Want A Flat Tummy? Drink These Fat Burning Miracles!

I don't know about you but I have never taken diet pills or even think they are save or work! How can putting man made products (chemicals) in to your body be better then regular exercise, diet and all natural foods that can speed up your metabolism. How fast or slow our metabolism is determines how we process fat and how easy or not we loose weight. Below are clinically proven drinks that I personally drink and will not only aid in your weight loss goals but will also give you beautiful glowing skin and hair! 

Beet, Carrot, and Apple Juice Blend 

This delicious and nutrient rich drinks is known to aid your metabolism and help improve your stamina in the gym. I like drinking this before I head to the gym and its benefits are so amazing on your skin, hair and nails that you will become obsessed with this drink. Use a food extractor or blender and mix all three ingredients, I also like to add some ginger roots to boost the benefits even more!

Green Tea

Green tea is rich in antioxidants and catechin which burns fat and leads to a better figure. If you are planning to lose that belly fat, this is exactly the drink for you. Caffeine is a stimulant and burns calories faster. Green tea is your perfect fat buster it energizes you and keeps you blood sugar level in check. I drink green tea in the morning after my work out and with my breakfast. 

Grapefruit, Cinnamon, Apple Cider Vinegar And Honey

This is definitely my favorite drink to aid my fitness goals, I also find it so delicious and refreshing. Drink this after each meal to speed up your metabolism and burn fat. Grapefruit is rich in vitamin C which is needed for a strong immune system. Its high levels of enzymes is what aids the weightloss benefits. 

Cinnamon is also a very known ingredient to loose weight, it increases the metabolism of glucose. Since high blood sugar levels can lead to increased storage of fat by the body, cinnamon helps prevent this increased storage of fat and enables you to lose weight.

Apple Cider Vinegar is the key ingredient in this drink, it helps suppresses your appetite, lowers blood sugar levels, burns fat, improves metabolism and more. Add one to two tablespoons to your drink and enjoy all these benefits. 

Last but not least honey, while its benefits are yet to be known in weightless it definitely helps this drink taste better! 

Whats In My Makeup Bag

I must admit that I had completely forgotten how nearly impossible it is to find time to do my makeup with a newborn. I can't remember the last time I was able to sit on my makeup station and do my face, what I'm left with is (if husband is driving) to do my makeup in the car. The lack of time also meant that I had to find products that don't need much blending to go on perfectly and this is what I narrowed it down to.....

Mac Studio Fix powder Foundation in NC42: This is honestly my favorite (and only) powder foundation I have used. Its long wearing and matches my skin perfectly.

Nars Radiant Creamy Concealer: This is one of the best concealers for dark circles with minimal creasing and long wearing. Plus the applicator works great for on the go.

Benefit They're real mascara: Works great at giving my lashes extra volume

Anastasia Beverly Hills Highlighting Duo Pencil And Tweezers: The highlighting pencil is my go to to highlight underneath my brow bone and help my brows look more define,, and the tweezers are by far THE best ones I have ever used.

Tom Ford Lipstick in spanish pink and Chanel lipliner in #68 is my go to lip colors and this Victorias Secret lipgloss tastes delicious!

It Cosmetics  Universal Eyebrow Pencil: I love this pencil because it goes on so smoothly and blends so natural with my brow hair, It doesn't give that obvious painted eyebrow look.  

Doll 10 Hydragel Cream Blush gives me the most flattering flush to my cheeks and I also use it on my lips as a tint sometimes.

House Of Lashes Glue: In case I need to apply lashes on the go, I keep this baby in my bag. This is by far the BEST eyelash glue I have used and the only one that doesn't irritate my sensitive eyes.

Miss Dior Travel Size Parfum

Louis Vuitton Cosmetic Pouch

My Favorite Beauty Tip Of The Week/ Mi Tip Favorite De La Semana!

