Feminine VS. Edgy: Femenino Junto Fuera a La Normalidad en Estilos

30 Jan

I always feel like I struggle between my softer side in fashion and my hidden edgier side.  I love anything that makes you look feminine but I also adore those things that push the boundaries without being gaudy.  I created this combination look because it combined the hard and edginess that a leather jacket brings alongside the femininity of being a woman and embracing our curves with short dresses and accessories.

Siempre me siento como que la lucha entre mi lado más suave en la moda y mi lado que desea intentar estilos fuera de la normalidad. Me encanta todo lo que te hace mirar femenino pero también adoro aquellas cosas que empujan los límites sin ser llamativo. He creado esta  combinación porque combina el estilo fuera de la normalidad que lleva una chaqueta de cuero junto con la feminidad de ser mujer y abrazar nuestras curvas con vestidos cortos y accesorios.

Girlie Rocker!

 


Plunge neck dress
£384 - farfetch.com

Silk dress
€72 - peopletree.co.uk

Zip jacket
$350 - net-a-porter.com

Dorothy Perkins gray pumps
$35 - dorothyperkins.com

Yves Saint Laurent suede heels
£509 - farfetch.com

H M wide ring
£3.99 - hm.com

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AWEARNESS An Exclusive Sneak Peek!

26 Jan

Sundance Volunteer Group & Kenneth Cole!

I am excited to share this amazing news that was sent to me directly!  I hope you love it just as much a I did.

AWEARNESS, THE KENNETH COLE FOUNDATION DEBUTS THE FIRST-EVER VIGNETTE HONORING VOLUNTEERS AT THE 2012 SUNDANCE FESTIVAL

WHO:            Fashion designer and social activist, Kenneth Cole & the 2012 Sundance Film Festival

WHAT:        AWEARNESS, The Kenneth Cole Foundation collaborated with Sundance Institute on the development of a vignette celebrating the Festival volunteers that will debut at this year’s Festival.   Titled “One Good Deed,” the vignette was written by Kenneth Cole Productions and produced and directed by Ricki Stern and Anne Sundberg of Break Thru Films (directors of the documentary “Joan Rivers: A Piece of Work”).

The vignette will be shown at the start of all films being screened at the Festival on January 25th, Volunteer Appreciation Day. The vignette stars Derek Waters and is a comedic spoof about what happens when he is mistaken for a Festival volunteer after inadvertently being handed an official Kenneth Cole 2012 Sundance Film Festival volunteer jacket.   Derek’s work includes:  “Hall Pass,”  “He’s Just Not That Into You,” and creator of “Drunk History.”

Signage featuring a QR Code enabling people to watch the vignette on their mobile devices, and reminding them to thank the volunteers for their tireless efforts, will be also displayed throughout the Festival on Volunteer Appreciation Day.

“So much of what Sundance Institute is able to do is made possible only by the generous and extraordinary spirit of many individuals,” says Kenneth Cole.  “I’ve long said that it’s the volunteers who are the real stars of the Sundance Film Festival, and this collaboration was our way of thanking them for everything that they do.”

For the eighth year in a row, Kenneth Cole has designed and donated the uniform that is worn by the 1,800+ Sundance Film Festival volunteers and staff.  Presented on Day One of the Festival, this year’s iconic style is a warm red down-filled jacket featuring channel quilting, welt pockets, and zip-off sleeves.

On January 19th, Kenneth Cole announced the Gayle Stevens Sundance Institute “Volunteer of the Year” Award presented by AWEARNESS, The Kenneth Cole Foundation.   Kenneth Cole has been an advocate for the Institute’s mission and dedicated supporter of Sundance Film Festival volunteers since 2003.

Facebook Link: http://kcole.pr/yeSF9E

YouTube Video Link:  http://youtu.be/yrtCWS7hRQA

ABOUT AWEARNESS:

AWEARNESS, The Kenneth Cole Foundation, promotes, encourages and inspires positive and meaningful social change, and supports like-mined individuals to make a difference. As part of each partnership, we create products and host events in support of their important causes, and select a “Change Agent” to share their story of social activism to help educate and inspire others to get involved. Interviews and products can be seen on the AWEARNESS website www.awearness.com.                

