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How Being A Social Media Influencer Has Impacted My Mental Health

HipLatinaJanuary 13, 2019September 21, 2020

by HipLatinaJanuary 13, 2019September 21, 202002119

Seven years ago I started a plus-size fashion blog where I shared all my outfits and personal style. I began to use social media to get people to visit my blog. The images of my fat body in swimsuits and...

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This Is What It Really Looks Like When You Quit Your Job To Become A Full-Time Influencer

HipLatinaAugust 6, 2018September 11, 2020

by HipLatinaAugust 6, 2018September 11, 202002130

Ten years ago the idea of making a living out of being an “influencer” didn’t exist. Today I travel the world, get free clothes, take pictures of my outfits, eat at 5 star restaurants, stay in mansions or luxury hotels, attend...

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Lola’s POV: Don’t Call Me An Influencer

lolaJuly 1, 2018September 21, 2020

by lolaJuly 1, 2018September 21, 202001470

Recently I’ve stumbled upon loads of ads that have not only covered my screen with their useless content, but they’ve opened up a whole new rant that I didn’t know I had in me. The advertisement read: “Do you want...

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Lola’s POV: Happy Anniversary To Us!

lolaApril 22, 2018October 15, 2020

by lolaApril 22, 2018October 15, 20200790

One year, 365 days, 925,600 minutes, 52 weeks, 12 months. Who would have thought that one year later I’d still be writing for HipLatina? I never really saw my writing as a gift or as a talent when I first...

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YouTube Star Says Extensions Damaged Her Hair, So She Shaved It Off

Araceli CruzFebruary 7, 2018October 27, 2020

by Araceli CruzFebruary 7, 2018October 27, 202003355

Vanessa Martinez is known as an internet darling for many reasons, one of them being she’s a gorgeous YouTube star. The 21-year-old is a notable vlogger with millions of viewers. Her video topics range from beauty products reviews to very...

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This YouTuber Is Boldly Fighting Against Colorism in the Latinx Community

Yvette MontoyaJanuary 5, 2018November 3, 2020

by Yvette MontoyaJanuary 5, 2018November 3, 202012736

It takes a special type of woman to confront adversity with intention. Monica Veloz aka @monicastylemuse is one of those women. As a proud first generation Dominicana from Brooklyn, Veloz entered the Latina beauty vlogging world knowing full well that...