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Long Live Sporty Fashion. Be True To You!

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Hey Nubians,

Be True To You.


I've always had such love for fashion and individual style. Though I've always enjoyed wearing a nice pair of heels, I find myself being... well... more myself in casual attire which I find ways to dress up. I love a pair of dope sneakers too! 

I think when a girl tries too hard to look 'sexy' by dressing a certain way it takes away from her natural fierce essence if that makes any sense. People are so much more beautiful than they give themselves credit for without having to try that hard. Not to say there's anything wrong with trying to be sexy, I do it all the time ha ha but there's no need to torture yourself over your appearance or let it ruin your life. 

Don't let insecurities ruin your life. BE TRUE TO YOU. In a world full of intense marketing and style bloggers like myself... it's hard to stay unique sometimes. We've all been there. Sometimes I think people are starting to look more and more alike everyday and it's totally freaky/scary because the truth is... they look nothing alike! It's like clones roaming around. Certain hair and makeup is making people look more and more  alike. I see 50 girls a day online that look like Kim Kardashian and it's baffling to me. It's totally acceptable to admire individuals and to even take bits and pieces from their style... we all have idols. To straight up try to BE them is just weird to me. Love yourself. There's only one you. Being comfortable in your own skin is something a lot of us struggle with our whole lives. If you feel comfortable in your own skin, you're blessed. Make it a mission to learn more about yourself everyday... I'm still learning and probably will never stop because I'm quite complicated.

Anyway, on to the fashion segment, I like to dress up my casual looks by styling my hair a bit more, showy earrings, sunglasses, and most of all... confidence. POW! 


I had these cute pair of slacks I picked up from Patty's Closet and they're a great item you can dress up or down. I decided to dress them down a bit with a pair of brown Nike Hyperdunks and a cute crop top from H&M. 


I also wore hoop earrings and some cute cat eyed sunglasses I picked up from a street vendor. It was a good outfit to run around in and get some errands done in. 


One of my stops that day was Menchie's at Downtown Summerlin. They have super yummy frozen yogurt.



I also got my little baby Leo handwashed. It was long overdue. I call my car Leo because he reminds me of a ninja turtle. 


What have you been up to lately? How do you remind yourself to Be True To You

Cheers my dears! 

Xo Nubia Xo


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Mezco Reveals The Living Dead Dolls Resurrection X.

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Hey Nubians, 

Gosh I can't wait for Halloween... 



Which is one of the reasons I loved receiving this email from Mezco Toyz. I became a big fan of Mezco Toyz about 2-3 years ago because of the detail that goes into their action figures and dolls. They design & create comic, TV, movie, and pop culture action figures for all ages. 

I've been yearning for Fall lately and I'm a big time lover of Halloween. It's always been my favorite Holiday. I love horror movies, even the ones that actually manage to scare me (there aren't many). I was smitten when I saw The Living Dead Dolls Resurrection X collection . The Mezco Living Dead Dolls are eery as hell and quite popular! These are already sold out! *sigh*

I still wanted to share them because I admire the craftsmanship. I mean realistically, picture one of these on your bookshelf... you might be inspired to write a novel based on the creepiness alone. It's like they stare back. I love them! They make parts of me happy. They're also wearing real clothing and come in a coffin which is pretty sweet. 


"This extremely limited edition set entombs four dolls from previous series reimagined and "resurrected" with a new, terrifying look. Join us as we once again reawaken the dead in this tenth resurrected series.
The dolls that comprise Resurrection Series X are:
  • Angus
  • Purdy
  • Tessa
  • The Lost
Each doll stands ten inches tall, has five points of articulation, and features real cloth clothing. Each doll comes in their own coffin box with a special opaque lid. The glossy ebony cover helps not only to block the light, but to highlight the silver foil accents adorning their name plates. The coffin itself has been reimagined with a sleek monochromatic black on black design specific to this series.
Resurrection X is limited to only 250 sets within the US."

