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Latinista Fashion Week is a 2xs a year event that takes place during Fashion Week in NYC, MIAMI, Chicago, Boston, Atlanta and Washington DC. It is a platform for Latin Designers to showcase their collection to buyers & press.

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Did You Know… Latina Shoe Designers

What do Christian Louboutin, Carlos Santana, and Jimmy Choo all have in common? There are very popular famous shoe designers. Everyone nowadays know who they are without even finishing there name, but what people don’t know is that there are also Latinas who have their own shoe line. Check the list below for three Latina Women who have their own stilettos!

1) Luiza Barcelos- Luiza took over the show company when her mother passed it down to her and has been working on Luiza Barcelos shoes every since. They are very versatile shoes, that you can wear in the day time, and for a hot date. Olivia Palermo has been spotted a number of times wearing Luiza Barcelos.

2) Adriana Levy- Shoe designer, model and architect. She can do it all! She studied at the Pratt institute because she loved being a architect, but couldn't say no to fashion. It was the best of both worlds.  Alepel, her shoe line, includes her love of architecture by having a line on the bottom, or in the back of each shoes perfectly in the center.

3) Alejandra G- Former TV producer turned shoe designer has made a splash in the fashion business with her brilliant mix of textures and colors. Her shoes can be described as bold and daring just like her personality. Alejandra G shoes have been worn on a number of celebrities since 2011.

So there you have it, 3 inspiring Latina shoe designers. If you didn't know about them before, now you do.  Easiest way to find their shoes is online. How many will you order? We want them all!

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Did You Know… Latina Owned Business

Latinos are slowly taking over the world one step at a time. There are tons of companies all over the world for beauty companies, to exercise companies, and a lot of those are owned by Latinos! Hispanic owned businesses are booming! Check out the five companies below that are Latina owned businesses.

1) Molina Healthcare provides healthcare for low-income families. Molina Healthcare unique approach to providing health services include Medicaid and State Children’s Insurance programs in 10 states, medical clinics in five states, Medicare Advantage plans, integrated Medicare/Medicaid health plans, and it also offers plans in the recent federal Exchange in several states where they participate with healthcare plans.

2) Carla's Sweets is a Latin gourmet sweets company that makes Latin pastries that will leave you wanting more. We know Latinas have a mayor sweet tooth. Carla started off in Puerto Rico, but now can be found all over the world and on her online store. First specializing in meringues, now Carla produces 12 different products, has a manufacturing plant, and 60 employees.

3) Inca Kola, founded by Liz Berman, has done it all! She has been recognized for her efforts as an entrepreneur, educator, and humanitarian and is currently the President of Continental Food and Beverage, Inc. (CF&B Inc.). She has been the exclusive bottler and distributor of the INCA KOLA brand for The Coca Cola Company in North America, Europe, Asia, Central and South America (except Peru) since 1985.

4) Fantastic Fitness, a fitness studio featuring energetic group classes like Zumba, Turbo Kick, Piyo, Core Toning and Hot Hula, was founded by a Latina.  Nothing is more important than great health, and what better way to stay in shape than fun exercise classes. Check out their website and see if there is one in your town.

5) Latina Bella Cosmetics was created by a Latina because she felt like there were no foundations to make our color. They provide foundations that match actual gold and olive skin undertones instead of rose and pink colors. Their make-up line is tailored to fit your look.

So there you have it, some of the many Latino Businesses out there. Are you familiar with any of these? Which ones do you know of? Share with us!

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Did You Know… Products Latinas Should Be Using! 

The International Beauty Show, IBS, takes place every year in NYC. It is the longest running, professional's only beauty show in the nation! This year it took place from March 8-10 and each day was filled of beauty lovers from all over the world. All products were great, but a few products stood out from all the rest. Check out the list below for the 5 products from beauty companies that Latinas should know about from IBS New York. 

1) Truss Hair Therapy- try Truss' Miracle Workstation Line to repair damaged hair from color. Its mineral oils, vitamins, and antioxidants also promotes shine while repairing your damaged hair. 

