September 15 kicks off the start of National Hispanic Heritage Month. It might seem a little odd to start a month-long celebration mid-month, but September 15 was chosen as the starting point because it happens to be the anniversary of independence of five Latin American countries. The festivities continue until October 15.
I’m in the mood to celebrate and show some pride. Join me, won’t you? You don’t have to be Latino to celebrate with me. After all, we’re all on this journey together and if you live in the U.S. I’m sure you can see the many wonderful contributions that Latinos have made and continue to make.
Blogging has put me in touch with so many wonderful Latinas that live their life proudly, profoundly, and inspire me. They wear their intelligence, creativity, and passion on their sleeves. I’m really excited to tell you about one particular Latina and how she has channeled her Latina pride.
Candace Cintron started Pa’Lante Apparel and, in her words, her site is dedicated to…
“…all Latinas who share with me pride and honor in being a Latina. Ever since I can remember I have always been so proud to be a Latina, proud of our culture, our people, our music and of everything that embodies the pure definition of ‘orgullo latino’. I want to pass on this enjoyment and share it with Latinos worldwide who day after day continue to grow and evolve.”
She turned her orgullo into a line of apparel that is fun and represents. She sent me an awesome Spanglish Heart T-shirt and Corazón Latino tote, which I love.
In honor of National Hispanic Heritage Month, I get to give one of you the following awesome items…
The lucky winner of this giveaway will win one Latina T-shirt (S-XL) and a Corazón tote.
Pa’lante with the giveaway…just follow the instructions in the widget…good luck and have a wonderful National Hispanic Heritage Month!
I received sample items to facilitate this review and Pa’Lante Apparel will be providing the giveaway items. All statements and opinions are mine.
Yay! Of course I want to win this. Our heritage rocks!
I’m having problems with the widget so give me a minute to get it figured out. It took your entries so you should be fine. Thanks.
Have a wonderful celebration this month…Latina’s rock!
Have a wonderful celebration this month…Latina’s rock!
That’s really neat! Unfortunately XL wouldn’t fit me. But good luck to all the entrants!
This is a special month, and I join in the celebration of National Hispanic Heritage Month. I don’t fb or tweet but I am excited for the winner whoever it may be. You are a wonderful example of a Latina.
I would love one of the tote bags for my shopping, I love the idea of celebrating ones heritage.
Cooooool Giveaway, thanks! (: I would like a “tiny” size XL! lol…
I’d love a large! What cute designs!
my go-to Latina in blogland. In real life my extended family is made up of a few. Diversity is great and important.
Nice to know I’m the bloggy go-to.
Here’s a go-to question. Latina vs. Latino is that a gender difference?
Love the Corazon Latino and the fact that you reminded us about Hispanic Heritage Month. I celebrate everyday 😉 Size L for me, unless they run small, then x-large,okay, pues….
I LOVE EVERYTHING!! Amazing designs and will be so proud to strut around NYC in these digs!
Love the shirt and I’d like to win an XL size 🙂
I tweeted the giveaway!
Thank you!
Love the shirt and bag! Clever! I would beg for a Lg shirt….
I would like a medium! This stuff is so cute! would love to walk around with my LATINA tee 🙂
I know, right? I think it’s really cute too.
Happy Happy Happy NHHM!!!! Can I show you what Nordstrom decided to celebrate Asian American month with in 2009?
http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_jgRy_WSn444/SgRuzLE6iWI/AAAAAAAAAIc/ZH6S4acahOU/s1600-h/NS+AAM-792187.gif
Ugh.
Wow. I don’t even know what to say.
Cute! I wonder how tight they fit? I should be a small. Love the tote
I would probably need a size small T-shirt. LOL. I’m short! I LOVE our cultura! 😉
I would love to win this! Thanks!
I would love a small for my daughter… she is proud to be half Guatemalan 🙂
micaela6955 at msn dot com
I’m having a prob with the widgets… still. Can’t figure it out. Help! Love the HHM giveaways! 😉
What size do you want and I’ll enter you myself?
I would get a size small.