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April 6, 2018April 20, 2021

Featured Fashionista: Rose Ferreira

What do you like about being Latina?

It’s the best of both worlds! I’ve been in the USA and Mexico for equal parts of my life and it’s amazing knowing both cultures and languages.

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

That I almost dedicated my life to classical dance, I studied ballet for almost 20 years and I loved it.

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

I like colors! But red is not my fave. You see a lot of yellows and pinks, I also have this obsession with denim jackets.

What trends are big in your city?

My current city is not very fashionable (yet) but I like how they style their cowgirl boots with their summer outfits such as rompers, dresses and shorts.

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

I like the fresh style of Margot Robbie and I also like to see Morgan Stewart and Rosie Huntington.

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

I have a lot of favorite labels, my classic favorite is Chanel. I love tweeds and pearls in contemporary styles. Zadig & Voltaire are two of my top brands.

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

I want to solidify my blogging and influencer community at @bloggingSATX and Café Con Ellas Tv, I want to launch my capsule collection and also a children’s book that I have dedicated to my son Papos (autistic).

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April 4, 2018April 20, 2021

Featured Fashionista & Beauty Guru: Daniela Rios

What do you like about being Latina?

I love that I have two different cultures embedded in me. I can show my Latina side and show people what it means to be Mexican and all the great traditions we have.

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

Ah I'm terrible at this! Hmm.. I have a crazy phobia to any meat that is canned or processed. You could not get me to eat a hot dog, ham, spam, or any sort of meat that has been grinded up into something else. I think it's the nastiest thing ever.

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

I used to only wear black to go with my Instagram theme, however, out of nowhere I have been into pink a lot and I love it! I tend to gravitate towards dresses, jumpsuits and rompers because you put one item on and have a whole outfit ready to go.

What trends are big in your city?

I feel like Texas catches on to trends at the end of their cycle, so I don't really see many here. I do think that everyone has their own style and we don't usually have a specific trend or way of dressing.

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

Rihanna, hands down. Although she is a singer I feel like her style is what matches mine the most. She can be girly, but most of the time she has a great street style and looks great in anything.

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

I love Balmain. I think anything Olivier creates is futuristic, strong, and makes you feel confident without being girly.

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

I see myself having a Mexican bakery of some sort. I have always wanted to be an entrepreneur, and what I do now allows me to do that. However, I am aware that trends and times change so social media may not be around forever, but humans always have to eat. So opening up a restaurant/coffee shop is a super important business venture that I hope to accomplish.

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April 3, 2018March 17, 2022

Featured Fashionista: Sara Paola

What do you like about being Latina?

I would say the temper, but my boyfriend cannot agree with me. I´m just kidding, the temperament is 'in famous' but I love being a 'Swedish' in a Latina body. I am very proud of my roots but I was adopted when I was little and have missed a lot of South American views on, for example, customs and traditions, etc. But I found my family two years ago in Colombia. So to me I'm a Latina with the best of two worlds.

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

I got pregnant when I was 16. Today I'm 32 years old and got two children. And my son turns 15 and my daughter turns 9 this year.

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

I work as a stylist for commercials, magazines and tv. I love color and my favorite is red. I love dresses. It is a smooth garment that fits all occasions and you can also dress up using various accessories. Dare to think outside your 'comfort zone' and play and match with color, shape and material.

What trends are big in your city?

Lots of garments in pastel tones and floral patterns, pants with crochet and knitted sweaters with trumpet sleeves. flat cap, high side slip pants and floral shoulder tops.

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

I'm not really much for designer clothes and I did´t have just one favorite. I like different brand i like is Zara, River Island, Gina Tricot and Rebecca Stella etc. I travel a lot and I like to find nice clothes in stores all over the world.

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

I love the look of Miss Universe Colombia Andrea Tovar. She has a very feminine and classical style. I'm also inspired by Instagram influencer Micheli Fernandes. I love her outfits.

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

Within five years, I'm married to my boyfriend, we want a third child and have lived in South America for half a year, who knows ... maybe we'll stay there or some where else. The world is big and in order to be discovered. We will continue to travel a lot as we have a common goal to visit most of the world's countries together. Both of our jobs allow us to have the world as our workplace. I want to reach out and inspire more people through my social media to travel and discover all the beautiful places in the world.

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April 2, 2018April 19, 2021

Featured Fashionista: Kelsey Kaplan

What do you like about being Latina?

I love everything about being Latina. I love the music, the food, the olive complexion…the list goes on. In addition, I think it brings out the “pitbull” in me. Only when I need it, of course! Speaking of, Pitbull is my favorite artist - dale!

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

When I splurge, it is almost always on an item from Gucci. I love that you can walk out of there with a timeless piece, or one that is super trendy. My black belt, for instance, will never go out of style. My velvet “belt bag” on the other hand…let’s just say fanny packs were not always “cool!”

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

This is a very hard question for me to answer because I am a LOVER of color. In fact, it makes me a happier person. With home décor I like to liven things up with pops of green/chartreuse and gold hardware. But when it comes to my closet, it depends on the season. Right now though I am on a kick for 50 shades of pink.

What is your favorite outfit in your closet?

My favorite outfit is one that I wore last September during New York Fashion Week. It is a sheer crop top and leather mini skirt number, topped with a tinsel fringe jacket. That is not a typo - tinsel fringe.

What is a good life lesson that you would like to share with others?

With regards to fashion, it bothers me when people say, “I love your outfit, but I could never pull it off.” I am a firm believer that you can wear whatever you want as long as you do it with confidence! Your confidence will always be your best accessory!

