I caught up with designer/stylist Tony of Ton y Van Van last night at our homegirl's fettuccine chicken dinner party in the valley. We chatted about moving to Mexico and Japan (where fashion's forward), read tarot cards on a candlelit roof, and drank Carlo Rossi with frozen grapes out of plastic cups with our names tagged in Sharpie. Typical summer stuff.

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I got my first tattoo when I was 16; a Chinese character that means woman. Yes, it was a very trendy move on my part, but my Asian homegirl knew this Japanese cat who did them out of his home in Alhambra and I didn't know any better. My adrenaline rushed as homie stabbed my back with permanent ink while the Lakers played in the background. I got my second tat when I was studying abroad in Sydney—a fish above the Chinese character that read 'fish woman.' I'm a Pisces.

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Five-time Grammy winning Tejano singer Pepe Aguilar dipped into fashion and I ain't mad at it. Mariachi is all the rage right now with electro Latino musicians embracing their roots and experimenting with traditional sounds. Shoot, if I were an hombre, I'd be rocking charro suits and vaquero wear every now and then.

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Identical twins and my personal fave Latina duo Natalie and Nicole Albino aka Nina Sky show off their new estilo for MadeMe's fall/winter 09 line Mes Amies (French for 'my homies.')

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I've owned the same two jean jackets for years and although they never seem to go out of style, they're back in a big way right now. Every fashion page I flip through I see a model wearing a denim jacket. Whether it's over a fancy dress or paired with a tank top and skirt, denim jackets are the perfect summer night staple for ladies and men. I like popping the collar to create a more rebellious look. Check out some of the ways others rock 'em.

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Most of you have seen clips of the latest single out by sexy Colombian Lebanese singer Shakira called "She Wolf," where she performs a sensual acrobatic improv inside a cage, did you peep the flesh colored leotard she's wearing? Chica's in shape, but you better believe she worked her butt off to look impeccable in her bare minimum wardrobe.

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There's not too many magazines out there these days, but of those to still come faithfully in my mailbox is the ever stylish Lucky magazine. Not only does it have the best fashion tips, but Latina Noria Morales never fails to deliver the cutest outfit of the day and other fashion forward commentary. Plus, she keeps a very yummy food blog!

Here, she's highlighted in LuckyMag.com:

Name: Noria Morales

Title: Market Editor

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