I miss my MOON SPARKLE!

Hey there girls!
I have to admit this is a bit of a sad post for me. The other day I came across this random, fruity, intriguing scent and it reminded me of a scent in particular that made me a bit nostalgic. The delicious smell brought back a lot of great memories of when I used to live the single girl life in New York City. Summer of 2007 was just a very memorable summer for me and my friends. Everyday was like an adventure. It was unplanned, uninhibited, just simply exciting. We never knew what we were going to get into next. It was an unforgettable year for all of us.

That random scent not only made me reminisce of all the fun times in the city but made me come to realize that summer is indeed right around the corner and I have to bring that spark back or at least smell like it! LOL! That only means one thing...it is time to switch my fragrance game up a bit. I need to get something that matches the summer feeling and makes me feel "alive" like how I felt back in 2007 when life was carefree and spontaneous. I need a fragrance that is fruity, fun, mysterious and sexy. Not only that, but I need a summer scent that can withstand the summer heat.

The scent that I keep praising and that does all of the above is one that was launched back in 2007 from the ESCADA collection and it is called 'MOON SPARKLE'. I still remember the summer afternoon when I walked into Sephora and took a first sniff at the cute girly bottle. I was addicted instantly and bought it on the spot. I swear I wore it everyday to the last drop.

So then it suddenly came to me that 'MOON SPARKLE' and I should re-unite once again this summer
I thought to myself, "OMG I've got to order it online ASAP!" I immediately went straight to work but after hours and hours of research and just when I thought I was gonna get lucky I kept getting results of it being SOLD OUT at almost every fragrance website retailer.

I am sooo heart broken because of this! (yes I am a bit dramatic) I can't help but remember that sweet intense summer scent that captured me with just one sniff. If anyone out there knows where I can get this perfume online please I beg PLEASE let me know I would greatly appreciate it. Please help bring those memories of happiness and youth back! LOL

About the fragrance:
'Moon Sparkle' is a fruity and floral scent. Red apple and strawberry notes will be the most prominent. This fragrance is perfect for those daring gals like myself that love to make a statement. But it might be to strong for those women that prefer the more softer, subtle scents. So if you would like to transition make sure you transition by taking baby steps until you are confident wearing a love potion like this one! LOL

A fruity floral fragrance, with sparkling strawberry and red apple notes. Top notes: strawberry, blackcurrant, citrus cocktail, red apple. Middle notes: sweet pea, freesia, jasmine, rose. Base notes: raspberry, musky notes, sandalwood, dry ambery notes.

• -By Escada.

Thank you my Sirens for reading once again!....as you can see it was bittersweet writing this! LOL
Don't forget to leave your comments and if any of you are familiar with any other scents similar to this one don't forget to mention them in a post I will definitely check them out next time I visit Sephora!
Xo!

Glitter it up Ladies!!!

Get Addicted to GLITTER

Get Glitterfied!

Hey sirens just wanted to share a quick post with you guys. Lately, I have been addicted to all things glitter. Glitter is just so fun to look at and when used in moderation on your nails it makes your sudden 'boring' manicure POP! 

Here are some manicures I rocked this week! 

Check 'em Out!

LOOK #1 "Glitter Black OUT"

I USED:

• Sally Hansen Xtreme Wear Nail Color - Black Out (2-pack)
• Milani Nail Lacquer, Gems 530, .45 fl. oz.
• Revlon Quick Dry Top Coat, 960
• Revlon Quick Dry Base Coat, 955

Instructions:

1. Prepped my nails with base coat Revlon Quick Dry Base Coat, 955
2. Applied two coats of Sally Hansen Xtreme Wear Nail Color - Black Out (2-pack)
3. Then I applied Milani Nail Lacquer, Gems 530, .45 fl. oz. On the tips of all my nails.
4. Finished off with my favorite top coat for quick drying and ultra shine, Revlon Quick Dry Top Coat, 960

LOOK # 2 "GOLDEN SKIES"

I USED:

• Mattese Elite Nail Polish-"LAPIS" from www.rickysnyc.com
• MILANI Specialty Nail Lacquer Jewel FX-MLMSN531 Gold
• Revlon Quick Dry Top Coat, 960
• Revlon Quick Dry Base Coat, 955

