My Top 5 Summer Sandals

Well, Well. It may not seem like it but summer is upon us. 

We all have that one friend that does the transition ever so cool from boots to sneakers to sandals, you don't even notice. And then there is the other friend that is a little more drastic and takes it from wearing boots all the time to suddenly switches to sandals and only takes the off in october...to wear boots again.

SEE ALSO: Healthy Living : Sugar

And then there's people that turns the transition with a public issue. That's me. For the past weeks, I've come to notice that I only have closed shoes, high heels or sneakers. To add to the tragedy, they are ALL black. ALL. I mean all. 

So I for weeks been doing a survey of what's the best the market has to offer. I mean to be the spiritual guide to every lazy girl so you don't have to move your ass and you might actually like theses sandals for your summer.

My Top 5 Summer Sandals 

Golden Leather Sandals
ZARA

Molly Sandals
PARFOIS

Faux Suede Sandals
FOREVER 21

Raw Edge Leather Sandals
&OTHER STORIES

Purple & Pink Sandals
OYSHO

SEE ALSO: Healthy Living : Sugar

Weeks of study turns into this. I hope you guys like and find it useful for those who really love to get what you want without moving your ass. Aww that's so me. Visit our Pinterest or Instagram to keep up with us.

Your TopCrusher,

Alex

Couple crush: Gigi and Zayn

Let's talk about this "Wanton Weekend in Naples"!

Gigi Hadid and Zayn Malik are officially our couple crush for this week: how awesome do they look on their Vogue photoshoot by Mario Testino? The stylish model and the ex One Direction singer look like a match made in heaven!

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It's sexy, it's cute and it's even rock and roll...

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Got us thinking about how lame our Tuesday was, right? Or is it just me? 

I wish I had Mario Testino following me around and taking these pictures! 

Here's some music inspiration for your week as well:

It's a paradise and it's a war zone! 

Your TopCrusher,

Daniela 

Sports Illustrated Swimsuit 2016: now we're talking!

Remember when I said Ashley Graham is a major hottie and she totally deserved her place in the New York Fashion Week' runway? Well, I was definitely right. She is officially the first plus size model on the cover of Sports Illustrated Swimsuit and every woman on the planet has to approve and be proud of her! 

This is what the plus size model and body activist had to say on her instagram about the magazine's choice: "Truly speechless!!! This cover is for every woman who felt like she wasn't beautiful enough because of her size. You can do and achieve anything you put your mind to." 

And here's a sample of how great she looks:

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Beautiful, sexy and real: now we're talking!

Ashley is changing the fashion industry and I believe we need more of that. It's time to stop this sick and cruel obsession with weight, with sizes, with false and delusional perfection.  I invite you to listen to her TED talk and learn something about body diversity and self acceptance:

"I felt free, once I realized I was never going to fit the narrow mold that society wanted me to fit in. I was never going to be perfect enough for an industry that defines perfection from the outside in, and that's okay."

I think she said it all, right?

Your TopCrushser,
Daniela

Plus is Equal

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Have you met Ashley Graham? She is definitely my crush for this month! This beauty is an American model from Nebraska and also a "body activist" who is trying to change the way the fashion industry works. 

I've heard of Ashley the first  when she staged a plus size show in the latest New York  Fashion Week, which showcased her lingerie designs for plus size retailer Addition Elle. 

First of all: the lingerie was a-ma-zing.

Secondly: she absolutely rocked it! I mean.. After all, there's a reason why the hashtag was #IamSizeSexy! I loved everything, but most of all, I love that she has what most women lack the most: confidence.

It's time for people to understand that sexy doesn't have to be skinny and all body types are equally beautiful and deserve to be loved. It's not the first time I post about this subject, as I feel that women are still being judged and put into boxes of skinny/beautiful or fat/ugly based on their weight and this is extremely unfair and unreal. 

Again, I believe that at the end of the day we should be worried, not about the number on the scale, but about the fact that we're striving for a healthy lifestyle based on real standards that show us gorgeous women.  

Your TopCrusher,

Daniela 

I'd Rather Be at Coachella...

California. Music. Arts. 

When the sun sets over the Coachella Valley. The view from the ferris wheel. The good vibes and the cool fashion trends.

The Cochella Valley Music and Arts Festival is definitely on my bucket list. What about yours Crushers?

I'd rather be at Coachella...
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Your TopCrusher,

Dúnia 

Portuguese hot stuff: Cristiano Ronaldo for Sacoor Brothers

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Just in case you haven´t noticed, this blog is entirely written by three Portuguese babes... So, logically, at some point, we would have to bring the Portuguese hotness to the table! 

It's no novelty that the soccer player Cristiano Ronaldo, as known as CR7, is our sports' pride and golden boy. I personally believe that he worked a lot to get to where he is and he certainly deserves the compliments!

Also, because he is a very ambitious and demanding person, he decided that his hotness alone wasn't enough, so he chose the major Russian hottie Irina Shayk to be his girlfriend. *high five*

As he is one of the most valuable players worldwide, everything he touches or represents turns to gold immediately: this is the power of the marketing and advertising brains! He already gave his image to companies like Nike, Tag Heuer, Armani, Clear, Jacob & Co., among many others, including his own brand, CR7. He is a great ambassador for any brand, and those who can buy his face next to their logo should be happy to pay.

Contrary to what's usual, he is not showing his abs on this new campaign for the Portuguese brand Sacoor Brothers, and he looks classy as hell. This is kind of a Mr. Grey thing, but he looks like a boss, and I bet this suit and tie will sell out across their national and international stores.

See, I don't want to be biased, but clearly, my country has some hot stuff.

