30 Things You Don’t Know About Me

1. I was born in Bogota, Colombia.
2. I lived in Puerto Rico from 1992-1996 and met my oldest friend to-date while there. Megan was a bridesmaid in my wedding and we’ve been friends for 26 years!
3.  I spent the remainder of my childhood and adolescence on the East Coast.
4. I am Jewish by choice.
5. My husband is a plastic surgeon.
6. I am a nervous flier. The second I get on a plane I count down the minutes till touchdown. In fact, there are 26 minutes left on this flight as we speak!
7. I HATE when food breaks. You know, when you’re about to bite into a juicy taco and the shell breaks down the middle. There’s nothing more aggravating.
8. Speaking of eating, I don’t like when food is sweet when it’s not “supposed” to be. Sweet potatoes…no thanks.
9. GG is my ride or die.
10. I’m a Bar Method addict.
11. Jonathan (my husband) and I are 14 years apart and we are living proof that age is just a number. We are the same person but male and female.
12. I’m obsessed with plantains – I snack on them almost everyday.
13. I’m the only girl I know who doesn’t like champagne.
14. Keeping up With the Kardashians is my guilty pleasure.
15. I’ve played field hockey competitively since I was 9 years old and was the captain and MVP of my high school team. I was also an All-Conference, and First Team All-State player. I was approached by two schools to play at a collegiate level, but I followed my dreams of going to college in the South. But I could not stay away from the sport for too long! I play in a women’s league in Northern California and LOVE every minute of it.
16. In August 2012 I visited California for the first time. Long story short, we were living in San Francisco by May 2013.
17. I graduated from LSU with a Bachelor’s Degree in Textile and Apparel Merchandising
    and a minor in Business Administration. #ForeverLSU
18.  I’m a Giants fan, but not the baseball team (sorry SF natives), the New York football team! My grandfather played for the NY Giants in the 1940’s!
19. Pitbull is my favorite singer/songwriter…dale!
20. I cook dinner 4-5 times per week. I got it from my mama…
21. Chocolate, chocolate, and more chocolate. Enough said.
22. I’m five feet tall
23. 68 degrees is my ideal temperature. I do not like to sweat unless I’m working out. In that case, BRING IT ON!
24. I am NOT a happy camper when I’m having a bad hair day.
25. I never imagined I’d choose a career that involved writing. In CT it was standard practice to conduct 45 minute “writing prompts” EVERY.SINGLE.WEEK 4th grade through 12th. Simply put, I was scarred for life!
26. I live in high heels. If high heel slippers were a “thing” I would own them!
27. Pizza Hut breadsticks give me life.
28. I prefer tea to coffee. The caffeine content in coffee makes me crazy.
29. Mascara is my favorite beauty product. Long lashes are my trademark.
30. I sometimes “suffer” from what Jonathan refers to as, “laughing fits.” I’ll put it to you this way, once I start I cannot stop…

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Dress c/o | Sandals (look for less here) | Gloves | Stole – old (similar here) | Earrings c/o | Purse

Photos by my #InstagramHusband

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Now there is no better way to ring in the New Year than in a fabulous outfit. You know what they say, “put your best foot forward.” This blue sequin dress from Charlotte Russe will have heads turnin’. When is the last time you’ve seen iridescent blue sparkles? Your nail polish bottle? That’s what I thought! This stunner reflects beautifully rain snow or shine and is bound to make a statement. But aside from its aesthetic qualities, the fit is worth raving about. The bodycon silhouette accents your goods in all of the right places while the halter neck adds a touch of elegance. Style Tip: Pair your winter blues with an unexpected hue. Red is always a good idea!
 

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Blue Sequin Dress c/o | Jacket c/o | Boots (similar here and here) | Earrings c/o

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Black on Black

Black is so versatile whether or not you have a costume party to attend. For the purpose of this post, however, let’s just call it the most Halloween-Friendly color! I say that because this exact top and skirt could be worn for a witch, a cat, a bunny, or even a fox costume.
 

Textured Stockings

Textured stockings will effortlessly add some spice to your ensemble. Plus, they are an easy item to pack in your purse for “after hours.” Whether you choose lace, or fishnet tights, you’ll be ready to go from the cubicle to the costume party with this frilly addition. Tip: Pair over the knee boots with your stockings to maximize drama.

Mask or Headpiece

The easiest way to transform your work attire into a Halloween costume is to bring a mask or headpiece. I could definitely pass for the Wicked Witch of the West with a black pointy hat in this ensemble! Instead I opted for the foxy route incorporating this face mask. Order your Halloween getup from Charlotte Russe by Sunday Oct. 22nd to receive your order by Oct 31st via standard delivery!

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Top (similar here) c/o | Skirt c/o | Stockings | Boots (similar here) | Mask c/o | Stockings

Thank you to Valentina Bay Photography for capturing the moment and to Charlotte Russe for bringing you this post. All Opinions are my own.

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Today we showcase cropped flare jeans from Charlotte Russe. They are just as functional as they are cute. Featuring a mid-rise waist and stretch fabric design, these cropped jeans are suitable for breakfast or happy hour. I know I am not the only woman who sometimes “fluffs up” her jeans in the dryer mid-wear. Well, I am happy to report that they did not stretch out or bag at the knees after breakfast or the bar. I am not sure that I can say more about a pair of cropped jeans that are under $50 other than, you should buy them!

So how do you style cropped jeans, you may ask? The answer is rather simple: the same way you dress a full length pair! With the embroidery craze in full affect, consider topping your fall ensemble with an embellished item like this. This moto style jacket effortlessly adds a feminine touch to your edgy ensemble. I took it one step further by incorporating a purple peplum top and gold-trim booties. How do you style your cropped denim? I would love to hear your ideas!

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Top c/o | Cropped Jeans c/o | Jacket (Plus size here) c/o | Booties c/o | Necklace c/o

Thank you to Valentina Bay Photography for capturing the moment and to Charlotte Russe for sponsoring this post. All opinions are my own.

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