Jannely Espinal is a curious writer and purpose-driven journalist demystifying beauty and fashion myths with five years of experience. She has a penchant for fashion history and cultural beauty practices. Recently, she conducted interviews with skincare specialists and celebrities for HOLA!, as well as spearheading the lifestyle vertical. Her mission is to change the narrative on skincare issues, fashion misconceptions, and help readers understand complex issues while sharing the latest trends.
6 incredibly relaxing treatments to help you chill out in 2021
After the year that was 2020, keeping calm should be high on the list of priorities for 2021. In Miami, finding ways to tune out the noise and remain Zen amid the chaos is often just a wellness treatment away. Sanity saviors are available in the form of chakra balancing, facial kinesiology and touchless massages, among other therapies. Whether it’s a reset you’re after or a way to preempt stress, these six treatments will help you chill the eff out and give you the resolve you need to tackle ...
10 guilty pleasures every Miamian embraces
Lazy days on the beach and endless pool parties come to mind as some of the simple pleasures of spending time in Miami. While lounging in the sun is what most tourists enjoy, Miamians know there are more ways to indulge in the Magic City. Whether it’s making a detour for warm pastelitos on our way to work or staying out too late and watching the sunrise, locals delight in more than the shoreline. Below, the guilty pleasures every Miamian has embraced at some point in their 305 existence.
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This Miami Based Luxury Brand is Raising the Bar Through Every Diamond
This Miami Based Luxury Brand is Raising the Bar Through Every Diamond
The colorless, diaphanous and ultra high-priced precious stone known as the diamond, brings out the raw pulchritude on every women. In Miami, there is a brand raising the bar for ethically-sourced and conflict-free diamond – a practice that has been disturbed by violence in the mining communities in Africa. Del Este is a luxury brand maintaining a high standard in the diamond-related industry with its unique designs inspir...
Colombian Fashion Designers are Redefining a New Era of Swimwear
Colombian Fashion Designers are Redefining a New Era of Swimwear
Paraiso Miami Beach presented Destination Colombia, a tropical fashion show featuring 12 Colombian fashion designers redefining the meaning of swimwear. Despite all the cataclysmic events of 2020, designers have seen a fruitful revenue and a resurgence of pleasure-seeking activities that have propelled their sales. From versatile bodysuits with gigot sleeves to abstract dresses, this new era of resort wear promises to fulfill th...
Dating expert Andrea McGinty explains how to do online dating professionally
Connecting souls through lunch and now digitally, is Andrea McGinty’s passion. The founder of the iconic matchmaking service It’s Just Lunch, has made a comeback with her newly launched upscale coaching platform, 33 Thousand Dates. With years of experience as a matchmaker, Andrea knows how to empower her clients every step of the way.
33 Thousand Dates is tailored for people new to the digital dating scene, usually women in their 30s, 40s, and 50s. From profile-building to active coaching, An...
Keana Marie breaks romantic stereotypes on Netflix’s new series Dash and Lily
Holiday season brings a cornucopia of hope and magic filled with gingerbread aroma and romantic-filled movies that will lessen your negative vibes from early 2020. Dash & Lily is the new romantic-comedy series hitting the Netflix platform on November 10, based on the YA book, Dash & Lily’s Book Of Dares that will bring the magic of the season. The series is not your traditional romantic story followed by a series of unfortunate events for the characters. Instead, the series breaks the stereot...
How to master the art of dating in 2020 according to relationship experts
The holidays are approaching which means there is an urge for romance and Christmas magic. If you feel ultra single and ready to weave a path of love and excitement, Chispa the #1 dating app for the Latinx community, has several tips for you to become the best candidate. With a deadly pandemic, dating in 2020 can turn into a series of unrequited love but a happy ending is still possible. We consulted Chispa’s dating experts for tips on how to master the art of dating and successfully find a p...
