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Mexican-Japanese Influencer Marcela Alcala Talks Beauty, Family & Asian Latinx Representation

Sofía AguilarSeptember 23, 2022

by Sofía AguilarSeptember 23, 202209797

Marcela Alcala, otherwise known as @mexicanbutjapanese on Instagram, is a proud member of a historically ignored part of the Latinx community: Asian Latinxs. Dozens of Asian-Latinx communities exist and thrive throughout the U.S. and Latin America including Mexico, Argentina, Venezuela,...

News and Entertainment

White Influencer Charged After Falsely Claiming Latino Couple Attempted to Kidnap Kids

Virginia IsaadMay 3, 2021May 3, 2021

by Virginia IsaadMay 3, 2021May 3, 202106713

A mommy influencer from Sonoma County has been charged after she alleged a Latino couple had attempted to kidnap her kids and is now being called out for racial profiling. Katie Sorensen has been charged with two misdemeanors in the...

News and Entertainment

Kylie Jenner’s Latina Assistant Sets the Record Straight About Why She Quit

Araceli CruzJanuary 15, 2020July 18, 2020

by Araceli CruzJanuary 15, 2020July 18, 202007544

In the wild world of Kylie Jenner, a lot is going on at any given minute. Whether it’s little Stormi blowing up Instagram, a new beauty launch, or, even more dramatic, a rift with a friend, we just can’t keep...

Lifestyle

How Being A Social Media Influencer Has Impacted My Mental Health

HipLatinaJanuary 13, 2019September 21, 2020

by HipLatinaJanuary 13, 2019September 21, 202002094

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...

Culture

5 Questions to Ask Yourself When Developing Your Personal Brand

Vicky AyalaDecember 9, 2018August 19, 2020

by Vicky AyalaDecember 9, 2018August 19, 202002158

Businesses have brands that they’ve created to deliver a message to their consumers. The best brands sell an “experience” which is the key takeaway with understanding the concept of branding. So how does this apply to us as individuals when...

Lifestyle

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, 202002120

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...

Lifestyle

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

lolaJuly 1, 2018September 21, 2020

by lolaJuly 1, 2018September 21, 202001452

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...

Fashion

Fashion Blogger Carlina Harris Is Living an ‘Allergic to Vanilla’ Life

V. Alexandra de F. SzoenyiMay 12, 2018October 5, 2020

by V. Alexandra de F. SzoenyiMay 12, 2018October 5, 202008639

No, Carlina Harris isn’t actually allergic to vanilla; rather, she has made it her style mission to incorporate doses of cherry color, and bold looks, into her fashion repertoire. “I was over wearing a uniform and my off-the-clock looks felt...