Instructions:

1. Prepped my nails with base coat Revlon Quick Dry Base Coat, 955
2. Applied two coats of Mattese Elite Nail Polish-"LAPIS" from www.rickysnyc.com
3. Then I applied three coats of MILANI Specialty Nail Lacquer Jewel FX-MLMSN531 Gold on the sides of all my nails. 
4. Finished off with my favorite top coat for quick drying and ultra shine, Revlon Quick Dry Top Coat, 960

LOOK #3 "GREEN WITH ENVY"

I USED:

• Mattese Elite Nail Polish-"Neon 02 LIME" from www.rickysnyc.com
• MILANI Specialty Nail Lacquer Jewel FX-MLMSN531 Gold
• Milani Nail Lacquer, Gems 530, .45 fl. oz.
• Revlon Quick Dry Top Coat, 960
• Revlon Quick Dry Base Coat, 955

Instructions:

1. Prepped my nails with base coat Revlon Quick Dry Base Coat, 955
2. Applied two coats of Mattese Elite Nail Polish-"NEON 02 LIME" from www.rickysnyc.com
3. Then I applied two coats of Milani Nail Lacquer, Gems 530, .45 fl. oz. and one of MILANI Specialty Nail Lacquer Jewel FX-MLMSN531 Gold on only one nail of each hand. 
4. Finished off with my favorite top coat for quick drying and ultra shine, Revlon Quick Dry Top Coat, 960

Question:     Can You Guess Who is this Celeb with Glitter Nails???

Answer:      DEMI LOVATO !

Here is Demi Lovato rocking her Glitter nails at the 2011 MTV Video Music Awards...she looks amazing!

If you decide to try your own version of Glitter nails at home don't forget to take pictures and share your results! Xo! 

Braided Bun

Hey Ladies! So excited to share with you guys this look that I sported 3 days ago. 

It is a simple braided bun. I Love it!!!

I will explain step by step how I did it so you guys can sport the look also... 

Things you will need:

• Two Hair Elastics
• Bobby Pins
• Hair Spray

STEP 1: 

Pull your hair back into a ponytail like Fergie. Make sure you sleek it back with a nice hair wax or hair pomade using a comb first then with a boar brush. A good styling wax is Redken 03 Water Wax Pomade 1.7 Ounces. Tie the tail with an elastic.

STEP 2:

Braid your ponytail neatly all the way to the tip like Fergie's in the picture below. Secure end if braid with a small elastic.

STEP 3:

Grab the braid and wrap it into a neat bun. Tuck in the ends so it is not visible and secure with bobby pins. Add a little bit of control hair spray like Garnier Fructis Style Flexible Control Aero Hairspray, 8.25 Ounce and WAH-LAHHH you are done!!! 

Amazinnnggg!

This is super model Heidi Klum wearing her braided bun on the red carpet 

hers is obviously more elaborate because she is wearing extensions for a more dramatic full look

She looks like a grecian goddess! just awesome!

Here is Jennifer Lopez also wearing the bun she pulls the look together making it look

simple and effortless

she looks so classy! Simply Fab!

                                                                                      

                       

This look is sooo easy to do and it only takes about 7 minutes to complete. It is preferable for medium to long hair lengths and the reason why is because you will need enough hair length to be able to wrap the braid around into a bun and if you have short hair it will be impossible to do unless you have hair extensions to add length.

...And just so you know French Braids have been around for ages since the 18th-century when worn they can be classified as hippie or 'BoHo chic'. Buns are so classy and elegant so when you mix the two together you are in for a great combination. You can wear this style day or night, for any occasion as long as you accessorize the right way.
Enjoy your Braided Bun Girls! Try it at home and tell me all about it! Xo!

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Ladies Summer is near! It's time to get your wax on!

ATTENTION LADIES! Summer time is right around the corner and we all know what that means!

It is time to get in shape in order to fit into our bikinis! But wait!---Summertime also means showing off your skin and bikini line area and I know you want to flaunt smooth, bump-free hairless skin...

Well, if you agree and nodding your head "YES" right now then I have the solution for you... WAXING!

