How I asked my Bridal Party - (DIY)

Hello friends!! I know it has been a hot minute since my last post but life is cray cray busy right now. I wanted to share with you my Maid of honer and Braidsmaids proposal. I have a total of 2 Braidsmaids and my Maid of honor... I know a super small Bridal party but they are all I need! Anyways onto the actually making of the proposal... I wanted to keep it simple, minimalistic, a little bit rustic, and a little bit industrial with a touch of green. But most importanly, budget friendly (I'm still not sure on the color theme thats why I went with neutral). Everything I purchased myself and handmade myself, (hint the DIY). I wanted a plain box, so I got mine from Michaels (most of everything is from there) it's a photo box thingy, super affordable, they have them in many colors. I also added a few goodies for my girls. Things I knew they will like and actually use on a daily basis. I added a mini Rose wine bottle, super cute! And I gotta say I am very proud of myself with the handmade personalized cards I made for each of my girls. My braidsmaids got the same things just different colors on a few items. My Maid of Honor got the same plus a couple more goodies. I'm super happy with how everything turned out... so cute and perfect just how I wanted it. Here are some pictures of everything from the boxes to the goodies, the cards, and everything else. I hope this helps to inspire you for your Bridal party proposal. I want to thank my girls for coming out that night and for a fun night!! I love you girls and I cannot wait to start planning the wedding!! You girls are the best!!<3

07/18/2017<3

I hope this post was helpful for all my beautiful Brides to be and thank you so much for the love. XOXO!

Let's Talk Skin: Detox

Oh acne, such a small word yet such a big problem for almost everyone. No matter your age, your gender, or your skin color we have all dealt with it at some point in our lives or still are (like me). There's so much information I have gained and so much I've learned and I would LOVE to share with you all since I have been dealing with acne since I was 17. I have put my skin through so much from every topical over the counter, expensive topicals, expensive skin care, expensive facials, even accutane (worst decision of my life may I add)... and I am still working with my dermatologist to try and find what the problem is so we can treat it from the root. But today I want to talk about letting your skin do it's thing, let it breath, let it detox. If out of nowhere you are having a breakout, or your skin is having a freak-out moment from a new product you are introducing into your skincare, or you just have acne, do not "add" another topical or product on top of what you're using. Instead cut off EVERYTHING you usually used and keep it to a minimum. All you need is a gentle face wash, a moisturizer, and sunscreen, that is it!. Acne is an inflammation or infected gland cause by excess oil production. The larger our pores are the more likely we will have acne and congestion in the skin. This could be whiteheads, blackheads, or those paintful cystic acne under the skin. The excess oil will clog the pores deep into the skin causing an infection which will come to show in the surface. So when you think about it, the problem comes from within, and adding topicals on the surface doesn't really do much more than just a temporary solution to a problem that is internal. I know you have heard this before but seriously DO NOT PICK AT IT!!  I should learn to not pick at it myself because I have a horrible habit of picking my face until it's bleeding!...awful, I know, and with picking comes scars, ugh even worse!!. Sometimes we don't even get it all out when we try popping them!! So here is what you should do, breathe.... it will get better, nothing happens over night. You have to be patient and trust in your skin's ability to heal on it's own. I have noticed that whenever I stick to just these 3 steps, my skin heals faster, the acne is gone, and little by little I can see my skin coming back to normal. 

