Eyeshadows Inspired by You! ✨🌸

Hey beauties!

Happy month of love! 💖 New month, new special with lips and eyes! Save up to 20% off on all things lips and eyes! Browse here.

I've been inspired by each and every one of you to create eyeshadows that perfectly match your unique eye colors! Whether you have mesmerizing blue eyes, captivating brown eyes, or striking green eyes, there's a shade just for you.

But wait, there's more! 🎉 I've also created curated carts so you can shop your favorite products while they're all on SALE! 💄🛍️ As always, if you need any assistance or have questions, feel free to message me.

XOXO, Raya

Brown-eyed beauties, listen up! Your stunning eyes deserve eyeshadows that enhance their natural allure. Opt for warm, earthy tones like bronze, copper, and gold to bring out the richness and depth of your brown eyes. SHOP BROWN EYE LIST HERE

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Hey there, blue-eyed beauties! It's time to make your stunning eye color shine even brighter with the perfect eyeshadows. Shades like bronze, copper, blues, greens, and peachy neutrals work wonders to enhance the coolness of blue eyes, adding warmth, depth, and color to your gaze. SHOP LIST HERE

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Hazel-eyed beauties, let's accentuate the captivating complexity of your eyes with the perfect eyeshadows! Embrace the versatility of your hazel eyes by opting for shades that complement their multi-tonal allure. Earthy tones like warm browns, soft taupes, and golden hues enhance the richness of the brown and green flecks in hazel eyes. SHOP LIST HERE.

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Hey there, gorgeous with grey eyes!

Let's highlight the captivating elegance of your eye color with the perfect eyeshadows. For those unique grey eyes, Soft, neutral tones like taupe, slate grey, and dusty mauve beautifully complement the cool undertones of grey eyes. SHOP LIST HERE

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For girlies with green eyes, embrace shades that enhance your natural vibrancy and intensity. Warm, earthy tones like copper, bronze, and golden hues beautifully complement the verdant hues of green eyes, creating a striking contrast. You can also play with shades of plum, burgundy, and deep mauve to add depth and dimension! SHOP LIST HERE

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My beauty Regimens

Hello Friends!

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I hope everyone had an amazing weekend and got some well-deserved off-screen time. Personally, I decided to recharge by heading to the river, and let me tell you, it was exactly what I needed!

I had an absolute blast, and now I'm back feeling refreshed and ready to share something special with all of you…

In this exciting blog, I've gathered all of my favorite regimens that have been my go-to secrets over the past few years. Whether you're looking to transform your under-eye area, enhance your lashes, tackle acne-prone skin, or find a routine for mature skin (like the one I created for Mama Lisa), I've got you covered!

I've even gone the extra mile and built a shopping cart with all the products I recommend, conveniently linked for your browsing pleasure. Of course, feel free to remove any items that may not suit your needs or preferences.

Let's unveil these regimens together and unlock the secrets to healthy, glowing skin. I can't wait to share this journey with you.

Sending you all lots of love and positive vibes,

xoxo Raya

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Recommendation for Mature Skin!

When caring for mature skin, focusing on hydration, replenishment, and addressing specific concerns is essential.

Here are some products I highly recommend incorporating into your skincare routine:

1. Cleansing Cloths: These gentle cloths help remove impurities and makeup while being soft and non-irritating on the skin.

2. Cleansing Balm: A nourishing cleansing balm can effectively remove dirt and impurities while providing hydration and leaving your skin feeling soft and supple.

3. Cleanser with Boosters: This cleanser offers multiple benefits such as replenishing, hydrating, and exfoliating properties. This versatile cleanser can be used both in the morning and evening to maintain a healthy complexion.

4. Refreshed Rose Water: Rose water is a soothing and hydrating toner that helps balance the skin's pH level. Applying it in the morning and evening can provide a refreshing boost and prep your skin for other products.

5. Youology Eye Cream: A specialized eye cream formulated for mature skin can help minimize the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles, and dark circles. Apply it gently around the eye area in both your morning and evening routines.

6. Uplift Beauty Oil and/or Anti-Aging Serum: These targeted treatments can provide intensive nourishment and hydration to mature skin, helping to improve its elasticity and overall appearance.

   7.Youology Night Cream with Boosters: A cream specifically designed for mature skin can work wonders while you sleep. Look for one that offers boosters for reducing puffiness, improving elasticity, and correcting signs of aging.

   8. Brightening Mask (on sale!): Treat yourself to a weekly brightening mask to help improve your skin tone and revitalize your complexion. This step can add a radiant glow to mature skin.

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How I transformed my Undereyes!

1. Refreshed Rose Water: Apply this refreshing rose water in the morning and evening for a soothing effect.

2. Youology Eye Cream: Boost your under-eye skincare routine with this nourishing eye cream. Apply it in the morning and evening for best results.

3. Liquid collagan: Enhances skin hydration, elasticity, and firmness. It may help reduce the appearance of wrinkles, fine lines, and sagging skin, promoting a more youthful complexion.

4. Uplift Beauty Oil: Nicknamed “botox in a bottle” for a very good reason! Instantly lifts and diminished harsh lines.

5. Brightening Mask: Use a brightening mask weekly to help improve your skin tone and reduce dark circles.

   6. Under Eye Masks: Treat yourself to under-eye masks for an instant rejuvenating and depuffing effect!

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How I grew my Lashes

1. Lash primer: Apply this before mascara to prep and enhance your lashes.

2. Twisted mascara: This special formula is packed with lash-enhancing vitamins for healthier, longer lashes.

3. Cleansing balm: Use this to gently remove mascara without damaging your lashes, while adding essential nutrients.

4. Esteem lash serum: Apply this serum at night after your skincare routine for an extra boost of growth.

5. Younique collagen: Take this daily supplement to support lash growth from within.

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For Acne Prone Skin

Here is what I would recommend for skin care for you:

1. Cleanser: Offers exfoliating properties, controls oil, and minimizes pores. Make sure to use it both in the morning and evening.

2. Refreshed Rose Water: This refreshing product is perfect for your skincare routine. Apply it in the morning and evening to revitalize and hydrate your skin.

3. Uplift Beauty Oil: Give your skin a boost with this amazing beauty oil. It helps nourish and rejuvenate, leaving you with a radiant complexion.

4. Liquid Collagen: Support your skin's health with liquid collagen. It's a fantastic addition to your routine for promoting a youthful appearance.

5. Vitamin C 7 Day treatment: Super brightening! Vitamin C is known for its ability to brighten the skin and fade hyperpigmentation caused by acne scars. It helps even out skin tone, giving you a more radiant complexion! My holy grail.

