A day with JCPenney in Miami

Hola Amores!

I spent all of last week in Miami at the Hispanicize conference.  You guys know I am a stylista and I like looking put together. Hispanicize is held in Miami, therefore I had to plan according to the weather and the "feel" of Miami. I'm a Texan girl and Texas girls know how to dress and I am Latina so whatever we wear, we wear it well!

I started planning my outfits a week prior and took photos of what I planned on taking. Unfortunately for both you and I, my phone completely shattered on Monday, the first day of the summit and I don't have those pictures to share. However, I recovered bought a new phone and life was great soon after. LOL!  I knew I needed conference outfits and I wanted to stay true to my personal style. Often times, when people travel we purchase things that normally we won't wear in our city and therefore the items are no use after. I used to do that, not anymore! Spoiled Latinas shop smart!

Speaking of shopping smart, I totally loved partnering with JCPenney  last week for Hispanicize and specifically for Tecla Awards. I was  I documented my day on snapchat (because I am a snapchat lover and I was nominated for best snapchat story teller at Tecla Awards) don't worry if you don't follow me on snapchat, you can view the story below.

We took a trip from Intercontinental hotel to the JCPenney at Dadeland Mall. It was me, Ydelays, and Monique from Curves and Chaos. Once we got there, we were treated to delicious fruit and mimosas and a room filled with the latest fashion trends for a fun night out and lots of clutches, handbags and accessories. I was loving it!

I really liked what the stylist had chosen for me, but I had to make my way to the cocktail and party dress section just to make sure I wasn't missing out on something that my eyes didn't see. And just as predicted, I had.  I spotted a navy mid drift top and a flowy with a flair lace skirt that immediately caught my attention. I searched the shoe section and chose a corral and nude sandal and combined it with a corral color clutch I found. It was the cutest outfit! Plus I am able to wear 3 of the 4 items I wore more than once.

This is part of a sponsored collaboration with JCPenney and DiMe Media. However, all opinions expressed are my own.

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Preview Selena Como La Flor lipstick by MAC

This has been by far, one of the best announcements this year! 

A preview of COMO LA FLOR lipstick, one of the products from the upcoming #MacSelena collection! This morning Suzette, sister of Selena posted to her Instagram. Selena's style lives on through the passing of her fans and her impact on Latin beauty and culture. #MACSelena is a makeup collaboration inspired by the devotion of all those who continue to be touched by the young legend, tenderly curated by Selena's own sister, Suzette.

"I wanted the colors to be about her personally, what she wore on and offstage"  says Suzette "She has been gone for 21 years already, and for this collaboration to happen its pretty much incredible. It just shows the love her fan base has even though she's gone; that her music still lives on and her legacy has grown tremendously since she passed. Its a great honor to have M-A-C collaborate with Selena's name and her fans FOR her fans" 

the collection is available October 2016!! 

follow SELENAQOFFICIAL on instagram for more updates!

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The Weeknd, Adele, Nicky Jam and more finalist at Billboard 2016

With help from the show’s hosts hip-hop artist and actor Ludacris and international music sensation Ciara, dick clark productions and ABC announced the finalists for the “2016 Billboard Music Awards,” honoring the year’s most successful artists in 43 categories. The “2016 Billboard Music Awards” will broadcast LIVE from the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas on Sunday, May 22 at 8:00 PM ET on ABC. This year’s show will showcase big performances, unexpected collaborations and pop culture moments that will have everyone talking. The “2016 Billboard Music Awards” is produced by dick clark productions. Allen Shapiro, Mike Mahan, Mark Bracco, Barry Adelman and Robert Deaton are Executive Producers.

Hosts of the 2016 show, Ludacris and Ciara appeared in the 8:00 AM ET hour of ABC’s “Good Morning America” today, to announce the finalists in six categories, including: Top Artist, Top Male Artist, Top Female Artist, Top New Artist, Top Billboard 200 Album and Top Hot 100 Song. 

Immediately following the broadcast, five additional categories were exclusively announced live via Billboard Music Award’s Facebook and Periscope, followed by a live stream on ABC News of the remaining categories.

Banda Sinaloense MS De Sergio Lizárraga, Juan Gabriel, Nicky Jam, the late Ariel Camacho y Los Plebes del Rancho and Romeo Santos are finalists in the Top Latin Artist category.

 

The Weeknd leads the entire finalist pack with 19 entries in 16 categories including Top Artist, Top Male Artist and Top Hot 100 Song. 