Recently I had a horrible breakout at the worst time ever and decided to cut all the serums and extra layers of creams and toners and face masks and all that (if you know me you know I am obsessed with skin care and I have tons of it). I'm always buying and trying new things. The moisturizer I have been using for years and trust with my life is the Cerave moisturizer, it has ceramides and hylaronic acid which are great to help restore you skin's barrier. At the moment I'm using Neutrogena's pore refining daily cleanser with alpha and beta hydroxy formula which are great to help brighten and even your skin tone. For sunscreen I'm using Neutrogena's Ultra Sheer Liquid sunscreen with SPF 70, I can't emphasize enough how IMPORTANT it is to use sunscreen!!. If you think you shouldn't moisturize because you have oily skin you are WRONG! Make sure you ALWAYS moisturize. By not moisturizing, your skin actually produces more oil which makes the existing acne worse! Keep your skin hydrated all the time. Make sure you wash your face and do these easy steps twice a day, give it at least 4-5 weeks to see results, and remember that nothing happens overnight, everything takes time, so be PATIENT!!. Other little things you can do to help your acne and your skin heal faster are, drinking lots of water (I know you've hear this before but it is true) it flashes all the toxins out so drink your H2O!, cut coffee, I know this is probably a hard one but if you love your skin you will do it and you will see major improvement in your skin. Cut dairy out of your diet and see the benefits on your skin, cut sugars, eat more vegetables and berries, try not to stress out much...and I know you can't really control that but at least try, and also try to get a good 7-8 hours of sleep. Incorporate more teas into your lifestyle (there are bunch of great teas that benefit your skin like green tea, skin detox, detox teas) these teas cleanses you from the inside out. 

These 3 easy and simple steps will change your skin, so remeber to: 1 cleanse, 2 moisturized and 3 protect your skin from the sun! Acne is unfortunately part of life, some get it worst than others but it does get better! you are not alone. Please do remember that what might work for others might not work for you so, everyones skin is different and reacts different! it is really important to listen to your body and pay attention to it and learn about your body and skin as much as you can. I hope you give these 3 steps skin detox a try. XOXO

I'm Engaged!

Hi eveyone!! I know it has been a while since my last post, but life got in the way and then my now-fiance and I went on a much needed little vacation, or so I thought. Anthony is from Cayucos, a small town in the Central Coast of California, and like I have metioned many times before, I LOVE it up there! It is so beautiful! Just like every time we go up north, he is the one that plans everything we do. I love it when he takes me to his favorite places. We left on friday May 19th and made it to our first amazing stop which was Sycamore Mineral Springs, an AMAZING mineral spring resort in Avila Beach. We stayed in this beautiful and very private cottage for two nights. We got in late so we didn't do much but we did take advantage of the natural mineral spring tub we had in our patio before bed (so relaxing). The next morning Anthony had booked me a deep tissue massage (so amazing by the way, my muscles needed it). After that we got ready for our day and went to explore the amazing resort (seriously, this place is beautiful!) and then decided to head downtown to San Luis Obispo for lunch. We got back to the resort and after a much needed nap we started getting ready for dinner. As we both were leaving our cottage Anthony got quiet and said he wanted to go for a little "walk" before dinner. He took me back to this beautiful garden we were at early that morning. Little did I know I was about to say yes to the man of my dreams! He was red, nervous, I could barely understand what he was saying because he was mumbling, until he went down on one knee. My heart felt like it was about to jump out of my chest and I felt butterflies all over my body. I was overwhelmed with happiness and many emotions and feelings that can't be explained. I knodded yes because I couldn't speak, it was perfect! Michael, Anthony's brother was hiding behind a tree taking pictures and getting bit by mosquitos (not the best pictures as you will see but like Anthony says they make for a good story). After, we went to this cute little Italian Restaurant in downtown SLO to celebrate the two of us. As we were leaving the restaurant and decided to walk downtown. I heared music and as we got close we realized there was a live concert happening! An orchesta was playing salsa at the Historic Mission Plaza because SLO was having their annual Jazz Festival. It was the perfect ending to a perfect day.

5/20/17 

I hope you guys enjoyed my engagement story and my blury pictures! XOXO

Black Skinny Jeans

The posibilities are endless when it comes to owning a bad-ass pair of black skinny jeans. There's no wrong when pairing them with anything you want, according to the occasion. You can dress them up with your favorite heels for a night out, or pair them down for a more casual look or to a badass street chic look and I personally love them both. High waisted or low rise, it always depends on my mood or where I'm going. I just love the extra sparkles it puts in my outfit! Now, you go with what fits you the best, and rock it! And always remember that YOU are wearing the Jeans, not vice-verse. Let the powers of a good bad-ass pair of black Jeans make your night or day magical. 

