I’m passionate about style because it’s a form of self-awareness and identity. Every choice of clothing is a statement of who you are.
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What makes your style stand out?
I love mixing pieces with meaning—a necklace from an indigenous elder, layered with a thrifted Adidas top, designer heels, and finished with jewelry I’ve handmade. It’s all about bringing different pieces that tell a story together into one look.
What’s your dream fashion moment?
Honestly, when all fast fashion is forced to find more ethical & intentional ways to make profit.
What would you do with $20,000?
50% would go toward helping to support my family. For the past 6 years, I have sacrificed better pay to have slower mornings, be an attentive mother, build my own businesses / nonprofit, while trying to make ends meet. I deserve at least half of this money to make life more comfortable for myself. 25% will go toward my nonprofit, PINAYSPHERE (pinaysphere.org) 15% local organizations (VC DEFENSA, Oxnard Birthworkers, Community Roots Project) 5% Taxes 😂
