@lbbretto
What is your key to living a happy life?
BE SELFISH! There is nothing wrong with outgrowing people, places, or your old self. It could be big changes like moving away or cutting out toxic friends, or small things like turning down plans to stay home and recharge your batteries. It’s okay to say ‘no’ to preserve your peace, if you give your energy to everyone you end up with none for yourself.
What’s the best advice you’ve ever received and who was it from?
“It’s better to be yourself and on your own than pretending so that you (seem to) have ‘friends’” – first, my mum and then my partner.
What advice can you offer our readers to staying positive during this pandemic?
I want to start by saying that it’s okay to feel down and struggle with this, and you don’t owe it to yourself or anybody else to do things like home workouts or learning something new. To encourage a positive mindset, not just in lockdown, I recommend setting yourself a really basic routine. Get up with your first alarm, make your bed and go wash your face. You start your day feeling fresh with a sense of accomplishment having already completed a task, you’re also much less likely to get back into a made bed. Try to wake up and go to bed at roughly the same time each day, sit at the table and eat a nutritious meal, go outside at some point even if it’s only to stand in your garden for 5 minutes. Small and seemingly insignificant daily practices all make huge contributions to your overall mindset.
What are the right elements that make up the perfect bikini?
For me, it’s got to be a thong, I DO NOT do tan lines! I like a simple black triangle bikini. It’s classic, easy to style, looks great with any kind of accessories… You can throw on a baggy shirt and a cap, or hoops and a sarong with some wedges, super versatile!
Mojitos or margaritas?
Mojitos for the taste but margaritas just hit different, don’t they?
How would you describe your personal style?
Depends which persona I wake up with haha! Some days I’m all leather and others I love a cute little dress. I’ve got quite a fluid sense of style… We’ll go with ‘Barbie’s badly behaved sister’.
Describe your favorite outfit.
I love an oversized white shirt with gold accessories and slip-on heels! You will always see this combo on me: with jeans and a bodysuit, a bikini and denim shorts, leather trousers and a bralette… Issa mood, issa look, issa vibe!
What are some of your current fashion obsessions?
I am so drawn to really bright patterned dresses right now, definitely wishing on summer to hurry up! Also, I’m all about tiny designer accessories like a mini bag or necklace, I just feel like it elevates any outfit.
What is the most worn thing in your fashion collection?
My mini Gucci is basically a part of me now, it literally goes with everything!
What advice can you offer our readers to feeling confident in their own skin?
Find what works for you! Learning about what works for your body shape and skin tone will honestly change your life.
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