Dress/Traje: BCBG (old) Earrings/Pantallas: Baublebar Bag/Cartera: Zara

¡Hola! A quick outfit post just to wish you all a Merry Christmas! These photos were taken recently at a friends wedding where we found this beautiful setting with perfect lighting. It as a spectacular night, perfect to start off the holidays! I hope you all enjoy your Christmas holidays with those you love. See you next year!

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¡Hola! Aquí un corto post para desearles una Feliz Navidad! Estas fotos las tomamos recientemente en una boda de amistades donde encontramos este lugar hermoso con luz natural perfecta. Fue una noche estupenda, ¡ideal para empezar las vacaciones! Espero que todos disfruten de sus vacaciones Navideñas con los que aman. ¡Nos vemos el año que viene!

¡Hola! Here's the last christmas guide of the season! This one is dedicated to those special men in our lives which are often the hardest ones to gift: 

1. Nike Duffel Bag ($35)- If your guy is a gym rat, he'll love a duffel bag to throw in all his gym necessities! 

2. Tumi 'Alpha Bravo Andrews' Slim Briefcase ($325)- Splurge item! I love this briefcase because it still looks young and modern!

3. Jack Black The Ultimate Shave ($38)- Great kit for the guy with a beard!

4. Zara Velvet Tie ($30)- Velvet is very much on trend right now! Have your guy match your velvet dress with this tie!

5. Bose® QuietComfort® 20 Acoustic Noise Cancelling® Headphones ($249)- Splurge item! 

1. Forever 21 Metallic Knit Pleated Skirt ($22.90)- This skirt is gorgeous! And it could be such a versatile piece to add to anyone's closet! Pair it with a lace top t-shirt like shown, with a more feminine blouse for a more glamorous look or with a band tee for an edgy look. This adorable plus size metallic-flecked skirt ($19.90) is another great option.

2. Forever 21 Ruffled Off-the-Shoulder Top ($19.90)- Perfect top year round! Love this ($17.90) burgundy option for plus size girls. 

3. H&M Crushed-velvet Camisole Top ($24.99)- A must in any fashionistas wardrobe these days!

4. Forever 21 Contemporary Lace-Up Sweater ($19.90)- Keep your fashionista cozy yet stylish in this sweater option! Plus size version here ($22.90). 

Jewelery

1. Baublebar Marilynn Drops ($32)- These earrings are perfect for the holiday season!

2. Baublebar Crystal Garland Strand ($48)- I've been keeping on eye on this necklace since last year! Perfect to pair with a LBD!

3. Baublebar Audrey Necklace ($52)- I have a couple of Baublebar neckalces similar to this one and I cannot begin to tell you the use I've gotten out of them! I've worn them with every thing from a t-shirt to a formal dress. Definitely worth the money!

4. Lucy Williams x Missoma Gold Mini Fang Necklace ($105)- This collection is being worn by many bloggers/youtubers/fashionistas. Its edginess is contrasted by how delicate the pieces look. Love every piece!

5. Baublebar The Social Butterfly Gift ($48)- Chokers are still in and this one is definitely going to make a statement!

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Accessories 

1. Zara Stone Detail Crossbody Bag ($29.90)- This one is my favorite! I love the stone bug details!

2. Kate Spade Reservoir Road Carolyn ($140)- Splurge item! This would make a great gift for your girlfriend/wife! A bright red bag for the holidays is sure to make a statement! 

3. Zara Reversible Sequin Crossbody Bag ($29.90)- This bag is amazing! The sequins are reversible! From two-toned gold to cream and black, this bag could go with any holiday look! 

4. Zara Lace-up Ballet Flats ($22.99)- Classic shoe style for the girl with the classic style sense.

5. Zara Medium Heel Pointed Shoe ($29.90)- These heels would look great with jeans on the weekend for with a pantsuit for work!

Lifestyle

1. Kate Spade Red Holly Drive Darling Compact ($30)- These come in different colors and with different messages for a special friend to keep in their purse.

2. Anthropologie Vestige Lipstick Holder ($28)- I own this to display my most loved lipsticks and I love it!

3. Rifle Paper Co. Agenda ($34)- As the new year approaches, agendas are a great gift to get someone!

4. BHLDN Scalloped Vanity Mirror ($28)- Would look beautiful on top of any girl's vanity!

5. Rifle Paper Co. Herb Garden Phone Case ($36)- I've owned many Rifle Paper Co. phones cases and the quality and design are amazing! Check out this leopard option ($40) from Kate Spade too!

Check out these book options from recognized bloggers/youtubers for a great coffee table book option!

1. Bloom: Navigating Life and Style by Estee Lalonde ($14)

2. Lauren Conrad Beauty ($13)- Also check out her two other books: Lauren Conrad Style ($10) and Lauren Conrad Celebrate ($17)

3. Capture Your Style: Transform Your Instagram Images, Showcase Your Life, and Build the Ultimate Platform by Aimee Song ($13)

1. Benefit Cosmetics Cheekathon Blush & Bronzer Palette ($58)- Perfect for a young adolescent trying out makeup for the first time!

