Charlene Gonzalez

If you were to ask me which item of clothing I couldn’t live without my immediate answer would be JEANS. Jeans are comfortable, versatile, easy to style and for a bonus they are perfect for hiding hairy legs (For those lazy “I don’t want to shave days”). A classic pair of jeans can sometimes be the protagonist of an outfit. I own tons of jeans but there are only a few I consider my besties and can wear nonstop. Good fitting jeans are very hard to find but this particular pair from the Hectik By Natalia collection has succeeded all of my expectations. They are very trendy and hug me in all of the right places accentuating my latina curves.

Styling these jeans was a simple task. For shoes I went with a comfortable pair of black wedges that are easy to walk in all day long. The stylish halter top I wore adds a touch of sophistication to this effortless modern chic look. You can purchase all of these pieces at www.hectikbynatalia.com

By the way there’s currently a huge sale on the website so, be sure not to miss out on some major savings.

Be You, Be Lovely

Charlene Gonzalez

Outfit Details: Halter top (On Sale)-Hectik by Natalia/ Black Wedge Shoes-Hectik by Natalia/Skinny Jeans-Hectik by Natalia

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

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Best Moments of 2015

December 31, 2015

Here comes 2016! 2015 has been a very great year. I lived so many extraordinary moments. Here are a few of my favorite experiences of the year.

Gatsby Girl-2015 gave me the opportunity to be a Gatsby Girl where I represented the brand as a blogger and had the chance to create trendy looks.

Trollbeads Ambassador-Being Trollbeads Blogger Ambassador was an incredible experience. Not only did I have the chance to represent their jewelry through Lovely Chicas but I was also given the opportunity to host a few Trollbeads events.

Conexiones Fashion Night– Comfort In Suites & Joanix Ochart offered a fun event for fashion bloggers giving them tips for managing their social media platforms and the chane to mingle. I had the pleasure of being the hostess of this event. Thank you Sephora, Maybelline, Bettina, Sugery Treats, Quero and Pia Colors for your support and gifts.

Surf4dem-Being part of this event that supports children with Autism was a wonderful experience.

Christian Meyer– Interviewing actor & singer Christian Meyer was definitely an unforgettable moment.

3^rd Blogiversary–Celebrated 3 wonderful years with Lovely Chicas.

PR BloggerCon– BloggerCon is an enriching event I’ve attended for many years but this year I was given the incredible opportunity to be a panelist speaker sharing my opinions and experiences on “Reaching the Fashion Blog Trend”.

VlogIN Fest-This event was amazing because it gave me the opportunity to meet many amazing followers. I want to thank my sponsors Neutrogena (For being a major part of my booth & for my followers gifts), Gatsby (For my trendy outfits), The Lounge ( For my gorgeous booth montage), Starbucks (For the yummy drinks that kept my visitors happy and awake) & Creatif Salon (For completely beautifying me).

Cutting Breast Cancer– I participated & hosted with my friend and fellow blogger La Shoppinista this beautiful initiative “Cortando el Cancer de Seno” (Cutting Breast Cancer).

Ribbons of Love –I organized this initiative uniting various bloggers and youtubers where we visited the children’s home “El Hogar Niñito Jesús” and brought gifts, food, love and laughter. This event was the highlight of my year.

5th grade girls- I had the most incredible opportunity to give 5^th grade girls a special workshop about beauty, fashion, hygiene, self-esteem and boys accompanied by my friends and Youtubers Kritzia Vargas (Kokoloom) & Nilsi Mar (IYN Beauty Reviews).

30 Years old–This year I said goodbye to my twenties and welcomed the 30’s.

As you can see 2015 was full of great moments. Thank you all for your love and support in 2015! I’m excited to see what 2016 will bring. I hope you all have a wonderful and blessed New Year!!

Be You, Be Lovely

Charlene Gonzlez

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New Year’s Eve Outfit

December 28, 2015

New Year’s Eve is right around the corner. That means we are all on the search for that fabulous outfit to ring in the New Year! Now, when it comes to planning the perfect NYE outfit I tend to stress out. As much as I love sparkles this year I’m inspired to switch things up a bit. My goal for my NYE look is to look and feel feminine, chic and sexy. So my solution is……a long dress.

