Mary Kay NouriShine Plus Lip Gloss Giveaway Winner!

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So sorry! I meant to post this over the weekend, but kept forgetting. The winner was contacted already. Your information was sent to Mary Kay. I will let you know when the package has been sent. Congrats and thanks to all the participants!

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Mary Kay NouriShine Plus Lip Gloss Review & Giveaway!

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A few weeks ago I received a fabulous gift pack from Mary Kay with five colorful Mary Kay® NouriShine Plus Lip Glosses to review. The pack included the shades Mango Tango, Rock 'n' Red, Cafe Au Lait, Cream & Sugar and Pink Parfait. All beautiful shades, but my favorites are Rock 'n' Red and Cafe Au Lait. I have to say that due to my oily skin I tend not to use lip glosses a lot. They tend to be too sheer and they don't seem to last long on my lips. However, I was pleasantly surprised with these lip glosses. They have the right amount of color and they lasted more than a few hours on me. They didn't feel sticky on my lips and have a hint of vanilla that gives it a great smell.

You can either apply it once for a hint of color or twice for a more vibrant color that will make your lips pop. You can also use them with the Mary Kay's lip liners if you like your lips to look more defined. These lip glosses come in 14 shades that are great for any skin type/tones. Some colors have some shimmer. Of the five I received, Mango Tango and Cream & Sugar have shimmer. The retail price is $14. These lip glosses key ingredients are Vitamin E, Vitamin C, Aloe Leaf Extract and a Pomegranate Sterol to help strengthen skin, reduce appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, smooth lips and help soften and calm the skin. Not only will you have fabulous looking lips, but they will feel soft and smell delicious.

They are a good size, not too big or too small. They will fit in the smallest of purses or your jean pocket for when you don't want to fuss around with a purse, but still want to be able to touch up your lips!

One lucky reader will win a gift pack of five Mary Kay NouriShine Plus Lip Glosses with the shades you see here! Buena Suerte!


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Essie's Fall Collection Skirting The Issue!

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Yay! I received another nail polish from Essie through Klout. I received Skirting The Issue Color from their Fall Collection. I love love the color! This is one of my favorite colors, so I was extremely happy when I opened the box. The color is a burgundy wine. Very Fall/Fierce/Halloweeny, just how I like it!

I took these pictures in front of my window because I wanted to use the outside light. The color looks more reddish as you can see, but if you look at my pinky finger on the left picture, you can see it looks a lot darker. I have three coats on, plus a top coat of Seche Vite. You can use two coats if you like because it has good pigmentation. I had to wash my hair the next day, so both of my index fingernails were chipped on the corners right after. I was not happy about that.

Maybe three coats were too much, plus the Seche Vite is a bit thick. That might have been one of the reason that it chipped. I'm going to try another top coat soon to see if that makes a difference. I have been looking at reviews on YouTube, but I haven't decided yet. I'll post about it when I do.

Anyway, I'm in love with this color. I'm going to do my nails again and this time I'm doing my toe nails as well!

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Note: I received this product through Klout as part of being an influential member with the score of 43 with beauty as one of my topics.

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Get The Same Look For Less!

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Most women these days want to look like a celebrity. I mean, let's face it, celebrities are everywhere, pushing products and clothing everyday. Whatever they wear most of us want to wear it. However, not everyone can spend thousands of dollars to look like a celebrity. Some of us have to make do with what we can afford, right? Just because something costs more it doesn't mean that it's a better product. That's not always the case.

I can't afford to buy high end cosmetics or clothes, so I choose a few things that I think should be of higher quality. I have oily skin, so I feel I should spend a bit more on my foundation, blush and one or two good makeup brushes like the ones from Bh Cosmetics. The rest I purchase at the drugstore, at least for now. I read and watch video reviews on products I plan to buy ahead of time to make sure that it's worth the money. Although some stores let you exchange/return products.

