Birthday Grams: Recap

As you all know my 23rd birthday was on April 5th. I had a fabulous day and weekend as well. I didn’t  plan anything too crazy, I just wanted to spend time with the people I love and do things that I enjoy. Everything went according to plan and I couldn’t have been happier. It was one of those weekends where you just went with the flow, no worries just fun. I will be sharing more pictures with you all of my weekend but here are some Bday-grams in the meantime.

My first time getting a Gel Mani, loved it!

 My nails still look like this btw.

Started the day at the spa for some much needed R&R.

Birthday lunch with two of my favorite people, Delitza and Damien.

Don’t we look like the most perfect lesbian family? 

I love having a part time son (lol)

Off to see one of my favorite gals in concert, Alicia Keys.

The concert was amazing, love her. 

Nothing like a backless jumpsuit to make you feel sexy. 

 #23isthsexyyear, I proclaim it! 

| Jumpsuit: ASOS (on sale now!) | Sandals: Prabal Gurung for Target | 

|Clutch: Rebecca Minkoff | Earrings: Loehmans | 

Saturday I went to the International Makeup Artist Trade Show

and got so many goodies. I will be sharing my IMATS haul with you 

on my next post. 

Finally met my girlfriend in my head in real life, Nicole Guerriero. 

Catch her on Youtube serving up some great makeup looks.

Sunday Funday! Birthday Brunch beatdown using all of my 

new makeup from IMATS. Obsessed with these lashes. 

Thank you to all those who helped me celebrate my 23rd birthday 

or showed me love! I am blessed to be another year wiser and stronger.

I am ready to unfold all of the blessings this new chapter in my life has to offer. 

Stay tuned for tomorrows post featuring my IMATS haul. 

Thanks for stopping by.

Besos,

Ada 

Sunday Funday; Easter Edition

| Chambray Top: Old Navy | Mint Khakis: Gap | Shoes: JcPenney | 

| Scarf: H&M | Purse: Rebecca Minkoff |

I hope you all had an amazing Easter Sunday! I spent the day with my family and we had a delicious lunch at Crab Shanty’s in City Island. Thank the lord its finally starting to get a little bit warmer, I thought I was going to have to wear my Ugg’s for my birthday this year. I cannot believe it’s April first already, my birthday is in four days. Ahh, I’m super excited! Can’t wait to spend the day with the people I love watching Alicia Keys in concert. 

Anyway, I hope you all enjoyed your Easter Sunday as much as I did. I’ve been having these mint khakis in my closet for a while and it was the perfect occasion to finally wear them. Don’t be afraid to wear a little pastel this spring. Add a chambray top to keep it neutral and some print shoes for fun. Throw in a light scarf with pastel colors in the same family as your pants and werk it! 

Thanks for stopping by!

Besos,

Ada 

PS. If you follow me on Instagram (@gypsy_inthecity) you know that I upgraded my camera to a Nikon D7000. What do you guys think? Do you love the picture quality as much as I do?! Thank you Rosi for taking my pictures <3

Pelo Malo?

Is kinky curly hair really pelo malo after all?  Can a natural hair journey lead you to discover your inner beauty? Check out my latest culture post for Latin Entertainment website Latin-e here and let me know what you think.

 

Artist: M.Tony Peralta

Photo Source: The Peralta Project

 

I hope this post inspires you to embrace your pajon no matter what. OWN it, the rest will follow!

 

Besos,

 

Ada  

Devachan Salon Haircut

Although midterms are right around the corner, I managed to squeeze in a new vlog for you guys! If you follow me on Instagram you are aware that last week I went to the Devachan Salon to shape and trim my hair. I get A LOT of questions on my hair so I though why not take my camera with me so you guys can see where I cut it at. I hope you all enjoy the video, please like and subscribe!

BEFORE My YOUTUBE Channel

AFTER

Let me know your thoughts on the video by commenting below or on my Youtube channel. If you have any questions don’t hesitate to ask. Also, if you have any suggestions for videos you would like to see based on haircare, beauty, or fashion let me know below! I’m looking forward to filming some more videos for you all.

Besos,

xx Ada

P.S My next video will be on how I straighten my curls! Stay tuned.

Dark & Lovely Au Naturale Launch

February 20th, I had the pleasure of helping Dark & Lovely launch their new Au Naturale collection with a Curl Celebration at Arena here in New York City. The launch was hosted by Grammy nominated singer Marsha Ambrosius and best selling author and curl advocator Curly Nikki. Curly girl and DJ, Amanda Seales aka Amanda Diva of VH1 had the crowd going crazy with her amazing setlist. 

The entire night was a celebration indeed with passed hors d’oeuvres, cocktails, curl conversations, photos, free samples and expert tips. The room was filled with all kinds of hair naturalists, happy to be in the presence of other empowering women. 

I was one of three brand ambassadors along with four other lovely ladies who were hair models. Different products from the new Au Naturale collection were used to style our hair. The Curl Defining Créme Glaze gave my hair great definition and and a frizz-free crunchless hold. I love BIG hair, so one of the Dark & Lovely hairstylist on hand teased my roots to give me Diana Ross approved sexy hair. Check out some pictures of my amazing night below! 

Guest waiting to enter the Curl Celebration -Image Credit-

With fellow Brand Ambassadors  -Image Credit-

Marsha Ambrosius, Amanda Seales, and Curly Nikki -Image Credit-

Fellow hair models, brand ambassadors and I -Image Credit-

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Congrats to Dark & Lovely on launching a line catered to natural hair! If you happen to try out this new line catered toward Naturalistas let me know what you think by commenting below or tagging your hair pictures on Instagram with the hashtag #wearedarkandlovely. Also, follow me on Instagram @gypsy_inthecity. 

Thanks for stopping by!

Besos,

xx Ada