I'm about to share with you one of the most amaizing beauty tip I have ever tried. Dry Brushing is a technique for exfoliating skin using a dry, natural bristle brush to gently brush the skin. It is also called skin brushing or body brushing. This technique not only promotes healthier skin by removing dead skin cells on the surface of the skin, but also by stimulating and increasing skin cell production, giving your skin a healthy glow all year long.  But the benefits are not just skin deep - dry brushing both increases blood flow and circulation and enhances detoxification through the skin. The benefits are so amaizing and not to mention I find it so relaxing to do. I try to take some time and do it at least ever other night. Dry brushing can be done every day if you want! 

The Benefits   

• Removing dead skin cells and opening pores to allow them to “breath” and absorb nutrients. Which leaves you with skin that not only feels softer but it's also healthier. 
• Stimulated lymphatic and circulatory systems: boosting your immune system and increasing circulation to help detoxify.
• Stress relief: increasing your blood flow reduces stressed areas of the body and stimulates nerve endings in your skin which in turn rejuvenates your nervous system.
• Reduced cellulite: increasing blood circulation to the skin helps break down and releases toxins that cause cellulite in legs and hips.
• Helps tone your skin, specially after weight loss and or pregnancy. 

Who is this treatment not good for?  I would suggest that if you have severe skin irritation (acne, rash, eczema, open sore/cut, etc.) To ask you dermatologist if this is right for you. 

How To:

  I Start at my feet making long sweeps,  moving up the legs on both sides, then work from the arms toward my chest. On my stomach, I direct the brush counterclockwise, and for my back a brush sideways like towards the stomach. And, I don't brush too hard: Skin should be stimulated and invigorated but not irritated or red. I like to avoid going back and forth and scrubing too hard.   

Note: There are various suggestions on the web on how to Dry brush, but the one thing they all agree on is to always start from your feet working your way to your heart.

I hope that you guys try this out and tell me how it works for you! 

Good Luck! Xxx

Estoy a punto de compartir con ustedes uno de los trucos de belleza más increiblez que he probado. Cepillado en seco es una técnica para la piel con un exfoliante, cepillo de cerda natural seco para cepillar suavemente la piel. Esta técnica no sólo promueve una piel más sana, eliminando las células muertas de la piel en la superficie de la piel, sino también por estimular y aumentar la producción de células de la piel, dando a su piel un brillo saludable todo el año. Pero los beneficios no son sólo superficial - cepillado en seco tanto aumenta el flujo sanguíneo y la circulación y mejora la desintoxicación a través de la piel. Los beneficios son tan buenos y ni hablar de lo  relajante que es de hacer. Trato de tomar algún tiempo y hacerlo por lo menos entre noche. El cepillado en seco se puede hacer todos los días si quieres!

Los Beneficios:

• El remover las células muertas de la piel y abrir los poros para que puedan "respirar" y absorber los nutrientes. ¿Qué te deja con la piel que no sólo se siente más suave pero también es saludable.
• Estimulado sistemas linfático y circulatorio: fortalecer el sistema inmunológico y aumenta la circulación para ayudar a desintoxicar.
• Alivio del estrés: el aumento de su flujo de sangre disminuye zonas estresadas del cuerpo y estimula las terminaciones nerviosas en la piel que a su vez rejuvenece el sistema nervioso.
• Reducción de la celulitis: el aumento de la circulación sanguínea en la piel ayuda a descomponer y libera toxinas que causan la celulitis en las piernas y las caderas.
• Ayuda a tonificar la piel, especialmente después de la pérdida de peso y la o el embarazo.

¿Para quien no es bueno este tratamiebto? Yo diría que si tiene irritación severa de la piel (acné, erupciones, eczema, abierto corte dolor /, etc) para pedirle dermatólogo si éste es el adecuado para usted.

