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Last night, Sam and I had dinner at the lovely Mermaid Inn. The convo turned to relationships and I asked him if he had ever dumped anyone between slurps of oysters.

“Me? Nah,” replied Sam as he nibbled on crispy clams.

“Que?” I said with exasperation. “You never dumped anyone at all? That means you’re totally going to break up with me one day.”

Sam gave me an odd look, “Alexis, what the hell are you talking about?”

“You have to dump and get dumped to come full circle in relationships,” I explained. “Until last year, I always broke up with guys. Then some dude broke up with me so now I have the 365 degree experience.”

“Yeah, I’ve always been the dumpee,” he mumbled.

“It’s like when people only have had sex with five or less partners, they’re always bitter that they didn’t sleep with more people. Didn’t you ever notice that? You need to sew those wild oats to feel fulfilled just like you need to break hearts and have your heart broken,” I said.

“Well, I’ve slept with more than five girls,” scoffed Sam.

“But you haven’t dumped anyone!” I said with a worried look on my face.

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The next morning, I woke up in Sam’s arms and kissed his cheek.

“Hey, I actually broke up with one chick in high school” he said groggily.

I sighed a breath of relief and kissed him again. I dig this guy so much I hope he never dumps me! What do you mujeres think about my dumper/dumpee theory? It’s OK if you think I’m loca ladies, it’s not like it’s scientifically tested but I’m still pretty sure it’s true! Do you agree or think I’m completely off?

Un Abrazo Fuerte,

Lex

Not to look a gorgeous cover in the mouth, but America Ferrera is wearing some pretty ferosh burgundy lipstick on the cover of August’s BlackBook magazine. Frankly, I’m digging it. Never mind that most media outlets try so hard to prove this Ugly Betty isn’t really ugly (helloo, it’s called acting; costume, wardrobe, the whole nine), but I like the gentle gothic disco look she’s got going on here. A sequined cocktail dress, some wine-colored lipstick and Smashbox Eye Light Eye Highlighter & Brightener around your eyes, and you’ll get to see what it’s all about, too.

–Angelique

Oh, Mariah. What would this world be like Without You? We’d be a beautiful Butterfly short of blissful; a bee without our golden Honey. One Sweet Day you’ll no longer be with us, but, thankfully, that day hasn’t come. This scenario is merely a Fantasy; you’ll Always be our Baby; our mini-dress-wearing, slightly cheesy, forever 11-year-old at heart songstress. Gorgeous inside, gorgeous out; hot-pink apple cheeks and a radiant smile your signature look. And I’d give My All to copy it. With MAC Powder Blush in Fashion Frenzy, I’m flush with Emotions, because my face–for one brief, shimmering moment–mimics your own. But I Don’t Wanna Cry. I’ll mess up my makeup.

–Angelique

Hola chicas! It’s day two of Cover Critique Week here at Color Me Glam, and today we’re coveting Penelope Cruz’s smoldering glam-next-door look on August’s W magazine. If Angelina Jolie hasn’t already inspired you to try black liquid eyeliner, maybe this shot of Penelope will. But what I really love is the pairing of the cat eye with a soft matte pink lip. Knowing when to gloss and when not to gloss is a subtle, un-applauded art; here, a glossy pout would have pushed the whole look over the edge. A sweet wash of a shade like L’Oreal Color Riche lipstick in Pink Lady ($8.95, drugstore.com)  is more than sufficient.

–Angelique

Hola chicas! I am so very excited to begin my first ‘Cover Critique Week’ here at Color Me Glam! Not only am I psyched to dish on the makeup, fashion and overall images, but I’m most proud to say that between the months of August and September, we have five fabulous Latinas gracing the covers of five different magazines (not counting our own Latina magazine covers, claro, which are beyond comparison anyways. Heehee).

First up for this ah-mah-zing honor: Eva Mendes on the cover of Interview. Um, yeah; hot with a capital ‘Hhhhhhot.’ Normally, I think girls look prettier with their hair dry, as opposed to sopping wet, but if you’re gonna go with the slick-and-shiny look, this is how you do it. Want a similar photo op? Try putting Smashbox Hybrid 2 in 1 Color & Shine Gloss (yes, lip gloss) on your eyelids ($19, smashbox.com). It’s this watery, shiny gold-flecked gloss that leaves the sexiest wet finish. Not the most practical of makeup tricks, but that’s not exactly what we’re going for here, is it?

