All posts tagged: beautiful authentic determined

B.A.D. Girl Review: The Katy Hearn 8 Week Fitness Challenge

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On January 19th I started an 8 week fitness challenge hosted by the amazing Katy Hearn. She is an insta-famous fitness trainer well known for her amazing glutes that she built on her own in the gym! I have always been relatively slim but thanks to college living and alcohol I put on a solid 30 pounds. Since college I have been trying to lose the same 10/15 pounds for what feels like forever. I know 10 pounds isn’t a huge number but it does make a drastic difference for someone my size. I’ve cleaned up my eating over the years but I have not been consistent in the gym. Signing up for this challenge was exactly what I needed to get into a routine at the gym and finally make a consistent effort. Winter Challenge Overview:  The challenge ran from January 19th -March 16th and consisted of an 8 week training plan customized to either home or gym with email and social media support for the entire 8 weeks. The fitness plan incorporated weight and …

Update! A Year For Changes & Happiness

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Hey B.A.D. Girls! Wow! I really had to dust off the cobwebs on my WordPress account. They have made a ton of changes since I posted last year. Yikes! I’ve been MIA from not only the blog but real life too. I made the decision to make 2015 more about ME. I needed to take a time out and really focus on what I could do to feel good about myself and where I am at in life at the moment. So I’ve decided to make changes and I thought I would share some of them with you all. 1. Hair. I chopped it short last September and then decided to add in some color. So I went with purple over my usual caramel/blonde highlight color. I’ve always been a plain jane when it comes to my hair so it being purple makes me so damn happy. 2. Travel. I always say I want to see the world, but then it never happens. This year I am finally crossing off a travel destination from my …

MyTee B.A.D. GOAL-GETTER Collection + CYBER MONDAY SUPER SALE

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I am so excited to finally launch my Fall/Winter Collection for MyTee B.A.D. called GOAL-GETTER. This collection is designed to celebrate women who work hard and its the essence of what it means to be a B.A.D. Girl. We are strong, passionate and we give 100% or nothing at all. You can snatch up your favorite pieces for 30% OFF TODAY ONLY for Cyber Monday! Woo! My entire website is on SALE and you can score 50% OFF your total purchase! Thank you so much for the continued support of my vision to empower women and redefine what it means to be B.A.D. ❤ Happy Shopping! xoxo Nicole SHOP CYBER MONDAY SALE Let’s Connect:  Bloglovin’  Facebook  Twitter  Instagram   YouTube   Shop

B.A.D. Girl Review: Neutrogena Rapid Wrinkle Repair #RapidResults

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I am all about my skin and keeping it tight so I was thrilled to try out the Neutrogena Rapid Repair product line, which promises to deliver #RapidResults! I would like to call out that I do not necessarily have wrinkles so the products were used for improving skin appearance and minimizing fine lines. I was gifted the full line, however I used the eye cream and night time moisturizer the most. Rapid Wrinkle Repair Eye Cream: This lightweight eye cream contains Retinol SA and is clinically proven to fade the look of crows feet, brighten and even under eye area, reduce the look of dark circles and smooth fine lines.  I could feel the product working the moment I put it on and after a few days I noticed that the skin under my eyes was brighter and looked tighter. Rapid Wrinkle Repair Night Moisturizer: This moisturizer has the highest concentration of Retinol SA and proven to fade the look of deep wrinkles, brighten skin tone and smooth fine lines. The moisturize causes skin …

{Lookbook} MyTee B.A.D. Clothing Presents: Live Free Stay Young

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My first official lookbook for MyTee B.A.D. Clothing is here and I am excited to share it with you all! The ‘Live Free Stay Young‘  lookbook is all about enjoying life, being fearless, being present and living in the moment. It’s so easy to get caught up in negativity and the everyday hustle, but we have to remember that life is good and it’s up to us to make the best of it. I can’t tell you how many people and more specifically elderly people have commented on my “Live Free Stay Young” tee. They told me that I was spot on. That living life freely, meaning doing and being true to your authentic self is the best way to lead a happy and fulfilling life. So follow your dreams and do what makes you happy. It’s the secret to staying young. 😉 How do you live free? xoxo Nicole P.S. Thank you to the amazing team who helped make this lookbook a success!! Lookbook Credits: Models: Valery Chavez & Jacqueline Selesky Photography & Styling: Nicole Colon Photo …

MyTee B.A.D. Clothing Birthday Super Sale

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Hi loves! I just want to let you all know that I am hosting a huge BIRTHDAY SALE for my company MyTee B.A.D. Clothing as we celebrate 2 years in business! I am offering 40% off EVERYTHING plus giving a FREE gift, which is a super cute B.A.D. Girl drink koozie in neon pink! Now is your chance to stock up on your favorite B.A.D. Girl pieces like this popular tee or our brand new jersey tee! I will also no longer be making  jewelry so shop the last of my pieces to get one before they are gone for good! Thank you so much for supporting me on this journey. I appreciate every little bit of love I have received over the past 2 years. This journey has not been easy and it is still not easy but it is most definitely worth it. I want to inspire and empower women so help me do that by repping the B.A.D. Girl Movement! Thank YOU! HUGS! XOXO Nicole Let’s Connect:  Bloglovin’  Facebook  Twitter  Instagram   Youtube   Shop

The REAL Reason Why You Aren’t Happy

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It’s virtually impossible to be happy when all you do is focus on the negative aspects of your life. Every time you speak, tweet, THINK negative things and more importantly allow these thoughts to effect how you feel you are attracting more of the same.  So keep talking about your stressful job, lazy s/o, and lack of funds if that’s the life you want to continue experiencing. Do you really want to be happy? Start focusing on feeling good and putting your mind to focus on the things that you do want. Stop complaining to everyone about your problems and instead make a conscious effort to really focus on your blessings and all of the amazing things you desire that will essentially make you feel happy. Make a Pinterest board if you have to, but do something that will allow you to put your energy towards positive thoughts. Like the quote above says, happiness is a habit which means we need to develop it over time.  How your life turns out is on you so make …

B.A.D. Girl Style: All Neutral Everything

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This past weekend I had the honor of attending a graduation party for one of my sorority sisters who achieved her goal of obtaining her Doctorate by the age of 30! This is such a killer accomplishment and to reach it at such a young age is even more amazing! I am so proud of my beautiful friend Dr. Marquez and all that she will do to help change and shape the world! I apologize for the lack in photo quality as these were taken in dim lighting with my phone but I just had to share this amazing accomplishment and my outfit of course! You can get the look for under $100! Get the Look: Skirt in Black Here, Crop Top Here, Shoes Here, Cuff Bracelet Here I pretty much stuck with neutral shades for this outfit where I normally may have thrown in a pop of color. My lipstick was even in a nude shade! My outfit was super affordable since I got my top and skirt from Tobi which offer 50% of your first order with them! …

B.A.D. Girl Tip: Take a Risk

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I know firsthand how scary it is to take risks and do something that is out of our comfort zone. I left a comfortable job in the fashion industry that I was pretty damn good at to start my own business. The hardest part wasn’t leaving the job, but rather  leaving the comfort of a steady paycheck. However,  I knew in my heart that if I didn’t leave when I did I probably wouldn’t ever do it. If you have confidence in yourself then being afraid to take a risk shouldn’t be an issue. When you believe in something with your whole heart you can make it your reality. If you want something you have never had before then you have to do something you have never done. Be someone who chooses to live freely. Be B.A.D.! What risk have you taken? xoxo Nicole Let’s Connect:  Bloglovin’  Facebook  Twitter  Instagram   Youtube   Shop