Cómo Hacer:

  Empiezo a mis pies, haciendo barridos largos, moviendo las piernas en ambos lados, entonces trabajo de los brazos hacia el pecho. En el estómago, dirijo el cepillo en sentido antihorario. Y, no se cepilla con demasiada fuerza: la piel debe ser estimulado y fortalecido, pero no irritada o enrojecida. Me gusta evitar que van y vienen y scrubing demasiado rudo. 

Nota: Hay varias sugerencias en la web sobre la manera de secar cepillo, pero lo único que todos están de acuerdo en es empezar siempre desde los pies a trabajar su camino a tu corazón.

Espero que ustedes lo prueben y me digan cómo funciona para usted!

Buenas suerte! Xxx

Coconuts!/ Coco De Agua!

I am absolutely terrible at drinking water, I go thru these stages where I'm poring water down my throat like a pro or just so disgusted with water cant even look at it. So whenever I read on the beauty benefits of coconuts, I honestly wish I could just move to deserted island somewhere and eat, drink, and bathe in coconuts! They are INSANELY full of beautifying oils, waters, minerals and vitamins that make the one of natures ultimate beautifiers! which truly makes me happy because I am always drinking coconut water or adding coconut oil to my foods. Here are some of the benefits of drinking coconut water...  

BEAUTY BENEFITS OF COCONUT WATER:

• Improves the circulation of nutrients and oxygen to cells
• Increases your metabolism and encourages weight loss
• Boost the strength of your immune system and helps body fight against some of the most severe viruses
• Is a great detox and helps keep your digestive tract and kidneys healthy
• Keeps diabetes under control
• Keeps your body’s PH balance regulated
• Helps reduce the risk of cancer
• Improves circulation, which helps fights cellulite

Good Luck Xxx

Soy absolutamente terrible para mantenerme beviendo agua, hago estas etapa donde estoy bebiendo agua como una loca. y despues hasta asco le cojo. Por eso, cuando leo los beneficios de beber agua de coco para la belleza me alegro, sinceramente si es agua de coco me puedo pasar el dia entero bebiendo, Son UNA LOCURA llena de embellecer los aceites, aguas, minerales y vitaminas naturalezs y embellecederores! Lo que realmente me hace feliz porque siempre estoy bebiendo agua de coco o agregar aceite de coco a mi comida. Aquí están algunos de los beneficios de beber agua de coco...

BELLEZA BENEFICIOS DEL AGUA DE COCO: mejora la

• circulación de los nutrientes y el oxígeno a las células
• aumenta su metabolismo y alienta a pérdida de peso
• de la fuerza de su sistema inmunológico y ayuda a cuerpo lucha contra algunos de los más graves los virus
• es una gran desintoxicación y ayuda a mantener su tracto digestivo y riñones sanos
• mantiene la diabetes bajo control
• mantiene el PH del cuerpo equilibrio regulado
• ayuda a reducir el riesgo de cáncer
• mejora la circulación, lo que ayuda a combatir la celulitis

Buenas Suerte! Xxx

Grow Long Healthy Nails/ Crece Uñas Largas Y Saludables!

 I can't stress enough how much I love long healthy looking nails. I just love the difference fresh manicured nails make to my over all mood. My nails grow very fast but were breaking so easily. I started adding some more vitamins and have noticed a a big difference! They're are more stronger and healthy looking as well. here are my tips, hope they help you grow beautiful nails as well...

• Start from the inside! The only way to keep nails long is with a healthy diet and taking vitamins that have high levels of folic acid, vitamin A, and B12 is a great way to help! The best vitamin for this is actually prenatal vitamin, which also does wonders for your hair! After taking these vitamins for just one month, I noticed my nails and hair grew faster, longer and stronger!

• Moisturize!! If you’re worried about splitting nails, the easiest thing to do is MOISTURIZE!!! Simply apply a moisturizer to your nail bed every night!!  RECIPE: One thing I like to do is mix lanolin with almond oil (you can put it in the microwave for a few seconds if necessary) and apply it to your nails before bedtime! Squeeze a vitamin A capsule in there for extra strength!

