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Isn't she lovely?

Here is Adele making the March cover for US Vogue. I can't help but notice that Adele looks thinner, but we actually haven't seen her in a while. What do you think? Did you think they went overboard with Photoshop or did she loose a few pounds? I think she looks really pretty!

Beauty and Fashion Weekly Pick

Are you feeling the heat? No need for a sauna where I live, but that doesn't mean we have to let ourselves go for the summer. Here is a little style inspiration for you girls. Whether you are headed for your weekly errands, or to enjoy a nice chilled margarita, these choices will definitely make you look hot. With or preferably without the heat!

Accessorize your hair with a little feather extension, one of the IT hairpieces for the season. Less is more, so try to keep all jewelry simple. Give your look a kick with a hint of color on your eye lids and crease, complement the pop of color with bronzer and coral lips. Finish your look with waterproof mascara, your under eyes will thank you!

Mini - Shopping Episode!

Hi there

Today I had a little free time on my hands so I decided to browse clothes at Forever 21+. Saw a lot of cute things but since I am a girl on a budget, I decided to try on the cutest items I knew I would buy on the spot if they fit. So, I picked the Bow Front Denim Shorts, the Garden Variety Top and the Peacock Feather Dress.

Photo Credits: Forever 21

When I tried on the shorts I fell in love for sure, they fit perfectly and comfortably, not to mention they are cute as a button on!

Photo Credits: Forever 21

The garden top is supposed to be a tunic, but if you are shorter than 5' 9" (as am I) then it fits in length as a cute short summer dress. A warning, if you do decide to wear it as such I recommend to use a slip underneath since it is sheer enough to show your underwear a little, so to be on the safe side, use the slip.

Photo Credits: Forever 21

The peacock dress is to die for! I had to try it in 1X since the XL had run out (I fluctuate between the two sizes depending on fit and material). It fit but it looked a bit big and I know that it would have fit

perfectly in XL so I had to leave it behind :'( . I decided to wear them on an upcoming anniversary trip/ vacation so I will take pictures so you all can see how cute they look on! I promise, so look forward to that soon!

-Hilmarie

My First Editorial!

Photo: Chago Dilan / www.ChagoDilan.com
Style & Makeup: Joanne Vega
Assistant: Hilmarie Figueroa
Model: Samantha Sang

Hi girls! I am so proud of how the curvy community has make it's way into fashion magazines, and Ego, a puertorrican fashion & style magazine has been on the forefront of the movement here in the island, creating a permanent section dedicated to girls who aren't a size 2 but like to keep up with the trends called Fashionable Curves. They approached and offered me the honor of writing and creating an identity for the section. Thrilled with the opportunity I accepted the challenge. I promise you that every editorial we make, would be a worthy representation of us. In a way that every girl that stumbles into this section, would be proud of the attention to detail, love & care we put into the Fashionable Curves editorial. The magazine at this time is in spanish, if you are interested you can visit their site for more information at www.egomoda.com.

Hope you are as proud as I am.

Continue to be healthy, chic & beautiful...

Joanne <3

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New Giveaway from Beauty Vlogadiaries!!!

Hey Girls. I am very excited to announce that I have extended Beauty Vlogadiaries and now we are having BV in Spanish & with this announcement we are giving away this gorgeous Torrid Dress to one lucky fashionista valued at $58.00! Dress size 1X (14-16)

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LIVE THE DREAM: Germaine Nichols

This beautiful empowering girl is named Germaine Nichols, and she is one of the sweetest girls you are ever going to meet. I met her at the House of Dreams Model Search in Puerto Rico, and she is definitely got what it takes to make it big on the Plus Size Model Industry. Her charisma just bursts throughout. See how Torrid has transformed the lives of girls from ordinary to extraordinary! That's why I love this company so much, they truly care! =)

Me a model?

Ok girls, here it is. I am in the borderline of exhaustion because I haven't been able to sleep getting everything done for Beauty Vlogadiaries, because it takes a lot of time & energy to maintain. I am a one woman show ladies, it's hard work, but I do enjoy ever minute of it! A few months ago I was an ordinary girl from the small island of Puerto Rico with big dreams, many of which I never thought would come so soon. I am a work in progress, and even though you see a "beautiful" exterior, I work on my confidence everyday, and expose myself to many different things, things which sometimes are out of my comfort zone. It never occurred to me that I would ever be a model. Never thought I was the model type, so, as odd as it may seem to most of you, my sassy fashionistas, Joanne (me! =) ) didn't thought she had what it took to become a model. Recently, I've been working with a few new found philosophies of life that I've come to cherish, like the Laws of Attraction, and the "Yes Man" concept (oh yeah, I took that movie to the heart). I did however, incorporate those things with my never changing why not attitude, and, as I was passing by this new plus store, Torrid -which opened in Puerto Rico only a few month's ago- I went ahead and took one of my most important decisions in my life. I took the model search application and said: Why not? I got nothing to lose.

