Chic & Cheap

I travel often. When I do I need beauty products that will keep me looking my best after traveling for hours on end. At the Blog Meets Brand sponsored by Elizabeth Arden, I had the opportunity to learn from Rebecca Restrepo, Elizabeth Arden's Global Makeup Artist. Below are Rebecca's 5 beauty travel tips, including suggestions [...]

With Mother's Day right around the corner, we here at Latina On a Mission searched for some tech savvy gifts for that special woman in your life. From e-Reader book covers to retro phone handsets, these 5 under $50 are sure to please your Mamá and your wallet!

We've all been pressed for time. Between work, family and daily happenings, it can be hard to get to a salon. Worse, our hectic lifestyles and stress can cause dry hair.  Yet, that doesn't mean we can't do anything about it. We can care for our hair at home, using two ingredients that can be [...]

Ladies, your skin needs rescuing! Winter has ended but so many are still suffering from dry, flaky skin. Well, no more! With the help of Mauricio Burgos, a Professional Makeup Artist and Image Consultant, Latina On a Mission wants to rescue your skin with a nourishing home-made skin treatment, that will give you a sweet [...]

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I love receiving packages in the mail, especially packages from Shopbop.com. They give me a dose of happiness each time. In fact, opening anything from Shopbop makes me Giddy, with a capital "G". At first I thought ShopBop may be too rich for my blood but once I browsed it’s different categories I found a [...]

Latina On a Mission has partnered with Finish® to review Finish® Quantum® with New Power Gel 10-Pack. Awww Kitchen, how I love and hate thee. The food and memories you've given me over the years have filled me with joy. Yet, the dishes, oh the dishes, they're never-ending. They are one of the top reasons [...]

Spring signals the rebirth of my tiny kitchen. It calls for maximizing every nook and cranny with items that can work double duty. Yet, functionality does not mean boring. It includes fun, sassy colors that brighten up any kitchen's decor! Check out my faves from Giada De Laurentiis’ new collection of kitchenware for Target.com. From [...]

The first time I heard about acupuncture was from my ‘hippie’ Ecuadorian step aunt. I remember her administering acupuncture to my stepfather while I watched in amazement. It amazed me that it didn’t seem to hurt him at all. My aunt went on to explain that acupuncture was a form of Chinese medicine that has [...]