As I mentioned prior these are sold out for now. But if you're into collecting or gifting amazing figures and dolls, follow Mezco Toyz online on their social media channels - FB - Insta - Twitter
Check out this awesome The Living Dead Dolls 'Showtime Beetle Juice' you can pre-order now. Worth every penny.


What do you think about these Mezco Toyz Living Dead Dolls? Do they feed the dark places in your soul? 

Xo Nubia Xo

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Foot Care with The Amopé Pedi Perfect™ Electronic Foot and Nail Files.

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Hello Nubians,

"May Your Feet Take You Where Your Heart Wants To Go..."


As some of you may know, I'm currently living in Las Vegas and I'll be the first to tell you that the desert can take a toll on your feet. Foot Care is so important! One of my pet peeves is seeing a gorgeous woman with unkempt feet. It's terribly unladylike. With that being said I know keeping up with foot care can be difficult and we may not always have the time or the funds to get a weekly pedicure, I know I don't. This might be something The Amopé Pedi Perfect & the Amopé Pedi Perfect™ Electronic Nail Care System can help you with. I'll explain more in just a bit.


I do all sorts of things that tend to make my feet rough. I work out often which can cause roughness, blisters and more. I tend to walk barefoot at home, on the grass, and occasionally even on pavement. Usually I just try to lotion my feet up and keep them moisturized but it still doesn't seem to be enough. Lately I have found 2 great tools that not only keeps your feet soft and beautiful, but they also save you so much time and headaches.


I've been using The Amopé Pedi Perfect™ electronic foot and nail files. Mostly I have been using the Amopé Pedi Perfect™ electronic foot file.  At first I was a bit scared because I thought maybe I would cut or hurt myself but not at all! The Amopé Pedi Perfect foot file gently buffs away your thick hard skin and leaves it baby soft. I felt such a huge difference when I started using it. It's a great addition for your pedicure kit at home. It might just be your favorite new item. You can also get a extra coarse roller head with diamond crystals that spins 360 degrees for quick results on thick, calloused skin... fancy!

Amopé Pedi Perfect™ Electronic Nail File is amazingly useful too. The kit includes 3 different insert heads you can attach to file, buff, and shine nails effortlessly. My favorite part about it? It's so freaken fast! Usually filing my nails is a pain and time consuming but the electronic feature makes it so easy.

I am enjoying these tools so, so much! They have left my feet and hands looking beautiful. I'm very happy with them.

Now I have good news for you! I picked up both of these from CVS with this coupon and it's still valid! You can take $15 dollars off each product. It's a great deal and they products are worth it.




If my review has given you any doubts, I did my research and others rave about these too.


How have you been taking care of your feet or roughness on your skin this Summer? Have you tried the Amope Pedi Perfect system? Let me know if you have any questions about it and don't forget you can save with this coupon!

Cheers! 

Xo Nubia Xo



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*This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Amopé. All opinions are my own.




Stella Lucia by Txema Yeste for Numéro #175

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Hey Nubians, 

I've Always Enjoyed Daydreaming. I've Always Liked The Thought Of Being Somewhere Else ...

I was catching up on my editorials and I felt the need to share Stella Lucia by Txema Yeste for Numéro #175. The editorial seems like a day dream to me. It's also a good example of when fashion meets art and self expression. There's a bit of UFO/extraterrestrial vibes to the editorial and a lot of it also screams empowerment. 

Sometimes we daydream to find our own safe heaven, at least I know I do.  A place where we can be ourselves without anyone interrupting our happiness or passing on judgment no matter how weird or crazy you want to be... doesn't it sound lovely?
 

If this photo doesn't scream empowerment I don't know what does. Stella Lucia does an amazing job at remaining fabulously calm and fierce while a snake just hangs out on her cheek bone like home sweet home. The sweater she is wearing with the pearl embellishments has my Fall style goals written all over it. The minimal makeup is painfully delightful too.
 

