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THANK YOOOOUUUU!!!!!

Coming back just to reblog this 🥺!!!

Okayy I just came back from the dead (I was sick) to finish this cute commission for @dahliamorena <33

#para mi #commission #hetalia #mekihon #mexpan #nippomex #hws mexico #hws japan

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- El Gigante de MesoAmerica

Kinda full body /pose free hand practice with my Toltec who I’ve recently retouched!

+ Bonus!

Also I’m not off my hiatus, I’ll probably actually return around mid May-early June. Byeeee 👋🏽

#tolteca #toltec #mesoamerica #aph #hetalia #hws #ヘタリア #hws toltec #aph toltec #aph mexico #hws mexico #aph oc #hetalia oc #cringe

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Likely taking a hiatus from this blog for a few weeks / maybe a month or more. I currently have nothing to post + busy with school + high key in a slump bc I hate the Hetalia fandom lol

Bye for now!

#hiatus

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- Avocado Season 🥑

Did you know that the state of Michoacán is the biggest producer of avocados in the Mexican republic ? Around 4/5ths of the national produce are provided by Michoacán ! Read about it here!

Bonus:

This defiantly wasn’t an excuse to draw Moises haha and for Lupe to smack gringo lolol

Do NOT tag as Us * Mex or Ame * Mex in reblogs thanks!

#aph #hws #hetalia #aph mexico #hws mexico #aph america #hws america #ヘタリア #michoacán #aph ocs #hws ocs #hetalia ocs

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Wanted to share something I never seemed to have actually spoke about regarding my Mexico Oc; her hair!

I don’t believe I really ever explained the nuances of her (Lupita’s) hair, it’s rather ironic that I didn’t as I think her hair is what makes her stand out (hopefully) but hair in Mexican culture especially for women is rather important as it ties to our identity. However, I want to provide a bit of context to why I chose to style her hair the way I did!

- Hair Texture

I think wavy / loose curly hair is a rather commonly picked trait for female Mexico Oc’s as I’ve seen others who chose to use this texture which is rather nice tbh! Though, I’d like to explain why I chose to take this approach.

I’ve spoken before a little regarding my Oc’s heritage being indigenous, Nahua / Mayan in specific meaning that she has no biological / genetic relation to Europe as she’s not mestiza. Why I chose to make her indigenous can be saved for another post. Returning to this point however, this means Lupita was born with straight hair. While a texture =/= ethnicity in most cases, in MesoAmerica and in many indigenous communities in modern Mexico, the main type of texture amongst the people is typically straight and thick.

Indigenous hair styles tend to differ from region to region as many hair styles are commonly shared in different cultures. Braids, being arguably one of the oldest hair styles documented on the continent across practically all cultures, and then globally as well, have had a key significance in MesoAmerican and later Mexican cultures. Though girls and young unwed women were costumed to wear their hair loose in the Mexica culture, doing her hair in different styles is to me a form of storytelling and cultural referencing.

As I mentioned before; hair is often tied to identity. By the time the Spanish had colonized the area known as MesoAmerica and moved up into northern Mexico and the Southwest United States, the implementation of the Caste System had become a staple part of the new society. Lupita being an indigenous girl did not wear European gowns! Instead, she wore huipils (the traditional blouses / dresses of indigenous women) in order to identify her racial category but these huipils later on could also be made with European textiles, and sometimes even imitated European patterns. As a young teen, these fancy huipils were paired with a shawl she wore as a veil. Veiling was a common practice of modesty that was often tied to religious significance. Shawl veiling is still seen in Mexico now, mostly among older women when attending mass. Her veil often covered her hair that by this time had fully taken on its current wavy texture.

So what does all this mean in relation to Lupe’s hair? As I mentioned previously, though hair texture =/= ethnicity, it’s important that I also talk about the intense cultural shift that occurred in the continent as Mexico’s current culture itself is a “blend” of our original indigenous cultures and all the foreign influences. Whether those be European, African and even Asian! I figured that what better way to explore this influence than through hair. Hair is often times linked to culture and beauty in specific to women for the most part, women in Mexico put a lot of emphasis onto our hair because of how literally tied it is to our cultural identity!