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For Dry Skin

Cleanser: Offers exfoliating properties, controls oil, and minimizes pores. Make sure to use it both in the morning and evening. boosts to add: replenishing, hydrating, pore diminishing  (use AM & PM) 

2. Refreshed Rose Water: This refreshing product is perfect for skincare. Apply it in the morning and evening to revitalize and hydrate your skin.

3. Uplift Beauty Oil: Give your skin a boost with this amazing beauty oil. It helps nourish and rejuvenate, leaving you with a radiant complexion.

4. Youology night cream with boosters- puffiness reducing, elasticity, Time correcting

5. Youology serum - with boosters firming, brightening, glow

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For Dry Skin

1. Cleanser: Offers exfoliating properties, controls oil, and minimizes pores. Make sure to use it both in the morning and evening. boosts to add: replenishing, hydrating, pore diminishing  (use AM & PM) 

2. Refreshed Rose Water: This refreshing product is perfect for skincare. Apply it in the morning and evening to revitalize and hydrate your skin.

3. Uplift Beauty Oil: Give your skin a boost with this amazing beauty oil. It helps nourish and rejuvenate, leaving you with a radiant complexion

4. Youology night cream with boosters- puffiness reducing, elasticity, Time correcting

5. Youology serum - with boosters firming, brightening, glow

If I missed any other skin struggles you might have, don't worry—I'm here to help, girly! Feel free to reach out to me or DM me on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/stylebyrayahope. I'm more than happy to assist you and provide personalized recommendations.

Before I sign off, I wanted to express my heartfelt gratitude to every one of you. Thanks to your support, I've achieved my first promotion this month! It means the world to me. Now, I'm setting my sights on two more exciting goals. So, if you enjoyed this blog post and found it helpful, I kindly ask you to share it with your friends and family. Every purchase, big or small, contributes to my journey, and your support means everything to me.

Once again, thank you from the bottom of my heart. Let's keep spreading the love and knowledge about all things skincare!

With love,

xoxo Raya

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Finding the Perfect Hat!

Finding a hat that fits just right. The perfect size around, the perfect style & color. Im already overwhelmed just thinking about it! The splurge or the dupe? Is the hat really worth it?! So, I’ve come to make your life easier and take all the guess work out of hat shopping and share my favorite hat company GIGI PIP!! I don't own just 1 hat, but 3!! The Linden Boater in black, The Dakota Triangle crown in black and The Dahlia Boater in tan.

Why Gigi Pip?!

Simply put, their hats fit the best! A brim of a hat that’s not so large it makes my head look tiny! And, finally an adjustable hat! No matter my hairstyle, it fits perfectly! So many colors, textures, and styles to fit whatever look is calling your name!

 Packaged to perfection! *Hallelujah* No more bent hats!  

Their instagram is packed with photos of various styles. colors, textures as well as useful information! I returned home from a trip to find my hat had been squished in my suitcase! Insert very sad face! Later that evening I was scrolling their Instagram and found the most useful tip on “How to steam your hat” Tried it out and it’s good as NEW! I also saw on their website they have an amazing hat traveling tote - definitely have my eye on that!!

I’ve never been more impressed with a hat and have never gotten so many compliments on one either! If your looking for a great quality hat to capture your style THIS IS IT!

Shop my hats here: https://liketk.it/453ja

Browse and shop all Gigi Pip hats here: https://www.gigipip.com?rstr=16175

Tulum, MX

Tulum has been on my bucket list forever! Mexico vacation but in the jungle!
Living in San Diego we are lucky enough to live close enough to Mexico to take the CBX bridge which connects the USA to MX and we fly out of Tijuana (so makes it “domestic”) Cheaper flights too! Flying to Tulum isn’t so simple as there’s no airport so you’ll be flying into Cancun and taking an hour long ride to Tulum. Highly recommend our driver’s company who had nice, comfortable, clean cars. Were on time and the driver was always helpful and not too pricey. 
Pepe: pepe@pulsedmc.com to set up transportation ahead of time.

Hotel: We stayed at The Conrad Rivera Maya Tulum. The hotel was stunning! By far nicest we’ve stayed in. Even the lobby was breath taking. The only reason I won’t be going back was because it was not an all inclusive, making the stay pretty pricey. The hotel had 4 amazing restaurants: hibachi grill style, Japanese style, Mediterranean, and a steak house. We found things we loved at each one. Getting around the hotel was fun, they had golf carts that picked you up at each “Casa” you do have to call ahead before coming down for them to pick you up. There’s also beautiful paths you can take through the jungle to access the pools lobby etc. Walk at your own risk since wild life is very much present at this resort! In fact during our stay we saw so many iguanas that roam the grounds freely we lost count. Opened our hotel door to see a raccoon type animal enjoying someones room service left overs and even heard during our stay they caught a 5 foot boa constrictor!! They offered many relaxing vanishing edge pools, beach access and yummy drinks. I wouldn’t say the service would go above and beyond at either the pool or the beach but that typically comes with an all inclusive stay. The spa was definitely a must visit with the different amenities such as the steam, hot sauna, cold plunge and warm pool. The main spa will with fun water features you and your friends or husband can enjoy together. The massages, we did a couples was one of the best we’ve ever had and so relaxing! We all in all were very pleased with the beautiful hotel! 

What we did:
The excursions are a must in Tulum to experience the beautiful jungle tucked city. We took one where we were able to see the ruins not to be confused with the pyramid you can also take an hour bus ride to visit. They were breath taking and learning about the Mayans was really amazing! We then we to the 4 of MANY Cenotes! Fresh water pools that are al over Tulum! Highly recommend taking a tour through them as you get to see through the caves and learn more about our amazing planet and these natural fresh water mineral pools! So many gorgeous places to take photos and jump rocks! There were other excursions we didn’t get a chance to do but definitely want to when we go back like swimming with sea turtles, catamaran cruises, jet skiing, seeing the many more ruins of Tulum! 

What to bring: 
As any resort in Mexico things I packed: flats, pool cover ups and bathing suits are a must + don’t forget your sunscreen as the sun is a bit stronger there. Nice resort style dresses and wedges for dinners at night, and comfortable walking shoes for the hikes and ruins. Water shoes of some kind for the cenotes with the rocky slippy bottom.

Memorial Weekend Sale!

Here is your Memorial Day Sale cheat sheet!

As always, message me if you have any questions or need any product recommendations!

Click on any of the brand names below to be taken to the sales!

