Charlene Gonzalez

Five years ago Lovely Chicas began with a mission to promote self-love and confidence. It was a special platform I designed to express my creativity, inspire and empower women. Through Lovely Chicas I wanted to be that true friend many girls didn’t have. I wanted to be a light and hope to help others.

Hace cinco años atrás comencé Lovely Chicas con la misión de promover amor propio y confianza. Fue una plataforma especial que diseñe para expresar mi creatividad, inspirar y empoderar a las mujeres. A través de Lovely Chicas quise ser la amiga verdadera que muchas no tienen. Quise ser luz y esperanza para ayudar a otros.

These five years have not been easy there have been many trials along the way. All the tears and hard work have been worth it because I love what I do.

Estos cinco años no han sido fácil. Han llegado muchas pruebas en el camino pero todas las lágrimas y el gran esfuerzo han valido la pena porque amo lo que hago.

My life hasn’t been easy and one day I will give you all more details because I want my past to help girls today. I use to be a shy and fearful girl. Today I’m a powerful and strong woman not afraid of anything. If you have ever been told by a friend, parent or whoever that you aren’t good enough or won’t accomplish anything I’m here to tell you they are wrong. Trust me, you will become the person no one ever thought you’d be. If anyone is feeling frustrated, defeated, lonely, overwhelmed, depressed or stressed, I am with you. I have been there and still experience those feelings. When you are on a journey to success you are tested in so many ways. Patience is the key to success. After every struggle you’ll receive victory. Don’t give up.

Mi vida no ha sido fácil y algún día les daré más detalles porque quiero que mi pasado ayude a las chicas. Antes era una chica tímida, callada y miedosa. Hoy en día soy una mujer poderosa y fuerte que no le teme a nada. Si alguna vez un amigo, familiar o quien sea te ha dicho que un eres suficiente o que no lograras nada en la vida yo estoy aquí para decirte que ellos están equivocados. Créeme, tu llegaras a ser la persona que jamás imaginaste que ibas ser. Si alguien se siente frustrada, vencida, sola, abrumada, deprimida o estresada, yo estoy contigo. He estado ahí y aun a veces tengo esos sentimientos. Cuando estas en ruta hacia el éxito eres probada de muchas formas. La paciencia es la clave para el éxito. Luego de la prueba viene la victoria. No te rindas.

Though I may not have accomplished all of my goals yet I am very proud of the person I am today. I’ve had so many struggles and there have been so many days I’ve wanted to give up but my followers keep me going. Every time a girl asks me for advice about makeup, fashion, boys, life situations or anything I am reminded of my purpose. For me blogging isn’t about fame, money, free products or millions of followers. My mission to make a positive difference and promote self-love is what Lovely Chicas is all about. If I can make the difference in one life I am successful. To me success is about the positive change you can make in someone’s life.

Aunque aún no he alcanzado todas mis metas me siento bien orgullosa de la persona que soy hoy. He pasado por tantas dificultades y algunas veces me he querido rendir pero mis seguidoras me mantienen de pie. Cada vez que una chica me pide un consejo de maquillaje, moda, chicos, situaciones de la vida o lo que sea soy recordada de mi propósito. Para mi bloguear no es fama, dinero, productos gratuitos o tener millones de seguidores. Mi misión en hacer una diferencia positiva y promover amor propio es el propósito de Lovely Chicas. Si puedo hacer la diferencia en una vida soy exitosa. Yo defino el éxito como el cambio positivo que puedo hacer en la vida de una persona.

In these five years I have accomplished things I’ve never imagined would happen. Creating Lovely Chicas has been the best thing I have ever done in my entire life. To those who have tried to hurt or destroy me along the way you’ve made me stronger and unbreakable. To those who have been a great support and guide my gratitude is immense.

En estos cinco años he logrado cosas que jamás imagine lograría. Crear Lovely Chicas es lo mejor que he hecho en mi vida. Para los que me han intentado lastimar o destruir me han hecho más fuerte e indestructible. Para los que me han apoyado grandemente mi gratitud es enorme.

Today I celebrate five amazing LOVELY years! Happy blogiversary Lovely Chicas!