Model: Stella Lucia
Photographer: Txema Yeste 
Stylist: Tallulah Harlech 
Hair: Soichi Inagaki  
Make-up: Victor Alvarez



Life on Mars. 
 


Beautiful and Stressed.


Free Spirited. 



Wild Child. 


How often do you daydream? What do your Fall Fashion goals look like? 

Cheers! 

Xo Nubia Xo

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Zappos Presents Drive-In Movie Night In Las Vegas!

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Geek Girls & Boys Rejoice!


Zappos is hosting a Drive-In movie night this Saturday August 27th 2016. I've never been to a Drive-In movie in my life so I'm hoping to make it. There's something so very cool about drive-in movies. They remind me of a simpler time I wish I lived in. I must plan my outfit accordingly. I'm hoping to pop some popcorn and make it with my boy toy or a girlfriend. We'll see what happens.

And what's even better... wait for it... They're showing Star Wars The Force Awakens! Yes! 





Definitely cool for my Vegas friends to check out or if you're in town. Cheers!

Cheers! 


Xo Nubia Xo


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Archie's Betty And Veronica Fashion.

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Hey Nubians!

Rachel Antonoff has been dropping a lot of teasers on the new Betty and Veronica fashion collection she's been designing for Archie Comics. I think she's a fantastic pick for the designer.  Needless to say I'm utterly excited but a bit concerned at the same time about the collection. I'm only concerned because I'm a fan of the comics and of their style which has mainly always ranged from a 50s pinup girl to a 70s chick rocking bell-bottoms. . I read that Antonoff was also a fan of the comics at a young age so this puts my mind at ease a bit, I'm sure she'll honor the characters. There was always a lot of fun prints, sweaters, cardigans, varsity jackets, form fitting dresses, headbands, high-waisted skirts & jeans plus much, much more.

If you haven't read the comics before, this would be a good time to pick one up. Betty and Veronica are the best frenemies out there and might have one of the longest love triangles in history. They're always fighting for Archie's love which seems a little silly and perhaps doesn't send the best message to women BUT it does make for some fun comedy and a cool comicbook that many people love. Plus let's get real, girls fight over guys all the time, it's real life!

According to Racked, The Rachel Antonoff collection will launch this Fall online and it's going to be a full blown collection. By Spring, the collection will offer 80 pieces priced from $78 to $398 all inspired from the comics. They also mention the collection is meant to evoke what Betty and Veronica might wear in 2016... That sort of scares me a bit because I'm kind of obsessed with the trends they were rocking in the comics. Luckily a lot of those fashion trends are on their way back this Fall 2016 so it should all work out *fingers crossed*. 

Below see a mix of Rachel Antonoff clothing and vision board sneak peeks I pulled from her instagram and a few comic clips from Archie Comics Betty and Veronica themselves to serve your stylish soul.


Patches and embroideries have been everywhere lately!





I'm sure you're going to see many girlfriends rocking these. I might have to buy them for me and my biff. 














Also get excited for RIVERDALE a TV series that will be airing on The CW soon. You can see more details HERE. I hear it's going to be a mix of Twin Peaks and Gossip Girl. It definitely has potential to be a great show if the characters are like the ones from the comicbooks. I hope it doesn't get ruined. 


Lastly there has also been a new Betty And Veronica #1 comicbook out too! It's such an exciting year for long time Archie fans. Watch Adam Hughes talk about the latest Archie Comics reboot in the video below. He mentions how Betty and Veronica are the starts of the book and how the boys such as Archie and Jughead take a backseat and are just supporting characters in the story. 







Are you an Archie Comics Fan? What do you think about all of the recent changes?
Cheers!

Xo Nubia Xo


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My Favorite Breakfast Sandwich At Einstein Bros. Bagels Las Vegas.

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Hey Nubians,

Breakfast Is A Big Deal. 