If you take a look at this infographic below, you can see how much celebrities spend to look the way they look. Wow! Although for some, no matter how much they spend, it really doesn't make a difference because of their lifestyles, if you know what I mean. I read about the makeup styles. I think I'm either type 4 or 5, which is either Selena Gomez or Beyonce's look. I tend to do the type 5 look without eyeliner during warm to hot weather, or if I'm in a rush. During colder weather, I wear a bit of more makeup because it doesn't melt off my face in an hour. Check out the rest below, there are 6 in total. You will also find beauty tips from two former supermodels. What fruits and veggies would make your skin look better and more. Great tips if you ask me! 

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Embrace Latin Color!

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Las Fabulosas: Beauty & Style

By Belén Aranda-Alvarado for Las Fabulosas

Spring is bursting on the scene in styles that look like they were taken from the most fashionable Latina’s closet. We spoke to Davis Carrasquillo, the New York City-based creative director and fashion editor of 1fashionproductions  to get our top picks of the bold, the ultra-feminine and the sexy staples that came from the runway.

Citrus
Citrus colors are the powerhouse trend, a favorite of ours because it makes bronzed skin look even more beautiful. The purest way to wear this trend is with a dress, like Selena Gomez does. For a budget-conscious option, try a blouse or simple tank in a saturated hue to put a pop of color in your look.

Bangles
Bracelets are accessory must-haves for lots of Latinas, and as Eva Longoria shows, bangles are back in a big way. “Use lots of different tones and textures -- they don’t have to match,” advises Carrasquillo.

’70s-inspired
No need to go over-the-top with frosty eyeshadow and frizzy hair. But if you are in the mood to really embrace a spring trend, then get yourself into some ’70s-inspired clothes, like one-sleeved tops and dresses. Jennifer Lopez gives us a great update with this beautiful dress that also brings in an additional seasonal trend: animal prints.

Ruffles
Ruffles are back on the scene, not just because of the flirty, youthful flare, but because now they are being styled in a grown, sexy way. You can go all-out like America Ferrara with her cape sleeves, or select a key piece, such as a skirt, to experiment with this look. Soft ruffles are more forgiving and flattering.

Shorts
Break out the heels and platform sandals if you are brave enough to try the shorts trend. The styles can range from super-short and casual, a lá Cameron Diaz, or longer and tailored for a work-appropriate look.

Patterns
These were also reigning the runway, but in softer chiffon fabrics that are easier to wear. Chiffon dresses are one option, says Carrasquillo, but even using a scarf can update your look.


Belén Aranda-Alvarado  lives in New York City with her husband and 9-year-old daughter. Her work has appeared in The Washington Post, The Washington Post Magazine and Latina magazine. Belen's articles have previously appeared in Las Fabulosas.



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Klout Perks: Essie Mirror Metallics - Good As Gold!

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I received another Essie nail polish Perk through Klout! I was sent the Good as Gold color from their Mirror Metallics collection. I love the color, but to be honest I was really hoping I would get Penny Talk. But hey, you can't complain when it is free, right?

I couldn't wait, so I did my nails that same night to test it. Well, you know how with some nail polishes you need at least three coats to have a good color? With this one, you only need two because of its high pigmentation. Actually, you can even get away with one coat, and it will still give you a good color. As for drying, it dried up fast. A plus for me, I hate having to wait more than two minutes before I do another coat.

I took the photo below five days after I did my nails. They still looked good with no major chipping. However, keep in mind that using glitter nail polish helps with the chipping. I did two coats of Essie's Good As Gold, followed by Wet n Wild glitter nail polish. The same nail polish I used here. I also added a design from the stamping Konad plate #M31. For the top coat, I did one coat of Seche Vite. I am very happy with the results...

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Note: I received this product through Klout as part of being an influential member with the score of 45 with beauty as one of my topics.

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Glittery Nails!

