Follow me on Instagram as I takeover Dark and Lovely’s Instagram on Sunday, March 15th. Hint: I love to travel and I will be sharing ……. Well you will have to follow me tomorrow to see. XO, Mel
I have anticipated visiting Toro Toro in DC for quite some time but had the pleasure of doing so in Dubai! Funny, huh. Well, thank God for my 20/20 vision because I actually saw the sign from the other side of the Dubai Marina and just knew that I had to make reservations for my friends and I to eat there. Toro Toro (which means bull in Spanish) is a Pan Latin restaurant that offers a delectable variety of dishes withRead More→
I was so excited to to go on this tour! My friends and I booked the wildlife drive and Bedouin breakfast with Platinum Heritage . Our day started pretty early, six in the morning to be exact. We were picked up at our apartment (transportation is part of the package) and drove for about an hour to the Desert Conversation Center where we swapped our SUV and rode to the Bedouin camp in a beautiful vintage Land Rover along the desert. OnceRead More→
Hola! I know its been a while and if you are following my Instagram you would see I have been quite busy traveling. Don’t worry! I will catch you up on all of the great things happening including being recognized by Cosmopolitan for Latinas! I lost my mind when I got the news. I am truly humbled and honored to be recognized with nine other amazing Latinas . Read the full article here. Xo, Mel
Hey guys, This is my first “How To” video! I finally got the courage to stand in front of the camera to record my wash and go routine. Woooo Hooooo! The awesome team of SoftSheen-Carson sent me the New Hydra Steam Moisturizing System, exclusively designed for use with steam treatments, which I try to do every time I wash my hair. Infused with aloe vera, the system promotes frizz control and curl definition plus provides vital moisture to dry hair. I really needed all the help I could get. Read More→
If you guys follow my Instagram, you probably already know that I love to travel. I couldn’t think of a better way to kick off the New Year and decided to go to the Bahamas! The weather here in Washington, DC has been so unpredictable and incredibly cold. The soft white sand, turquoise water and warm sun was exactly what I looked forward to. I stayed with my awesome friend Philece and we were basically beach bums the entire time IRead More→
Happy New Year EVERYONE! I know I have been on a hiatus from posting (SORRY) but I have been spending quality time with family and friends, traveling and enjoy some ME time. I promised myself that I would be more conscience of my health and well being for 2015 which brings me to the topic of Ionic Detoxification. The awesome duo and fellow Latinas of My Wellness Solutions (MWS) Health, Violet and Indhira treated me to this awesome service and I must say IRead More→
This weather has been crazy! From 30 to 60 degrees in a span of a week – well at least here in Washington, DC. Thankfully, I came across this ahhhhmazing accessory line DeNada that concentrates exclusively on handmade knitwear for men and women. I discovered it by scrolling through Instagram (of course) and noticed these intricate scarves and gorgeous shawls. My immediate reaction was to flood their timeline with tons of heart emojis and exclamation points. Weeks later to my surprise, founder and fellow Latina Virginia Arruesueño contacted me to visit her studio. Not onlyRead More→
I was floored when I was informed that I was selected as one of the Washingtonian’s Style Setters of the year. It was definitely a humbling honor to have been recognized for my fashion sense. This was the lovely photo that graced the pages of the September issue. *Keep scrolling down* Photo by: Dean Alexander While on set, I noticed a young lady and she was taking some footage during the shoot. I was introduced to Jocelyn and wasRead More→
Join us and Sheer Luxe Beauty for a luxury hair affair workshop including: 1. Brunch and unlimited mimosas 2. Cool giveaways 3. Exclusive style workshop by the beautiful Monica of MoKnowsHair 4. Interactive healthy lifestyle panel with the awesome Yolanda Renee of EtcBlogMag and yours truly! Visit moknowshairdc.eventbrite.com for event details. Grab your curl friends and get a ticket! I promise you would not want to miss this. Xo, Mel
