P&G Orgullosa Living Fabulosa Event

Two weeks ago, I attended the Living Fabulosa event hosted by P&G Orgullosa. It was an event celebrating the "Nueva Latina". It featured a discussion panel with prominent Latinas such as Nina Terrero, Gina Rodriguez, Angie Martinez and Lilliana Vasquez.

America Ferrera for Cosmo For Latinas

The Fall/Winter issue of Cosmo For Latinas is available on newsstands and it features America Ferrera, the Hondurian-American actress that is famous for embracing her natural curves as well as for her talent onscreen. In this issue she talks about being raised as a Latina and being confident in your skin. Below are some bits from her interview. To get the whole interview, be sure to pick up an issue of Cosmo For Latinas!

On knowing the role of Betty on Ugly Betty was meant for her from the very beginning: “Anytime I walk into something apologetic or wondering if I’m good enough, I never get it. There’s a certain lack of ownership that people can detect. When I walk in and own it, that’s when I usually get it.”

On her daily struggle in an industry that breeds insecurity: “More often than not, I hate photos shoots and I hate being on the red carpet. I don’t think I’m very well equipped for the scrutiny or the pressure to be perfect, and I don’t think anyone really is.” She continues, “People are saying ‘We love you and love what you do,’ and you’re sitting there thinking, ‘I’m not skinny enough or pretty enough.’ It’s taken a lot of work to get over that.”

On her determination to inspire young woman to learn from her past mistakes: “How much time have I wasted on diets and what I look like? Take your time and your talent and figure out what you have to contribute to this world and get over what the hell your butt looks like in those jeans!”

Cosmo For Latinas Bloggers Breakfast

Macy's has a new campaign named "Brasil" featuring limited edition collections from several designers as well as makeup brands. This campaign is enriched with bright colors, and lots of sensual styles. Macy's in Herald Square collaborated with  Cosmo For Latinas for promotion of this collection and they invited several fashion and beauty bloggers for a sneak peek at some of the items. I was so excited to attend. I'm so glad that Latin culture is getting more known in the fashion and beauty world.

If you haven't picked up the Cosmo For Latinas Premiere issue, be sure to! Zoe Saldana is on the cover, a Dominicana! I enjoyed the issue a lot. It's nice to see things like bachata being mentioned in a mainstream magazine. I also loved the use of "Spanglish". Mixing Spanish phrases when I'm speaking English is something I do on a daily basis haha.

 Cosmo For Latinas editor-in-chief Michelle Mulligan

 Shiseido display: we all got matched with our shade and all got to keep a compact, yay!