There are many reasons why you should stop shaving and opt for waxing. Even though the skin will be smooth instantly after shaving the results will only last you about 2-3 days. The hairs will grow back coarser and may become stubbly. The reason why this may happen is because when you are shaving you're only cutting the hairs from the surface of the skin. So when they grow back they all grow at the same rate so the shock and feel is more abrasive. Shaving is indeed painless and fast but it does dry out and over exfoliate the skin which is why irritation occurs many times afterwards. So when you think about it, it is not so painless after all. Shaving also causes ingrown hairs which may look like dark bumps on your skin which means the hair is trapped and growing below the surface of the skin. Shaving also causes red elevated rash-like bumps and that is called a razor burn. Both conditions are very uncomfortable and it is better to avoid them all together.

       VS.

Personally, I feel waxing is the way to go! It leaves your skin feeling clean and smooth and the reason why is because you are removing the hair from the root below the surface of the skin. Because of this method of removal, hairs grow at a slower rate and looks more scarce once it grows back. Hairs may also appear finer and softer. With waxing, there are no bumps on your bikini area. Throughout time, the skin clears up and also brightens. Yes! there is a degree of pain involved with waxing but with time you will become used to it. Also, the more you get waxed the slower that hair growth rate so that means less pain. The best part about waxing is that the results are very long lasting...more than shaving. Waxing lasts about 2 1/2 weeks-4 weeks depending on how fast your hair grows. That sure beats having to shave every 2-3 days if you tell me!

My Personal Experience...

After years of trying out different spas and paying ridiculously amounts of money I finally found my match. I found a place that is affordable and clean. I also found a waxing specialist with years of experience that is very professional.

My spa of preference is called cbWaxpert and it is located in New York City and I try to go at least every three weeks for proper maintenance. At cbWaxpert you won't ever have to worry about privacy, the owner/aesthetician Corina sees one client at a time and ensures proper scheduling so overbooking will never occur. While you're paying it's when the next client walks in and in my eyes that's the way it should be at all spas.

When it comes down to it my experiences at other spas will never compare with my experience at Corina's. Most spas will immediately charge you extra if they feel you have "extra hair" but if you ask me that is very discriminating and embarrassing. They should take into consideration that not everyone share the same ethnic background. Latinos, Middle Easterners and African americans naturally have more hair, it is just in our DNA LOL we can't help it! It is wrong for some spas to makes us feel bad for having a little extra hair in the southern region... Not only that but most of the other spas I went to burned me while rushing through the job leaving hair behind. But not Corina! Corina's style of waxing is virtually painless! She has a fast and clean technique of waxing. Compared to other estheticians that have waxed me before, she does the best job at not hurting or burning me. Another thing that I appreciate is the fact that she does not double dip her spatula into the wax so the fact that there is no cross-contamination going on makes me feel safer. Plus, I graduated from aesthetics school myself so cleanliness and sanitation was one of the main subjects taught to me. So I always look out for that at any salon. She uses gloves and a mask and a medical table with wax paper all over so you won't have to worry about germs and bacteria being spread around.

Some other places charge you close to $100 just to get a brazilian wax not including tip...
For that price at cbWaxpert I get a full brazilian wax, full legs waxed and I still have left over for tip...
So there's no reason why you need to keep waisting your time and money call the spa and schedule your next appointment...ASAP!

For a listing of all the other services offered at this spa, including pricing and contact information visit Corina's website at: http://cbrasilwaxpert.com/index
trust me you will not be disappointed. :)

Swimsuit Photo shoot
Back in February I had a swimsuit photo shoot in Miami. Before my photo shoot I made sure I locked in my wax appointment. My skin was smooth, bump-free and hairless and here are the pictures to prove it...

Simply GORGE right? LOL

So ditch your razors and get your WAX ON!
What hair removal methods are you into?
I would love to know fill me in with a post. Xo!

My Top 10 Beauty Must Haves!!!

Hey there my lovely Sirens!
So I get a lot of questions often on what type of products I use for my hair, skin, etc... and thought to myself why not create a post where I can show the world what products I absolutely cannot live without! All the products listed below can be easily purchased at your nearest pharmacy and are pocket friendly so there is no excuse to let yourself go ladies! Please go and check these products out if you haven't already.




