Su Ropa, Our Message

I'm a big fan of funny t-shirts, especially when they are in español. Today I cam across a new site called Surropa.com. At Surropa you can find an assortment of fashion apparel from top Latin American brands and designers. All their t-shirts, hoodies, art and trendsetting products are all inspired by Latin American style and culture.

A lot of the shirts have strong messaging behind them including the one pictured above. Surropa unveiled the new t-shirts last month expressing people’s opinions about immigration in the wake of the passing of Arizona’s Senate Bill 1070. Fans and customers submitted ideas on Surropa’s Facebook page from April 23 to April 30. Surropa chose a total of three winners, and the tees were designed and produced in less than a week by SOBO, Surropa’s original line.

All apparel is reasonably priced and for those wishing to go lower, there's a sale section with shirts as low as $5. So, buy buy buy!

Model Latina

Do you want to want to be the next top Latina model? Sure your chances of getting on America's Next Top Model are slim but there are other competitions out there. SiTV is looking for 15 gorgeous Latinas to prove they have it all—style, sophistication, culture and smarts. If interested you hopefully you can make it out to the casting calls in NY, FL, CT and/or CA.

Contestants will live together and compete for:

• Cash and prizes
• Exposure on national TV
• Contract with a top modeling agency
• Opportunity to be a Sí TV host

For more information or to apply online, visit SiTV.com.

Fashion for the Latino In You

Looking for a shirt that suits the Latino in you? Well check out Chichi & Flaco for some hilarious yet inspirational designs. They offer shirts for men, women, kids and accessories and prices range from $12 - $22.

So...do you mofongo?

Why Express...Why!?

So why does Express continue to blast me with sales?! Honestly this is probably one of the few stores I shop at. I have a lot of polos and 1MX shirts from Express. It may not be what NYers call high fashion but hey I have to look presentable.

Let's not start with the coupons too. I think every week I get a new coupon either in the mail or through an e-mail. These aren't just regular coupons, these are mega coupons! $30 off your $75 purchase is definitely a good deal. I think the best coupon I got was $50 off your $125 purchase or something in that area. Good deals and bargains = my wardrobe filling up with polos, jeans, socks, button ups and more.

Let's just hope they don't start selling shows!

We can all be a Wise Latino/a

Check out the featured video from Latina.com and don't forget to get your "Wise Latina" shirt.

That Really Grinds My Gears...Dress Code?

So a few weeks ago I won a happy hour at an un-named bar in Center City. I get dressed semi-casual because it's a hot summer night. Actually, I had on khaki shorts, a polo and SNEAKERS. Why did I get to the door and the bouncer told me, "Um do you have another pair of pants or sandals?" Sandals!??!?!?!?!?

Apparently their dress code allows SHORTS & SANDALS!? Is that not the dumbest thing you've heard? Luckily the bouncer let me in because it was my happy hour. However, after settling in for the free drinks, I noticed other people with shorts and sneakers.

So what to do the next time I go there? The only reason I'm continuing to go is because my friends keep winning the happy hours. Should I wear sandals and shorts? *dun dun dun*

Hispanic Owned Fashion House (NYC)

Don't panic people, we aren't taking your jobs haha. Just got this from a frat brother in NYC. Latino's don't just wear FUBU or listen to Reggaeton, we are also classy :).

The picture above is a Hispanic owned fashion house called Zara, from SPAIN. NY Mag sums it up:

Each season, this affordable, fast-fashion retailer from Spain rolls out trendy, versatile collections with a global appeal. With stores in more than 50 countries, the Zara aesthetic focuses on chic, well-tailored items, many of which pay homage to runway looks by designers like Chanel, Calvin Klein, and Louis Vuitton. At each airy, split-level boutique, shoppers find sculptured blazers, slim trousers, and ethnic-edged pieces like breezy boho-chic tops and safari skirts for women; men can browse through the excellent selection of suiting, dress shirts, and knitwear. While most of the stock tends toward dressier, office-appropriate styles, casual sportswear like shorts, hoodies, and tees, as well as seasonal outerwear, occupies a solid chunk of the selling floor. — Carolyn Murnick

There's plenty more of these in NY but we'll highlight later, can't just spill the beans on one post.

Shout out to RUBEN for giving me the heads up.