2. Urban Decay Naked Flushed ($32)- I have purchased this palette twice! Love to use the bronzer as a crease shade!

3. Hourglass Ambient® Lighting Edit - Surreal Light ($80)- This is another splurge item that I believe is well worth every penny! I have last year's palette and I still use it almost every day! Great gift for a girlfriend or wife!

4. Smash Box Try It Kit Primer Authority ($29)- Anyone in your life who needs a good primer? gift them this! Also love Smashbox Try It Kit Bestsellers ($22) for a more complete kit.

5. Too Faced Let It Glow Highlight & Blush Kit ($25)- Great stocking option for some glow!

6. Becca x Jaclyn Hill Champagne Collection ($38)- I love the Champagne Pop highlighter but this option seems like a better gift as it also includes a beautiful blush!

7. Tarteist™ PRO Glow to Go Highlight & Contour Palette ($23)- Another great option for a makeup newbie.

8. Too Faced Naughty Kisses & Sweet Cheeks Set ($36)- This is a great option because you can divide the gift for 3 different people! Money saver!

9. Beautyblender® with mini Blendercleanser® solid® ($25)- I cannot live without my beauty blender! Its the gift that keeps on giving! 

LIPS

1. Yves Saint Laurent Rouge Volupté Shine Oil-In-Stick Lipstick ($37)- YSL lipstick packaging is gorgeous! Gift you lady one of these in a holiday red color for a classic look! 

2. Yves Saint Laurent ROUGE PUR COUTURE Lipstick Collection ($37)- A matte option.

3. Charlotte Tilbury Matte Revolution Mini Lipstick Trio ($39)- I've never tried Charlotte Tilbury makeup but everyone from England raves about them!

4. Bite Beauty The Perfect Bite Set ($25)- In my opinion Bite Beauty prepares the best holiday value sets. They offer gorgeous colors and their formula is amazing! 

5. Bite Beauty Best Bite Redux ($25)

6. Bite Beauty Discovery Set ($39)- This set includes a lip primer and a lip mask also!

7. Sephora Favorites Give Me Some Bold Lip ($28)- This kits are great for someone with a limited lipstick collection who's been taking about branching out more!

8. Sephora Favorites Give Me Some Lip & Liner ($60)- The splurge option.

EYES

1. invisibobble Time to Shine ORIGINAL the traceless hair ring ($8)- I've been dying to try out these hair ties! Supposedly they don't leave a mark after use!

2. Dior Diorshow Iconic Overcurl Mascara & Eyeshadow Palette ($29.50)- Great price for a Dior mascara and eyeshadow palette. Perfect for a mom, aunt, or grandmother!

3. Bite Beauty Bite Lush Lip Wipes ($12)- Perfect for your friend who always wears a bold lip.

4. Too Faced Better Than Sex Mascara ($12)- Cute little travel mascara to hang on the tree!

HAIR

1. Drybar 'I Heart Road Trips' Travel Set ($25)- I really enjoy Drybar products and believe that any hair enthusiast would enjoy these sets!

2. Drybar 'The Four Pack' Set ($39)

3. Sephora Favorites Customizable Skin Care & Hair Gift Set ($25)- Another customizable option! You can mix it up with beauty and hair care!

4. Bumble and bumble A Few Of Our Favorite Things Kit ($39)- Almost every hair product a girl could need!

FRAGRANCE

1. Sephora Favorites Perfume Sampler ($65)- These are both perfect for someone who likes to try out new fragrances. How it works: You gift someone this set of perfume minis and they use them until the decide which one is their favorite. At that point, they can go to their nearest Sephora and trade it in for a full size perfume!

2. Sephora Favorites Perfume Travel Sampler ($25)- Works the same only for a travel/rollerball option. 

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Hola! Today I thought I'd share with you my hair care routine. I probably don't take care of my hair as much as I should but I do make it a habit to do these few things:

Color: My colorist is amazing! I don't know the exact details of what she does on me other than its a balayage/ombre fusion and I love it! For more information on my colorist, message me on the blog's Facebook page.

Wash: I'm not very picky with what shampoo/conditioner I use. I used to love the Herbal Essences Wild Naturals Shampoo & Conditioner but I haven't seen it in stores for a while. I do make it a habit to use purple shampoo and conditioner at least once a weak to keep my hair from looking brassy. This makes a huge difference in my hair color! I enjoy using the Clairol Shimmer Lights set. Every once in a while I also use a hair mask for deep repair, like Macadamia Natural Oil's Deep Repair Masque. 

Detangle: The longer my hair gets, the more tangled it gets too! To help me deal with this tangled mess I use It's a 10 Miracle Leave-In Product. It is by far the best detangler I have ever used and its also a heat protectant. The downside: it's so expensive! I still haven't found any other leave-in conditioner that works as well for a cheaper price and trust me I've looked. As soon as I find one I'll let you know! 