• Skip a Polish Change! I know this might seem hard, but skipping a polish in between, even for a day can do wonders for your nails! Taking a break is sometimes what our nails need! Good Luck Xxx

Good Luck! Xxx

No puedo recalcar suficientemente cuánto amo las uñas de aspecto saludables. Me encanta la diferencia que logran unas uñas acabada de pintar sobre todo humor. Mis uñas crecen muy rápido pero se estaban rompiendo tan fácilmente. Comencé a agregar algunas vitaminas más y han notado una una gran diferencia! Son más fuerte y aspecto saludable también. Aquí están mis consejos, espero ayuden a tener hermosas uñas...

1. Empieza desde el interior. La única manera de mantener las uñas largas es con una dieta saludable y tomar vitaminas que tienen altos niveles de ácido fólico, vitamina A y B12 es una gran manera de ayudar! La mejor vitamina para esto es vitamina prenatal en realidad que también hace maravillas con tu cabello! Después de tomar estas vitaminas por un mes, noté que mis uñas y el pelo crecieron más rápido, más largo y más fuerte!
2. Hidratar!! Si estás preocupado por las uñas partidas, lo más fácil de hacer es hidratar!!!!!! Basta con aplicar una crema hidratante a su lecho ungueal cada noche!! Receta: Una cosa que me gusta hacer es mezclar lanolina con aceite de almendras (puedes ponerlo en el microondas durante unos segundos si es necesario) y aplicarlo a las uñas antes de acostarse. Aprieta una cápsula de vitamina A en allí para la fuerza adicional!
3. Deja tus uñas descansar! Esto puede parecer difícil, pero faltando siquiera por un día puede hacer maravillas para tus uñas! Tomando un descanso es a veces lo que necesitan las uñas! 

Buena suerte Xxx

Chanel Soleil Tan Bronze Universal!

  I had heard so much about the Soleil Tan De Chanel, that I thought it was time to try it out! I had wanted to purchase it before, but it’s always sold out! At one point a lady at a Chanel counter told me that it had been discontinued. While I was in New York a couple weeks ago, I finally got it! Truth is, it’s just as amazing as I have heard! It is soooo velvety and smooth, it blends perfectly on skin and works great for very light contouring or all over bronze, if you just mix a small amount with your foundation. However, it is definitely not a strong bronzer, it’s very subtle and natural, which is why I love it! It actually just looks like a subtle bronze, not orange, just tanned! I love it! Do you have a favorite bronzer?

Good Luck! Xxx

Había oído tantas cosas sobre el Soleil Tan De Chanel, que pensé que era hora de probarlo! Hubiera querido comprar antes, pero siempre se agotaron. En un momento dado una señora en un mostrador de Chanel me dijo que había sido descontinuado. Mientras yo estaba en Nueva York hace un par de semanas, finalmente lo conseguí! Es verdad, es tan sorprendente como he oído! Es tan suave y aterciopelada, se integra perfectamente en la piel y funciona muy bien para el contorno muy ligero o en bronce, si sólo usas una pequeña cantidad y la mezcla con su fundación. Sin embargo, definitivamente no es un bronceador fuerte, es muy sutil y natural, por eso me encanta! En realidad parece un bronce sutil, no naranja, sólo bronceado! ¡Me encanta! ¿Tienes un bronceador favorito?

¡Buena suerte! XXX

Heavily Applied/ Puesto Con Bastante Producto 

Three Beautifying Ways To Use Baking Soda/ Tres Maneras Maravillosas De Usar Bicabonato De Sodio!

 

 I hope you guys are having a WONDERFUL weekend, but also take some time to enjoy some serious beautifying with Baking Soda! I loooove what it does and it’s clarifying powers! I put together three ways you can use this amazing product Soooo enjoy!