Your TopCrusher,
Daniela

New year, new parties

Some inspiration for the first party of 2015, we think you should

shine bright like a diamond!

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Glitter:

1. A sparkling or glistening light.
2. Brilliant or showy, often superficial attractiveness.

Let's do this! 

Your TopCrusher,

Daniela

Christmas wish nº1: the Cartier Panthère Collection

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I'm absolutely in love with this Panthère Ring by Cartier!

According to Cartier's website "the Maison's emblematic panther, first leaped into the world of Cartier jewelry in 1914. Louis Cartier was a pioneer in taming the legendary creature and his associate Jeanne Toussaint went on to make magnificent use of the icon. The panther has since inspired a timeless and elegant collection of jewelry and timepieces that show the multiple facets of the animal that can be at times bold, regal or sensual."

I'm 110% sure, it would look so pretty on my hands, it's on my imaginary Christmas wish list already! Maybe my imaginary sheikh friend can buy me one.. or the whole collection!

You can watch this ring and other beautiful jewelry on the film below:

Your TopCrusher,
Daniela

Plus size Pirelli!

Every year Pirelli presents us with a brand new calendar full of beauties in it. This year, the brand decided to invite the plus size model Candice Huffine to be part of it. I don't really like or agree with the term "plus size" as I believe that they are only "normal size" people, but I really applaud this choice!

Fist of all, take a look at the photographs, she's gorgeous! And second, I believe that this kind of choices will make a difference on the beauty stereotypes that rule the fashion world nowadays. Things are starting to change: skin and bone is not the only kind of beautiful we appreciate. I'm waiting to see the outcome but I'm sure Candice will rule the place!

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Plus size? Plus awesome.

Your TopCrusher,
Daniela

It's Monday, be fierce!

We know it's Monday, and it's not easy to start the week! You're so close to your holidays that you can almost feel the sand on your toes and the sun on your skin! It's not an easy task to work with this hot sun outside and the pictures of beautiful people on Facebook! So, just be fierce and conquer this week like the badass we know you are! 

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Also, here's my soundtrack for the week, I hope you enjoy it!

Your TopCrusher,
Daniela

The first tattoo

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I recently did my first tattoo and it was a very interesting experience for me. There is a feeling of freedom, of doing something to your body, like embellishing it, that I really enjoyed. Of course, there are always very distinct opinions about tattoos: there are those who love them, who would cover their bodies with ink (it will depend on the courage), and there are those who would never even get a needle close to their bodies.

Well, people are entitled to have an opinion, as long as they don’t judge anyone because they have ink on their body. In Portugal, some of these conceptions about people with tattoos being rebels or outlaws or something worse is slowly disappearing. I believe that having a tattoo won’t undermine your chances of getting the job, or of looking like the nice polite person you are, but this will certainly depend on the eyes – and mentality - of the other person evaluating you.

The thing that got me thinking was my concern with the fact that my tattoo would have to be done somewhere where it might be seen, but not too much. I waited 10 years to do it, and when I finally decided, I was still thinking that it could be a mistake. Yeah… I’m obviously the most rebellious person ever!

Anyway, I don’t have any regrets until today. Because it is very small, it didn't hurt either, I was having a perfectly normal and pleasant conversation while I was tattooed. But my advice is: do something that you see yourself enjoying in ten or twenty years. Start with something small, like an experiment, and then move on to the big one!

Your TopCrusher,

Daniela 

Dirty Diane

I'm like Vogue.

Every month or so, I find someone that makes me freak out over her coolness.

This time, I have found Diane Kruger.

Oh lord! Have you seen the way Diane Kruger pulls off wearing the coolest combinations ever? She's one of the few that can wear Channel and a sailor cap and still look cool enough to get girls and boys attention. She is such a class act that she has, indeed, a fashion following.

Diane Kruger was born on July 15th, like the cool people are
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Despite what you may think there's no army of hairdressers or stylists to decide what she is wearing or to make sure her face doesn't fall off. No, she does it like the rest of us, simple peasants, she dresses herself. And maybe that's the key to her coolness. Kruger has a voice, an identity and it shows.

"I think woman dress for other woman, let's be honest", Diane Kruger says it bluntly. The German star said recently in a interview to mytheresa.com that when she started off she relied on a stylist :"As my confidence grew, I started to dress my self because they all look the same and I didn't want to look like everybody else".And that's was her best decision, because Diane has an unique and refreshing sense of fashion. 

Diane Kruger is 37 and a cool child at heart.

Your TopCrusher,
Alex

Is Photoshop killing us softly?

"Kiling us softly" is a very interesting video about the effects of Photoshop and advertising images on our confidence and, ultimately, on the society we live in. But why do women keep buying the idea that they will achieve this absolutely unreal and flawless appearance? The truth is nobody is that perfect.

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Let's face it:

Like they say, we're just setting ourselves for failure. We're losing "time, energy and money" trying to reach something that is not going to happen... Sorry ladies! 

I also loved the fact that they quote the supermodel Cindy Crawford who said "I wish I looked like Cindy Crawford". 

Well, this just says it all, doesn't it?

Your TopCrusher,

Daniela

Kit Harington for Jimmy Choo: Jon Snow knows everything!

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Jimmy Choo chose Game of Thrones' Kit Harington to be the face of their new men's collection and this was the outcome. What do you think? Still cool and relaxed - this was the attitude they were looking for - but in a preppy way. In short words: it's not "beyond the wall" suitable wardrobe material.

If you have a crush on Kit like we do, take a look at this full video and enjoy the British actor without an armor for a change!

Your TopCrusher,
Daniela