Gallo Pinto Lounge

This set is special to me. For making a set for someone is never easy! Is just as complicated as buying cloths for someone is always a disaster. Never the less "My Dear Army Wife friend in Polyvore is a fun person. But best of all she sounds like a delightful woman that puts love in all she does!! A friend of mine once told me her secret to buying cloths for someone else is A) when you don't know exactly what they like or want, buy accessories! With accessories you can have fun and buy things that would never wear but probably can use for decoration or maybe just maybe add a special touch to an outfit one day!!B) Pay attention and hear what she needs more than giving her the perfect dress give her the white stockings to go with it, know what a mean!! Well this is what I did with NiKki ★JNP587★ I made her a set that made me think about her!! The army, the blues, the sexy boot and jeans to be confi in. I really hope she likes it!!! Aurevoir a tous

My Indian Version of hw to wear a tutu

2009-09-25T10:59:00.002-06:00

Me-Ow by gallopinto - Peace Day,21st sept featuring Yves Saint Laurent accessories

There is a lot of commotion on Polyvore at the moment, about tutus. I personally could never get my self to wear one. I think they look fabulous and all. Never the less only a some of a few can really get away with them. The rest of us would probably end up looking clownish!! (There I said it) In sets they look great, with all of the curls and colors but on a real body!!!! mmmm I really much doubt the results!! Is spite of it all, All power to you tutu wearable ladies have fun!!

mmmmm guess what I'm thinking!!!! =D

2009-09-25T10:39:00.001-06:00

Sexy Chocolate God by gallopinto - Peace Day,21st sept featuring Chie Mihara shoes

All the fun I had this week at Polyvore is depicted in this set! I am wordless now and I wanted to just give you a taste of what I have in mind. (LMFHO) I am finally getting ready to commit to something that I want to give my time and effort and I will begin soon. I hope to get good insights and support from all of you!! Please comment

YesStore Contest

2009-09-23T09:20:00.000-06:00

YesStore Grand Opening by gallopinto - Peace Day,21st sept featuring Let's Fly bags

Ella Fitzgerald

2009-09-23T09:18:00.000-06:00

Ella's Time & Place by gallopinto - Peace Day,21st sept featuring Unique Boutique

Chardonnay

2009-09-23T09:15:00.001-06:00

Green Envy by gallopinto - Peace Day,21st sept featuring Dorothy Perkins

My God he is drop dead Gorgeous!!!

2009-09-17T13:20:00.000-06:00

God's Games by gallopinto - Peace Day,21st sept featuring Virgins, Saints & Angels necklaces

My Moxsie Queen - Moxsie contest

2009-09-11T16:38:00.000-06:00

My Moxsie Queen by gallopinto - Peace Day,21st sept featuring Monsoon accessories

Gagalicious

2009-09-11T12:32:00.001-06:00

Gagalicious by gallopinto - Peace Day,21st sept featuring Vivienne Westwood

Contests : Unleash Your Inner Gaga

2009-09-11T11:25:00.001-06:00

Lady Gaga's Life by gallopinto - Peace Day,21st sept featuring Fendi shoes

2009-09-11T11:23:00.001-06:00

Contests : Fashion Week with NYMag.com

2009-09-11T11:21:00.001-06:00

Life of a model by gallopinto - Peace Day,21st sept featuring Carvela shoes

My Birthday Wishes are True!!!!

2009-08-24T10:48:00.001-06:00

2009-08-06T06:37:00.000-06:00

I always get what I want! by gallopinto featuring Miu Miu bags

Lets go to the beach and relax

2009-07-27T12:37:00.001-06:00

Chiquita Bonita by gallopinto featuring Calypso

Gracefuly me

2009-06-08T09:36:00.000-06:00

Grace by gallopinto featuring Fendi bags

Venice la Mia Cita

2009-05-08T09:26:00.000-06:00

Romantik City Scape by gallopinto featuring Yves Saint Laurent earrings

I need a Break

2009-05-05T08:31:00.000-06:00

I need a drink!!!! by gallopinto featuring Ann Demeulemeester boots

Christina's Dream Jungle Hut

2009-04-30T11:17:00.000-06:00

RainForest Romance - cabina # 7 by gallopinto on Polyvore.com

Happy Birthday Cristal

2009-04-17T09:32:00.000-06:00

Find me on Polyvore

Life little Helpers to keep Healthy and Beautiful

2009-04-03T10:32:00.002-06:00

Ther e is nothing wrong with a little gambling! by gallopinto featuring CHANEL bags

