Simplicity in Blanc

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I am the MASTER of simplicity. No. Really. Quote of the day: "The less shit, the more free you are." and that pretty much sums up my whole life. I like to spend my free days reading classic novels in the park, barefoot and all. Yesterday I decided to finally let this dress see what life (outside) is really like, since its been hanging in my closet since the day I purchased it. This dress by BCBG is so casual and yet so chic.. You can wear it anywhere, if it's a date night - pair it with some heels. If it's work - a blazer will do!
p.s. I love to twirl in this dress, it reminds me of a breath of fresh air. Kisses. 

Dress: BCBGeneration

Watch: Anne Klein

Sandals: Tory Burch 

Book: Lolita by Vladimir Vladimirovich Nabokov

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Watch me twirl in this short motion film I created.

Watch me twirl in this short motion film I created.

signing off!

xoxo, Thedayabarboza

Top 5 Perfumes For Women

Chanel No. 5
$130
My rate:10

1. Discover Chanel No. 5 perfume. This Perfume first launched in 1921, this is the fragrance that Gabrielle Chanel commissioned to smell like a woman. This scent will forever live to be the most timeless scent in history, with its elegant and luxurious scents. It possesses many different notes; a spectacular blend of May Rose, Vanilla, and Jasmine. Chanel No. 5 is the most famous scent of all time. It's a classic!

Clean Warm Cotton Parfum
$38.00
My rate: 8.4

2. CLEAN Warm Cotton Eau De Parfum is for you. Don't want to smell too perfume-y and just want a scent that makes you feel refreshed and CLEAN? Warm cotton is for the modern day minimalistic women; with hints of Citrus, Watery Green Pear, Verbena, Floral Essences, Fruit Essences, Marine Essences, Jasmine, Orange Flower, Musk, Fougere, Amber; that gives that natural fresh out of the laundry smell.

Daisy by Marc Jacobs eau so fresh
$97.00
My rate: 9.9

3. A spin-off from the original Daisy Perfume by Marc Jacobs, Daisy Eau So fresh is a twisty bubbly more vibrant perfume! The scent is a fun fragrance, both fruity and flowery. This fragrance is very nicely balanced with hints of Natural Raspberry, Grapefruit, Pear, Violet, Wild Rose, and Apple Blossom. There is also a musky plum and ceder-wood undertone that keeps it from being overly sweet. Perfect for Spring!

Coco Mademoiselle by Chanel
$90.00
My rate: 10

4. Launched as a tribute to herself, Coco Mademoiselle was created in 2001. This fragrance I would describe as very sexy, fresh, and light. It smells both elegant and youthful; notes including of Morning Rose, Jasmine, Vanilla, and Mandarin. When to wear this? -on a first date. I bought this perfume a few months back, I grabbed the Limited edition 200ml, and i have to say that this is basically HEAVEN in a bottle!

Miss Dior Blooming Bouquet 
$98.00
My rate: 9.8

5. Created for the flirtatious, irresistibly-charming women. This complex fragrance gets you in the mood for spring! It is chic, romantic and lets be serious; what girl doesn't LOVE a bouquet of flowers? This flowery scent is adorned in a creative blend of Sicilian Orange essence, Pink Peony, Damascus, and to top it all off; notes of White Musk. Defiantly one of my Favs!

*please comment below and let me know which perfumes are your favorite, or give my your top 5 perfumes! 

signing off!


xoxo, Thedayabarboza

What's In My Bag?

Hello Everyone! today I will be writing about What's in my bag.
*just to put this out there, I promise I'm not trying to show off anything I have.. this is just me sharing with you my essential products I absolutely love to use while out on the move!

So lets get this started...

1. My Marc by Marc Jacobs (#M3122350 - Too Hot to HandleTote) aka "The love of my life." I got her this past december and I still wear her even though in the fashion world it would be considered -last seasons- right? well I honestly can care less.. she's my best friend and I'm not done wearing her just yet. It might not look as if this bag can fit too many things, but honestly it can, and I take advantage of it. 
2. My wallet by Calvin Klein. This was a gift to me from a friend. I love it because its long and it has so many secret hiding places. I can fit so many things in it, I never run out of space.
3. Chanel N.5 parfum. I carry this in its box now because with my previous purchase with this perfume I had a bit of an accident.. it leaked. and any one of you who wears N. 5 knows that this 15 ml bottle costs over $300. So my warning to you is be careful. Keep it in the original box.
4. Nivea Moisturizing Creme. My hands get really rough at times because they are not naturally smooth and this creme helps out in so many ways I think I would be only fair to mail them a Thank you letter. It is a mixture of Jojoba Oils and Vitamin E.
5. Dry skin hand cream by Pre de Provence; product of France. I'm not sure exactly why I carry two moisturizers with me.. yet this one really smells good, its lavender. the only negative with this creme is that its surprisingly heavy and really thick.
6. I like to stuff a couple of Cotton Balls in my purse before i leave my house, usually later in the day you see your make-up run, or if your skin is just incredibly oily, you'll get these make-up creases around your smile lines. and that is exactly what i use them for.. i just dab away all over my face and then my face feels refreshingly light again!
7. I don't usually carry my Macbook Air in my bag.. its extremely dangerous, though my middle name is Risk-Taker. I carry it only because I'm either in school for 345 hours (exaggeration) or I'm hanging out like a lonely loser in Starbucks watching Youtube Tutorials (honest to god truth, I'm a total loser). My laptop is basically my World; I would like to take a minute and give thanks to the creator of Apple, they have done some truly amazing stuff with technology today. I sleep with all of my Apple products. Literally. 
8. I am prone to passing out on the streets.. so I keep some type of food with me everywhere I go, usually Fig Newtons. They are the best and I love them and they also get the job done.
9. I undoubtedly, can't stand when I have something on my face and someone tells me, or doesn't tell. I can't stand it either way, so I carry a small compact mirror with me everywhere I go. People probably think I'm too in to myself. 
10. My Ray-Ban aviator glasses that I am absolutely in love with. I bought these glasses about a month ago and I wear these babies inside, outside, when the sun isn't out, when its pouring rain. (yes I'm one of those peoples).
11. Starbucks After Coffee Mints- for when my mate's breath sticks... it gets the job done and I'm not afraid to talk to them again.
12. Sephora Mascara and Mac lip liner- for when a touch up is needed... you never know
13. My Hairfinity Dietary supplements "Healthy hair from the inside out." by BrockBeauty. *I will be reviewing this product in the next few weeks when I actually see a change. or anything.
14. My Egg! My EOS. They make my lips utterly smooth and pillowy soft. This is the only chap-stick I will ever use and have been using for quite a while. I love it dearly. 
15. A  Venetian Journal that a close friend bought, handcrafted in Victoria B.C. This is wear I jot down my deepest thoughts. Im into poetry and this is where I do my magic.

