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FRESH AND CLEAN WITH OLAY

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This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Olay. The opinions and text are all mine. I have a complicated relationship with my skin –my face is moody, some days it is glowing and other days it is red, however it looks best when I’m tan, hence why I´m constantly on a beach. I have a skin condition called dermatitis so I really have to be on top of taking care of my skin. Like most men, I am a little messy, and I do not wash my face every day before going to bed, but I do have a morning routine. A moisturizer is very important but it won’t work correctly if I don’t clean my face properly. Cleaning my face before applying moisturizer is key to keeping my face looking good and my skin condition in check. I am always very open to trying new products because science is moving forward. And every day, there’s a new discovery and advancement in medication or a new technique, and that’s why I …

CATSKILL FOR THE WEEKEND

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I spent an awesome weekend Upstate New York at Scribners Lodge filled with Veuve Clicquot champagne and great company. I had the opportunity to wear some of my favorite winter pieces while having a good time. Wearing ONS Coat and Tomas Maier sneakers. Wearing Baracuta jacket and UGG winter boots. Wearing Mackage parka and UGG winter boots. Wearing Dries Van Noten sweater and UGG Winter Boots.

PUNTA MITA | ST. REGIS PUNTA MITA

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I had the opportunity to join the VII Punta Mita Gourmet & Golf Classic last month through the St Regis Punta Mita, in the Pacific coast of Mexico. I have a soft spot for Mexico, specifically their cuisine, which is possibly my favorite. So when I received the invitation to this event I wanted to cry of happiness. This year I have been channeling my inner Arnold Palmer, by golfing not once, not twice, but three times this year. Also in attendance Lorena Ochoa, a top-ranked female golfer in the world, who I had the privilege to meet during my trip! Punta Mita is an ultra-luxurious resort and residential area located on a private peninsula 45 min far from Puerto Vallarta, surrounded by white sand beaches of the Pacific Ocean. Punta Mita is a golfer’s paradise, you can enjoy of two Jack Nicklaus Signature Golf Courses and several beach clubs and the gorgeous St. Regis Resort Punta Mita. This place has become Mexico’s most coveted hideaway. I was treated regally since day one with the best food from chefs around …

Bye Bye Raccoon Eyes

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You wake up, wash your face and stare at that mirror at those deep dark circles around your eyes. They bring you down and ruin your day before it even started. You feel like you’ve tried it all and are ready to give up. Well, don’t! There’s a solution for it! Some of us suffer from this condition due to genetics, while others get these dark circles after a long day of work, having a bad night of sleep, or just simply because you’re partying too hard at Gusto (AKA ME!) These dark circles or how I prefer to call it the raccoon eyes is a common condition that doesn’t discriminate gender, age or social status. Meaning, anyone can get them. The solution to avoid these dark circles is the Kiehl’s Age Defender Eye Repair. This cream will work wonders. It is a lifting, anti-wrinkle, dark circle reducing eye cream for men. How does it work? You apply it every day, and that is the only way it will work! This is not considered makeup to …

LOOK YOUR BEST | BJORN BORG

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This year I’ve set out resolutions and goals that I wanted to achieve, and for or all of you following my journey on social media you may have take notice, like jumping from a coconut tree to walking a runway in Milan. But one of the biggest accomplishments, also my biggest challenge, is my body. Unfortunately I don’t have any before photos to show you, but I can assure I’ve come a long way. Now. I’m no Mr. Universe, but I’m at a point where I feel great about my body and really happy with the progress I’ve made. Currently my workout regime entails hitting the gym every single day, with a focus of cardio twice a week. Once you start training, and see results, you’ll always return back.  One of my partners that has and continues to help me with my journey is Bjorn Borg. You train hard to look your best, so, why not wear the best in sportswear while breaking a sweat? Once you make the switch from your cotton t-shirts to your first dry-fit …

