BeChicMag.com

We’re live streaming President Obama’s speech

By Mercedes Sanchez

President Obama is the commencement speaker this year at Barnard College –a private women’s college in New York City.

Obama is expected to speak on women issues and the economy starting at 1:15 p.m. And thanks to WhiteHouse.gov, we should be able to watch President Obama below.

Follow us on Facebook.com and Twitter.com/BeChicMag

Are you guilty of any of these?

By Mercedes Sanchez

A few days ago, I teamed up with the folks at Being Latino. They produced an awesome list of 17 Things You Shouldn’t Do On Facebook.

Take a look at the brief video and let us know if you’re guilty of doing any of these:

17 Facebook Don’ts

Follow us on Facebook and Twitter

Spend less and buy smart

By Mercedes Sanchez

The truth is I haven’t made any ‘real’ resolutions for the New Year, but I can think of several things I want to learn and improve on, like learn how to do my own hair, improve my wardrobe and save more cash. If you have similar goals, take a look at my New Year Resolutions list below.

.

.

Spend less by being more self-sufficient

* Learn how to do my own hair, from blowing out to curling. Hoping this would result in less visits to the beauty parlor

* Master at-home manicures and pedicures and avoid spending money at the nail salon.

* Brew coffee at home before heading to the office. Making my own  breakfast would be ideal too but I don’t want to push it.

Look my best

* Keep blemishes away by removing makeup before bed each night no matter how tired I am.

* Trim my hair once every three months to avoid split ends.

* Avoid teeth stains by drinking less red wine and continuing to drink (bought) coffee with a straw.

Keep wardrobe up-to-date

* Buy one new item once a week to cover the basics like socks, a new  blouse, new pair of pants.

* Buy new pair of shoes once every two months, this way I’ll always have what I need for any occasion whether it be a party, conference, blogging event, etc.

* Invest in more jewelry like timeless earrings, rings and necklaces and spend less on costume jewels.

Follow us on Facebook and Twitter

What’s your New Year Resolution?

Blog Year In Review

Happy 2012, everyone! We hope you’re looking forward to the New Year. Here’s a brief year-in-review video we created last night right before the countdown. Take a look and listen to our message from us to you!

** Want to help us grow? Please share this video on your Facebook wall here **

Merry Christmas from BeChic

By Mercedes Sanchez

Merry Christmas, everyone!

How we celebrate

My family and I usually celebrate Noche Buena– Christmas Eve — with a big meal and relatives but this year we decided to get together and exchange gifts on Christmas Day.

We have tons of cousins who are now married and have kids of their own. So we set up a Kris Kingle — that way we only have to get one person a gift (and of course all the kiddies!) I think it’s pretty smart!

Chic Coats for winter

.

Waiting for the last minute

Thanks to Amazon.com I bought my Kris Kingle’s gift earlier this month, but I almost waited to the last minute for everyone else. The BF and I strolled the streets of NoHo and Union Square last night. I was prepared to wait on long lines, but apparently we went to the right stores! There were no lines and found most of our items 40% off already discounted prices. Gotta love it!

Eyeshadow for your holiday party

Wishing you a happy holiday

We pray that no matter how you celebrate the holidays that you are surrounded by family and/or great friends! Have a safe and blessed Christmas! - Mercedes

Follow us on Facebook and Twitter

Looking to give the Gift of Giving? Consider making a donation of any amount to the Connelly Center, an all-girl middle school in New York’s Lower East Side through New York Charities here.