Be sure to use my link so they know I sent you ❤️

• Younique - May Special: Any MOODSTRUCK EPIC mascara, Your choice of MOODSTRUCK EPIC lash primer or MOODSTRUCK ESTEEM lash serum and Your choice of MOODSTRUCK sculpt and style brow pencil, MOODSTRUCK PRECISION pencil eyeliner, or DIP & DRAW eyeliner. All for: $66

• NEW!! VITAMIN C Treatment - Save 10% + free shipping on your subscription order

• Lange - Up to 70% off with code: MEMORIAL Now- May 30th

• Upness - 35% off site wide + exclusive free gift with purchase! Use code: 35PLUS Now- May30th

• KC Chic Designs - 40% off site wide with code: Raya May 27th- 30th

• Vintage Boho Bags - 40% off + free shipping on orders over $50 Use code: Raya10 May 26th- 30th

• Fancii- 20% off site wide *No code needed May 27th- 30th

• Goli - 42% off site wide Use code: Rayahope

• Topfoxx - 30% off best sellers Use code: MDAY30 May 27th-30th

• Pink Lily - Memorial Day Sale Tabs with tons of items marked down! May 27th- 29th AND Monday, May 30th - 30% off sitewide with code: RAYA or SITE30

• Amy Waltz - 20% off + free shipping Use code: Raya20 May 27th-30th

• Lavender Blue - 25% off site wide Use code: Raya25

• Liquid IV - 30% off site wide Use code: Rayahope

• Glow Pro Tan - Starter kit for only $58.50 (Reg. $65) Use code: RAYA

• Banana White Teeth Whitening - Wireless whitening kit for only $89.00 (Reg. $199) Use code: RAYA

• Sparkl Bands - Use code: Raya10 to save site wide!

• Verb - Variety pack starter kit for $15 + free shipping! *No code needed

• Luxy Massagers - Massager for only $99 (Reg. $199) Use code: RAYA

I hope you all enjoy your Memorial Day! 🇺🇸

The Perfect POP To Bring Your Room Together

Designing your comfy space can be fun exciting & definitely overwhelming. When styling our living room, I wanted to bring colors together and create a comfy space where our family would be at together. With the black shades of the kitchen and the grays from the couch, I looked for two pieces that would compliment the two spaces.

We went with a black and gold coffee table to tie in the colors of the kitchen and found the most perfect rug from rugs.com! Not only were the colors PERFECT & just like they looked online, the softness & durability was better than we expected. We loved the price point and the different size options! The name of the rug we went with was the 8x11 Gray Monte Carlo Rug and we also went with the 5’3 x 8 Outer door lattice Rug for our outside space we cant wait to style and share with you all on instagram when we get the outside construction completed!

Be sure to follow my Instagram here: @RayaHope for even more photos of the rugs we chose!

Shop rugs.com here!

If you want to browse all of the decor in the bookshelves behind me, click here!

Shop my Living Room decor here!

Fit for a Bride! The Ultimate Party Hack! - NASHVILLE!

For my sisters bridal shower in Nashville, I knew just who to call, the instagram sensation Bach_Babes! Their time and effort was perfectly amazing to make sure her bachelorette party was to the nines. They made the process so easy with picking a theme, our restaurants, and things to do. They had so many packages to choose from that could even include a photographer to take you to all the sites and take your photos! Whatever your tastes are, Bach Babes helps to curate your trip to accommodate!

For our package, we chose to do a fun Bloody Mary Bar! We arrived at the Air BnB with amazing decorations: like a back drop for photos, decorations in the brides room and custom cups with our names on them! They also did goodie bags for all guests with super cute embroidered western scarfs! The Air BnB sure did WOW everyone who walked in the door!

We jumped on a call before the trip and picked out all the activities and dinner spots, and Bach_Babes set all the reservations! It made our trip non-stressful and easy to work around! They were so helpful in their suggestions on restaurants, bars to go to, places to shop, sites to see and so much more! They even picked us up from the airport in style with a stretched limo and baggage car to follow! They made the trip easy, fun and so enjoyable I cant recommend them enough for how personalized they made it how on top of how helpful they were. If your headed to Nashville be sure to call Bach Babes first!

P.S. If you are planning to party hard, be sure to take Liquid IV with you! I cannot tell you enough how much it saved me from having any hangovers. Drink one before you go out and then one when you get back, you will thank yourself later! 😉 Use code RAYAHOPE to save https://glnk.io/koyv/rayahope

San Diego Activity & Site To See - BELMONT PARK

Located in Mission Beach, San Diego, Belmont Park was first built in the 1920’s and has been a destination for locals and visitors that is always the highest on the must visit list! The Giant Dipper Roller Coaster stands as an icon of the San Diego beachfront and is marked as a historic coaster. You haven’t been to San Diego if you haven’t experienced the Giant Dipper!

Belmont Park is the perfect place to make a whole day of it! Located right on the beach, the term no shoes no shirt no service doesn’t apply here! Cruise the boardwalk in your bathing suit, grab an ice cream, rent a bike, ride the coaster and head back to laying out on the beach- if that sounds like you! Or make a day of the boardwalk with games, arcade, mini golf, churros, live music, and even a mimosa stand on wheels! Feel free to indulge and enjoy the open container park policy Belmont Park has to offer!

Including, but not limited to, the many restaurants. We ate sushi with the beautiful coast view at Cannonball and as always, I was blown away at the amazing service, the fresh yummy sushi & of course the view that can’t be beat!

There is even an indoor pool with so many fun activities that are available for a birthday never to be forgotten! They sure have thought of it all! Hit it up on a weekend and even enjoy the flee market stands that line the beach’s boardwalk! Rides for all ages and all the best carnival games it’ll be a visit never to be forgotten! A frequent visitor or local to San Diego be sure to ask about their monthly membership! Be sure to check out Belmont Park’s Instagram for any and all updates! @belmontparksd

If you are a victim of aches and pains👵🏼🤣 make sure you bring your Frosted Stick from Upness with you! I cannot explain enough how helpful it was for me walking around, especially after the Roller Coaster. Check it out here and be sure to use code: LOOKUP30 http://t.upness.com/SH3.  

Shower Fit For A Bride!

We had the most magical day celebrating my sister! I thought I would go over the details of her event in case your prepping to play hostess with the mostest!

Where: If you’re planning to have your event outdoors, be sure to go out to the event space days prior to the event and take note of where the sun hits at the time of the event when food and drinks are served to plan where to have these tables set up to prevent anything from getting too warm and melting. Also, take note of where the sun will be hitting while everyone is sitting to plan for the umbrella placement!

What to wear: Here are some of my favorite picks for bridal shower appropriate dresses! Click the images to shop.

Get the perfect tan with GlowPro!

If theres no time to tone it, tan it! The night before the shower, I used my 10% tanning mousse and had the perfect tan for the next day! Use code RAYA to save!

The Vendors

If you’re local to San Diego, these vendors are all MUST use. All of them were professional, fast, affordable and just amazing to work with!