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Sharing some pictures of my glittery nails. To me glitter makes almost anything look festive/cute, I love it on my nails. I was bored over the weekend, so I decided it was time to beautify my nails. I made a deal with my daughter so she would do my toes. I dyed her hair, lol. My toe nails turned out so cute I even dust off my toe ring and put it on. The glitter nail polish is from Wet n Wild, it is called Kaleidoscope. As you can see I use it a lot! The other two are from Sally Hansen. The dark one is called Gunmetal and the other one is Celeb City. Hopefully they will last a week without chipping...

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Dress for Your Body Type.

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Las Fabulosas: Beauty & Style

By Jennifer Parris for Las Fabulosas

Your co-worker always looks fabulosa in her cocktail dress, no matter what she weighs. It’s not that she has a perfect shape; she simply knows how to dress for her body type. Figure out your type here, and find a dress style that will make you feel glamorous and beautiful on your big night out.

Hourglass Shape: Considered to be the most ideal body type, the hourglass shape boasts breast and hip measurements that are almost identical.

Dress: Although the hourglass’ best feature is her waist, don’t overemphasize it with a skin-tight slinky number, advises Barbosa. Instead, choose a flowy look and complete it with a belt to show off your small waist.

Pear or Spoon Shape: The pear shape is one of the most common body types -- especially for Latinas -- and features a more bountiful booty.

Dress: Choose a flattering empire cut that balances your bounty by featuring your upper half.

Apple Shape: Slightly bigger around the tummy, you’re lucky because you have skinny arms and legs, making it easy to camouflage your trouble spots.

Dress: It’s all about the structured look for you. A shift’s vertical lines will create a longer, leaner look.

Tube (Ruler) Shape: Often called “the boy shape,” the tube has minimal curves and is straight up and down.

Dress: Try a wrap or another style that is cinched or gathered at the waist to help create an hourglass figure.

Regardless of body type, you should ultimately shop for clothing that makes you feel beautiful. And remember to embrace your curves. After all, accepting (and loving!) your body is the first step in selecting clothes that will consistently fit and flatter.


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Jennifer Parris  is an award-winning writer and editor, whose articles have previously appeared in Las Fabulosas. She is the founder of Celebrity Parents Magazine and has written for publications such as Seventeen, Latina and Parenting.


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Klout Perks - Essie's Luxeffects Stroke Of Brilliance!

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I am a proud owner of my first Essie's nail polish thanks to Klout! Yesterday I received the Essie's Luxeffects Stroke of Brilliance nail polish in the mail. I was so excited I had to do my nails to see how it looked. Even though I had done my nails two days before, lol. I love it! I love the color, the size of the glitter and it dries really fast with a good shine. Which is always good in case you don't have a top coat available or you are in a hurry. I took these pictures with my cell phone so they might not be the best.

I tested it with three different colors (should have taken pictures) to see how it looked but I wanted the glitter to show well so I chose a light color. The color is Easy Going from Sinful Colors (don't pay attention to the polish around the cuticle!) followed by a coat of Seche Vite. It's a very light pink. I was never one to wear light colors on my nails because I'm trigueña, but decided to give it a try. Now I like them!

I am definitely a FAN of Essie's Luxeffects nail polishes. I'm still a glitter girl/woman even though I'm no longer in my 20's, lol.

If you are not a member of Klout yet, you can sign up here. It's free and you get to try goodies!♥

Although it looks silver a bit, the color is light blue

  

Note: I received this product through Klout as part of being an influential member with the score of 45 with beauty as one of my topics.

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Belleza From Day to Night.

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Las Fabulosas: Beauty & Style

By Ivette Manners for Las Fabulosas

Summer is finally here. And with the warm weather and longer daylight hours, you’ll undoubtedly be scheduling lots of after-work dinners and cocktails. Here, experts offer quick and easy tips to transform your office getup into a fiesta look.

