Top 3 things to do in NYC (+honorable mentions)

The Big Apple is a top destination for tourist all around the globe and it’s no surprise to me. Why? Well, I’ve had the pleasure of visiting twice and it was beautiful to say the least. From being the city in the US with the most songs and having millions of movies filmed there it inspires the American Dream. So that’s why here is my top 5 list of places to visit

1. Empire State Building Experience

No visit to New York City would be complete without a stop at this masterpiece of Art Deco design, and perhaps the most famous office building in the world. Opens daily from 8am to 2am.

      2. Statue of Liberty

A stirring symbol of freedom, the Statue of Liberty has been a beacon in New York Harbor since 1886. A gift from the people of France, the Statue was designed by Frédéric Auguste Bartholdi and built by Gustave Eiffel. Box office opens daily from 7:45am to 4:30pm.
Boats departs every 30-45 minutes. First boat departs at 8:30am from Memorial Day weekend through Columbus Day and 9:30am the rest of the year.

      3.  9/11 Memorial

The 9/11 Memorial honors the thousands of people killed in the attacks on September 11, 2001 and those who died in the World Trade Center bombing in 1993. Experience a powerful reminder of the loss of life that occurred at the twin reflecting pools, each nearly an acre in size. They feature the largest man-made waterfalls in North America and are inscribed with the names of the nearly 3,000 victims. Opens daily from 7:30am to 9pm.

Honorable Mentions

Don’t forget to visit amazing museums like The American Museum of Natural History or The Metropolitan Museum of Art and obviously major city hotspots  such as Time Square, Central Park, Brooklyn Bridge and World Trade Center.

 

Movie of the week: The light between oceans

Oh my God! This movie was so good, for real. It has an amazing plot that breaks your heart into a million pieces and keeps you at the edge of your seat from beginning to end. It has phenomenal acting and an extraordinary cast including Michael Fassbender, Alicia Vikander, Rachel Weisz, and many more.

The story is about a lighthouse keeper and his wife living off the coast of Western Australia who raise a baby they rescue from a drifting rowing boat.

And my favorite quote: “You only have to forgive once. To resent, you have to do it all day, every day. You have to keep remembering all the bad things.”

Chic+Comfy: My top 3 Bralettes

No wires, just lace on lace! Bralettes are very in right now because they provide comfort without leaving behind style. You can use them with loose shirts (so you can see this beauty peek), with transparent shirts and if you are feeling extra daring and ready to get out of your comfort zone you can wear them like you would wear a crop top. You can play with layers and pair the bralette with a denim jacket, a leather jacket, maxi skirts, high waisted jeans, short overalls, you name it! Let you creativity flow and try out this new trend. So here is my top 3 in order:

• Floral Embroidered Bralette $14.90

• DATE PUSH-UP BRALETTE $35.00

• Out From Under Lace Halter Bra $16.00

Song of the week

I’m OBSESSED! This is the kind of song that you can’t get out of your head. It has a great beat and is super catchy but what I love the most is even tho the lyrics are very sexy the video doesn’t show naked women dancing around. The video has true meaning and shows the story of two fighters falling in love. Aw, I love Ed!

Dry mascara? NO MORE (tips and tricks)

Mascara is a girl’s best friend for sure! It makes your eyes truly pop and the perfect mascara leaves you with flirty and sexy lashes. But what happens when you start getting clumps or it’s just not as smooth? Then it’s time to do something about it. Here I have some super easy tricks to improve your dry mascara:

1. First and most important never pump your wand several times. This brings air inside the tube leaving it there and as a result drying it faster than usual.

2. To smooth the liquid inside and get rid of those annoying clumps put the mascara tube closed inside a glass of hot water for a couple of minutes.

3. My favorite trick and the most useful to fix dry mascara is to add a few eye drops inside the tube and ready to apply! If you don’t have eye drops, saline water will do the trick too.

4. If there’s no way of fixing your favorite mascara don’t throw it away! You can use it to fill and brush your eyebrows to make them look on fleek! And you save a few dollars in eyebrow brushes, it’s a win win!

