Saturday, September 7, 2013
Friday, September 6, 2013
Friday Fun Love: Weekend To Remember
I think we all want a weekend to remember in our marriage, don't we? Creating memories is my favorite part of my marriage. Unfortunately for some marriages, the memories we create are not always good. When I get older and look back on my life, I want to be able to say that I had more great moments in my marriage than bad. The truth is, sometimes creating great memories take more effort. Let's not grow lazy in our relationships, instead let's be proactive. A great way to start is by signing up for a Weekend To Remember event. My husband and I have attended a few of these events and each time we are amazed at the outcome. Each time we grow closer together, we discover new things about each other, we get to have time away to focus on each other and escape from life for a bit. Your relationship is worth taking time for!
For more information on the Weekend to Remember events, check out the website below
http://www.familylife.com/events/featured-events/weekend-to-remember
Thursday, September 5, 2013
Thursday Thoughts: Royal Affair
With labor day behind us, it is hard not to
be sad about saying goodbye to summertime. However, there’s always that one collection
that makes us hopeful for a very fashionable fall. I gotta say that this year
Dolce &Gabbana did the job for me.
With a highly embellished and regal collection that even
included beautiful crowns, and I’m sure was inspired by little prince
George, Dolce & Gabbana sure showed
us that you don’t have to be a royal to dress like one; and even better,
some more pocket friendly stores like Joie and Topshop show us that you don’t
even have to spend like one.
Article by Tatiana Carmona Y.
Dolce & Gabanna F/W 2014 Topshop Necklace $90
TopShop Embellished Top $90 
Joie Embellished Top $368Wednesday, September 4, 2013
Wednesday Wardrobe: Beanies
I am so excited for fall! Beanies are one of my favorite accessories, they had color to any outfit. I group beanies into two categories: Light weight and heavy weight. Light weight is worn more as a fashion accessory and can be worn all day. Heavy weight is worn more for a purpose to keep you warm. It's hard to wear heavy weight beanies as a fashion accessory all day, especially inside. However, no matter your location, you can still enjoy beanies! Here are a few of the fall must haves!
Tip: Use bobby pins if you are having a hard time keeping the beanie on.
Tip: Use bobby pins if you are having a hard time keeping the beanie on.
Tuesday, September 3, 2013
Tuesday Treasures: Francesca's
You know that feeling that you get when you walk into your favorite store? You automatically smile, feel happy, feel inspired and love life? Yep! That's how I feel when I walk into Francesca's. What I love about Francesca's is that it feels like a one of a kind boutique. I also love that it has unique gift items. When shopping for others, instead of buying apparel (because you might not know their size) give a cute gift item. Here are some of Francesca's best sellers.
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| http://www.francescas.com |
Why not add a few accessories to your gift purchases. Here are my top picks!
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| http://www.francescas.com |
Friday, August 30, 2013
Friday Fun Love: How to Fight Fair
What I have noticed over the course of 6 years of marriage is that how you fight is the life and breath of a relationship. Let's be honest, EVERY couple fights or has disagreements. If you don't, then someone in the relationship is not being themselves. As a result, it can lead to one spouse always giving in to the other spouse, which they will eventually have enough of that and blow up one-day.
Since we know we all fight...then how to do fight in a way that won't be damaging to the relationship? Well here are some of the tips I have learned from books and or learning the hard way.
- Don't say YOU, always say I or me. Example, "You always do this" Instead say "When this happens, it makes me feel____". By approaching things this way, it will allow your spouse an opportunity to respond instead of feeling attacked. Men typically will shut down when they feel attacked. If you want your husband to respond to you and engage in the conversation, then make sure you are using your words wisely.
-Try to stop and think for a second... is this fight really worth jeopardizing the health of our relationship? Half the time we fight because we get emotionally charged about something. If we would take a second to really think about what we are fighting about, we would realize maybe it is just best to let it go. Being right is not always what is right for the relationship.
-Watch the tone in your voice. It is hard for the fight to turn into yelling if one spouse stays calm. If you start to raise your voice then your spouse will counter that by raising their voice even higher. Before long, you both won't be able to hear what you are even saying. Yelling turns into anger and anger turns into things being said that you don't mean. Once this happens, it can be VERY dangerous for the relationship. It is best to try and stay calm and talk about how you feel instead of yell it. It's not what you say, it's how you say it.
