Sexless in the City: Living with Mami
Life, Love & Relationships
Mami was a good girl from Los Naranjos in the Dominican Republic. She was the second of nine children, which means my abuela and abuelo were very, uh, loving. Being second in command, mami had many responsibilities growing up, including wiping…
Image is Everything Project Runway Recap: Episode 9
Fashion, Style
And then there were eight. We’re getting down to the nitty gritty on Project Runway, and the obvious weak links have mostly fallen by the wayside or runwayside—sorry, I couldn’t resist.We know it’s another team challenge this week…
What Women Want Project Runway Recap, Episode 8
Style, Trends
This week's Project Runway saw the remaining designers having to create clothing for...gasp!...normal-sized women!
Only nine designers are left and the competition's getting fiercer. But with last week’s major meltdowns and catfights…
Latina Magazine Quinceanera: 15 Big Name Celebs Attend the Party
Entertainment, Life
This month, Latina magazine celebrates it’s Quinceañera. And there is much to celebrate.
The magazine was founded by Christy Haubeggar in 1996, upon her graduation from Stanford Law School. The idea was born in one of her business courses,…
Boys and Wounds: A Cowboy's Guide to Raising Boys for Single Moms
Life, Love & Relationships
In her latest installment of "A Cowboy's Guide to Raising Boys," writer Alisa Valdes realizes it's time to toughen up a little.
It will come as little surprise to those who know me that I have long been just a tiny bit, well, over-reactive—especially…
Wig Shopping With My Son: First Stressed, Then Impressed
Beauty, StyleMy nine-year-old son recently begged me to go shopping and it wasn’t to buy Legos at his usual favorite toy store. Armed with $40 saved from birthday gifts, my inquisitive child instead wanted to go to Ricky's, a chain of beauty and make up…
Daisy Fuentes Debuts New Line at Fashion Week
Style, Trends
While many of us remember her as the veejay with rocking style and enviable hair, today she is a business mogul, designer, and a force in the fashion world. But throughout the evolution of Daisy Fuentes the veejay to Daisy Fuentes the brand,…
Former NYPD Cop & Cancer Survivor Educates Latinas
Life, Power Latina News
After more than 20 years with the New York Police Department, Patti Murrillo-Casa couldn’t wait to retire in 2008. She was finally going to join her husband, Freddie Casa, who had retired from the NYPD in 2007.
The plan was to take an…
Stretching Summer into Fall: The Frugal Fashionista Guide
Fashion, Style
If the deluge of magazine covers trumpeting numerous fall trends and must-haves has you considering going into debt for a new wardrobe or just giving in to style obsolescence—don’t despair. For the frugal fashionista, a few key pieces…