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TAD: We are all huge fans of your style here at TAD. How would you personally describe your style?
Pa: First off, thank you so much! And to be quite honest, I’ve found my style to be more basic and simple than anything. Growing up, I never was allowed to spend a lot of money on clothes so I learned to work with clothing and be versatile with them. I love being able to have a piece of clothing that I can wear differently whenever I want. Also with 80’s/90’s fashion coming back, it’s been a heavy influence. I could open up one of my mom’s photo album when she was younger and piece something she had on on myself. I love the tie dyes, high waisted shorts, and crop tops. That’s actually all I live in all summer! With that, the whole grunge and gothic look has also made its way to fashion and I’ve been told I hold a piece of that in my style as well. I absolutely adore the dark reds and purples on clothing and with makeup and you can never go wrong with black and plaids. It’s like high fashion grunge and I love it. Lastly, being the size I am has helped me set my style in. Not only am I big but I’m also short which most people would see as negatives. But because I have both it’s like a double negative aka a positive. It’s made me see how things fit on me and how I should get things fitted, or more polished if you may. Throwing these things together, it creates my personal style and seems like so much but it’s really just bits and pieces coming together and I think that’s what it’s all about: not being set in one way but having different things that add up to something completely new.
TAD: Being a popular fashion blogger probably has its setbacks. How do you deal with hate?
Pa: Most of the time, hate I get is from anyone just telling me about the size I am. I realize dressing the way I do can sometimes can make some people feel uneasy just because I am bigger than what is glorified in the media and that’s absolute trash. But it’s been a journey my whole life to accept the body I have and just keeping it healthy. I’m in love with my body and having someone who cannot accept people in all shapes and sizes is truly saddening. I try to promote self love as much as possible and when someone tries to tear me down, I always just remind myself that I love me. Everyone’s got opinions but the person’s who really matters is mine.
TAD: What advice would you give to someone who's trying to get into online fashion world for the first time?
Pa: Personally, I’m trying to break through myself! But in the way that I have so far I think it’s important to be confident, stay confident and really let your personality shine through. I don’t think you personally have to be this super outgoing person. It is possible to be laid back and show yourself for who you are and the fashion you love. It’s also important to stay persistent. Always. Sometimes I have trouble with that but you’ve just got to remind yourself that if this is what you’ve got a passion for, you keep truckin’ along.
TAD: I think we all know that confidence is one of your most prominent traits (we love it!!). What are some other traits you think a girl (or guy) has to have in order to pull off her (or his) favorite looks?
Pa: Thanks! I think along with confidence, you’ve got to just smile and be happy with what you’re in. If you don’t like what you’ve got on, why are you wearing it?! A smile can just brighten everything up. Wearing things out of the norm does not mean it’s wrong so wear what you please and carry that “I don’t give a f**k about your opinion” attitude as you strut in it. You’ve got to just own it and know that you look amazing in it, because more often that not, you do!
TAD: What's your staple item this season?
Pa: It’d have to be my high waisted shorts. All of my shorts are DIY goods and nothing feels better than to wear something completely altered to the way you want it to look. They also look great with just about any top and that’s also something I think is a complete must have.
TAD: Who are some of your biggest style inspirations?
Pa: Kylie Jenner is one of my big ones. I feel like her and my taste in clothing is very similar and it’s nice to see someone so young pull those pieces off. Rihanna also is another. She’s very bold in the things she wears and you just see her confidence ooze out of her photos, I absolutely love it.
TAD: Finally, how do you take the perfect selfie (all of yours are!)?
Pa: Thank you!!! Taking selfies is my favorite pass-time and has been since I was about 11. Natural lighting is my number one best friend when it comes to selfie taking. Flash can be a nuisance and isn’t always flattering. Knowing angles of my face helps especially when working with natural light. Getting familiar with your face is important in general. In most of my selfies, there’s always a subtle smile, which shows off my cheekbones nicely or just a little pout made with my lips. I’ve practically made it my signature look and I think it’s always important to have apart from a killer smile and a cute funny face to pull!
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-Anahi
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