41. Yes, less is more… definitely. For everything!!
42. A little highlighter under the arch of the eyebrow and at the inner corners of the eye is a great tip for brightening and opening the eye.
43. Take your vitamins.
44. Unless you are playing volley-ball or a running track, short shorts are a seriously bad idea for pretty much everyone over twelve.
45. Long straight hair parted down the middle went out with Marsha Brady
46. Only purchase clothes you love.
47. Eat a few slices of avocado every day.
48. Enjoy your loved ones.
49. Have great posture.
50. Take care of your medical needs.

!!!!You only live Once!!!!

2009-04-02T12:17:00.003-06:00

Woman Magik by gallopinto featuring Giuseppe Zanotti heels & wedges

31. Focus on your assets.
32. Get rid of all the make-up, hair supplies, and extra stuff you have around that take up space and create clutter in your dressing area.
33. Gray hair can look fabulous! Too dark or too light can look odd, fake, and even draining.
34. Sparkles, designs, and other attention grabbing designs on your butt do not help you look young.
35. Capris are really unflattering.
36. Fresh fruits and vegetables are important for anyone who wants to be healthy and vibrant.
37. See your health care professional.
38. Meditate every day.
39. Dressing like a hooker doesn't look youthful, it looks silly and tawdry (even on younger women).
40. Get your mammogram.

I am beautiful

2009-04-01T11:20:00.002-06:00

Beautiful Black by gallopinto on Polyvore.com

3rd week
21. Elastic waistbands are seriously out!.
22. Suntan pantyhose, popular in the eighties (or was that the seventies) are out of style.
23. The length of a sweater, jacket or blouse should not be the same length of the sleeve.
24. If you are a large woman, don't wear little tiny prints, if you are very petite, stay away from huge prints.
25. Wear the lightest colors on the areas you want to draw attention to, the darkest colors on the areas you want least attention.
26. Wear clothes that fit you well.
27. Eliminate those foods you know do not agree with you..
28. A great haircut can do wonders for your mood and for your sense of style.
29. Wear sunscreen!
30. Engage in those activities that brighten your life.

Lunch at the National Theater

2009-03-31T09:20:00.002-06:00

Tragick love!! - by gallopinto on Polyvore.com

Go through our life transitions with grace!

2009-03-30T13:19:00.004-06:00

Diva Naomi - by gallopinto on Polyvore.com

Random "tips and tricks" to help you be your best self at any age!

All Surf Girls from Team Costa Rica are from Puerto Viejo - Limon

2009-03-28T07:43:00.003-06:00

Surf's Up!!! Assia's world!!! - by gallopinto on Polyvore.com

CARLOS ENRIQUE BRENES :: FEDERACIÓN DE SURF
(23/03) with eyes to win the 12 place achieved last year in France during the ISA Junior World Surfing Games, Costa Rica's Surf Federation made a public definitive list of the athlete that will represent Costa Rica in the world Junior the March to April 5 in Salinas, Ecuador.

The athletes are:

BOYS SUB 18
Ariel Agüero 14/09/91
Carlos Muñoz 10/05/92
Maykol Torres 24/05/92
Danny Bishko 18/11/91

Suplente
Tomas King 03/11/95

BOYS SUB 16
Carlos Muñoz 28/01/93
Jordan Hernández 24/01/93
Anthony Fillingin 18/10/93
Noé Mar McGonagle 17/04/96

Suplente
Josué Rodríguez 20/09/95

GIRLS SUB 18
Nataly Bernold 11/0/93
Elisa Luna 12/08/93
Anastasia Bissinger

Suplente

Marcela García 31/07/96

We must underline, highlight the fact that all three girls representing Costa Rica are from Puerto Viejo, Limon Costa Rica. Nothing yet has been said about it and yet the fact still remains!!!!