2) Frankie Rose Cosmetics- looking for a long wearing, breathable foundation for sensitive skin? If so, you must try Frankie Rose's matte perfection foundation. Leaves you with a smooth, natural, flawless finish without the clumps!

3) Amika- Latinas have beautiful defined curls and with Amika's curl defining cream they can look even more defined. This curl defining cream conditions curls while shaping them from wavy to curly.

4) Chi- Chi's Argan Oil plus Moringa Oil shampoo and conditioner leaves your hair smooth, frizz free, and leaves it feeling restored thanks to its vitamins and nourishing oils. Works best on frizzy damaged hair.

5) K Beauty- no need to spend more or space on a blower, flat iron and curling iron when you have Kardashians Beauty 3 in 1 ceramic hairstyling iron. With this tool you can create multiple hairstyles with just one tool! It's also infused with black seed oil for incredible shine! 

We had such a great time trying out products from hair, to nails, to makeup and more. We can't wait to continue trying products that were featured at IBS New York! We'll keep you guys updated on the really good ones, but let us know what products are your favorites?

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Did You Know… Latino Holiday Traditions

Customs and traditions are handed down to us from generation to generation, and we stick with them Every family has their own traditions that they do during a holiday, and us Latinos have some holiday traditions that we can’t live without thanks to our heritage.  Some of these may seem silly, but the holidays wouldn’t feel the same without them. Check these out:

Eating 12 grapes to celebrate the New Year became a tradition in Spain and now it its celebrated all over the world in many Latin American countries. Each grape is suppose to represent a wish, so while eating your grapes say a wish with each one, and cross your fingers!

Coquito, a delicious blend of coconut milk, cinnamon, and rum, is a holiday tradition drink in many Spanish Caribbean countries, especially Puerto Rico. During Christmas time, they make coquito for everyone and for all the holiday parties. If you haven’t tried it already, you must do so.

Dominicans believe that packing a suitcase and walking around with it around your house on New Year’s helps to ensure safe travels for the following 12 months. Who knows who came up with this one.

It’s important for Cubans to start off the New Year with a clean house. They believe that after cleaning the house on New Year's Eve you are suppose to take the bucket of dirty water and throw it over your balcony at midnight to get rid of any bad energy from the previous year. This one sounds like something abuela came up with.

Probably the most popular tradition for Latin American families is waiting till midnight to open your presents under the tree. Unlike American families who prefer to wake up early on Christmas morning to open up presents, Latinos keep the kids up to open up their gifts, then they can go to sleep happily.

We don’t know about you, but we know we sure do want to try some of these around the holiday season and put them to the test.

What holiday traditions do you do in your family? Let us know!

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Did You Know… Popular Latino Dishes!

We Latinas and Latinos sure do love our food, and we cannever say no to abuelas cooking. No matter what we know no recipe will taste exactly like abuelas cooking but we sure can try. Cooking is one of the ways we, Latinas, entertain ourselves. Take a look at these delicious Latino specialty dishes, the result will leave you wanting more and more.

1) Churrasco, often known as skirt steak in American restaurants, is extremely popular in Columbia, Argentina, Chile, Argentina, and Guatemala. You can find churrasco in steakhouses and many Latin American Restaurants.

2) Empanadas, which are found all over the world, but everyone cooks them differently, is a baked or fried bread or pastry filled with meat, cheese, vegetables, fruits, and many other things. It's up to you want you want it filled with. Each empanada can be different.

3) A tamal, or tamele, in English, is similar to empanadas but instead of using a bread you would use a starchy corn based dough, then fill it up with what you like. Then it's boiled or steamed in a leaf wrapper. How good does that sound!

4) Chipas, a small baked cheesy flavored roll, is a popular snack in many Latin American countries, like Argentina. It's also a great breakfast food with a little Cafe Bustelo.

5) Sancocho, extremely popular in the Dominican culture, takes a lot of time and patience but it's worth it. It's a traditional soup served in several Latin American restaurants. It has plantains, yuca, meat, and a whole lot of seasoning! Delicioso!

So next time you have some spear time, or on a raining day, try making one of these ultra popular Latin American dishes. Let us know which one is your favorite! We know we can’t choose a favorite. We love them all!

Buen provecho!

