Charlene Gonzalez

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

Outfit: Ale Boutique

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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.

Here’s my interview with Nacho so you can enjoy our chat.

Aquí les presento la entrevista para que sean testigos de lo que hablamos.

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Deadpool 2 Review

May 30, 2018June 7, 2018

If you still have seen Deadpool 2 portrayed by Ryan Reynolds I honestly don’t know what’s wrong with you. I waited to launch this review to make sure I didn’t destroy anyone’s life with spoilers. Honesty the second installment of Deadpool is absolutely epic.

Si aún no has visto la película Deadpool 2 protagonizada por el actor Ryan Reynolds honestamente no sé qué te pasa. Espere bastante tiempo para lanzar mi reseña para no destruirle la vida a nadie con algún spoiler. Honestamente la segunda instalación de Deadpool es absolutamente épica.

Deadpool is such a hilarious wisecrack. I’d definitely date him if he weren’t a fictional superhero. Wade Wilson has his own rules for everything including crime fighting. Though Deadpool may be fierce and violent his heart is full of passionate love for his fiancé. This strong love is the center of the film as Deadpool is faced with a tragic loss. Throughout the film Deapool tries to save a mutant boy Russell as he trys to find a new purpose for his life.

Deadpool es un personaje burlón con gran sentido de humor. Si el no fuera un superhéroe ficticio saldría con él en una cita. Wade Wilson tiene sus propias reglas en la vida hasta para batallar el crimen. Aunque él sea violento su corazón está lleno de amor por su prometida. Este amor es el centro de la película cuando Deadpool enfrenta una gran pérdida. Durante la película Deadpool intenta salvar un joven llamado Russell mientras trata de encontrarle un nuevo propósito a su vida.

This film is incredibly entertaining and hilarious. Ahhhh and I can’t forget to mention how hysterically funny the 2 ending credits are. So, if you haven’t seen the movie yet get your ass to the theater because Deadpool 2 has been out since May 15^th. I’ve seen it twice.

Esta peli es increíblemente entretenida y cómica. Ahhhh y no puede dejar de mencionar los créditos finales y te harán reventar de la risa. Si aún no has visto Deadpool corre al cine porque la película estreno el pasado 15 de mayo. Ya la he visto dos veces.

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Charlene Gonzalez

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Skinny Jeans Obsession

May 21, 2018May 22, 2018

Skinny jeans are my best friend. They’ve been with me through everything from amazing romantic dates, horrible “I need to get out the hell out of here” dates, epic and memorable events and even embarrassing moments. Skinny jeans are a staple that we’ve all worn for most of our lives and they’ll never ever go out of style.

Los mahonés skinny son mi mejor amiga. Han estado conmigo en todo momento desde citas románticas, citas horrorosas, eventos memorables e épicos y hasta momentos vergonzosos. Los mahonés skinny son una tendencia que hemos utilizado por la mayor parte de nuestra vida y jamás se irán de moda.

Now onto details about my look; If there’s anything I love more than skinny jeans are high waisted skinny jeans which give a gorgeous upgrade to a simple silhouette. To create a feminine casual-yet-dressy attire I simply wore a lace white bodysuit and rose-gold kitten heel stilettos.

Ahora nos vamos a los detalles del atuendo que les quiero presentar; Si hay algo que amo más que los mahonés skinny son los mahonés skinny de cintura alta los cuales te dan una hermosa silueta. Para creer un atuendo femenino, casual con un toque de elegancia lucí un bodysuit de encaje blanco y unos zapatos metálicos de oro rosado.

I honestly own so many pairs of skinny jeans. Besides being comfy you can dress them up or opt for a more casual look. They are so easy wear and versatile. How do you like to style your skinny jeans?

Honestamente soy dueña de muchos mahonés skinny. Además de ser cómodos los puedes lucir elegantemente u optar por un look más casual. Como te gusta lucir tu mahonés skinny?

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Life’s A Beach

March 31, 2018April 1, 2018

When I think about spring break I automatically think about the beach, golden sand, palm trees and waves. Beautiful tropical destinations are my source of inspiration and tranquility. The beach is my go-to spot to destress. There is nothing more freeing than walking barefoot on the sand and the soothing sound of the waves. Thank goodness I live on a beautiful Caribbean island where my beach getaway is just minutes away from home.

Cuando pienso en las vacaciones de primavera automáticamente pienso en la playa, arena, palmas y olas. Hermosos destinos tropicales son la fuente de mi inspiración y tranquilidad. La playa es mi lugar ideal para liberar el estrés. No hay nada más libre que caminar descalza en la arena y escuchar el sonido de las olas. Afortunadamente vivo en una bella isla caribeña donde la playa está a solo minutos de mi casa.

Just a bit more than 6 months ago Puerto Rico was devastated by Hurricane Maria which ravaged through the island causing total damage. In this destruction the beaches were also wrecked. Though beaches still have a bit of damage it doesn’t stop anyone from visiting and enjoying a one of kind tropical paradise. Puerto Ricans love to enjoy life and our beaches are our #1 escape.

Hace un poco más de un mes Puerto Rico fue devastado por el huracán María que arraso por la isla causando muchos daños. Las playas también fueron destrozadas. Aunque las playas aún tienen pocos daños eso no impide que se pueden disfrutar. A los puertorriqueños nos encanta disfrutar la vida y nuestras playas son nuestro escape #1.

Visiting the beach on spring break was so liberating and relaxing. The beach is my happy place and it’s definitely one of the specialties I love most about Puerto Rico. Beaches aren’t a top perk in New York where I lived most of my life. Another benefit of living on a tropical island is owning a wide collection of swimwear. Looking back, if I owned a bathing suit it was a miracle and living in NY had nothing to do with that fact. I was raised in a very strict religion where wearing swimwear was considered a sin (among other ridiculous things). Some religions tend to have strict beliefs especially for woman. Wearing a bathing suit on the beach and soaking in some sun is absolutely liberating. It has nothing to do with being sexual but a lot more to do with being comfortable in your own skin, confident and embracing all the wonderful things life has to offer (like natural sun kissed tan).

Visitar la playa en las vacaciones es muy librante y relajante. La playa me hace muy feliz y definitivamente es una de las especialidades que más amo de Puerto Rico. Las playas no son un beneficio que encuentras en Nueva York donde vive la mayoría de mi vida. Otro beneficio de vivir en una isla tropical es que llegas a coleccionar una gran variedad de trajes de baños. Mirando hacia atrás si tenía un traje de baño era un milagro y ese hecho no tenía nada que ver con Nueva York. Fui criada en una religión estricta donde consideraban lucir trajes de baños un pecado. Algunas religiones tienden a tener regalas estrictos específicamente dirigidas hacia las mujeres (maldito machismo). Lucir un traje de baño y sumergirse debajo el sol es muy librante. No tiene nada que ver son ser sexual pero más con estar cómoda en tu propia piel y abrazar todas las hermosas cosas que la vida ofrece (como un bronceado natural del sol).

For a very long time I’ve wanted to add a nude bathing suit to my collection. Nude swimwear is officially fashions best trend. Nude is the perfect solution to your fashion dilemmas because it combines with everything! I’m totally loving my nude one piece which has officially become my favorite bathing suit. Would you wear a nude swimsuit?

Por mucho tiempo desee añadirle un traje de baño nude a mi colección. Los trajes de baños nude son la nueva tendencia de moda. El tono nude es la perfecta solución para todos tus dilemas de moda porque combinan con todo. Estoy completamente enamorada de mi nuevo traje de baño el cual se ha convertido en mi favorito. Te atreverías lucir un traje de baño nude?

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