This fine Mexican salon is hiring a stylist who won’t show up hungover at work –and I’m running out of options, here!
Photo via Reddit
Category: Fashion
Mexican Independence Celebrations are Here… Stay Safe, my Friends. Wear a Mex Mask!
I know we cannot wait for all the food, drinking and piñatas coming our way this September, but the pinche coronavirus is still with us, people, so please plan accordingly and #WearADamnMask.
Disney Wants you to Plunk Down $30 for Minnie Mouse Concha Ears Made in China
I don’t know about you, but when I think of Disney, I think of a ton of things before thinking Mexican sweet bread. But the house of Mickey Mouse is proudly peddling the $30 Minnie Mouse Concha Ears, which can be found –where else?– inside the Mexico Pavillion at Plaza de los Amigos.
The Concha Ears are apparently very popular among little Mexicans, because of the whole be-proud-of-where-you-come-from-thing. Alas, on closer inspection, these so-called conchas have been assembled in China –as pretty much anything we consume these days.
Way to crush my people’s concha dreams, Disney!
Via: Shop Disney
A ‘Latin-Style Fiesta Pet-Parade’ Is Just What 2020 Was Missing
What would you do to raise funds to help cute little furry friends in these times of crisis? Well, how about hosting a “Latin-style” pet parade and livestream it to the millions of suckers stuck at home trying to avoid getting coronavirus?
That is exactly what the San Antonio Humane Society will be doing on May 2. At approximately 3 p.m. local time, the society will livestream its annual Fiesta fundraising event, which helps raise funds to support local shelters, adoption and care programs in the area.
According to the local press, those who log on for the virtual fun can expect to enjoy a parade of “furry friends modeling sombreros and posing beside papier maché margaritas,” because apparently that’s what pets in San Antonio do.
I’m not sure the below canine looks particularly happy at the prospect of drinking a paper margarita, but then again, I’m not a pet person, so who knows?
Hat tip: Melissa Salas Blair; photos via: San Antonio Express News
Mexico’s Top Health Official Is Now an Official Piñata, Because Mexico
It is official: Hugo López-Gatell Ramírez, the Mexican deputy health minister in the frontlines of the fight against COVID-19 has been immortalized in a piñata from the famed Piñatería Ramírez in northern Mexico.
The López-Gatell piñata comes with –what else– a mini version of the coronavirus piñata and a sign with a very appropriate message in these times of pandemia: Quédate en casa (Stay home.)
As a Twitter follower wrote the other day: This is “as prestigious as having been inducted into the Mexican historical hall of fame.”
Dear People of France: You Had One Job
Pablo Escobar’s Brother Launches Foldable Phone; its Marketing Is Something Else
Roberto De Jesús Escobar Gaviria, the brother of late Colombian drug kingpin Pablo Escobar, has joined the foldable phone fever with the Escobar Fold 1, a $350 device that comes unlocked and claims to be compatible with “all networks” worldwide.
I don’t know about you, but I’m too distracted by these models to pay attention on the thing’s specs, price, durability, gigabytes, chipset, etc. etc. But the ads are mesmerizing. Here are just a couple…
I think there’s a phone here, but I’m not sure…
Via: CNET
Evo Morales Flies to Mexico Wrapped in Mexican Flag; Hilarity Ensues
Evo Morales, the former president of Bolivia who resigned under pressure from protesters and the military, flew to Mexico City on November 11th after the country’s top foreign official confirmed he had been granted asylum in the country.
In a tweet sent out on Tuesday night. Mexico’s Foreign Minister Marcelo Ebrard confirmed Mr. Morales was safe on a Mexican military plane after being granted asylum. Mr. Ebrard’s tweet included a a photo of Mr. Morales inside said plane and proudly holding a Mexican flag against his body.
Ya despegó el avión de la Fuerza Aérea Mexicana con Evo Morales a bordo. De acuerdo a las convenciones internacionales vigentes está bajo la protección del de México. Su vida e integridad están a salvo. pic.twitter.com/qLUEfvciux
— Marcelo Ebrard C. (@m_ebrard) November 12, 2019
As the news of the asylum spread on social media and elsewhere, the photo of Mr. Morales became a viral sensation after Vampipe, one of Mexico’s most prolific tuiteros –and master of memes– asked his followers to help turn Evo’s flag into something more… warm using the hashtag #CobijaEvo. (Cobija is Spanish for blanket.) The resulting images are, well, hilarious.
¿Aburrido?
Con el generador de la #CobijaEvo, sube imágenes de internet y haz tus memes sin esfuerzo.
Solo la subes, tomas un screenshot y listo.
¡No dejes pasar esta oportunidad!https://t.co/9gSn0ldpRN
— Vampipe ⍨ (@vampipe) November 12, 2019
Just follow the hashtag #CobijaEvo for more Evo in Mexico fun…
— Museo Mexicano de Internet (@MuseoMexicano) November 12, 2019
From CNET en Español.
Shanti Ananda Is Dead: RIP Walter Mercado
Famed astrologer Walter Mercado passed away on the night of Nov. 2, 2019 in his natal Puerto Rico. According to multiple press reports, the flamboyant astrologer/actor/writer was in a bad shape for some time and finally perished from an apparent kidney failure.
Mercado, who had to change his name to Shanti Ananda following a bizarre legal battle, was known not only for his extravagant, sequin capes and shiny jewelry, but for sending his millions of followers a lot of amor and good fortunes in his daily horoscope readings.
