Showing posts with label coach. Show all posts
Showing posts with label coach. Show all posts
Dressing a growing belly is no easy task. I always say that if I wasn't a blogger, I would probably be in the same dress or leggings every day of the week. But, it's true, I do feel the pressure of dressing up and inspiring fellow moms-to-be. I'm not complaining about my belly at all, I just refuse to buy a full new closet. Stay tuned for a "pregnancy style essentials" I'm writing.
My waist has always been the smallest part of my body. I have hips and boobs, and I always tried highlighting my small waist. Because of this, I love wearing high waisted skirts/shorts and dresses with a defined waist. Guest what? All these pieces stopped fitting FIRST. I've been wearing a lot of my pre-belly shirts, but the bottoms...nope! So in my case, I needed to get a few pieces to continue dressing as ME as possible!
I saw these fun BUG shorts at Asos Maternity at SALE (they currently are $12!!) and I felt like why not!? I wore it very similar to the model on the site without even noticing , the outfit probably stayed in the back of my mind and I have this light pink jacket that felt perfect for it!.
Hope you like the look! XOXO
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!
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!
We took the pictures for a fun campaign with the Movie "Everything, Everything". I remember seeing the trailer a few months ago and I got absolutely excited to see it (the guy is from Melissa and Joey, totally random but I feel I saw him grow and he is adorable). Since, I love good-old movies that make you cry like a little baby, I absolutely said yes to this campaign. I loved the concept of sharing who is your Everything, Everything. It's very important to stay true to who you are and only work doing campaigns you truly believe in.
You all know our story by now, we have been together since we were teens right off high school. I've shared how we met, when we got engaged, when we got married, our trips, our best of times...and the not-so-great times.
The past few months have been hard, healing in the middle of this emotional storm. I'm so glad to have him by my side. He is literally the one holding the umbrella and making sure I'm okay every step of the way(even if in pictures it doesn't look like he is great at sharing...I promise he is!). He encourages me to live life to the fullest. He is my rock.
I want to thank everyone who took the time to read my miscarriage story. I was so nervous about opening my soul so publicly. I have been slowly answering all comments, texts, DMs, tweets, etc💓💓 Gabe and I are feel so thankful and overwhelmed with love. We can't thank you enough for sharing your story with us, for your sweet words, your blessings! 💓🙏🏼💓 Love you all!
Estas fotos las tomamos para una campaña muy linda con la película "Everything, Everything". Recuerda que vi el trailer mucho antes de que me escribiera la compañía que los representa y ya estaba mega emocionada por verla. Aparte que me encanta el actor, desde que era chiquitico en Melissa y Joey. Aparte que amo las películas románticas que te hacen llorar y evaluar lo afortunados que somos. El concepto era compartir a esa persona que es tu Todo, Todo. Y como siempre les digo, es muy importante mantener la esencia y solo trabajar en campañas que te encanten.
Pero regresando a nosotros, ya les he contado tanto: como nos conocimos el primer año de la universidad, cuando nos comprometimos, cuando nos casamos, nuestros viajes, nuestros mejores momentos.. y los "no tan perfectos".
Los últimos meses han sido difíciles, ha sido literal sanar de esta tormenta emocional. Y más que nunca agradezco tenerlo a mi lado. Ha sido el que ha estado aguantando el paraguas asegurándose que este bien en cada paso (aunque en las fotos no parezca que es bueno compartiendo...¡les prometo que si!).
Cuando compartí el post de la pérdida, no tienen idea lo nerviosa que estaba, era como abrir mi alma justo en ese rinconcito que más duele. Poco a poco les he estado respondiendo todos los comentarios, mensajes privados, emails, tweets... y no tienen idea lo agradecidos que estamos Gabe y yo por tanto cariño. 💓💓🙏🏼Gracias por compartir sus historias con nosotros, llenarnos de esperanza y bendiciones. ¡Los queremos mucho!
This trend came out of nowhere. I remember I saw it first on Kim Kardashian's IG. Even though I'm not the biggest fan, I can appreciate her as someone who isn't afraid to try new trends.
There's something super edgy about this trend, but there are ways to adjust it to your personal style. For example, last month I showed you how you can wear lace tights instead of fishnets if you are more romantic or girly.
But let's focus on fishnets today. I want to to give you some tips to take full advantage of the fun pair you purchase (which btw are under $10 in most sites...you all know how I love an affordable trend!).
Esta tendencia salió de la nada. Honestamente recuero haberla visto pro primera vez en el Instagram de Kim Kardashian- de quien no soy la mayor fan pero si aprecio la manera como no tiene miedo de probar nuevas tendencias y vitalizaras como nadie.
Estas medias me parecen muy edgy, pero hay maneras de ajustar esta tendencia para que vayan con tu estilo. Por ejemplo, el mes pasado les mostré como pueden usar unas medias de encaje si tienen un estilo más romántico.