Here is my casual look I wore the other day. I paired my black skinny jeans with my black Dr. Martens booties, a black and white crop top, a chocker, my Steve Madden backpack and my Daniel Wellington watch that I love so much!!

All photos taken by @champgneface

A little close up for details on my everyday jewelry, watch and make up<3

Healthy, Strong and Confident are the New Beautiful

Strong Human

Let's be honest, we all love food. It is normal to crave sweets and things that aren't the best for our bodies but good for the souls, right? We are only human, and it's okay as long as we keep it to a moderation. I love my carbs and my sweets and when my body craves it, man do I feed it! In moderation of course, because if I don't then my body will only crave it more and more and I won't have self control because I'm depriving my body of what I should actually be eating. Be strong to know when to stop, life is beautiful and we only have one so might as well enjoy it! We are humans, we are not perfect - no one is. 

Inside out Beautiful

We are all different and that is what makes us unique. We are all beautiful in ur own way and that is power, because think about it, there are no others like you out there, there is only one you and that is YOU! so take that power and let your inner beauty glow. Take care of your body because you only have one. Outside beauty is only the reflection of inside beauty. Always remember real beauty is more than a pretty face and a nice body, it's a beautiful mind heart and soul, and that shows.

Discipline and Consistent

We all have the power to achieve anything we want, it just takes discipline and consistent. For me, I workout because I honestly love it! I love the way I feel after a workout, I love the way i feel after a great meal and to be honest I love the way I look, it's like a bonus I'm happy to get. Don't compare yourself to others, that's a big mistake! everyone's bodies are different and responde different to different workouts. Nothing happens over night, everything takes time, discipline and in order to see results you have to be consistent. It isn't easy but it is possible!

Natural Make Up

I love make up! As a former Beauty Queen, as much as I love getting all glammed up and putting on my lashes, contouring, highlighting, putting on eye shadow, and all those fun things we love so much to do! I also love my natural make up for so many reasons. It is good for your skin to take a breather, it's easy and quick, and let's face it... there are days we're too lazy to beat our faces, right? My natural make up routine consists of a BB or CC cream. It's lightweight and evens out my skin tone, of course I gotta set everything with translucent powder because you always wanna set your liquids and creams! I always fill in my brows because they frame my face and remember your brows are sisters not twins! I never skip mascara, it opens up my eyes and makes me look awake. Some bronzer for that Jlo glow and of course a light eyeshadow around my tear duct to brighten my beautiful brown eyes, oh and some chap stick and TA DA!! I'm ready to take on the world!

Exploring Big Sur

Roadtrips up north are becoming my favorite. From the drive on highway 101 to all the amazing little towns on the way and the scenery is just breathtaking. My boyfriend is from Cayucos, so we get to visit his family and friends quiet often and I love it! Here are just a few amazing memories captured in pictures of my very first trip to Big Sur.<3

McWay Falls

First stop on the trip was this amazing place! Pictures don't do it justice! The bright crystal turquoise water, the white sand and the waterfall connected to the ocean... ah paradise! They say the only way to get to the actual beach is kayaking, I hope to find that out soon! McWay Falls is definitely a MUST for me every time I'm visiting.

Limekiln Trails

We felt like we were in a fairy tale! These trails were so beautiful and breathtaking! We had to stop and take in all the beauty God created, and of course get this amazing shot! There are amazing spots to camp by the river and the beach, I mean just imagine waking up to this. Who wouldn't want to, right?... Not to mention you get your cardio in for sure.

Limekiln Waterfall

The 30 minute hike was totally worth it the moment we saw this 100 feet waterfall beauty, and when the crisp refreshing water touched our skin, it was increidble! My sister and I climbed to that big rock in the middle, we got soaked but we loved it. The weather was perfect, it was a great day! Limekiln State Park you are so beautiful and so much fun! Can't wait to be back.