Hosting Essentials
Let me make your life much easier!! Sharing all my hosting essentials from serving to decor, I got you! Click the images to shop!

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Balloon Arch: Instagram - @Blow_it_balloons

For the most gorgeous balloon decoration, Stacey from Blow It Balloons was incredible!! She not only worked with me days prior to the event on colors, theme, and inspo photos to make sure we were on the same page, she also came the day of the install and had it up within 30 minutes! SO FAST! She not only installed the balloon arch but she also stayed and even helped us finished decorating! Talk about going above and beyond for her clients! I will be using Blow It Balloons for ALL my future events!

Be sure to follow her on Instagram & let her know Raya sent you!

Charcuterie Board:

Instagram: @Olivefiggraze

Britney from Olivefiggraze was nothing short of amazing! She came to the event with all she needed to build the most gorgeous and delicious board that fed 30 of us easily! She put it all together in less than 30 minutes! So fast and so amazing! I can’t tell you what was my favorite thing on that board was but I can tell you I went back for seconds…and thirds. The hand dipped white chocolate strawberries were the perfect touch for the perfect day. I’ll absolutely be using Olivefiggraze for any of my grazing needs + she does personalized boards and even boards to send to loved ones!

Be sure to follow her on Instagram and let her know Raya sent ya!

Rentals:

Instagram: @Skye_rentals

This is the second event I’ve used @Skye_rentals for and I’ve been nothing but pleased both times! With so many decor pieces to choose from, it takes your party to the next level everyone will be ooing and aweing over! Be sure to follow them on Instagram and let them know @RayaHope sent you!

Las Vegas, NV

Where to Stay:

We’ve stayed at our fair share of places in Vegas and nowhere even comes close to the Cosmopolitan. Not only is it right on the strip, making it easy and quick to access, it is also in the hub of all the fun! The rooms are large, modern, and clean with amazing balconies that have the perfect view. A pro tip when checking in is to ask for a view of the water show and Paris; bonus if you get a corner room with that and a strip view!

View from our room at the Cosmo.

Another reason we LOVE staying at the Cosmopolitan, aside from the location and rooms, is the food! They have some amazing restaurants like STK amazing steak house, SUPERFRICO amazing Italian, blue ribbon and more! If you’re unsure what to get for lunch, head to the “food court” because it has a ton of food “stands” to eat, drink, and people watch while enjoying a ton of options. One of our favorites is the TEKKA BAR: HANDROLL & SAKE  stand where you can eat your heart out for a low (especially for Vegas) price! Another favorite of ours is the Pizza Speakeasy. Look for a long hallway and follow the amazing smelling pizza! Our third favorite place to eat is EGGSLUT! Amazing breakfast style sandwiches!! You won’t be disappointed with any of these food options. 

Restaurants: 

Some of our must-visit-restaurants, aside from eating our way through the Cosmo, is Spago by Wolfgang puck in the Bellagio! The best view of the Bellagio water show with amazing food, too! Definitely get a seat on the patio to enjoy and be sure to order the fries! We visited for the first time Mon Ami Gabi French Restaurant at the Paris hotel and were blown away by the food! All of their appetizers were incredible, be sure to order the French onion soup.. I’m still dreaming about it. 

At the Ice Bar.

Date Night.

In front of the Bellagio.

To Do: 

The options are endless really but here are some of our favorites: 

-The High roller: Start the night off with an all you can drink 30-min ride in the ferris wheel with 360 views of Vegas, any time to go is amazing but we love watching the sunset this way! 

-Negative 5 Ice Bar: The whole bar, including your cups, are made of ice! This is perfect to kick off your night the fun way! 

-There is also a fun place is PKWY Tavern Flamingo where you can play ping pong or beer pong, whichever you’re feeling! 

-People watch! Go to the deck at Cabo Waco & deck of Beer Park. It also provides so many amazing shows!

Before the show!

The best show we’ve seen yet in Vegas was Absinthe. It is the perfect combination of comedy, burlesque, and acrobatics. It is a little over the top… but in all of the best ways! We’ve also seen a few Cirque du Soleil and are never disappointed! On this Vegas trip we went to a Shania Twain concert and what an amazing show she puts on! We got there at least 45 mins early because the line to check vaccine status / tests held things up.

The Shania Twain Concert.

C***d: 

There were no masks mandated anywhere and as far as it felt, the pandemic and fear was over. They did require a negative test or a vaccine card to enter in the show we attended and of course the flight and airport.

We’ve gone on a few trips in December- February and always have an amazing time! I'll be sure to give another blog post if we go during the summer on what to do for summer fun!

What to wear:

It’s Vegas—so all the sparkle! I like to bring a cute peacoat or two to wear over my outfits. I’d bring boots, jeans, and a blouse for the daytime and heeled booties, Spanx, leather leggings, tights under skirts, and bodysuits and/or tights under fun dresses at night! *Layering is always a good idea!*

My Vegas essentials are linked here!

Be sure to pack your Liquid Ivs which are a must and totally bring you back to life! 
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Have anything to add??

Be sure to head to my Vegas photo on my instagram @Rayahope and comment your suggestion for us all to enjoy for our next VEGAS trip!

Punta Cana, Dominican Republic

Where:

With so many hotel options in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic: The Hard Rock Punta Cana had the most to offer for all ages!
From the pools, lazy river, water park for kids, volleyball, adults only swim up bars, & the endless white sand & clear water beaches, the Hard Rock definitely offers the most fun in the sun.
If you're needing a break from the sun, they offer an escape room, laser tag, two arcades, mini bowling, casino & shopping all in the main building, making it super convenient in one large hallway.
Down this hall in the mix of the fun & shopping are a ton of other fun adult activities such as a wine and cigar lounge, sports pool bar, and a fun night club “the disco” located in the casino! There are also many smaller restaurants with a grab and go feeling.
Be sure to check the main board by the pool for the events of the day. Every night they had some sort of DJ & dancing or show for the kids on the main balcony off the main hall! A fun place to hit after dinner to start the night off!

They also offered countless fun excursions! The first time we went we did a beach tour & had a blast visiting some amazingly beautiful beaches - as well as a fun snorkeling boat party where we danced, drank, and snorkeled to see some beautiful fish. We also did a fun boat ride where we danced, drank, and got to hang out in hip-high water and just relax! This trip we did a cabana on the beach with the kids! Check out the many other adventures they offer, they will not disappoint!

Room:

We’ve had two suites at the Hard Rock and we were pleased with both! The first was closer to the pools however, the trek to the main building was a bit annoying. They do have running shuttles that circle the property, but I think we prefer to stay closer to the main building. On our most recent visit we had the "Rock Suite one bedroom remodeled" and it was beyond beautiful! Comfortable beds with lots of lighting, amazing tub on the balcony & two queen sized sofa sleepers. This room really impressed us!


