'TIs the Season for GIving!

Happy day everyone! Since posting my last video I have been getting some request to keep the videos coming! Well, your wish is my command!!


The reason I am sharing these videos is simple, 
we can all use a laugh,
 a lil motivation,
 and perhaps allow those watching to be a little more care free and silly! 


Have fun with who your as a person! Let's project happiness, creativity and laughter!


This holiday season how about getting a little more creative in gift giving!!!


We have the technology to make some pretty awesome and may I add cost friendly gifts! 


Keep up with my blog this holiday season to learn some very fun tips on how the entire family, young and old, can participate this holiday season! 

If we take MONEY out of the EQUATION we are left with our GIFTS. -Johaira Michelle


HOW WILL YOU SHARE YOUR GIFTS THIS HOLIDAY SEASON?

Dance your way to happiness!

People always ask me how I stay in shape year round. Hard work and dedication are the key to my fitness success, but nothing is more important than enjoying  my workouts! I enjoy doing things outside the box! 

So whats the happy life lesson today?

Have Fun ! There is nothing like listening to your favorite 'toons and just getting down!

And do not be afraid to feel silly, dress up and hey maybe even record the dance session! 

My favorite music that is native to my country Dominican Republic is Bachata! 

Press Play and you will see why!

Forgiveness is an 11 letter word

Forgiveness is a 3 ton weight lifted from your soul. You may not realize how much weight you been carrying around with you until it is finally lifted. 

From personal experience, its hard for me to forgive, especially when its something I find myself doing much too often.

But guess what? I have decided to continue to forgive as often as I need to. I choose to forgive because I choose to LOVE myself. 

The side effects of sleepless nights, wrinkles, stress, and weight gain are just a few of the downfalls of holding on to old grudges. 

Life is too short and I choose to live this life to the fullest. So today let's try something new. Repeat these words, and make a conscious effort to believe in what you are saying:

Today I choose to love myself

Today I choose to forgive myself. 

I Forgive myself for holding on to old grudges for so long.

Today i choose to forgive. Today I choose LOVE.

Pimples be gone!

Are we still fighting pimples, blackheads and bumpies under the skin? How well are we washing that unique wonderfulness we call our faces??
Well let's take a look at what's brewing on our not so dewy skin.

Lets think about it, Are we wearing foundation, powders, blush? When was the last time we cleaned our brushes?
And then there is good ol' fashion pollution, dust and dirt. Our skin is constantly exposed to harsh condition!!
Let's not get me started on all the things are face come in contact with!
Cellphones, hands, cars doors....

We should thank our skin for being as kind as it had been given the circumstances we put it through. So enough dirty talk, let's get clean, that's why I highly recommend the double wash! 2 rinses with facial cleanser every day and night.

Say it, spread it, live it

Life is soo good! If u feel this way spread the word!
If ur struggling with this , all u have to do is say out loud and proud!

ALLOW YOURSELF TIME FOR SILENCE

Sunday afternoon I found a magical place, unlike any other I have ever seen.

 A place where heaven was on earth. It was as if i stepped onto the Garden of Eden.

 Just tranquil, perfection. 

I am talking about the Meditation Gardens in Pacific Palisades, Ca

What a gorgeous concept. A perfect tranquil place to just be one with yourself. There is great power in allowing such a connection with oneself. Lets allow ourselves the possibility of evolving!

Yoga, Dancing, Music, walks in nature, sitting still in front of large bodies of water... the possibilities are endless. Find what works for you and allow yourself this time to be one with yourself.

Get to know YOU. Spend time with yourself, you might just fall in love with you... and thats the only way to be happy. Everything is else becomes an added bonus!

Its truly a jewel! 

BARTER PARTYS YOUR WAY TO FAB NEW GEAR

It's about that time again when I need to clean out my closet and I can't help but reminisce on the brilliant way I got rid of my old gear about four months ago. No other than a barter party! 

Whats a barter party? 
You trade in your goods for other goods! I know...GENIUS!


Thats right round up all the things you have been holding on to and have not worn. You know the items i am talking about, Every time you go to your closet you skim right through them, some of these pieces you swear you are going to wear again. But why havn't they been worn?
Last barter party i got rid of over 30 pairs of shoes, shirts, purses, dresses, accessories. Literally over 3 huge bags of clothes. I was excited, nervous, and ready to barter. About six friends got together, some girls brought only 6-12 pieces others like myself needed a tow truck to park my belongings. 


I started to feel possessive of things I said I wanted to give away. So in a moment of sellers remorse I made a pact. "IF there is anything given away in this barter party and we just can stop thinking about it, the seller agrees to return it to it's rightful owner" This brought down a lot of stress at the party.  (  I never looked back, I knew they were going to be taking care of )

So what did I leave the barter party with??  FOUR AMAZING, FIERCE, TIMELESS PIECES! Not only are these clothing items beautiful, these are Pieces of clothing I hold so dear to my heart because I know at one time was special to my friends! When I visit my friends I try to wear these pieces and there eyes just light up. " You like it! oh it looks so great on you! Its been hanging in my closet for years. I'm so happy to see it being worn!"