Hoy celebro 5 años increíblemente LOVELY! Feliz blogiversary Lovely Chicas!

Be You, Be Lovely
Charlene Gonzalez

Photos by: Gilberto Martinez

Outfit Details: Tie Die crop top-A’GACI / Skinny ripped jeans-A’GACI / Shoes-A’GACI

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4th of July Outfit & Important Message

July 4, 2017August 5, 2022

The 4th of July isn’t just about barbecues, pool parties and spending time with your favorite people. It’s mainly about wearing a cute patriotic outfit……..ok, ok, it’s truly about celebrating USA’s independence.

If you didn’t already know though I currently live in Puerto Rico I was born and raised in New York in a town named Haverstraw which is part of Rockland County (upstate country side ) to be more exact. People always assume I was raised in NYC. Celebrating the 4th of July has always been a very special custom in my family. We’d always enjoy a family BBQ than watch an amazing fireworks show at night.

Keeping the patriotism alive I’ve made it a yearly tradition to celebrate with an outfit inspo post on Lovely Chicas. This years look is a very casual. This comfy look incorporates an “American Rocker” graphic tee, denim shorts and motor boots. I love this laid back patriotic rocker chic look which is perfect to celebrate USA’s independence.

I want to take this moment to move onto a more serious message. I don’t like to use Lovely Chicas for politics but I feel as if I have to speak out. As a “gringa” white girl living in Puerto Rico I want to make my voice heard with the devastating situation Puerto Rico is going through. Ever since I set foot on this island full of beauty I’ve struggled every hardship known. As an American I know and understand what Puerto Rican’s are suffering because I too have been suffering….. unemployment, debt, minimum wage, taxes, unfair laws, corruption, the injustice against the working class is immense….this list goes on and on.I have heard that we can also avail the automatic stay info , let me try on and share it to you as soon as possible. Being born and raised in the USA since kindergarten to high school I recited the pledge of allegiance during the morning school announcements. I love and have memorized the song “Star Spangled Banner”. As a Puerto Rican “gringa” who still celebrates the independence of the country I love, my beloved USA from the bottom of my heart I beg that Puerto Rico be helped through this immense economic crisis because the ones who truly feel the weight of it all are young people like me with dreams and hopes that are being shattered. I could’ve run away and fled back to the USA but I decided to stay and continue the fight…..hoping, dreaming and never giving up.

Happy Birthday USA!

Be You, Be Lovely
Charlene Gonzalez

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Refuse To Give Up / No Te Rindas

June 23, 2017

Life can be really difficult and when we are on a journey to accomplish our goals it can be a bit tough. Struggles come to destroy our happiness and create discouragement.

La vida puede ser difícil y cuando estas en una misión para cumplir tus metas puede ser fuerte. Las luchas pueden destruir tu felicidad y crear desanimo.

Our thoughts influence all aspects of our life and how we face these struggles. No matter how difficult the situations are it’s important to keep a positive mind. Trust me when life hits you with one problem after another it’s really tough to stay positive, I should know. I’ve been through just about every struggle imaginable and I still keep fighting my way through. Giving up may seem like the best option but it’s not. When things get hard fight harder, continue on the pursuit of your dreams. Despite the struggles don’t let anything discourage you or steal your happiness.

Nuestros pensamientos influyen en todos los aspectos de nuestra vida y como enfrentamos las luchas. No importa lo difícil que sean las situaciones es importante mantener pensamientos positivos. Créeme, cuando la vida te da con un problema tras otro es bien difícil mantenerte positiva(o). Yo se muy bien de eso. He pasado por cada dificultad que te puedes imaginar y sigue luchando para salir hacia delante. Rendirte puede verse como la mejor solución pero no lo es. Cuando las cosas se pongan difíciles lucha mas y continua luchando para alcanzar tus sueños. A pesar de las situaciones complicadas no permitas que te desanimen o quiten tu felicidad.

Many people look back on life and wish they had never given up or done more in the pursuit of their dreams. No matter how hard things get remember you are strong and capable of overcoming anything. Believe in who you are and what you are capable of accomplishing. No matter how many negative situations surround you keep a positive mind.

