By Fernie Ruano Jr.
“The Wordy Girl” Maria A. Tettamanti, the Miami-based witty
and personable Cosmo wife and mother of two stylish kids who blogs in her
pajamas with a plastic container of Publix-chicken tenders between her legs and
Bravo on her plasma screen, expertly kills roaches in her bathroom, has a GPS
on women that insist on wearing heels they can’t walk in and possess the tricks
and tools to turn you into a social media guru.
That’s
whenever Tettamanti, recently named by CBS4.com as one of Miami’s top fashion
bloggers, isn’t busy posting snappy and comedic blogs at thewordygirl.com, all
in the name of busting her Greek ass all over the 305 to keep you bitches styling
with the latest in designer fashion, luxury travel and beauty trends.
And if
you’re nice, Maria might even give you some advice on personal development, if
she’s not at a fashion launch posing with a new Fendi handbag, hiding under a
tree at the SoHo Beach House, hosting a blog party @ Maria Tettamanti in what else
... her pajamas or answering some really awesome questions…
WBF: Let’s face it: We live in Miami, so you’ve probably had to
deal with a trucker or two lowering his window and yelling, “Oye, mami...” Is
your Spanish strong enough at this point that you can fire back with a few
choice words?
MT: “Ha-ha! Mi español esta perfecto! I actually speak perfect
Spanish. A lot of people don’t know I’m Greek-American, but my husband is from
Argentina. And we definitely speak a lot of Spanish around the house.
WBF: Your style and fashion sense is so Miami, from vibrant colors to the multi-patterned maxi dresses
to the washed jeans, off –the-shoulder blouses and pointed-toe heels. How would
you define your style and has living in Miami played a role in it?
MT: I would define my style as a combination of classic and
Cosmo-chic. I would definitely tell you the weather defines the way I dress and
my mood changes my style a lot. And with the huge Latin demographic here, it’s
obviously vibrant, risqué… muy caliente.
WBF: From your perspective, how do you think the general fashion sense
has changed in Miami and what makes it standout, if anything?
MT: Miami has definitely become a cultural hub with a very eclectic
vibe. It draws its style from so many places, you have events such as Art Basel,
the (South Beach) Food & Wine Festival and even Ultra (Music Festival), so
I feel that’s what makes it so trendy and interesting. We’re really rich in
culture that makes Miami what it is.; gives it a special vibe.
WBF: What is the one thing you see a woman wearing that still makes
you cringe?
MT: Oh my god, if I see another woman wearing a bandage dress with
high heels they can barely walk in... Do you know what I’m talking about? I’m
always thinking, “If you can’t walk in heels then don’t wear them!”
WBF: Put your crystal ball on. What do you think the Miami
cosmopolitan/chic woman will be wearing, say in the fall of 2025?
MT: You’re going to think this is the most ridiculous answer
ever, but I’m a firm believer in living the present; today. To be honest with
you, I don’t think that far ahead, haven’t given it much thought. And Miami is
such a diverse city that I don’t think anybody knows. But I can tell you black
pointy-toe heels will still be in style.
Walking tall and carefree: Maria Tettamanti struts her stuff.
WBF: Do you remember the first thing you ever bought at the mall
with your own money?
MT: Yes. I bought myself a Fendi handbag when I graduated from
school. And it felt awesome, very good since I work very hard for my money. I
felt very proud of myself. (Maria is a graduate of Ransom Everglades High School and University
of Florida.)
WBF: You’re at the mall. What’s the one thing you can’t leave
without?
MT: Oh wow! I’m definitely a shoe hoarder. I can’t leave
without (Fendi) designer shoes. And I’m totally into Celine sunglasses. I'm
addicted to designer shoes.
Want to get Maria Tettamanti a gift? Well, then..
WBF: What was a teenage Jersey-girl like you wearing, say to
the movies?
MT: Oh, lord. I was always decked out in Gap from head to toe,
Benetton, I would wear neon colors and a lot of different colors; I would say
everything. And I would wear Stussy hats all the time. Do you remember those?
WBF: You self-admittedly kill roaches in your bathroom and
challenge people to fried chicken-eating contest on social media (Go checkout some
of Maria’s latest hysteria on Facebook at Maria Andy Tettamanti). What’s the
one thing people probably don’t know about you?
MT: I’m actually a very shy person. But I have a half-glass
full personality and positive outlook on life, and enjoy it to the fullest. Greek people are
very passionate about everything and I really believe having Greek parents has
helped a lot. We just have a positive outlook on life and do everything with
amazing passion. I get it from my parents.
WBF: Let’s say you’re at your favorite grocery store, Publix. You
rush through the front doors and run to the deli, only to have your server tell
you, “We’re out of chicken tenders.” What are you getting; after you scream
three curse words in Spanish, because after
all this is Miami?
MS: In that case, I’m
moving over to the sandwich section where they make the sandwiches and getting
myself a roast beef hoagie.
WBF: You’re
known to wear your favorite maxi dresses and flip flops at Target so routinely;
I think there’s a plaque of you by the women’s bathroom. What’s your go-to-outfit, if you’re not at a luncheon, blog party
or gala with your husband?
MT: That’s an easy one. I’m either in my pajamas because I
work from home or in Lolo Lemon workout clothes, if I’m not wearing a maxi
dress from Target.
Do you want to know more about this 305-reeking,
beach-bumming, Cuban food-obsessed dude? Well, then.. You can connect with
Fernie @wordbyfernie (Twitter) and Fernie Ruano (Facebook). Who knows? If he
really likes you, he might even give you his email.
Still want more of Maria Tettamanti? You can find her on Instagram (@
MariaTettamanti) and www.thewordygirl.com.
