UPDATE: Get Go Care and I partnered on a giveaway to one lucky reader. We are giving away PPE to-go kit for consumers, workers, at-risk individuals, and generally anyone who wants protection while remaining active during these uneasy times. The winner must be based in the US. Comment below who you'd be giving the kit to and WHY to be considered.

Another round of cute styles from Femme Luxe - from loungewear to comfy joggers and t-shirts, I am wearing Femme Luxe to the beach and at home - not many other places to go to these days..

This post was sponsored by Casio G-SHOCK Women. All opinions are my own.

These stay-at-home days my style consists of either comfy pajamas at home or athleisure, if I am outside (with a face mask of course!). Athleisure is casual comfy clothes, that are fashion-forward and are designed to be suitable both for exercise and everyday wear. It's perfect for these crazy times, as I am ready for a mini-workout any time I am outside and I try to be as active as possible given the limitations we all have. 

I am excited to have a new accessory from G-SHOCK women that matches that style and attitude perfectly. G-SHOCK's new women Transparent x Rose Gold collection provides the absolute toughness of G-SHOCK in fashion-forward timepieces specifically for women. It's a perfect accessory for today's active style - they are shock-resistant, water-resistant, have stopwatch and countdown functions, daily alarm, and are just adorable with transparent bands and rose gold dials. Needless to say, I am obsessed. For more info, visit G-SHOCK women site here. 

In these unprecedented times, affordable brands in every niche, from home to fashion, are on the rise. We live in times of economic uncertainty, and while shopping for luxury is completely out of the question, we can still upgrade our homes and wardrobes at a bargain. Today I partnered with two companies, one in art and the other one in fashion categories.

Let's start with art. As you know, I am a huge fan of art for decor, and particularly love presenting some of my wall art on the floor, as opposed to hanging. I partnered with Photowall.com and selected their blue LA skyline canvas print for my new decor. It arrived in no time and assembly was very easy. Yes, you do need to assemble the canvas print, but it's actually fun and makes the package very mobile when ordering, hence fast and FREE shipping. 

In addition to canvas prints, they have a great selection of wall murals, wallpaper and posters. It's definitely worth checking them out while being stuck at home for days and longing for change. And while they already have competitive prices, they were kind enough to extend a 25% OFF discount for my readers. Just use code labydiana2021 at checkout, it will be valid for a month.

The second partner for today's post is the brand you are already familiar with - Femme Luxe. I created amazing stylish and trendy looks for this lookbook at a STEAL of a price - anything from their bodycon dresses, an oversized jumper dress and their softest t-shirts is super soft, body-hugging clothes for quarantine-friendly prices. Stay safe and happy shopping :)

Other affordable amazing brands and deals to consider: 

WOW! We are in 2020! Never would I imagine that I'd still be running my blog (all thanks to YOU!), which makes it the 9th year of blogging for me! Of course my brand has evolved way beyond the blog, with social media, and my agency coming in play, but it all started right HERE. I am forever grateful to you, my readers, and to the universe for this opportunity and life I live, that I get to call "work". 

Now, back to the topic of my blog. Or one of the many topics that I cover - FASHION. A bit of a wardrobe update from my favorite Femme Luxe - you can completely UPDATE your wardrobe for a fraction of a price at that online retailer from co-ords to satin dresses, there is everything for every fashion taste there. 

Time for another little round up of my favorites from Femme Luxe - an affordable clothing British retailer featuring amazing stylish co-ords and dresses. I personally can't get enough of it since there is so much to choose from and prices are amazingly low. Get SO many compliments wearing their sporty sets and glam wear.

As you know, I like to introduce more affordable pieces on my blog every once in a while to defy the idea that you need to spend a lot of money to look good. Today I partnered with Femme Luxe - an affordable clothing British retailer featuring amazing affordable dresses, co-ords and loungewear sets to showcase how you can stay stylish on a very tight budget. Check them out and let me know what your favorite look is in the comments!

As you know from my Instagram, I took a weeklong trip to Europe during Christmas period last month. I attended my close friends' wedding in Cambridge, England, and spent Christmas with one of my old friends in Vienna, Austria and even took a day trip to Budapest, Hungary. The trip started the day after my birthday, which I celebrated for the first time in a while (so obviously the celebration went way past midnight), and the day after I landed in London Heathrow, I needed to be fully ready for a wedding day of my friend. Quite an intense schedule, but I honestly don't think I'd be able to do it without Club World Amenities of British Airways. As you know I have been flying with British Airways Club World facilities for the last few years, and here is a recap of my top 4 reasons why this is an absolute best travel experience.

You guys know that my schedule is very hectic and every month is different. That's the reason why I love my life - you never get bored! But there are downsides to it, like inability to join a gym or commit to a workout schedule long term. Luckily though, I found this app called Ladder, and it solved my problems so easy. It's like the Uber of workouts. You match with a trainer according to your needs and he or she trains you regardless of where you are with a personalized plan - all via the app! So easy!

