Charlene Gonzalez

As much as I love fashion I have always loved superheroes. To be completely honest, I was that kind of girl who played with makeup but also collected comic books. While many girls dreamed about Prince Charming I fantasized about marrying Superman.

This week is very special because on Thursday the most anticipated movie of all time Batman v Superman: The Dawn of Justice makes its grand premiere. Zack Snyder’s epic superhero movie with Warner Bros. presents the greatest battle between the Dark Knight and The Man of Steel. We will all finally get a major dose of our favorite iconic and legendary superheroes Batman (Ben Affleck) and Superman (Henry Cavill) together on one movie screen. Now the most important question of all is……. What are you going to wear to celebrate the greatest battle in history? Whether you’re team Batman or team Superman I’ve got you covered with two outfit ideas.

Batman is a dark and edgy vigilante. His secret identity is billionaire Bruce Wayne. Unlike most superheroes Batman does not possess any superpowers. He makes use of his intelligence, wealth, martial arts and physical skills to fight crime. My Batman inspired looked had to represent him in every way therefore I opted to create a sophisticated ensemble. T-shirts happen to be very versatile and with some creative styling a simple shirt can be transformed into a feminine and glamorous look. I glammed up my Batman t-shirt with a black tulle skirt, a statement necklace and elegant suede sandals.

For an even edgier look I gave my nails a black French manicure with the Bettina nail polishes in the shades Onyx and high gloss. So, excuse me as I fight crime stylishly with this outfit.

Now, Superman is the most powerful and good-looking being on the planet. He’s originally an alien from Krypton named Kal-E but he was raised by a human family on a farm. His human identity is Clark Kent and he works as a reporter for the Daily Planet. Superman makes use of his incredible strength, speed, flight and other powers to fight evil. For Superman’s inspired outfit look I traditionally maintained the casual jeans and t-shirt vibe in honor of his farmer boy upbringing. To make the outfit a bit more chic I added dazzling accessories and red pumps.

Adding some personality to my style I wore the Bettina Sheer Glossstick in the shade Tangerine for a bold touch to my lips. With this complete look I’m casually ready to save the world.

Now it’s your turn to decide. Are you team Batman or Superman? Be sure to represent the team you’re on by dressing the part when you watch the movie.

In honor of Batman v Superman: The Dawn of Justice together with Warner Bros. I’m giving away tickets for the special movie function on Wednesday, March 23^rdat 9:00PM in Rio Hondo.

To enter for a chance to win be sure to:

Subscribe to my blog www.lovelychicas.com
Follow me on Instagram @lovelychicasblog than like and repost my superhero outfit picture with the hashtag #LovelyChicasFashionFaceOff
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The winners will be announced on Wednesday morning. Good luck! **Please maintain your Social Media accounts public to verify your participation. Winners will be chosen from both Instagram and Facebook**

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Daily Skin Care Routine for Powerful Women

March 8, 2016September 26, 2022

Since 1914, International Women’s Day has been celebrated around the world on the 8^th of March marking the empowerment of women everywhere. Throughout history woman have conquered great achievements with incomparable strength and wisdom. With this very special post in collaboration with AVON I’ve united forces with a few amazing vloggers/bloggers to honor the achievements of all woman. For this collab titled “Vloggers Por La Mujer” (Vloggers For All Women) my vlogger amigas Yanira Giselle, Kritzia Vargas ”Kokoloom”, Stephanie Li ”La Shoppinista”, Su-Style, Karla Mercado “The Trend Oven” and Charlotte BellaFab will each present a topic that is important to women. The themes that will be covered are fashion, makeup and you will even learn how to be your own boss. As you may have noticed by the title of this post I will be focusing on skincare.

We all long to have beautiful and radiant skin. It is best to check mybotoxla.com/vampire-facial to get the best skin caer. In order to maintain healthy and great-looking skin it is very important to have a skin care routine. Before choosing any products you should know your skin type. Do you have dry skin, oily skin, combination skin, sensitive skin or normal skin. In addition, know your skins conditions and necessities. Besides having oily skin one of my biggest problems are enlarged open pores. Pores are a huge pain because they make your skin look unhealthy and aged. Plus they also cause more acne and blackheads to appear. To attack this problem here are the 3 ways to prepare for a cosmetic dermatology visit. In here, I have begun a new skincare routine with the products Anew Vitale. Just after a few days of use I have begun to see a great reduction in the size of my pores.

So, this is my step-by-step daily skin care routine.

After I fight to get up every morning and I stop pressing the snooze button on my alarm I obviously brush my teeth and take a shower. You can go to the website to get the best and most affordable dental implant experience. For me, since I have a well known periodontist near me, I can approach them when ever I need. After all this only, I will focus on my skincare routine.