About Kenneth Cole

Kenneth Cole Productions, Inc. designs, sources and markets a broad range of footwear, handbags, apparel and accessories under the brand names Kenneth Cole New York, Kenneth Cole Reaction and Unlisted, as well as footwear under the proprietary trademark Gentle Souls. The Company has also granted a wide variety of third party licenses for the production of men’s, women’s and children’s apparel as well as fragrances, watches, jewelry, eyewear and several other accessory categories. The Company’s products are distributed through department stores, better specialty stores, company-owned retail stores and its e-commerce website. Further information can be found at http://www.kennethcole.com.

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Slow Workouts Slow Foods

24 Jan

This year I decided to give myself more time.  More time to reach my weight loss goals.  But, I have also noticed that I started off this year motivated but sluggish.  My workouts are fun for me and not because of the goal of “weight loss” but because they are they only time that I do not have to think about anything else, but one task at hand.  That task being the exercise at that moment.  It is my “me” time and trust me this year I will not lack “me” time.   But through these workouts I find that I am slow, motivated but slow.  Slow is normal but not after a few weeks.

So it made me go back and look at my diet.  I am a diva, a beauty queen, a goddess of all things beauty, fashion and wellness.  But what I lacked this year was even more knowledge on the things that I love to eat.  I was eating healthy, I was eating smaller meals but more frequently so, what the heck was going on?  Through this small epiphany I discovered that there are some slow workouts that are caused by what I like to call slow foods.  These are good foods that should be avoided around workout times.  So here are my top 3 to avoid before workouts:

Flax Seed: So good for you! But they are full in fiber.  Thus making you feel bloated.

Dairy: We all know this is an important part of your healthy diet.  But avoid it 2-3 hours before your workouts. It can make you feel tired, cause a bit of an acidic feel.

Water (Flavored): No not water!  Water with flavor.  A lot of people drink flavored water because it makes you feel less nauseated after consuming so much of it during the day.  But water was not meant to have flavor. Many of this flavoring contains artificial sweetners.  These sweetners can mess up some of the good bacteria that helps your body.  It is all natural.  A lot of flavored waters have sugar NOT GOOD!  Want some flavor add lemon, orange or cucumber slices all natural and much better for you.

So skip the slow foods and opt for an efficient and less-lethargic, slow workout!

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Exclusivo: Cover Girl y Los Golden Globes!

16 Jan

Photo Credit: photo credit: P&G COVERGIRL via Fleishman/MMC

Photo Credit: photo credit: P&G COVERGIRL via Fleishman/MMC

Exclusivo!!!

(January 16, 2012) – Last night’s #GoldenGlobes red carpet was truly a reflection of Hollywood fashion and glam at its best! Our spokesperson Sofia Vergara stunned in a Vera Wang gown while delivering a natural youthful COVERGIRL look. Sofia’s hit show Modern Family took home the Golden Globe for best TV comedy series but it was her speech that stole the show! A prideful Latina and role model for Latinas all around, Sofia made sure to let everyone know she was @Orgullosa of being on that stage!  Our newest addition, COVERGIRL Queen Collection ambassador & star of the latest Mission Impossible movie, Paula Patton, also stood out in a bright yellow/gold/mustard/canary dress by LA designer Monique Lhuillier as she presented a coveted Golden Globe next to Bridesmaids’ star Melissa McCarthy while rocking the latest COVERGIRL innovation,  the new LashBlast 24HR Mascara. 

Sofia Vergara por Kayleen McAdams

 

  • Inspiración para el look de la alfombra roja en los Golden Globe Awards: Este look es todo acerca de los labios. Escogimos un color de labios en un tono ciruela que resalta y manteniendo los ojos suaves con sombras bronce y muchas capas de mascara. El vestido es un hermoso tono azulado y el cabello es un look sedoso, lacio y juvenil para que el maquillaje sea lo que llame la atención.
  • Ojos: Usé COVERGIRL Eye Enhancers 3-kit Shadow in Golden Sunset <http://www.covergirl.com/eye-enhancers-3kitshadows> alrededor de todo el párpado y luego apliqué tres capas de la NUEVA COVERGIRL LashBlast 24HR Mascara en las pestañas superiores y una capa en las pestañas de abajo.
  • Tip: Cuando ya estaba lista para desfilar en la alfombra roja, mandé a Sofia con polvo, pintalabios y el delineador de labios para retocarse durante la noche.