You know, I never used to be much of a breakfast person most of my life. I would just wake up, have coffee, and zoom out the door like The Flash (see what I did there?). But through the years it became a necessity to me for a few different reasons. Some people say that breakfast is the most important meal of the day for health purposes and to give you energy. It definitely gives the body fuel to have some nice, enjoyable food in the morning.I have also found that as I get older I crave peace in my life. I no longer want to rush out the door, I want to sit and daydream a bit before I have a long day of work ahead of me. You can call it foodie meditation or something of the sort, but I need a nice breakfast to start my day off right. 

I often frequent Einstein Bros. Bagels here in Las Vegas on West Sahara. Recently they released the Chorizo Sunrise and it is everything I've dreamed of and more. "Come for the Chorizo, stay for the Fresh Cracked Huevos". The ingredients include Fresh-Cracked Eggs, Chorizo, Avocado, Jalapeño Salsa Shmear and Pepper Jack Cheese on a Fresh-Baked Green Chile Gourmet Bagel. My secret for kicking it up a notch and getting it to taste even better for my palate you ask? I get it made with a Cheddar Jalapeño Gourmet bagel instead. POW!


I don't often brag about breakfast sandwiches... maybe it's my Latin roots that attract me to the Chorizo, Avocado and Jalapeños... but this breakfast sandwich is mouth-watering good and a must try. Accompanied by some fresh coffee and I'm off to a Super Heroine like start to my day!


Can we talk about these mustache cup holders? So cute! 


Do you have a must have breakfast food? What starts your day off right? 

Xo Nubia Xo

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Avengers Full House Sitcom Intro.

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Hey Nubians, 

When you think back to Full House doesn't your heart melt a bit? 



Such a classic show with a touching story line that stole our hearts. Who can forget the intro song? Along with the visuals, it was like a mini episode of how sweet the family was. The into song was 'Everywhere You Look' performed by Jesse Fredrick. 


YouTube user Zach decided to take the power of the Full House theme song and video and pass it along the Marvel Comics 'The Avengers'. I must admit, it was done quite well. He used movie clips and a few gag reels.

"Avengers: Full House," is arranged where Captain America is cast as Danny Tanner; Black Widow as D.J. Tanner; Bruce Banner as Stephanie Tanner; Iron Man as Uncle Jesse; Thor as Uncle Joey; and Hawkeye as Jesse's girlfriend Rebecca. Of course he had to cast Elizabeth Olsen, who played Scarlet Witch as Mary Kate & Ashley Olsen who played played Michelle Tanner. Well played Zach... well played. 

Anyway, I thought it was pretty hilarious because he made it work so well. Enjoy the video below.


Cheers! 

Xo Nubia Xo

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Manicure Monday: Sally Hansen Halloween Nails.

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Hey Nubians, 

By Halloween Nails, I Meant A Sweet Cameo By Michael Myers Himself! 



I wanted to give myself a 'Fall is approaching' manicure but didn't want to go straight for orange or hunter green which are usually my go-to colors. I decided to do a cool grey nail. I had the Sally Hansen Insta-Dri Fast Dry Nail Color 'Show Steeler' nail polish which I had never used and it was just what I was looking for. Perfection. I love the color! It's a little something different. It dries very quickly which is a big perk for my clumsy butt and it has a pretty shine to it without needing a clear top coat. My nails feel so pretty. I'm very picky with nail polish but I highly recommend the Sally Hansen Insta-Dri line. I've had good experiences with it. I despise when the color on my nails chips quickly and that doesn't happen with Insta-Dri. 

Being the horror movie fan that I am and the fact that I haven't been able to get Halloween out of my head for the past week, the color reminded me of Michael Myers jumpsuit from the Halloween films. Such a scary classic. 

Fall got me feeling like...


The 'Show Steeler' color is also very true to how it looks on the bottle. 


Are you are ridiculously excited for the Fall season as I am? What's your first Fall manicure color going to be? 