Creating Memories at The Ritz-Carlton Aruba

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I recently had the opportunity to have a staycation at The Ritz-Carlton here in Aruba. The four-day stay was one of the most relaxing and fun breaks I’ve had in a while. The Ritz-Carlton Aruba is located on Palm Beach in Aruba, which is such a beautiful place to be on the Island. The hotel features two beautiful swimming pools with Cabanas, One for adults and the other for families with children. We all love kids, but sometimes we just want a little peace and quiet.  The rooms in the hotel are super spacious, nicely decorated and comfortable with wonderful views of the Caribbean sea. The hotel has many restaurants such as BLT Steak & Solanio with tasty menus. Overall it’s a dream hotel for obvious reasons, but what makes The Ritz-Carlton Aruba stand out from the rest is the staff. From the bell-boys to the waitress at the Cabana by the pool, the staff is the most attentive, considerate and kind workforce I have ever came across in Aruba. You truly feel like a king while staying at The Ritz-Carlton …

THE BEACH TOWEL

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It’s not just a beach towel, it’s a piece of art. Garner attention while bronzing under the sun atop one of Gray Malin’s oversized beach towels. They’re limited edition so I suggest you get yours now, they ship fast, just two days and you are ready for your next holiday. Make your friends jealous this summer… I feel lucky I got mine already. Click HERE to read more details about it and purchase this beautiful piece.  

BEARD OIL | KIEHL’S

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If I had a penny for every time my friends or strangers ask me what I do to groom my beard… I always recommend beard oil, is the best and the only thing you need. Finally a well-known brand like Kiehl’s put on the market a beard oil. I tried it for a couple of weeks, I used 3 times a week, sometimes more, depending how many times I go to the beach. It is very lightweight which is important, you don’t wanna feel oily, it softens the facial hair to keep it looking nice and groomed. It is very important to use beard oil also to help the skin, some of the itchiness, when you are starting to grow your beard, is because it gets dry. Kiehl’s oil has an earthy blend of fresh Sandalwood, Cedarwood, and Eucalyptus essential oils. The Pradaxa oil softens and smooths coarse facial hair and nourishes the skin underneath while gentle exfoliating actives smooth dry, itchy skin.Blend of Cedarwood, Sandalwood, and Eucalyptus essential oils provides a fresh, earthy aromatic experience. …

CREED FRAGRANCES | PENHA

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So… I like distinctive perfumes, I like to wear fragrances that are not very common, you know? smells can stick to your brain forever so I have this idea that if I am wearing a great and unusual perfume, well… That scent will stick in the brain of the person right next to me forever, you know what I mean? So in my quest for the perfect Island perfume I stumbled upon Creed a few years ago, I met Virgin Island Water which is one of my signature scents. Since that day Creed has become one of my favorites brands not only for the exclusivity but the quality and trajectory , they have over 250 years designing perfumes for royalty in Europe. Penha in Aruba is carrying Creed and I didn’t know, what a surprise! This House of perfumes started in 1760 creating fragrances for Kings and Queens, the very first one was inspired by King George III , and named Royal English Leather, then Fleurs of Bulgarie was offered to Queen Victoria. Napoleon and his …

GYM CHALLENGE – EVL NUTRITION

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So, I was approached by EVL Nutrition to collaborate and feature them, I decided to do something more than just post a picture with my new products, I had the bright idea of doing a 2-month experiment. I asked EVL Nutrition to send me products for me to take during the next 8 weeks and see how good they work on me. I usually take my protein shake and that’s it but for this blog post we went all the way and added a Pre-Workout engine, a Recovery product, the Lean BCAA, and Stacked Protein. So… here a few pictures of how I look now, not my best pictures, but you can see my body. I started taking these products a week ago and I am training 4 days a week. I am taking the Lean BCAA early in the morning when I wake up, then I take the pre workout 30min before I go to the gym, then right after my dumbbell sets, I take two scoops of the protein and before I go to …