At Home Dermabrasion

Simply use 2 tablespoons baking soda and mix with a bit of warm water till you have a watery paste. Then, using your hands, massage your face with the formula in a circular motion. Do this for about 2-3 minutes and enjoy it. Relax while you do it! Rinse as usual and follow with your favorite moisturizer! Repeat weekly as needed.

Bright Whites

Who doesn’t want a smile that is super bright and radiates healthy teeth? I got this recipe from Dr. Oz himself.. 

In a small bowl, mix a little bit of baking soda with the juice of a freshly squeezed lemon. The mixture should bubble slightly.Using a cotton swab, wipe saliva and excess plaque from your teeth before brushing on the mixture. Leave the mixture on your teeth for a minute before gently brushing it off with a toothbrush.

Don’t leave the mixture on your teeth for any longer than a minute; the acid erode tooth enamel.

Grow Your Mane!

Try mixing 2 teaspoons of baking powder with 1/4 cup conditioner. Use this after you shampoo and apply the conditioning mixture as you would normally do. If you don’t use the entire mixture in one go, save some for next time. You can do this a few times a week, but make sure you also use a clarifying shampoo every other week (or once a month if your hair is dry) to avoid buildup. This will help your hair grow thick and beautiful!

Good Luck! Xxx

Treat Your Feet/ Trata Tus Pies Como Se Merecen!

If there ever was a time your feet needed all the TLC possible is in the summer. Think about it, all we do is expose our feet. We walk around in flip-flops all day, walk barefoot in the rocky beaches of MA, expose it to the chlorine in our pools, and then force them into high heels and dance on them all night! At the end of the night if you took 2 minutes of your time and rubbed a little of this magic potion your feet will thank you, and not to mention it will feel oh so good. I love this foot cream from Sabon, I first tried a sample I received in my Birchbox one month and I'm hooked for life. I not only use it on my feet but also my super dry hands and elbows. This amazing foot cream is rich in antioxidants, shea butter, aloe and to soothe and anti-funfal camphor and menthol, try it you will love it for sure! 

Si alguna vez hubo un tiempo que tus pies necesitan todo el cariño posible es en el verano. Piensa en ello, todo lo que hacemos es exponer a nuestros pies. Caminar todo el día en sandalias, caminar descalzo en las playas, exponerlo al cloro en las piscinas, obligarlos a tacones y bailar con ellos toda la noche! Al final de la noche si tomas 2 minutos de tu tiempo y frota un poco de esta poción mágica tus pies te lo agradecerán, y sin mencionar que se sentirán oh tan bien. Me encanta esta crema para pies de Sabon, primero probé una muestra que recibí en mi Birchbox un mes y estoy obcesionada por vida. Lo uso no sólo en mis pies pero también mis super secas manos y codos. Este sorprendente crema de pies es rico en antioxidantes, manteca de karité, aloe y para calmar y anti-funfal alcanfor y mentol. Prueba que les encantará por seguro!

Good Luck, Buenas Suerte!

XXX

Tried And Tested: Lush Catastrophe Cosmetic Mask!

I went in to LUSH to restock on some bath bombs and body creams, of course I started talking to the sales associates and whining about how badly I've been breaking out when she recommended I try catastrophe mask. After I read the front and saw that one of the ingredients were blueberries I was sold, blueberries are rich in antioxidants and are great to eat and also in skincare so I thought this has to be good!

Sorry For The Blurriness :(

The sales associates explained to me that I should wash my face before applying this and to keep on my face for 10 minutes. This is a fresh mask so it has to be kept refrigerated.

Voila! After removing the mask. 

My first impression was really how thick it looked and actually is, so that made it a tad bit uncomfortable to apply especially over the already sensitive broken out areas. I have to say that my face did burn a little while the mask was on but as soon as I removed it my face felt cleaner, softer and looked calmer thanks to the calamine, and chamomile!

The main reason I will not be buying this mask again is that it has fragrance, now this might be what makes my face burn or something else is definitely causing this. But I really don't understand the need for fragrance especially when the mask is supposed to be for acne prone skin AKA as sensitive skin.