I love the idea that I can workout anytime anywhere! From my gym to any travel location, or simply a local beach in my neighborhood. All I need is my phone with me. Moreover, I have a personal trainer available at a click of a button at a fraction of a price. Not only does he train me, but provides accountability, motivation and consistency, everything that I lack with such a hectic lifestyle! 

Get a 7 day FREE TRIAL, followed by the 25% discount on Ladder subscription with this code: DMARKS. 

It's time to tell you about my ultimate favorite stay in Puerto Vallarta. You guys know from my Instagram that Puerto Vallarta trip was one of my favorites this year, not only due to the people I met, the variety of activities we did, but also for the perfect hotel, where we stayed - Casa Velas. Casa Velas is an exclusive adults only all inclusive resort in Mexico's Pacific Riviera, awarded 4 stars by Forbes Travel Guide and a member of Small Luxury Hotel Group. It has been in the top 5 on Trip Advisor for Puerto Vallarta since 2010! It feels like you are living in a tropical oasis with onsite golf course, luxurious swimming pool and organic garden. The pool is never crowded, somehow it feels that that you are visiting family or friends. Dining on site is fantastic, and room service food is equally as incredible. But if all of the above is not enough luxury for you, you can head out to a private beach club which is located 2 minutes away from the hotel. It features a pool, a jacuzzi, full-bar service and fine dining restaurant.

It's been over three months since I came back from Bali, yet I am frequently going back to my epic trip in memories, and my mind takes me to Jimbaran in particular, which was the last stop of my Bali adventures. I am sure, it has a lot to do with the hotel, where I stayed - Kayumanis Private Estate and Spa. It’s a high end property with massive private villas and excellent customer service, that is beyond any other I have ever experienced. As mentioned, it was my last stop in Bali, so I was already pretty exhausted from moving around and having explored Canggu, Ubud, Seminyak and Gili Islands. I wanted a quiet place to relax and recharge before returning to my hectic lifestyle in the USA, and Kayumanis exceeded my expectations in that matter.

I stayed in a private 1 bedroom villa, that consisted of a separate bedroom with an outdoor bathroom (a dream!), open plan living and kitchen area, a separate personal spa room and a huge private pool. Beyond the excellent customer service, guests enjoy a personal 24 hour butler, daily high tea, a complimentary bike service,and a shuttle service to anywhere in Jimbaran/Nusa Dua area. Hotel stuff feel like old freinds, they have many stories to share and are always happy to assist. Every single one of your needs is met and exceeded to make sure you feel comfortable and welcome. 

I have always wanted to try out those magic Sneaky Vaunt push up bras everyone is raving about. I personally tried a few brands in the past, and wasn't too impressed. Sneaky Vaunt is different though. I love that their bra is thinner and feels so soft to touch, it sticks to the body so tight, that it looks perfect underneath the clothes. I also love that it amps up cleavage without making it look fake.
I have been dreaming to wear my tight body hugging velvet dress, but could never do it without a proper bra and shapewear (every girl could benefit from it when wearing a tight dress ;)). Sneaky Vaunt's shapewear feels particularly pleasing as the material is soft. It shaped my body perfectly without feeling too tight. It gave me so much confidence to wear that dress, that has been hanging in my closet for months. Can't wait to wear it more and more with all sorts of sexy looks I was hesitating to wear in the past!

This post is sponsored by USA Network, but the content and opinions expressed here are my own.

These days I am struggling with keeping up my motivation and energy, and even though I am a strong person, I do have my days like this. I consider myself lucky to live in the age where women empowerment is trending, and motivation and inspiration is literally everywhere. One of my motivational routines is watching empowering TV shows, dressing up the part and taking some time to myself. These days I am catching up on Queen of the South seasons 1 and 2, in preparation for season 3. I am obsessed with Teresa Mendoza and the way she rose up from the bottom to build her empire. She enjoys being boss, having a lavish luxury lifestyle and using her power, ruthlessly moving on after her heartbreak. Something all women could use as an example. Can't wait to see what happens in Season 3, that premieres Thursday, June 21 at 9/8c on USA Network.

It's time to continue my story of exploring Bali. After introduction to the island in Canggu, and cultural zen experience in Ubud, it was time to check out the most stylish and upscale area in Bali - Seminyak, famous for the best Bali shopping, beach clubs, top restaurants and the most luxurious resorts. 

