Charlene Gonzalez

Are you ready for some summer beach fun!?
Beach blanket, Check.
Bathing suit, Check.
Sunscreen, Check.
Towel, Check.

¿Estás preparada para ir a la playa este verano?
Sabana de playa, Listo.
Traje de baño, Listo.
Protector solar, Listo.
Toalla, Listo.

Funny but sad reality, I live so close to the beach but rarely get the chance to go! Summer is here which gives me the perfect excuse for a beach escape and some much needed vitamin D.I’m not sure why but when it comes to swimwear I’ve been opting for one piece suits. (OK, OK I lied I’m pretty sure why. I’ve been sinning by eating lots of junk food and I have a few chichos. ) Besides, you don’t need a two-piece for a steamy beach look.

Curioso hecho pero triste realidad, vivo tan cerca de la playa pero rara la vez tengo la oportunidad de ir. El verano oficialmente llego, lo que me da la excusa perfecta para un escape a la playa y para recibir un poco de vitamina D. No estoy seguro por qué, pero cuando se trata de trajes de baño, últimamente he optado por utilizar estilos de una pieza. (Está bien, está bien, mentí, estoy bastante seguro el por qué. He estado pecando al comer mucha comida chatarra y tengo chichos.) Además, no necesitas un bikini de dos piezas para lucir sexy en la playa.

If you’ve been searching for something flirty, feminine and sexy to slip into at the beach Puerto Rican designer Alba Enid has many exclusive and unique pieces. This black deep V-neckline suit is one of my favorite designs. With total confidence and body positivism I even showed off a little sideboob for some extra beach hotness. One-piece designs like this one will be sure to dazzle other beach-goers or a hot Zac Efron look alike lifeguard (I wish).

Si has estado buscando un traje de baño coqueto, femenino y sexy para lucir en la playa, la diseñadora puertorriqueña Alba Enid tiene una variedad de piezas exclusivas y únicas. Este traje negro con escote en V profundo es uno de mis diseños favoritos. Mostrando completa seguridad y confianza en mí misma hasta mostro un poco de “side boob” añadiéndole al calor de la playa. Diseños de una sola pieza como este seguramente deslumbrarán a otros bañistas o a un salvavidas guapo como Zac Efron (Las ganas mías).

When it comes to beach essentials a cute beach blanket that compliments your suit is a must. I’m fully obsessed with my mandala black and white beach blanket from Hectik by Natalia. If you want to lay on the beach in style with a trendy beach blanket there are various designs available at https://hectikbynatalia.com/collections/beach-blankets. After shopping, during your checkout be sure to use my code “Lovely”.

Cuando se trata de artículos esenciales de playa, una linda sabana que complementa tu traje es imprescindible. Estoy obsesionada con mi manta de playa mándala en blanco y negro de Hectik by Natalia. Si deseas descansar en la playa con estilo luciendo una elegante manta de playa como esta, hay varios diseños disponibles en https://hectikbynatalia.com/collections/beach-blankets Después de comprar, durante el proceso de pago, asegúrate de usar mi código “Lovely”.

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Charlene Gonzalez

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FIFA World Cup 2018 Fashion

June 14, 2018

FIFA fever has officially begun as the World Cup 2018 initiates in Russia on June 14th. I’m a full-on World Cup fan and it’s been a long 4 years of waiting for this huge event. Soccer is the world’s most popular sport. It’s the only sport that unites people from all over the world as one despite religion, country, culture or beliefs.

La fiebre de la FIFA oficialmente comenzó mientras se inicia la Copa Mundial 2018 en Rusia el 14 de Junio. Soy una gran fanática de la Copa del Mundo y han pasado 4 largos años esperando este gran evento. El fútbol es el deporte más popular del mundo. Es el único deporte que une a personas de todo el mundo como uno a pesar de la religión, el país, la cultura o las creencias.

What are you wearing to watch the games? Now is the perfect time to look to soccer fashion for some inspiration. There’s so much to choose from, team jerseys, t-shirts jackets and more. Jackets are more of my thing.

¿Qué atuendo lucirás para ver los juegos? Ahora es el momento perfecto para admirar la moda del fútbol en busca de inspiración. Hay tanto para elegir, camisetas de equipo, chaquetas y más. Las chaquetas son más mi estilo.

If you’d like to make a unique and fashionable statement to celebrate the World Cup consider checking out www.vault04.com FIFA team jackets collection. They are trendy, slim fit, zipper up and can be styled in various ways. You can use my special code “lovely” to shop.

Si deseas hacer una declaración única de moda para celebrar la Copa del Mundo, considera la colección de chaquetas FIFA disponibles en www.vault04.com. Son modernos, ajustados, con zipper y se pueden combinar de varias maneras. Puedes usar mi código especial “Lovely” para comprar.