Muchas personas analizan su vida y desean nunca haberse rendido o haber hecho mas por alcanzar sus metas. No importa lo difícil que sean las complicaciones tu eres fuerte y capaz de sobrepasar lo que sea. Cree en quien eres y lo que eres capaz de lograr. No importa la situaciones difíciles que enfrentes mantén pensamientos positivos.

Refuse to give up! You get to make the decision whether to give up or keep going. One of the biggest obstacles you’ll ever overcome is your mind. Erase all negative thoughts that tell you you’ll never accomplish anything or won’t be happy. Your biggest accomplishment will be to overcome any situation or obstacle you thought you couldn’t.

Rehúsa rendirte! La decisión de rendirte o seguir hacia delante esta en ti. Uno de los obstáculos mas grande que enfrentaras es tus pensamientos. Borra todo pensamiento negativo que te dice que no lograras nada o no serás feliz. Tu logro mas grande será vencer cualquier situación o obstáculo que jamás imaginaste vencer.

Repeat after me: “ I am courageous, powerful and stronger than any challenge life gives me. I will overcome and be victorious.”

Repite esto: Soy valiente, poderosa(o) y mas fuerte que los retos de la vida. Los sobrepasare y seré victoriosa(o).

Be You, Be Lovely
Charlene Gonzalez

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Kokoloom’s Baby Shower

June 15, 2017

When I began this blog one of my biggest desires was to meet people and make new friends. One very special day I met Kritzia Vargas better known as Kokoloom. Since the first day we met we instantly connected. We’ve had so many great moments together and keep create amazing memories. Sincerely, we’ve become family. To be a part of this new journey in her life, as she becomes a mom makes me very happy. Having the honor to coordinate her baby shower with her sister-in-law was such a great delight.

Cuando comencé este blog uno de mis deseos mas grandes era conocer personas y hacer nuevas amistades. Un día muy especial conocí a Kritzia Vargas mejor conocida como Kokoloom. Desde el primer día que nos conocimos conectamos. Hemos compartido muchos momentos especiales y seguimos creando increíbles memorias. Sinceramente, nos hemos convertido en familia. Ser parte de esta nueva etapa de su vida en donde ella se convierte en madre me llena de mucha felicidad. Tener el honor de coordinar su baby shower junto a su cuñada Alexandra fue muy divertido.

Krtizia knew we were organizing her baby shower but she didn’t know the decor details. Her shocked face when she saw everything was worth a million.

Kritzia sabia que le estábamos organizando el baby shower pero no sabia los detalles de la decoración. Su reacción al ver el resultado final valío un millón.

Kritzia and Julio’s family and closest friends were all reunited to celebrate their 1^st baby boy shower at Limo Viejo Bar & Grill’s beautiful terrace (Costa de Oro, Dorado Puerto Rico / (787) 796-3836).

La familia y amistades cercanas de Kritzia y Julio todos se reunieron para celebrar la llegada de su primer hijo en la terraza de Limo Viejo Bar & Grill (Costa de Oro, Dorado Puerto Rico / (787) 796-3836).

All Ways 99 sponsored this perfect baby shower. Literally, all decorations and party essentials were from All Ways 99. Everything including center pieces, glass jars, decorative frames, table covers, napkins, plates, cups, eating utensils, party favors, mason jars, shot glasses, chalk board milk jars and more.

All Ways 99 auspicio toda la decoración y los esenciales mas importantes de la fiesta que incluían los centros de mesas, jarrones, cuadros decorativos, manteles, servilletas, vasos, utensilios, regalos para los invitados y mas.

The hot air ballon décor were a DIY project created by Julio’s sister Alexandra and I. Though my fingers were burnt by the glue gun a couple of times I was very impressed with the outcome.

Los “Hot Air Ballons” fueron hecho a mano por mi y la hermana de Julio, Ale. Aunque me queme varias veces con la pega caliente quede muy impresionada con el resultado final.