Your Hair
“A high twisted bun gives you a professional yet modern look during the day, while creating instant waves for night,” says celebrity hairstylist Eric R. Williams. After hours, loosen the bun, shake out your cabello and add a little hair spray for texture and hold. Transform a side braid into an evening style by making it a little undone, adding a headband or turning it into a wavy side-ponytail. Barrettes, hair elastics and bobby pins are must-haves to keep in your desk or bag for a hairstyle change-up.

Your Makeup
A fresh, flawless face is a clean canvas to be made up later in the day. “In the morning, apply your basic foundation and mascara, plus a bold lip color in a sheer finish to make your look modern but office-appropriate,” says celebrity makeup artist Victor Henao. After work, freshen up your foundation and mascara. Then add a little drama to your maquillaje with black eyeliner. “Smudge the eyeliner with your fingertips for an easy smoky eye,” says Henao. Highlight your cheeks with a little bronzing powder and amp up your lip color with an opaque lipstick.

Your Outfit
Invest in pieces that take you from the office to a cocktail party. Remember that accessories are key. A simple strapless dress becomes office-appropriate with a fitted blazer and pumps. For a quick style change after work, shed the blazer and add a chunky necklace or a sheer scarf, which can also be worn with the blazer and strappy heels during the day. Or pair a dress in a fun print with a solid-color cardigan and a belt for a more conservative look. For evening, ditch the cardigan but keep the belt to accessorize. Add a pair of heels and statement earrings or bracelets. Carry a simple tote bag to work to hold your extra shoes, a makeup bag, accessories and a clutch for the evening.


Ivette Manners is a beauty writer and contributor to Las Fabulosas.

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Been Busy With Life.

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Sorry, I haven't been blogging that much lately. I have been busy with life. By the time I get home, all I want to do is sit down for the rest of the day but I can't because I have to get in the kitchen to cook dinner. Thank God mis hijos/my kids are not too picky when it comes to dinner!

I'm still in search of the fan that will satisfy my needs, lol. I'm laughing but I'm frustrated at this point. I purchased three and had to return them all! First I bought the Holmes Stand Fan (18 inches) for $39.99 + $17 for the protection plan. I returned it because even though it was big it didn't blow enough air and it was too quiet. Ok, I just realized this sounds a bit dirty!

Anyway, then I bought the Honeywell Quiet Stand Fan (16 inches), it was on sale for $45 + $17 for the protection plan. I read the reviews, people said it was good but noisy. It was neither! Didn't blow enough air and it was quiet. At least too quiet for me. The first two I got them at Target. The third one I bought it at Best Buy. At this point I was willing to pay a little bit more. I bought the Honeywell Whole Room Air Circulator fan, I paid $39.99 but didn't get the protection plan. I overpaid for this one because they have it at Target for less. Problem is, they only sell it online. I had this fan (or so I thought) years back and it lasted for about two to three years. I get to Best Buy, I'm almost running because they had only two left. I was even thinking of buying two of them! The problem, it was the same fan but in a smaller size! I was so fucking pissed, lol. It blows good air but not enough for the price I paid and again it was too quiet. 

So I still have no fan. Searched online at Sears, Kmart and Walmart. Found one at Sears, OceanAire High Velocity Floor Fan (20 inches) for $49.99. Have to pick it up all the way down in Queens but I don't care, I need a good noisy fan, coño. Hopefully this one will be IT! My daughter told me when I bought the last one, you better like this one because we are not going to exchange another fan! LOL I said ok, I went to return it with my son.

Other than returning fans, I have been going to appointments and running errands. Had blood work done because I haven't done that since last year, actually I think it has been longer than that. My thyroid is probably out of balance. I get the results next week, wish I didn't have to wait that long. It's a bit nerve wrecking! Now to make a visit to the dentist (how I dread this visit!) and the ophthalmologist. My vision has gotten bad, can't barely read anything without my glasses anymore. La vejez/Old age!

