Featured Fashionista: Lourdes Tena














Lourdes Tena
Lourdes Tena
What’s something about you that people would be surprised to know?

Mainly 2 things. First is, I worked in the automotive industry for 8 years. I was part of the planning and marketing team and I loved it. I have a crush on cars, it is the first thing I look at when I arrive to a new country and I always keep track of what’s new in the car industry. The second thing is that I lived in Seoul and Shanghai for 1 year respectively. First time I went alone was with my previous job (a car company) and for the second time I went with my husband for his work assignment (also in the automotive sector).

What is your favorite brand/designer? What do you like about that brand?

Manolo Blahnik: How he gets inspired even by the most insignificant thing in nature. I love his shoes, they are feminine yet so powerful

  • Zac Posen: His way to work with fabrics makes it look so easy. The movement and elegance of his dresses are my #wardrobegoals.

  • Carolina Herrera: 2 words, timeless elegance.


What are your favorite colors that make up most of your closet?

Lately white and pink, but you’ll find any tone that is vibrant, colorful and vivid.

What trends are big in your city?

Gingham, metallic items such as shoes and bags, flower prints and colorful tassels everywhere.

 

Lourdes Tena
Lourdes Tena
Lourdes Tena
What is your favorite outfit in your closet?

A basic piece transformed into something totally different when you add a statement piece or accessory.

Where do you see yourself in 5 years and what are your goals?

Before I started my blog, I already followed a blogger that has constantly grown during the past years, Chriselle Lim. I do not only love her style and character, but also her smooth transition from a blogger to an entrepreneur. Her work is very professional in each campaign she does, she already leads a big team that creates amazing and original content and all of that achieving a very acceptable work-life balance. I have really learned from her and she has been a motivation to make my content even better. I hope my blog/Youtube channel can lead to that same results. 

Lourdes Tena
Lourdes Tena

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Featured Model: Estefania Muñoz








Estefania Muñoz
Estefania Muñoz
What do you like about being Latina?

The variety in beauty of Latina women. The versatility, elegance and naturalness.

What’s something about you that people would be surprised to know?
 I do not like makeup (haha) unless I have to use it. I love being natural.


What are your favorite colors and outfits that make up most of your closet?

The black and white are the protagonists of my wardrobe! I love to combine it with other colors. Shorts and jeans are essential for my day to day.

What trends are big in your city?

My city has warm weather, so comfort is first, in terms of trend, transparencies and skirts are in style. They are a hit in Pereira.

What is your favorite brand/designer? What do you like about that brand?

Valentino Garavani because it is an elegant brand that at the same time can be irreverent and offer very personalized styles. I love the freshness and modernity in each design.

Estefania Muñoz
Estefania Muñoz
Estefania Muñoz
Which actresses or models do you believe have the best style?

I love the style of Camila Coelho , former Miss Universe Ximena Navarrete and Victoria's Secret angel Izabel Goulart.

Where do you see yourself in 5 years and what are your goals?

Recognized as a woman who represents her county in the best way possible and working on a brand of my own that will employ Colombians and that I can position on an international scale. 

Estefania Muñoz
Estefania Muñoz

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Featured Model: Oriana Durán 

Oriana Durán












Oriana Durán
Oriana Durán
What do you like about being Latina?

I love it! Latinas are very versatile and colorful with fashion. It does not bother us to show our figure so showing something more is always an option. We can wear winter or summer clothes with the same attitude. We are happy, fun, warm, affectionate, cooperative and winners. I love being Latina.

What’s something about you that people would be surprised to know?
I am very reserved and I usually suffer from stage fright, people would be surprised to know this because I am dedicated to modeling and beauty contests where the main requirement is not to be afraid of the public. Well, in my case I am afraid of the public, but every public exhibition I do is done with love and that allows me to control my fear. So do not limit yourself, overcome fears and continue.


What are your favorite colors and outfits that make up most of your closet?

When dressing up my first option are jeans and a basic black or white blouse which saves me immediately in times I scrambling around. When I dress with confidence it takes me more time to choose each garment and combine, my favorite looks are those of winter such as sweaters and booties. And speaking of colors I like them all but the ones I use most are the colors: black, white, gray, blue, vinotinto, beige, magenta, red and green.

