Friday Favorites (Summer Edition)

Today we're celebrating the first day of June and summer is right around the corner, of course you wouldn't think that with all the rain that keeps falling in Miami.

But I'm not going to let any of this rain or gloominess keep me from thinking about the glorious time that's up ahead: summer!

What's there not to love about summer? If I could rule the universe and control the weather, it would be summertime all year round.

Today's Friday faves section is dedicated to all things summer!

Fave One Piece Swimsuit:

Front

Back

This boho glam fringe bikini will transport you back to the '70s! There's a teal version of it and it's ah-mazing!

Favorite Sunnies:

Protect your eyes from harmful rays with this pair of Dolce & Gabbana sunnies in gold and clear. Talk about looking luxe!

Favorite Summer Dress:

Summer temperatures will rise, so make sure you have a dress that will help you stay cool, while looking fabulous. This open back maxi dress does the trick!

Favorite Summer Jams:

It's not summer unless you have the perfect playlist on your iPod. These are my must-play summer songs:

• Steal My Sunshine by Len
• Summertime by Will Smith and DJ Jazzy Jeff 
• Call Me Maybe- Carly Rae Jepsen
• Beautiful by Snoop Dogg and Pharrell
• All Summer Long- Kid Rock

Favorite Summer Colors:

Coral

Turquoise Blue

Hot Pink

Favorite Summer Accessories:

Mystique Thong Sandals

Amrita Singh Bangles

 

La Plage Tote from Henri Bendel

Favorite Summer Protection Must-Haves:

Neutrogena Healthy Defense Daily Moisturizer

Neutrogena Wet Skin Sunblock Lotion

 

Loccitane Summer Protection Sun Hair Mist

 

Nivea's A Kiss of Shine Natural Glossy Lip

I have a feeling it's going to be a great summer!

Make sure you stay hydrated by drinking tons of water and protect yourself from the harmful sunrays.

xo

GTG

"Every summer has a story." - Unknown Author



Friday Faves 4/27/12

This week has been insanely busy, but finally it's Friday and here are my favorite things of the week:

Favorite Piece of Jewelry:

I don't really like rosaries as accessories, but this is a beautiful piece inspired by a rosary. This Pamela Love necklace can be worn on its own or with other similar pieces for a layered look.


Favorite Color:

Of course most of my favorite shades nowadays come in the  form of nail lacquer, but take this hot pink shade (OPI Pink Flamenco), how can you not love it?


Favorite Comfy Wedges:

Wedges are a must in the spring and summer seasons, therefore you can never have enough pairs. I tried on these Jessica Simpson wedges and had to buy them as my everyday wedge for their comfort and height.

It's so rare when you find both height and comfort in one pair of shoes.


Favorite Discovery:

I can't say enough good things about Birchbox, it literally turns me on to new things. I'm completely obsessing over this Befine exfoliating cleanser made out of brown sugar, almond oil, oat and ginger extracts. It's completely natural and smells amazing!


Favorite Thing:

Perhaps my most favorite thing of the week was getting my first set of Your Go-to-Gal business cards!

I love them. What do you think?

And keep your eyes open for the official GTG stamp of approval coming soon!


I hope you all have a fabulous and safe weekend. Catch ya next Friday!

xo

Friday Favorites for 6/17/2011

Welcome back to my weekly installment. This has been a long weekend, but TGIF!

Check out my faves this week:

Favorite Gadget: I had been stuck with the same phone for over a year and it was time for an upgrade. The new HTC Sensation was released earlier this week, and I couldn't be happier to have gone with this phone. I'm an Android girl and this phone is  super blazing fast ! I <3 technology.

Favorite Dessert: Churros from El Vato in Brickell.

I'm not a huge churros fan, but this week I went to this new Mexican spot in Brickell for lunch and I checked in using Foursquare. I immediately received a tweet from the restaurant urging me to try their coveted churros dessert before leaving ( the power of social media!) I did and I was delighted. The picture above is not the picture of the actual churros, but I lost access to my previous pictures, after getting a new phone.

Back to the churros--These churros were sweet, salty and crunchy all at the same time (I love foods with different textures and flavors because it's like a small explosion in your mouth.) This is a delicious GTG-approved treat.

Favorite Summer Series: Pretty Little Liars is back on ABC Family and it's looking better than ever. I know this is a show targeted at a much younger population, but with its riveting and unexpected plots, lies, scandals and mystery--it's really the must see show of the summer.

This week's favorites is a little shorter, but I'm working hard on my sunglasses post, which will be up soon. I hope you all make the msot of your weekend.

xoxo
Your GTG

Friday Favorites for 6/10/11

Another week has come and gone by.

And these are my favorite things of this week:

Favorite Purchase: What girl doesn't love to get free stuff? I know I do, so when I got this month's coupon for a free panty from Victoria's Secret, I was there like a bear who needed some underwear. I also received a $10 coupon off any bra, so I had to take advantage of that after falling in love with the lingerie company's new balconet bra collection.

