Meet New York’s New Meat Utopia: Fogo de Chão
To all my meat-lovers! Have you heard of Brazilian Steakhouse style dining? If not, then just like me, you’ve been missing out! We were invited to Fogo de Chão (fo-go dèe shoun), an authentic Brazilian steakhouse to experience their well known dinner. Right in the…
Yoga Buzz: On the Communal Om ॐ
Today’s life can be overwhelmingly busy. We are often rushing from one place to the next, and juggling a half dozen responsibilities all at once. With technologies making leaps and bounds forward in accessibility and ease of use, we turn…
Epoch Failure’s “Champion” is Your New Game Day Theme Song
Billy Joe Marrero and Nick Young from Epoch Failure is the sound of Fox Sports Network. Their new song “Champion” is your game day theme song. I met up with Billy (who was my colleague from Creative Arts High School’s…
Juana’s Atlanta Fashion Journey
My Easter 2015 was celebrated in Atlanta with the girls. Such a splendid and warm weekend. The weather was amazing & the southern hospitality was even greater! Gym Wear | Under Armour Mall Run | Black Top & Leather Jacket:…
Spare Yourself $100 from Your Taxes
If you find yourself with a spare $100 (which one should find themselves with every so often) invest it in one of these unique, interesting, and possibly sexy ways. Get a genetics history report. You can find out all about…
My Favorite Inspirational Quotes from The Alchemist
Some of my most favorite quotes and life lesson lay in Paulo Coelho words in his novel The Alchemist. It basically starts with a dream that takes the main character, Santiago, on a wild quest from Spain into the exotic world of The…
Follow the Juana Brick Road to A Girls’ Getaway in Miami
“Girls’ getaway” was in fact the entire theme of this particular trip! Traveling with three close friends we embarked on a mission to have pure fun-and nothing but fun! We had an amazing stay at the Mondrian South Beach hotel. This…
Superhero Store Inspires a Super Musical
In Brooklyn’s Park Slope neighborhood is a place that passersby sometimes mistake for a hardware store. These people tend to be surprised when they see that spray-cans are full of non-toxic Intuition and stain-resistant Magnetism rather than paint. From the outside,…
Unlimited Coffee? Yes, please.
If you follow me on Twitter or Instagram, you may have noticed that I’ve been posting a lot about coffee shops lately. So guys — it’s not just because I’m nerding out about taking photos of my drinks (although I…
Learn Spanish with Wlingua: An Easy to Use Free App on Any Device
I’m a world traveler and to do so I like to make sure I know some of the local language. I have a great interest of languages and currently I have Spanish on my mind. Spanish is one of the most common languages used…
Frais Hand Sanitizer: An Essential for Every New Yorker with Luxury Style
When I was first introduced to the Frais™ Hand Sanitizer I was beyond excited! This high-end product is a dream come true for my hands. A sanitizer and lotion in one!! As an avid traveler and living in NYC I’ve learned to…
The Easiest Way to Curl Your Hair
This post originally appeared on StyleSeat’s beauty blog — you can view the original post here. Everyday, we’re bombarded with images of how we’re supposed to look, accompanied by tutorials on how to achieve that picture-perfect image. It gets overwhelming…
Back to Basics || Brooklyn Photoshoot
Sometimes the best photographs come from the easiest shoots. Check out the photos from my set with the very talented Chris Wilson, shot with film at my apartment in Brooklyn:
SIKI IM Really Puts the NY into NYFW 2015 with a Lower East Side Inspired Collection
I always look forward to SIKI IM’s collections during New York’s Fashion Week because he is always steps ahead. This time he teamed up with cult figure and artist Clayton Patterson, who also legalized tattooing in New York, to collaborate on a…
Backstage Access at Son Jung Wan Mercedes Benz NYFW 2015
Sometimes when I step backstage I wonder: why …. why can’t I just stop the world for a moment (like Beyoncé) and play dress up in a massive walk-in closet (Bey’s reality). I didn’t put any of these outfits on…
Win a NYFW Prize-Pack with a Just Cavalli Phone Case & More!
Hey Trendsetters! Fashion Week is in full effect here in NYC. You can stay in the loop this season, no matter where you are. The Skinny NYC & What the Doost have a trendy prize pack for you, including a Just…
Follow Juana into Astrid Andersen’s Menswear Collection at NYFW 2015
Astrid Andersen created another amazing menswear collection and was a personal favorite! London based brand that creates premium casualwear with a sports inspired esthetic leads a new generation in menswear. The collections offers comfort as the ultimate styling and quality…
Make Up Eraser: Fact or Fiction?
I was provided with a sample of the Makeup Eraser to simply try. Did I go into this with surmountable skepticism? But of course I did. A pink towel that can remove all makeup with warm water for up to…
A Weekend in NYC: Inspiration Through Photographer Will Keown’s Lens
On the East Coast the seasons come in full! That means summers are breezy and winters are freezing. Photographer Will Keown traveled from North Carolina to Manhattan during Juno, and experienced New York City while residents were preparing for a…
How to be a Better Cook in Your Kitchen: 50 Kitchen Tricks to Help You Become a Master Chef
Do you want to be a better cook in your own kitchen? Food is a full time passion of mine and making it seem effortless is what I’m about, especially when it saves me time, stress, and in some cases…