New For the Blogroll: Latinas You Should Meet in 2010
Lilliana Vazquez of Cheap Chicas
The Tiki Tiki loves connecting readers with writers, artists, news, entertainment y corazon. We like our bote lleno, you know.
So, to start 2010 off in the spirit of connecting Latinas to Latinas and Everyone Else in El Mundo, here are some blogs we’ve recently discovered and are loving. The writers are smart, talented and inspiring.
Just like our readers.
Muchas cosas buenas to all…and be sure to check out our blogroll. Each of these sites will be added so you can keep up with them easily.
Maceo Nafisah Cabrera Estévez is a Brooklyn-raised Cuban-American writer with heart and opinions. Her writing, published in a variety of publications, is lovely and lyrical and honest we are hoping she posts something new soon. Her blog is called Dripping River Water.
Lilliana Vazquez of Cheap Chicas is really no cheap chica. The Mexican and Puerto Rican stylist and reporter just knows you can get looks for less. And, her blog shows you how too. She has regular features like “Cheap or Chic” and “Look For Less” and there are regular links over to her picks on Shop Style, a new addiction for your style-seeking editor.
We like Liz over at It’s Unbeweavable. She’s a former make-up artist who does PR and marketing and makes us wish we were 26 again. Fashion, fun, honesty, with a little cursing on the side.
Erin of CaliVintage, is 26, a California girl, and lover of fashion and vintage. Go look at the pictures she takes of herself in outfits she styles and then go look at all the places around the Web where she has connected. Smart, modern girl. And, check out her giveaways, especially if you like vintage.
The description at Previously Owned is “A place for art, music, FASHION & Random Outrage.” We can get behind that, especially when it’s mainly cool fashion, Etsy finds, giveaways, and discount codes to high fashion. The site is owned by Yarin “Fi.” Figueroa of San Juan, Puerto Rico, who just opened a brick-n-mortar store by the same name on la isla.
At the Latina Beauty Blog, Claudia — a natural beauty — gives us the details about products and trends, especially as they apply to Latinas. We’re a fan of the categories that tell us which products are free of the scary and toxic chemicals.
Tracy Iglesias posts inspirations and reflections on her site, Ascending Butterfly. There are reminders to live in gratitude, aligning ourselves with our intentions, letting go. And, of course, giveaways.
Meet Jennifer from Mami 2 Mommy, a Peruvian New Yorker living in Georgia. We’ve met her, and she rocks it. Mothering, reviews, notes, sales, giveaways.
Clementina at Taza de Chocolate writes about comforting, traditional Mexican foods — just like Abuelita used to make. We love when she posts and we especially love her for this Mexican Paletas recipe.
Anamaris promises to add new themes to her blog, Chef it Yourself. Things like chef tips such as prepping techniques; dishes inspired by just three ingredients; photo posts; and foodie guest posts. Her recent recipes have been mouth-watering: Shrimp and Grits; her version of Pollo Loco and yes, Ham Biryani. She does clearly state her food love is all over the map. We like that.
Missy Diaz writes the Groovy Vegetarian, a site about vegetarianism and eco-friendly lifestyle. If you are thinking about giving up the lechon, visit Missy and get a glimpse of the community she’s created.
And, if you really want change from all those asados and cosas fritas, check out Miranda Martinez, who lost 66 pounds when she went raw vegan. She posts mainly to her Twitter stream, but you can find links to her other sites from there.
Claudia at Handmade Con Amor makes cool and beautiful stuff — clothes for herself, and her children. Sometimes, she gives you instructions. The pictures on her site are warm and colorful and after a visit there, we wish we knew her. Her blog is written in English and Spanish.
Do you like looking at artists’ web pages? Getting inspiration, deals and freebies? We do too. Go meet Valentina Ramos, a Venezuelan living in Miami. Her art is beautiful and happy and fun. She also was kind enough to offer a free 2010, downloadable calendar called “This Will be My Year.”
So, here’s to a great 2010, with lots of love and new amigas…
(Special thanks to the sites, Blogadera and Blogs by Latinas for always keeping us in the loop).
thanks Carrie for sharing this list! I’m looking forward to reading every single one of this blogs, I will start today!
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Carrie what an incredible list (and no, I’m not just saying that because I am on it!). I have visited each blog featured and follow (where there was availability to do so via Google or Facebook Networked Blogs). It’s been amazing reading, so many different focuses and styles. And I’ve gotten lost in the writing. I’ve also tried to connect with each blogger on Twitter as well. I will be posting a link to this article on my blog tomorrow! Muchisimas Gracias!
Wow! I´m honored! Thanks so much for mentioning me!!!!! (just in case, I´m emotionally jumpin up n´ down right now) I´ll be peeking into all the other blogs you mentioned (I see there´s another peruvian chica like me out there too!) Gracias de corazón! Clau
Hey, Carrie:
Very cool of you to include me (and my blog) on your list. Appreciate it. And i’m off to check out some of the other guys and gals.
Cheers,
Missy
GroovyVegetarian.com
p.s. Nice blog.
Ay Bendito! Que honor! Un millon de gracias for the mention! I’m so excited about this, I feel exactly like actors do when there names are called at the Oscars.
It looks like awesome company too, can’t wait to get to know the other bloggers.
Thanks again!
Anamaris
Nenas, glad all are happy. I was happy to find you!
You really are an amazing group…and I’ve got yet another list working of more amazing Latina writers…
Nice company.
Super Cool list! Thanks you so much.
Happy New Year!!!
“A Latina to Watch”–Dios mio de mi vida–que honor!
An honor, indeed, but I cannot accept it without giving credit to my inspiracion, my mama, a great woman, great cook and friend.
May you all cherish your abuelitas and their irreplaceable recetas.
Gracias for all the info on mas blogeras latinas. Some I already read and love, but many I had not heard of…I will definitely be paying a visit to all. So exciting.
btw- Carry I got your “azucar” t for christmas and I am soooo loving it, I also got one for my best friend and she won’t take it off. lol
Thank you so much for including me on this list! I am honored and excited to learn more from the other blogeras.
con mucho amor cubano,
Maceo Nafisah
Wonderful list! Excited to visit these pages! Gracias!
OH wow! I had not seen this until now!
I am honored and flattered (and blushing!)
Currently browsing the other latina blogs as well! haha
Thanks soooo much!
WOW! What an amazing post! I’m a proud latina & I’m glad that there are a bunch of lovely latina bloggers out there! CALIVINTAGE: always a fan!
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