Natalia Mayo

Natalia Mayo












Natalia Mayo
Natalia Mayo
What do you like about being Latina?

As I get older I learn to love being Latina more and more. When I was younger I hated the fact that I was different than all of my American peers whose families only spoke English. However, now as an adult I love all of the opportunities it gives me. I speak another language, I can understand and empathize with most cultures and their differences, and that I have been raised to love and give all that I have. I think being a mujer Latina means strength, power and love and I don’t think there’s anything more beautiful than that.

What’s something about you that people would be surprised to know?
Even though I work in fashion, love clothes, and am a former Wilhelmina model, I think the thing that most surprises people about me is that I used to professionally race cars. To this day, my father and I will travel on weekends to various car races and beat all of the boys. 
What are your favorite colors and outfits that make up most of your closet?

I usually like to keep things simple. I try to match neutral colors with one pop of color to stand out. I would say my closet consists of mostly black/grey/white/tan with the occasional loud print or bright color to add a little bit of life.

What trends are big in your city?

Naturally NYC is known for its all black no matter what season it might be. However, I think lately people are trying to break out of that trend and give a little more color and life to the sidewalks of New York. Walking to my office in Bryant Park, I have been seeing a lot more outstanding prints and pops of colors in most people’s outfits.

Natalia Mayo
Natalia Mayo
What is your favorite brand/designer? What do you like about that brand?

I may be a little biased because I work for headquarters, but lately I’ve really learned to love Michael Kors RTW. Seeing how much work and detail goes into the entire garment making process, I’ve really appreciated the pieces that come out of it. I love brands and designers that focus on fits. I think a piece can be beautiful but if it doesn’t fit the woman like it is supposed to, it isn’t desirable.

Which actresses or models do you believe have the best style?

Kaia Gerber. She comes from an empire of fashion icons and seems to just be continuing that legacy.

Where do you see yourself in 5 years and what are your goals?

I currently run Production for Michael Kors Women’s RTW. I also competed in January for the title of Miss New York USA and finished in the Top 19 and was also awarded Miss Congeniality. I plan to compete again this year as well as for the title of Miss Long Island. I hope that in five years I have accomplished one of my many dreams as either becoming more senior in the fashion corporate field or using the title of Miss New York to start my own business venture.

Natalia Mayo
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Fabiola Rodríguez

Fabiola Rodríguez














Fabiola
fabiola
What do you like about being Latina?

The culture, the amazing places and beaches. The people are so warm and lovely.

What’s something about you that people would be surprised to know?

That I’m 27 years old.

What are your favorite colors and outfits that make up most of your closet?

Gym clothes.

What trends are big in your city?

Clothing with Huicholes  (Mexican art).

fabiola
fabiola
What is your favorite brand/designer? What do you like about that brand?

Ferragamo, I love the innovation and designs of the clothes.

Which actresses or models do you believe have the best style?

Emma Watson!

Where do you see yourself in 5 years and what are your goals?

Being a super fitness influencer and helping people achieve a healthy life.

fabiola
fabiola

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Cynthia Valdovinos

Cynthia Valdovinos










Cynthia Valdovinos
Cynthia Valdovinos
What do you like about being Latina?

What do I not love about being Latina haha! Latina's are super rich in culture, it is very rare that our elders have not passed down traditions such as recipes, dancing and the importance of big family dinners.

What’s something about you that people would be surprised to know?
I know a lot about environmental issues. I am absolutely fascinated about pollution and how a sustainable and ethical lifestyle is very important.


What are your favorite colors and outfits that make up most of your closet?

Being a model, black is certainly one of my favorite wardrobe colors! I have so much black its hard to pick an outfit sometimes because all of my black clothes are hard to tell apart in my closet.

What trends are big in your city?

NYC is definitely big on cool, effortless looks which I love .

What is your favorite brand/designer? What do you like about that brand?

My favorite brand to wear is Zara. It has so many cool unique pieces which are high-end designer inspired which I love!

Cynthia Valdovinos
Cynthia Valdovinos
Cynthia Valdovinos
Which actresses or models do you believe have the best style?

I love the style of Victoria's Secret model Elsa Holsk. She is very vintage and fierce!

Where do you see yourself in 5 years and what are your goals?

In 5 years I certainly still see myself in the fashion industry. I would love to have retired my parents by then, have my own place, have my own successful business, have made my way onto the big screen and spreading major awareness about the environment!

Cynthia Valdovinos
Cynthia Valdovinos

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Jovanska Desire Molina Maltés

Jovanska Desire Molina Maltés









Jovanska Desire Molina Maltés
Jovanska Desire Molina Maltés
What do you like about being Latina?