It all comes down to taking the emotion out of the moment and trying to think logical about the situation (instead of acting out based on how we feel). I know that is hard to do sometimes but it is like anything else, if we practice a lot at it then eventually we will become better at it. That logical reaction will become more of our forefront thought in the heat of the moment.
Just remember, the goal of our relationships is to grow closer together not apart. So everything you do either brings you one step closer or one step further apart.
Thursday, August 29, 2013
Thursday Thoughts: What do you think about a LULULEMON warehouse SALE?!
Exciting for people who love yoga and live in the Los Angeles area. Check out the sale in September to get great deals on pants, accessories, tops and more!
WHEN:
September 13, 2013 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
September 14, 2013 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
September 15, 2013 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
WHERE:
Lululemon Athletica Warehouse Sale at the LA Convention Center
1201 S. Figueroa Street
Los Angeles, California 90015, CA 90015
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| http://www.warehouseweekends.com/2013/09/lululemon-warehouse-sale-august-2013.html |
WHEN:
September 13, 2013 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
September 14, 2013 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
September 15, 2013 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
WHERE:
Lululemon Athletica Warehouse Sale at the LA Convention Center
1201 S. Figueroa Street
Los Angeles, California 90015, CA 90015
Brand website: www.lululemon.com
Tuesday, August 27, 2013
Tuesday Treasures: Home Goods
Who is #HomeGoodsHappy? I am! Today I went to home goods and got cookware and some cute containers for my dog food. I love this store, the products are good quality at a good price. I love that every time I go, I never know what I am going to find.
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| http://www.homegoods.com/blog/category/all/page/2/ |
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| http://www.homegoods.com/blog/category/all/ |
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| http://www.homegoods.com/blog/2013/06/18/fashion-to-furniture-blue-yellow-white/ |
Monday, August 26, 2013
Monday Moment Insider: Azadeh Riaz
I got the opportunity to interview Azadeh Riaz from AZADEH for The Los Angeles Fashion Magazine. Click below to see the interview and learn about the insider secrets of starting her own collection!
http://www.thelosangelesfashion.com/2013/08/24/azadeh-riaz-of-azadeh
http://www.thelosangelesfashion.com/2013/08/24/azadeh-riaz-of-azadeh
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| AZADEH |
Friday, August 23, 2013
Friday Fun Love- “The 5 love languages”
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| http://www.5lovelanguages.com/ |
Since my husband is a Marriage and Family Therapist, he
knows a lot about relationships and the right steps to take to maintain them.
We read a lot of marriage books; attend a lot of workshops and couple retreats.
We get asked questions all the time, so I thought I would start sharing our
experiences and information with you.
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| Joe and Tosha Clemens |
Have you ever heard of the book, “The five love languages”?
It is my favorite relationship book. I think because it personally affected me
the most out of any book I have read. When Joe and I first got married, I
noticed something was bothering me about our relationship but I couldn't put a
finger on it. After reading the book, I realized that the issue was that we weren't
fulfilling each other’s love language. Let me explain a little bit more about
what this means….We all have a primary way that we want to receive love as well
as how we give love. Sometimes the way you show it and the way you give it is
the same and sometimes it is different. For me, I enjoy showing love to my husband by
physically touch, a kiss, a hug and holding hands. I like to receive love by
him giving me words of affirmation. Example, him telling me he loves me. I need
to hear the words, not assume that I should already know. Or in the beginning
of our marriage, he would show me he loved me by doing things for me, “acts of
service”. Like, washing my car or taking
out the trash. Don’t get me wrong, I love those things but those are just added
bonuses, what I really need is him to tell me how he feels verbally.
If you feel like you would like to take your relationship to
the next level and develop real intimacy then I would highly recommend reading
this book. To give you a better idea,
you will learn about these 5 languages: words
of affirmation, physical touch, gifts, quality time and acts of service.
After reading it, you will discover that we all need all of these in our
relationship but one will stick out to you more than the others, and you will
also discover the same for your spouse. Marriage can be a beautiful thing as
long as we are willing to work for it!
