Festive Airs by Stella Nolasco

Beauty, Fashion, Resort Living

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Right out of the oven from her latest Spring/Summer magnificent fashion show, lovely dress for the Holidays.

Dress: Stella Nolasco; Makeup & Hair: Alfredo Monterola, Photo: Raquel Pérez-Puig; Location: LL

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Resort Looks by Mont Carpe Diem

Beauty, Fashion, Resort Living

 

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Marie Tere et Moi wearing Resort Look by Mont Carpe Diem (787) 539-4848

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Mont Carpe Diem is a charming paradise in absolute tranquility. Luxury & relaxed for nature lovers. A quiet oasis to renew your body and soul. Surrounded by nature in a peaceful and private atmosphere. Mont Carpe Diem is a farm resort located in the Puerto Rican tropical rainforest on the border ranges between Aguas Buenas, Bayamón, and Guaynabo, away from crowded areas yet not too far from the city. 30 minutes from Plaza Guaynabo.

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Two charming luxury cabins in the woods overlooking nature, with large windows which give them a fresh air of captivating tranquility. With air conditioning and private bathrooms. The cabins are uniquely designed combining warm elements with French country style influences. Paintings by the owner enhance their walls. Both are near the pool bordered by nature.

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The natural environment of the farm is a habitat for certain species of birds, coquis, peacocks and doves, our quotidian guests! It is a wonderful place to just relax in the cabin, by the pool, or in the Balinese house structure by our little pond listening to the perfect sounds of nature, spotting an occasional lizard or peacock or taking a relaxing massage.

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We welcome our guests to our home to have the involvement of living as a member of our family, to have a real experience of local life. The main house is adorned with the owner’s painted art, charming objects and stunning views. It is provided with cable TV / Netflix, WI-FI internet. Large loft kitchen with ocean and forest view from our enormous open terrace.

You can dine finely in the open air of the Caribbean. A variety of refreshing drinks, as well as our “Quick Menu”, are available to our guest at any time with light and simple dishes. Also, delicious gourmet homemade dishes, made using traditional recipes and influences of some of the richest cuisines in the world such as the French, Italian, Spanish, Eastern, and Asian; of course, the Caribbean, are available with prior notice in the “Menu Gourmet”. The ingredients used to make our dishes are bought fresh every day. It is for this reason that we kindly request to our gently guest, inform us in advance what they want to eat from “menu Gourmet”

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Our spices are fresh from our garden or directly brought from France and the Middle East. You can collect fresh eggs from our chickens to prepare your breakfast every morning.

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Our farm-hotel is ideal and oriented for nature lovers, outdoors sports, young adults, Senior Citizens, corporate brainstorming, honeymooners, couples, friends, family reunion, wedding celebrations and anniversaries. If you choose Mont Carpe Diem it’s almost certainly because you are the type of traveler looking to get away from the heavy touristic zones and will love to have a more authentic, personal experience. We, the owners of Mont Carpe Diem, will be available to satisfy our customers with very personalized service. You can design your stay here, tailored exactly to your likings. We will fulfill your every desire.

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As part of our amenities are the hiking, the aqua-aerobics exercises, stretching, and physical exercises out of water guided by a professional of physical culture and sports.

There isn’t anything within walking distance from Mont Carpe Diem but you can visit the local restaurants and bars to enjoy our famous cuisine and hospitality a few miles away by car.

Only 25 minutes from the city of Guaynabo, malls, restaurants and commerce’s, 40 minutes from Old San Juan, 30 minutes from Bacardi’s factory, 50 minutes from El Yunque rain forest and beautiful Luquillo beach with our famous local food “Kioskos”. 30 minutes approx. from Ocean Park beach and one hour from the natural reserve Cabezas de San Juan in Fajardo and the Bioluminescent bay as well as marinas and the ferry to Vieques and Culebra islands.

The property is completely private in a closed farm. Pool, walking paths, forest, a small lake with Balinese house structure, parking, etc., belongs to the property. Our guest can feel free to enjoy each of these spaces within our property. The neighborhood is safe and quiet.

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You can find guides and information about places to visit, local cuisine restaurants, beaches, and adventure and navigation options. Books, maps, and pamphlets of places to visit are available for our guests. Main highways are just a 35 minute from Mont Carpe Diem. Exploring Puerto Rico requires a car rental.

Our rental agreement must be signed in order to rent the cabins.

For additional information about pricing, services, and packages depending on the season, contact:  reservations@montcarpediem.com or call us: (787) 539- 4848  / (787) 459- 5620

My Best “Looks”

Fashion

Here are some of my picks from my blog.  Most made by local designers. Hope you enjoy them.

Meet My Collaborators: Annie Vaillant & Sofía Calbetó

Beauty, Family & Friends, Fashion

 

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Annnie Vaillant & Sofía Calbetó

 

You might wonder why I chose my two nieces as collaborators to my blog  and then you might not. They both have style,  they are bold beautiful young women.  What I cannot wear, they can.  I wanted to let the younger generation know what I consider elegant dressing when you are at an age when you can wear it all, never losing a sense of style.  I don’t exactly wear everything I like.  I wear what suits me best.  I know my body, my age and I know what to wear to hide my flaws and look sophisticated, yet modern.  I want to help you all out there to dress accordingly to your age and your body type.  Because that’s what elegance is all about.  So here is where they come in.  But mind you, they are no ordinary young women.  I want you to meet them and know both of their backgrounds. Quite amazing young ladies.