Talking about old age, recently I noticed I have lots of gray hairs around my hairline, mainly on the sides! I'm feeling like Samantha from Sex in the City, when she found a gray hair on her crotch, lol! She bought hair dye to dye her pubic hairs, lol. I did the same thing! No, not for my crotch. LOL I bought two boxes of Lorea'l Feria Power Reds #R68. It is super red, but because my hair dark brown is going to look darker. I love that color, makes me feel sexy! Hopefully it will cover all my canas/gray hairs. I'll post a picture..

Bueno, there you have it. That's some of what I have been doing lately. Hope everyone is enjoying their night, evening, afternoon or morning!

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Spanish Friday - Diseño Gradiente Para Uñas

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This post is written in Spanish for Spanish Friday at Latinaish. The English version is below. You can also use the Google translator on the sidebar to translate the entire page in Spanish. If you would like to participate follow the Spanish Friday link!


Yo dije en este post que había encontrado tutoriales de como hacer diseños para mis uñas en YouTube. Que tenía que ordernar unas cosas. Finalmente ordene dos placas de Konad para estampar mis uñas, pero no las recibo hasta la semana que viene. Odio tener que esperar pero no tengo otra opción! Mientras tanto, decidí tratar un tutorial de como hacer un diseño de gradiente. Yo creo que me quedaron bastante bien para ser la primera vez, ha, ha. Hay muchos tutoriales, chequea cual es el más fácil para ti. No puedo darme el lujo de hacerme las uñas en un salón de belleza, de esta manera mis uñas se ven bonitas sin gastar un montón de dinero! Mi nueva obseción...


I said on this post that I had found tutorials on YouTube on how to do designs for my nails. That I had to order a few things. I finally ordered two plates from Konad to stamp my nails, but I won't get them until next week. I hate waiting, but I have no other option! Meanwhile, I decided to try a tutorial on how to do a gradient design. I think they came out pretty good for the first time, lol. There are many tutorials, check which one is easiest for you. I can't afford to do my nail at a beauty salon, so this way my nails look pretty without spending tons of money! My new obsession...

Diseño de gradiente - Gradient design

 Esmaltes de uñas que usé. El esmalte rojo lo he usado bastante como pueden ver! - Nail polishes I used. As you can see I have used the red nail polish a lot! 

Capa final, me encanta! - Top coat, love this!

Tutorial de como hacer gradiente - Tutorial on how to do gradient.

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Thank You, Diosito!

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I have been stressed for about a month now, dealing with some personal things. Been putting it off because I didn't wanted to deal with it, but yesterday decided to finally take care of it. I thought I would be feeling better after but no, I was still stressed. Got home with a huge headache that would not go away. Completely feeling shitty.

Then, a ray of light! Needless to say there have been a lot of thank you God, thank you God. So I'm going to shut up and smile for today. Enjoy some stress free time, maybe for a day or two or even a week! I deserve it, coño. 

When I'm stressed I breakout a lot, so my chin is not looking pretty these days. I went on youtube to see if I could find something to help me with my dilemma. I have been on a beauty overload ever since, watching videos about make up, skin care and nails! I forgot how much good information you can find on youtube. I subscribed to a bunch of channels. The first two videos below are from a makeup artist. He gives such great tips! I mean, I can sit for hours watching his videos. He's that good and I love his accent! If you have a problem skin like me, be sure to check out his videos.

The last two are about nails as you can see. OMG, I'm obsessed with all the tutorials available on youtube. As soon as I can buy a few of the things needed for some of the tutorials I'm going to try a few of them. The easy ones of course, because I'm not too crafty, lol. Take a look, don't they look beautiful?

Happy Hump Day, mi gente!

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Wet & Wild Fast Dry Nail Polish Review.

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I asked my daughter to buy a new nail polish the other day. I was tired of the colors we have. I asked her to get a dark red, she came back with the color you see on the picture. Yep, not red. The color is Teal of Fortune from Wet & Wild. I was a bit upset but what the hell. I'm not a fan of green but since I have it might as well use it. This is my second time using it. I took the picture below after I did the second coat, ignore the messy edges, lol. I don't bother to clean up the edges, it comes off after you take a shower or wash your hands, but if I'm going out right after then I clean it off or I "try" not to paint the edges. I did three coats plus a top coat of Sally Hansen's Nail Growth Miracle nail polish. It didn't take a long time to dry.