When:

We have gone in October & it was a bit humid with light showers but very warm (reminded me of Hawaii weather). Our most recent visit was in January and the weather was perfect - not too humid or too hot! We asked the locals & they said March - May was the best time to visit!

What to bring:

- Resort wear! Dresses & dinner attire. There were no strict attire guidelines at any restaurants though!

- Cover ups & swimsuits.

- Cash for tips (USD currency is ok)
- Sandals & a pair of wedges.

- A beach bag for the beach & pool.

Linked all of my beach essentials here!

The rest you can buy at the Resort! They had at least 2 stores that carried anything and everything you could need! I joked I could have come with no suitcase at all and been fine with the billabong, RVCA stores, & more! Also be sure to download the google translate app for Spanish to English beforehand if you do not speak Spanish (not necessary but comforting to have in a pinch )

Where to eat: The only negative thing I have to say about this place is the pool food. The options were limited to burgers, hot dogs and “nachos". The nachos were a far cry from being "nachos" and not very appealing in presentation. The burgers were decent though, so that held us over! I would recommend to bring snacks for pool and beach days.
The food in the restaurants complete opposite!! Soo yummy! We did Zen the first night which was a hibachi and so much fun!! The second night we tried the Mexican restaurant in the main hall and that was okay, but very good drinks! The Japanese, Italian, brillzilian steak house restaurants located outside the main hall were amazing and highly recommended! They say to make a reservation but we had no problem walking in each night.


To get there: Punta Cana is 4 hours ahead of our time zone (PST) so we flew to Miami and stayed the night to get adjusted to the 3 hour time difference before adding an additional hour. East coasters will adjust no problem! We stayed 5 days 4 nights & I think I would have added on just one more night with there being so much to do and see at the resort alone! The hotel offers a shuttle from the airport but we just flew in and negotiated with the many many taxi & shuttles outside the airport and saved $50 on getting there!
You'll also want to download and fill out the immigration form AHEAD of time, as it is lengthy especially if traveling with 5 people. You will also need to fill this out to come home as well so be sure to fill that out before hand.
When we went, you did NOT need a negative covid test to get to Punta Cana but we did need one coming back into the states. However, I did see people asking for negative test OR vaccine card so this may be changing to just one or the other.
The covid test was a breeze, you’ll make an appointment at the front desk 48 hours before coming home I think it was included in the all inclusive for 2 guest, each test after 2 was $30 each. The testing was very fast & easy. We got our results emailed to us within an hour. The airport was a breeze but if you're traveling at a busy time be sure to get there 3 hours ahead.

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Black Friday & Cyber Monday Deals

Hi Friends! Here is your one stop shop for allllll the deals! Keep an eye on this blog post as I will be updating it as deals/codes change throughout the craziness. Use the link from the underlined text and any codes will be listed. Be sure to bookmark it to find it fast! If you are looking for a code to save somewhere else be sure to check out the “Codes & Partnerships” tab here on my website.

Active Sales:

• Lange - theres a few deals going on right now that are AMAZING (tools as low as $19) - scroll down on my link to see the Lange home page and it lists all the current deals there. Only one deal per order.

• Younique - ALL BUNDLES ARE BACK! For 24 hrs only grab any of the bundles you missed. Plus bundle 8: Your choice of Younique Setting Product (including NEW setting mist!), your choice NEW matte bronzer or pressed bronzer for $50 or add on the NEW sculpting brush for $70 PLUS get twisted mascara FREE with your bundle purchase AND FREE SHIPPING!!!
  

• Fancii - 30% off site wide and Isla is 60% off ! PLUS spend $150 and get 3pk scrunchies for free AND Spend $250 and get Aeva for free! No code needed if you use the link here
  

• Verb - buy more save more up to 40% on 4 bags! No code needed if you use my link. Be sure to check out their NEW FLAVOR, Cinnamon Roll
  

• Topfoxx - Buy 1 get 30% off , buy 2 get 40% off, buy 3 get 50% off use code FOXXY 11/23-11/29
  

• Spanx - 20% off site wide! no code needed!
  

• Pink Lily - 40% off select styles with code LASTCHANCE
  

• Goli - up to 58% off + additional 17% off with code RAYAHOPE
  

• Bombshell Beads - code RAYA30 for 30% off sitewide!
  

• GlowPro - Individual bottles of the 10% mousse are BOGO 1/2 OFF
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  10% DHA Total Tanning Package is only $70 ($90 retail) use code RAYA to save an additional 10% on the total tanning package. This offer ends 12/14.
  
  What I use: 10% DHA tanning mousse with the extending lotion! Click here for my self tanning tutorial: https://youtu.be/VMQ6hHkpFZc
  

• Upness - Spend $50 get GHOSTED free! Use code GHOST50 through 11/30.
  

• Liquid IV - 30% SITE WIDE + FREE gift with purchase of $75 11/26 & 11/29 *while supplies last* use code RAYAHOPE to save through 11/30.
  

• Luxy Massager - $79 for my favorite massage gun! Use Code RAYA This is the lowest price ever!

• Billie Razors - 20% off orders of $30 with code YAY20
  

• Banana White - $69 KITS (all whitening kits) use code RAYA
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• Vintage Boho Bags - All BLACK FRIDAY bags 50-80% off! + 30% off SITE WIDE + FREE shipping. Use code RAYA10 to get an ADDITIONAL 10% off. Buy Now, Pay Later available through Sezzle at checkout 0% interest with 25% down.
  

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Designer VS Dupe Bag Review

Desginer dupes are such a popular topic in my DMs so I figured I would walk you through my real designer bags and compare them to my dupes to answer some FAQ’s. I love taking my dupes when I travel so I don’t feel guilty when they get thrown around in the baggage area or set on the floor somewhere. Do you own any dupes?

Shop my favorite dupes linked here:
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Botox & Filler FAQ

One of the most common comments/DMs I get is about Botox and Fillers so I figured I would go through the FAQ’s here in my blog for you! I encourage everyone to do their own research and speak with an educated injector about your own treatments. Big thanks to DeAnn for helping me out with this! You can scroll through my before & after photos above to see the evolution of my lips over the years.


Q: Where to go?:
DeAnn Dana
Book your appointment: https://dd-aesthetics.com/ or call/text 480-309-2884
Location: 1550 Front Street #10 San Diego, CA 92101
Follow her on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/DeAnn_dana_aesthetics/?hl=en
Servicing: San Diego, CA & Phoenix, AZ
Read more about DeAnn here: http://sdvoyager.com/interview/check-out-DeAnn-danas-story/
If you are not local, some things to look for in your injector: professional, education & taking continued education since products and techniques constantly evolve, clean office, before and afters displayed on their social media or website to reference their work.