 

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Annie Vaillant Ortiz

 

Annie Vaillant is my brother’s daughter.  She is a gynecologist.  She graduated from the University of Miami.  She has an undergrad bachelor degree in Science, major in Biology, minor in Chemistry.  She went to “Ponce School of Medicine” and graduated from Med School. She did her residency at the  “Hospital Municipal de San Juan- OB Gyn”. Actually works at the “Instituto Gineco-Oncológico HIMA, Caguas”, Puerto Rico.  Has a beautiful three-year-old called Ana Isabelle.  She also has an amazing sense of style.   Top local designers have chosen her to do photo shoots wearing their latest gowns.  She always looks amazing at parties.  I’m very proud of my niece Annie.

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Ana Sofía Calbetó González

Ana Sofía Calbetó González is married to my nephew Eddie Calbetó, my sister’s son.  Ana Sofía studied at the Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale.  Has a degree in Residential Design.  Also a bachelor’s degree in Interior Design.  Worked for several years at a local kitchen and bathroom remodeling store where she designed kitchens and worked at redecorating client’s homes.  Has a magnificent sense of style.  Actually is a full-time Mom with two small boys, Eduardo who is 4 and Alvaro who is 2.  She designs most of the dresses she wears and also does her own makeup.  People actually stop her at parties to ask her what she’s wearing, who did her makeup etc.  I consider her my niece although she is actually my nephew’s wife.  We get along exceedingly well. I’m very proud of her.

 

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Vaillants Part 3

Beauty, Family & Friends, Fashion

Another photo shoot at the Mall of San Juan with two of my nieces, Ana Sofía and Annie.  Lovely and very colorful red dresses which are very becoming for the younger generation. I wore a long B&W tunic over skinny black pants. Thanks to Gustavo Arango for his outfits, Carlos Rubén Rodríguez for photos and styling and Claudia Soriano for my hairdo. IMG_1637

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Ana Sofia’s lovely Versace earrings.

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Bow belt.

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Loved this zippered back and Versace shoes.

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A Day with the Girls

Family & Friends, Fashion

It was such a nice experience to be able to do a photo shoot at the Mall of San Juan with two of my nieces, Ana Sofía and Annie.  Lovely and very colorful fuschia dresses which are very becoming for the younger generation. I wore a long striped tunic over skinny black pants and top.

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Dresses: Gustavo Arango;  Shoes:  Versace

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Tunic: Gustavo Arango; Shoes:  Frívola

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Clutch:  Adriana Castro; Sunglasses:  Raen Optics

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Special thanks to Carlos Rubén Rodríguez for photos and styling.

 

The 3 Vaillants

Beauty, Family & Friends, Fashion

What could be better than one Vaillant talking about beauty and fashion? Three Vaillants. That’s why I am now including 2 of my nieces as collaborators on my blog. You wil be hearing more about fashion for the younger generation, what’s in and what’s out. Let’s greet Annie and Ana Sofía.

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Si eres fan de esta página estarás de acuerdo conmigo que mejor que una Vaillant hablándote de moda y belleza, será ahora que se unieron como colaboradoras de esta página dos de mis sobrinas. Así que ahora somos 3 Vaillants. Escucharán sobre las tendencias de la moda juvenil, qué está “in” y que está “out”. Démosle la bienvendia a Annie y Ana Sofía.

Outfits:  G By Gustavo Arango; My shoes: Frívola;  Girls shoes & accessories:  Versace:   My makeup and hair: Claudia Soriano Salón; Stylist and photographer:  Carlos Rubén Rodríguez.

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Annie’s dress (left) Gustavo Arango’s pencil skirt and cropped top. I’m wearing a mesh yellow top also by Arango  and Versace necklace. Ana Sofía is wearing a black Arango’s bodysuit and pencil skirt.

 

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My shoes:  Frívola; Girls shoes & Accessories:  Versace

 

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Shoes:  Versace

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Pencil skirt with zippered back by G from Gustavo Arango.

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Purse: Bea Valdés; Necklace: Versace

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Shoes:  Frívola

 

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My shoes:  Frívola; My necklace: Versace; Girl’s accessories: Versace

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Casual Flair

Fashion, Jewelry

Perfect dress for going out for lunch or afternoon activity.  Casual yet elegant and feminine.

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Dress: Gustavo Arango; Jewelry: Lido Jewelers; Shoes: Valentino; Hair & Make-up: Alfredo Monterola; Stylist: Carlos Rubén Rodríguez, Photos: Pablo Díaz.

 

Partners in Crime

Family & Friends, Fashion

God blessed me with three boys.  So I was very lucky when my oldest son married Cayleen.  She was the one who got me into blogging because she’s a model and has her own blog called “Cayleen Davies The Model Lifestyle” where she gives advice to  girls who want to become models.   She helped me organize my computer, my life, my finances ever since my husband passed away. So we have become partners in crime.  She is also expecting my second grandson.  A boy again, of course.  On this photo shoot, we were not only each others stylists, we also took each others photos and I believe we did a pretty good job at it. Hope you enjoy it.

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I paired this very romantic dress with an Italian necklace made by Giraldi Bijoux,  which I think is a beautiful fashion statement.

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Top is from “Pea in the Pod” jeans are “Pea in the Pod” shoes “Dolce Vita”

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Dress by Jenny for Essence Boutique. Shoes by Yves Saint Laurent

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