What trends are big in your city?

In my city there is tropical and beach climate so the trends here are bathing suits and beachwear. Variety of colors and many accessories that match swimwear such as hats and blouses.

 

Oriana Durán
Oriana Durán
Oriana Durán
What is your favorite brand/designer? What do you like about that brand?

GUCCI, I definitely love their combinations and sublime style.

Which actresses or models do you believe have the best style?

I'm a fan of Alessandra Ambrosio, Izabel Goulart and Candice Swanepoel. I think they have perfect style.

Oriana Durán
Oriana Durán

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Featured Model: Laura Muro












Laura Muro
Laura Muro
What do you like about being Latina?

The rhythm that we have in our blood, we are passionate, and have curves and sexiness.

What’s something about you that people would be surprised to know?
Well for a Latin woman I’m always on time I guess I get that from my German side .


What are your favorite colors and outfits that make up most of your closet?

My favorite color is black. I don't really like light colors, black is what I wear most of the time. Otherwise red suits me well Outfits I have are a mix of everything but mostly street style.

What trends are big in your city?

London is a huge Metropolis so there are many different trends at the moment. I guess the biggest is copying the Kardashian’s lol 

What is your favorite brand/designer? What do you like about that brand?

Well the brand I wear most of the time is Zara, I like that they have classic styles but always follow new trends as well. My favorite designer at the moment is Gucci, I love their bags

Laura Muro
Laura Muro
Laura Muro
Which actresses or models do you believe have the best style?

Uff there are too many but I like Riri's style. She’s always on fleek hehe, she knows how to dress for any scene, in a provocative way.

Where do you see yourself in 5 years and what are your goals?

I would like to be a supermodel and have my own fashion brand where I paint vintage jackets.

Laura Muro
Laura Muro

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Featured Fashionista: Evlyn Huayek











Evlyn Huayek
Evlyn Huayek
What do you like about being Latina?

I LOVE everything about being latina. Our culture, our food, our family ties, and our incredible love for life! We carry happiness within us & life just seems much more simpler when you are born in a latin country for some reason!

What’s something about you that people would be surprised to know?
I would like to travel the world with one bag ONLY.


What are your favorite colors and outfits that make up most of your closet?

I love boho vibes. Anything thats comfortable and feminine! I LOVE to wear loose-fitting, colorful, flowy dresses. They are just so easy to wear and they give you this chic effortless look and if you are traveling they don't take a lot of space. You will ALWAYS find a leather jacket in my closet. It is such a timeless piece of clothing that will never go out style and can be easily pair with anything in your wardrobe. I also like jean jackets for the same reason, and a good pair of Levis jeans is a must! I love colors!

What trends are big in your city?

In Los Angeles, a leather jacket is always a good idea. In Bogota, I would say a pair of Stan Smiths since you walk quite a lot. These two items will go with anything!

What is your favorite brand/designer? What do you like about that brand?

I love Club Monaco, Madewell, Free People and Banana Republic. They all have casual wear that can be easily dress up or dress down.

Evlyn Huayek
Evlyn Huayek
Evlyn Huayek
Which actresses or models do you believe have the best style?

Jessica Alba & Alessandra Ambrosio.

Where do you see yourself in 5 years and what are your goals?

I would like to make a difference in this world, show the love of God to others, and travel the world.

Evlyn Huayek
Evlyn Huayek

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Featured Fashionista: Desirée Velásquez













Desirée Velásquez
Desirée Velásquez
What do you like about being Latina?

I love the warmth of Latino culture. As Latinos, we typically give besos or big hugs upon meeting. I just love that! It makes people feel welcomed and included. That same warmth transcends into our music and food, both of which bring people together.

What are your favorite colors?
Blue. Although I wear a lot of darks and neutrals, I've been loving to wear red.


What are your favorite brands?

Favorite places to shop are Zara, Nordstrom and Asos. My current favorite brands are Gucci and Salvatore Ferragamo.

What is your favorite style?

I'm not sure that I have a favorite. I love to mix and match different styles. Overall, I love European street style that has a fashion edge, but isn't overly trendy.

