The Political Awakening of a Fashion Power Player

The Political Awakening of a Fashion Power Player

NewsTaco November 3, 2016

*My pick for your lunch break read of the day. Where fashion and politics were destined to meet. VL By Jennifer S. Altman, The New York Times (6 minute read) American […]

How Much Money Must I Spend To Look “Feminine Enough”?

Mary Mata November 22, 2011

I often have anxiety when getting dressed in the morning. Mostly because there is often a fine and arbitrary line between figure-flattering, feminine clothing, and clothing that may be considered […]

Chicago Latino Fashion Week, Nov. 1 – 6

Mary Mata October 28, 2011

By Antonio Martinez Courtesy of www.OurTiempo.com Latino Fashion Week (LFW) is only Fashion Week, Nov. 1- 6, in the United States that was created to support the talent of local, national and […]

What Separates Latino Hipsters From The Rest?

Mary Mata October 25, 2011

Austin, Texas — First off, you may be asking yourself, “What is a hipster?” The answer is the type of difficult one that accompanies trying to distill cultural movements. But, […]

Chanclas: The Ultimate Summer Accessory

Mary Mata July 19, 2011

If you’re anything like me and my family, chanclas are a super important part of everyday life — especially during the hot summer months. And there are all manner of […]

Fashion Don’ts: Don’t Wear That!

Mary Mata July 7, 2011

This week’s post is devoted to the fashion trends I find 1) most entertaining, and 2) most hideous. As a quasi-expert with no real qualifications, I realize I have absolutely […]

Fall Fashion: Geometry, Earrings & Bright Colors

Mary Mata June 30, 2011

July is almost here, and, you guessed it, that means the fashion world is about to start whipping out their fall items soon. Let’s take a look at what that’ll […]

Stuck In Neutral — And Loving It!

Mary Mata June 23, 2011

Beiges, sands, ivory, oh my! We may not be in Kansas, but we’re certainly in neutral town. This summer, shades of neutral are in. Want a summer wardrobe, but bright […]

Espadrilles: European Style For Everyone!

Mary Mata June 16, 2011

Wish you were in Spain? Me too! Can’t afford it? Me neither! That’s all right, because this week Spain is coming to you. In the fourteenth century, the Catalonian Spanish started […]

Ditch Your Denim This Summer, Choose Chambray

Mary Mata June 9, 2011

It looks like denim, it may even smell like denim, but it’s not denim! Yet, like denim, chambray is a cotton fabric that is dyed light indigo. But unlike denim, […]