How this Latina entrepreneur went from a Fortune 100 company to owning her own jewelry business
Jianni Acosta is a Latina that made boss moves despite a deadly pandemic and heightened anxiety. It takes a resilient spirit and passion to build a jewelry brand when the market is trembling and looking precarious. But for a first-generation college student, Jianni knew a traditional path was not going to lead to success. After working in a corporate finance job, she made it a mission to create a sustainable lifestyle that wasn’t money-driven. “I felt like my purpose in life was bigger. I did...
How Meghan Markle’s Effortless Chic Looks Are Making A Personal Statement
How Meghan Markle’s Effortless Chic Looks Are Making A Personal Statement
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry are embracing their American life inside their Californian mansion and to fully adopt this new lifestyle, Meghan plays a role in her everyday style and outfit choices. While The Duchess of Sussex might hold a slew of stereotypes, her wardrobe always correlates with her stalwart personality. From her casual ensembles to Meghan’s effortless chic looks, each outfit plays a role in her advocac...
Florida’s “Gulp Coast”: Craft brews and culinary experiences in St. Pete/Clearwater
Considering a vacation in St. Pete/Clearwater? Visit St. Pete/Clearwater has compiled helpful, up-to-date information on visiting responsibly, local regulations and what’s open.
With miles of pristine white beaches, trendy bars and unconventional breweries, St. Pete/Clearwater is laden with eternal sunshine and buzzing artsy neighborhoods. While California has a wine country and Kentucky has bourbon, St. Pete is the epicenter of craft beer, boasting a boozy trail known as the Gulp Coast, whic...
Cinthya Carmona breaks boundaries on ‘The Tax Collector’ alongside Shia LaBeouf and Bobby Soto
What’s the real American Dream? For Cinthya Carmona it means representing real life stories on screen that speak to a global audience. The Venezuelan actress will be seen as the female lead for the new summer thriller, The Tax Collector, alongside legend George López, Shia LaBeouf and Bobby Soto. Film director David Ayer, places a predominantly Latino-cast for his action-packed film which portrays the story of two tax collectors (LaBeouf and Soto) for a crime lord whose business becomes upend...
The Family Chantel’s Pedro Jimeno and Chantel Everett reveal sneak peek, expect ‘fuego y candela’ season 2
Love and resilience are two factors that have maintained Pedro Jimeno, 28, and Chantel Everett, 29, on the brink of losing it all. Wherever Pedro and Chantel go, the drama always follows and has since they met on Season 4 of 90 Day Fiancé. Since they married, the dynamic couple’s families have unraveled challenges and juicy fights for all the fans. While in-laws relationships never seem trouble-free, it seems that the other family members have maintained their marriage interesting. “They have...
Giannina Gibelli rewrites her love narrative and opens a new chapter with entertainment series
Giannina Milady Gibelli might not have said ‘I do’ at the altar in the Love is Blind finale, but she said ‘yes’ to happiness, good vibes and a new love story with Damian Powers. The reality star kept our hearts on the edge during each episode of Netflix’s dating reality television series, but despite the unexpected ending, Giannina has rewritten the narrative and is building a new platform with Kin community where she shares life hacks and discusses beauty, fashion and mental health on her ne...
The science behind holistic skincare, Bakuchiol and other skin mysteries your BFF doesn’t know about
All that stubborn residue from your skin cells are causing breakouts. But what if the real issue lies beneath the epidermis. Is our microbiome revolutionizing and mutating as we grow or are we just ambivalent of how skincare products serve our skin’s purpose? Beauty mavens and many dermatologists differ on skincare methods but one argument has become accepted by the majority – minimalist skincare is better. However, one should always experiment and consult a dermatologist regarding their own ...
Ana de Armas’ favorite skincare product for glowing skin
Ana de Armas starts her day simple – with a Café Bombon and her favorite beauty product, The Concentrate from La Mer. For the Cuban-born actress, La Mer is one of her favorite brands and swears by this “secret weapon” to win a radiant glow. Ana is not only a La Mer devotee but also her first-ever beauty partnership. “I’ve always loved their serum. It helps restore my skin’s barrier and protects it from pollution,” shares the actress.
This cult-favorite and sumptuous serum is Ana’s favorite pr...