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Did You Know… these Latinos Inventors and their Creations!

Yes, some of the most important inventions and things we use the most were invented by Latinos. Their influence has allowed some people to live their lives easier and for that we thank them! Check out the list below for some Latino inventors and their creations.

1) The Yo-Yo, one of these Latino inventions, created by Pedro Flores in 1928. Shortly after he invented it, Donald F. Duncan bought the Yo-Yo from Pedro for very little. Now, it is one of the most popular toys amongst kids.

2) And what would some people do without Maria Gonzalez. Maria invented antiparasitic drugs, which are now used to treat several illness’ like malaria.

3) Luis Miramontes was a chemist and also inventor of the contraceptive pill. At only 25 years young, he was the one to thank for the first birth control method.

4) Ellen Ochoa, not only was she the first Hispanic female astronaut, but she was also the one that invented the optical analysis system.

5) We bet you didn’t know this one. Guillermo Gonzalez invented the colored television! What would we have done without him, as the colored television paved the way for the more high tech televisions we use today.

Who knew all these inventions we take for granted were invented by Latinos. How cool is that! Which one were you most shocked by?

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Did you know… these are Latino Celebrities!

We all have done it. Taken a good look at someone and immediately think we know where they are from. But you'd never guess that these super stars are actually LATINO! Take a look at the list below. We promise you'll be surprised at some of these Latino Hollywood stars.

Ryan Lochte

Sara Paxton

Vaana White

David Blaine

Louis CK

Raquel Welch

Linda Christian

Bella Throne

Helena Christensend

Jordana Brewster

Alexis Bledel

Kid Vudi

Nicole 'Snooki' Polizzi

And there's more!

Were you as shocked as we were? Let us know.

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Burju shoes in action at Latinista™ Fashion Week @burjushoes

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Behind the scenes with the fabulous Burju Shoes @Burjushoes at Latinista™ Fashion Week

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Deyanira Martinez covers Latinista™ Fashion Week! Check it out ! Gracias Deyanira Martinez

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Due to #nyfw and all the craziness this past weekend, we have decided to extend the #latinistafwswag bag Giveaway one moreweek! Contest ends: FEB 20TH!

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Last day to enter the Latinista™ Fashion Week Swag Bag Giveaway!

 Here's your chance to win goodies from: OPI, Vera Moore, Burju Shoes, Nerium International, Fantasy Fashion Hair, Sothys, and Mirta de Perales. To be entered to win you must:

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INCA KOLA hits Fashion Week with Latin Flavor!

INCA KOLA was the official Beverage Sponsor for LATINISTA™ Fashion Week prelaunch fashion week event in Style!

A 2 day extravaganza that started in the historic El Museo Del Barrio with Celebrity Designer Cesar Galindo exhibit sponsored by Ralph Pucci then next day at the amazing Ogilvy & Mather event space with Burju Perez & Milagros Batista which ended at The Attic Rooftop for the after party celebration.

Liz Berman President of INCA KOLA partnered with Dee & Co Group and its vision for Latino Designers. 

Liz Berman ,  has done it all! She has been recognized for her efforts as an entrepreneur, educator, and humanitarian and is currently the President of Continental Food and Beverage, Inc. (CF&B Inc.). She has been the exclusive bottler and distributor of the INCA KOLA brand for The Coca Cola Company in North America, Europe, Asia, Central and South America (except Peru) since 1985. She has volunteered for over a decade and sponsors humanitarian missions throughout Latin America. Recently she had an active role in Friends of Lead Free Children, which holds annual trips to the town of Haina, D.R. to clean up one of the worst lead contamination sites in the world.

Mrs. Berman has served as Board of Director for United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (USHCC) since 2009.The USHCC actively promotes the economic growth and development of Hispanic entrepreneurs and represents the interests of 3.2 million Hispanic-owned businesses across the United States that together contribute in excess of $468 billion to the American economy each year.

Liz Berman puts a lot of her time and dedication to the Latin community and strongly believes in philanthropy and commitment to the US Hispanic community.Thank you Liz Berman for your generous contribution to LATINISTA™ Fashion Week and the Latino community. 

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