I do a lot dishes so I thought it wasn't going to be long before it would start chipping. Not the case! I think it has to do with the glitter. I have noticed that nail polishes with glitter tend to last longer although they are a hassle to remove, but I rather struggle a little bit with removal than having the nail polish chip off the next day! I definitely recommend this nail polish. What's best, if you are on a budget like me, this won't cost you a lot. I have a hard time spending almost $10 on a nail polish, at least for now.

Note: I was not compensated for the review of this product.

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Pretty For Primavera.

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Las Fabulosas: Beauty & Style

By Belén Aranda-Alvarado for Las Fabulosas


“Pastels are really in this spring season,” says Ermahn Ospina, a Los Angeles–based makeup artist who has worked with celebrities like Rosario Dawson, Carla Gugino and Emmanuelle Chriqui. If you hear the word “pastels” and are thinking about Easter-egg shades of safe neutrals, think again. Pastels are packing a serious punch this spring, and the color range is broad enough that every woman can find a new tone to experiment with.




The top five shades to try if you want to update and warm up your color palette are:

1. Shimmery pale blue: Great for eyes. Stick to formulas that have subtle shimmer instead of heavy frost in the formula.

2. Golden-toned green: Think iridescent and bright, like vibrant lime instead of staid forest-green.

3. Medium-pigmented pinks: “Medium” being the key word: Try pops of vivid bubble-gum pink on the eyes, cheeks and lips.

4. Very soft violet: Apply a wash of light opalescent purple on the eyes or lips.

5. Natural nudes: This spring season, nude does not equal boring. Look for velvety peaches, shimmery taupes and glowing bronzes.

Feeling color-shy? Ospina urges those of you who can’t bear to part with your year-round makeup shades to get over your can’t-fail staples by focusing instead on one feature and experimenting with that. “The easiest way for a woman to update her spring makeup look would be to play with lip colors,” advises Ospina. Just changing up your lip gloss will show you the light that color brings to the whole face. Be bold and playful, urges Ospina. It is spring, after all.


Belén Aranda-Alvarado  
lives in New York City with her husband and 9-year-old daughter. Her work has appeared in The Washington Post, The Washington Post Magazine and Latina magazine. Belen's articles have previously appeared in Las Fabulosas.


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Get It: El Look de Las Celebridades

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Las Fabulosas: Beauty & Style

By Valeria Guston for Las Fabulosas


You don’t need to spend a fortune or hire a team of professionals to get your favorite celeb’s signature style. Looking like a star is all about confidence and attitude ... and of course, great hair and makeup. Here are some tips to make your skin glow like JLo’s as you arch a perfectly sculpted brow à la Camilla Belle.

JLo’s Glow
No matter what’s going on in her personal life, Jennifer Lopez always looks effortlessly radiant. The key to achieving her fabulous glow is a pared-down makeup palette and lots of shimmery highlights. Think luminous drama and lots of metallics. Go for gold, silver or neutral eye shadows and a soft nude lip color. Complete your look with an all-over luminizer to infuse your skin with a golden sheen.

Nicole’s Boho Glam
With her House of Harlow 1960 and Winter Kate fashion and accessory lines, we all have a backstage pass to Nicole Richie’s luxurious -- but easygoing and incredibly wearable -- style. Her cool boho look is all about mastering the art of done/undone. Start with a romantic ’do with face-framing tendrils and create foolproof smoldering eyes. Look for a 2-in-1 smoky eye stick that can shade and line, and is smudge proof.

