Nicole Young, Author at HipLatina

9 Popular Cocktails that Originated in Latin America

Nicole YoungSeptember 28, 2022

by Nicole YoungSeptember 28, 20220391

In honor of Latinx Heritage Month we’re looking at some of the popular cocktails that originated throughout Latin America. Enjoy a little piece of Mexico with a classic margarita or imagine you’re on the beach in Puerto Rico with a...

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15 Latinx Movies About Our History and Culture You Need to Watch

Nicole YoungSeptember 20, 2022

by Nicole YoungSeptember 20, 202202604

Movies can entertain but can also educate and despite the lack of Latinx representation in Hollywood, there are several powerful films that showcase our stories and history. Films like the beloved Coco which centered on Dia de Muertos in Mexico...

Fashion

10 Latina-Owned Tees that Celebrate Our Cultura

Nicole YoungSeptember 13, 2022

by Nicole YoungSeptember 13, 202202121

When it comes to la cultura, some of us love to represent it through fashion. Some of our most beloved Latina-owned brands like Badass x Bonita, Hija de tu Madre, and Jen Zeano Designs sell empowering tees celebrating us and...

Culture

9 Fun Facts about Fruits Indigenous to Latin America

Nicole YoungAugust 30, 2022August 30, 2022

by Nicole YoungAugust 30, 2022August 30, 202201736

Fruits like açaí and pitaya are indigenous to Latin America and though they’ve been trending recently in the U.S. they’ve been a part of our diets for centuries. Fruits like açaí berries have been eaten by Indigenous people in Brazil ...

Lifestyle

10 Afro-Latina Owned Lifestyle Brands to Treat Yourself To

Nicole YoungAugust 24, 2022August 24, 2022

by Nicole YoungAugust 24, 2022August 24, 202203290

Latinas represent 40 percent of all Latinx-owned businesses and the number of Latina-led employer firms has grown 20 percent within the last five-year period of data available, according to Latinas in Business Inc. Additionally, Black female-led businesses represent nearly 2.7...

Lifestyle

Reset and Relax with These 9 Latinx Wellness Retreats

Nicole YoungAugust 19, 2022

by Nicole YoungAugust 19, 202202760

It’s good to reset your mental and physical health and sometimes you need more than a 10 minute meditation session or an hour long Zumba class. Making a real, healthy change would require you to get rid of bad habits...

Lifestyle

Back To School Checklist: 10 Latinx-Owned Items You Need This Year

Nicole YoungAugust 15, 2022August 15, 2022

by Nicole YoungAugust 15, 2022August 15, 202202460

Back to school season is upon us and part of prepping is shopping for clothes and supplies. Markers, pens, pencils, notebooks, and all those other necessities are exciting and give us and our chiquitos a boost of encouragement to start...

Beauty

9 DIY Avocado Beauty Recipes to Add to Your Beauty Regimen

Nicole YoungJuly 29, 2022

by Nicole YoungJuly 29, 202203417

Avocados are one of our favorite foods to enjoy as a dip, on some tacos, or even in a salad. But avocados aren’t just a delicious addition to our diets, they’re actually very beneficial for our skin, hair, and overall...

News and Entertainment

8 Latinx Friendships that are #BestieGoals for International Friendship Day

Nicole YoungJuly 28, 2022July 29, 2022

by Nicole YoungJuly 28, 2022July 29, 202202526

Your mejor amiga is everything to you and can be a lifeline when times get tough and celebs are no different. In honor of International Friendship Day on July 30 we’ve rounded up some of our favorite friendships featuring Latinx...

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‘Halftime’ Gives Us 8 More Reasons to Love Jennifer Lopez

Nicole YoungJuly 15, 2022

by Nicole YoungJuly 15, 202203059

Jennifer Lopez is a multi-talented icon who has been working in entertainment for decades but only recently did she gives fans a look behind the curtains. She came into the music scene with the release of her debut studio album,...

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6 Fun Facts About Micheladas, the Iconic Cocktail from Mexico

Nicole YoungJuly 13, 2022July 15, 2022

by Nicole YoungJuly 13, 2022July 15, 202204225

A Michelada is a refreshing ice cold beer with a squeeze of fresh lime juice and a dash of salt with a splash of hot sauce and tomato juice. The popularity of this Mexican cocktail has grown across Mexico and...

Lifestyle

8 Stunning Airbnbs in Latin America You Need to Check Out

Nicole YoungJune 28, 2022

by Nicole YoungJune 28, 202202574

Majorly Instagrammable places, authentic culinary hotspots, warm weather, private pools, and, of course, ocean views. Latin America has it all and places like Mexico, Costa Rica, and Brazil are dream destinations that we could never get enough of. Whether you’re...