Followers to this blogger will know I was particularly fond of the extravagant way he delivered his horoscope readings, like this time around Valentine’s Day when he had some good stuff to announce for us Taurus, “sons of Venus.”
My #Valentines2019 horoscope by Walter Mercado is 🔥 #Tauro pic.twitter.com/itT7IO3ROX
— Laura Martínez® (@miblogestublog) February 14, 2019
Adiós, pues, Shanti-Walter whatever. Go read my mom her daily horoscope and rest in peace and with mucho, mucho, mucho… amor.
JLo’s 25th Fragrance [Yes, 25th!] Was Inspired by Warren Buffet –for Some Reason
Not content with making us jealous of her $3,000 coat and being booked to perform at the 2020 Super Bowl’s halftime, Jennifer Lopez (aka Jenny from the Block) is launching her 25th fragrance (yes 25th!) which –according to Lopez and most proably her army of publicists– “represents all the promises we make to ourselves everyday.”
But unlike the 24th previous JLo fragrances, Promise has been inspired by none other than billionaire Warren Buffett:
“About a year or two ago, I was having dinner with Warren Buffet. He told me something that really resonated with me, that a brand is a promise,” she said. “I just feel like everything I put out in the world has to be a promise. We have to have promises to ourselves…I thought it was the perfect time in my life to name a fragrance Promise, because every time we create something new it’s a promise that it’s something that will make your life better, make you feel sexy and beautiful.”
I promise I’ll try your Promise, Jenny, just please promise me I’ll end up looking like this 👇🏽 👇🏽 👇🏽 👇🏽
My new fragrance, Promise, represents all the promises we make to ourselves everyday. ✨Those promises that shape us into the women, mothers, daughters and people we aspire to be everyday. 💖 I can’t wait to share it with all of you. #WhatsYourPromise @UltaBeauty @BootsUK pic.twitter.com/K7e1DP0gvX
— Jennifer Lopez (@JLo) September 30, 2019
Mexican Silversmith Has Crafted the Best Charm Collection Ever
Today in things I didn’t think I needed until today: Tane’s Mexican charm collection, featuring conchas, trompos, chupones, calaveras, piñatas and my personal fave: a traditional tortilla maker.
You know where to find me. Send them all to me, pretty pleeeeeeeasseee?
Hat tip: @LeChanclé
Trump Stuff Is Made in Mexico, Because why not?
Why make your 2020 presidential campaign goodies in the USA when you can make it for way less money in Mexico? WATCH as this little magnet reveals its true origins. LOL.
Note: A friend of mine sent me this video but didn’t want me to reveal her identity.
Carolina Herrera Vows to Make Sarapes Great Again!
Move over Michael Kors’ jerga fashion, the next big thing in Mexican-inspired fashion comes courtesy of Carolina Herrera, who is launching her “unique” Mexico-inspired collection.
According to Atlanta-born Wes Gordon, creative director of the Carolina Herrera brand, the 2020 Mexico collection draws its inspiration from the traditional “sarape, embroidered flowers and the cempasúchitl flower to bring to life one of the most vibrant –and visually rich– Carolina Herrera collections.” TRANSLATION: It’s basically another case of ripping off the traditional embroidery and designs of local indigenous peoples.
Please note that the models are NOT inspired on the looks of said indigenous peoples…
Mexico-Inspired…
Personas que les gusta la moda: ¿Ideas sobre la nueva colección de Carolina Herrera?, ¿re-interpretación o apropiación cultural? Los leo.
Lo que a mí me salta es lo híper blanca de esta campaña. No vi una sola modelo diversa (ni en tono de piel, ni en tipo de cuerpo).
Les leo👇 pic.twitter.com/KTSMsiCDSM
— Mariana Limón (@marianaliru) 9 de junio de 2019
Inspiration?
Luego tenemos el vestido de sarape. No es inspiración; sus colores son una copia casi exacta del famoso sarape de Saltillo. Acá un poco sobre su proceso de elaboración por parte de artesanos y lo que significan los colores: https://t.co/jNFQ4HSgsi pic.twitter.com/geQgoUOdYJ
— francelia rodríguez (@franceliarc) 9 de junio de 2019
Photo via Vogue México
Americans Insist on Wrapping Themselves in Tortilla Blankets
Move over tortilla towel, here comes the tortilla blanket, the most recent addition to what I like to call Nonsense American Products (NAPS.)
The latest tortilla-themed thing is a microfiber blanket that can be yours for as little as $39.99!) The marketing pitch?
“Do you love Mexican food so much you want to reincarnate yourself as a giant burrito? […] With this giant tortilla blanket you can become a taco, quesadilla, tostada, enchilada, burrito, taquito or use your imagination.”
THE END IS NEAR, MY FRIENDS
Via: Amazon.com
Why Look like a Reguar Dude when you Can Look Like El Chapo Guzmán?
Joaquín “El Chapo” Guzmán might be doomed to live in a prison cell forever, but that doesn’t mean we’ll be seeing lots of him everywhere. Or at least in the world of fashion.
Yes, my friends, el Chapo’s 29-year-old, Instagram-savvy wife Emma Coronel has officially launched El Chapo Guzman: JGL LLC, a brand new firm charged with designing clothes, shoes and accessories under the name –what else– El Chapo Guzmán: JGL.
“This project is an idea Joaquin and I have had for a long time,” Coronel told the New York Daily News. “Before he was in the USA we talked a lot about this topic. Really, it’s both of our ideas.”
Well, isn’t that narco-romantic?
Via: CNET en Español
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