Sofia’s Sexy Cat Eye
Sofia Vergara oozes flirty sex-kitten appeal. You can bring out your inner vixen by using a liquid liner to create a subtle cat-eye. Add a few extra coats of volumizing mascara so everyone takes note when you bat your lashes. Choose a soft pink, glossy lip color if you’re feeling coquettish, or vamp it up with a rich crimson.

Eva’s Ladylike Sophistication
With strong features, a put-together ladylike style and sleek retro waves, Eva Mendes always exudes old-school Hollywood glamour with a thoroughly modern edge. To achieve Eva’s polished perfection, keep your hair in top condition with a deep-moisturizing treatment. Tame the flyaways and get great shine with a smoothing cream.

Camilla’s Killer Brows
Camilla Belle’s fresh, modern style -- bold, perfectly sculpted brows and red lips -- makes her a standout on any red carpet. With careful tweezing and a little strategic eyebrow pencil, you’ll be a standout too. Look for a brow-shaping kit that makes this a snap, even for the tweezing-challenged.


Photo: Getty Images


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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Winter Makeup.

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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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Essential Winter Beauty Tips.

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Las Fabulosas: Beauty & Style

By Belén Aranda-Alvarado for Las Fabulosas


Longing for the days when the sun lingers on your naturally glowing skin? We are too. Here’s how to keep looking fresh throughout the season.

Don’t Wash Your Face
Skip the water and try a cleansing towelette or a cream cleanser that you remove with a tissue. Follow up with a gentle toner. Note how your skin still feels clean but not tight and parched.

Upgrade Your Moisturizer
Use a winter-ready face cream (don’t forget the SPF). Creams are slightly heavier and create more of a protective barrier against the dry air of winter.

Have a Bedtime Beauty Ritual
If you have oily skin or are prone to breakouts, stick to your regular lotion for daytime and apply creams only at night. This gives your skin the extra soothing it needs -- without the risk of a too-shiny, oil-slicked face at work.

Exfoliate, Still
Dry winter air leaves a layer of ash. Add a gentle exfoliating step to your skin-care routine to slough off the dead cells and keep your skin radiant. Select a creamy, rich exfoliant with fine grains that won’t irritate.

Grab a Body Balm
Not just for lips anymore, balms can be generously applied to your hands, feet, cuticles, elbows and even the ends of your hair -- anywhere you need extra softness. Body balms also come in yummy scents -- like coconut and vanilla -- that bring warmer climes to mind.

Behold the Power of Bronzer
No woman should deny herself this magic wand of the beauty world. If you are a newbie, stick to a matte powder and apply the bronzer in a “3” formation on each side of your face. The top of the “3” shape starts at the side of your forehead, the middle of the “3” comes in under the cheekbone and the bottom curve of the “3” hugs your jawline. Blend well with an angled applicator brush and note the suddenly sunny, slimmed-down you. If you’re more of an expert and want to pump up the effect, try a liquid or cream bronzer with a slight sheen in the formula. Apply after blush to the apples of your cheeks and on your brow bone.


Photo: @iStockphoto.com/gilaxia


Belén Aranda-Alvarado lives in New York City with her husband and 9-year-old daughter. Her work has appeared in The Washington Post, The Washington Post Magazine and Latina magazine. Belen's articles have previously appeared in Las Fabulosas.











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Spanish Friday - Revisión De Kat Von D's Lápiz De Labios Set.

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Hacen dos semanas que no he participado en Spanish Friday porque he estado ocupada con la vida, pero aquí estoy otra vez! No hace mucho mi hija compró un set de lápiz de labios de Kat Von D llamado Painted Love y Foiled lipstick set en Sephora. Lo cual me encantó porque hace mucho tiempo que he querido tratar sus cosméticos. Lo bueno es que mi hija y yo tenemos los mismos gustos en muchas cosas incluyendo maquillaje. Aunque tengo cuarenta y pico de años mentalmente me siento en mis treintas, lol.

