Wednesday, June 19, 2013

Style Wednesday ./ Miercoles de Moda

I am loving the style blog posts and since you like it too,  here I go with a little fashionable, affordable style... The style on my hair is Flexirods (read more here)
blouse Nella Fantasia
Pants Mechanics Jeans By Zenana
Shoes Anna
Bag Big Buddha
Necklace at Burlington 




Watch DKNY
bracelet Claire's
Ring Darrell Roach Designs

Como al parecer, les esta gustando el toque de moda del blog, aquí les presento una propuesta económica y chick. En el cabello me hice unos flexirods (en esta entrada pueden leer mas).. Que les parece? les gusta? 

Monday, June 17, 2013

TextPlus, an app like no other / Ya conoces a textPlus?

This post is part of a sponsored campaign on behalf of Llblog and TextPlus

Text me or call me maybe, lol or both, because with textPlus, you do this and a lot more for free or for a very affordable price. I may be a product junky, but when it comes to technology I am a savvy shopper. TextPlus is an app like no other. 
TextPlus is a service that lets anyone text, talk and share for free or cheaply. Open network connects over 110 million people worldwide through a chart-leading app available for iOS, Android and Windows smartphones and devices including iPod touch and tablets. Download here 

MY family loves this app because it allow us to be connected with friends and family anywhere in the world, you can buy credits (really cheap) to make phone calls to any land and cell phones in the world, there are also a lot publicity that allows you to get free minutes like watching short videos or get an offer (magazines etc.). When you download the app, you get a phone number and all the calls and texts between textPlus users are free. 

I downloaded the textPlus app to a phone that I no longer use, and gave it to my little curly girl, she  wanted a phone for so long (remember that you get a phone number and you can use it with wifi?) shhhhh don't tell her, lol 

Are you a textPlus user? What do you think of the app? 

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Experimenting with Flexirod / Ondas, Chinos, rizos de ensueño con los Flexirods

Hola chicas, This past weekend I decided to play with my hair and the victim was the Flexirod, that I had sitting on my closet for a longggg time. Flexirods were my favorite style while I was transitioning, specially for parties and events since it was the only style that looked chick on me with minimum heat, back them I used to go to bed with them, but now it is impossible,  because my hair is pretty long. I also noticed that putting it on was a lot easier than before; I did a co-wash, detangled my hair and did 4 twists, so I was working my hair by section twist by twist with oil mix to seal the moisture, Moisture butter and hair mousse, my water spray bottle was on hand in case my hair needed it.

Camille Rose Moisture butter (love it)
Curls Unleashed Mousse (Amazing)
3 sizes of flexirods
Water spray bottle
Hair clip
combs
I dried my hair and went to bed without any separation of the curls. I always sleep on a satin pillow case and the next day my spirals were perfect.


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Friday, June 14, 2013

"Mami and Me " curly summer Time./ Verano Con Sabor a Fruta.

This is part of a sponsored campaign with Latina Mom Bloggers and   Dole Packaged Foods, LLC. However, all opinions expressed are my own.
Summer is here bellas, and that means more time with our little curly little girls. It can be quite a challenge to find the time and the budget to keep them busy all summer long. I send my daughter every summer to swimming classes and we get really busy rehearsing for her recital in the middle of July. So between swim meet ups, dance recitals and my blogging life, I can't bearly call summer a vacation, in my case is when the action starts. Being so busy and basically all the time on the run, I have to be sure that my daughters get  all the nutrients they need.. We all know that fruits are a very important part of being healthy from the inside out, but when your constantly out, you need a fast, affordable, always ready options, and that is the reason that I always rely on  the new DOLE  Fruit Squish’ems fruit pouches that are a delish’ish and a nutritious snack, and since each pouch contains a full serving of all-natural fruit (only 60 calories) there is no guilty pleasure involved , Liah's favorite is the Apple Strawberry. We first discovered Squish'em a few months ago and ever since, the whole family is hooked.. (Try to add an apple pouche and cinnamon to the pancake mix for the best pancakes ever).
Dole fruit Squish’ems

DOLE  Fruit Squish’ems fruit pouches has become my align when I am doing my daughter's hair, that and her favorite book is all I need to braid and do all those crazy hair styles to her..
Whether you are on the go or a stay home curly mom, it is all about the healthy choices we make for our kids and Dole fruit Squish'em pouches  are here to help, try them yourself and let me know how you like them and which on is your family favorite. 

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Wednesday, June 12, 2013

Hat summer curls/ Verano, Rizos, Sombreros

Hola bellas, it's summer time and we all know the summer sun can be brutal on your face and hair and what's better that protects your beautiful face and curls with a trendy hat (after applying sunblock, here are my favorites) And even though some people think that we curly girls can't wear hats, Si podemos "yes we can". Need some tips to fit all that hair into a hat?

Hat on curly girl



  • Put your hat on while your hair is damp. 
  • If your hair is dry, use your water bottle to moisturize and wet your hair a little, so your hat can easily(sort of) get into place.
  • Do a loose and low pony tale, put the hat on and then remove the rubber band..
  • Use the hats while your hair is twisted or braided.
Hat on curls
How you style your hair during summer? Hat? please share your comments here and share your hat summer curl style on our Facebook  page to see it. 

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Tuesday, June 11, 2013

DIY coconut milk mask for hair loss / Mascarilla de leche de coco para la caida del cabello.

Hair loss? These easy, three ingredients come to the rescue. You will need coconut milk: get crafty and prepare your own (a lot of youtube videos about it) But I am a busy curly girl, so I am buying a can- don't judge.-  Amond oil and avocado oil..

why these three ingredients work for hair lost:

COCONUT MILK: stimulates hair grow, provides shine and luster to hair

ALMOND OIL: Almond oil has numerous health and beauty benefits. When it comes to hair, almond oil is a wonderful, natural treatment for dry and damaged hair. It's a good source of vitamin E and essential minerals like magnesium. When applied to the hair, almond oil provides deep nourishment and moisture for dry locks, adds shine to dull hair, makes hair stronger and even controls hair loss.

AVOCADO OIL:  Avocado oil has a number of nutrients that can benefit the growth and the health of all kinds of hair, especially dry hair. It contains essential nutrients like proteins, vitamins A, D, E and B6, magnesium, copper, iron, amino acids and folic acids, all of which is extremely essential for hair growth and nourishment. It is also a rich source of Lecithin which gives it's good penetrative qualities. It is also known to have natural sunscreen properties that can protect the hair and scalp from the damage caused by the harmful UVA and UVB rays of the sun. It works better when blended with other oils like almond oil or olive oil which are also very good for hair care. 


Sunday, June 9, 2013

A controversial "You can touch my hair" exhibit / Una polemica exposicion "Puedes tocar mi cabello"


Last  Thursday afternoon in New York City's Union Square, Antonia Opiah, founder of Un'ruly, extended an open invitation to all curious passers-by for an exhibition called "You Can Touch My Hair." Opiah was exploring the "tactile fascination" with black women's hair by gathering a trio of women with different hair textures and styles (locks, straight/weave and loose, natural hair) and allowing strangers the opportunity to fondle their follicles without the fear of being cussed out or slapped. Bedecked with signs reading "You can touch my hair," the ladies made their hair available for two hours to anyone with the courage to take them up on the offer. Read more here 

Really people? My hair is not a petting zoo,. What do you think, "Can I touch your hair"? 

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