Pero hoy me voy a enfocar en las medias de mallita. Estas las pueden encontrar en muchas páginas web por menos de $10. Es decir, son una manera sencilla de actualizar cualquier look por poco dinero.
Things don't go as planned. We had everything ready...we were going on our honeymoon after 2 years (and to celebrate our second anniversary)...and something happened: I guess it was my mistake.
As a venezuelan passport holder, I couldn't get on the plane to the UK. There's a new law that requires venezuelans to get a visa. When I lived in Venezuela, I remember we could go to any European country without any problems- that's why I didn't even double check (again, my mistake). The airline never required it when I input my passport months ago (but again, we shouldn't rely on machines).
I took it very calmly, I'm the type of person that takes things very chill, especially when you cannot do anything about it. Even though we did, we tried changing our trip but it was twice as expensive. We decided to stay in New York and enjoy every second of it- because well, WE ABSOLUTELY love New York. We stayed there an extra 5 days and we tried to do/visit things we had not done before.
It was one of those moments where you realize that it is your choice , you decide whether something can F*ck it all up or you can just look at the bright side...and my bright side was simply being with him in one of the best cities of the world.
Definitivamente hay cosas que no salen como lo planeabas. Ya teníamos todo listo, íbamos a pasar una semana en Londres y en Paris por nuestro segundo aniversario (y Luna de Miel porque nunca nos fuimos oficialmente de viaje de Luna de miel). Pero algo paso, y fue mi culpa.
Al tener pasaporte venezolano (aunque tenga mi residencia Americana), no me dejaron montarme en el avión a Londres. Desde hace un par de años (y por la situación de Venezuela) piden una visa. Recuerdo toda la vida pensar que podíamos entrar a cualquier país europeo sin ningún problema- por eso no me metí a revisar (mi error, una vez más). La aerolínea tampoco nos dijo nada, ni la agencia cuando mandamos la información de mi pasaporte con meses de anticipación (por supongo que es un recordatorio que no podemos confiar en los sistemas automáticos).
Les admito que estaba muy tranquila, no me molesté en ningún momento, analizamos todas las opciones y no se podía hacer nada al respecto. Intentamos llegar primero a Paris pero nos salía el doble de lo que ya habíamos pagado. Decidimos quedarnos 5 días extra en Nueva York y disfrutar cada segundo al máximo.
Fue de esos momentos donde pude haberme amargado y regresado a Miami molesta, pero quisimos verlo desde el lado positivo...y estar con el era más que suficiente <3
Mad for plaid ♥️♥️ When I got this statement plaid coat a few years ago, I never thought I would wear it as much as I have...I have to update the remix for it but if you search on the blog plaid coat, you can see the other 4 ways I've worn it.
This time I went for a sporty vibe with a funky hat and my new favorite sneakers.
This day was super fun, we met with some Dominican friends and he headed to have some Dominican food in Queens and then we spent the whole day with them. You can check their blog @GlamDapper.
XOXO
El estampado de cuadros definitivamente es mi favorito♥️ cuando compré este abrigo tan llamativo, jamás pensé que le iba a sacar tanto provecho!
Si en el buscador del blog ponen "plaid coat" pueden ver todas las maneras que lo he utilizado...mucho más versátil de lo que parece!
Esta vez quise usarlo con unos pantalones de cuero, mi sombrero favorito, y los Adidas Superstar.
Este día fue increíble porque la pasamos con unos amigos dominicanos (@GlamDapper), pasen a ver el blog de ellos...es genial!
BESOS!
YAY! This officially concludes the Chile trip. Okay, let's talk "months"..we were in Chile in April...yes, April! I waited too long too share, then I wasn't sure if I should.
But now that it's getting chilly and Fall is here...they look appropriate again.
For our last day in Chile we went to one of Neruda's houses called "La Chascona"- which I absolutely loved. We weren't supposed to take pictures in there but when the guards weren't looking we snapped a couple...hello how can we not share this coolness.
Random Fact: when I was in high school they made us memorize a super long poem...you could choose whichever you wanted. I picked one from Neruda and I started learning so much about him, his poetry, his unique style...the poem is called "Puedo Escribir Los Versos Más Tristes Esta Noche"...I still love that poem.
Out of nowhere, it got super chilly that day...I had to borrowed my mom's scarf (she had many layers...she gets cold easily haha)- and I wore tights for the first time in the trip. We also ate at a Colombian/Chilean restaurant....honestly,not the best, so I won't recommend it (insert the monkey emoji with its hand on its eyes).
Hope you like the pics!
¡YAY! Okay finalmente termino con los posts de Chile (al menos de este año porque el año que viene seguro me toca ir a ver a mis sobrinos otra vez). Estas fotos son de abril...no puedo creer que ha pasado tanto tiempo.
Después de un par de meses no estaba segura si compartirlas...pero ya que por aquí (Hemisferio norte) esta enfriando con el otoño, me pareció apropiado compartirlas.