El set trae seis mini lápiz de labios en mate y metálicos con colores como Hellbent y Whiskey Woman. Me encantan los nombres, lol. Los colores son bellos aunque se ven más oscuros de lo que son en el la página de Sephora y en la parte de atrás de la caja. Por ejemplo, Celebutard es mucho más claro como pueden ver en la foto. A mí me gustaron los colores más oscuros especialmente, pienso que me quedan mejor. Yo pensé que como tienen ingredientes emolientes iban a ser grasosos pero para mi sorpresa no lo son. Tanto pronto me lo puse me dí de cuenta que tienen buena textura. Los colores tienen alta pigmentación y duran casi todo el día. Tres cosas que son bien importantes para mí ya que tengo piel grasosa y el maquillaje se me derrite en una hora, media hora si el clima está húmedo.

Para personas que los vayan a usar con mucha frecuencia el tamaño les parecerá muy pequeño pero para mí es suficiente. Además como son pequeños los puedes llevar en tu cartera, en un bolsillo de tu blusa o en tus jeans. Este set es edición limitada, no sé hasta cuando va a estar disponible. El set cuesta $28.00 y lo puedes comprar en Sephora.

Si quieres participar en Spanish Friday sigue el enlace/link o haz clic en la imagen de Spanish Friday a la parte de arriba.


Nota: Este post estaba supuesto a subir ayer pero puse la fecha equivocada porque tenía sueño cuando lo escribí, lol. No me juzgues!



English version of the Spanish Friday post below.


It has been two weeks that I haven't participated in Spanish Friday because I have been busy with life, but here I am again. Not too long my daughter purchased a set of lipsticks from Kat Von D called Painted Love & Foiled lipstick set at Sephora. Which I loved because I have been wanting to try her cosmetics for a long time. The good thing is that my daughter and I have the same taste in a lot of things including makeup. Even though I'm forty something years old, mentally I feel I'm in my thirties, lol.

The set brings six mini lipsticks with matte and foiled colors like Hellbent and Whiskey Woman. Love the names, lol. The colors are beautiful although they look darker than they really are in Sephora's page and in back of the box. For example, Celebutard is a lot lighter as you can see in the photo. I liked the darker colors especially, I think they look better on me. I thought that because they have emollients ingredients they would be greasy but to my surprise they are not. As soon as I put it on I noticed the good texture. The colors have high pigmentation and last almost all day. Three things that are very important to me because I have oily skin and the makeup melts away in an hour, half hour if the climate is humid.

For people who are going to use them frequently the size might seem too small but for me it's enough. Besides since they are small you can carry them in your purse, the pocket of your blouse or in your jeans. This set is limited edition, I don't know until when it will be available. This set costs $28.00 and you can purchase it at Sephora.

If you would like to participate in Spanish Friday follow the link or click on the Spanish Friday image on top.


Note: This post was supposed go up yesterday but I put the wrong date because I was sleepy when I wrote it, lol. Don't judge me!

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Freebies In The Mail!

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I love freebies! I mean who doesn't? This past week I received a freebie from Target. I had forgotten about it so it was a nice surprise to open the mailbox and find something else other than a bill, lol. As you can see from the photos below it was not a small freebie. It even had a cosmetic bag which I ended up giving to my daughter. Everything came inside the cosmetic bag. The Pond's towelettes turned out to be very good so we are getting those. 

That's one of the benefits of getting freebies, you get to try products before buying a regular size. The shampoo and conditioner samples I usually give them to my daughter or son because they have short hair but I got a haircut yesterday and it is short as you can see by the picture below. I haven't had my hair that short in years but I guess it is true what they say, as you get older you don't want to deal with long hair that much. Now I don't have to cut it in at least 4 months or son. Anyway, now that I have short hair I can take advantage of the freebie shampoos and conditioners!

While we are talking about freebies, my daughter just went to Dunkin Donuts and they gave her a free trick or treating bag. You can see it in the photo below, cute right? Nice thing is it can be used when doing grocery shopping, etc. I love freebies!♥

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