Where Is It?

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Temperatures are getting warmer and I am so not ready for that. I need at least two more months! We were basically robbed of winter this year. I want my winter, damn it! We had no snow and the temperatures have been ridiculously warm. Mother nature hates me, it seems.

I hope these warm temperatures mean is not going to be hot this summer. This is when I miss not having the weather channel the most. They talk about all that stuff. What to expect for the next three months, during the year and up the year 2015. Joking! Well, sort of. At least we will save money if this summer turns out to be a cool one. Lets hope so!

I'm catching up with the February Photo Challenge. Both photos were taken in the city a few years back. First one was taken from Central Park and the second one was at the City Hall Park.

Happy Thursday, mi gente!


Day 21 - Architecture

Day 22 - Motion

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Winter Makeup.

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Las Fabulosas: Beauty & Style

By Valeria Guston for Las Fabulosas


As the temperature drops, don’t waste time mourning the passing of your sun-kissed summer glow. Instead, take the opportunity to give yourself a winter makeover! These beauty trends will have you looking radiant for all the upcoming holiday festivities.

Go Nude
The no-makeup look never really goes out of style with its fresh, modern and totally pulled-together vibe. A perfectly even skin tone is the key to pulling this off. If, like most of us, you don’t wake up with a naturally flawless complexion, there are lots of great products to enhance your glow. Look for foundations that smoothen and hydrate your skin and contain at least SPF 15, like Prescriptives Flawless Skin Total Protection Makeup SPF 15. Whether you go for concealer, mineral powder or liquid foundation, choose one that’s a shade or two lighter than your summer hue. To ensure a perfect match, test a strip on your cheek in daylight; it should virtually disappear against your skin.

Bold Brows and Ruby Lips
Latinas everywhere, rejoice: Bold brows are back! Emphasize your beautiful features with a well-defined arch and crimson lips for a strong, sexy and ultra-polished look. The Nuance Salma Hayek Shape & Define Brow Kit makes it a snap. For lips, as long as you choose a shade that complements and enhances your skin tone, rich red lips can brighten your whole face. If you have golden/yellow undertones, go for warm orange or brownish lip colors. If you have pink undertones, go for cool pink or bluish hues. A moisturizing formula like COVERGIRL LipPerfection Lipcolor wards off the elements and keeps your lips silky smooth.

Navy Liner and Lashes for Days
Set aside your summer pastels, laid-back neutrals and beachy corals. Go for smoldering winter drama with smoky navy eye shadow and liner. Navy adds gorgeous depth to brown eyes and makes blue eyes pop, plus it’s a lovely alternative to basic black. Create long, luxurious lashes with lengthening mascara -- like Maybelline’s The Falsies Volum’ Express -- to really amp up the intensity.

Photo Credit: @iStockphoto.com/JohnnyH5


Valeria Guston  Valeria Guston has ghostwritten style and beauty books for Hyperion and HarperCollins Publishers. She is also a regular contributor to Mamiverse.com. This is her first article for Las Fabulosas.








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Last Night's Mess.

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I went out late last night to the bodega because my daughter needed more medicine, she has a cold. Although I wasn't too pleased to have to go out again I did go and managed to take a picture and a video to share. My son went with me, had to force him to go but I am glad he did if not I wouldn't have been able to take these. It was cold as hell (well not like hell because hell some say is really hot!) and very slippery! You can hear the wind, my fingers were frozen by the time I got home. My apartment is very hot so I don't realize how cold it is outside until I go out or I check the temperature which I didn't do before going out last night.

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And We Got Snow Ladies & Gentlemen!

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We got the first snow ladies and gentlemen! Although I shouldn't be happy because I have to go out in that mess a little bit later to do grocery shopping. Was supposed to go yesterday but my daughter was sick and I wasn't feeling too good myself. I read a Tweet this morning about snow but for some reason it didn't register. To me it was going to rain all day. Then my son looked out of the window and that's when I found out it was snowing! 