What are the 5 items you always carry in your purse? 

Phone, Kat Von D concealer, small perfume roller, hair tie, debit card and lipstick.

Desirée Velásquez
Desirée Velásquez
Desirée Velásquez
Who was your role model growing up and how does that influence who you are today?

My biggest role model growing up was my mami. She's such a hard worker. She's independent. She's resourceful. She's beautiful. She's strong. I am who I am today because of her, her love and her support.

What is your favorite Latino Dish?

My favorite Puerto Rican dish is pasteles (to be followed with a cold Malta Goya).

What is your favorite thing to do?

I love to get dressed up to go out to eat with friends and family.

Desirée Velásquez
Desirée Velásquez

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Featured Model: Cibeles Díaz

Cibales Diaza










Cibeles Diaz
Cibeles Diaz
What do you like about being Latina?

My culture is so beautiful, my country is one of the beauty’s of the world and the food and the people that’s why I like being a Latina.

What’s something about you that people would be surprised to know?
I have I lot of experience in fashion and I love being a model for every opportunity.


What are your favorite colors and outfits that make up most of your closet?

My favorite color is ocean water and my favorite things from my closet are jeans and jackets.

What is your favorite brand/designer? What do you like about that brand?

IMy favorite designer is Coco Chanel. I like the elegance and the special things that they put on the clothes.

Cibeles Diaz
Cibeles Diaz
Cibeles Diaz
Which actresses or models do you believe have the best style?

My favorite models are Gisele Bündchen, Adriana Lima and Kendall Jenner .

Where do you see yourself in 5 years and what are your goals?

My goals are to have my own brand with my name, be a famous international model and be a good representation of Latino talent.

Cibeles Diaz
Cibeles Diaz

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Featured Fashionista: Vanessa Espinoza-Luna

Vanessa Espinoza-Luna








Vanessa Espinoza
Vanessa Espinoza
What do you like about being Latina?

Everything! I enjoy being a part of a culture that embraces strong family values, traditions, and celebrates with delicious foods, vibrant sounds of music and colorful detailing! I enjoy being able to understand more than one language, allowing me to expand my relationships outside of the U.S. Another reason why I love being Latina, is because we are so unique from any other culture. We come in all shapes, sizes, color tones, and have beautiful exotic features. We take pride in hard work, and recognize it through the example most of our parents or grandparents have demonstrated.

What’s something about you that people would be surprised to know?
I think there are several things actually, haha. I hold a Masters degree in Public Health (MPH) focusing on Health Policy and Management from Texas A&M Health Science Center. During my time in graduate school, I made the initiative to raise money to help me complete my internship abroad in Cochabamba, Bolivia for 2 months. Yes, I lived there for 2 months in a very impoverished area where I learned a lot about myself. Such a great experience living in a third world country! Lastly, months shortly after I returned to the states from Bolivia, I took a leap of faith and moved to Dallas with only a savings account and no job. I secured a job 2 months later and the rest is history! Best decision that changed my life.


What are your favorite colors and outfits that make up most of your closet?

The color that makes up most of my closet is black, followed by navy blue, then white/beige, and tans/nuetrals. I do have pops of red, fuscia, bright blue, pinks, and some print styles in the mix!

What trends are big in your city?

Currently for Spring are bamboo handbags, lace and off the shoulder tops, jumpsuits or rompers, colorful prints and stripes, pearl detailed slide sandals, and white nail polish!

What is your favorite brand/designer? What do you like about that brand?

I love several! What quickly comes to mind are, Gianni Bini as a designer and Topshop as a brand. I love Gianni Bini because the styles are always so chic, yet feminine. I do find some cuts to be a little edgy, but nonetheless they are made for a feminine silhouette. Topshop, in my opinion, is always on trend and many times fashion forward. I enjoy pushing myself outside my comfort zone with Topshop as I enjoy seeing when a style that I would of never tried before actually work very well.

Vanessa Espinoza
Vanessa Espinoza
Vanessa Espinoza
Which actresses or models do you believe have the best style?

While I think many models and actresses have amazing style, I most associated myself with Zoe Saldana because of her tall and thin stature. A lot of things she wears, I can see myself wearing or at least her body type is almost similar. I also love her fearless personality!

