OOH LA LATINA! Meet 10 Latinas expanding the definition of style & beauty for all women

special to Stylelist by Tish Johnson

From making "ugly" beautiful to making curves ideal, we salute 10 Latinas expanding the definition of style & beauty for all women.

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Nina Garcia

As Fashion Director at ELLE Magazine, 'Project Runway' judge Nina Garcia has spent the better part of the last 10 years identifying runway trends women will actually want to wear. Now she's sharing her knowledge in a new book, "LIttle Black Book of Style," explaining, "I know firsthand how overwhelming fashion can be."

Penelope & Monica Cruz

More than 15 years of getting red carpet ready has taught Penelope Cruz more than a thing or two about style. She teamed up with her little sister, Monica to design a wardrobe for Spanish retailer, Mango, inspired by their own. The line which includes evening wear, jeans and knits will be available online September 16.

Eva Longoria

The beauty and cult-following of this 'Desperate Housewives' diva has made her an obvious spokes model choice by beauty and fashion brands. For the past two years she's been one of the faces of L'Oreal's suite of products and this year became the first spokes model for Bebe's new sportswear line.

Jennifer Lopez

Chris Rock once joked that Lopez should thank her rear for her career, but its her fans who are grateful to the diva for proudly celebrating her curves at a time when stick-thin was in -- all the while dancing her way from Fly Girl to fashion designer (check out her Sweetface and JLo lines) and multi-media mogul.

Erika Pena

This Miami-based designer isn't a household name -- yet -- but with her urban chic jewelry featured in Vogue and her baubles worn by celebrities like Beyonce and Brooke Shields, get ready to hear more.

America Ferrera

Ugly is the "new beauty" especially when portrayed by Ferrera. Her sharp acting skills have turned character Betty Suarez into an American idol and earned her the coveted honor of a Golden Globe award this year.

Salma Hayek

An actress who puts her craft before publicizing her personal life, she even calls her co-owned production company Silent H. Hayek powerfully plays and produces roles from television to film, elevating the perception of Latina women around the world.

Christina Aguilera

She's had her misses, but who hasn't on the road to womanhood? Whether she's modeling Skechers footwear or high-fashion Versace, or reincarnating the retro chic of 1940s glam this pint-sized diva with the super-sized singing talent has grown into a beautiful woman.

Angie Martinez

Known as the "The Voice of New York" -- no small feat for a female radio deejay -- the Grammy-winning Martinez packs both musical talent and urban fashion flavor, making her a face for labels such as Ecko’s Red and Adidas’ Respect M.E.

Shakira

This pink guitar-playing Latin pop phenomenon burst into the mainstream with the dark locks and leather styles befitting her rock star status. Then she went red, then platinum blonde before settling on her current tumble of honey-blonde curls. But what we love most about her style are the midriff-baring tops that show off her amazing hip-shaking abilities.

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