I love being Latina, especially Puerto Rican. I love the climate of my country, the food, the culture, I enjoy every time I say that I am from Puerto Rico wherever I go. Latina's are characterized by our sensuality, our charisma, and we distinguish ourselves by our Latin flavor wherever we tread. I feel extremely fortunate to be born in a Latin country, where the Caribbean woman are not only characterized by their beauty, but for being hard-working, dedicated, self-confident women, capable of leading and excelling in everything we set out to do.

What’s something about you that people would be surprised to know?
Well ... One of the things that surprises people the most is when I say "I do not like fruits", and when I say I do not like them, it's NONE of them. On the other hand, one of the things that almost nobody knows about me and are very surprised when I talk about this is that I was diagnosed with "Meningitis" a month and a half after birth. At the time doctors told my family as a consequence I would have brain damage or a learning disability, however, thanks to God I am a healthy person and I have never suffered from any kind of problems or conditions.


What are your favorite colors and outfits that make up most of your closet?

I LOVE pastel colors, white, black and red. I think those are the colors which my wardrobe consists of. For every occasion I find the ideal outfit, but I definitely can not miss my "Little black dress".

What trends are big in your city?

Puerto Rico is a very versatile country, where you can implement your own style. Whether it's jeans, tennis and a visor, a tropical look with a maxi dress or a more elegant and sophisticated outfit, everything depends on the person and their style.

What is your favorite brand/designer? What do you like about that brand?

I honestly do not have a designer or brand as a preference, but if I had to choose one it would definitely be Carolina Herrera, since I love her elegance and the sophisticated and classic look that her pieces show.

Jovanska Desire Molina Maltés
Jovanska Desire Molina Maltés
Jovanska Desire Molina Maltés
Which actresses or models do you believe have the best style?

If we talk about daring and youthful styles I love Olivia Culpo, Kendall Jenner and Gigi Hadid. But if it's about Elegance, I LOVE the classic and elegant style of Carolina Herrera.

Where do you see yourself in 5 years and what are your goals?

I am currently at a very important stage in my life. I am a candidate for the title of Miss Puerto Rico Petite 2018, one of the most important competitions that praises petite Puerto Rican woman. If I win, God willing, I would create several projects where I could highlight and praise the youth of Puerto Rico. Projects where I can carry a message that everything can be done with effort and dedication and, above all, be able to combine them with one of my great goals in life: "BE A JOURNALIST". In 5 years I am sure that with effort and dedication I will achieve it. I know it's not an easy road but I've always liked the challenges and I'm a faithful believer that the universe does conspire in your favor, as long as your faith is unshakable.

Jovanska Desire Molina Maltés
Jovanska Desire Molina Maltés

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Lilibeth Bustos Linares

Lilibeth Bustos Linares









What do you like about being Latina?

I like to come from a country where we have many problems, and based on that we always fight to see our dreams come true. The concept of food and family is probably something that I love the most as a Latina. I grew up in a family where my father worked for many hours in a job that wasn’t the fanciest one, but he is an excellent example of persistence. Now, living in the USA, I bring with me all this kindness, happiness and courage from Colombia.

What’s something about you that people would be surprised to know?

Ha ha ha, I don’t know…. I’m the same Lilibeth everywhere, an open book who likes to connect with others and share her experiences or stories. But probably not everyone knows where I met my husband. Every time I share with somebody else where I met him, they are amazed. Hahaha ok, Here we go! I met my husband at the Beach on a beautiful sunny day in San Francisco 3 years ago. I asked him where the bathroom was, as an excuse to talk to him, and that day we ended up eating “arepas” in Pica Pica. Isn’t a cute love story to share?


What are your favorite colors and outfits that make up most of your closet?

The colorful ones! I love to have and create my style with all of them. Although I do have white and black pieces to balance my outfits.

What trends are big in your city?

San Francisco is a city that has a significant diversity of cultures. I think depends on the season, you can find good stuff around. Some trends can very relaxed and hippie but others can be very fancy and luxury.

What is your favorite brand/designer? What do you like about that brand?


I have been working for different entrepreneur designers in the city, and those have probably been my favorite. What I love about them, is their original, handcraft and creativity in their pieces plus the sustainability aspects that help communities around the world. For example, Sara Melissa is an incredible handcraft leather shoe designer who donates 5% of her income to a foundation in Nicaragua, and Totonga Bomoi works with women in Congo creating handcrafted head wraps and bow ties, helping them to bring some income to their families.

Lilibeth
Lilibeth
Which actresses or models do you believe have the best style?

There are a lot of beautiful models, and all of them have great style, but I have my favorite! She is a Colombian model; her name is Toya Montoya, she is beautiful and natural. Her style is full of colors that combine with nature, and you can see the happiness from her heart. She is also helping communities share the message of taking care of some natural areas in Colombia like Tayrona Park in Santa Marta, Colombia.

Where do you see yourself in 5 years and what are your goals?