- Hair Style

I want to dedicate this section to speaking on her hair style. I think I take a rather nuanced approach to this since I incorporate not just cultural aspects to her hair but also geographical. By now it’s kind of a running theme in the series for characters to sport accessories or have specific characteristics that represent certain cultural or geographical attributes of their lands so I thought I’d do so with mine.

Before I get into the details on why I chose to incorporate certain details into my Oc’s hair, I want to first talk a little about the hair in its natural state;

If anybody remembers when I used to draw her with her hair loose, you deserve a discount for sticking around for so long 🫡. Lupe sports long, thick, loosely waved hair that stretches well down her back. It’s dark in color, looking next to black, but its brown undertones show up best in sunlight. Her hair itself isn’t much on the surface level, it’s rather simple actually but I also think that it still holds some type of meaning. For centuries, long healthy hair was considered one of the most desired traits for women across many cultures and in Mexico it’s been no different. Women keep their gorgeous hair long and strong by braiding.

This brings me to my next point, her hair style! I think I unintentionally took a really creative approach when I was first drafting her design almost 10 years ago omg 😭 because I liked the way things looked. Her two little front braids are unintentionally similar to Nahua women’s “horned” style that signifies maturity and marital status but can also signify social status. Though a “mature” woman, Lupe is unwed. Her braids represent the two biggest mountain ranges of the country, those being the Sierra Madre Oriental and Sierra Madre Occidental, with a small red ribbon tied through them (shout out to my friend who gave me the idea). Ribbon tied braids are commonly seen amongst many indigenous communities but are also worn during holidays such as Independence Day (September 15-16th) and November 20th. Her bun is more of a “practical” choice. Though I enjoy drawing Lupita in different hairstyles, I know personally how hard it is to manage thick, textured hair, sometimes it’s just easier to put it up in a bun or something that keeps it neat and out of the way. The little braid that wraps around the base of her bun is a more recent addition, this represents the Sierra Madre Sur. The little curl and ahoge are self explanatory.

I think by now I get my point across but ofc I would appreciate any feedback on this since I don’t really do lore talks (if this even counts as one). I’ll gladly elaborate on any point !! Hope this was at least the tiniest bit of interesting for some of you 😅!!

#long post #aph #hetalia #hws #ヘタリア #aph mexico #hws mexico #aph oc #hetalia oc #talking about hair ig #it’s really just me yapping

[dahliamorena]

“And Every Time I See Your Face, The Oceans Heave Up To My Heart”

January 1614, the first Japanese diplomats lead by samurai Tsunenaga Hasekura arrive in Mexico City greeted by the citizens of the capital city after landing in Acapulco. Watch this video if you’d like an in depth exploration of the history between these two nations!

1614-2024, 410 años de relaciones diplomáticas!

#aph #hetalia #ヘタリア #hws #aph japan #hws japan #aph mexico #hws mexico #mekihon #mexpan #nippomex #this is meant to be platonic btw

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- Sol De MesoAmerica

Did a slight retouch on Tonatiuh! I’ll try to do more content with him!

Background ☀️

#aph #hws #ヘタリア #hetalia #aph mexico #hws mexico #hws teotihuacan #aph teotihuacan #teotihuacan #mesoamerica #Classic period MesoAmerica #hetalia oc

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Another One

Average Mexican Dad

#this one says ‘ me exited because I’m a part of the family now’ // my father in law’ #‘my father in law accepted me now 🥺’ #‘with my princess and my stupid ass son in law’ #i’m so funny #hws #hws mexico #hws japan #hws aztec empire #mekihon #mexpan #nippomex

[dahliamorena]

Average Mexican Dad

#aph #hws #hetalia #ヘタリア #aph mexico #hws mexico #aph japan #hws japan #aph aztec empire #hws aztec empire #the text says ‘with my beautiful daughter and my damn son in law’ btw #making him a dragon ball fan was the funniest thing I could have ever done

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Thanks for tagging me :3!