Bettina Cosmetics was also a sponsor for the baby shower. With the brands polishes in the shades Vanity, Orchedia and Sunkissed I created a mini nail bar. These polishes were gift favors for all the women who attended the shower.

Bettina Cosmetics también auspicio el baby shower. Con los esmaltes en los tonos Vanity, Orchedia y Sunkissed cree un “Mini Nail Bar”. Estos esmaltes fueron regalitos para las mujeres que asistieron al evento.

Just to point out my dedication on how perfect I wanted this baby shower to be I want to mention that a few of the flowers in the center pieces were taken out of a field by me. I was bit by a few bugs and rushed home to take a shower because my body was itchy but it was worth it. (Thank You Gilbert for capturing the moment).

Para comprobar mi dedicación para que el baby shower fuera perfecto quiero mencionar que varias de las espigas en los centros de mesas las escogí yo en un campo. Me picaron varios insectos y me apresure a llegar a casa para bañarme por el mega picor que me dio pero valío la pena. (Gracias Gilberto por capturar el momento.)

Kokoloom’s baby shower was beautiful and perfect. I can’t wait to meet baby Koko. Be sure to check out Kokoloom’s baby shower vlog on her youtube channel and my All Ways 99 shopping and decor tips video on facebook.

El baby shower de Kokoloom fue hermoso y perfecto. Estoy muy emocionada de conocer a baby Koko muy pronto. Pendientes al canal de Kokoloom para que puedan disfrutar de su baby shower Vlog y a mi All Ways 99 video de compras y consejos de decoración en Facebook.

Be You, be Lovely
Charlene Gonzalez

Photos by: Gilbert Martinez
Email: gilbertozyx@gmail.com

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A Pale Girls Guide to Sun-Kissed Glowing Skin

June 10, 2017April 6, 2022

Being pale-skinned I’ve always had a love/hate relationship with self-tanners and bronzers. Summer fashion is all about bikinis and sundresses with glowing skin to accompany but accomplishing bronzed glowing skin is a bit of a task especially when you don’t want to damage your skin. Trust me, streaky, orange skin from bad self-tanning or insolation from extreme sun exposure with bronzing oils is a total nightmare. You can also click for info here on the best skin care routine! I’ve scrubbed the horrible shame of bad self- tanning off my skin and have dealt with the pain of insolation.

Al tener una piel pálida siempre he tenido una relación de amor/odio con bronceadores. La moda veraniega incluye trajes de baños y vestidos con una piel canela que los acompañe pero lucir una piel bronceada y luminosa es un poco difícil y mas cuando no quieres dañar tu piel. Créeme, piel naranja y manchada por los “self-tanners” o insolación por exposición extrema al sol con aceites de broncear es una pesadilla. Intensamente he lavado de mi piel la vergüenza del “self-tanning” y he sufrido el dolor de insolación.

After my major fails with a few products I currently began using the natural sun products line D’Luchi, which I truly have become obsessed with. D’Luchi is a sun care collection with a variety of products to use before, during and after tanning.

Luego de mi gran fracaso con varios productos recientemente comencé a utilizar unos productos naturales del sol llamados D’uchi y realmente me fascinan. D’Luchi es una línea de sol dedicada a la elaboración de productos para usar antes, durante y después del bronceo

My favorite products from the line are the Coco Bronzer Oil, Carrot and Cinnamon Bronzing Oil, Strawberry Antioxidant Spray and the Golden Splash.

Mis Productos favoritos de la colección D’Luchi son Bronceador de Coco, Bronceador de Zanahoria y Canela, Antioxidante de Fresas y el Rocio de Oro.

Coco Bronzer Oil: It’s ideal for pale skin or for skin not usually exposed to bronzing. This tanning oil helps acquire a golden tan progressively without causing insolation. The Coco Bronzer Oil is enriched with vitamin E, hyaluronic acid and collagen.

Bronceador de Coco:
Es ideal para pieles blancas, o que no están acostumbradas al bronceado. Ayuda a tu piel a ir adquiriendo una tonalidad canela de forma progresiva y así evitar posibles insolaciones. Enriquecido con vitamina E, ácido hialurónico y colágeno.