En nuestro último día fuimos a una de las casas de Neruda llamada "La Chascona". En teoría no podíamos tomar fotos pero cada vez que el guardia se volteaba, nos veías aprovechando....¡es que todo era super cool!
Un cuento random: cuando estaba en el colegio (creo que el último año de bachillerato) nos hicieron aprendernos un poema largo (probablemente era alguna clase de literatura). Después de revisar muchos pero muchos, encontré este de Neruda llamado ""Puedo Escribir Los Versos Más Tristes Esta Noche"....todavía es de mis favoritos.
De mi look: de la nada hizo un frío increíble ese día que hasta le tuve que quitar la bufanda a mi mamá (ella si que estaba preparada con muchas capas...como siempre por ser tan friolenta). También ese día comimos en un lugar Colombiano/Chileno pero no estaba muy rico así que no se los recomiendo jaja.
Espero que les gusten las fotos! BESOS!
When I travel and I'm packing, I try to write down certain outfits....this one was definitely not in my list. I brought that dress for a another jacket and the varsity to wear with jeans. That day San Francisco was hotter than usual (but it was chilly during the day). So this combo ended up being perfect for the day...to walk around comfortably . We headed to Downtown San Francisco and it was so beautiful. Can't wait to go back by the end of the month.
Cuando viajo y estoy empacando, intento anotar todos los outfits que tengo en mente para que no se me olviden. Este fue totalmente improvisado, este vestido lo lleve para usar con otras piezas, y lo mismo con la chaqueta y los zapatos. Ese día hizo más calor de lo esperado, pero igual algo de frío en la mañana y noche....haciendo de este look perfecto para nuestro paseo por Downtown. Los zapatos son comodísimos, ya los habían visto en otro post. Justo a finales de este mes regreso a San Francisco y ando super emocionada.
COACH varsity jacket
BROOKS HERITAGE sneakers
FOREVER21 striped dress
HENRI BENDEL red bag
GUESS over the knee boots
EXPRESS denim skirt
FOREVER 21 striped top
COACH leather jacket
PROENZA SHOULER ps11 bag
ZARA faux fur key chain
GANT sunglasses
I absolutely love San Francisco, I think I would move there in a heartbeat.
I love its weather, its views, its delicious food...everything! I have been living in Miami for 10 years, where it's almost Summer all year around...you have no idea how much I wish we had this amazing weather to play with layers and just not be sweating every time you go out.
I love that we found so many vegan places and how people just hang out at parks.
During our first day there, we did the most touristy stuff ever...stop for Golden Gate Bridge pics and visit the park from the Full House opening.
My outfit was a little improvised, I quickly added a jacket and sweater to my look because it was colder than I expected.
Hope you like the pics!
De verdad que me encanta San Francisco...me mudaría para allá sin pensarlo.
Me encanta el clima, la arquitectura, la comida, las casita inclinadas..¡TODO! Llevo ya 10 años viviendo en Miami, donde es verano casi todo el año... y suspiro de pensar que hay una ciudad con este clima tan perfecto todo el año- donde puedes usar capas y sin sudar cada vez que sales afuera.
También me encanto la cantidad de lugares veganos y como la gente disfruta en los parques (hay uno en cada esquina).
Durante nuestro primer día ahí, hicimos lo más cliché: fotos en el famoso puente y visitamos el parque de Full House (o Tres por Tres).
Mi outfit fue un poco improvisado porque veníamos de Napa donde hacía mucho calor...así que rápidamente agregué este suéter y chaqueta.
Espero que disfruten las fotos.
We are in California!! We are doing a small road-trip around Big Sur, Napa Valley, San Francisco and small cities in the area.
The temperature has been a dream...we were definitely running from the Miami heat. However, the weather in Napa has been a little hotter than I expected- especially throughout the day when it's the time to explore vineyards.
So today I'm partnering with Clinique to show you a quick and easy everyday tutorial to stay matte and beat the heat of the Summer days. We all want our skin to look flawless and fresh throughout the Summer Days.
The secret weapon: Stay-Matte Sheer Pressed Powder. It absorbs shine, leaving you with a fresh matte texture.
¡Estamos en Californa! Hemos estado manejando por Big Sur y pequeñas ciudades a sus alrededores. Ya llegamos a Napa (una zona con muchos viñedos..de sueño) y después vamos a San Francisco.
La temperatura ha estado pefecta...creo que inconcientemente estabamos huyendo al calor de Miami. Pero Napa nos agarró desprevenidos porque está más caliente de lo que imaginabamos....especialmente durante el día que es cunado uno está explorando el area.
Hoy me uno a Clinique para mostrarles el maquillaje sencillo que uso diaremente pero manteniendo una textura matte que me dure durante el calor de los largos días de verano.
El arma secreta: el polvo " Stay-Matte Sheer Pressed Powder." Quita el brillo pero dejando una textura fresca y matte.
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