CARAMBA!

Exploring Mexican-American culture through a study of historical figures, vintage fashion, jewelry, books written by Hispanic writers - and more!

Hypoallergenic Metals: The Best Metals For Sensitive Ears

Hypoallergenic Metals: The Best Metals For Sensitive Ears

If you find that as soon as you put on a set of cute affordable earrings, your ears feel like they are on fire, then...

Jessica Gonzalez
Frida Kahlo Accident - September 17th 1925

Frida Kahlo's Accident - September 17th, 1925

Frida Kahlo endured and overcame a lot of hardship in her life - largely driven by a bus accident that occurred in Mexico City in...

Jessica Gonzalez
Who's Frida Kahlo? A Vibrant Mexican-American Artist.

Who’s Frida Kahlo? Why was Frida Kahlo Famous?

Who was Frida Kahlo?  She was a proud Mexican artist who was passionate about life, animals, politics - her work.  Her work was dark and...

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1940s Fashion - What happened to fashion in the 1940s?

Fashion History: What happened to fashion in the 1940s?

1940s fashion is a product of the ingenuity and government regulations.  In this post you will find many images and videos relating to this fascinating...

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Vintage vs Vintage-Inspired - What is the difference?

Vintage Fashion 101: “Vintage” versus “vintage-inspired”

What exactly is vintage? What makes it vintage? These are questions, I used to ask myself.  These are the questions that inspired me to take...

Jessica Gonzalez
Selena Quintanilla-Perez

Selena, The Netflix Series - Inspiring The World & A New Generation Of Fans

When Selena, The Netflix Series, was announced I screeched with joy because Selena Quintanilla’s music was integral to my teen years. In this blog:  I...

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Learning To Make Delicate Paper Jewelry

Learning To Make Delicate Paper Jewelry

Paper jewelry has captivated my heart for years. Transforming pages from a book whose words have inspired me, into something wearable fills my heart with inspiration. ...

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Creating A Frida Kahlo Inspired Jewelry Collection

Frida Kahlo Inspired Jewelry Collection

My love for Frida Kahlo’s work and fighting spirit inspired me to create a vintage-inspired jewelry collection with Frida as my muse. Through this post:...

Jessica Gonzalez
Dorothy Dandridge As Ms. Richards In The Film Bright Road

Dorothy Dandridge: Old Hollywood Actress

Take a look at the beautiful life of Dorothy Dandridge, the first African-American actress to ever be nominated for an Academy Award in a leading...

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Flower Crowns - A World Wide Icon

Flower Crown : A Worldwide Icon

Read a brief history of the beloved flower crown and how it's been embraced around the world, for centuries, to celebrate many traditions. ...

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