Cheers! 

Xo Nubia Xo

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Fall Fashion & Movies.

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Hey Nubians, 

Relax. Refresh. Renew.

Hey Nubians, 

Trick or Treat? I'm sure most of you ladies are getting comfortable with the Fall season. Looking through your clothing and pulling out all of your light jackets and sweaters, figuring out what trends you want to follow, denim? velour? So many options. I just flew back to Las Vegas from New York and it's already getting pretty chilly out there. Vegas is slowly getting nippy too. 

Also let's talk Halloween! I LOVE Halloween. Probably more than Christmas. One of my favorite things to do besides going out to enjoy the fun decorations is staying home and watching retro Halloween cartoons and films. I like watching the friendly films such as Hocus Pocus but then I also like watching the more brutal films like Halloween/Michael Myers & A Nightmare on Elm Street. 

I think my style... 

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New York Comic Con Wonder Women Two Face Cosplay.

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Hello Nubians,

New York Comic Con Was So Much Fun! Here's One Of My Cosplay Stories...

” A new journey to be started. A new promise to be fulfilled. A new page to be written. Go forth unto this waiting world with pen in hand, all you young scribes, the open book awaits. Be creative. Be adventurous. Be original. And above all else, be young. For youth is your greatest weapon, your greatest tool. Use it wisely.”       
Wonder Woman 
You either die a hero or you live long enough to see yourself become the villain.
Harvey Dent

I'd like to start off by saying congratulations to DC Comics Wonder Woman for being Designated as United Nations Honorary Ambassador for the Empowerment of Women and Girls. That is so HUGE

How Exactly did the Wonder Woman - Two Face Idea Come To Life? 
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New York Comic Con Cosplayers.

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Hello Nubians,

We Love To Cosplay...


I love cosplay. I also love going to New York Comic Con to Cosplay myself and to admire other people's looks. Whether it's from Marvel or DC Comics, video games, anime, & much more. I am often smitten by what other put together. 

For those of you who aren't familiar with the word 'Cosplay' it's a mix of 2 words 'costume' and 'play'. A lot of people still get confused with the term... I think it's a lot different than a 'costume' for example like the one you wear on Halloween. When I think of wearing a costume I just think about it like something I do with no reasoning behind it. Perhaps I wear a costume on Halloween to look scary, or sexy, or look like a person or object... but that's it... It's all just on the outside. When I think about cosplaying I think about not just looking like a character but being that character. I think about cosplaying as a short escape from reality into a fun stress free place where I get to act like a character I like or admire for some particular reason.  
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Diggin' Converse Boots For Fall/Winter.

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Hey Nubians, 

Fall Footwear...


I've always loved Chuck Taylor Converse Sneakers for the Summer. I think my passion for Converse started with my Father loving them. When he first arrived to the United States from the Dominican Republic he purchased a pair and fell in love with how comfortable and breathable they were. He started a collection of sneakers. His favorites were the Navy Blue sneakers that looked like denim, the ones with the American Flag, and the Olive Green sneakers. 

I never really thought much about Converse shoes past the Summer, but lately I've been appreciating their boots. I'm thinking of adding a pair to my Fall/Winter wardrobe. 

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Marlena Libucha by Francesco Vincenti for Harper’s Bazaar Thailand November 2016.

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Hey Nubians, 

I Need To Get My Ass To A Thrift Store ASAP!

I love pieces of gorgeous, unique clothing. Fashion for me has always been art. I look at my body like a canvas and there is no limit to how wild my imagination can run. For this reason I'm always on the hunt for special pieces. Thrift stores are a great way to collect fashion accessories and clothing that you won't see all over that place... 

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New York Comic Con Female Ghost Rider 2016.

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Hello Nubians,

"So here I am. Back on Earth. Johnny Blaze rides again."