Replay - SHINee

Mayonaka no Door / Stay With Me - Miki Matsubara

GO!!! - FLOW

Gee - Girls’ Generation

Bendita Tu Luz - Maná, Juan Luis Guerra

Todo Cambio - Camila

＊〜アステリスク〜 - Orange Range

Inolvidable - Reik

Entra en Mi Vida - Sin Bandera

Mariposa Traicionera - Maná

Not sure who to tag lol but @m4ruk4ts si quieres 💪🏽

Tagged by @oumaheroes & @needcake ! Thank you <3

rules: shuffle your 'on repeat' playlist & post the first ten tracks, then tag ten people 🎶

O Virga ac Diadema (In The Green - Original Company)

The Ascension (Sufjan Stevens)

Bohemian Rasphody (Queen)

Petalburgh City (Pokemon Ruby - Chippy Bits)

Show Me Around (8-Bit Arcade)

God's Whisper (Raury)

Trout Heart Replica (Amanda Palmer - The Grand Theft Orchestra)

Petalburg Woods (Pokemon Ruby - Chippy Bits)

Rain in Soho (The Mountain Goats)

Wolf (First Aid Kit)

Thank you for tagging me! My music taste is mostly whatever I stumble across, with some pokemon theme songs thrown in. Tagging: @r0ttenfr0g , @rei-does-stuff, @koolkat9, @lou-is-here-and-queer and anyone else that wants to do it :)

#it’s all very 2000’s #my fav music comes from this era and early 2010’s #with some 90’s music thrown in #avg Latino anime consumer core

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Cuetlaxochitl, Flower Of Fallen Warriors

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to everybody who’s celebrating! Did you know that the “poinsettia” flower originated from Mexico? And that it had a tie to fallen the Aztec warriors? I go into on my Instagram about this!

Quick disclaimer; my Aztec survived the sack of Tenochtitlán, he’s alive and well I just wanted to make this aesthetic lol

#aph #hetalia #hws #ヘタリア #aph mexico #hws mexico #aph aztec #hws aztec empire #aph oc #hetalia oc #cuetlaxochitl #noche buena

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Little reminder that my ask box is open and I love hearing from you guys 🤗

#asks open

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Sorry for my inactivity! I’ve been very busy these past few weeks but since winter break started for me recently I’ll try to upload a bit more often!

Here’s some recent things I’ve done!

1) IxChel (Chichén Itzá) protecting her man Achcauhtli (Aztec) based on that one Kevin Hart meme

2) Art trade with @makwandis , they wanted their Gilbert interacting with Lupe! He’s being scolded for not wearing sunscreen 😅

3) Silly little doodle of Al bothering Lupe inspired by a conversation I had with @pinkflipphonez !

#aph #hetalia #hws #ヘタリア #aph mexico #hws mexico #aph aztec #hws aztec empire #aph chichen itzá #hws chichen itza #aph spain #hws spain #aph america #hws america #aph prussia #hws prussia

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bisan's instagram post

#palestine #gaza #free palestine #free gaza #don’t stop talking about palestine #from the river to the sea palestine will be free

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Just saw one of your posts where you called Mexico Lupe and jumped outta my SEAT like YES someone else named her Guadelupe. The personification of Mexico named after the patron saint of mexico??? COME ON

Yessss I’m so glad you noticed!!

I like to add ✨flavor✨ to my Oc’s by giving them names that are in a way connected to their cultures or have some sort of significance!

Her full name Guadalupe Yoltzin (Yoltzin being a feminine name of Nahuatl roughly translating to “little heart”) just in case anybody was curious!

TYSM for the ask 🤗🩷!!!

#asks #aph mexico #hws mexico #forgot to add tags oops

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Update 11/26

Commissions closed! I’m not opening them any time soon, I won’t have time due to finals coming up and I won’t be in the country for about half of my winter break.

Thank you to everybody who supported and boosted this post when it went live!

Commissions Open!

Please read 👇🏽

This is my first time doing commissions so I may be very rusty just fyi.

Literally any type of interaction is appreciated. Whether you reblog, like or buy from me directly.

Also please keep in mind that these are limited time only. I’m capping these soon.

Regarding payment, I only accept money through PayPal. Once we reach an agreement, I’ll provide you my PayPal information!

Style 1

Style 2

Rules

#commissions closed

[dahliamorena]

20 De Noviembre

¡Viva la revolución!

#ヘタリア #aph #hws #aph mexico #hws mexico #aph oc #hetalia oc #20 de noviembre #revolución mexicana