STEP 1: I begin by washing my face with the ANEW Vitale Gel Cleanser. Before applying the cleanser I make sure to wet my face thoroughly. Many massage therapist in Vancouver has said that applying a small amount of the gel cleanser, gently massaging face and rinsing after 30 seconds can remove dirt as well as promote blood circulation.

STEP 2: Right after cleansing and gently drying my face I apply the Anew Vitale Day Lotion with SPF 25. I begin by dotting the cream on my chin, cheeks and the center of my nose. Than I begin to gently spread the cream over my entire face while gently massaging.

Step 3: Next, I apply the Anew Vitale Eye Gel Cream to brighten the skin around my yes. I place a few small dots around the eye area and gently smooth them into my skin.

For my night skin care routine I just replace the day lotion with the Anew Vitale Night cream. Three times a week I also utilize the Anew Clinical Overnight Hydration Mask which works miracles on my skin.

As the busy women we are sometimes we get caught up doing so many things at once. We often forget the importance of taking care of ourselves. This International Women’s Day make March 8^th, 2016 your special day and take some quality time for yourself. Start off your day with the right skin care routine.

“Beauty For A Purpose” means that Avon is a company that focuses on empowering women even to the point they can be financially independent. So, today and always celebrate yourself. Be the beautiful, courageous and powerful women that you are.

Happy International Women’s Day! Be you and be lovely! Stay posted to my social media channels because I’ll be presenting a giveaway this week.

Check out the rest of this collaboration series with my fellow vloggers and bloggers below:

Yanira Giselle
Theme: Smokey Liner For Powerful Women
Youtube: https: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=84EWP0Ou1zw&feature=youtu.be

Kritzia Vargas-Kokoloom
Theme: Day to Night Makeup
Blog: www.kokoloom.com

Stephanie Li-La Shoppinista
Theme: How To Be Your Own Boss and Live Your Dreams
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PmCBMwrmazw

Suzanne L. Ujaque Guzman
Theme: Fashion Tips For Plus Size Women
Youtube: https:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yMDru-xCIU0&feature=youtu.be

Karla Mercado-The Trend Oven
Theme: Empowering Fashion
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aHp19AcDs-I&feature=youtu.be

Charlotte BellaFab
Theme: Girl Power Makeup
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5IhudB1TwO4

Photos by: Xavier Alvarez

Photoshoot Location: Verdanza Hotel

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The Wrinkle Fighting Revolution

March 2, 2016

Ever since I turned 30 one of my greatest worries is of course wrinkles but seriously what woman doesn’t dread the appearance of wrinkles as the years begin to fall upon her. For this reason AVON presents the Anew Clinical Retinol Revolution treatment. The ANEW Clinical Line Eraser with Retinol Treatment and ANEW Clinical Line Eraser with Retinol Targeted Treatment are currently the #1 wrinkle-fighting duo. Every woman needs to add these two products into their daily beauty routine.

The ANEW Clinical Line Eraser with Retinol Treatment is a lightweight, fast-acting treatment formulated to deliver positive wrinkle fighting action. 100% of women tested showed improvement in the look of fine lines and wrinkles. This treatment can be used during the day or night (AM/PM).

While the ANEW Clinical Line Eraser with Retinol Targeted Treatment provides dual delivery in attacking lines instantly and provides targeted wrinkle-fighting action all day. Within a week you will notice the smoothness of deep lines. This product is for PM use only (night).

ANEW Clinical Line Eraser with Retinol Treatment is a highly effective solution for overall fine lines and wrinkles whereas ANEW Clinical Line Eraser with Retinol Targeted Treatment targets deeper wrinkles in specific areas along the forehead, cheeks, mouth and chin.

To use both treatments just include them into your regular skin care regimen. For the ANEW Clinical Line Eraser w/Retinol Treatment apply it all over your face after cleansing and before moisturizing. The ANEW Clinical Line Eraser w/Retinol Targeted Treatment is also used after cleanser before moisturizer but simply concentrate on applying to targeted fine lines and deep wrinkles. With the power of retinol these exclusive treatments will revolutionize your anti-aging results.

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Be you, Be Lovely,

Charlene Gonzalez

“This is a sponsored post for AVON. However, all thoughts and opinions expressed are my own.”

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Netflix & Chill Routine

February 26, 2016September 19, 2016

Let me just clear the air right now, just in case you were thinking about the meaning society has currently given “Netflix & Chill”. Not everything has to be about sex! I remember a time when Netflix & Chill literally meant “ Do you want to come over and watch a movie?” And to me that’s what it still means. Whether it’s alone or accompanied Netflix makes for an amazing relaxed evening for homebodies like me.