I stayed at the beautiful luxury boutique hotel Blue Karma, which is a bit tucked away from the action yet just a short walk away from the best local shopping streets, restaurants and the beach. Artistic creativity, ethnic design and a beautiful garden came together to create a unique hidden paradise in the middle of all the action. With only 9 villas from 1 to 4 rooms, the hotel feels very private and peaceful, and of course their service is beyond excellent. I stayed at a 1 bedroom villa called Lavender, and I was completely in love. I think the designers were building it specifically for me, because I would literally live in that place! Minimalistic ethnic decor with lots of wooden elements, a private pool and so much space - it is truly my personal interior dream.
Unfortunately I had to leave the hotel very early on the last day, hence cut my stay there short. But I was up for a spontaneous last minute adventure trip to Gili islands, that you can check here :)

Check out the video tour on my INSTAGRAM (scroll right for the video!)

This post is sponsored by My/Mo Mochi Ice Cream but the content and opinions expressed here are my own.

Spring is in the air, and I am back exploring my favorite healthy snack options. Luckily my favorite My/Mo Mochi Ice Cream has so many flavors to choose from! I have recently been obsessing with their Sweet Mango flavor, it's a perfect snack on the go. This is not a dessert, it's a delicious portable snack for anytime and anywhere. It's super cute looking, has a different unique texture and overall super fun to snack on! Most importantly, I can take it along while running errands and share with friends on the go too :) Check out My/Mo Mochi Ice Cream at your local retailer and online :)

Happy Snacking!

As you know from my social media accounts, I recently went on a solo trip to Bali, which was full of adventures and self-transformational experiences. I managed to go to 5 different places (one of them is not even in Bali, it's another island in Indonesia!) over a span of 2 short weeks, but it seemed like I spent a lifetime there. I only had my first and last two nights of the trip planned, everything else was meant to be figured out as I go. I was following my heart and local advice, and ended up having the best travel experience of my life!

Bali is truly a magical island, with its own spirit and way of life. It is made up of fascinating history, a blend of religions and spiritual atmosphere all around. Local people are warm and welcoming, they believe in karma and energy, live in the moment and practice gratitude. I learned a lot from the local way of life. All areas in Bali are different from one another with their own unique twists, however they all unite under one balinese spirit. So without further adieu, let me introduce you to each area (and the place I stayed at) individually. 

My first stop in Bali was at a coastal village Canggu beach famous for great waves for surfing, cute cafes, co-working spaces and also known to be an up-and-coming resort area. I chose to stay at Hotel Tugu, which is a family owned museum-like property owned by a renown Indonesian art collector Anhar Setjadibrata. He owns a few hotels in Indonesia, all of which store his unique collections of art, therefore being on a mission to bring back to life the art, soul and romance of Indonesia. No wonder the hotel feels like his private property, and it seems that you are just vacationing at your friend's place. From museum-like decorations and a huge collection of antiques to the greenest tropical garden area, everything at the hotel looks dreamy and surreal.

The staff treats you like family, and goes above and beyond to meet each one of your needs. I felt like I am the only person staying there, despite the hotel being fully occupied. My suite had an oceanfront view, and I had a hard time leaving my balcony both in the morning and at night - sunrise and sunset ocean views are stunning! The location of the property is just footsteps away from the beach, where I took my surf classes despite myself never being an avid surfer. Weather you are into surfing or not, I definitely recommend it for an intense workout, super fun times and even a spiritual journey. 

As for the food, I was obsessed with Tugu Hotel's cuisine, which is almost upsetting as I didn't even get to try many other places in the area. Their breakfast bowls were delicious and dreamy, and dinner at JI Restaurant, which is located on the premises serves the freshest sushi that melts in your mouth! Check out full photo diary below:

Working on my own online business allows me to be able to work from anywhere (coffee shops, hotels, my home, co-working spaces). Sometimes I am productive in any of them, but there are periods of time, when I can only concentrate in my home office. I am not one of those "girly" women, who need flowers, fashion books and candles all around my office (even though I do appreciate them outside my office space), but what I like to have in my office areas is simple minimalistic design and seamless motivational signs. Thanks to signomatic.com I was able to customize my signs for my second home office area exactly how I wanted it - from material to color, shape and font, all of which you choose directly on their website. With Signomatic.com you can design everything from exclusive company signs and advertising signs to attractive engraved door signs and interior signs.

I have been talking about self care more and more on the blog, mainly because that's what this year is all about for me - taking care of my mind, body and soul without being too obsessive about it. I am humbled to keep partnering with the companies that are on the same mission as I am, and they introduce me and my audience to new helpful products. Today's blog post is about Biore - the brand, which has innovative products that really work, with superior technology, unique ingredients, and unexpected sensorial solutions that targets the root of all skin problems - the evil clogged pore.

I am not a huge mask fan, it takes too much time and is always messy for me, but Biore One Minute Self Heating Mask is the product I fell in love with immediately. First of all, it's only one minute, second - it doesn't harden, and rinses fast and clean - hence, no mess! I love the way it heats up on the face, such a cool sensation! Plus it's infused with natural charcoal, which draws out pore clogging dirt, oil and impurities in just 60 seconds, and it's 2.5x times more effective than a basic cleanser! Handy compact packaging makes it a great product to travel with. What is there not to love? :)