Summer Dreams

2009-03-26T09:57:00.000-06:00

Summer Dream - by gallopinto on Polyvore.com

Second place!!! I won yeaaaaaaaa!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

2009-03-26T08:40:00.003-06:00

red passion - by gallopinto on Polyvore.com

This 1st, 2nd and 3rd place from the group

"100 Fashion Sets Challenge"

Let out your animal instincts!!!!

2009-03-24T15:11:00.002-06:00

I know is hard to confront the day sometimes when thing get difficult. I have found that what I wear helps me with the attitude of the day. I no longer take getting dress lightly. Choose animal prints to bring the tiger out, when thing are getting to overwhelming. It works for me and I'm sure it will work for you. Balance it out with your favorite tones. Animal prints pretty much match with any color!!! Don't over do it and go get them!!!!
Gallo Pinto

africa twice - by gallopinto on Polyvore.com

Is Neither Black nor White

2009-03-23T14:23:00.000-06:00

Don't be Afraid of Summer Rommance

2009-03-20T10:16:00.004-06:00

Is summer!!!!
Here, there and everywhere! I love it!!! Summer colors make me ecstatic! You must take them in and fill your self with them to the core of your soul. My husband is busy at Playa Chiquita Lodge getting ready for the week end. My husband will open "the restaurant" this week end with all his divine food. I will stick to my diet but I would lie if I tell you that I will not sip some wine and enjoy the beach, as well to its fullest. Here is my polyvore to depict my state of mind. Have a wonderful romantic week end. Enjoy life and remember “we are the architects of our life’s” Don't be afraid - Be an artist and enjoy it to its fullest Lv

Gallo Pinto

Don't be Afraid of Summer Romance - by gallopinto on Polyvore.com

Scritching is Not what you do to your enemies!!!!

2009-03-19T10:06:00.003-06:00

Free as a bird - by gallopinto on Polyvore.com

To Scritch is to stimulate the scalp by using a comb hence stimulating scalp and hairs.

I will try it, I bet it feels amazing. My general rule in using a comb on my bare scalp to either “scritch/scratch” will not allow me to fully enjoy this treatment as pre cribbed in Mane & Chick however she give an alternate solution which I find fully satisfying “ The use of a satin bonnet or some sort of barrier”

An than follow the next steps:

Prep hair with a hair oil (something with rosemary/peppermint essential oils)
Gather hair into ponytail at nape of neck
Put on satin skull cap, plastic cap (on wet hair or if baggy-ing), or satin bonnet
Take a ball-ended paddle brush, my fingers or Jilbere shower comb and scritch like there's no tomorrow: move brush in a zig zag pattern vigourously covering entire head
Do this for as long as you can stand. (I do 5-10 minutes DAILY! I try to.)

And as she explains with details its benefits

Scritching has many benefits:

Cleanses scalp by exfoliating dandruff, debris and dead cells
Remedies hair loss
Encourages hair growth

I will start scratching today!!!

Going to the opera on a tuesday afternoon

2009-03-18T10:46:00.002-06:00

I am not sure what it is about the opera. It takes you to a dream state of mind. I love the smell of all Theaters, the dim lighting and people excitement. Than the start of the show, whatever it might be. There is the nervousness of the hosts and the expectations of the observer. Than, depending on the connections and the qualities of talents there are those magical moments that make you feel as if you just went somewhere out and beyond.

I love to enjoy a glass of wine afterwards or between, just to stand and breath the moment. Enjoy it to its fullest. A cup of wine never tastes the same anywhere else. When I walk out of the theater I feel taller, straighter, I feel special for I was in a special place. This are the moments when I grin ear to ear. Time stands still and dreams, hopes and wishes are intertwine and made reality...I hope you take a moment to enjoy the Theater, It really is special!!! Make sure you wear your best garments in your wardrobe and don't hold back. Go all out you really are worth it!!

