IT Girls to Follow: Ellen V Lora

The Ultimate Fashion & Beauty Trendsetters to follow now
Photographed by Azusa Takano
Location: The Westin Dawn Beach Resort & Spa, St Maarten

Ellen V. Lora
@ellenvlora

Describe your personality in three words.
Independent, Zealous, Chillllllll

What are some of your current favorite fashion trends?
Bold colors. Red is having its moment in my wardrobe. Red is my new black. Statement earrings are huge (no pun intended), large gold hoops from Laura Lombardi are my current favorite. Oversized and loose-fitting pieces. Small vintage frames.

What is your go-to nail color at the moment?
I don’t have a seasonal favorite for nail colors. I only ever wear four shades: red, white, nude and black. At the moment, I’m wearing white.

What are 3 things you always keep in your purse besides your phone, your wallet and your keys?
Whatever lipstick I’m wearing that day + Stila liquid liner, sunglasses and Aesop hand cream.

What is your best kept skin secret to keep your skin healthy and glowy?
Stay hydrated. Never sleep with your makeup on. Use oils. My favorite at the moment is the Sunday Riley UFO Face Oil. I have acne-prone skin & my skin loves this stuff. I’m already two bottles in.

What movie do you never get sick of?
Parent Trap – the 90s version.

What was your favorite part about St. Maarten?
Learning about the island and it’s history.

What was your favorite part about St. Barth’s?
The beauty of the island and its European influences oui oui. Also, the incredible Villa Marie Saint-Barth stay. Oh, I could pass my time there.

If you could give your 15 year old self advice, what would it be?
If something scares you, do it scared. If it doesn’t challenge you, if won’t change you. Stay curious and explore.