I see myself with my own fashion business, helping empower women and taking care of the environment. My goals are to continue studying and learning more about sustainability and business. I believe that life feels better when we give more.

Lilibeth
Lilibeth

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Patricia Gloria Contreras

Patricia leather pants


Patricia lenceria two piece
Patricia in black swimsuit
What do you like about being Latina?

Being a Latina is a gift of God, I love to have fire in my blood.

What’s something about you that people would be surprised to know?

I think people would be surprised to discover how organized, determined and patient I am.

What trends are big in your city?

The trends in my city are street and soft colors.

Patricia leather pants
Patricia casual outfit
Patricia hand pose
What is your favorite brand/designer? What do you like about that brand?

My favorite designers are Zimmerman, Redemption, Milly and anything that is modern, fresh and cool. I love brands that are unique and that also show ancient reminiscence in their clothes.


What are your favorite colors and outfits that make up most of your closet?

I truly love colors in every shade but I love how I look when I dress sophisticated and classic.

Where do you see yourself in 5 years and what are your goals?

I would love to see myself as an actress in a series and having a creative job-hobby on the side like art, decorating or designing.

Which actresses or models do you believe have the best style?

I love Angelina Jolie forever, I love Sara Sampaio and Mimi Cutrel is my favorite stylist ever.

Patricia with green mini bag
Patricia two piece outfit

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Featured Model: Stefany Araujo

Stefany Araujo















Stefany
What do you like about being Latina?

What don't I love about being Latina. I think the quality that so many Latina's possess is strength. That’s what I love about being Latina, we stay strong and we fight for what we want.

What’s something about you that people would be surprised to know?

I came in such a young age to the United States all by myself with no family looking for a better future. That’s why people usually get surprised, realizing that I’m very independent.


What are your favorite colors and outfits that make up most of your closet?

I’m always going with neutral colors. I’m really easy going and I won’t let my bad days get to me.

What trends are big in your city?


Since I got here to Houston, the biggest beautiful state. I would say the trend is the mix between Latino and American culture.

stefany
What is your favorite brand/designer? What do you like about that brand?


Kate Spade, the reason why I like her is that she always comes out with a classy line which is my style, love everything about the brand.

Which actresses or models do you believe have the best style?

I would say Carolina Silva, she is a model inspiration, not only because she is from my country but the way she expresses herself with her style.


Where do you see yourself in 5 years and what are your goals?

In 5 years I see myself with my own clothing brand and a very successful modeling career.




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Featured Model: Sheyla Quizena

Sheyla Quizena













Sheyla Quizena
Sheyla Quizena
What do you like about being Latina?

I love not only the curves that characterize us, but the joy and the swing we have wherever we make ourselves noticed.  

What’s something about you that people would be surprised to know?
Curious facts about me:


I eat til I die literally, I'm hungry 24/7. it seems like I have 2 stomachs but I manage.


I love Mickey Mouse I have a collection of many items like teddies, sleepers, pillow, etc.


What are your favorite colors and outfits that make up most of your closet?

My favorite colors are white, black and red. For outfits I really love high wasted jeans with crop tops and tight dresses

What trends are big in your city?

Ragged jeans, a blouse and platforms or tennis.

Sheyla Quizena
Sheyla Quizena
Sheyla Quizena
What is your favorite brand/designer? What do you like about that brand?

My favorite brand is Valentino.

Which actresses or models do you believe have the best style?

Blake Lively and Adriana Gutierrez.

Sheyla Quizena
Sheyla Quizena

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Featured Model: Estefania Muñoz








Estefania Muñoz
Estefania Muñoz
What do you like about being Latina?

The variety in beauty of Latina women. The versatility, elegance and naturalness.

What’s something about you that people would be surprised to know?
 I do not like makeup (haha) unless I have to use it. I love being natural.


What are your favorite colors and outfits that make up most of your closet?

The black and white are the protagonists of my wardrobe! I love to combine it with other colors. Shorts and jeans are essential for my day to day.

What trends are big in your city?

My city has warm weather, so comfort is first, in terms of trend, transparencies and skirts are in style. They are a hit in Pereira.

What is your favorite brand/designer? What do you like about that brand?

Valentino Garavani because it is an elegant brand that at the same time can be irreverent and offer very personalized styles. I love the freshness and modernity in each design.

Estefania Muñoz
Estefania Muñoz
Estefania Muñoz
Which actresses or models do you believe have the best style?

I love the style of Camila Coelho , former Miss Universe Ximena Navarrete and Victoria's Secret angel Izabel Goulart.

Where do you see yourself in 5 years and what are your goals?

Recognized as a woman who represents her county in the best way possible and working on a brand of my own that will employ Colombians and that I can position on an international scale. 

Estefania Muñoz
Estefania Muñoz

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