Opera night - by gallopinto on Polyvore.com

Sun is back and we are all wearing colors

2009-03-16T11:23:00.000-06:00

Sunny.....Playa Chiquita - by gallopinto on Polyvore.com

Don't say it with words.......Say it with colors

2009-03-13T09:38:00.003-06:00

I have no words to share today. I lost a diamond, my car is at the mechanic and planets are in “retrograde”. It seams that Scorpion is showing up around 3pm and to top it all is Friday the 13th a lucky day for some and contrary for other...I rather stay neutral and just in case, brighten up a bit to fill my self with positive energy. Have A fabulous week end...

why be shy? have fun - by gallopinto on Polyvore.com

2009-03-12T12:33:00.001-06:00

Technorati Profile

Listen to the rain...

2009-03-12T10:29:00.005-06:00

I needed to understand a little more about the water (rain) we've beet getting since november!

I figure maybe its meaning will help me focuse on a different prespective rather than normal feelings of total deslike, deprivation, wetness, etc. I found various meanings andI hope they will help us all accept it, by keeping this things in mind.

Have a great "wet" day - Don't forget your blaks and focuse on your feminine powers and look to the North...oooh yeap..bring un umbrela!

Rain is liquid precipitation! Rain is the primary source of fresh water for most areas of the world, providing suitable conditions for diverse ecosystems, as well as water for hydroelectric power plants and crop irrigation.

When we think of water we associate it with feelings of wetness and coldness. As an element, water is considered yang, or female. Feng Shui associates this element with emotion as well as the wisdom of our souls. We see water every day whether in a glass we’re drinking from, or in oceans, rivers, and even the falling rain.

The color of Water’s is black and its direction north. This is a good time to remind you that Feng Shui literally means “wind” and “water,” so you can see that water is a meaningful element in our lives. Wind is said to disperse chi and water holds it. We are all mostly made up of water, as is the planet we live on.

Water is where life is thought to have originated and it’s important for reproduction, without it it’s difficult for fertilization to take place.

Water is the most plentiful element on the surface of our planet. Our bodies contain more water than anything else. Therefore, it’s obviously extremely important. To work best, water needs to move or flow. Stagnant water breeds rotting things and doesn’t fare well in any environment.

Water in feng shui is usually used in a fountain or aquarium. Even very small decorative fountains for indoors can be very helpful. However, when using water in your environment, keep it fresh and clean.

Five elements (metal, wood, water, fire, earth):

Listen to the rain - by gallopinto on Polyvore.com

Pineapple Girl - Bold and Beautiful

2009-03-11T11:35:00.004-06:00

...and Thinking on that courageous friend of my daughter I made this collage. Bold and Beautiful just like Eryka Badu. We are the new generation of Black women with courage to be our selves!!!

pineapple girl - by gallopinto on Polyvore.com

Nappy is “In” - hiding is out

2009-03-10T12:00:00.001-06:00

My daughter came home yesterday from school and told me a “ Sad Bad Hair Story” – A black girl, friend of hers, wears her hair natural. Their friends asked her to come to school that day with her natural hair out, for she always wears it in braids, I guess!! To everyone’s surprise and my daughters absolute rage, their teacher, also a black woman but with totally relaxed hair and wearing a fake piece of flowing fake curls sliding down to her back, told the girl to do something about her messy nappy hair. She said to relax it and tie it back. Why? Everyone asked. Because we black woman can’t go around looking all messy and crazy looking. Now, this is a Catholic school, all girls must wear their hair proper and neat, meaning nothing fancy. For any white girl this means a simple pony, pig or bunny tails or just loose, but away from the face. Now a black girl with natural nappy hair this means usually relax it to look like the white girl hair and tie it back!!! I don’t think so!

The right thing to do is just as she had done it - tie a wide band in the front to keep it away from her eyes to show her pretty face and than let it’s natural kinkiness stay quiet in back. Nothing messy! Why oh why are black woman so stubbornly and sadly offended by their own natural hair, preferring plastic long hair or relaxed hair, full of chemicals over their vast, kinky natural head of hair. My hat off to this new generation of young “tico” ( Costa Rican) black girls that can stand up and say no more hiding behind what I’m not and embracing the natural Me! – See the new black woman of this century is passing all of that! She stand up and runs for first lady of USA, she stand up and runs for president of Costa Rica, she stands up and sing, model and study with her natural beauty showing freely as saying - I don’t need to pretend to be in order to fit in. I no longer need to hide and be quiet in order to receive acceptance. I am who I am and when you look at me you’ll see generations and generations of black women that needed to hide so I could shine!