 I did finish the whole pot to give it a fair try and see how my skin would react. I did not notice any difference in my breakouts, I am not going to blame this mask directly as I am currently in esthetics school but if anything I broke out even more. But remember that all skins are different and what doesn't work for me might do wonders for you! Good Luck Xxx

Purchased: LUSH Store
Price: $6.95

Drugstore Find: Yes To Carrots Daily Moisture Body Lotion!

I have to confess that I was not one to be switching and trying out a lot of different products, except for makeup. If something works I keep it until they either stop working or the company stops making it. Since I started blogging I have become more open to trying out new things, And boy am I sooooo glad! I went to Target the other day to purchase a few things, when I decided to check out this yes to carrots Nourishing Body Lotion. They have a open bottle there so you can pump some out and try. So I did and immediately knew this would be a keeper. With the cold weather coming I will need as much moisture on my my skin as I can get and this will do the trick! I love that its not greasy or sticky, its immediately absorbed  into my skin just leaving a sweet clean smell and super soft skin! What I love about these product is that its 99% natural, and nothings better then that. It is packed with beta-carotene- a powerful anti-oxidant that protects and nourishes your skin, add safflower seed and jojoba oil for super soft skin, and locks in moisture with the power of Dead Sea minerals. I am in love with this product and will actually go back and check out their other products. Good Luck Xxx

Try This!

 I'm sure you already know my love for coconut, so you won't be surprise to know that I use it for EVERYTHING! And we all want shiny, jaw-dropping locks, but most of us are actually doing the wrong things to get it! I can’t even begin to explain the importance of good health and natural products! One of my favorite things to do now is actually to use Coconut Oil in my hair instead of hair serum! honestly using natural organic coconut oil is one of the best things I have done in a loooong time!

Here’s what I do: I actually used Coconut Oil that I eat, I get mine from a farm. I prefer the ones you eat, since the ingredients are so natural and light. I then just smooth on a small amount (I used about a Quarter size for my whole head) in my fingers and warm it between my hands. I spread it into my hair starting from my ends to my roots. I then use my hands without washing (so there is just a slight amount of the solution left on my fingers) and massage my scalp. I do this before bed time and it actually looks a bit greasy at first, but by the time I wake up, my hair smells and looks AMAZING! I definitely recommend this for girls with normal to dry hair, but remember, coconut’s have incredibly nourishing ingredients and help promote hair growth when massaged on scalp. Good Luck! Xxx

Green Tea Blemish Buster

 We all hate breakouts, but sometimes it seems we are fighting an uphill battle with these little red devils!  If you are looking for a way to fight acne without harming your skin, this may be the solution for you.  According to Dr. Jennifer Gan Wong, Green tea extract has been proven to be effective in it’s fight against acne without the harsh effects of the commonly used benzoyl peroxide, Salicylic Acid And Retinols.  Green tea nourishes skin while it combats acne and keeps you clear. It also helps reduce inflammation and works as a detox for your skin! Talk about bad ass blemish buster!

Apply the green tea extract to the effected area three times daily. Really simple!And for even clearer skin and healthier you drink it twice a day! Good Luck Xxx

Green tea extract is available in natural foods stores.

Antioxidant Smoothie!

Looking for something that is quick to make and filling? How about one that makes you beautiful too?! Well, you may not need to look any further! Try this recipe for an antioxidant smoothie. Remember, antioxidants slow down the aging process and are super important to help keep our skin looking fresh and beautiful!

Delicious Beautifying Smoothie:
1 cup blueberries (preferably frozen)
1 cup non-fat vanilla yogurt
1 banana
few ice cubs (as desired)
1 tablespoon flaxseed (optional, great for Omega 3, for super shiny hair)
1 tablespoon acai powder (optional)
Mix all ingredients in a blender and voila! Beautifying and delicious!! Good Luck Xxx