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Beach Day with #HTownkid

I spent the day with my son Anthony at the beach at Galveston, TX on Easter Sunday.  It has been at least a year since he had been there. I heard the whining and questioning as to why we are driving "sooo far" "it's going to take foreverrrr" complaints from a 6 year old,  but I assured him he would thank me later..and that he did! 

We hit the road and snap chatted the day. Watch the video below that I posted to YouTube. 

If you aren't following me on snap, add me now! #LatinaInHtown - I am actually a finalist at the Tecla Awards for best snapchat storyteller. 

When your son thinks he's a photographer

XO, SpoiledLatina

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My first speaking engagement at SXSW

L-R : Nicole Garner Scott, Tammy Wyatt, Me, Gabrielle Delucas, Devi Dev & Tracy G

I've attended SXSW in Austin, TX for many years. I've been both as a music lover, a spectator as well as an event planner. This year I was a totally different experience as I was a Speaker. Yes, a speaker! I arrived into Austin on Wednesday evening in the 2016 Chevrolet Traverse. A sleek, spacious, easy riding vehicle.  I enjoyed the heated seats and the comfortable ride. I also loved that Anthony, could watch his movie on the overhead DVD screen and I could listen to my music.

The panel was scheduled for Friday, March 18th and I was a bit nervous. I always seem to get nervous than arrive and all nerves fly out the window.   The panel was created for all women in business with interests in entertainment and media. During the panel 5 women who have created and marketed successful brands within the entertainment industry spoke about our experiences as woman in the industry, the challenges we face and get through them. A special thanks to Gabbi from Business Rules for Women for adding me to the panel.

 I, myself gained a little more knowledge than  I walked in with. After the panel I met a beautiful young girl from Monterrey, which is in Nuevo Leon Mexico. We talked, I shared some ideas with her and how to grow as a blogger and she was the sweetest thing. We both teared up because she was inspired by me and I was inspired by her. She is taking the leap of faith and pursuing bigger opportunities. Saludos Amiga!

I totally wanted Torchy's and I stopped at the location that President Obama visited the week prior. The line was so long and the wait would have had me late to SX events therefore we drove off and ate elsewhere. But I got the pic! 

What I wore the first day was a black jersey dress that I've had in my closet for a while....I added a green vest jacket that I purchased at Macy's because I loved it and since it was raining a bit, it helped and looked cute. 

What I wore the day of my panel

Top: Forever 21

Bottom: BCBG Max Azria

Shoes: Top Shop

Hair : Me and Mason with the curls.

Next up is Hispanicize in Miami!

XO, SpoiledLatina

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Monday Memory - ABC NEWS 13 FEATURES ME

To date, one of the biggest highlights of my career. Being featured on ABC 13 for simply doing what I love. I originally posted the story here.

Thank you so much for the recognition. Being born in Corpus Christi, raised in South Texas and moving to Houston as an adult to be being recognized by local and national media is a great feeling. 

Cheers to all the SpoiledLatinas of the world!

XO, SpoiledLatina

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I'm speaking at Hispanicize - The Art of the Pitch Workshop

¡DiMe! Summit announces its highly anticipated The Art of the Pitch Workshop + Meet the Media session with guest speaker Yvonne Guidry of Yvonne SpoiledLatina. Yvonne is your on-air fashion chica who has worked with top networks like Univision, Mun2, MTV, BET, and more! You might remember her from Hispanicize when she spoke on the “Proud Leaders of Latina Fashion Bloggers” panel session in 2013. In this year's 2-part interactive pitch workshop, you'll learn from this super media-savvy influencer how to boost your blog's media coverage. Get your Hispanicize pass here: bit.ly/1I85mMd

I am beyond excited to be heading to Miami in April for the Hispanicize 2016. I am entering my 8th year of blogging and I have lots of tips and takeaways. Hope to see you there!

Contact me for partnerships 

XO, SpoiledLatina

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CONVERSE CHUCK TAYLOR ALL STAR LUX WEDGE SHROUD

 If you really know me, you know I love me some sneaker wedges! Converse has taken their Lux silhouette, which has a hidden internal 2.44-inch wedge to give your height a boost, and completely encased it in premium leather. The result is the Converse Chuck Taylor All Star Lux Shroud, delivering a bold, fashion-forward look that helps protect your feet from the elements. These would look amazing on with a pair of skinny jeans, a tank top and a jean jacket over it. Big shades, hair in a pony and big earrings. 

If you want to order your pair...click here.