Q: Cost?:
It can really differ based on where you go, what state you are in, which brand of filler or botox you get. Botox is also known as a neurotoxin (there’s four on the market that basically do all the same thing – block muscle contraction. They are Botox, Dysport, Jeveau, and Xeomin)
For botox it is typically $11.5 a unit, however the amount of units needed will differ with each patient. The average person gets about 38 units. I suggest first setting up a consultation to see if Botox fits into your budget but I would expect it to be a minimum of a few hundred dollars.

Q: Pain?:
Getting botox feels like popping a pimple (for lack of a better description lol). It's a quick small poke, on the pain scale it's about a 2/3 out of 10. The pain level does depend on which area you are treating, as some parts of the face can be more sensitive than others. Filler can be a bit more painful, but most injectors offer ice packs, numbing cream & the syringe typically has lidocaine to also help numb you. She also provides nerve blocks using lidocaine if needed. I would say it's a 6 out of 10 on the pain scale. And DeAnn says I'm a wimp about it if that helps you LOL.

Q: What kind of filler?:
During my most recent visit, I got Restylane Defyne filler. I've also gotten Juvederm Vollure injections. In my opinion, Juvederm Vollure will give you a little less movement and create a more “stiff look”, I have found it does last longer and can be more expensive. Juvederm is going to be the most common and the cheapest option of them all, it gives more movement in the lips. Restylane Defyne is a happy medium of stiff & flexible but has great long lasting effects and a smoother, more hydrated finish overall.

Q: How long does it last?:
Botox will usually last about 3 months give or take for me personally. My lip filler usually lasts 6-9 months. How long the effects last vary person to person since these treatments will metabolize into your system at different rates depending if you are very active/have a fast metabolism... I guess for once it's nice not having a fast one LOL!

Q: Will my lips look like yours with one syringe?:
Simple answer is no, because I have been working up to the lips I have now over years of treatment. For example, when I first went in I did half a syringe & then did the other half at the 6 week mark (one syringe can be used but needs to be thrown away after 6 weeks.. you can not share a syringe). After 5 months I went back in and did another full syringe. After that, I went back 6 months later and did another. So it had time to metabolize but also was built on top of the last session. I recommend talking with your Injector to create your plan to get the look you desire but to build slowly and moderately.

Q: Difference between botox and filler:
Botox freezes the muscle. Filler adds volume, hydration and structure. Some fillers provide volume only, some provide no volume, but do provide just structure by filling in small lines such as fine lower face lines or lip lines – you definitely don’t want volume in lip lines!

Q: Benefit of getting botox:
Reduces the appearance of wrinkles and fine lines by temporarily blocking the contraction signal from nerves to muscles which gives skin a smoother appearance. In some cases it can even help with TMJ, migraines, and excessive sweating. All things your injector can inform you about in your consultation.

Q: What happens to your face or lips after botox and filler have metabolized?
The Short answer is nothing! After filler is gone, wherever you got it placed will go back to how it was before treatment. When Botox fades you'll notice your movement again & movement over time is what creates fine lines and wrinkles as your collagen production slows down with age. Continuing Botox treatment limits movement and therefore limits the fine lines and wrinkles that would usually develop.

Q: Bruising?
Bruising is common and can vary depending on the person. It also depends on your injector with how gentle or rough they are, DeAnn is VERY gentle! Before your appointment with her she will send you a list of tips to follow to limit bruising before and after your appointment. Filler will “settle” after a few days & will look and feel normal. Botox will settle within 14 days again, varies per person.

This blog post is based on my experience & what I have learned, researched, and experienced. I empower everyone to do their own research and choose what they want to do with their bodies.

Catalina Island

Catalina can officially be crossed off the bucket list! We are already planning to go again this year with the kids.

To get there:
-From San Diego: Drive 75 mins north to the Dana Point Port to take the Catalina Express over to the island (ferry ride takes about 90 mins).

-From LA: Drive to the Long Beach Port to take the Catalina Express over to the Island (about 60 min ride).

-From outside of SoCal: Fly to LAX and take a 30 min uber to the Long Beach Port to catch the ferry.

If your trip only consists of Catalina you won’t need to rent a car since the trip to the Catalina Express is short and you can rent a golf cart once to get to the Island.

Buy your ferry tickets here!
*pro tip from a follower - you get a FREE one way ferry ticket on your birthday! Just show your ID.

Once you get onto the island you'll taxi to your hotel or golf cart rental.

Where to stay:
The hotel we stayed at was Hotel Metropole, Use code RAYA when booking your stay for 15% off your room! It was the most gorgeous hotel from the decor surrounding the building to the most comfortable beds and luxurious rooms! The staff was so kind and readily available for anything we needed. We checked into our room to find the cutest little charcuterie board in our room’s fridge! The VIP one bedroom has stunning views of the ocean and nightlife with a gorgeous soaking tub! The hotel is perfectly located right on main street and was a very short walk to anything on the island you want to do or see! I can't wait to book our next stay here!!

Things to do!
The number one thing on the top of our list was the half day charter we booked with Catalina Custom Charters. Captain David was so full of knowledge being that he has been on the island his whole life! His boat has all you need for a great day out on the water - a cooler for our drinks and snacks, bathroom, and everything you need to troll for some amazing fish. He took us through some coastal sights that we wouldn't have been able to see by land. You can customize the charter for whatever you are into - sightseeing, sunset cruising, fishing, etc. His boat the "Bad Attitude" was spacious and comfortable for us all. I even ended up taking a little siesta on our cruise! If you book, be sure to let him know Rayahope sent you!

While we were there, Descanso Beach Club had an event with an amazing 80's cover band & comedian Adam Carolla which made for an amazing day at the beach. Food and drinks right on the water and the perfect little beach to play in the waves or float made for a perfect day in the sun! Lounge chairs, cabanas, and fun pool floats are an option to rent also! When booking your stay, see what activities are going on there since they were hosting many fun events on the weekends! Be sure to book your cabana ahead of time since it fills up quickly! One of our favorite nights was when we walked out of dinner to find the BEST Rolling Stones cover band playing right in the street. After the show we walked into Seaside Sweets located right under Hotel Metropole to satisfy our sweet tooth. There are tons of fun shops, a beach right on the main road, and fun sights to see all by foot.
What we didn't get a chance to do - ziplining, tree top obstacle course, hike, botanical garden, and visit the other side of the island called Two Harbors. The list is endless and trying to do it all in one stay was impossible (we tried) & a next stay needs to happen (we're already planning)!