 

Paula Patton por Fiona Stiles

  • Inspiración para el look de la alfombra roja en los Golden Globe Awards: Paula llevaba un vestido Monique Lhuillier en un hermoso color amarillo soleado.  Quise mantener el look delicado y bonito enfocado en las pestañas y mejillas jugando con elementos de colores alegres.
  • Rostro: Luego de preparar la piel, usé una broche plana sintética para aplicar COVERGIRL Queen Collection Natural Hue Liquid Makeup en Rich Sand <http://www.covergirl.com/queencollection-naturalhueliquidmakeup>, en el puente de la nariz, las mejillas, la frente y el mentón. Luego usé la brocha para asimilar el color hacia la mandíbula y los bordes de la cara asegurando que estuviera bien mezclada y sin líneas visibles.  Usé un poco de COVERGIRL Queen Collection Natural Hue Concealer en Light<http://www.covergirl.com/queencollection-naturalhueconcealer> para cubrir areas oscuras debajo de los ojos y a los lados de la nariz, mezclándolo perfectamente con la base.
  • Ojos: Aquí me enfoqué en las cejas dándole un look abundante y forma con el COVERGIRL Brow & Eyemakers Pencil en Midnight Brown <http://www.covergirl.com/brow&eyemakerspencil>.  La clave para evitar que se vean muy pesadas es pasar un cepillito por las cejas después de rellenarlas con el lápiz. Esto suaviza las líneas y asienta el color para que no sea detectable.  Fija las cejas con un gel “clear” y cepilllas en la forma deseada. Para los ojos comenzé con COVERGIRL Queen Collection Natural Hue Bronzer en Light Bronze <http://www.covergirl.com/queencollection-naturalhuebronzer> sobre el párpado, dándole al ojo un poco de profundidad pero asimilando aún el tono de su piel.  Luego tomé COVERGIRL Queen Collection Eyeliner en Black Onyx<http://www.covergirl.com/queencollection-eyeliner> y tracé una línea negra por encima de las pestañas superiores y con una pequeña brocha sintética ablandé la línea para suavizar los bordes y hacerla menos severa.Usé un poco de delineador de ojos negros en las pestañas de abajo también antes de aplicar la NUEVA COVERGIRL LashBlast 24HR Mascara, dando la ilusión de pestañas más gruesas y oscuras.
  • Enfoque: Los ojos delineados suavemente pero con pestañas llamativas eran el enfoque del look así que el propósito de los labios y las mejillas era complementar los ojos.
  • Tip: Le dí a Paula su brillo de labios, unos cuantos algodones y hojas absorbentes para que se las llevara a la alfombra roja. Ojalá pudiera estar con mis clientas mientras desfilan en la alfombra roja pero una vez las dejo tienen que arreglarselas por sí solas.  ¡El reto es acomodar todos los maquillajes para retocarse en sus diminutas carteras!

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Frédéric Fekkai CFDA/ Vogue Fashion Fund runway presentation – Sidelong glamour

4 Jan

It is always fun to get the inside scoop as I like to call it.  I was excited to this.  Here is a twist to our typical ponytail look from Frédéric Fekkai and celebrity stylist Renato Campora.  I love simplicity I feel like it brings out the best in us.  This look is simple yet elegant.

To recreate this look follow these steps…

Top tip: Apply Fekkai Full Blown Volume™ Styling Whip throughout the hair until the entire head is damp. 2 Blow dry the hair using a large round brush. 3 Once the hair is mostly dry, straighten hair with a flat iron, separating into sections, while applying Frédéric Fekkai Essential Shea Tame and Style Pot de Crème to add shine. 4 Create a deep, exaggerated part to the right side of the head.

 

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Book Ready! Repeat Worthy

3 Jan

I love, love makeup!  I love, love to feel amazing.  My team (http://www.pinkcouturelife.com) and I created this adorable look last year and I wanted to share it with you again.  It is repeat worthy.  I think that this is the year of “She’s got the Look” I want you to look and feel good!   Try these similar colors they look great on any complexion.

Book Ready!

 


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When Your Body Betrays You!

3 Jan

Me now beginning my weight loss  journey again!

Oxygen Magazine a Few Years Ago was 1/2 way to my goal.