And if the Star Lux Wedge wasn't enough Converse announced earlier this month that they are paying radical homage to the punk era with a full range of alternative footwear for men and women. Converse goes against the grain with the iconic Chuck Taylor All Star ’70 high top, flipping the classic construction from front to back in an act of creative subversion. The unique design features a rear-seamed white leather upper with the tongue and waxed black leather lacing on the heel.

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TELEMUNDO PRESENTS THE BILLBOARD LATIN MUSIC AWARDS “BILLBOARD DUETS”

Since its inception, the Billboard Latin Music Awards broadcast on TELEMUNDO have set the pace in Latin music, introducing unique never-before-seen collaborations among internationally renowned artists on its stage. This year, the prestigious event will take the format to another level, offering for the first time “Billboard Duets.” Performances during the impressive awards show will unite the voices of acclaimed artists to offer an unprecedented program, featuring the biggest Latin stars in exclusive harmonies.

Known for its innovation, the awards show has become a platform for never-before-seen musical performances, such as Alejandro Fernandez with Julio Iglesias, Juan Gabriel with Los Trio, and Jennifer Lopez with Los Dinos, among many others. In addition, the show was the first to include collaborations between English and Spanish speaking artists, such as the one with P. Diddy and Daddy Yankee, Alicia Keys and Arturo Sandoval, and Wisin with Sean Paul.

The longest-running and most prestigious awards show in the Latin music world will be produced and broadcast live by TELEMUNDO on Thursday, April 28 at 8pm/7cfrom the BankUnited Center at the University of Miami in Florida, and will be preceded at 7pm/6c by the acclaimed red carpet preshow “La Alfombra de Premios Billboard.”

The Billboard Latin Music Awards are the only ones that honor the most popular albums, songs, and performers in Latin music, as determined by the actual sales, radio airplay, streaming and social data that informs Billboard's weekly charts

For the complete list of finalists and the latest news, fans can visit Telemundo.com/PremiosBillboard - the official website of the 2016 Billboard Latin Music Awards; follow the excitement of the star-studded event on Twitter and Instagram @LatinBillboards and Facebook.com/LatinBillboards, and join the conversation using #Billboards2016.

XO, SpoiledLatina

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Ladies Night With Dove Dry Spray

Life as we all know has its ups and downs and therefore we have to be prepared for its biggest moments...and by this I mean with our deodorant and of course a good group of girl friends! My must have fashion accessory is definitely my Dove Dry Spray. I have been using it for a few months now and when I first discovered it, it completely changed my life. lol I say that honestly because I was searching for a antiperspirant due to other brands just not working for me and was fed up with feeling uncomfortably musty. It was just not a good feeling. Thats why I have switched over to 48 hours of visibly dry with odor and wetness protection. Dove Dry Spray Antiperspirant is the latest beauty trend so don't be on the late show when Im giving you the secrets to success now. It also leaves no visible residue meaning you can wear what you want and you won't stain a thing. 

Last week I hosted a few girlfriends over for some champagne and food while we chatted fashion, hairstyles and the performances from the award show that was on. Before prepping for my day, which I knew would be a fun, long and an amazing time, I showered and sprayed my Dove DrySpray on, got dressed, got cute and we saw lots of shiny sequence dresses and big hair which is the latest trend just like Dove Dry Spray. 

We had a great time talking fashion and getting to know each other.

My good blogging friend Annie Vasquez of Miami's TheFashionPoet was one of 3 correspondents at the Premios Los Nuestro awards and they shared some good tips for getting ready for a big night out.

Getting ready for the big night out means looking and feeling your best, so make sure to get plenty of beauty sleep and drink lots of H20 the night before.

Daniela Ramirez of nanysklozet.com

Before every big event, I change at least three times to make sure my outfit matches my mood....which can lead to leaving white residue from your deodorant. To avoid so, use the Dove Dry Spray Antiperspirant- it's my favorite! It will not leave any white residue while keeping you fresh all night (another plus, it also moisturizes your underarms!)

Kelly Saks of kellysklosetblog.com

Deodorant stains are the worst way to start a special evening, that’s why I love that Dove Dry Spray goes on clear and dries instantly. I don’t have to worry about embarrassing white marks on my party dress and can get straight to the fun.

My friend Carmen Contreras from Hot 95.7 sent me this text...

Visit Dove.com/TryDry and #TryDry to share the trend on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram

This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Dove. The opinions and text are all mine.

#DovePartner

XO, SpoiledLatina

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