Often, my dad (the self educated Cholo from East Stockton Califas) would remind me that "Globalization successfully hooked Cholas with three items: Tide, Makeup, and Coca Cola." Of course this didn't make much sense as a 6-year-old, but as an adult, I realize not only was my dad right, but there is much more to add to the list that include a mix of historical remnants.
Which of the following 10 things changed the game on your steez?
Makeup (i.e. brown wine Wet n Wild lipstick)
Dickies and Ben Davis Pants
Nothing screams Chicana like the image of a homegirl ironing the sharpest crease in her formidable attire. Influenced by both military and prison industrial complex fashions , these "workwear" pants are sturdy, and stain repellant.
Wearing A Black Bra Under A White Shirt
Once considered a fashion faux pas and completely déclassé, the black bra under a white shirt color top has experienced its moments as low fashion and high fashion (think: Carrie Bradshaw and those damn pink day glow bras).
Resting Bitch Face
While the real pioneer of "resting bitch face" will always be your abuela ; cholas have channeled and mastered this fine art that has the added benefit of preventing wrinkle lines and saving lot of botox money. With ever the slightest hint of "fuchi face," a good chola will leave no inclination as to whether she is happy, sad, or content.
Nail Art
Forget those Instagram tutorials you always fail at. While the true artisans are the nail technicians themselves, Cholas have always maintained a unique vision on nail fashion. Pointy tips, pieced nails, loteria decals? Yep, you name it, Cholas have "nailed" it, and Gwen Stefani tried to emulate it.
Big Earrings
Aqua Net
Giving "0" Fucks
Cursive Script and Old English
Bandanas