Well, that does it. This is the end to what is in my bag and I hope you enjoyed reading as much as I enjoyed writing this.

signing off!


xoxo, Thedayabarboza

SkinnyMe Tea Detox

'SkinnyMe Teatox Pack (14 days)

Instagram photo of SkinnyMe Tea 

If you have any Social Media accounts then you have definitely seen the bag above before.. but what most of you, and I want to know is -is it even worth the chatter?-

SkinnyMe Tea is an Australian-based 100% natural health supplements company founded in 2012 by Young Melbournite Gretta van Riel. The tea is a powerfully amazing mix of natural health and weight loss ingredients, that helps you lose that unwanted weight quickly, without restricting your calorie intake or drastically changing your exercise regime. The Tea works better following an eating plan which is also on the site, it is designed to make the best or most effective use of of the detox process while maximizing your weight loss.
How it works
So, Basically there is a daytime tea (loose leaf) that you drink and you're supposed to drink this every morning.. it helps convert food into energy, giving you that full energy boost you need to get your day going, it increases your metabolism and reduces appetite and food consumption, and, as a result, causes weight loss to occur. Then, there is a colon cleanse that you drink at night (night time tea) which pretty much cleans out your entire gastrointestinal tract, getting rid of toxins and waste that is holding you back from actually loosing the weight.
Is it safe?
if the product is used correctly, then yes! it is safe.
though.... there were concerns back in 2013 if this product was promoting self-harm because of its"extreme dieting". It was actually the Colon cleanse that people and experts were actually concerned about because of it containing the laxative senna, and using such product when not needed can cause the loss of electrolyte and fluids, as well as other nutrients the body needs.

all in all.. there have been successes in this new nutrition revelution and the reviews are great. It is up to you to decide if you want to play guinea pig and see if all the talk on this is even worth the chatter.







signing off!
       

             xoxo, Thedayabarboza

How To Pose For A Picture...On Instagram!

Lets be real.. were are not all photogenic people, and even the most photogenic people are not even all that attractive. Its all about capturing great shots and finding the most flattering angles that work, for you.



With social medias like Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, etc. we find ourselves glued to our phones having and needing to take amazing photos constantly of ourselves. "what should I do with my hands?... does this pose look too statue-ish?" i see myself as a pro poser and upcoming star in selfies.. read more for insight and tips on how you can become a pro selfie taker, yourself!

Angle your face and position your arms 

Unless you have an amazing photographer who is good with editing, try avoiding taking photos of your face pointing directly on to the camera and instead slightly angle your face in a way in which there is less shadow surrounding your whole face and more shadow drawn to your nose and along the cheekbones; giving your face a more slimming appeal. 

Use as much natural light as possible. The "flash" is your biggest enemy... stand by a window during the magic hours in the day (dusk or dawn). The more natural your photo looks, the better. Filters are cool to use and can actually enhance your photos giving it some flair, yet I definitely try to avoid using them too often; the more you use it the more of an addiction it becomes and the more you won't be use to the natural you... kind of like make-up ;)

The natural candid photos

The "I didn't even know you were still taking pictures!" always works.. it is naturally cool and looks less poesy or statue-ish. Discover your best side of your body or face, we all have a favorite side.. if you follow me on Instagram you see in my pictures that I usually angle my face to the right, I prefer that side. 

I thought I’d share a few things that I have learned with mastering the art of the Selfie…

• Practice your best poses and discover your best side.  
• Slightly angle your face down with it tilting away from the camera.. never looking directly straight-on.
• Avoid the Flash on phones and take advantage of natural lighting.
• Pay attention to what’s going on in the background of your photo. People love to look at awesome buildings or art.. but most importantly make sure if your taking a picture in your room, that your room isn't messy... So make your bed and pick up clothes from the floor (you know, all those things your parents told you to do) people shouldn't see how dirty your room is. 
• Play with make-up (or your moms if you don't have any).
• Avoid using reverse camera mode.. the quality isn't that good and doesn't compare to the camera on the back of your phone. 
• Less duck face, more cheekbone 
• Limit the amount of selfies that you take, you don't want to look too into yourself. Try taking pictures of food you eat or of your pets doing something really weird. 
• Finally, just have fun with it and relax. stick your tongue out, throw the peace sign up. 

So, tell me… Do you have any tips, tricks or advice? please feel free to leave comments and start a discussion.

Last but not least, Watch this amazing clip from youtube - How to Take a Selfie Like a Supermodel- 

and follow advice from the worlds most sexiest super models.

signing off!

xoxo, Thedayabarboza