Geeking over: No Manches Clothing

T-shirts are the tortillas of our wardrobe. Stay with me! :)

They serve as simple staple pieces yet they can really make your outfit unique and memorable. T-shirts can also provide much-needed comfort while you're lounging around, or cleaning your house while singing Marco Antonio Solis songs. That said, you might as well have some culturally empowering options!

I had heard about No Manches Clothing before, but after I got this amazing Frida long-sleeve tee for Christmas (Gracias Ivan), I wanted to check out what else they had on their website.  

I pretty much wish I had their entire collection in my closet, but here are my absolute faves for women, men and baby. If you need some cultura in your closet, I urge you to check them out.

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First row: Educated Latina | Frida Long Sleeve | Hecha en Chicago
Second row: Mexican Gothic | ¡Toma! Onesie | Chicago Skull

Find them online, on Twitter, on Facebook or in person at 1800 W. 18th Street, Chicago.

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michelle

Get it girl: Rita Moreno

Rita Moreno is the only Latina to win an EGOT — an Emmy, Grammy, Oscar and Tony. This past weekend she was honored with a Life Achievement award by the Screen Actor’s Guild. 

Rita's always been the type of actor to not be afraid to tell it like it is — so I was not surprised hearing what she says about playing stereotypical Latina roles:

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michelle

How to be Wayne Campbell from 'Wanye's World'

With growing families and busy lives, my college friends and I have a hard time getting together during the holidays. Which is why we throw an annual themed holiday party in mid-January! This year "Saturday Night Live" was the theme, and I decided to dress up as Wayne from "Wayne's World."

The other SNL-themed costumes! Behold, a Latina on SNL! (Finally, haha)

The other SNL-themed costumes! Behold, a Latina on SNL! (Finally, haha)

Here's how to achieve this simple and awesome costume: 

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Does Wayne approve?

Does Wayne approve?

Dressing up like Wayne is pretty easy. Throw on a semi-fitted black t-shirt, ripped light-wash jeans and the infamous "Wayne's World hat." My hair is currently the perfect length for Wayne's mullet-y style. :)

You could come up with these basic items pretty easily, but here's where I got my stuff.

Outfit details:
Men's black t-shirt: Target | Wayne's World hat: Amazon | Distressed boyfriend jeans: Forever 21 | Shoes: Converse or more affordable option from Target 

geek on,
michelle
 

Geeking over: 'Frozen' medley by Pentatonix

If you've seen the movie "Frozen" and can't stop singing the songs like me — seriously, ask my husband, I'm obsessed — hopefully you'll also geek over this medley by the insanely talented group Pentatonix.

And if after watching that you just crave more, check out this or this or this.

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​michelle

#TBT

For today's post I thought I'd keep it simple and do a #TBT — aka throwback Thursday — in honor of my great aunt Avelina, who just passed away. I'm very grateful to have had a fierce, independent, sassy Mexicana like her to look up to while growing up. I'll miss you, tía.

Me, my mom, brother and tía Avelina at Six Flags Great America.

Me, my mom, brother and tía Avelina at Six Flags Great America.

One Yummy Minute in México

Full disclosure: I am one of those people that happen to like taking photos of food I eat when I'm out. I do it quickly, and I don't use flash, so I'm not apologizing for it! Let me continue to pretend I'm a foodie! :)

Combine my love of food and my love for México and you get this amazing video experience. 

If I could shoot and edit and style a video about Mexican food, this is exactly what I would aspire to capture on film. The Perennial Plate ate all over Mexico and created this wonderful, delicious one-minute video, One Minute in Mexico. Watch and drool with me.

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michelle

El Top 5: Frozen on Broadway, Worf on Wall Street, and 'Domestic Scenes'

These are 5 things that I think are awesome at this moment. :)

I seriously can NOT stop singing "Let it go."

I seriously can NOT stop singing "Let it go."

1. One of the best movies I've seen lately — "Frozen" — is going to be a live musical! This was a fantastic movie with laughs, great songs and teary moments for me. And c'mon, Olaf is everything. More here.

2. This Worf of Wall Street photo. Ahh, internet, sometimes I just love you.

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3. As someone who used to seriously cross-stitch in my teen years (yep, I was that girl) I love these cross-stitch Downton Abbey crafts. Check it here.

4. Watch this compilation of Wes Anderson's slow motion shots set to a lovely The Shins song. Happy sigh. :)

5. Talented artist Ramiro Gomez has created incredibly poignant art juxtaposing luxury homes and images of domestic workers. You got to see the rest of his collection over at Fusion. 

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michelle

Gift guide: For the 'Game of Thrones' geek

Are you freaking out about buying gifts for the geeks in your life?

I got ya! Here are some gifts for the "Game of Thrones" geek in your life.

Great stocking stuffer for only $2! Game of Thrones hand of king brooch necklace

Great stocking stuffer for only $2! Game of Thrones hand of king brooch necklace

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michelle

Gift guide: For the 'Breaking Bad' geek

Do you procrastinate when it comes to holiday-time gift-buying? Never fear! Here are some geeky latina-approved gifts you can gift your loved ones that will be sure to please. :)
First up, gifts for the "Breaking Bad" geek in your life.

Great stocking stuffers! "Breaking Bad" keychains

Great stocking stuffers! "Breaking Bad" keychains

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michelle

Spanish cover of 'Wake Me Up'

You know that "Wake Me Up" song by Avicii and Aloe Blacc that's on all the time on the radio? Yeah, I find it annoying too.

Well, listen to this Spanish cover of it. I love it! There's something about Spanish that makes songs better for me. :)

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michelle