Where to eat!
We had the best food everywhere we ate! So hard to choose! For your sweet tooth be sure to go to SeaSide Sweets and see Joe, they have the best selection!! For the best Mexican food go to Maggie's Blue Rose on the main street & order the paleta margarita! You'll thank me later ;) For the best filet mignon and conveniently close to the hotel head to The M! I'm still dreaming of those mashed potatoes and amazing appetizers! For the best Bloody Mary's and yummy Mexican food be sure to go to El Galleon on the main street! For the best pancakes head down the street to The Pancake Cottage - the best French toast, hot coffee and pancakes! Be sure to get there early since it fills up quickly! Our favorite pastry and ice coffee was from the Catalina Coffee & Cookie Co, pro tip is scan the QR code order online & pay, they’ll text you when your order is ready! We also ate at Steve's Steakhouse and had amazing lobster, fried oysters and steak, so so yummy!

What to pack!
The island for lack of a better word was “chill” no stilettos needed! Sun dresses, shorts, and comfortable shoes for all the walking! Beach cover ups, sunscreen and a hat with a few dinner casual outfits would be all you would need. Be sure to bring your camera because every corner was an instagram worthy backdrop! It said it was going to be 93 degrees some of the days we were there but it always felt PERFECT. If you asked me it was 75 and sunny every day no matter what the weather app said.

We can't recommend Catalina enough!! For any and all occasions: family, bachelorette, wedding, honeymoon, quick getaway and more you’ll find everything you could ask for and more on the island!

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Labor Day Deals!

Here is your Labor Day Sale cheat sheet! As always, message me if you have any questions or need product recommendations!

• Younique - September Special, Flawless 4 ($99) or Flawless 4+ ($155) bundles! BOTH bundles include savings on the NEW Serum+ Foundation! No code needed.
  

• Lange - 30% sitewide on all orders under $175 OR 40% on all orders $175+ use code SUPER - SALE EXTENDED THROUGH 9/7!
  

• Amy Waltz - 20% + FREE SHIPPING with code RAYALOVE20
  

• Vintage Boho Bags - 20% off everything, use code RAYA10 to get an extra 10% off!
  

• Fancii - 20% off skincare tools & mirror! Use code MELT - SALE EXTENDED THROUGH 9/7

• Banana White Teeth Whitening - original wireless whitening kit and the refill pack of whitening pens for only $89 use code RAYA

• Luxy Massagers - $89 for ONE DAY ONLY (on Labor Day) use code RAYA

• Goli - from now til September 6th at 11:59pm ET, all bundle packages are discounted at 30% off + a free bottle on select packages! use code RAYA and youll get 40% off! SALE EXTENDED THROUGH 9/7!

• Topfoxx - 25% off best sellers including my RAYZ! SALE EXTENDED THROUGH 9/7!

• Liquid IV - 30% Labor Day sale starts TODAY. Use my code RAYAHOPE to get 30% Thursday - Monday (September 6th) at midnight.

• Sparkl Bands - The entire site is discounted 10%, plus us my discount code RAYA10 on top of that gives you 20%!!!. The sale also includes the Perfectly Imperfect, and Open Box items so you can receive up to 70% off the original price!

• Pink Lily - Until Friday night, 30% off site wide (some exclusions apply). Saturday-Monday, up to 70% off our Labor Day Sale Tab. Use my code RAYA20 to save on any full price items.

• Glow Pro Tan - Sunday & Monday, 30% off value packages use code VALUE30 - 25% off individual bottles use code LABOR25
  
  
  Click on any of the brand names above to be taken to the sales! Be sure to use my link so they know I sent you <3 I hope you all enjoy your Labor Day Weekend!

Loreto, Mexico

Loreto Mexico! It's hard to know where to start, we’ve been coming to this resort for about 4 years now and our family has been coming to this resort for about 9 years! To say it feels like home and the staff is family is an understatement. Tears are shed when it's time to leave!

To get there: There are only 4 airlines that head to this remote part of Baja Mexico off the Sea of Cortez: Alaska, American, Volaris, Calfaia. If you're flying from the states, I would recommend Alaska since they have the most flights of the two USA options. You will need a Covid test to return, which the resort does offer OR paperwork showing you’ve had Covid & a note from doctor that you are recovered.

For us personally, we walk across the CBX bridge, which is basically an extension of the airport from Otay Mesa to Tijuana, Mexico. If you do it this way, no covid test is needed...just a form needing to be filled out. You'll buy your CBX tickets which are good for one year here
When you get the CBX ticket, you'll check in to your flight, fill out your simple immigration form, scan your CBX ticket and begin the 10 minute walk down the CBX hall. You'll then take your temperature and check-in with customs and get your passport stamped. Passports are required for everyone. You'll put your luggage through x-ray machine and depending if you fly Califia - you'll then take a right and head into the TJ airport to check in and check your bag and head through security (plan on extra time for this since the TJ airport can be pretty busy) or Volaris - which you'll head left and check your bags and head through a very small security into the TJ terminals.
From there, it’s a very short hour and twenty minute flight from TJ to Loreto. Depending where you are staying, the resort we go to does offer (expensive) but available 12 person shuttle to and from & you'll need to set up beforehand.

Resort: The resort we go to is called Villa Del Pal Mar the Islands of Loreto. You can book your stay on travelocity, expedia, & their website. It is an all inclusive & children 3 and under stay for free! The rooms are amazingly clean, spacious, and have many options from studios to 2-4 presidential suite bedrooms! I highly recommend requesting an ocean or golf course view! The beds are comfortable, they offer amazing room service, and even have jacuzzi tubs in most rooms! They also have rooms with jacuzzis on the balcony in most suites (again be sure to request this, it will be an upgrade)
What sets them apart from most all-inclusives is the food! Unlike most of these resorts where the food is bland or boring, VDP’s food is amazing! They have 3 restaurants: Italian, Sea & Steak house ( for $19.99 fee per person to attend), and a buffet which rotates it's menu depending on the day!
Other amenities they offer: the adult pool, members only pool, main pool, volleyball pool, huge jacuzzi, and splashpad is an incredible beach. There is a bar at the beach which serves food as well. They offer paddle boarding & kayaking. This beach is more of what I call a lagoon, there are no waves and you can wade out about a football field in length in the water and only be waist deep! Perfect place to snorkel & relax in the perfect temperature water! There's beach volleyball and relaxing chairs and sand toys provided!

My husband's favorite part of the resort- GOLF! Hole 17 is a must view even just for a photo! Golf carts and club rentals are available. They are planning on making it a PGA course in the near future!

My favorite part- THE SPA! They offer cold, warm, hot pools as well as a sauna, and an amazing steam room with essential oils! Per reservation they also offer aloe baths! Hands down the best massages I've ever received were in this spa! They also offer facials, prenatal specials, and more! They also have an amazing gym if that's your thing on vacation. (LOL)
They also have a great little market with food, drinks, pool toys, medicines, and anything you may need on vacation as well as souvenirs.
For excursions they offer atv tours, fishing, whale watching, snorkeling, and more! Be sure to check it out in the lobby!