And that's the attitude I want you guys to enter today, because, no matter what others think of you, that may seem to undermine you, you can do amazing things, and you could be surprised by the outcome of your actions.

Tip #1: "Thoughts follow action."

(A Picture of me and the girls before the show)

So, I had only two days to put everything together, didn't have anyone to help me because my mom lives in the States and most of my friends moved there too. I had bought two dresses for my birthday, but I only used one because I didn't had all the party that I wanted (I wanted to be a hard party girl for the weekend, but I preferred to be a snugly bear at my home instead) I picked that dress, that black bubble

(Me at the Auditions, my first walk ever on a runway)

dress with a highwaist belt, because it was the only one that I had at the moment and paired it with a double strand faux pearl necklace and gave it a go.

Tip #2: Enter the Website

I didn't know what Torrid was, so I entered the website to know about the brand, the look that they were going for, and if it went with my current style (I'm glad that went smoothly =) ) And I remember that the thing that made me say, yes, this is the perfect dress, was that actually they had a similar denim dress which I fell in love with that matched my style perfectly. So that's how I knew it was the perfect outfit.

Tip #3: Be true to yourself

Try your best to speak from within and not to portray someone you're not. As you write your application, reflect on who you really are, Torrid likes girls with passion, with great dreams, girls that have a marked definition of who they are. So give them a great "map" of who you really are, if they pick you, you won't regret the "style" they chose for you. I remember going crazy when I saw my wardrobe, I almost cried, they picked me the clothes as if they went shopping with me, EXACTLY WHAT I WANTED. And I think it was so because I made myself clear and defined well who I was, what my style is, and my personality.

When it came time to the picture, I was totally clueless. With all my madness, I actually didn't have time to take one so I went to Sears, right in the mall, to take a 8x10 picture of myself. I was so nervous, this isn't a photoshoot, so you only are permitted 3 shots to choose from. Being a nervous wreck, I chose the best which I thought I looked and hurried back to the auditions. The picture came up amazing, but taking it an hour before the auditions start is a mess, but thankfully I did it like a champ.

Tip #4: Take the 8x10 Headshot with time!

I remembered I did # 59, and Torrid's District Manager from Puerto Rico, who I didn't know at the time, saw me so nervous, that he gave me a few words of encouragement just before my walk, I will never forget that act of random kindness of his part ever! So I did the walk, try to be as natural as possible, and have a big smile! Torrid loves girls with a great attitude and charisma, so being sassy, feeling sexy and own the runway are great pointers!

Tip #5: Your Smile is your best asset!

And above all, have fun! That actually sums-up my audition process, the rest is waiting for that call! =) I remember when a person from the Torrid Audition Team, called me to tell me the great news! I didn't wait so long, they called me at 7:30pm that very same day, YAYYYY!!!

And so it was!!!

Here's a recap of the Torrid's House of Dreams Puerto Rico event. I hope my post inspired you to take action, and make things happen! =)

Love you all!

~Joanne

Shout Out To All My Curvy Fashionistas!!!

Do you want to live your Dream to be a model and be part of something amazing? I know I did, now you can too! With Torrid House of Dreams Model Search. Just a few easy steps to enter the experience of a lifetime:

Enter Here and download your application
Visit your local Torrid store July 16-18 to submit you 8x10 photo and application

Bottom photo is me on the Torrid House of Dreams Puerto Rico Model Search!

Take action, and make things happen ~ BV

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Thoughts?

What Girl Doesn't Love Polka Dots?

Hey Blogarristas! It's been a while since I showed one of my summer's ultimate crave: short flirty summer dresses! And this one is from my latest favorite store, Torrid, who has taken Puerto Rico by storm, and has delivered trendy more curvier fashionistas -like myself- the delight to wear girly, trendy, fashionable clothes that actually fit! This Navy Challis Tube Dress has a sweetheart bust with button details & boning -the same as in a bra or corset, that gives you a flattering form that sits delicately in the bust-. It has a smocked back, which is great because it hugs softly on to your curves!. You can dress it up with a pair of heels, waist belt, black liner, pearls & red lipstick, or do the casual -going to the mall- version like me. What girlie girl doesn't love polka dots? I know I do! Find it in your nearest Torrid Store, or visit www.torrid.com.
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