By: Gabriela Yareliz Below is a piece by an honest Rega Jha, and a video showing how women were represented in the media this year. We still have a long way to go. This was a moving piece. http://www.buzzfeed.com/regajha/spring-break-mumbai-how-surviving-sexual-abuse-makes-it-hard Going along with the thought of how women are treated, perceived and represented: When you engageContinue reading “Women Speak”
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This Week’s Picks: October 20, 2013/ Women’s Issues
By: Gabriela Yareliz Aloha! Man, it’s crispy outside! Today, I am staying in to hibernate. Okay, it’s not that cold, but still–why leave the house if you don’t have to? Yesterday, I was rocking the tights. Yes. We are there. I HATE TIGHTS. I miss Florida so much. If this were Florida, we would allContinue reading “This Week’s Picks: October 20, 2013/ Women’s Issues”
Proverbs 31
By: Gabriela Yareliz To be a Proverbs 31 woman means to act like the royalty you are; to be set apart, and know that regardless of what is on the outside, what is on the inside should become more beautiful with each passing day. What withstands time–that is what truly matters.
She’s mad but she’s magic
Wisdom from Elisabeth Elliot
Abedin’s Choice
By: Gabriela Yareliz She’s been on our mind for a while now; ever since her husband announced his candidacy for Mayor of New York. The Huffington Post might as well have a section about Huma Abedin, Anthony Weiner’s wife, with the many articles that have focused on her in recent days. The Huff hasn’t beenContinue reading “Abedin’s Choice”
Beauty Rules
“Beauty is a very complex thing that cannot be put in a cage or defined by rules. It doesn’t have to be within the parameters that society dictates. My definition of beauty is without rules. It can be the face of a beautiful 90-year old woman that is full of stories and emotion. Beauty isContinue reading “Beauty Rules”
Michelle Rodriguez for Cosmo Latina
By: Gabriela Yareliz Michelle Rodriguez is gracing the cover of Cosmo Latina (Yes, Cosmo now has a Latina Edition–my, the times are changing!) Anyway, I really like her personality. She is known for tough girl roles and a fit bod. She has the perfect amount of attitude, femininity, confidence and beauty. She is a writerContinue reading “Michelle Rodriguez for Cosmo Latina”
It’s Only Life
Kate Voegele Lyrics Tears are forming in your eyes A storm is warning in the sky The end of the world it seems You bend down and you fall on your knees Well get back on your feet, yeah Don’t look away Don’t run away Hey baby it’s only life Don’t lose your faith Don’tContinue reading “It’s Only Life”
Favorite French Women
By: Gabriela Yareliz Growing up a Francophile made me pay attention to the culture, food, music but also the women who were iconic. My favorite French women: 1] Marion Cotillard-because she is pure brilliance, passion and achievement (and her hair is always amazing). 2] Juliette Binoche-because she is a powerful and real performer. She canContinue reading “Favorite French Women”