So how to start a barter party?


All you need is at least one other person to do a barter party! I suggest hosting it at someones home. Be sure to have delicious assortment of  refreshments, healthy colorful foods, and  come with a big huge smile because your going shopping with out spending a  dime!!


Times are tuff right now, and we all want to look and feel our very best! Let's Declutter our homes and share wonderful memories with friends while at the same time remaining money and fashion savvy!

***ALL THE PIECES THAT NO ONE FELL IN LOVE WITH WHERE DONATED TO THE WOMANS SHELTER. 

rethink your anger!

We all know the feeling, the face gets hot, heart starts beating fast, adrenaline begins to pour through your veins! Your angry! furious! And you feel wronged and hurt!!! Common sense goes out the window and you have a vocal throw-up occur where things are said that are hurtful, unnecessary, and sometimes untrue. 

Being angry is a natural physiological experience, but with very negative outcomes. Your stress levels spike over the roof, heart palpitations occur, and your entire day will be affected. So whats a person to do when anger seems to be coming your way??


Take a big long deep breathes, feel all of these natural occurrences going through your body, accept that these feelings are bound to happen, and quickly with a big huge sigh...let it go!

The only person you are truly hurting when you are angry is YOURSELF! Rethink why you get so angry, whats the underlying reason your blood is boiling? Usually when you are angry at someone, its a reflection of being angry at yourself. 


So unless premature aging, hair loss, wrinkles, obesity, high blood pressure, and insomnia, are your goals in life...lets make a change to a more positive way of dealing with anger....


focus on your feet when your angry make sure they are flat on the ground, pay attention to your toes, acknowledge your entire body, take this moment to yourself. Forgive yourself for getting this upset and try to just walk away! 


Lets all stop placing so much focus on the negative and start living more positive productive lives! There is so much love that is needed in this world, lets be part of the solution! Besides.. all we need is LOVE.

Pregnancy and the need for friendship

It's no surprise that when pregnancy begins all hormones break loose and emotions start running hay wire. 
The time the baby is developing all its organs, it is also developing all of its complexes, fears, and personality. It has been scientifically proven that any stress the mother goes through during the pregnancy is directly felt by the baby. There is so many sad sad situations pregnant women go through during pregnancy. One thing that they do need is lots of compassion, touch, and LAUGHTER. 

So what better than friends to provide all of this love? If you know anyone who is expecting, be there for them. Massage there feet, paint there toe nails. give them a mini facial,  watch movies together. Just be there!


 If we want to create a more beautiful world, we have to take care of these super heroes we call expected mothers, they hold our future in there wombs! 

MIRROR MIRROR ON THE WALL.....

So when was the last time you stood in the mirror and admired your perfectly sculpted physique??
Did you thank the gods and your mommy for blessing you with all the goods a mortal can dream of?


Take a moment to think about how you talk to yourself in the mirror.... ARE YOU YOUR OWN BEST FRIEND??? Do you smile back when you look in the mirror?

BE KIND TO YOURSELF! LEARN TO LOVE YOURSELF EXACTLY THE WAY YOU ARE. We are all gentle souls and we should treat our bodies with love, respect, and patience. WE ARE ALL PERFECT, EXACTLY THE WAY WE ARE!


We cant change our exterior without looking a little deeper. Lets be kind to our bodies and wise with our words. IF you are not ready to wink back at the perfect sculpture reflecting back at you, thats ok.
Just know we are all perfect exactly the way we are, now lets all take a big deep breathe and say to yourself.....

I am perfect, i love myself exactly the way I am today, and all is well.

SUN GODS BEWARE! DON'T BE CAUGHT WITHOUT....

SUN PROTECTORS!!!
IF we want to look flawless and age gracefully we must protect ourselves from the sun! Prematurely aging is attributed 70% to sun damage!!!  As an esthetician i consider myself as close to a sun police as it can possibly get. I preach to my clients about lathering it up with sunscreen every single day, "its just like brushing your teeth, just do it...everyday rain or shine." 
 Lets start by protecting ourselves in the best way I know how! THROUGH FASHION, of course!
What says beach days like a big floppy hat ? Protect your scalp and reputation! This summer make it a summer of self expression and self protection! Hats are a beautiful accessory to any outfit! Nothing says effortless glam like a unique hat that expresses who you are! 


So here is your mission...

For 21 days (thats how long it takes to develop a habit) Apply a daily sunscreen everyday ( at least spf 15, but I prefer spf 30) onto your face, neck and declote (chest area). These areas are always exposed to the sun and age 7x faster than any other part of your body. 

today is the best day to start something new

I did it! It's finally here! the day I conquered my fears and started  a blog! so here I go, I am ready.... world hold on!
I want  to express my passion for life. I want to prove that there is beauty and art in everything we see around us. life is such a gorgeous and breathtaking opportunity! LET's live our lives to the fullest! ART, PHOTOGRAPHY,  MUSIC, HEALTH, PEACE, and of course FASHION are just a few of my many indulgences! This is an expression of who I am as a woman and the incredible and gifted people i have the honor of being surrounded by!

SO much love, beauty, peace and of course FASHION!