Since moving from Guaynabo, Puerto RicoWhen I arrived in New York, I found myself falling into a Daily routine I’ve only seen it before. I wake up at sunrise to do cafecitoturn on the radio and watch it How’s my tree?. At 3 p.m., after working as a graphic designer for a few hours, I take a break – this time on the balcony as I watch families go to the park and neighbors run errands. The evening is accompanied by some boleros of Agustin Lara and Toña La Negra when I make ice or amarillitos. I think I have unconsciously started señora era.
All Latinos are familiar with the señora lifestyle: the leisurely habits of the elders of our lives have made our alert childhood eyes look boring and stationary. At 25, decades ago when my woman entered her own señora era, it feels like self care. I’m not alone. The señora era is now trending on TikTokwhere countless young Latinas are posting videos of themselves cleaning, cooking, gardening, and relaxing to the tunes of Eydie Gormé and a 1964 Los Panchos performance “Sabor a Mi.” Like me, many of the women who are sharing these videos are first to navigate educational or professional spaces in the United States and is processing a large amount pressure to excel and expect sacrifice yourself It’s inherited from generation to generation. It’s no surprise that the señora lifestyle has emerged early among millennials and Gen Z Latinas.
@ paola.marie It can be just an ordinary day when suddenly life señora calls you # señoralife# señoraera#hispanicmoms#latina#hispaniclife#hispanicsbelike#latine#latinx#Puerto Rico ♬ Sabor a Mi – Eydie Gorme
Search live slower and purposeful, the señora lifestyle has allowed me space to think, meditate, and replenish, instead of working nonstop and consume. It was a direct response to the hustle and bustle culture of the United States, and New York City in particular. For me, it is a lifestyle of freedom influenced by the seniors who raised me, who make café con leche en la greca, tend to their plants and orchids, and listen to songs. baladas and salsa.
When I find myself falling into señora-like habits that help me live fully in the present and engage in hobbies that bring me joy, even if some people may think they are outdated, My clothes are also old. Someone who is passionate about grandma, I often pair up vintage dress with straps with a classic dark red lipstick and a gold brooch. Are from my classic style and my nostalgic playlist To the vintage perfumes I wear and the traditional meals I’m eager to learn to make, I’m retrieving romantic memories of my grandmother. Through incorporating a bit of their señora energy into my daily routine, I feel like I’ve truly found my personal style and balanced lifestyle. Aesthetically, this is how I got there.
Shop for vintage items.
Personal style can vary and it takes trial and error to fully define. For now, I would say that my style is vintage-inspired with reference to historical outfits or styles that I remember seeing in my grandmother’s wardrobe. Savings have become a great source of new works and inspiration, especially Latin store alike Poorly rated and WHO DA. At stores like this, I can often find la batita, the beautiful dresses our mother wore on hot days indoors. I love taking this simple, oversized dress and dressing it up as an outfit. It’s comfortable and its linen fabric makes it perfect for warm days. Also, I always keep an eye out for wardrobe staples like lace, eyelets, puff sleeves, or dramatic collars. These little details add something special to any basic, elevating the simplest of looks.
Wear gold jewelry.
As señoras, we love our ganglia, especially beautiful jewelry that will last for generations. We’ve been wearing rocking earrings and necklaces since we were babies, so it’s no wonder we love a stack of jewelry. With my earrings, I like to play with unsymmetrical. I start with some vintage gold ring make my main pair and often add a dangling pearl, a pearl hoop or a simple stud on top of my other piercings. For my fingers, I wear five to six gold rings with at least one ring. This summer, my goal is Round Rotonda are from Muns. I’m obsessed with this Puerto Rican brand. Whenever I’m back in the archipelago, I stop by. The brand has the perfect everyday basics to pair with any outfit.
Add some curls to your hairstyle.
In high school, I almost always wore a French bob as a way to stand out from the sea of long hair. I always wanted something a little different. So now that a lot of people have their hair cut, I decided to grow it out. Over the past few years, my hair has grown longer than ever – and I love it. Use hair products from brands like Ceremoniaclike it Aceite de Moska and Mascarilla de BabassuI maintain growth and a healthy wave, which I need to get the classic Victorian long hair with tassels that I’m after.
Always wear red lipstick.
As a child, I remember watching the women in my family spend hours getting ready for any celebration, no matter the size. They danced in my grandmother’s bedroom while spraying a mixture of hairspray and Chanel Mademoiselle into the air. I love these memories. In fact, seeing them put on makeup is why I still wear the most timeless accessory they ever gave me: a red lip. Currently, I like to wear Bésame Cosmetics blood red lipstick. Its deep reds and warm tones make this 1922 shade a favorite forever. I also love Bésame’s vintage-inspired packaging; it has become a part of my decor, making my wardrobe like a pantyhose.
Make it a lifestyle.
My señora era isn’t just about how I adorn myself; That’s the way of life. There were a few essentials that helped me get started in this señora life. The main thing: reconnecting with the music I grew up with. I always think of salsa songs of school age because Cheo Feliciano and boleros by Beny More with generations before me. Now, I enjoy them, drifting into nostalgia with each song. As a Puerto Rican in New York, nothing beats listening “Un Verano en Nueva York” by El Gran Combo or a little Juan Luis Guerra in just one reset on Sunday. Whether I’m listening while drinking coffee or letting the rhythm lift me up from my chair to dance freely, señora life is about listening to your body and going with the flow – that’s not cool.
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