these sculptures. Emil shared that the sculptures not just reference the literal act of movement but represent motion as a metaphor relating to human progress and growth.
Since we were riding with the carseat/stroller (it’s a two-in-one, stay tune for the review fellow mommies) , we requested an uberXL (give me all the extra space with a baby!)….and we got ready to explore a few exhibitions around Wynwood.
Wynwood is one of my favorite places in Miami. It’s a bit of our backyard, so Miami Art Week is very exciting because it’s the time where a lot of walls change and the vibe is even more special. Walking around, we found an interactive gallery with a ball pit and artsy swings - perfect for Nico (and the artist was there SO excited to see people enjoying his art). See? It can be very kid-friendly too. There’s absolutely something for everybody.
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Have you been to Miami Art Week?
Look who dressed up to go on a little coffee date with me!💙💙
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Alguien se puso hasta su corbatín para irse a una cita conmigo 💙💙
It may be October but let’s just pretend it isn’t 90 degrees out...I mean, we still get 70 degrees everywhere with the A/C💁🏻
(if you love oversized denim jackets...just borrow one from the boys! This one is my husband’s and I use it all the time!)
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Y llegó octubreeee💃🏽💃🏽💃🏽 mi mes favorito porque significa que pronto es mi cumple...octubre también se asocia con looks otoñales, aunque uno todavía se este derritiendo en este calor mayamero (tip: no gasten en una chaqueta oversized...agarren la de su novio/esposo/hermano!! Esta es de @gabe_media y siempre se la “robo”!)
NICO'S LOOK
Pat pat onesie
MY LOOK:
FOREVER 21 white booties
TARGET burgundy faux leather zipper skirt
LORD & TAYLOR amour tee
LEVIS oversized jacket
CARA O SELLO earrings
VALIJA sunglasses
I have to admit it, you probably always see me with bare-nails. I don't have the patience to do my nails every week. I wish I did, but just thinking about going to the salon stresses me more than making me relax.
Now as a new mommy, I don't have the time either. I try to go to the salon for shaping and for my cuticles, but I prefer to them at home. My go-to for a gel-like mani is Sally Hansen's Miracle Gel. It's one of my favorites because it's more chip-resistant than traditional nail polish without the need of UV light. You only need two coats of the color and one coat of the Top Coat. Here I'm wearing the color "Orchid-Ing Aside". It's still neutral enough to wear with different outfits but a little bit girly.
To match my nails, I wore a purple eyeliner (from Urban Decay) and these fun Kendra Scott Earrings. The dress is from Who What Wear at Target, and it's SO comfy. I want it in every color
What's your go-to color for nail polish?
Probablemente si se fijan, pueden darse cuenta que casi nunca llevo pintura de uñas. No tengo la paciencia (ni ahora el tiempo) de ir a la peluquería todas las semanas. Sé que hay mujeres que les encanta y las desesperas, pero para mi ir al salón es más una obligación que un momento de relajación.
Por eso prefiero hacerme las manos en casa; este Miracle Gel de Sally Hansen es mi linea favorita porque parecen de gel sin usar luz UV y duran más que una pintura de uñas regular. El tono que llevo en estas fotos se llama "Orchid-Ing Aside".
Para estas fotos quise combinar mis uñas con un delineador morado en los ojos de Urban Decay y estos aretes de Kendra Scott. El vestido me pareció el contraste perfecto y no tienen idea lo cómodo que es. Por mí, lo tuviese en todos los colores.
OUR FIRST FAMILY PHOTO
I feel like nobody talks about the postpartum; everything hurts the first few weeks (I finally felt like myself after 6 weeks). It would hurt when getting up, sitting down, walking- which is specially frustrating when you want to be there for your baby! This was the first day that I finally felt like myself and I wanted to get out of the house, even if it was for a bit! We both needed a little breath of fresh air .
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Las mujeres pasamos 9 meses preparándonos para el gran momento, pero muy poco dice de la parte postparto Yo personalmente estuve muy adolorida las primeras semanas; me costaba pararme, sentarme, caminar...todo! (Y me frustraba mucho porque sentía que no podía estar ahí 100% para Nico). Aunque me tomó 6 semanas sentirme perfectamente bien, este día fue el primero que quise salir así fuese un ratito al parque con Nico (chiki, Gabe y mi mamá también)...el aire fresco definitivamente nos hizo bien a todos.