My absolute favorite hair products are: 
1. So I like to wash my hair before I straighten it with a Shampoo that is moisturizing and will provide a good lather that's going to leave my hair with that squeaky clean feeling. This Shampoo and Conditioner  Root Awakening by the John Frieda Collection definitely does the job. Not only does it leave your scalp feeling minty clean, but it is the only Shampoo & Conditioner that I have tried that actually helps aid in detangling hair in the shower fast with hardly any breakage!

2. After I wash my hair I towel dry it until it is damp. Next I grab some Moroccan Oil pour a quarter size onto my palms (because I have very long hair) and apply it all over my strands starting from my ends and working my way upwards to the roots. Not only does it cut my blowdrying time but it also protects my hair from the heat and leaves my hair feeling smooth, moisturized, shinny, and bouncy...Def a must have ladies!

3. The last thing I do after my hair is dried and flat ironed is put some anti-frizz hair serum. After years of trying different brands of serums I was glad to find this one from the John Frieda Collection. It is THE BEST and it smells sooo good. It leaves my hair looking sleek, shinny and most importantly NOT FRIZZY AT ALL! LOL

4. On those hot summer days when straightening my hair becomes a drag I usually leave it out natural and curly. But I can't just walk out the house without applying any product! I usually apply mousse and spray it lightly. My absolute favorite curling products that don't weigh my hair down and leaves it controlled is PANTENE Curly hair style line. It leaves every curl shinny and in tact for hours! LOVE, LOVE, LOVE!

My Favorite Skin Care Products are: 

5. For many years I have suffered with acne and with time I have come to realize that the cause of my acne was a combination of carrying a poor diet, stress, lack of sleep, etc. I have tried many products in the market from very expensive ones to very affordable ones and many left me with little to no results. Then I started taking care of myself, started to eat less junk food, drank more water, eliminated some of the things in my life that were stressing me out, regulated my sleeping pattern and noticed my skin was clearing up little by little. Then I really got into exfoliating my skin 2-3 times a week with facial scrubs and saw that it helped me to get rid of all of the dead skin that was clogging up my pores and causing breakouts. It wasn't until I started using the Neutrogena Daily Cleansing Pads that I noticed my skin tightening and smoothing out. I fell in love! I swear I use this product every other night and replaced it with my regular exfoliating scrub. I use it after cleansing my skin and use the rough part of the pad in circular motions to exfoliate. Definitely a MUST have if you have acne prone skin!

6.  After I cleanse my face in the morning I massage a drop of this moisturizer by BURT'S BEES on my face. It keeps my skin glowing and refreshed and it also helps prevent and control breakouts thanks to the salicylic acid within the ingredients. It took my skin a couple days to get used to this moisturizer and made my skin feel really greasy at first but after like the fourth day of daily use it didn't feel greasy anymore and it helped my skin look clearer and smoother. Definitely one of my ultimate favs!

7. I am obsessed with good smelling natural soaps! and I am sooo happy I discovered this line of natural soaps at the drug store one day. My favorite scent of the Yardley soap line is the one pictured below it is called Pomegranate Rose. Leaves me feeling refreshed, and clean. Did I mention it smells yummy?! LOL

8. Anyone who is anyone has tried this lotion at least once in their lives! Johnson&Johnson's baby lotion has been around for years and this lotion will do the job. Leaves your skin feeling smooth and moisturized without leaving a trace of stickiness or a greasy feeling behind. I bet we all can agree that if it was meant for a baby's skin then it can't do no wrong on our skin! Definitely on my favorite list!

 

 Lips :                                                                                                       

     

9. Addicted to this lip balm! Especially during the winter season! I use it alone or use it as a lipstick primer and it helps for a smooth color application and colors last longer. 

10. I am all about promoting healthy pearly whites! Having had worked in a Teeth Whitening company like BriteSmile before definitely had a lot to do with it. My favorite whitening mouthwash is this one pictured below by Listerine. After one rinse I saw the difference! I have to admit it does stings a little but it does the job right and I see results.

These are my top 10 beauty product and I use them everyday! 

What are your favorite every day over the counter products?

Share your response! Xo!