When in the City...keep it simple

2009-03-09T10:55:00.000-06:00

keep it simple - by gallopinto on Polyvore.com

Lets eas into summer

2009-03-07T13:22:00.003-06:00

city spring - by gallopinto on Polyvore.com

I am one that loves colors for my walls but when it come to my wardrobe I shake to the sight of too much color. So I prefer to introduce a basic color to influence me and eas me down to the bright summer. Here it is turquoise. It goes beautiful with that bright metallic blue and it welcomes my grays and blacks with delight. Happy spring time!!!!

My Perfect Summer

2009-03-06T12:49:00.002-06:00

Summer Fresh - by gallopinto on Polyvore.com

My list of twelve essentials for the summer

1. The Boyfriend Jeans… is the new trend

2. The white button up shirt… is a must

3. The designer bag… you can’t be without

4. The little black…is for always your best friend

5. The good pair of sunglasses… give you the attitude

6. The ballerinas slippers gray, black beige help…a lot

7. The beach thongs & leather fancy rhinestones ones… are necessary

8. The black button up sweater …can help any cool night

9. The kaki shorts…help you keep it cool

10. The pumps… sexier the better

11. The white tang top… as many as possible

12. A summer cotton dress… is the cherry on top

They say grey is the new black which means accessories should follow the trend as well. If boyfriend’s old jeans are the new trend than lets consider big, bright & the spectrum of blues for our summer bag one that fits your body size, of course! Sunglasses you can either go for a black oversize or of course gray if you dare. Add fun, color and adventure with the flip flops. The pumps must be flexible to your accessories and considered to your bag. To give the infamous little black a rest for change lets try a daring little Gray for our summer dress. Taking all of this in consideration….have fun shopping for your summer essentials!

Old Rendes-vouz in Jamaica

2009-03-05T11:18:00.005-06:00

I have been imagining how my summer will be if I was to plan my travel to an old rendes vouz in Jamaica... well this is what I would defenately bring along to impress. I think travel light is a gift and to combine well you garments is the key to success. I forgot to show the perfect suitcase to bring but I will make it a point for next post. Let all your dreams come true.

meet me in jamaica - by gallopinto on Polyvore.com

Summer Basics

2009-03-04T14:29:00.002-06:00

summer basics - by gallopinto on Polyvore.com

A Sale Worth Attending

2009-03-04T13:56:00.002-06:00

One of the only clothing shops of Limon is having a sale. ECONO yeap! Just as it sounds! Is not bad if you like cheap, bad copies of something really ugly? Anyone? Well I did!!! And had fun doing it, Listen just like I always tell my kids –“ It takes skills to shop somewhere were everything is hideous but cheap and come out with something that people will ask – where did you get that? And you of course will respond with a truest of smiles – In my last trip to Paris!!! And they walk away feeling a bit jealous. Never say on sale unless you are making a point. Or never tell a horrid and sad story even if is true. Is a 50% discount. Everything in the shop. I found tube jeans that look like designer jeans in the $100’s my price$10. T shirts for only $5 they look like the Gap or H&M for sure. The girls were stock for they got a bunch of them with the right accessories bottoms and what not they got them selves the beginning of summer wardrobe. I felt triumphant for a day and relieve that their tiny underwear supply was taken care off….for now.

Lets Spend All Day At The Beach

2009-03-04T13:27:00.001-06:00

long beach day - by gallopinto on Polyvore.com

Bubbles and Channel

2009-03-03T14:42:00.000-06:00

hot date - by gallopinto on Polyvore.com

lets meet again sometime

2009-03-02T13:44:00.001-06:00

Lets meet again sometime - by gallopinto on Polyvore.com

eL gALLO pLUMON

2009-03-02T03:51:00.000-06:00

El gallo plumón

-Querida Lucía, ¿quieres que te cuente el cuento del gallo pelao?
-Sí, no, sí, no, sí, no.