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

If I could live in Kourtney Kardashian’s closet, I would be the happiest fashionista on the planet. I adore her style. I love how she is sometimes edgy, and sometimes totally feminine. She also uses the same tricks that I do to lengthen the appearance of her petite frame. No one wears a crop top and high-waisted pants combo better than her!

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March 30, 2018April 12, 2021

Featured Fashionista: Sandra Vargas

What do you love about being Latina?

What I love about being Latina is that we're the total package!

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

Well, I'm a New Yorker so of course I like to dress in black...all the time. But if I can wear the same outfit everyday, it would be jeans, t-shirt and a blazer. You can wear that with any shoe and you have the perfect outfit!

What trends are big in your city?

Right now its still pretty cold so outerwear such shearlings and heavy wool coats are on trend but the "ugly sneaker" is starting to be seen a lot.

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

Its hard to choose one of my favorite actress's style. I'm a fan of several, Zoe Saldana, Jenifer Aniston and Zendaya

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

My favorite designer: the late Oscar de la Renta. His work was timeless and effortlessly chic. No matter what he designed it was perfect for any time period. Classic! Although he passed away, the fashion house continues to wow me with their looks.

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

In five years I hope to have accomplished several personal goals for my family and I but professionally, I will like to have a successful blog where I have an audience interested in what I have to say and wear.

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

What would surprise you about me is that I love playing video games. My favorites are old school games like Tetris, Super Mario Bros. and Zelda.

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March 29, 2018April 8, 2021

Featured Fashionista: Thaio Vasques

What do you love about being Latina?

Actually, being Latina is a blessing... That energy, vibe, and friendly personality make the difference. If I were born again I would love to be Latina for sure!

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

I feel weakness for the elderly, I can stop my car and help them to cross the street.

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

I don´t have a favorite color I love every color, but these days wearing yellow makes me feel happy.

What trends are big in your city?

In Panama, we have summer vibes the whole year because of the weather. So I would say something like Coachella style would be the trend for us. Nevertheless, there are many emerging designers all around Latin America that are becoming stronger with different styles.

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

May I talk about fashion bloggers?? Camila Coelho and Thassia Naves are my inspiration!!

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

I love Carolina Herrera for many reasons and her sophisticated style is awesome. She is another reason to be proud about being Latina!

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

Well, currently I´m working on my own clothing store so I hope in 5 years it becomes one of my biggest successes! And of course, I´d like to have the opportunity to work with important brands as a blogger that would be incredible. In the end, working on what I really love is my main goal.

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March 27, 2018February 1, 2021

Yani Romero

What are your favorite fashion trends?

San Francisco or the Bay Area, isn't often regarded to as a "fashionable" city, but I'd like to think that fashionistas like myself are changing that! In general there's a more relaxed vibe and weather can change in matter of minutes, so layering is a must! Lots of chic coats and denim pieces everywhere (Levi's was founded in SF after all!).

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

Although I tend to put myself out there quite frequently on social media, I am actually a complete introvert. I used to be painfully shy as a child, and slowly over the years have become more comfortable in my own skin. Once having found my voice, I've attempted to push myself to use it for good. Whether it be through inspiring women through style, being an agent of change and promoting social justice, or simply listening to a friend in need and offering heart-felt advice-- I've always stayed true to myself and voice! Fashion blogging has been a great way for me to overcome shyness while also following my passion!

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

I would love to say that black isn't my favorite, but i'd be lying! There's something so sleek and cool about it. While I do tend to wear a lot of black, I always find myself drawn to blush tones, anything from pastel pink to dusty rose, will always make me swoon. Outfits that takeover my closet? BIKER JACKETS, in every color!

"I love belonging to a culture that is so colorful and vivacious. Everything from its food to language to traditions are full of beauty and life. I love the sense of community/sisterhood that you automatically feel when interacting with other Latinas-- It's as if you're always running into long lost family members! I admire our inherent desire to fight for what we want, stand up for our beliefs, strong work ethic, and notion that giving up is never an option. I am incredibly proud of my Mexican heritage and will eternally feel blessed to belong to such an inspiring community. I am Latina, loud and proud!"

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

Alexander Wang always bring the perfect amount of edge, it's an all time favorite of mine.

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

I admire both Blake Lively and Jessica Alba's style. They're both authentic and effortless in what they wear. I'd say Olivia Palermo and Victoria Beckham are my true style icons!

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

I want to continue growing my fashion blog and establish my platform as a lifestyle influencer. Starting my own fashion brand or business has also been a dream and I wholeheartedly believe that working relentlessly towards your goals will bring you the results you want. I look forward to what the future holds, investing energy into my passions, and growing as an individual and with those I love as time evolves!

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March 26, 2018April 6, 2021

Featured Fashionista: Cynthia Aguirre

What do you love about being Latina?

I love being Latina because we are feminine, confident, homely, and caring. Also, I like my skin color.

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

I am very colloquial and sarcastic, good at making animal noises and I eat a lot!

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

Bright colors predominate my closet as well dresses, skirts, prints, all types of shoes, and countless accessories and varieties.

What trends are big in your city?

The city where I live likes always being on-trend, especially with accessories that can make a difference.

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

Carolina Herrera, because she always prefers bright colors, her designs are 100% feminine and she highlights the female figure really well.

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

Olivia Palermo, I love her way of always taking risks with elegance and style.

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

In 5 years I see myself being an adviser to clothing stores headed by people of Mexican descent. I hope to advise these stores to assure the vision of the designers and artists are represented properly.

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