1. WHAT DO YOU DO FOR A LIVING?

Model.

2. HOW DID YOU GET INTO THAT? 

I was scouted by an agent at Nordstrom back home in Arizona while I was checking out at the register and the rest is history! She’s the one who sent me to NY and it’s been ten years since! My favorite part of modeling has been the people I have met along the way, some are now my nearest and dearest and will be in my life forever. 

3. WHERE ARE YOU BASED?

New York City.

4. WHERE ARE YOU FROM?

Born in Arizona and raised in Las Vegas.

5. WHAT’S THE FIRST PIECE OF JEWELRY YOU FELL IN LOVE WITH?

The Juicy Couture charm bracelet and my grandfather's necklace he wore everyday. 

6. WHAT DO YOU LOVE ABOUT JEWELRY?

So many things. You can find pieces from today and you can find pieces from thousands of years ago. It’s a piece of history, not just an everyday item.

7. DESCRIBE YOUR JEWELRY STYLE.

Gold and vintage.

8. WHERE DO YOU GET MOST OF YOUR JEWELRY?

Most of my jewelry is vintage. I have gotten a lot of pieces passed down from my grandparents and I have been able to find a lot of special vintage pieces on Instagram and even Etsy!

9. DO YOU HAVE A JEWELRY ICON OR ROLE MODEL?

Circa 1700 – I love all the things she has.

10. DO YOU HAVE A PIECE(S) OF JEWELRY YOU WEAR EVERY DAY AND IF SO, WHY?

Given my work, I can’t wear jewelry every day but my go-to when I’m going out for dinner or social events is to always wear a ring.

11. HOW DO YOU WANT TO FEEL WHEN YOU WEAR YOUR JEWELRY?

Classic and timeless.

12. LAST PIECE OF JEWELRY YOU BOUGHT AND LOVED?

A 1970s gold chunky ring from Alice Kwartler in NYC.

13. THE BEST JEWELRY GIFT YOU’VE RECEIVED?

A pair of earrings passed down from my grandmother.

14. THE THING YOU ARE COVETING NEXT?

Another Frenchie.

15. WHAT IS YOUR SPIRIT ANIMAL?

French Bulldogs.

16. FAVORITE FOOD?

Pasta, specifically anything with vodka sauce. There is nothing better.

17. LEAST FAVORITE FOOD?

Uni.

18. WINE OR CHEESE?

Both, for sure.

19. COFFEE OR TEA?

Coffee.

20. YOGA OR BOXING?

Boxing.

21. FAVORITE SEASON?

Spring.

22. FAVORITE CITY?

Rome.

23. SUPERPOWER OF CHOICE?

Time travel.

24. SECRET SKILL?

I make Ayurvedic teas.

25. WHEN DO YOU FEEL HAPPIEST?

When I’m at home with my boyfriend and my dog, Mr. Chow.

26. WHEN DO YOU FEEL STRONGEST?

When I travel alone for work and I find my way in a new place all on my own.

27. YOUR BIGGEST FEAR?

Cockroaches, especially an NYC roach!

28. HOW DO YOU PICK YOURSELF UP FROM A LOW DAY?

A cold shower.

29. WHAT PIECE(S) OF JEWELRY MAKES YOU FEEL HAPPIEST?

My grandmother’s earrings.

30. WHAT PIECE(S) OF JEWELRY MAKES YOU FEEL STRONGEST?

My grandfather's St. Christopher pendant and cross. I feel strongest and safest while wearing it. 

31. WHAT ADVICE WOULD YOU GIVE YOUR YOUNGER SELF?

To not worry, let life flow and go with it.

32. WHAT IS ONE THING PEOPLE WOULD BE SURPRISED TO LEARN ABOUT YOU?

That I’m studying Ayurveda for almost two years now. I am very into health and wellness. Being in the modeling world, I was always traveling and going nonstop so I became extremely mindful of the effects food could have on my wellbeing from mood to digestion to energy to skin. I started by taking a course at the Institute for Integrative Nutrition (IIN) which gives you an overview of all the different types of medicine in the world. That’s when I first learned about Ayurveda and became fascinated by it.

33. WHAT DOES ‘JOY’ MEAN TO YOU?

Ultimate bliss. Where at any point in the day, you look round and you realize how lucky you are and that feeling is pure bliss.