The flakes are really big although it is not sticking to the ground it is sticking to the cars a little bit. I can hear some people cleaning up the front of their building. I'm sorry for those who hate it but I love it! I am happy we got our first snow! Did you get any?  

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Fall Fashions: How to Wear Them.

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Las Fabulosas: Beauty & Style

By Julie D. Andrews for Las Fabulosas



This fall is all about the bold look -- from eye-catching geometric patterns to day-glow neons.

Celebrity stylist Anita Patrickson has helped celebs such as Jennifer Lopez, Katherine Heigl and Britney Spears sport the latest looks everywhere -- from glossy magazine covers to the red carpet. “My biggest tip is to own it,” says Patrickson. “Wear your fabulous new looks with confidence!” Here are her rules for rocking this season’s wildest trends:



Study your keywords. When you’re updating your personal style with the season’s trends, keep in mind Patrickson’s red-hot vocabulary: bright, colorful, vintage and ethereal.

Pair accordingly. Patrickson tells us this fall is all about pieces in Bordeaux-inspired shades, black lace, fur accents, gauzy fabrics and neon. But it’s a tad tricky throwing ensembles together. Match an over-the-top piece with something understated that’s simple and has clean lines, says Patrickson. Are you dying to don some bright Victorian ruffles at your next office meeting? Couple them with a structured blazer or a sleek pair of pants.

Focus the look. Bold geometric patterns are trending this fall, especially Native American styles. Select one item, such as a scarf, to be the focus of your look when you go for this. Pair a bold dress with one-tone tights and shearling booties, advises Patrickson, or dress up a basic crewneck sweater and pants with an attractive “glamazon” geometric necklace or earrings.

Fashion for weekends. “Weekend casual for me is all about great knits,” says Patrickson. “Graphic color-blocked retro prints will keep you on trend, even on your days away from the office.”

Style on a shoestring. If your wardrobe funds have shriveled up this season, don’t fret. “Accessorize,” says Patrickson. “Find a fabulously bold cocktail ring or a striking, colorful clutch to shake up your look.” Or spice up your wardrobe with fiery red: Try red jeans (yes, we’re full-on loving them too!) or a red mod coat that you’ll get to throw on nearly every day of the fall season. And don’t forget the new Missoni line for Target. If you’ve never before been able to afford that enviable zigzag print, now is your chance.”
Photo: Getty Images


Julie D. Andrews  is a writer based in New York City.
Her articles have appeared in print and on the websites of Prevention, SHAPE and Glamour, as well as on Yahoo.com, YourTango.com and MSN.com.






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Yes, Fall is Finally Here!

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Beautiful day in New York! The sun is blinding right now. Oh, Fall how I love thee. I have my window and the curtains open for some cool clean air to come in. Our cat is laying down on the window sill taking it all in. He has been there for hours sleeping or looking at everything that is going on outside. Me, I'm relaxing enjoying the cool air. Reading some blogs, checking emails and writing some posts. Later I'm cooking dinner, do some laundry while we watch a movie.

Went to the supermarket yesterday to do the grocery shopping for the week. I looked at the temperature but it didn't seem like it was going to be cold. It was cold! My son kept asking me to hurry up because he wanted to come home. He was cranky as hell and getting on my nerves. Something that made us smile though, was the Coca Cola stand that you see in the pictures below. We thought (we are nerdy, lol) they look so cool. It brings back memories of when I was young. The kids in the neighborhood, each would buy one with a bag of chips then we would go sit in front of one of our houses or on the balcony. Although we didn't pay $1.19 + tax for one freaking soda! They were 25¢ and the chips were 10¢ a bag! I don't know if Coca Cola set the price or the owners of the supermarket did. Either way is a rip off. A bottle of Arizona ice tea that brings twice more content is only a $1. Coca Cola taste so good though. I don't buy it often because they don't sell the 3 litter soda bottle. I buy Pepsi. So you hear that Coca Cola, if you want another consumer start selling 3 litter soda bottles!

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