The kids favorite part- THE SHOWS every night around dinner time they have an incredible events team made up of the most incredibly talented dancers! They put on shows like CATS, Aladin, The Hits: Greatest Showman & Michael Jackson songs, Lion King, Grease, and more! The kids will be entertained and dazzled by the songs and dance and the fun interaction at the end of the show for one hour (finally your one hour to relax with that glass of wine!) The events team also does fun interactive games like bingo and water aerobics in the main pool! The service at the main pool deserves honorable mention for their amazingly quick, attentive, and hard working staff!

As for pricing, that will vary but we find it on the more affordable side for an all-inclusve. Be sure to book in advance as this hidden gem is becoming more popular as the years go. As we speak they are adding an entire new addition to the property! They also offer homes for sale, be sure to see the lobby for more info.

As for safety: When arriving from the 25 min drive from the airport to the resort you must go through a guard stand and continue on for about 10-15 more minutes. I've never felt safer in Mexico! There is no other place I would feel safer bringing my children than VDP! There is no one trying to offer you anything or in your face making you feel nervous at the airport, nor on the beach of the hotel! Finally a safe feeling place in Mexico to truly relax!


What to bring: The weather is always warm in Loreto and we’ve been year around! Nothing more than a light jacket is all we’ve ever needed! During the day it’s swimsuits and beach cover ups and sandals. With the beach easy to walk out in swim shoes or waterproof shoes are useful for you and kiddos! Theres lots of fun hiking if thats your thing on vacation as well so running shoes are good too! For dinner and golf there are dress requirements such as collar shirts & no sandals for men. Sun dresses & rompers with a slight wedge is always my go to for dinner. Lots of sunscreen, beach bag, pool & beach toys are good to bring. We also always bring coloring books and some small room toys & the kids electronics (download movies and shows before hand so wifi isnt needed) Most rooms come with a kitchen and some have washer and dryer in them too! Sun hats and all the usual beach vacation essentials are helpful however there always is the market for anything you may have forgotten!

I hope you’ll book your next stay and be sure to mention that Raya Coleman and her family have sent you!


Shout out to the staff: Manny, Roberto, Jorge, Roddo, Edger, Caesar, Hugo, Duvis, Myda, Manugel, Uzi, Victor, Raphial, Lupita, Maria, Carla, Santiago, Francisco, Gerardo, Gualberto, Christian, Marco, David, Myda, Joscelyn, Ramon, Dia, Cirilo! We love and miss our Loreto Staff Family. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for taking such good care of us and our children and treating them as if they were your family. We love you! - The Colemans

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Rayz X Topfoxx

I have been so humbled and honored by all of your support during the launch of the RAYZ! I wanted to take a moment and share my full story & experience with you but I wanted to start with a huge THANK YOU for making them such a huge success.

From searching for the perfect sunglass shape unsuccessfully to reaching out to Topfoxx, what started as a dream was coming to life. I’ve been working with Topfoxx for over 3.5 years and have always loved what they stood for: women owned, women empowered & giving the gift of sight to women all over the world with the purchase of their glasses + their glasses are the statement every women needs!

I started by modeling the vixen sunglass with them which was the perfect edgey debut! From there I was able to send in hand drawings and top things I loved about similar styles on the market to seeing a 3D design of the Rayz!

From the 3d design to seeing the sample photos and 360 videos, it was easy tweaks from there. The darkness of the lense was important to me... nothing like not being able to see someones eyes behind their sunglasses to give them that mysterious vibe! The lightweight comfort without losing out on the expensive feel to the weight was also very important. I wanted these glasses to be for all which included comfortability for all!
The edgy black diamond studs and black ombre of the lense were the perfect icing on the cake!
The name RAYZ was an easy one and was picked out before the sunglasses were even a thought. I loved the play off my own name & the idea of wearing RAYZ in the sun.


When it came to styling the shoot, I went with outfits that made me feel EMPOWERED which is what I hope everyone feels when they wear the Rayz… Boss Babe, Queen, Strong, & Bad Ass!

For the day of the shoot we drove up near LA and the first half of the shoot was in this all white studio. Its so cool to see how a blank space like that can be transformed. We had a few outfit changes in the studio and it was there where I got to see and hold the Rayz for the first time ever! After lunch we shot the rest of the looks as this amazing complex that worked perfectly to show that the glasses could range from a dressier business vibe to lounging by the pool & more.
The videographers where so fun and had amazing ideas to get the shots just right.

I’m so happy with how the glasses & the shoot came out!!
The glasses are still in stock & you can use my code RAYA15 to get them if you haven’t yet!

Yosemite Lakes

Where: We stayed at Yosemite Lakes RV Resort
For reservations, I recommend going to the site I linked here a few months in advance & checking back regularly for cancellations since they do book up quickly during the summer months.

Getting there: We left San Diego at 5am and after a few stops for breakfast, lunch, and gas, we arrived at 2:30pm. I suggest planning your arrival time as close to 10 or 11am as possible since that is when people are checking out and spaces are opening up. All sites are first come, first serve so there are no assigned spots.

Staying there: The sites all offer full hook ups for RVs & tent spots have water hook ups. Cabins & yurts are available with AC, an outside grill, and a tv inside! The cabins and yurts are booked on their website ahead of time. The best spots are creek front and can be hard to come by but we lucked out! The spots closest to the creek are not very spacious. If you are looking to camp side by side with friends/family I would suggest going a little further away from the creek for the larger spaces. The spot we stayed in was under $100 a night! The most popular DM I got while we were there was “what space did you stay in?” - space 69 to be exact! It was a short distance to the park, putting green, bathrooms & more. The local campground store had everything you can imagine from food & camping supplies to souvenirs. We joked we could have packed nothing and purchased everything once we got there.

Getting around: We brought our golf cart from home to putt around on which came in handy when heading to the store which was a good distance away. I highly recommend bringing a golf cart or bicycle to get around the campground.

What to do: To book your reservation to get into Yosemite Park, click here. There are plenty of hikes ( Half Dome, El Capitan) and different river spots (Rainbow Pools, Sliding Rock) to explore. There are many creeks you can pull off the road to fish/swim in. One of our favorite things to do was pull off the main road and drive until you hit the river (check your maps for accuracy).


Click here to watch my RV tour!


Most Requested Links:
Abel’s water shoes // Royce’s water shoes // My water shoes // Our chairs

Outfit Links:
Swimsuit Link use code RAYA20 to save // Pink Romper look