FUZZY LIKE DADDY
If you have been following me for a while you know tight/stretchy dresses are not my thing. I love oversized things, a good A line, and flowy dresses. However, nothing fits in my closet anymore ...and I kind of wish I had a few more cotton dresses like this one.
This pregnant combo is very common in the Kardashian family; they love bodycon dresses with duster coats and heels- and well, like I said before, they are out of my comfort zone. But again, all the fun stuff happens when you try stuff out of your comfort zone.
I originally wore it for a maternity shoot with my friend Karla Garcia- I added a cozy long cardigan and it was all shot at home. After she left, I had little time to change to go to the Create & Cultivate event I was speaking at. So I told myself: WHY NOT, let's just add this duster I have and give it a go. And I really pushed myself because I wore something I was not used to in front of at least a hundred people. It was fun!
Last week, I went to an event with Urban Decay and some of the coolest Latina blogger babes in Miami. The event was held at Basement (at the Miami Edition). Like it's name, this place is in the basement of the hotel and it has the coolest bowling alley and ice skating rink.
I love these types of events; when they are not heavily branded but an experience. I played one round of bowling- well, I sucked at it because of the belly. And yes, I was okay. I grabbed a light ball and I wasn't throwing hard (I promise). Remember that pregnancy isn't an illness but you should always listen to your body.
As far as my outfit. I got this shirtdress at Asos maternity during Black Friday (wow yes, so long ago) - everything was half off and I took advantage of the sale to get cute maternity stuff. This dress is one of those pieces I know I will wear after the baby is here- but just in case, I liked below to some cute options that are not maternity. I think what really elevated the look was the accessories (the white ankle boots are so fun, and the cabby hat).
Hope you like the pics! We had so much fun in this different backdrop! XOXO
La semana pasada fui a un evento con la marca de maquillaje Urban Decay y un grupo increíble de bloggers latinas de Miami. El evento fue en un lugar llamado Basement - y como su nombre lo dice, es en el sótano de un hotel. Es todo de neón y tiene para jugar bowling y patinar sobre hielo.
Este tipo de eventos son increíbles porque aparte de conocer al producto, compartes con amigas y se convierte en una experiencia.
La pregunta más frecuente es si jugué con la barriga, ¡¡y SI!! Solo que tuve MUCHO cuidado, recuerden que el embarazo no es una enfermedad. La verdad es que jugué muy mal porque tampoco quería hacerme daño- básicamente la pelota iba a 0 por hora.
Sobre mi outfit: les cuento que compré este vestido durante las ventas de Black Friday en noviembre (wow como ha volado el tiempo) aprovechando que todo estaba 50% de descuento en ASOS. Me gusta porque es una pieza que voy a seguir usando después del bebé aunque sea de maternidad. El toque cool lo dieron las botitas blancas y el sombrero.
Espero que les gusten las fotos, nos divertimos mucho tomándolas en este sitio. ¡BESOS! ¡FELIZ ABRIL!
ALWAYS SPEAK LOVE!
I'm amused by the amount of hate in social media. Every time I find a cute video, I try not to scroll to the comment section because most of the times, no matter what, people find something to criticize.
I'm not saying not to SPEAK UP, but it's always better to look at things positively. See the beauty, and SPEAK LOVE!
¡ De verdad que me quedo impresionada cada vez que encuentro un video lindo, divertido, o interesante, porque todos la sección de comentarios está siempre llena de tanto odio- sin importar lo que sea, algo critican.
No digo que tengamos miedo a hablar. No digo que "calladita te ves más bonita", porque NO es así. ¡Pero realmente el mundo cambia cuando empiezas a ver la belleza en todo y a hablar con AMOR!
We all go through writer's block.
I especially have been very stuck when it comes to writing about trends, how to wear, or why did I wear X or Y? So I'm going to share 10 random things about this month so far and I'd love for you to tell me something!
1. The BABY SHOWER is next week. After getting quotes from a few places, I couldn't believe how expensive everything is in the U.S. I decided to make it a DIY and just have fun with it. I know some things will be far from perfect but I'll be fun because I made them.
2. Gabe's birthday was yesterday (the 24th). He turned 31 and I still amazes me how time flies. We met when he was 19. He has been working non-stop so we just had lunch with his family and then sang happy birthday with some of our closest friends.
3. We live in a one-bedroom apartment and we were thinking about moving because of the baby- we decided to stay at least until the beginning of 2019. It's been challenging, a lot of cleaning, selling, donating. But I think we will make it work with the little one.