Do you want to know how I Netflix & Chill? Well, I’m going to share my not-so sexy and simple Netflix binge watching routine.

To begin I have a confession to make: My name is Charlene Gonzalez and I’m obsessively addicted to Netflix. It’s safe to say I am way past my partying days and to be honest I was never much of a party girl anyway. There’s nothing I’d rather do on a Friday night or the entire weekend than to relax in my pajamas while I munch on some goodies and watch my favorite shows or movies. Watching Netflix is by far my favorite thing to do to relax after a long day. The great thing is that I know I’m not alone. A lot of you are just like me! We all just have to accept our weakness and focus on creating the best binge-watching atmosphere ever.

First things first, munchies are a must! So, set the popcorn to popping and prepare a few of your favorite munchies. My favs are; extra buttery popcorn, Swedish fish candy, mixed nuts and cold Lipton Raspberry ice tea to drink.

Next, grab your laptop and get comfy. For my Netflixing attire I prefer to wear a t-shirt, shorts and knee-high socks. Then I surround myself with throw pillows and snuggle up with a blanket.

Now that you’ve set the mood you’re left with the most important part of all, what to watch on Netflix! Can’t decide what to watch? The huge selection available with just a few clicks can be overwhelming. My favorite genre picks are comedies, dramas and romance. Horror movies are a “No Way!” for me. Netlfix offers so many options of series, TV shows and movies to watch. I’m currently watching Arrow, Flash, New Girl, Jane The Virgin, Baby Daddy, Young & Hungry & Pretty Little Liars. For movies one of my favorites Atonement just premiered and it’s a must watch. In addition something monumental has occurred. I’m referring to the official arrival of Netflix’s Fuller House which has begun streaming. This show is a continuation of my favorite classic Full House.

So after this routine rundown all that’s left to do is have fun Netflixing.

Do you have any good recommendations of what to watch?

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A Colorful Way To Distress

February 21, 2016February 29, 2016

For a while I’ve felt as if I’ve been on a non-stop roller coaster ride. Tons of work, activities, meetings and not to mention personal circumstances have filled my schedule completely overwhelming me with stress and anxiety. Once in a while, it’s very important to take a break. So, I’ve been learning to relax and slow down. To accomplish this I have been becoming very friendly with coloring. To me coloring has always been relaxing. Funny fact, whenever my friend’s children were ever coloring or drawing I would join them to “pretend” I was helping when I was really trying to find piece of mind.

I’m very happy that now adult coloring books are being created proving a fact I already new, that coloring unwinds you from the stresses of everyday life. It’s so peaceful to step away from the computer or cell phone and focus on coloring inside the lines, which is a very relaxing experience. So, if you want to maintain mental sanity and reduce stress I highly recommend an adult coloring book for therapeutic relaxation.

What do you do to distress?

Be You , Be Lovely

Charlene Gonzalez

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Fashion Meets Music: What To Wear To a Music Festival

February 12, 2016June 16, 2022

Much like fashion week music festivals have become a focal point for style and trends. This weekend on the 13^th & 14^th of February “We The Future” Festival lands in Puerto Rico. This music event is a new phenomenon of technology, music and lifestyle. You can check this site musemantra.com/courses-voice-lessons if you are inspired by music and want to learn. I’ll be attending the event and If you are as well I wanted to spare you the trouble of battling on what to wear by sharing a simple but chic festival outfit.

This look basically consists of a button up denim skirt. You can never go wrong with denim for festival wear. Denim skirts are very versatile. I preferred to pair it with a white tank top so that my gold accessories can be the center of attention. Opting for comfortable footwear flats are a great choice. I highly recommend you carry minimal baggage, therefore my option is to wear a small crossbody bag. The idea is to have fun and dance so feeling comfortable is very important.

Don’t miss the chance of being the protagonist of this event, which will be celebrated at parque Luis Muñoz Marín & Anfiteatro Tito Puente with musical presentations by Jack Ü (Diplo + Skrillex), Alesso, Robi Draco Rosa, Claptone, Jean Tonique, Martin Solveig, Modestep Live {{UK}}, Anna Lunoe, Calyx & Teebe, Danny Daze, Fury & many more.

If you still haven’t purchased your tickets hurry before they disappear. You can buy your tickets at Valija, The Room, Bora Bora, Thunder Ball, Kaliche Surf, Opium, Blue Surf & Ticketpop. I’m very excited for the festival. I’ll be attending the event on Sunday the 14^th. We The Future will be an epic event.

Be You , Be Lovely

Charlene Gonzalez