This dress I’m wearing is from Hectik by Natalia dress. I love the colors and patterns in addition the off the shoulder design adds a touch of sassiness and spice. The high waisted details of the design give an illusion of a smaller waste line, which flatters the figure. Honestly, that’s a major plus for me especially after all of the holiday feasting I’ve accomplished.

To finish off the look I added killer red heels. Now with this gorgeous outfit I’m officially ready to say goodbye to 2015 and welcome 2016.

Outfit: Dress-Hectik by Natalia

You can shop this look at www.hectikbynatalia.com

Be you, Be Lovely

Charlene Gonzalez

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

Photo Location: Verdanza Hotel

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Merry Christmas!

December 26, 2015

Being cozy is my favorite part of this season. There is absolutely nothing better than lounging at home wearing cozy clothes with a cup of hot peppermint cocoa in hand.

I wanted to take this opportunity to wish you and your families a very Merry Christmas. May your holidays be full of joy and abundant blessing’s.

Be You, Be Lovely

Charlene Gonzalez

Outfit details: Fleecy Penguin Sweater –Aeropostale / Candy Cane leggings-Aeropostale

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Last Minute Gift Ideas For HIM

December 24, 2015

Shopping for men can be hard. So, I asked a few guys with distinct preferences and lifestyles what they truly wanted for Christmas. Basically whatever the man your gifting to likes I think I’ve got you pretty much covered. I hope this gift guide makes your last minute shopping trouble-free and effortless.

Armitron Watch
JBL Portable Bluetooth Speaker
Kenneth Cole Laptop Backpack
Cologne: Bleu de Chanel
PS4 –Starwars:Battlefront

Be You, Be Lovely

Charlene Gonzalez

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Holiday Shopping In Caguas

December 22, 2015December 28, 2015

’Tis the season for holiday shopping! Shopping for your loved ones can be a difficult task. You run all over in search of the perfect gift. This year I decided to do things a bit different instead of dealing with the chaos at the malls I visited the town of Caguas and accomplished my Christmas Shopping while touring a few local boutiques.

My first shopping stop was at Ohe Boutique where I was personally greeted by the owner Virginia Cartagena. Ohe offers formal and casual styles to women sizes 0-24. Whether you need a look for a movie night or a gala event Ohe has many trendy looks perfect for every woman. In addition the jewelry available are exclusive styles from Puerto Rican designers Lisette Miro and Yolanda Arce. I can’t forget to mention how blown away I was by all of the gorgeous gowns that where perfect to celebrate New Years Eve.

My next stop was Think Big. I was very impressed with TB because this store exclusively offers casual, sporty and elegant clothing specifically for plus size men. In all honesty it’s very difficult for plus size men to find fashionable items that fit them well. Think Big fulfills all of their needs offering any item a man would ever need from shoes, t-shirts, jeans, shorts, belts, hats, polos, swimming shorts, buttoned shirts, suits and this list goes on. Anything you need you’ll be sure to find it at Think Big. They also offer a grand variety from economic to high-end brands like Nautica, Fellows United, Robert Graham, Cutter & Buck, Tailor Byrd, Callaway, Horn Legend and Think Big official clothing line. Think Big Owner Wendall Falmar created TB to give plus size men the opportunity to have the fashion alternatives they won’t find in any other stores. If visiting Think Big is to far from where you are located you can also shop online at www.thinkbigstore.com

Now moving onto my last stop, PASSO Boutique. Ilka Cintron opened PASSO in 2005, which specializes in clothing, accessories, shoes and collective art designs like throw pillows, handmade artistic clutches, artesan soaps and crafty pots. This boutique caters to women from ages 25-45. Many local brands like KV Jewelry, Amazonas accesorios, Raw Eyewear and Artiesto are available at PASSO. PASSO Boutique offers trendy and unique pieces for women who want to take risk in fashion.

Caguas is such a beautiful town. Shopping in Caguas was an incredible experience. Everyone there is so friendly, I felt very welcome. Currently the mayor of Caguas, William Miranda Torres has initiated a campaign “Regala con el Corazon” (Gift with the heart) to fortify and support local businesses. Caguas is the perfect destination for Christmas Shopping plus this holiday campaign includes 20% discount at participating businesses. For more information you can access www.regalaconelcorazon.com

Be you, Be Lovely

Charlene Gonzalez

Ohe Boutique: 787-743-1517 / Think Big: 787-408-3498 / PASSO Boutique: 787-744-7668

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