 

 

Several years ago I was proud of my fitness journey.  See, among many things I am proud to also be a Fitness Expert.  But something happened about a year and a half ago that changed my entire perspective on the industry and what it really takes to keep your weight off.  I was featured in Oxygen Magazine a few years ago for the work I had done on my own body and the work I helped others achieve.  It was my proudest moment.  But as I mentioned above a year and a half ago my body began to betray me.  It was acting funny.  I wasn’t able to to get pregnant.  I was not losing weight.  I could not sleep.  It was disturbing, I was this expert.  I should know what was happening.  I later found out that through all my hard work I was also a leech for stress.  I sucked in every amount of it and it affected my body that I developed three abdominal hernias.

I share this with you because as a woman I made mistakes that affected my health.  As a mom, as a wife, as a business owner I betrayed my son, my husband and my clients.  How was this my fault?  Well I took care of every one else before I took care of myself.  I learned many lessons and they are to always take the time to take care of me first. How can I take care of everyone else if I can’t take care of myself?  I learned that a physical is a must!  Be proactive in your health and keep notes.  Doctors see many patients and it is their job but most importantly it is your job to keep up with your health and your body.  Make them stop, make them listen and answer your questions.  Also don’t be lazy!  We put things off.  I can honestly tell you I rescheduled my medical appointments so many times because I was busy taking care of my family that my Doctor’s office almost dropped me.

I am well on my journey.  This year I will be seeing an expert in a few months that understands my body and my health issues.  Surgery at this time was not an option that I wanted to foresee.  But through health changes, decreased stress levels, and working with a physician I am getting better and back to a fitter me.  The picture below was about half way to my goal.  I fell behind and I am starting from scratch but that’s okay.  It okay because I can’t live up to others expectations and definitely not my inflated ones either.  I must take the time to enjoy life and the journey I am on again.

See I decided that my goal is 120 by the end of the year.  One year to lose the weight.  I am also taking the time to love myself more now so that when I get to my final destination I ultimately find myself proud because I loved myself through the whole process.  My body betrayed me but I betrayed my body first.  Don’t do that to yourself.  I wish you nothing but success this year.  I wish you nothing but peace, love and light.

 

Oh and by the way because I am not afraid to share with you my real size because I am a real woman.

The first picture me in the blue shirt is me NOW I weight 214 lbs and I have 95lbs to lose by December 2012.  Yes, 120 is a good weight for a girl of my stature of 5’2.  I am beginning my journey again and I am wiser this time around.

The Oxygen Magazine picture was me when I was half way at my goal.  I was 167.  I hope you join me on my journey!

 

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Bring in the New Year Darling!

26 Dec

I feel so amazingly overwhelmed with joy.  The New Year is always a time of hope for everyone.  It makes you feel like all the bad stuff that you want to forget will be buried in 2011 and 2012 can only bring nothing but the best.  I always try to bring in the New Year in NYC.  I don’t know what it is about my hometown but it always feels like a place that is alive and electric and I want to have a little piece of that with me for the rest of the New Year.  I feel like it’s an amazing gift that I can’t find anywhere else.  I was prancing my way through cyber space and I put together a few of the things that I think are great for bringing in the New Year.  Yes, they are superficial, one not so much but in the end the only place I want to be is with my son, my husband and my family in NYC counting down another great year of my life and welcoming an even better one. Bring in the New Year Darling!  Make it count.

Visit my pinterest board to see what goodies I put together for bringing in 2012

Holiday Style with Talbots!

15 Dec

My favorite colors and textures for the holiday season is definitely found in Talbots holiday style collection.  Anything that shimmers, is silver and gold!  I love this skirt. This Lustrous Cap-Sleeve Sweater and Shimmer Pleat Skirt is holiday perfection.

I hate the idea of hiding my outfit behind an ugly coat.  But this is just perfect on it’s own.  To be honest with you I would walk around with nothing underneath and just this coat.  But then that would get me in a lot of trouble! LOL.  However, I love the cream colored pants.  Who says you can’t wear white after Labor Day.  This is a beautiful choice of layering.  This Chateau Plush Coat, Shimmer Sequin Top and Heritage Slim & Flare Pants from Talbots are another reason to celebrate the holidays with style!

 

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Tis the Season to be Fit! MissFit for Skorch Magazine

15 Dec

December 2011 brought me to realize that women have a great need when it comes to wellness.  We use tools that enhance our workouts.  The things that make us feel good.  Those little things that make it worth going that extra mile.  I shared my wishlist for my Missfit Skorch Magazine column for the December issue.  Check it out just click on the image! It’s a must read.

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