For this year’s FIFA Fashion edition I teamed up with Juan Ocasio from NH Challenge to present a his & her look. Juan’s wearing Spain’s Team Jacket (though he’s actually rooting for Germany). He styled his jacket with slim denim jeans and Adidas sneaks accomplishing a casual but trendy look. While I opted to wear Argentina’s team jacket with high waisted shorts and white heels creating a more girly chic ensemble.

Para la edición de la FIFA “Fashion” de este año me uní a Juan Ocasio de NH Challenge para presentar opciones de estilo para chicas & chicos. Juan luce la chaqueta del equipo de España (aunque en realidad él es fan de Alemania). Él combino su chaqueta con mahonés pegados y tenis de Adidas logrando un aspecto casual pero moderno. que yo opté por usar la chaqueta del equipo argentino con pantalones cortos de talle alto y tacones blancos, creando un conjunto más femenino.

Believe it or not soccer and fashion go hand in hand. Within the teams many of the players are known for their great fashion sense. One of my favorite players from Portugal who has impeccable style and even has his own fashion line is Cristiano Ronaldo.

Lo creas o no, el fútbol y la moda van de la mano. Dentro de los equipos, muchos de los jugadores son conocidos por su gran sentido de la moda. Uno de mis jugadores favoritos de Portugal tiene un estilo impecable e incluso tiene su propia línea de moda y es Cristiano Ronaldo.

The FIFA World Cup offers fans a way into discovering their favorite players not just for their athletic career, but also as very stylish guys. Fans gain inspo from these players not only from their successful sports careers but from their fashion style as well. Who do you think is the most stylish football player?

La Copa Mundial de la FIFA le ofrece a los fanáticos una manera de conocer a sus jugadores favoritos más allá de su carrera atlética, sino también como muchachos con estilo. Los fanáticos obtienen inspiración de estos jugadores no solo por sus exitosas carreras deportivas sino también de su estilo de moda. ¿Quién crees que es el jugador de fútbol con más estilo?

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Charlene Gonzalez

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Luis Fonsi: Love and Dance World Tour

June 12, 2018June 13, 2018

For as long as I can remember I’ve been a devoted Luis Fonsi fan. Despacito has become a worldwide hit but my favorite songs were launched way back in the beginning of his career. Like for example “Si tu quisieras”, “Aunque Estes Con El” “Se Supone” “Quien te dijo eso” Seria Facil” “Aprendi”…….this list of fav romantic and cheesy songs can go on and on.

Desde que puedo recordar siempre he sido fanática devota de Luis Fonsi. Despacito es un éxito mundial pero mis temas favoritos provienen del comienzo de su carrera; “Si tu quisieras”, “Aunque Estés Con El” “Se Supone” “Quien te dijo eso” Seria Fácil” “Aprendí” y mi lista de canciones románticas y cursi puede continuar.

Fonsi recently celebrated two concerts in Puerto Rico. To my great surprise I was personally invited by his PR team to enjoy his epic show. Did I cry when I received the invite? Yes I did. His entire concert was a surreal experience I got to enjoy with sister and brother-in-law. Every time I get to see Luis Fonsi live it’s an incredible goosebumps-all-over-my- body experience.

Fonsi recientemente celebro 2 concierto en Puerto Rico. Para mi gran sorpresa el equipo de publicidad me invito para poder disfrutar su concierto del sábado. Llore cuando me invitaron? Si. Para mí fue una experiencia irreal que puede disfrutar junto a mi hermana y cuñado. Cada vez que puedo ver a Luis Fonsi en vivo es una experiencia para pelos e increíble.

During his concert he performed all of his hits. Fonsi also performed a new Caribbean-dance-styled song titled Calypso. This song will officially be launched on June 15^th and I know it’s going to be another hit.

Durante el concierto el canto todos sus éxitos. Fonsi también presento su nuevo tema “Calypso” que tiene un estilo caribeño y es muy bailable. Este tema oficialmente se lanzara el 15 de junio y sé que será otra gran éxito.

Fonsi though my fantasies of being your wife never became a reality I’ll always be your number fan.

Fonsi, aunque mis fantasías de ser tu esposa no se hicieron realidad pero siempre ser tu fan número uno.

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Charlene Gonzalez

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Borikua’s Brunch

June 11, 2018June 12, 2018

In case you didn’t know I have a serious obsession with brunch. My favorite meal of the day is breakfast. I can happily eat an omelet for lunch and pancakes with bacon for dinner.

Por si aún no lo sabias tengo una obsesión con el brunch. Mi comida favorita del día es el desayuno. Felizmente podría comer revoltillo para almuerzo y pancakes con bacón para cena.

Just the thought of eating a delicious brunch as I sip on mimosas gives me a foodgasm. Now, just imagine adding the touch of Puerto Rican flavor to brunch. Yes, a brunch complete with all of Puerto Rico’s most delicious flavors….. It’s heaven on earth. You’re probably thinking I’m exaggerating but I’m not. Such a place does exist.