BIG SMILE | Elite Sonic Toothbrush

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So, Actually… This is my first electric toothbrush. I’ve always been curious about them but I never had the chance to buy one or use one, so I got myself one, not a simple one but the best one in the market, the Elite Sonic Toothbrush! Big name for a great equipment. At 40,000 brush strokes per minute, the Elite Sonic Toothbrush blasts away plaque while gently polishing your teeth for a whiter, brighter smile. The lab tested UV Sanitizing Charging Base kills germs and bacteria while keeping your brush charged for the next use. The 30 Second Area Change Alert and Two Minute Smart Auto Timer make it easy to meet the dentist recommended brushing time. Made of the highest quality DuPont bristles, the Elite Sonic brush head is uniquely designed to get your teeth sparkling clean. Your Bright Smile Starts Here. UV Sanitizer – Kills 99% of germs and bacteria that accumulate on your brush head 40,000 Strokes per Minute – Maximum sonic cleaning power Two Minute Smart Auto Timer – Easily meet recommended brush time …

BARCELONA BEACH TOWEL | GRAY MALIN

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Towel by Gray Malin, swimshorts by Seagale, sunglasses by Le Specs, location: Renaissance Aruba Hotel and Casino’s Private Island. ________________________________________________________________ Soo… Honestly, this is the best beach towel you will ever buy and it can only be replaced, if anything, by a new Gray Malin model next year. I was lucky to get the St Tropez model a few months ago, those towels was sold in less than three days. These season Gray brings the coasts of Barcelona and Sydney to you to take anywhere. The towel is not only beautiful but roomy, it’s huge, bigger than a twin size bed, you can sunbath comfortably there, use it to dry your body after a swim, it’s super absorbent. The selfies using the towel as background are so cool… *laughs* not to mention you’ll be the envy of everyone everywhere you go with this towel. Go get it now!  You want one? just click here and get yourself the perfect beach companion for the beach this winter holidays.

CONTEXT SKIN CARE

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So… many of you always ask me If i wear sunscreen. What do I do to keep my skin looking good, or if I’m taking care of it. Two months ago, and I’m a little ashamed to say it, because I have these Context products for over two months now that are waiting to be reviewed. A good instafriend of mine sent them to me, it’s a new company he said, just try them he insisted. But for me, to be able to review a skin care product you really need to use it and try it and I don’t think a week or two is enough time to determine if it is a good product. After 2 months using it almost every night, and I say almost because sometimes weekends I forget (I also forget to take my clothes off… You know what I mean…) I can tell you it is a great kit to take care of your face. I have the night cream, I use it after washing my face with the …

WHAT’S GOOD? GARDEN FRESH | ARUBA

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So… I’m exploring new flavors, which is always a good thing. Especially when we are talking about food. If we are being honest, it’s one of the best things in the world In this post I want to talk about two smoothies, “The Cure” which is the green one, this little juice here is the perfect cure for a hangover. It contains lemon juice, aloe vera, kale, green apple, and ginger… this is a bomb but a good one, that will make you feel better in no time… Have one, run on  the beach and take a swim… you’ll be feeling like a brand new person by the time you are done. You will have worked up an appetite for sure after all that exercise. My recommendation would be a burrito, you really need something that will sit good in your stomach and replenish your energy reserves. It’s packed full of protein, filled with black beans, fresh veggies. That’s a perfect lunch for someone recovering from a hangover.    Now, if you were a good …

BEARD CARE | BROOKLYN GROOMING

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So… I’ve been sporting a beard for the past… 3 years ish? At the beginning I was just letting it grow and I trimmed it once in a while but didn’t really take care of it. It was itchy at times, skin was red sometimes, specially here in Aruba when you sweat so much at the beach or when you go clubbing. I WAS USING REGULAR SHAMPOO to wash it…. I was doing it all wrong! Well, then i discovered many products for the beard and one of the best brands out there is Brooklyn Grooming. In this post I will show you parts of my ritual when it comes to take care of my beard. So, let’s get started. First you need the soap! Beard soap is not like regular soap, the recipe is a goldmine of natural, organic skin-enhancers. Hand-harvested local clay—essence of the earth itself—is infused with shea butter and a choice blend of luxurious, soothing oils. The subtle aroma is an unburdening whisper of earth, wood, flower and herb designed to gently …

