This post is in collaboration with Cacique and Society Culinaria Do you want to create an edible centerpiece for your grown folk Halloween shindig but a little nervous about your artistic… Read More

This post is in collaboration with Adventist Health White Memorial.  As many of you know, I’ve been on a wellness journey and dealing with all of the complications that come… Read More

It’s that time of year again! Halloween, Day of the Dead, Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s. I created this Day of the Dead tutorial for boys for Mom.me a bit ago, and re… Read More

This post is collaboration with Neutrogena.  You all know that my home is pretty much a haven for Neutrogena products. When it comes to skincare, they just get it right. Their stuff d… Read More

I have not been able to focus on this blog or much of anything these days. I’ve been worried sick about my family in Puerto Rico. They live in a rural area in Aguada, which is located… Read More

It really just hit my son that he’s going to be a senior in high school in a few days. It’s the last year he will sit in class with his fellow classmates, throw a football on th… Read More

When your livelihood depends on your relevancy online and social media, it can be scary to take a break. Will you lose followers? Will brands notice that you’re MIA and not hire you?… Read More

This post is in collaboration with CLEAN & CLEAR and #WeAllGrow Latina Network. My son may not like to do dishes and I may need to remind him to take out the tr… Read More

Tweet: ‘I never dreamed about success. I worked for it.’ – Estee Lauder I love a good quote. Whether you’re a freelancer, business owner or solopreneur, we all need… Read More

One of the first clients in my solopreneur journey was Unique Batik, a Fair trade fashion company. Through them, I learned a great deal about ethical shopping and how it benefits artisans a… Read More

Are you OK? Did something happen? Is it me? Did I say or do something? As an extroverted introvert, these are the questions I’ve heard all of my life. Once my social bandwidth reached… Read More

Now that I’m over 40, my well-being and health is on my mind a lot more than it was when I was in my 20s and 30s. The biggest wake-up call was not being able to recover as quickly fro… Read More

The great thing about meditation is that you can do it anytime, anywhere and it’s free.  Meditation has many benefits. It helps to increase positive thoughts, improves concentrat… Read More

I’ve been working full-time from home for quite some time now. I would say I started somewhere around 2011. My son was about 12 years old. Even though my job had an office, I wa… Read More

I like to see myself as a pretty confident person. But let’s be honest, no one is 100% all the time. There are days I feel meh and fall into the rabbit hole of more meh. I have d… Read More

I try my best to post the most positive stories I can – despite how I may feel sometimes. I refuse to let a chronic pain issue defeat me but I have to admit – it’s ha… Read More

Coming down from a three day birthday celebration, which is something I haven’t done in a long time. Drinks (and dancing to 90s hip-hop) with friends, loved ones and a very special Hi… Read More

Meditation is not for everyone, and it’s especially hard if you find it difficult to do it without a bit of guidance. I know this because I’m one of those people. Although I pra… Read More

If you would’ve told me that I would feel (or even want to feel) sexy after 40 when I was in my 20s, I would have laughed. Anything over 40 seemed over the hill. But as they say, yout… Read More

I spend a lot of time in front of the computer for work. It feels so good to get dressed in something floral and off the shoulder to have brunch with friends. Or to celebrate them, like I d… Read More

We were recently treated to a savory dinner at barcito in DTLA (South Park, a few blocks east of Staples Center), and I need to tell you all about it. Because look at that drink. It was as… Read More

Excuse the some of the mess in here (and on my social) while I do a semi-rebrand. I say “semi” because much of the content will remain the same but you will see changes her… Read More

This post is in collaboration with Nakturnal. Thoughts and tips are my own.  As I mentioned in my last post, I’m no longer working full-time for another company. I decided to tak… Read More

Making a terrarium is so much fun and relaxing. Plus, they look beautiful so you can’t really go wrong making one and they’re easy to take care of no matter what climate you liv… Read More

I’ve been shopping at Urban Outfitters since I was in college (in the early 90s, eeek!). With every year that goes by, the customers and salespeople seem to get younger and younger, b… Read More

I’m ready to embrace summer in bright colors, patterns and flowy dresses. It’s a season that marks the beginning of a new chapter for me. After 6 years with #WeAllGrow Latina Ne… Read More

Last weekend, Toyota sent me on a staycation to Temecula to enjoy a glass of wine, food and music at the Temecula Valley Balloon & Wine Festival. I mean, how can anyone say no to that o… Read More

I have a lot in the works, so wearing easy peazy breezy clothes is top priority. Especially during the hot days coming up ahead in LA. I grabbed a few affordable pieces at Tobi for summer… Read More

Another Monday style post on a Tuesday, but I refused to open my laptop yesterday and I obviously didn’t have enough foresight to plan and schedule the post in advance. I’ve bee… Read More

When I was going through my divorce in 2007, my emotions had completely taken over me. And every time I allowed them to, I got increasingly disappointed in myself. I wasn’t consistentl… Read More

A few months ago, I was introduced to pranic healing by a fellow blogger who practices and offered to do a healing session with me. Intrigued, I agreed to it without really knowing what it… Read More

My style posts usually go up on Mondays but I have a few things going on (sorry to be vague for now) and I’m also seeing a new chiropractor whose treatments are kicking my butt. The t… Read More

It’s super important to keep your makeup brushes clean, as they can be a haven for dirt, debris, bacteria and dead skin cells (ew). If you’re not on a brush cleansing routine, i… Read More

This has to be by far the simplest recipe on the planet, but I actually do not like the taste of water and something needed to be done. Now before you say water doesn’t taste like any… Read More

I’ve been working hard to get at least 5 posts up a week. I wasn’t always able to do so before because of my list of work responsibilities coupled with parenting, life and home… Read More

