Carol's Daughter Monoi/Yamerra/Georgia Salon NY

I attended my first natural hair meet up yesterday at Georgia NY Boutique/Salon!!! It was a really cool night for ladies. The purpose of the event was to celebrate the launch of Carol's Daughter new product line called Monoi (pronounced Muh-noy). I have been meaning to check out this store/salon for a while so it was a perfect occasion to see what the buzz was about and meet other wonderful women who share similar interest.
There were so many women entrepreneurs and bloggers which was so inspirational to see. Women are really taking over!!! The event offered giveaway prizes to two lucky guests: either products from the new line or hair services at the salon. I was actually one of the winners! I chose the products so I won the Monoi Oil Shampoo,  Monoi Oil Conditioner, Monoi Oil Hair Mask. I was so excited, I have been winning things as of late so this win just solidified that its good to take chances and believe in good fortune because it can come your way.
I woke up this morning excited to see how the new products worked and let me say that they are amazing!!!!
I was extremely pleased. I love the line and will probably add it to my hair routine. The line promises 13 times longer life of hair strands and prevents 96% of damage. This means that your hair stays on your head longer and has more opportunity to grow because it is better fortified. I definitely noticed significantly less breakage and my hair was less tangled so I can honestly say that the product ads are true and reliable. If you can, run to Georgia NY, Carol's Daughter or Sephora and give the new line a try. You will not regret it.

Carol's Daughter Monoi:

Monoi Repairing Shampoo, 8.5 fl oz.

Monoi Repairing Conditioner, 8.5 fl oz.

Monoi Repairing Hair Mask ,7.0 o

While at the event, I also tried out Yamerra which is also an all-natural eco-friendly line for skin and hair. I met the founder, Maryam who informed me about some cool aspects of the products like the soaps and butters are rich in pure essential oils and herbs, and vitamin A and E.  Its an amazing line with delicious scents that you should try out. They are really nice fragrances for fresh summer skin and they add a really nice glow. She also sells at Georgia NY. She gave me an awesome hand massage with the Sultry Mango Butter. My hands felt so soft and the scent is sweet without being overwhelming. Every time I walked by someone they said, "What is that nice smell?" I even said the same thing to Maryam when she walked by me.

Here is the link to her website: http://yamerrastore.com/home.html. So, if you are in the Soho area, it would be worth your time to check out  Georgia NY and perhaps try Yamerra and Monoi and all the other goodies there.

Tribal and Ethnic

Tribal and Ethnic by marianasoulandchic featuring ankle sandals

Zero MariaCornejo multi color dress, $665
Dorothy Perkins tribal print dress, 40 GBP
James Perse white top, $104
Dorothy Perkins tribal pants, 25 GBP
Kelsi dagger shoes, $88
Lanvin ankle sandal, $1,115
Red Herring tassel bag, 22 GBP
Forever21 wooden jewelry, $4.80
House of harlow 1960 jewelry, $57
stila cosmetics - eye shadow pans chinois

Organizing

When we are extremely busy and overwhelmed, its easy for our living space to become cluttered and chaotic. Although we cannot avoid the ups and downs of life, it does help to have a clean and organized space. So, in order to avoid the pandemonium in the living space,  I recommend space organizers.  For example, if you have the space, store your makeup in clear drawer organizers on your sink or on a counter.  Keep your perfumes and lotions on a perfume tray. This not only adds organization to your life but it also is pleasing to the eye. Also, store scarves, gloves, and hats in baskets on shelves. This allows for easy accessibility and you know what you have. Handbags can be stored in the vertical storage seen below. There is a lot of variety out there to add organization and structure to your life.

Source:Pottery Barn

Source:Pottery Barn

Source:Pottery Barn

Source:Pottery Barn

Source:Pottery Barn

Source:Pottery Barn

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All Things Inspirational...At the Moment

All Things Inspirational...At the Moment by marianasoulandchic featuring chiffon dresses

Style for Style

Style for Style by marianasoulandchic featuring white earrings

Enjoy a chic and glamorous night out with Sebastian. The color will ignite you!

Transition to Spring

As the season sloooowly crawls in, here is a cute way to transition when you are tired of wearing wool and other heavy fabrics. In order to do this, layering is key because you will freeze if you don' t. This cool girl (who I spotted in the village) wears a  short summer dress with black tights, black boots and a pea coat. She manages to step a way from heavier fabrics while not sacrificing warmth because of the layering. Write in and let me know how you transition your spring looks while it is freezing outside:)

Cabana Nights

Now that the seasons are changing and warm nights are ahead, you should be out enjoying yourself and visiting fine and fun eateries throughout the city.  One of my favorite places to dine (that is not too expensive) while still offering you a decadent view of lower Manhattan and Brooklyn, is Cabana. Overlooking the South Street Seaport, this place is a real treat! Cabana offers good Salsa music, a handsome waiting staff, and delicious food.  It’s a wonderful place to meet an eclectic group of people, from the Wall Street Crowd to artists and musicians. One of my favorite things about Cabana is the amazing pitcher of white sangria, which is reasonably priced for a sizable amount.  Especially on a summer night, it quenches your thirst while giving you a blast of flavor from the fresh fruit.  For aperitivos or appetizers, I always get the Frituras de Camaron which are shrimp fritters.  You get about 8 of them and they are so good! The La Playa salad is also really good and refreshing; it’s large enough to share with two or even three people. For dinner I opt for the Paella Valenciana which is rich with layers of flavor from the shrimp, lobster, clams…its amazing and filling.  So… if you are around the South Street Seaport area, head to Cabana for a great time!

Cabana

89 South Street
Pier 17
New York, NY 10038

Telephone: (212) 406-1155