–Angelique

Hola everyone!

I am currently in the motherland – Puerto Rico with my friend James Brown (no, not the James Brown, he’s totally dead). Our flight was like this:

My people were very excited to leave be leaving the island of Manhattan for the much sunnier, more beautiful one of PR! But instead of chilling on the beach, I’m holed up in my hotel room writing a story. I keep staring at the ocean, which makes writing very dificil. Sigh.

I am cansada, I’ve been up for 24 hours, working hard and packing for Puerto Rico!

Since I’ve been working loca hours before my trip, I’ve barely seen Sam. I keep apologizing to him about my heavy workload. I can’t help but think about this question: Would you rather have a fulfilling career or a wonderful partner for the rest of your life?

I was at a party at Hotel Gansevoort and asked this question to my friends. Everyone choose love over his or her career, with the exception of me. To this day, I still feel the same way and I don’t know if that’s effed up.

As much work as I have right now, I love it all. I enjoy writing and sharing my stories with people. I worked hard to get here and I finally feel happy with where I am in my career.

As for love? I’m so lucky and happy that Sam is my boyfriend. I could type thousands of reasons for this but you’ll probably stop reading after #36. I appreciate that he understands my career but sometimes I’m scared that he’ll dump me for a chica who’s less involved with her job.

If I had to look at a crystal ball right now I’d like to see myself continuing to write – eventually, books. I don’t see myself having a family and settling down in the ‘burbs. I totally respect the millions of mujeres out there who have a husband and kids, it’s just something I don’t see foresee in my future right now. Does that make me weird? I don’t want to end up a lonely soltera with 20 gatos! What do you think? Is it possible to balance love with a crazy career?

Un Abrazo Fuerte,

Lex

Hola chicas! I’m always, always on the hunt for a fabulous lip balm. And I love many, but I’m not in love with any one. So please, leave me a little note here and let me know of your favorite so I can try it. In the meantime, if you’re in the market for a new yummy one (and really, who isn’t?), give June Jacobs Spa Collection Lip Renewal ($22, junejacobs.com) a kiss. It’s moisturizing, shiny, but not greasy, and pleasant smelling. Even use it to top your lipstick. It’s a goodie.

–Angelique

I’ve sung the praises of Pantene on this blog before. And though I loathe repeating myself, I have to tell you all about the magic that is Pantene Pro-V Expressions line. It is a set of shampoo and conditioners for color treated hair. They use new liquid crystal technology, and those liquid crystals are what help your strands to shine. I might sound like a commercial right now, but I brought the Blonde Expressions set home to try; ladies, I have not re-highlighted my brunette head in over 6 months and my dirty brown locks suddenly shone a bright blonde. It completely rejuvenated my color, and–most importantly–did not add an extra step to my routine. I think I’ll continue my lazy streak and skip the stylist for another month.

–Angelique

Hello my ladies! How are you all feeling? Fabulous, I hope. However, if you’re not I have the most fabulous pick-me-up. It comes in the form of a cream (or crème, if you’re fancy like that) blush: Face Stockholm Crème Blush in Rio ($23, facestockholm.com). It looks shockingly pink in its sleek silver case; the kind of pink that would send you running toward your nearest Clinique counter for a neutral girl-next-door antidote. But I swear, it’s totally wearable. On your skin it comes off a sheer, iridescent bubble gum. It has just the right amount of shine to give you a borderline disco glow, but not. Anyway, it’s gorgeous. Trust.

–Angelique

Loving Ms. Marilyn Monroe as I do, I just happen to have her little ditty, “We’re Havin’ A Heat Wave,” on loop in my head. It’s starting to get annoying, but I can’t help it–it’s so freaking hot here in NYC! These 90-plus degree days have run amok on my body. Not only am I sleep deprived (who can sleep in this heat?) and completely fatigued, but I’m also sunburned. I know, I know; I preach the importance of sunscreen and then go and do a thing like this. But I swear it was an accident; on Saturday, I went to watch a charity softball tournament and simply forgot to pack the SPF. I am an idiot, and am paying the price. If any of you ladies are regretfully in the same position as I, steer clear of heavy, fragranced lotions and slather on pure aloe vera. If you find a brand with Lidocaine–a numbing agent–well, that’s a bonus. Stay cool, girls!

–Angelique