Style: On most days, after I wash my hair and detangle it, I use Bumble and bumble's Don't Blow It for it to dry without frizz and perfect air-dried texture. After its almost 3/4 of the way dry, I braid it into a french braid to achieve natural curls. Its so easy to do!  On days when I want more structured curls like the ones in the photo above, I use the 1-1 ½ Inch Remington T|Studio Salon Collection Pearl Digital Ceramic Curling Wand. Another full post on how I curl my hair to follow! 

I hope you find these few tips helpful! Let me know if there's anything you think I should add to my routine! 

Hola! Today I'm sharing some pieces I've been keeping an eye on! Autumn is one of my favorite seasons because it reminds me that Christmas is just around the corner (10 Fridays away...but who's counting?)! I've promised myself to keep my wallet closed though. We have special things planned for Christmas so I'm trying my hardest to stay within budget! Still, all these pieces have me a little jittery at the "Place Order" button!

On another note, I just finished my first month rotation for Internal Medicine. It was another great experience! The team of residents and attending I got to work with was excellent. Even though we had a full ward everything ran smoothly and we learned so much throughout the whole process. The interesting part about rotating is that all those conditions and medications that you've spent years learning about are really quite different in real life. Your patient isn't going to appear with the exact same symptoms as you've memorized from the book and each patient is going to be different from the next. And each patient has his/her own treatment plan, one that works for them and needs to be constantly adjusted. It was rewarding to learn so much and have the opportunity to make decisions in my patients' care. We'll see what this next month in a different hospital has to offer...

Skirt/Falda: Forever 21 (similar here and here) Shirt/Camisa: ASOS Jacket/Abrigo: Forever 21 Shoes/Zapatos: Forever 21 (similar here, loving these mules!) Necklace/Collar: Zara (similar here)

Hola! I'm completely in love with this look and excited to share it with you guys! As you read in my last post (The Island Fall Edit), I've been preparing my wardrobe for fall. If you missed it, check it out for my tips on fall outfits for tropical weather. I've owned this skirt for maybe a year or two and have gotten so much use out of it! I've paired it with printed blouses, plain shirts like this one, and can even pair it with a sweater, tights and boots if I'm traveling to somewhere cold. It is definitely a versatile piece that's a staple in my closet. Today I paired it with this white button down and denim jacket for a more casual look. And can we have a moment for these shoes? They make my legs look so long and I am definitely on the petite side! I admit, they aren't the most comfortable but who said beauty was comfortable? Well, most of the time comfort is my number one styling factor but for legs like these I'll take the pain! 

I'm currently in the second week of my Internal Medicine rotation. So far, so good. I'm lucky enough to have amazing residents who take their time to teach us and actually care that we're learning. Even though I miss all my kids from the Pediatrics rotation, its nice to be back in the hospital setting juggling many responsibilities. I hope these next weeks go smoothly! Even though I already have a specialty in mind, I'm keeping my mind open and enjoying the best from every specialty. Wish me luck!

Hi there! Long time no blog! As I explained on the blog's Facebook page, I've been busy with rotations but am finally back! As fall began a little while ago, I thought it would be fun to share how I prepare for the "change of seasons" while living on a tropical island. The coldest it gets here is around the high 70s and even that starts in December! All the while, my favorite bloggers and youtubers start changing their wardrobes and I feel left out! Here are some tips to keep up with the autumn/fall trends if you live in a tropical paradise like me!

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Fall colors in fresh, breathable clothing

I would love to be wearing gorgeous knit sweaters, tights with over the knee boots, and huge scarves but if I did so I would die of a heat stroke! Instead I try to find items in fall colors like burgundy (midi skirt, dress for a night out, jersey dress, top, bag) or olive/khaki green (blouse, skirt, v-neck shirt, off the shoulder top, dress) made in breathable materials such as cotton. Plaid prints also start popping up in store but they tend to come in thicker materials. Look for ones that are lighter such as this one. You could also try using materials such as corduroy or suede for that fall feel.

Dress/Traje: Forever 21 $29.90 (other gorgeous burgundy dresses here and here) Shoes/Zapatos: Zara (similar here and here) Bag/Cartera: TJ Maxx (brand Franco Sarto; similar here and here)

Anyone remember The Look for Less: Chloé post? You can imagine my excitement when I saw this look-a-like bag at TJ Maxx for just $29.99! It's so similar to the Chloé Mini Hudson Bag! Lucky for you I found some similar ones tagged above and you can probably find one at your local TJ Maxx now. I choose to pair it with this gorgeous burgundy dress from Forever 21 which is the perfect color for the beginning of fall. Living in Puerto Rico, we don't experience seasons and our climate is pretty much the same all year round. The perfect way to still feel on trend during the season change while living in a tropical place is to wear colors like this but in silhouettes that are still fresh and with breathable material. 

As for my clinical rotations, I'm still working my outpatient Pediatrics assignment. I've learned so much and find treating and making kids feel better so rewarding. Kids are so strong and resilient, they amaze me! The next couple of weeks are going to be pretty rough though with upcoming OSCE, Internal Exam, and Shelf Exam. I will do my best to keep you posted! Wish me luck!