Solo pensar en comer un brunch sabroso mientras tomo una mimosa me da escalofríos. Ahora, imagínate añadirle el toque del sabor puertorriqueño al brunch. Si, un brunch completo con todos los sabores deliciosos de Puerto Rico. Pensaras que exagero pero si existe tal lugar.

Recently a few friends and I went on a road trip to Hatillo, Puerto Rico where Borikuas Brunch & Bistro offered an influencer’s event to celebrate their preopening. Borikuas is full of flavorful enjoyment. Their exquisite and varied menu presents a grand variety of delicious treats which include coconut (coquito) french toast, sweet plantains wrapped in bacon, sausage hamburgers and more. The space is very comfortable and you’ll find many highlights celebrating Puerto Rican culture. The walls all phrased with many famous Puerto Rican quotes giving you a deeper sense of the islands culture.

Recientemente varias amistades y yo dimos una gira para el pueblo de Hatillo, Puerto Rico en donde ofrecieron una apertura exclusiva para influencers. En Borikuas disfrutaras de exquisitos sabores. El variado menú presenta muchas delicias que incluyen tostadas francesas de coquito, amarillos arropadas en bacón, hamburguesas de chorizo y mucho más. El espacio es muy cómodo y encontraras muchos detalles que resaltan la cultura puertorriqueña como nuestras frases más famosas.

Saraí Santana, me, Angélica López & Johanna Ponce

Nomar Rodriguez & Juan Ocasio de NH Challenge w/ Ángel Quiñónez (Borikuas Owner)

Be sure to visit Borikuas Brunch & Bistro, you will love it as much as I did. By the way, there are tons of beautiful

spots to stop and take great pictures on the way to Hatillo.

Asegúrate de visitar a Borikuas Brunch & Bistro, sé que te encantara. De hecho, hay muchos lugares hermosos para tomar fotos durante el camino hacia Hatillo.

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Charlene Gonzalez

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Oceans 8: A Celebration Of Women Empowerment

June 8, 2018

When women support each other, incredible things happen. There’s no doubt that when women unite forces they can accomplish anything even commit the perfect heist like in the newly released film Oceans 8.

Ocean’s 8 which has been officially released presents an A-list female cast starring Sandra Bullock, Cate Blanchette, Rihanne, Anne Hathaway,Sarah Paulson, Helena Bonham and Awkwafina.

In the film, Debbie Ocean (Sandra Bullock) has had half a decade to plan the perfect heist. When she’s officially released from jail she recruits a group of specialized ladies to help her complete the mission. The task is to steal the Toussaint, a $150 million diamond necklace from Cartier that will hang from the neck of Daphne Kluger (Anne Hathaway) at the Met Gala. The Met Gala is celebrated every year in May at New York’s Metropolitan Museum of Art. This event reunites the most famous celebrities and has high-grade security. Debbie Ocean and her team of women will perfectly execute an epic crime without a consequence.

Thanks to Warner Brothers I had the chance to enjoy the film during a VIP Premiere. Warner even sponsored the outfit I choose to where for the event, a gorgeous black and white dress from Ale Boutique. I also wore red lipstick for an extra touch of glam and color.

I can’t even explain how much I loved this film. It has everything from humor, fashion to women empowerment. This film proved one great reality, that when women unite to accomplish a mission they are successful, precise and make NO mistakes. If men were involved in a similar situation there would be deaths, violence, so many ridiculous mistakes to solve and they’d eventually need a woman’s help to clean up their mess. We women think about every detail and solve it successfully. Ocean’s 8 is proof of how powerful women are especially when they team up.

I highly recommend this film which is officially screening in all theaters.

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Charlene Gonzalez

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One on One with Nacho/ Uno a Uno Con Nacho

June 1, 2018June 7, 2018

Venezuelan singer Nacho recently visited Puerto Rico to promote his career as a solo artista y his new songs. Currently the remix of “No Te Vas” with Puerto Rican singers Wisin & Noriel is a total hit. Nacho is best known for integration in the duo “Chino y Nacho” but in 2017 each went their separate ways to pursue careers as soloist.

Nacho, el cantante Venezolana recientemente estuvo de visita en Puerto Rico para promover su carrera como solista y sus nuevos temas. Actualmente el remix de tu tema “No Te Vas” con los boricuas Wisin y Noriel es una mega hit. Nacho es mejor conocido por su integración en el dúo “Chino y Nacho” pero desde el 2017 se dividieron para comenzar sus carreras como solistas.

Before presenting himself at his meet & greet sponsored by La X I had the opportunity to sit and chat with Nacho about his career, life, passions and even fashion.

Previo a su meet & greet privado auspiciado por La X tuve la oportunidad de sentarme un rato con Nacho para charlar sobre su carrera, su vida, sus gustos hasta de moda hablamos.