4. I'm very confused about fashion trends right now. I'm hating the big sneakers everyone is wearing lately. They remind me of the 2000s sketchers and they kill every outfit. But again, that's me! If you love them, have fun with them!
5. I miss traveling. I can't wait to take baby in all these fun adventures. We really don't want to change our lifestyle THAT much. We actually are very excited to bring him along as soon as we can. I see families like Amber FIllerup's and we are very inspired to see little ones who have been to 20 countries before the age of 5.
6. I'm really inspired seeing all these young girls and boys talking about gun regulation and stopping gun violence. It makes me tear up every time and if you follow me on Twitter you probably have seen how passionate I am about this topic.
7. Talking about moving (on #2) I've been thinking about moving to another city lately. I love Miami but I think it would be nice for us to move to another city for a little bit (or a while who knows). I was thinking Dallas just because I loved it when I visited a few years ago, and it has one of the biggest airports so we could go visit our families in a heartbeat.
8. Maybe some of you noticed, I've stopped writing in Spanish. It hurts my soul and I won't stop 100%!! BUT, it was double the work and sometimes I felt I cut myself short because I didn't want to write it twice. I didn't use google translate or anything like that, it was truly writing it again (and the message even differed from time to time). This doesn't mean I'm not proud of my roots, or that we don't speak it at home. Just career-wise, it felt like the right thing to do in order to share more with you guys.
9. Our friends Gaby (@VoguishDiet) and Alex (@LegendaryAlex) got a puppy , a maltipoo (a maltese & poodle mix) and he is so adorable. You can follow him at @ItsErniesLife.
10. Talking about puppy accounts. I opened an account for Chiki @ChikitheMalteseDog and I'm so excited to be talking in third person haha such a weird crazy mama!
OK, so I need to stop procrastinating and start posting photos because I already feel this was ages ago. We took these photos last month and I already feel my belly is twice the size (6.5 months vs 7.5 months NOW!).
I wore this to a few events in February. The first one was to a Victoria's Secret lunch celebrating the launch of their new perfume part of the Bombshell line. If you follow me on IG, you probably saw the stunning set-up and we all got beautiful denim jackets that said "HELLO BOMBSHELL" in the back. You all know I'm a sucker for denim jackets.
I was the first one there and basically the last-one to leave. I loved seeing all my blogger friends, especially in such a cute environment with delicious food.
Then I headed to my first baby event with Baby Dove. It was really interesting to hear from a pediatrician and start learning as much as I could.
This outfit was comfortable to wear all day, but still cute and put-together...plus perfect for SPRING!!!
Hope you have an amazing week ! XOXO
I'm going to start with the cliché (just in case you found me recently, or even through this article) I started blogging way too long ago (2009) , I've learned A LOT by making several mistakes, AND I've seen the blogging industry changed in all ways possible. I'm finishing an article with the 10 mistakes I made as a new blogger, and not knowing my worth was definitely one of them. So let's get started!
Because of my "OG" status, as some name it, many blogger friends that are relatively new to the industry always come up to me asking me if they should charge for X, Y, or Z. And the answer, no matter what, is YES! YES! and 100 times YES!
If a brand reaches out to YOU, they found some sort of value IN YOU. It might have been your amazing pictures. Maybe they liked your witty way of writing or they loved your product reviews. When a brand reaches out, it isn't by chance (or it shouldn't be by chance). They probably did their research and spent countless hours finding people that align with their brand and messaging.
A few months ago, a big-tier blogger discouraged "small" bloggers from not following their dreams because they might not have X amount of followers. She actually said NOT to charge if you had less than 100k. It just made my blood boil because that's simply not true.
you are never "too small" to charge on social media. Period
Let's break it down. Let's imagine you have ZERO followers (just to exaggerate, we all know that moms and aunts make great fans..so let's make it 3 followers), and a brand contacts you for content creation: IGNORE the number of followers in your profile and take all these things (and the hours they take) into consideration.
- PRE- PRODUCTION:
Inspiration board, buying props, location scouting, talent scouting, and equipment rental.
- PRODUCTION
Hair and makeup, photographer, gas and parking, and modeling
- POST PRODUCTION:
Editing, writing, proof-reading, and social media planning.
We are talking about a production that would cost the brand THOUSANDS of dollars. So why shouldn't YOU charge? Even with absolutely no followers.
Your worth is more the number on your profile, it's your time, effort, talent, and creativity. Don't let anyone tell you otherwise!
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