This book was given to me by my mom when I was 18 years old during my high school graduation. In it was a letter she had written to me about her journey as my mother. Back then, I wasn&rsqu&helli…Read More

I strongly believe in rituals and the power of cleansing your space in order to achieve higher vibrations. I was raised Catholic after all. As a child, the smell of burning incense in churc… Read More

Every year, I do a Mother’s Day giveaway because I love my fellow mommies. Parenting is certainly not for the weak. From diapers, toddler tantrums, long homework nights, doctor visits… Read More

This former angsty Gen-Xer has officially embraced milennial blush. Because, why not. It’s so pretty! Ask me to wear pink when I lived in NYC, and the answer would have likely been no… Read More

In case you haven’t noticed, I’ve been blogging my heart out. So much to say and share, my friends. So much. I decided to bring back my weekly series – A week in pictures… Read More

Who knew that my naturopath’s advice about incorporating collagen into my diet would become the latest wellness craze. I have quite the team working with me to get my TMJ symptoms un… Read More

Are you trying to find your tribe? Looking for a group of sisters that speak to your soul? Are you over drama-filled people and inauthenticity? I hear you. I was there several years ago. In… Read More

As you know, I love jumpsuits. I think they’re chic, flattering and are great for taking the guess work out of “what am I going to wear?”. Well, my friends, I found a new… Read More

I love wearing heels but I’ve had to limit the amount of time I keep them on. My feet get swollen, my back starts to hurt and I have to carry flats with me most of the time. Le sigh… Read More

I’m going to sound cliché but age is state of mind. Yes, our bodies get older. Our hair turns gray. But the way we feel is all up to us.  Why being over 40 is awesome I w… Read More

L’Oreal Paris recently sent me their latest L’Oreal Paris Infallible Paints collection. I’ve been enjoying these products so much, I just had to do a post. Other than the p… Read More

Remember when I told you there will lots of new fun things on the blog? Well, a lot more DIY is one of those things. Simple, chic, do-it-yourself type of projects that you can do no matter y… Read More

I started this blog back in 2010. Back when bloggers were just realizing they can make a living off their own little corner of the internet. I had no idea what I was doing but I knew that I… Read More

When my TMJ disorder got really bad, soup became my best friend. Over the last couple of years my fiance and I have learned to create a variety of different stews, soups and purees packed w… Read More

Here is the one the outfits I wore to #WeAllGrow Summit 2017 in Long Beach (post coming soon!). I actually wore this on our first day to greet attendees who were headed out to field trips b… Read More

There’s no argument that Diego Rivera and Pablo Picasso are two of the most prolific artists of the 20th century. The Los Angeles County Museum of Art and Museo del Palacio de Bellas… Read More

Welcome to my rebranded blog! It’s still a work in progress but if you take a look around, you will see things have changed. For example, my boutique is a lot more visible and wi… Read More

I’m not going to start this post and pretend that there’s not an adorable furry guest in the photo who needs to approve all of my makeup remover picks, like this one from Neutro… Read More

I often get questions about my hair care routine, so I thought I would write a post about it in case you were wondering too. As you can tell from all of my pictures, I have a lot of hair. W… Read More

Chic, sexy and comfortable? It’s possible, my friends. It is possible. You know I’m all about modern, clean and effortless style. I don’t like a lot of fuss. You don&rsquo&helli…Read More

If you’ve ever been part of organizing a conference (or any large multi-day event, really) then I don’t need to tell you what the last few months have been like. Lots of long wo… Read More

It’s crunch time as we prepare for our 3rd annual #WeAllGrow Summit! I still have not picked out all of my outfits for this three day event starting on March 1st. One thing is for sur… Read More

Can I just wear  a poncho for the next few months? They’re always my go-to this time of year. During these months, LA tends to be cloudy and rainy, work is on overload as we prep… Read More

I’m about to show my age right now, but every time I see the words Love Letter I think of (and sing) Giggles’ song. Not familiar with it? OK. Moving on.  Babble recently in… Read More

Like I mentioned in this post, I’m going to share a lot more of what we eat and do around these parts to feed our soul. I also want to share how we keep it all as simple as… Read More

Like I mentioned in this post, I’m going to share a lot more of what we eat and do around these parts to feed our soul. I also want to share how we keep it all as simple as… Read More

I’m sticking to my word for 2017, my dear muses. Vivacious. And you know what that means? Ruffles, of course!  Let me tell you, it’s not an easy thing to stick to when TMJ… Read More

I love statement necklaces and chandelier earrings, but there’s also much to be said about delicate jewelry. Sometimes it’s all you need to add a touch of sophistication to your… Read More

I used to work at the Norton Simon Museum shortly after my move in 2004-05. I was a lecturer there for about 5-6 years. One of things I miss the most is their Asian and South Asian collect… Read More

How is it possible for a frayed hem to look chic? I spent my childhood avoiding it (because in the 80s we either cuffed our jeans or had the hem sewn), and now I’m wearing them with h… Read More

Over the years, I’ve come to appreciate Los Angeles winters. I was one of those native New Yorkers who missed the feeling of real seasons, magical snowfall and the chance to bundle up… Read More

Yesterday’s Women’s March in LA was everything I had hoped it would be and more. The energy of the crowd was positive, uplifting and empowering. When I got home and saw the news… Read More

I typically share my more dressier looks on the blog because, well, I actually don’t have a real reason why. I guess I felt that if I was going to go out of my way to shoot pics, it s… Read More

Live in LA? Love art? Can’t get enough Mexican food? Need ideas for a girls day out? I have two suggestions for you — Los Angeles County Museum of Art and Guelagetza Restaurant… Read More