Marc Jacobs Beauty - Short review

New purchases today. Loving the Lip Color Stick- SMACK 👄 

Anyone who knows me well knows that Marc Jacobs is in my top 10 of Fashion Designers. There is a Marc by Marc Jacobs store located on Newbury St In Boston.. The only one I know of in Boston and the only one I shop at. Usually I buy handbags and watches from there... Never any makeup products (BTW: I'm a big supporter of CHANEL makeup). The packaging for both items are 2 die for, you can pretty much sell me anything if the packaging is Divine. 

The Kiss Pop collection had so many vivid colors and I was hard to chose from. I usually do a bold red lip, but the Burgundy stood out to me the most. It lasted me the whole day without touching up which is perfect! I would describe it as a Matte/satin finish and no drying of the lips. Again, the packaging is extremely gorgeous yet functional and its fits in a lipstick holder, easy to travel with. A+

P.s. The liquid foundation I'm not extremely crazy about... It's cocoa medium and it matches my skin Barley, so I use it as a blend. Maybe you have a different opinion? Let me know if you disagree in the comment section below because I'd like to know! Overall C-

Warby Parker's Ghostly

CURTIS IN BLACK

IN-STORE EXCLUSIVE

For those of you who don't know about Warby Parker's prescription eyeglasses.. Warby Parker's eyeglasses are crafted on one of the finest production lines in the world, with custom acetate sourced from a family-owned company."We believe that buying glasses should be easy and fun. It should leave you happy and good-looking, with money in your pocket." 

Im excited to say that the upcoming GHOSTLY COLLABARATION  which is reissuing Curtis, the smooth-lined pair of sunglasses which were introduced in last year's collaboration with the endlessly inventive music and art label. Since 1999, Ghostly has built an amazing community of artists, designers, musicians, innovators, and more. These glasses you can wear on any occasion, they are fun, they are hip, they are edgy, and they are classic. 


This time around they offering the head-turning frame in three new colors: Aubergine Fade, Moss, and Bourbon Tortoise. In addition, the frame will also be back in the previously sold-out Revolver Black (with a brand-new lens color), which will be sold exclusively at retail locations. 

CURTIS IN MOSS

 They also have a program called Buy a Pair, Give a Pair (similar to Tom's) For every pair of glasses sold, a pair is distributed to someone in need. The program details are in the link. I think that each and everyone of us has something to be thankful for and we should all realize that people ARE in need are not able to afford things that they need. I definitely support the companies that give back in some way.

What Outfits can I pair with Warby Parker Glasses?

Warby Parker by trilla-villa featuring a nail polish

Find a location in your city today, and Happy Black Friday!!

Key Attractive

While vacationing on one of the infamous islands of the Florida Keys, I have been planning the most perfect outfit to share with you all on this blog ♡ This post took longer to publish than I had actually  expected it to because of my charming ability, which you all are probably familiar with, called procrastination. Ive been busy and lazy.. but I'm not sure which one overrides which. (getting back 2 the muy importante stuff) Key west was sultry, but was relaxing and took my mind off all the wrong things.. when taking a road trip all the way from NY to Key West, you want to be more than comfortable and free because that is one hell of a ride! So, the little fashonista in my head was screaming "BOYFRIEND JEANS!" and when I went on a little shopping spree in UO I saw what I had been envisioning, the slouchy fit and the allover patchwork detailing were an eyesore!

similar looks:

Key Attractive by trilla-villa featuring a lace top

My First Giveaway!

Taken from my Instagram @dayabarboza

Hey Eveyone! I'm doing my very own First giveaway, so keep your fingers crossed and If you don’t follow me on instagram it’s about time you do. Its Giveaway time folks, aka free stuff! 

1. Regram photo
2. Follow and tag @dayabarboza  on Instagram
3. Tag #dayabarbozagiveaway

Winner #1 - Dolce & Gabbana Filigree Sunglasses DG4213

My Dolce & Gabbana Filigree Cat's-Eye sunglasses are one of my most prized possessions, these were expensive as hell, though worth the purchase because of the perfection in style and quality...and I have had my fun with them -taking selfies, showing them off-  These specific sunglasses are Soft-shaped in black acetate with antique gold coloured filigree temples, embellished by the application of metal flowers. Grey polarised gradient lenses. The exclusive packaging consists of a matching velvet case and an authenticity  card inside.

Winner #2 - Ray-Ban Aviator Flash Lenses RB3025

My Ray-Ban Aviator sunglasses I have not had for very long, but since I have had them, I wear them often and have gotten many compliments. Basically what Ray-Ban did was instead of using their regular lenses of black, brown, and green they used a limited production of specialized mirror lenses which they call their Flash model. They are arguably one of the hottest brand and collection on the streets now! one of the best products Ray-Ban has put out for these iconic classic sunglasses. So, again these are the Ray-Ban Aviator Flash Lenses, I have them in Blue, and I'm giving these away.. For free.



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

The Most Trendiest Items You Should Purchase This Spring!

Finally, Spring is here people! New season, New wardrobe. Clean out your closets and enjoy the most talked about trends right off the runway from Fashion Week 2014 Spring and more.

*source: Glamour.com

A Rainbow of Pastels, from left to right: Jason Wu, Prabal Gurung, and Rebecca Taylor.

There is something about a clean, soft pastel in Spring that gives the season a more lively, and soothing feeling to it. I absolutely love soft colors in the Spring, most of all a mixing and matching with different soft, cool, neutral hues. Pastels can make anything look brighter and more feminine. if you're not yet comfortable with pairing different variations of pastel colors, its perfectly fine.. choose one that stands out and makes the outfit Pop! color-blocking is currently still "in" and is still definitely a trend seen everywhere.

*source: Thefashionspot.com

Crop Top x Alexander Wang

The Crop Top Trend will Never die, no matter what season. We've seen celebs from Miley Cyrus to Rihanna Rock this, in their own fashionable way. The secret into wearing crop top trend, i will share with you: Less skin shown, the better! Just because its actually cropped, doesn't mean -bare midriffs-

pair this top with a high-waisted jean or midi skirt. "less about the stomach, more about the waist."

*source: Peaceloveshea.com

 Shea Marie in: Citizens of Humanity

The Jumpsuit, one of the most easiest clothing to be worn. You shouldn't have to worry about mixing or matching, or over the top accessory, especially in a denim piece. For spring,  select a more vibrant color or a bold solid color to brighten up your outfit. We are seeing this retro 70's trend come back to life on the Red Carpet and even as the "hot new wedding dress trend".  

*source: Youtube.com

The Best Fashion Week Street Style Shoes! | Fashion Week Spring 2014

This video should make you automatically want to go out and get some shoes! can you spot some of your favorite shoes shown in the video? - if you do, be sure to comment below and start a discussion. 

signing off!

xoxo, Thedayabarboza