Carrot & Cinnamon Bronzing Oil:
This bronzing oil contains a high dosage of beta-carotene, which helps accelerate bronzing process. It also contains vitamin A. It is recommended you use the coco bronzing oil first than this bronzing oil. Does not contain SPF so you must use some type of sun protectant lotion.

Bronceador de zanahoria y canela:
Este bronceador tiene un alto contenido de betacaroteno, lo cual ayuda a tu piel a acelerar el proceso de bronceo. incluye vitamina A. Se recomienda usar después de haber usado el bronceador de coco, y alternar su uso por días. No tiene SPF, debes usar protector solar.

Strawberry Antioxidant:
Strawberries are natural antioxidants that delay skins aging. This spray refreshes your face during the bronzing process to maintain it hydrated. It can also be used as a makeup setting spray so your makeup won’t melt away with sweat.

Antioxidante de Fresas:
Las fresas son antioxidantes naturales, que retrasan el proceso de envejecimiento de tu piel. Refresca tu cara durante el proceso de bronceo para mantenerla hidratada. Fija el maquillaje para que no se te corra con el sudor.

Golden Splash:
This golden splash lightens body hair and gives you skin a golden touch.

Rocio de Oro:
Loción aclaradora para el vello corporal. Le da un toque mas brillante a tu piel.

If you want golden sun-kissed skin I recommend you tryout D’Luchi sun care products.

Si deseas tener una piel hermosamente bronceada te recomiendo que pruebes los productos de D’Luchi.

This post is a special collaboration with various bloggers from Puerto Rico. Be sure to checkout the hashtag #PRBloggersSummerCollab to see every blogger who’s participating and read their posts. If you’d like to try out D’Luchi products pay close attention to my instagram because #PRBloggersSummerCollab will be launching a huge giveaway, which includes a few D’Luchi Products.

Esta publicación es una colaboración con varias blogueras de Puerto Rico. Visita el hashtag #PRBloggersSummerCollab para que pueden ver todas sus publicaciones. Si te gustaría probar los productos D’Luchi pendientes a mi instagram porque junto a las chicas del #PRBloggersSummerCollab hare un sorteo grande que incluye productos de D’Luchi.

Be You, Be Lovely
Charlene Gonzalez

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Summer Days By The Pool

June 6, 2017

My favorite summer activity is lounging by the pool. Nothing beats Puerto Rico’s heat like a fun pool day with a girly drink in hand. Besides, there’s nothing more luxurious & chic than floating around in a flamingo inflatable.

Refrescarme en la piscina es una de mis actividades favoritas en verano. Nada combate el calor fuerte de Puerto Rico como un día divertido en la piscina con una bebida “girly” en mano. Además, no hay nada mas lujoso y chic que flotar en un inflable de flamingo.

When it comes to pool or beach getaways I’m not a fan of wearing makeup. I’d rather soak my skin in SPF and trade in the eye makeup for glamorous shades. Plus, it’s no secret that a hot pair of sunglasses can easily take your look to the next level. These stylish cat-eyed shades I’m wearing are from the Freida Rothman collection available at Amuleti Jewelers.

Cuando se trata de escapaditas a la piscina o playa no soy fanática de lucir maquillaje. Prefiero proteger mi piel con protección solar y cambiar mi maquillaje por gafas glamurosas. Además, no es ningún secreto que un buen par de gafas lleva tu look a otro nivel. Estas gafas que estoy luciendo son de la colección Freida Rothman disponibles en Amuleti Jewelers.

So, my Lovely Chicas in your summer escape to the pool don’t forget cute inflatables, girly drinks and chic sunnies to wear.

Mis “Lovely Chicas” en sus escapaditas a la piscina no olviden sus inflables, bebidas “girly” y gafas chic.

Be sure to follow me on all my social media sites Instagram, facebook, twitter and especially snapchat (lovely_chicas) for daily updates of my life.

Síganme en todas mis redes sociales Instagram, Facebook, twitter en especial snapchat (lovely_chicas) para actualizaciones de mi vida diaria.

Be you, Be Lovely
Charlene Gonzalez

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