See below for the book and for more information see the website below:
Thursday, August 22, 2013
Nitty Gritty Fashion- New Name, New direction
This site will continue to be focused on fashion, I am just
dedicating more time to the site and adding new exciting topics. The new format
is listed below
Monday Moment s Inside :
“Behind the scenes”, showcasing
someone in the fashion industry, giving you a better look into the world of
fashion.
Tuesday Treasures:
Showcasing must have products,
items on sale, what is trendy and where to shop.
Wednesday Wardrobe:
A look into my style, my
inspiration and my closet.
Thursday Thoughts:
Showcasing what is going on in the
fashion industry, events, designer highlights and fashion shows.
Friday Fun Love:
The new addition to the site is
the relationship column. Since my husband is a Marriage and Family Therapist,
we have learned a lot about relationships and I am excited to start sharing
that information with you!
Wednesday, August 21, 2013
Ready for Magic?
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| http://www.magiconline.com/wwd-magic |
Magic is one of the highlights of the year for the fashion
industry. Buyers and fashion professionals from all over the world come out to
Las Vegas to attend this tradeshow. Buyers are excited to see new trends being
showcased in the market as well as what products they can buy for their stores.
This is equally an exciting time for exhibitors. If you are a fashion brand
that sells to different stores and boutiques then setting up a booth at magic
can be a great way to take your business to the next level. Thousands of buyers
will walk the floors of the show and get a chance to see what your brand is all
about. I have attended this show many times as a buyer looking for new products
and new vendors to partner with. What I enjoy the most is getting to meet new
people, attending the seminars (in which you learn more about what is currently
going on in the industry), as well as people watch. I love seeing what everyone
is wearing! Today is the last day of the event. Here are some of the highlights.
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| http://www.magiconline.com/wwd-magic?page=0%2C4 |
To learn more about magic, you can see the website below.
Monday, August 19, 2013
Insider Secrets with Bebe Designer: Dolly Aquino
When I started fashion school, I had no idea that I would meet such a
great friend! Dolly and I took the same major at FIDM and shared a lot of
experiences together. She is a great designer and I am excited that she is
sharing some of her insider secrets with us today!
Name:
Dolly Aquino
Company
you work for: bebe
What
do you do for this company: Associate Designer:
Day/Evening Dresses
Did
you go to fashion school: Yes. FIDM; Los Angeles
How
did you get started in this industry: I made the right friend, Tosha Cole Clemens. =) She asked if I was
interested in interviewing with the company she was working with weeks before
graduation and I couldn’t say no. This was my first job in the industry and
currently with the company.
What
are the best and worst things about your job? Best part is the hands on creativity. I get to create garments to fit
our very sexy and sophisticated woman. Looking at colors, fabrics, random
scenery/objects everywhere is what inspires us all. Worst part is all the
deadlines we have to meet AND data entry into our system. The non-creative
stuff. *hehe
What is a
typical day like? It’s a different day every day. No day is the same as
the last. There’s no downtime. We’re constantly researching trends, sketching,
entering data into our system, communicating with vendors on a daily basis,
trying protos samples on models before a presentation. It’s all fast paced and
I love it.
What are some
of your greatest accomplishments? Thus far, seeing the dresses I’ve designed being worn on all types of
women is a great accomplishment. It’s an awesome feeling to know that my work
is appreciated and my work makes these women feel sexy/ beautiful.
What’s
your philosophy of life? Find a job you love and you’ll never work a day in your
life.
See
some of Dolly’s designs below:
ON NEWS
REPORTER
(LONG SLEEVE VERSION)
ON A CONTESTANT ON THE XFACTOR
ON REALITY TV STAR JWOWW
ON DANCING WITH THE STAR CHERYL BURKE
ON ACTRESS MAI DAVIKA HOORNE IN THAI COSMO
BLACK VERSION
HONEY DEW VERSION ON DIFFERENT WOMEN
Tuesday, August 13, 2013
Fashion Insider
Tuesday Teaser: Starting soon I will be showcasing and interviewing different people within the fashion industry. You will get to see behind the scenes of what they do and how they got to where they are today! Stay tuned....
Wednesday, August 7, 2013
Lime Green Loves
Fun Fact: Lime green is my favorite color, so much so that I had to have my wedding ring lime! The color makes me smile. Here are some fun beautiful pieces that have inspired me. I know some people think this color is hard to wear or it is to bold but if you pair it with the right pieces then you can't go wrong.
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