Favorite Lo-Cal Cocktail: On a lunch date with my bestie, we decided to hit up TGIF's on a Saturday afternoon and I saw a skinny margarita on the menu that only has 130 cals. I ordered one on the rocks and was pleasantly surprised by just how yummy it was, so this is now a GTG approved drink.

Favorite Discovery: For someone who is trying hard to be on a diet, I have been eating out a lot, and I mostly blame the fact that I work in Brickell, oh and that I hate  my job so much that I feel the need to go out to lunch every single day. This week I discovered Rice House of Kabob, a Persian restaurant that kicks Pasha's ass. Their meat is fresh and tender and they have awesome lunch specials that start at $8.49.

Favorite Polish: This week I was in dire need of a pedicure, so I visited my local Sally's Beauty supply store and found this orangy red color called Clambake from Essie. I really really love this color and it's great for the summer time.

Favorite New Show: He's back! Mr. Ami James is back and this time he's in my favorite city in the world, New York for the new Miami Ink spin-off: NY Ink. This is one talented man who knows what he wants and goes after it. I highly recommend this show if you're into tats.

We have less than 2 hours to go to kick start the weekend. Hope you all enjoy it. Until next week!

-xoxo Your GTG

Friday Favorites

Friday, June 3, 2011

TGIF--we're now a few hours away from the weekend and here are my favorite things of the week:

Favorite Feather Accessory: My new handmade white striped grizzly rooster feather earrings made by Talia from Rok-it-inc. She custom makes feather hair extensions and earrings, and is branching out to necklaces very soon. This is a great way to obtain unique pieces that you won't find everywhere.


Favorite Highlight: Watching The Miami Heat take Game 1 of the NBA Finals. Dwyane Wade and co. were on fire.

SN: They also played great in game 2 it's just a shame that they lost it towards the end, but we'll be back strong for Game 3 because this is the year of the Heat.

Favorite Foods: Smithwick's Mini Burgers topped with their specialty, Guinness mayo from Fado Irish Pub. Pair the mini burgers with a Guinness draft and it's the perfect lunch.

Favorite Platforms: I'm literally running to my nearest Steve Madden this weekend and grabbing these pretty little things in a size 7. These gold Shazzams platforms are a great accessory to pulling off any 70s inspired wardrobe. And they give you about an extra 5 inches of height. LOVE!


Favorite Movie Experience: My boyfriend and I are huge fans of CineBistro in Dolphin Mall. We just love to wine and dine, as we watch a good flick. This past week, we caught Bridesmaids, which is hilarious and adorable and we had a great time. When you're there don't forget to order the white bean hummus dip or the ham croquettas with a glass of wine.

Til' next week dolls!

xoxo,

Your GTG

Friday Favorites

Friday, May 27, 2011

Here are my favorite things from this week:

Favorite Summer Beverage: Fresh white raspberry iced tea. It's the perfect recipe to quench your thirst on these hot summer days.

Favorite News Story: As sad and devastating as the tornado in Joplin was, it's also nice to hear such a heart-warming story about the Superdog, who crawled back to its owners home with his two broken legs.


Favorite Quote: "My great wish for all of you who have allowed me to honor my calling through this show is that you carry whatever you're supposed to be doing, carry that forward and don't waste any more time. Start embracing the life that is calling you and use your life to serve the world." Oprah.

Oprah has always been an inspiration to me. I can only dream of doing half of the things that she has done because aside from writing and fashion, I really want to help others on the same level that Oprah did.

These last words that she said during her farewell show are the words that I will carry with me every day for the rest of my life. Anytime that I feel like quitting, I'm going to remember her words and keep fighting for my dreams.

Favorite Fortune:

Favorite Tune: She Ain't You by Chris Brown-- Loving the MJ beat

Friday Favorites

Friday, May 20, 2011


Taking a cue from the fabulous Lauren Conrad, whose website I adore, I'm starting my very own "Friday Favorites" section. So every Friday I will write about my favorite things of the week.

I hope you enjoy this cute and simple weekly post from yours truly, and I invite you to let me know what your favorite things of the week are.

Favorite YouTube video: Greatest Marriage Proposal Ever- I sobbed more than the bride to be when I saw this video because it's so touching!

Favorite Summer Makeup Kit: During the warm summer months, we love to show off our tan, which means that our usual makeup may not match our present skin color, so I have found this great makeup kit that includes all things bronzed for that perfect summer look from Too Faced at Sephora.

Favorite Accessory: MK Charlton Crossbody Bag in vanilla is the perfect accessory for any of your summer trips and despite its small size, it's actually very roomy.

Favorite Perfume of the Moment: Daisy Eau So Fresh is the lighter and more whimiscal version of the original Daisy. This Daisy has notes of raspberry, plum and wild rose. The bottle has also been revamped and I promise that the smell alone will take you a happy place.

Favorite Destination to wish I were at: Bora Bora--no need for explanation.


Just thinking of all my favorite things, as the work week closes always helps to put a smile on my face, so I encourage you take a moment and do the same thing.


Sending good vibes you're way!


Wishing you a happy weekend!


xOxO-- Your GTG

"Write it on your heart that every day is the best day in the year."- Ralph Waldo Emerson