Charlene Gonzalez

Bring on the BBQs and the firecrackers because I’ve got your dose of red, white and blue fashion for Independence Day.

Theme dressing for the 4th of July can be a bit tricky especially when you have to work with red, white, blue in addition to stars and stripes.

My trick in wearing patriotic attire is to style them accordingly by hinting at my American pride without going overboard.

This year I decided to keep my look cool and casual by channeling my inner country girl. Obviously, nothing says the Fourth of July like wearing an American flag blouse. Pairing denim shorts to a look is always my favorite option. Plus the shorts high-waisted silhouette worked perfectly with the blouse. For a truly all-American ensemble I wore my favorite chic cowgirl boots. I love how the boots add western-inspiration with the touch of some cowgirl flair.

If you want some more patriotic fashion inspiration you can check out my past posts here:
https://www.lovelychicas.com/red-white-blue/

https://www.lovelychicas.com/american-girl/

Happy Fourth July! Today we celebrate the land of the brave and the free, my home USA!

Outfit Details: Blouse-TJMAXX / Crossbody bag- TJMAXX / Shorts- Gatsby / Boots- Aeropostale

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Queen of The Jungle Look & Tarzan Movie Tickets Giveaway

June 27, 2016

The most epic and realistic Tarzan film premieres on June 30th in Puerto Rico. The Legend of Tarzan from Warner Bros. Pictures stars Alexander Skarsgård as Tarzan and Margot Robbie as Jane. The Legend of Tarzan presents a whole new take on the century-old story. It shows a grown up man once known as Tarzan who has left behind the jungles of Africa and is now living a civilized life as John Clayton, Lord Greystoke, with his beloved wife, Jane. He is invited back to the jungle to serve as a trade emissary only to find finding dark deeds afoot and rediscovering his savage side in a fight to save the wild land he loves.

In honor of this long awaited movie premiere I’ve created an outfit inspired by Tarzan. Tarzan is famously known for the brown loincloth, which is his fashion statement. Since people don’t usually walk around in a loincloth, to channel this look, I chose a simple brown suede frindged dress. To accessorize, I added a cork crossbody bag, snake earings and a cute pair of feathered lace-up sandals.

My makeup and manicure is inspired by the jungle, Tarzans true home. The makeup and nail polish used to create my wild look is by Flormar Makeup located in Plaza Del Sol in Bayamon Puerto Rico. I was completely inspired to feminize Tarzans look by simply adding girly and chic accents.

Now onto the good stuff, thanks to Warner Bros. Pictures and Flormar Makeup one lucky subscriber will have the chance to win movie tickets to the premiere of The Legend of Tarzan on Wednesday June 29th. In addition to the tickets the winner will receive some special goodies from Flormar Makeup. To enter this giveaway checkout my facebook page for more details.

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Charlene Gonzalez

Makeup by: Inbeauty by Maredy with Flormar Makeup
Instagram: @inbeautybymr @flormarpr

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My LBD Bestie

June 24, 2016

I think of my Little Black Dress (LBD) as my BFF. It’s always there for me and never fails me. With my LBD I don’t worry about what to wear to those many events I attend. “I have nothing to wear!” freakouts are none existent when you have a Little Black Dress to count on. It’s super simple to create an entire outfit around your favorite LBD because of the versatility. LBD’s are like a blank canvas for accessorizing. Pairing it with heels converts it to a fancy look or opt for flat shoes which makes it perfect for a casual girls night.

The sophisticated, sexy, body-hugging LBD I’m wearing happens to be my favorite. It’s perfect for classy soirees or a date night.

How do you style your favorite Little Black Dress?

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Charlene Gonzalez

Outfit details: Dress- Burlington / Shoes-Charlotte Russe Shop Shoes BOGO $10 at CharlotteRusse.com. Valid 6/22 through 6/25 at 3 AM EST.

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Road Trip

June 21, 2016

Yay! Summer has officially begun! Truth be told, it’s actually summertime all year round in Puerto Rico.

Last week one of my childhood besties came to visit me from New York. We had a blast together and a much needed “girlcation” (Girls Only Vacation). Our main goal besides touring the hottest spots in Puerto Rico was to distress. So, we began by visiting Mar Chiquita Beach in Manati. After, we visited the Coamo Thermal Hot Springs. These springs are one of Puerto Rico’s natural wonders. By any chance if you’re wondering, the spring’s hot water is created by a dormant volcano under the ground, which still contains hot magma. Water from Coamo’s river finds its way to the magma and mixes with its natural minerals creating sulfurous water, which is than filtered out to the surface. Amazing right?! I was definitely blown away. After I bathed in the thermal pool my skin felt so soft and healthy. Our last official stop was at Cabo Rojo but on our way we visited La Frutera in Mayaguez where we enjoyed a delicious Green Juice. Afterwards, we continued our journey towards Cabo Rojo’s Lighthouse. Now, Los Morillos Lighthouse (El Faro) is a very historical site and one of the top places to visit in Puerto Rico. As you will see in the pictures on my trip to Cabo Rojo I opted for a comfy look with a white t-shirt , white shorts and G.H Bass & CO. sneakers from La Defensa.

I love interior tourism and road trips because there are so many beautiful sites in Puerto Rico. You probably won’t believe me but I’d lived in PR for more than 10 years and I had never been to any of the spots I visited on my mini girlcation. Yes, I know, shame on me. Experiencing so much beauty left me in awe. Puerto Rico may be a small island but it has so much to offer.

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Charlene Gonzalez

Outfit Details: Bathing Suites-Gatsby / White Shorts-Sirens / T-shirt-Forever21 / G.H Bass & CO. sneakers-La Defensa /Mini Pink Backpack-Burlington

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My Summer Uniform

June 7, 2016

Hello my lovely girls,

Summer has arrived and rompers are without a doubt my go-to summertime staple. Rompers are an all-in-one outfit that completely simplifies lazy summer days. Whether you’re attending a casual hang-out or a fancy social event this short one-piece works fashion wonders. I’m a petite girlie (measuring 5’1”) and wearing rompers makes my legs look longer therefore making me appear taller.

This romper I’m wearing is so relaxed and chic. The floral print adds a delicate touch, which I spiced up with lace-up heels.

So this summer, be sure to get your hands on a few rompers, which are the perfect solution for those “I have nothing to wear” moments.

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Charlene Gonzalez

Outfit Details: Romper-Rainbow / Shoes-Steve Madden / Sunglasses-Forever21

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My Body-Care Routine

May 19, 2016

Spoiling and caring for your skin is very important. When it comes to body care it’s important to be consistent. In the past, I myself have failed in being completely diligent with my body care which has resulted in dry and dull skin.

My current body-care routine consists of 3 essential products; body wash, body scrub and body butter.

1) Avon Planet Spa Blissfully Nourishing Body Wash:
Using a great body wash can change your life. This body wash contains shea butter which cleans, hydrates and repairs skin.
2) Avon Planet Spa Blissfully Nourishing Body Scrub:
When exfoliating your skin you remove dead skin cells which helps with the texture resulting in softer skin.
3) Avon Planet Spa Blissfully Nourishing Body Butter:
After exfoliation your skin needs ultimate hydration. This body butter offers 24-hour intensive hydration providing luminous and softer skin.

These spa worthy body-care products not only nourish skin but the delicious mixture of shea butter, macadamia, vanilla and caramel relax my senses. Avon Planet Spa offers a truly indulging experience. During Avons campaign 11 you can purchase all three products for only $20. An amazing bargain that your body will love.

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Charlene Gonzalez

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