#DGLovesAruba

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Dolce&Gabbana presents a capsule collection inspired by the colorful and charming Aruba, ignited by the island’s colors of summer and warm temperatures that invite us to dress more relaxed without losing elegance. This limited collection of accessories in rich floral prints highlights atmospheres of the most glamorous coastal cities around the world: Miami to Cannes… Saint Tropez and the splendid beaches of Cancun in the Mexican Caribbean… the energizing Spanish coast–Puerto Banús… the romanticism of Capri and Porto Cervo. With the characteristic DNA of Dolce&Gabbana accessories–ranging from mini bags, phone cases, beach bags and maxi silk scarves–these pieces are part of making summer 2015 a summer to remember. I love how you can see and read all the locations on the map, makes me smile seeing some of my favorite places in Aruba being highlighted, seeing the flamingos that I always portray on my pictures. I think it was a grand gesture of Dolce&Gabbana to dedicate this capsule collection to Aruba, it warms your heart… specially if you are in love with this island like I …

TEAMI BLENDS AND THE CARIBBEAN KING

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So, i’ve been forced to give up the coffee, not an easy thing, specially if you started drinking coffee at age 5, my mom was and is addicted to coffee and me and my siblings we all grew up drinking coffee…. But this is not a coffee article, it is a teami article… So, I just started drinking tea, mainly because my coffee machine is broke… Im an english breakfast man myself, on the sweet side, not to crazy with weird flavors… I had the chance to talk with the people of teami and try their products. I got the profit tea and the energy one, which i thought it was great since i started training again. The tea tastes great, I was actually really  surprised, wasn’t expecting to like it so much but I do and it feels fresh and natural… I mean, of course it is natural but you can actually see the leaves and see how the whole infusion is made in your plastic tumbler. You really feel you are drinking a natural, organic …

THE OSTRICH LEATHER CASE by Ullu

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So… look at this beautiful and exotic leather case by Ullu. Yes, exotic… made of ostrich leather, I have to say I am becoming obsessed with iphone cases and at the moment this is my favorite, it’s unique, apart. I get a lot of reactions from them, specially when I mention is made of ostrich leather. I do have a small collection of cases from Ullu, one made of grain leather, another made of suede; they’re all exquisite, elegant and modern. You should definitely visit their website and get a case, they have different colors, materials, prints and cases for different devices. I will be posting on my instagram during this summer all the models I have, so keep an eye on them! Follow Ullu on instagram!

THE BEACH TOWEL BY GRAY MALIN

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These oversized towel by Gray Malin, my favorite photographer if you don’t know by now,  are the must-have item of the summer. What’s spcial about them? Well, besides featuring Gray Malin’s artwork, these towels are bigger than your usual beach towel, So you have an idea, they’re bigger than a twin size bed (42″ x 74″), that means, a man like me (6’3″) fits on it comfortably and I can also have some company 🙂 They feature the beautiful and glamorous beaches of St. Tropez and they’re a limited edition, so I suggest you get them now!  Click here to learn more about this towels! Follow Gray Malin on Instagram and here to follow me just in case you haven’t done it already :p

Grooming, perfumes and stuff…

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I like to use beauty, grooming and styling products… you need to look good if you wanna play this game and you always can use some help, not all of us are like you, my beloved reader, naturally beautiful…. some of us need some extra help :p For my beard here’s the Brooklyn Grooming’s balm. You know those fly-aways hairs after you trim? This balm helps to put them in place, also makes your beard softer, for me that I am constantly sunbathing at the beach this is a great product. Also you can style and shape your beard with it and it looks glossy and shinny, is not that strong but it helps a lot and is good for your skin.I use it probably 3 or 4 times a week. The beard oil from The Groomed Man Co. … They smell SO GOOD, specially the mint one, i don’t know if it is because I love mojitos, but that mint one is really something, the one featured here is the Morning Wood, i know… what a name! But …