#ootd It’s still cold outside

SLAY IT! This is for those of you out there who still can’t get out of your house without a big warm coat or jacket even tho winter is almost gone. Can’t believe this is my last post on winter outfits *sad* but spring is just around the corner and I have some awesome ideas! This look is perfect for a Friday rendez-vous, with a color palette of black (cuz dah!), brown and just a hint of gold. Did I say I’m in LOVE with that top from Charlotte Russe? The links to shop any of these items are below:

• Knit-Trim Ankle Booties $20.00

• Slay It Mock Neck Crop Top $16.99

• Chelsea Faux Fur Quilted Parka *sold out for now*

• Jet Set Large Logo Shoulder Bag $156.45

• Clubmaster Classic $150.00

Pre and post workout snack: Peanut Butter and Banana smoothie

This smoothie is super healthy and so easy to make. Plus, the benefits are amazing! You can drink this tasty smoothie before your daily routine to boost your energy and after your workout to rejuvenate your body. Since it’s protein-packed, it provides long-lasting energy, and the cinnamon helps to control blood sugar so you don’t crash after your workout. To make this goodie you just need a banana and peanut butter, protein powder, almond milk, and a touch of cinnamon. Throw everything into a blender and that’s it! You can also add in a handful of kale or spinach to add some minerals. Super simple and yummy!

#ootd Head to toe Forever 21 winter outfit

 

  We say goodbye to the winter the best way we can… In style! For this cold weather outside we want to be fashionably warm and cozy and what better way than with this trendy outfit all under $50 (most things way under) and all from one of my favorite stores Forever 21 #NotSponsored This practical olive green jacket with a white long sleeves body and high rise black jeans and we can’t forget my favorite part.. Faux leather ankle boots! I just love them, can you tell?

   For the accessories we have also a faux leather tote bag, a knit pom-pom beanie (that I’m obsess with), a layered gold necklace, a gold ring set, golden earnings and bracelets to match this whole outfit. Links to shop theses items are below:

• Longline Utility Jacket   $42.90

• Ribbed Knit Bodysuit   $9.90

• The Fairfax High Rise Jean   $17.90

• Faux Leather Tote Bag    $27.90

• Cable Knit Pom-Pom Beanie   $4.99

•  Faux Leather Ankle Boots    $32.90

• Matchstick Layered Necklace    $5.90

• Cutout Midi Ring Set   $5.90

• Etched Round Stud Set   $4.90

• Ring And Chain Bracelet Set   $7.90

Easy and healthy oatmeal pancakes recipe

It’s morning and of course you don’t want to cook something very elaborate but pop tarts are not in your diet and bacon is too greasy (greasy goodness) so you may want to find a super easy, healthy and delicious pancakes recipe with just a few ingredients and it takes no longer than 5 minutes. Seem too good to be true?

Ingredients

• 1 cup raw oats
• 1 scoop protein powder (optional)
• 3 egg whites
• 1/4 cup water
• 1 1/2 tsp cinnamon
• 2 packets sweetener
• 1 1/2 tsp baking powder

Preparation

1) Place all ingredients in a blender and blend for 30 seconds.
2) Then pour onto a hot grill and cook like a normal pancake.

You see? With just two simple steps you get a delicious breakfast with all the nutrients you need to start your day. To add more flavor to the pancake you can spread peanut butter on top and add bananas or your selection of fruits. Enjoy!

 

How to know if you’re dehydrated

Recently I’ve felt more tired than usual but I didn’t make much of it, it wasn’t until I started noticing dryness in my lips, mouth and skin that I knew something wasn’t right. Also I was more hungry than ever and apparently your body doesn’t know how to tell if you’re hungry or thirsty, so what you really need to do if you feel like eating your whole fridge when you already ate is to drink a full glass of water, hard I know. So, If you’re experiencing headaches, dry skin, dry lips and even a darker color or smell when you pee and all of the symptoms above then you probably are dehydrated. Congratulations! But don’t worry it’s not a big deal and is more common than you know, even more nowadays that people drink up to four cans of soda a day but not even a drop of water for weeks. To take this off your list of thing s to worry about you need to start drinking at least 5 glasses of water, it is highly recommended to drink 8 glasses of water a day but for someone who doesn’t drink any water it can get difficult at first.

To make it easy and a little bit more fun you can add fruits or mint leaves to the water and let it on the fridge overnight or if you always forget to drink water thanks to technology nowadays there are tons of apps in the AppStore or in Google Play to remind you of the water you still have left to drink so you can achieve your daily goal. Don’t forget water is life!