This year at New York Comic Con I brought back my Marvel Comics Ghost Rider Cosplay I debuted last year. It was a lot of fun and still one of my favorite cosplay looks till this day. It's a cool gender-bend and I love using the molded wig/hair as the visual for flames. My sister-in- law and cosplay partner in crime for the last 2 years Kaori molded the wig and applied my makeup while I hunted down all the pieces from the costume. I've been cosplaying for so many years now that I finally got around to making a cosplay box for all of my makeup, costumes, props, & more.

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Why I Stalk The Irregular Choice Shoes Instagram.

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Hey Nubians, 

Because Life Is Too Short To Wear Boring Shoes... 

I've been a fan or Irregular Choice Shoes for obvious reasons. I love interesting articles of fashion that translate stories. I've never been a boring dresser (only if required by work, womp!). Irregular Choice Shoes take me on an adventure! There is so much going on in the structure of one shoe. They also offer every kind of shoe: heels, sneakers, flats, boots and so on. The shoes sometimes have characters or animals as heels, characters such as Disney's Cinderella trapped in wedges in the most enchanting manner, unicorn horns, fur, glitter and so much more. You can literally wear all black and have these shoes make your whole outfit. They're like art for your feet. 

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SUPA DUPA FLY! FREDERIKKE SOFIE FOR WSJ MAGAZINE DECEMBER/JANUARY 2017.

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Comfort is Sexy! 

I bumped into this editorial of Frederikke Sofie by Josh Olins for WSJ Magazine and I'm feeling the vibe! This girl just looks so comfortable and sexy in her own skin. I find that to be very attractive. I love to dress "glam" every-so-often but I've always leaned way more towards an urban flair. It's interesting to take a beautiful dress or outfits that look like they should be dressed up and dress them down. It's kind of fun when you see the shock reaction this causes for some people too (damn zombies). If you have the right accessories, the right hair and makeup and the confidence to top it off, I think you'll look radiant anyway. Not to sound corny but BEAUTY COMES FROM WITHIN! That's right!

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Let's Talk: Archie Comics Riverdale Promo.

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Hey Nubians,

So I've Been Meaning To Talk About The Archie Comics Riverdale Promo...



A lot of us have been soOOooOo excited for CW's Riverdale, I know I have been. When I think about Archie, Betty, Veronica and the gang I think of something like this...

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Holiday Fashion & A Burger Run.

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Hello Nubians, 

Tis The Season To Be Jolly And Wear Lot's Of Red Outfits! Fa, la, la, la, la!


I love wearing red during the Holiday Season! I think I always have ever since I was a young little Nubia. It makes me happy and jolly and improves my mood... you know, color therapy and all. Red holiday sweaters, dresses, denim etc. 

My brother gifted me with THIS'Holiday Burger Run' sweater from Threadless by artist Zach Forer. I'm smitten with it and it's kind of become this special article of clothing for me now because he gifted me with this tee a few years back... 

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6 Minute Ab Workout for the Holiday Season!

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Hey Nubians, 

Reading is to the mind what exercise is to the body. -Joseph Addison 

We can all use a little fitness in our lives this time of year. I'm sure I'm am far from being the only one who feels like they put on a few extra pounds during the holiday season, it's so stressful! Shopping for others already gives me enough anxiety. Then calculate all the holiday cookies everyone mails out, the mixers with wine and fancy delicious drinks jam packed with calories, the eggnog, family recipes... you see where I'm going with this? Sometimes we don't have enough time for an intense workout but we can all find a few minutes to spare in our day. I'm happy to share this 6 minute ab workout Puerto Rican personal trainer Idalis Velazquez curated to help you get the six pack you've been coveting

You can do these workouts pretty much anywhere. All you need to begin the workout is a mat, a fun - upbeat playlist and I recommend a reliable antiperspirant such as Degree which offers long-lasting wetness and odor protection with its body-responsive technology. 

Enjoy your holidays and stay fit my friends. Cheers!


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