Y me hace tanta gracia, que te lo cuento.

Érase una vez un gallo que tenía un plumaje tan hermoso, que era conocido como el gallo plumón. El gallo plumón estaba un día tan aburrido que se subió al tejado para ver las cosas desde otra perspectiva. Entonces el viento, que también estaba aburrido, empezó a alborotarse y a soplar fuerte, fuerte alrededor del gallo plumón. Y tan fuerte sopló, que el viento se llevó hacia el norte todas las plumas del gallo plumón. Y así fue como el gallo plumón se convirtió en el gallo pelao. Pero no te preocupes, querida Lucía, esto no fue una desgracia. El gallo plumón, que a partir de aquel momento empezó a ser conocido como el gallo pelao, y que habíamos dejado encima del tejado desplumado y con el pico apuntando al norte, le dio al matrimonio de granjeros que lo criaban la idea de un próspero negocio: la veleta. Y entonces el gallo pelao se convirtió en el personaje más ilustre de su pueblo, y nunca tuvo frío porque la granjera era la mejor tejedora de chalecos de colores de la comarca.

Y colorín colorado, este cuento se ha acabado.

Thomas "surf"

2009-02-28T17:29:00.000-06:00

Thomas - by gallopinto on Polyvore.com

Postcards from California

2009-02-28T15:59:00.001-06:00

postcards - by gallopinto on Polyvore.com

oera night's decisions

2009-02-27T20:05:00.001-06:00

decisions on opera night - by gallopinto on Polyvore.com

Dreams of Pink Pumps in the Jungle

2009-02-27T18:31:00.000-06:00

Pink Pumps - by gallopinto on Polyvore.com

Bright & beautiful just like Naniz

2009-02-27T18:28:00.000-06:00

Naniz...production!* - by gallopinto on Polyvore.com

Is raining is poring - Lets shop!

2009-02-27T13:24:00.001-06:00

Is raining in the Caribbean....again! Well yes but I have better things to do than sit and clean my nostrils ;(

I just don't think is worth complaining any more. We need to cope and start putting our bottled up energy to some good. Something fun entertaining, maybe. Here! I just found this web site! It will do the trick. You won't be able to stop...I'm telling you. Get your cleaning and lunch all prepared before you get started.

Warning this is only for frustrated fashionists stuck in the jungle. ha,ha,ha.

This is Great stuff

2009-02-27T11:48:00.001-06:00

View 'dresses' on Polyvore

Polyvore

2009-02-27T10:38:00.010-06:00

Launch Day

2009-02-26T10:07:00.000-06:00

I sit here after tierd of walking! everyday for the past years I have been coming to Limon to do the weekly "shopping" I have walked, driven and practically skimmed every street in this fisherman port and I have arrived to a evidently conclusion that “there is not such a thing as good shopping in Limon” Hey with my NYC shopping experience on my belt, I have found some random stuff hidden underneath piles and piles of junk. I have buried my self in the hidden dark corners of the 20 or so stores that sell crappy stuff too! And …almost always ended up disgusted to the sad reality of over priced crappy junk. And a major lack of “Good Stuff” .

This is actually a very good reality to assume under the new “non-consuming trend” worldwide due to the major financial crisis that we are currently experiencing. Never the less - A girl’s gotta shop when a girl’s gotta shop, right! Lets turn around and make the best of all situations intended and bit this monster with our life earned shopping cruel best arms. Experience, taste and time.

So, I have put all of my good strenuous research and foot work to a better use….A Limon Shopping Blog! with good advice on how to translate from “The world Trends and Chick to The Limon’s reality and cheap! Sound eerie! ( Irie in our world) I know, I will try my best Not to disappoint. But if I do, and anyone out there feel it can add precious and valuable shopping information. We will forever be in debt. Please subscribe and let the games begin.

Together we will turn The dreaded Limon experience a Good experience. Follow me to an intense yet sooooo rewarding journey to the Limon Shops seen through our expert eyes.

Xoxox

Jay