Where do you see yourself in 5 years and what are your goals?

In 5 years at a personal level, my goals are to have done some traveling to certain places on my bucket list before starting a family. As for being a blogger/influencer, I know in 5 years my knowledge and work in this industry will grow. I take my blog work very seriously, which is why I am working hard to continue to work with brands that completely fit my lifestyle and where I can create excitement to share with my network I also currently oversee the DFW Latina Bloggers group, and therefore I hope by then to have created an environment where brands start reaching out to network with some of the girls in the group for collaborative opportunities. I enjoy helping people and seeing anyone become successful brings me great joy, especially in knowing I had a hand in their success.

Vanessa Espinoza
Vanessa Espinoza

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Estefania Ornelas












What are your favorite fashion trends?

One of the trends that are big in my city are the large and huge earrings! I love these types of earrings that are gigantic because I feel it is a different way to combine your outfits! You can put on something super basic and for that fashion touch you put on a pair of some big earrings, and boom, outfit love! I love big earrings, they are works of art!

Estefania Ornelas in New York
Estefania Ornelas with sunglasses
What’s something about you that people would be surprised to know?

Something that people would probably be surprised to know about me is that I am very grumpy, I get angry very easily, and I feel that this is something that they would be surprised to know because I always project a very happy person in my networks. That doesn't mean I'm not a happy person, Obviously I am. I’am a very cheerful and friendly person who always laughs at everything, but I do not project my grumpy side.

What are your favorite colors and outfits that make up most of your closet?

My favorite colors are black and gold, but to dress I love black, red, mustard yellow, gold, navy blue, and white. I really like to wear black and black is the one that predominates in my closet, but I always try to give my outfits a touch of color, “a pop of color." I love bright colors and combining “neutral” or basic pieces, with colorful or rare things that draws attention. I’m fascinated by rare and different things, because in my opinion those are the most original that will make your outfits be unique!

"Everything about being a Latina makes me proud. Latinos are characterized by the love we have for our roots, our family, our culture and everything that represents us. I love that I was born in a Latin community, I love that we are very close and that we always support each other, that we have a beautiful culture full of traditions, life, knowledge, colors, music and more. We have a wide variety of delicious dishes, music of different genres, parties and traditions that are full of life and magic, among a thousand other things. We are the most cheerful, warm, kind and caring people in the world. I love that we are very hardworking and we are always looking for a way to move forward. I just love being a Latina, but what I like the most, is that despite the bad things that we are living or have, we always see the positive side and we have a lot of passion and pride for who we are."

Estefania Ornelas with sunglasses
Estefania Ornelas beige top
Estefania Ornelas jeans
What is your favorite brand/designer? What do you like about that brand?

One of my favorite brands I think would be Moschino, simply because of its authenticity. As I said before, I like different and unique things, Moschino has a different style but they know how to make it work so it can look cool, fashion, trendy, and unique! I’m just a huge fan of that brand, it is so stylish! Among other of my favorite brands that inspire me are Gucci, YSL, Channel, and Kate Spade.

Which actresses or models do you believe have the best style?

I think that of the persons that have the best style is Negin Mirsalehi. She is a model/influencer that to my taste, she has one of the best styles of all. I love her fashion sense and how she combines her clothes. Another one that inspires me a lot is Micah Gianneli, she is a style Influencer and she dresses beautifully, elegant, different, stylish and has unique sense of fashion. She always looks so flawless and simply just a great inspiration for fashion lovers like me.

Where do you see yourself in 5 years and what are your goals?

I could not exactly say how I look myself in 5 years, since I do not even know what I'll be doing in 6 months, but I certainly have goals that i would like to accomplish in this 5 years, among those goals are finishing school and graduate as a Industrial Designer, grow in my YouTube channel, grow as a person and learn from my mistakes but the most important goal for me would be to be happy! I have had many obstacles in my life that for me “to be happy” has not been an easy thing to achieve, but in life you always have to fight, if you fall get up again, learn from your falls. My number one goal in 5, 10, 15, 25, 40 years and for the rest of my life is to be happy.

Estefania Ornelas sunglasses
Estefania Ornelas dress

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